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North American Construction Group Ltd. Announces Results for the First Quarter Ended March 31, 2025

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North American Construction Group (NOA) reported its Q1 2025 results with combined revenue of $391.5M, the second-highest quarter in company history, up 13% from Q1 2024. Reported revenue was $340.8M, compared to $297.0M in Q1 2024. Despite revenue growth, performance was impacted by severe weather conditions. Adjusted EBITDA increased slightly to $99.9M, up 3% from $97.4M in Q1 2024. The company faced challenges including excessive rainfall in Australia and extreme cold in Canada, affecting operational efficiency. Gross profit margin declined to 13.2% from 18.1% year-over-year. The company declared a quarterly dividend of C$0.12 per share. Net debt increased to $867.5M, and the company completed a $225M senior unsecured financing to increase liquidity for infrastructure and mining opportunities.
North American Construction Group (NOA) ha comunicato i risultati del primo trimestre 2025 con un fatturato complessivo di 391,5 milioni di dollari, il secondo trimestre più alto nella storia dell'azienda, in crescita del 13% rispetto al primo trimestre 2024. Il fatturato riportato è stato di 340,8 milioni di dollari, rispetto ai 297,0 milioni del primo trimestre 2024. Nonostante la crescita del fatturato, le prestazioni sono state influenzate da condizioni meteorologiche avverse. L'EBITDA rettificato è aumentato leggermente a 99,9 milioni di dollari, con un incremento del 3% rispetto ai 97,4 milioni del primo trimestre 2024. L'azienda ha affrontato sfide come piogge eccessive in Australia e freddo estremo in Canada, che hanno inciso sull'efficienza operativa. Il margine di profitto lordo è sceso al 13,2% dal 18,1% anno su anno. La società ha dichiarato un dividendo trimestrale di 0,12 dollari canadesi per azione. Il debito netto è salito a 867,5 milioni di dollari e l'azienda ha completato un finanziamento senior unsecured da 225 milioni di dollari per aumentare la liquidità destinata a opportunità nel settore infrastrutturale e minerario.
North American Construction Group (NOA) reportó sus resultados del primer trimestre de 2025 con un ingreso combinado de 391,5 millones de dólares, el segundo trimestre más alto en la historia de la empresa, un aumento del 13% respecto al primer trimestre de 2024. El ingreso reportado fue de 340,8 millones de dólares, comparado con 297,0 millones en el primer trimestre de 2024. A pesar del crecimiento en ingresos, el desempeño se vio afectado por condiciones climáticas severas. El EBITDA ajustado aumentó ligeramente a 99,9 millones de dólares, un 3% más que los 97,4 millones del primer trimestre de 2024. La compañía enfrentó desafíos como lluvias excesivas en Australia y frío extremo en Canadá, lo que afectó la eficiencia operativa. El margen bruto de ganancias disminuyó al 13,2% desde el 18,1% interanual. La empresa declaró un dividendo trimestral de 0,12 dólares canadienses por acción. La deuda neta aumentó a 867,5 millones de dólares y la compañía completó un financiamiento senior no garantizado de 225 millones para incrementar la liquidez para oportunidades en infraestructura y minería.
North American Construction Group (NOA)는 2025년 1분기 실적을 발표하며 총 매출 3억 9,150만 달러를 기록했으며, 이는 회사 역사상 두 번째로 높은 분기 실적으로 2024년 1분기 대비 13% 증가한 수치입니다. 보고된 매출은 3억 4,080만 달러로 2024년 1분기의 2억 9,700만 달러에 비해 상승했습니다. 매출 성장에도 불구하고, 심각한 기상 조건으로 인해 실적에 영향을 받았습니다. 조정 EBITDA는 9,990만 달러로 소폭 증가하여 2024년 1분기의 9,740만 달러 대비 3% 상승했습니다. 호주의 과도한 강우와 캐나다의 극한 추위 등 도전 과제가 운영 효율성에 영향을 미쳤습니다. 총 이익률은 전년 동기 대비 18.1%에서 13.2%로 하락했습니다. 회사는 주당 0.12 캐나다 달러의 분기 배당금을 선언했습니다. 순부채는 8억 6,750만 달러로 증가했으며, 인프라 및 광산 기회를 위한 유동성 확보를 위해 2억 2,500만 달러의 선순위 무담보 금융을 완료했습니다.
North American Construction Group (NOA) a publié ses résultats du premier trimestre 2025 avec un chiffre d'affaires combiné de 391,5 millions de dollars, le deuxième trimestre le plus élevé de l'histoire de l'entreprise, en hausse de 13 % par rapport au premier trimestre 2024. Le chiffre d'affaires déclaré s'élève à 340,8 millions de dollars, contre 297,0 millions au premier trimestre 2024. Malgré cette croissance, la performance a été impactée par des conditions météorologiques sévères. L'EBITDA ajusté a légèrement augmenté pour atteindre 99,9 millions de dollars, soit une hausse de 3 % par rapport à 97,4 millions au premier trimestre 2024. La société a fait face à des défis tels que des pluies excessives en Australie et un froid extrême au Canada, affectant l'efficacité opérationnelle. La marge brute a diminué à 13,2 % contre 18,1 % sur un an. L'entreprise a déclaré un dividende trimestriel de 0,12 CAD par action. La dette nette a augmenté à 867,5 millions de dollars, et la société a finalisé un financement senior non garanti de 225 millions pour accroître la liquidité en vue d'opportunités dans les infrastructures et les mines.
Die North American Construction Group (NOA) meldete ihre Ergebnisse für das erste Quartal 2025 mit einem kombinierten Umsatz von 391,5 Mio. USD, dem zweithöchsten Quartal in der Firmengeschichte, was einer Steigerung von 13 % gegenüber dem ersten Quartal 2024 entspricht. Der berichtete Umsatz betrug 340,8 Mio. USD im Vergleich zu 297,0 Mio. USD im ersten Quartal 2024. Trotz des Umsatzwachstums wurde die Leistung durch extreme Wetterbedingungen beeinträchtigt. Das bereinigte EBITDA stieg leicht auf 99,9 Mio. USD, ein Anstieg von 3 % gegenüber 97,4 Mio. USD im ersten Quartal 2024. Das Unternehmen sah sich Herausforderungen wie starkem Regen in Australien und extremer Kälte in Kanada gegenüber, die die operative Effizienz beeinträchtigten. Die Bruttogewinnmarge sank von 18,1 % auf 13,2 % im Jahresvergleich. Das Unternehmen erklärte eine Quartalsdividende von 0,12 CAD pro Aktie. Die Nettoverschuldung stieg auf 867,5 Mio. USD, und das Unternehmen schloss eine unbesicherte Senior-Finanzierung in Höhe von 225 Mio. USD ab, um die Liquidität für Infrastruktur- und Bergbauchancen zu erhöhen.
Positive
  • Combined revenue reached $391.5M, second-highest quarter in company history, up 13% YoY
  • Adjusted EBITDA increased to $99.9M, up 3% from Q1 2024
  • Operating cash flows improved to $51.4M from $19.0M in Q1 2024
  • Successfully completed $225M senior unsecured financing for growth opportunities
  • Fargo-Moorhead flood diversion project passed 65% completion mark
Negative
  • Gross profit margin declined to 13.2% from 18.1% YoY due to weather impacts
  • Net income decreased to $6.2M from $11.5M in Q1 2024
  • Net debt increased by $11.3M to $867.5M
  • Equipment utilization in Australia decreased to 68% from 80% YoY
  • Free cash flow remained negative at -$41.6M due to working capital consumption

