Financial Performance - Consolidated revenues for the first quarter of 2025 increased to 6.23billion,a23.95.03 billion in the first quarter of 2024[139] - Operating income rose to 239.1million,reflectinga53.9155.4 million in the prior year[139] - Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2025 was 503,886,upfrom387,254 in the same period of 2024, reflecting a significant operational improvement[156] - Comprehensive income attributable to common stock increased by 56.9million,drivenbya22.9 million increase in net income and a 30.3millionincreaserelatedtoforeigncurrencytranslationadjustments[146]CashFlowandInvestments−Netcashprovidedbyoperatingactivitieswas243.2 million, a 2% increase compared to the same period in 2024[128] - The company reported net cash used in investing activities of 520.6millionforthethreemonthsendedMarch31,2025,whichincluded394.3 million related to acquisitions[173] - The company utilized 394.3millionincashforstrategicacquisitions,alongside118.6 million for stock repurchases and 15.5millionindividends[128]−NetcashprovidedbyfinancingactivitiesforthethreemonthsendedMarch31,2025was52.4 million, primarily due to borrowings under the commercial paper program[178] Segment Performance - The Electric segment saw a revenue increase of 1.03billion,whiletheUndergroundandInfrastructuresegmentexperienceda168.2 million revenue increase[139] - The Electric segment reported revenues of 4,944,391,a26.43,911,124 in the prior year, primarily due to approximately 790millioninrevenuesfromacquiredbusinesses[149][150]−TheUndergroundandInfrastructuresegmentreportedrevenuesof1,288,943, a 15.0% increase from 1,120,695intheprioryear,attributedtoincreaseddemandforindustrialsolutions[149][152]BacklogandFutureOutlook−Remainingperformanceobligationsandbacklogwere17.65 billion and 35.25billionasofMarch31,2025,representingincreasesof5.319,420,259, an increase from 19,771,937asofDecember31,2024,indicatingstrongfuturerevenuepotential[161]ExpensesandAmortization−Selling,generalandadministrativeexpensesincreasedby91.6 million, primarily due to recent acquisitions and increased compensation expenses[141] - Amortization of intangible assets rose by 41.4% to 109.6million,drivenbyrecentacquisitions,particularlyCupertinoElectricInc.[142]−Corporateandnon−allocatedcostsincreasedby32.1 million due to higher intangible asset amortization expenses associated with recent acquisitions[154] Tax and Financial Ratios - The effective income tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2025 was 21.1%, up from 14.3% in 2024, primarily due to a lower tax benefit from equity incentive awards[145] - Days sales outstanding (DSO) improved to 63 days as of March 31, 2025, down from 71 days as of March 31, 2024[174] Acquisitions - During the three months ended March 31, 2025, the company completed the acquisition of two businesses for a total cash consideration of 394.3million[165]−FortheyearendedDecember31,2024,thecompanycompletedtheacquisitionofeightbusinessesforatotalcashconsiderationof1.75 billion[166] Capital Expenditures - The company expects substantial capital expenditures and commitments for equipment purchases to meet anticipated demand for its services[177] - The company plans to continue utilizing cash for financing activities, including debt repayments and stock repurchases[180] - The company maintains a conservative investment policy regarding cash and cash equivalents, with a diverse portfolio of high-quality investments[170]