Jacobs Engr Group Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Jacobs (NYSE: J) has completed the spin-off of its Critical Mission Solutions and Cyber & Intelligence government services businesses, which have merged with Amentum Parent Holdings to form Amentum Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AMTM). This strategic move transforms Jacobs into a more focused, higher-value company specializing in critical infrastructure and sustainability solutions.

The simplified Jacobs will concentrate on high-growth sectors such as advanced manufacturing, cities & places, energy, environmental, life sciences, transportation, and water. The company retains its innovative data solutions and digital technologies business, important for delivering digitally enabled critical infrastructure solutions.

Post-transaction, Jacobs' shareholders hold approximately 51% of Amentum's stock, with Jacobs retaining a 7.5% stake. An additional 4.5% is held in escrow as contingent consideration, subject to the Separated Business meeting certain fiscal year 2024 operating profit targets.

Jacobs (NYSE:J) has announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.29 per share of common stock. The dividend will be paid on November 22, 2024, to shareholders of record at the close of business on October 25, 2024. This decision was made by Jacobs' Board of Directors, demonstrating the company's commitment to returning value to its shareholders.

Jacobs (NYSE:J) has been selected by the New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) as the program management consultant for the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) station improvements project. The project focuses on modernizing three of New York City's busiest stations: Babylon, Forest Hills, and Hollis.

Jacobs will provide program management services, overseeing construction and commercial management, design compliance, and risk identification. The project aims to bring these stations into Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance, improving accessibility and passenger safety.

Key improvements include installation and rehabilitation of ADA-compliant elevators, escalators, ramps, platform and canopy replacements, as well as architectural and wayfinding upgrades. The total contract value is estimated at $227.5 million, with final completion anticipated in 2026.

Jacobs Solutions has announced key dates for the spin-off of its Critical Mission Solutions and Cyber & Intelligence government services businesses. The record date is set for September 23, 2024, and the distribution date for September 27, 2024. This spin-off will merge these businesses with Amentum, creating a new publicly traded company on the NYSE under the ticker symbol AMTM.

Jacobs shareholders will receive one share of Amentum common stock for every Jacobs share held on the record date. Post-transaction, Jacobs shareholders will own 51% of Amentum, with Jacobs retaining 7.5%. An additional 4.5% will be held in escrow as contingent consideration. Jacobs intends to dispose of its stake in Amentum within 12 months of the distribution.

Jacobs (NYSE:J) has elected Michael Collins to its Board of Directors, effective September 23, 2024. Collins, currently a Partner at Bain & Company, brings extensive experience in global management consulting. His expertise includes developing growth strategies, evaluating acquisitions and divestitures, and implementing organizational change across various industries.

CEO Bob Pragada expressed enthusiasm about Collins' appointment, highlighting the value of his insights for Jacobs' expansion in high-margin consulting and advisory services. Collins holds a bachelor's degree in accounting from Loyola University, Chicago, and an MBA from Harvard Business School.

Jacobs, with $16 billion in annual revenue and a workforce of over 60,000, provides professional services in consulting, technical, scientific, and project delivery sectors for both government and private clients.

Jacobs (NYSE:J) has announced significant leadership changes. Bob Pragada, the current CEO, will also assume the role of Chair of the Board upon the separation of the company's Critical Mission Solutions and Cyber and Intelligence businesses. This marks Pragada as the fourth Chair in Jacobs' history. Steve Demetriou, the current Chair, will transition to Amentum as their new Executive Chair.

Additionally, Louis Pinkham has been elected as the new Lead Independent Director, replacing Chris Thompson who will move to the Amentum Board. These changes reflect Jacobs' commitment to continued growth and innovation in its core businesses, which generate approximately $16 billion in annual revenue with a workforce of over 60,000 employees.

Jacobs (NYSE:J) has been chosen by King Salman International Airport Development Company to provide concept masterplan validation, detailed masterplan design, runway design, and other services for the King Salman International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The project, part of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, will cover an area of 57 square kilometers and include six parallel runways, new terminals, and real estate development.

The airport aims to accommodate up to 100 million passengers annually by 2030. It will prioritize low-carbon design, renewable energy, and technological innovation to achieve LEED Platinum certification. Jacobs and Foster + Partners previously won a competition to design the concept masterplan for the airport.

Jacobs (NYSE:J) has been awarded an extension as program management consultant for the District Department of Transportation's (DDOT) DC Streetcar project. The two-year extension expands Jacobs' scope to include oversight of operations, maintenance, on-site engineering, safety planning, and communications. The 2.4-mile electric streetcar route serves a mixed-use corridor in Washington, D.C., connecting communities and providing an eco-friendly transit option.

The project has seen daily ridership reach up to 3,500 passengers, reviving D.C.'s streetcar history that dates back to the 1880s. Jacobs, ranked No.1 in Program Management by Engineering News-Record, brings its experience from global projects like Expo 2020 Dubai and the Thames Tideway Tunnel to support DDOT in enhancing mobility, connectivity, and economic opportunities along the streetcar corridor.

Amentum, a global engineering and technology solutions provider, is hosting its capital markets day at the New York Stock Exchange. The event will feature presentations from the executive leadership team discussing the company's strategy, financial outlook, and capabilities. Key highlights include:

1. The planned combination with Jacobs Solutions Inc.'s Critical Mission Solutions and Cyber & Intelligence businesses through a Reverse Morris Trust transaction.

2. Post-transaction leadership team: Steve Demetriou (Executive Chair), John Heller (CEO), Travis Johnson (CFO), and Steve Arnette (COO).

3. Projected revenue for fiscal year 2025 of approximately $14 billion.

4. Combined backlog of $47 billion as of September 29, 2023.

5. Focus on advanced engineering and technology solutions for complex missions in science, security, and sustainability.