Insights

NACG posted record revenue despite weather challenges, but margins declined due to rain in Australia and cold in Canada.

North American Construction Group delivered a mixed Q1 2025 performance with combined revenue reaching $391.5 million (up 13% year-over-year), making it the second-highest quarterly revenue in company history. This growth was driven by increased heavy equipment capacity in Australia and stronger equipment utilization in Canada (68% utilization rate). However, severe weather conditions significantly impacted profitability, with excessive rainfall in Australia and extreme cold in Canada pushing down gross profit margins from 18.1% to 13.2%.

The company's Adjusted EBITDA showed only marginal improvement at $99.9 million (up just 3% from Q1 2024), despite the 15% revenue increase, clearly demonstrating how weather disruptions undermined operational efficiency. This resulted in an Adjusted EBITDA margin compression from 28.2% to 25.5%. The weather impact was particularly severe at the Carmichael mine in Australia, which received nearly double the historical rainfall average, causing flooding and equipment idling.

From a cash flow perspective, operating cash flow improved significantly to $51.4 million compared to $19.0 million in Q1 2024, primarily due to lower working capital requirements. However, the company reported negative free cash flow of $41.6 million, largely attributable to front-loaded capital maintenance spending of $89.9 million and $24.5 million in working capital consumption. Net debt increased to $867.5 million, up $11.3 million from December 2024, with an average interest rate of 6.2% on outstanding debt.

The earnings picture was less encouraging, with Adjusted EPS declining 34.2% to $0.52 from $0.79 in the prior year, primarily due to higher depreciation and interest expenses. The company also completed $225 million of senior unsecured financing on May 1 to boost liquidity for upcoming projects and converted $73 million in debentures to 3 million common shares, slightly diluting EPS. Management remains optimistic about the remainder of the year, expecting more stable weather conditions and continued opportunities in heavy civil infrastructure and mining across both regions.

ACHESON, Alberta, May 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- North American Construction Group Ltd. (“NACG”) (TSX:NOA/NYSE:NOA) today announced results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025. Unless otherwise indicated, financial figures are expressed in Canadian dollars, and comparisons are to the prior period ended March 31, 2024.

First Quarter 2025 Highlights:

  • Combined revenue of $391.5 million, the second-highest quarter in company history, compared favorably to $345.7 million in the same period last year and was driven equally by higher heavy equipment fleet commissioned in Australia and higher equipment utilization in Canada.
  • Reported revenue of $340.8 million, compared to $297.0 million in the same period last year, was driven primarily by increased capacity in Australia and a 68% utilization in Canada. However, lower utilization in Australia, due to the high number of rain days in February and March, far exceeding historical average, tempered overall performance.
  • Our net share of revenue from equity consolidated joint ventures was $50.7 million in 2025 Q1, compared to $48.7 million in the same period last year. While the Fargo project saw a quarter-over-quarter increase, this was offset by lower volumes within the Nuna Group of Companies and the discontinuation of the Brake Supply joint venture.
  • Adjusted EBITDA of $99.9 million was a slight increase of $2.5 million, or 3%, compared to the 2024 Q1 result of $97.4 million. However, the operational challenges of excessive rainfall in Australia and an extended bitter cold snap in Canada fully offset the 15% increase in revenue.
  • Combined gross profit of $51.6 million and margin of 13.2% declined compared to the $62.4 million and 18.1% metrics posted in the same period last year. The overall margin decrease reflects the specific impacts of rain and cold weather in Australia and Canada.
  • Cash flows generated from operating activities reached $51.4 million, exceeding the $19.0 million reported in the same period last year, primarily due to a lower working capital draw in the current quarter. Sustaining capital additions of $89.9 million reflect the front-loaded nature of our capital maintenance program in Canada.
  • Free cash flow resulted in a use of cash of $41.6 million in the quarter, driven by the consumption of $24.5 million by our working capital accounts. The working capital draw on cash remains directionally consistent to 2024 Q1 and aligns with the typical seasonal impacts of our annual business cycle.
  • Net debt was $867.5 million at March 31, 2025, an increase of $11.3 million from December 31, 2024, as free cash flow usage and growth spending required debt financing. The cash-related interest rate during the quarter on our debt was 6.2% due to Bank of Canada posted rates and the impact on equipment financing rates.
  • Additional highlights during and after the quarter: i) the Fargo-Moorhead flood diversion project passed the 65% completion mark prior to March 31; ii) successfully commenced the early development work at a copper mine in New South Wales; iii) first operational wins achieved under the new Finning parts and component supply and services agreement; iv) converted $73 million of debentures to 3.0 million common shares; and v) on May 1, completed $225 million of senior unsecured financing to increase liquidity as we advance efforts on heavy civil infrastructure and mining opportunities in Australia and North America.

Joe Lambert, President and CEO stated, "It’s no surprise that severe weather impacts our business, and Q1 2025 proved especially challenging across both geographies. However, we remain optimistic about the more stable conditions expected for the remainder of the year. Our full-year expectations remain intact, and we are eager to execute the contracted scopes for our customers. We continue to see significant opportunities and tailwinds in the heavy civil infrastructure and mining industries in Australia and North America and are diligently advancing efforts to secure new scopes, leveraging our strong reputation in these regions."

Consolidated Financial Highlights

  Three months ended  
  March 31,  
(dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)  2025  2024 Change
Revenue $340,833  $297,026  $43,807 
Cost of sales(i)  242,228   195,670   46,558 
Depreciation(i)  60,714   47,862   12,852 
Gross profit(i) $37,891  $53,494  $(15,603)
Gross profit margin(i)(ii)  11.1%  18.0% (6.9)%
General and administrative expenses (excluding stock-based compensation)(ii)  11,090   10,835   255 
Stock-based compensation (benefit) expense  (3,408)  3,608   (7,016)
Operating income(i)  30,582   38,480   (7,898)
Interest expense, net  13,516   15,597   (2,081)
Net income(i)  6,163   11,511   (5,348)
Comprehensive income(i)  6,641   10,818   (4,177)
       
Adjusted EBITDA(i)(ii)  99,932   97,386   2,546 
Adjusted EBITDA margin(i)(ii)(iii)  25.5%  28.2% (2.7)%
       
Per share information      
Basic net income per share $0.22  $0.43  $(0.21)
Diluted net income per share $0.21  $0.39  $(0.18)
Adjusted EPS(ii) $0.52  $0.79  $(0.27)

(i)The prior year amounts are adjusted to reflect a change in policy. See "Accounting Estimates, Pronouncements and Measures".
(ii)See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures".
(iii)Adjusted EBITDA margin is calculated using adjusted EBITDA over total combined revenue.

  Three months ended
  March 31,
(dollars in thousands)  2025   2024 
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows    
Cash provided by operating activities(i) $51,418  $18,959 
Cash used in investing activities(i)  (93,781)  (66,095)
Effect of exchange rate on changes in cash  (1,075)  (99)
Add back of growth and non-cash items included in the above figures:    
Growth capital additions(ii)  28,066   19,607 
Capital additions financed by leases(ii)  (26,203)  (14,156)
Free cash flow(i) $(41,575) $(41,784)

(i)The prior year amounts are adjusted to reflect a change in policy. See "Accounting Estimates, Pronouncements and Measures".
(ii)See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures".

Declaration of Quarterly Dividend

On May 14th, 2025, the NACG Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend (the “Dividend”) of twelve Canadian cents ($0.12) per common share, payable to common shareholders of record at the close of business on June 4, 2025. The Dividend will be paid on July 11, 2025, and is an eligible dividend for Canadian income tax purposes.

Resignation of Vanessa Guthrie

Effective May 14, 2025, Dr. Vanessa Guthrie, AO, resigned from her position as a director of NACG for personal reasons. Martin Ferron, Chair of the Board, stated “We wish to extend our sincerest thanks to Dr. Guthrie for the insight and perspectives she brought to the company during what was an important transitional period for us as we expanded operations into Australia. We wish her all the best in the future.”

Results for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2025

Revenue of $340.8 million represented a $43.8 million (or 15%) increase from 2024 Q1 as Heavy Equipment - Australia and Heavy Equipment - Canada were up 18% and 13%, respectively.

Revenue within Heavy Equipment - Australia, which is primarily comprised of the MacKellar Group ("MacKellar"), increased $23.8 million quarter-over-quarter primarily due to a 25% increase in the large capacity heavy equipment fleet over the past twelve months. This fleet increase was offset by the 12% decrease in equipment utilization (68% versus 2024 Q1 of 80%) as the high number of rain days experienced in both February and March well exceeded historical averages and operational expectations. The Carmichael mine was significantly affected by rain, receiving over 340 mm of rainfall over the two months, nearly double the historical average and our forecast of 180 mm. Excessive rainfall caused the slowdown of mining activity and the parking of the large capacity heavy mining equipment due to flooding of the lower lying mining areas as well as certain mine, access and service roads requiring additional maintenance.

Equipment utilization in the oil sands region of 68% drove a 13% increase from 2024 Q1 in the Heavy Equipment - Canada segment. Demand for large capacity heavy equipment was strong for the full quarter, with top-line performance constrained only by extended periods of cold weather and mechanical availability. The Millennium mine currently has approximately 40% of our fleet operating on site and is the primary driver of both equipment utilization and top-line revenue.

Combined revenue in the quarter of $391.5 million, the second-highest quarter in company history, represented a $45.8 million (or 13%) increase from 2024 Q1. Our share of revenue generated in the quarter by joint ventures and affiliates was $50.7 million, compared to $48.7 million in 2024 Q1 (an increase of 4%) with quarter-over-quarter increases in the Fargo project offset by lower volumes within the Nuna Group of Companies ("Nuna") as well as the termination of the Brake Supply Joint Venture which occurred in the latter half of 2024. The Fargo project progressed past the 65% completion mark during the quarter with the modest top-line revenue reflecting the expected impact of winter conditions on civil earth-moving scopes.

Adjusted EBITDA of $99.9 million was a slight increase of $2.5 million, or 3%, from the 2024 Q1 result of $97.4 million as the operational challenges of excessive rainfall in Australia and a bitter extended cold snap in Canada fully offset the 15% increase in revenue. The adjusted EBITDA margin of 25.5% was lower compared to the previous quarter, primarily due to the challenging weather conditions in both segments, which affected operational efficiency. 2024 Q1, which experienced typical seasonal conditions, posted a 28.2% adjusted EBITDA margin with the approximate 3.0% variance being a fair reflection of the weather's impact to 2025 Q1.

Excessive rainfall in Australia in February and March impacted operating margins with the Carmichael mine being the most affected in terms of the sheer quantity of rainfall experienced in those two months. Steady margin performance depends on the continuous operation of the primary fleet of large capacity heavy mining equipment. When this equipment is parked due to weather or other interruptions, not only is top-line revenue constrained, but it also becomes an opportune time to perform certain maintenance activities. While these activities support longer-term equipment reliability and utilization, they can increase costs, impacting margins in the current quarter. Additionally, rain days contribute to further cost pressures, as they introduce expenses not typically incurred during normal operations, such as site cleanup, dewatering, and related weather recovery efforts.

Based on historical precedent, gross margins at that site were over 10% lower than operational expectation and drove the decrease in gross profit margin in this segment from 24.7% in 2024 Q1 to 16.1% in 2025 Q1.

The extreme cold snap in the oil sands region in February impacted operating margins with all five operating sites being equally affected. This segment gross profit margin of 5.5% was impacted significantly by this cold weather with the correlated high idle time and required additional cost incurred to operate at frigid temperatures for an extended period of time. Using 2024 Q1 and 2023 Q1 as reasonable benchmarks, it is estimated that the cold weather impacted gross profit margin by approximately 5.0% to 7.0%. In addition to the weather, extraordinary early component failures related to the now discontinued component supply agreement with a third-party vendor impacted margins by $4.3 million in the quarter.

Depreciation of our equipment fleet was 17.8% of revenue in the quarter, compared to 16.1% in 2024 Q1. The Heavy Equipment - Canada fleet averaged approximately 24.0% of revenue due to required high idle time in February. This is offset by depreciation on the Heavy Equipment - Australia fleet, which averaged approximately 12.4% of revenue, largely driven by MacKellar depreciation of 13.0% of revenue in the quarter. On a combined basis, depreciation averaged 17.1% of combined revenue in the quarter, compared to 15.0% in 2024 Q1, due to high depreciation experienced in Canada during the quarter.

General and administrative expenses (excluding stock-based compensation) were $11.1 million, or 3.3% of revenue, compared to $10.8 million, or 3.6% of revenue, in 2024 Q1. Cash related interest expense incurred on our debt for the quarter was $12.9 million at an average cost of debt of 6.2%, compared to 8.1% in 2024 Q1, as rate decreases posted by the Bank of Canada directly impact our Credit Facility and have a delayed impact on the rates for secured equipment-backed financing.

Adjusted earnings per share ("EPS") of $0.52 and adjusted net earnings of $14.5 million were down 34.2% and 31.0% from the prior year figures of $0.79 and $21.0 million, respectively. The $6.5 million decrease in adjusted net earnings is due to the slightly higher EBITDA being more than offset by the higher depreciation expenses, as discussed above, as well as higher interest expenses associated with the fleet acquired and debt assumed upon acquisition of MacKellar.

Adjusted earnings per share ("EPS") of $0.52 was down $0.27 per share from the prior year figure of $0.79 per share primarily from the factors mentioned above. Weighted-average common shares outstanding for the first quarters of 2025 and 2024 were 27,859,886 and 26,733,473, respectively.

Between January 29 and February 28, 2025, approximately 3.0 million common shares were issued to convertible debenture holders for a value of $72.7 million and which contributed approximately $0.02 in the aforementioned quarter-over-quarter adjusted earnings per share variance of $0.27 per share.

Free cash flow was a use of cash of $41.6 million in the quarter primarily due to the consumption of $24.5 million by our working capital accounts. The working capital draw on cash is directionally consistent to 2024 Q1 and is comparable with past seasonal impacts of our annual business cycle. Adjusted EBITDA generated $99.9 million and when factoring in sustaining capital additions ($89.9 million) and cash interest paid ($16.2 million), $6.2 million of cash was used by the overall business in the quarter.

Business Updates

2025 Strategic Focus Areas

  • Safety - maintain our uncompromising commitment to health and safety while elevating the standard of excellence in the field, particularly with regards to front-line leadership training;
  • Operational excellence - put into action practical and experienced-based protocols to ensure predictable high-quality project execution in Australia;
  • Execution - enhance equipment availability in Canada through improved fleet maintenance, equipment telematics and reliability programs, technical improvements and management systems;
  • Integration - utilize recently implemented ERP at MacKellar Group to optimize business processes to lower overall costs and improve working capital management;
  • Organic growth - based on strong site operating performance, leverage customer satisfaction to earn contract extensions and expansions
  • Diversification - pursue diversification of customers and resources through strategic partnerships, industry expertise and investment in Indigenous joint ventures; and
  • Sustainability - further develop and deliver into our environmental, social, and governance goals.

Liquidity

Our current liquidity positions us well moving forward to fund organic growth and the required correlated working capital investments. Including equipment financing availability and factoring in the amended Credit Facility agreement, total available capital liquidity of $198.5 million includes total liquidity of $147.2 million and $32.9 million of unused finance lease borrowing availability as at March 31, 2025. Liquidity is primarily provided by the terms of our $524.7 million credit facility which allows for funds availability based on a trailing twelve-month EBITDA as defined in the agreement, and is now scheduled to expire in May 2028.

  March 31,
2025
 December 31,
2024
Cash $78,241  $77,875 
Credit Facility borrowing limit  524,675   522,550 
Credit Facility drawn  (421,702)  (395,844)
Letters of credit outstanding  (33,998)  (33,992)
Cash liquidity(i) $147,216  $170,589 
Finance lease borrowing limit  400,000   400,000 
Other debt borrowing limit  20,000   20,000 
Equipment financing drawn  (310,362)  (253,639)
Guarantees provided to joint ventures  (58,314)  (61,675)
Total capital liquidity(i) $198,540  $275,275 

(i)See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures".

Subsequent to the three months ended March 31, 2025, on April 25, 2025, we announced that we entered into an underwriting agreement to sell, pursuant to a private placement offering, $225 million aggregate principal amount of 7.75% Senior Unsecured Notes due May 1, 2030 (the “Notes”). The agreement closed on May 1, 2025. The Notes were issued at a price of $1,000 per $1,000 of Notes. The Notes will accrue interest at the rate of 7.75% per annum, payable in cash in equal payments semi-annually in arrears each November 1 and May 1, commencing on November 1, 2025. We intend to use the net proceeds of the Offering to repay indebtedness under our existing Credit Agreement, and for general corporate purposes.

NACG’s outlook for 2025

The following table provides projected key measures for 2025. These measures are predicated on contracts currently in place, including expected renewals, and the heavy equipment fleet that we own and operate.

Key measures 2025
Combined revenue(i) $1.4 - $1.6B
Adjusted EBITDA(i) $415 - $445M
Sustaining capital(i) $180 - $200M
Adjusted EPS(i) $3.70 - $4.00
Free cash flow(i) $130 - $150M
   
Capital allocation  
Growth spending(i) $65 - $75M
Net debt leverage(i) Targeting 1.7x

(i)See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures”.

Conference Call and Webcast

Management will hold a conference call and webcast to discuss our financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, tomorrow, Thursday, May 15, 2025, at 7:00 am Mountain Time (9:00 am Eastern Time).

The call can be accessed by dialing:
      Toll free: 1-800-717-1738
      Conference ID: 42703

A replay will be available through June 12, 2025, by dialing:
      Toll Free: 1-888-660-6264
      Conference ID: 42703
      Playback Passcode: 42703

The Q1 2025 earnings presentation for the webcast will be available for download on the company’s website at www.nacg.ca/presentations/

The live presentation and webcast can be accessed at:

https://onlinexperiences.com/scripts/Server.nxp?LASCmd=AI:4;F:QS!10100&ShowUUID=5E415713-29A1-4D60-A023-BF0345BED32F

A replay will be available until June 12, 2025, using the link provided.

Basis of Presentation

We have prepared our consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("US GAAP"). Unless otherwise specified, all dollar amounts discussed are in Canadian dollars. Please see the Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”) for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, for further detail on the matters discussed in this release. In addition to the MD&A, please reference the dedicated Q1 2025 Results Presentation for more information on our results and projections which can be found on our website under Investors - Presentations.

Change in significant accounting policy - Classification of multi-use tires

Effective in the first quarter of 2025, we have changed our accounting policy for the classification of multi-life tires. These tires are now recognized as property, plant, and equipment on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and are amortized through depreciation on the Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income. Previously, multi-life tires were classified as inventories and expensed through cost of sales when placed into service. This change in accounting policy provides a more accurate reflection of the role of multi-life tires as components of the heavy equipment in which they are utilized, aligning the accounting treatment with the economic substance of their use.

We have applied this change retrospectively in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 250, Accounting Changes and Error Corrections, by restating the comparative period. For further details regarding the retrospective adjustments, refer to Note 16 in the consolidated financial statements for the period ended March 31, 2025.

Forward-Looking Information

The information provided in this release contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include statements preceded by, followed by or that include the words “anticipate”, “believe”, “expect”, “should” or similar expressions.

The material factors or assumptions used to develop the above forward-looking statements include, and the risks and uncertainties to which such forward-looking statements are subject, are highlighted in the MD&A for the three months ended March 31, 2025. Actual results could differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements because of any number of factors and uncertainties, many of which are beyond NACG’s control. Undue reliance should not be placed upon forward-looking statements and NACG undertakes no obligation, other than those required by applicable law, to update or revise those statements. For more complete information about NACG, please read our disclosure documents filed with the SEC and the CSA. These free documents can be obtained by visiting EDGAR on the SEC website at www.sec.gov or on the CSA website at www.sedarplus.com.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This press release presents certain non-GAAP financial measures because management believes that they may be useful to investors in analyzing our business performance, leverage and liquidity. The non-GAAP financial measures we present include "adjusted EBIT", "adjusted EBITDA", "adjusted EBITDA margin", "adjusted EPS", "adjusted net earnings", "capital additions", "capital work in progress", "cash liquidity", "cash provided by operating activities prior to change in working capital", "cash related interest expense", "combined gross profit", "combined gross profit margin", "equity investment depreciation and amortization", "equity investment EBIT", "free cash flow", "general and administrative expenses (excluding stock-based compensation)", "gross profit margin", "growth capital", "margin", "net debt", "net debt leverage", "sustaining capital", "total capital liquidity", "total combined revenue", and "total debt". A non-GAAP financial measure is defined by relevant regulatory authorities as a numerical measure of an issuer's historical or future financial performance, financial position or cash flow that is not specified, defined or determined under the issuer’s GAAP and that is not presented in an issuer’s financial statements. These non-GAAP measures do not have any standardized meaning and therefore are unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies. They should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. Each non-GAAP financial measure used in this press release is defined and reconciled to its most directly comparable GAAP measure in the "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" section of our Management’s Discussion and Analysis filed concurrently with this press release.

Reconciliation of total reported revenue to total combined revenue

  Three months ended
  March 31,
(dollars in thousands)  2025   2024 
Revenue from wholly-owned entities per financial statements $340,833  $297,026 
Share of revenue from investments in affiliates and joint ventures  136,237   125,838 
Elimination of joint venture subcontract revenue  (85,566)  (77,151)
Total combined revenue(i) $391,504  $345,713 

(i)See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures".

Reconciliation of reported gross profit to combined gross profit

  Three months ended
  March 31,
(dollars in thousands)  2025   2024 
Gross profit from wholly-owned entities per financial statements $37,891  $53,494 
Share of gross profit from investments in affiliates and joint ventures  13,677   8,935 
Combined gross profit(i)(ii) $51,568  $62,429 

(i)See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures".
(ii)The prior year amounts are adjusted to reflect a change in policy. See "Accounting Estimates, Pronouncements and Measures".

Reconciliation of net income to adjusted net earnings, adjusted EBIT and adjusted EBITDA

  Three months ended
  March 31,
(dollars in thousands)  2025   2024 
Net income(i) $6,163  $11,511 
Adjustments:    
Stock-based compensation (benefit) expense  (3,408)  3,608 
(Gain) loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment  (974)  261 
Change in fair value of contingent obligations from adjustments to estimates  (1,317)  1,438 
Loss on derivative financial instruments  6,912    
Equity investment loss on derivative financial instruments  1,019   1,954 
Equity investment restructuring costs     4,517 
Depreciation expense relating to early component failures  4,274    
Post-acquisition asset relocation and integration costs  1,640    
Tax effect of the above items  208   (2,260)
Adjusted net earnings(i)(ii)  14,517   21,029 
Adjustments:    
Tax effect of the above items  (208)  2,260 
Interest expense, net  13,516   15,597 
Equity investment EBIT(ii)  3,310   (3,768)
Equity (earnings) loss in affiliates and joint ventures  (3,283)  1,512 
Change in fair value of contingent obligations  4,347   3,955 
Income tax expense  4,244   4,467 
Adjusted EBIT(i)(ii)  36,443   45,052 
Adjustments:    
Depreciation(i)  60,714   47,862 
Amortization of intangible assets  601   310 
Depreciation expense relating to early component failures  (4,274)   
Equity investment depreciation and amortization(ii)  6,448   4,162 
Adjusted EBITDA(i)(ii) $99,932  $97,386 
Adjusted EBITDA margin(i)(ii)(iii)  25.5%  28.2%

(i)The prior year amounts are adjusted to reflect a change in policy. See "Accounting Estimates, Pronouncements and Measures".
(ii)See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures".
(iii)Adjusted EBITDA margin is calculated using adjusted EBITDA over total combined revenue.

Reconciliation of equity earnings in affiliates and joint ventures to equity investment EBIT

  Three months ended
  March 31,
(dollars in thousands)  2025   2024 
Equity (loss) earnings in affiliates and joint ventures $3,283  $(1,512)
Adjustments:    
Loss (gain) on disposal of property, plant and equipment  2   (175)
Interest income  (29)  (573)
Income tax expense (benefit)  54   (1,508)
Equity investment EBIT(i) $3,310  $(3,768)

(i)See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures".

About the Company

North American Construction Group Ltd. is a premier provider of heavy civil construction and mining services in Australia, Canada, and the U.S. For 70 years, NACG has provided services to the mining, resource and infrastructure construction markets.

For further information contact:

Jason Veenstra, CPA, CA
Chief Financial Officer
North American Construction Group Ltd.
(780) 960-7171
IR@nacg.ca
www.nacg.ca


Interim Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Expressed in thousands of Canadian Dollars)
(Unaudited)

  March 31,
2025
 December 31,
2024(i)
Assets    
Current assets    
Cash $78,241  $77,875 
Accounts receivable  186,850   166,070 
Contract assets  19,676   4,135 
Inventories  74,242   69,027 
Prepaid expenses and deposits  6,523   7,676 
Assets held for sale  782   683 
   366,314   325,466 
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $503,486 (December 31, 2024 – $500,303)  1,314,635   1,251,874 
Operating lease right-of-use assets  11,539   12,722 
Investments in affiliates and joint ventures  86,341   84,692 
Intangible assets  10,072   9,901 
Other assets  5,581   9,845 
Total assets $1,794,482  $1,694,500 
Liabilities and shareholders’ equity    
Current liabilities    
Accounts payable $138,700  $110,750 
Accrued liabilities  59,454   78,010 
Contract liabilities  6,734   1,944 
Current portion of long-term debt  150,301   84,194 
Current portion of contingent obligations  40,139   39,290 
Current portion of operating lease liabilities  1,475   1,771 
   396,803   315,959 
Long-term debt  663,622   719,399 
Contingent obligations  91,107   88,576 
Operating lease liabilities  10,612   11,441 
Other long-term obligations  42,792   44,711 
Deferred tax liabilities  127,615   125,378 
   1,332,551   1,305,464 
Shareholders' equity    
Common shares (authorized – unlimited number of voting common shares; issued and outstanding – March 31, 2025 - 30,601,681 (December 31, 2024 – 27,704,450))  298,858   228,961 
Treasury shares (March 31, 2025 - 1,004,074 (December 31, 2024 - 1,000,328))  (16,036)  (15,913)
Additional paid-in capital  20,856   20,819 
Retained earnings  158,877   156,271 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss  (624)  (1,102)
Shareholders' equity  461,931   389,036 
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity $1,794,482  $1,694,500 

(i)The prior year amounts are adjusted to reflect a change in policy. See "Accounting Estimates, Pronouncements and Measures".


Interim Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income

(Expressed in thousands of Canadian Dollars, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited) 

  Three months ended
  March 31,
   2025  2024(i) 
Revenue $340,833  $297,026 
Cost of sales  242,228   195,670 
Depreciation  60,714   47,862 
Gross profit  37,891   53,494 
General and administrative expenses  7,682   14,443 
Amortization of intangible assets  601   310 
(Gain) loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment  (974)  261 
Operating income  30,582   38,480 
Interest expense, net  13,516   15,597 
Equity (earnings) loss in affiliates and joint ventures  (3,283)  1,512 
Loss on derivative financial instruments  6,912    
Change in fair value of contingent obligations  3,030   5,393 
Income before income taxes  10,407   15,978 
Current income tax expense  1,777   4,296 
Deferred income tax expense  2,467   171 
Net income $6,163  $11,511 
Other comprehensive income    
Unrealized foreign currency translation (gain) loss  (478)  693 
Comprehensive income $6,641  $10,818 
Per share information    
Basic net income per share $0.22  $0.43 
Diluted net income per share $0.21  $0.39 

(i)The prior year amounts are adjusted to reflect a change in policy. See "Accounting Estimates, Pronouncements and Measures".


FAQ

What were NOA's Q1 2025 revenue and EBITDA results?

NOA reported combined revenue of $391.5M (up 13% YoY) and Adjusted EBITDA of $99.9M (up 3% YoY) in Q1 2025.

How did weather conditions affect NOA's operations in Q1 2025?

Severe weather significantly impacted operations with excessive rainfall in Australia (340mm vs 180mm historical average) and extreme cold in Canada, leading to reduced equipment utilization and lower margins.

What is NOA's current dividend payment?

NOA declared a quarterly dividend of C$0.12 per common share, payable on July 11, 2025, to shareholders of record as of June 4, 2025.

How much debt does NOA currently have and what recent financing was completed?

NOA's net debt stands at $867.5M as of March 31, 2025. The company completed a $225M senior unsecured financing on May 1 to increase liquidity for infrastructure and mining opportunities.

What was NOA's equipment utilization rate in Q1 2025?

Equipment utilization was 68% in both Canada and Australia, with Australia seeing a decrease from 80% in Q1 2024 due to weather impacts.
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