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Bowman Announces Record Full Year 2022 Revenue and Adjusted EBITDA

BWMN

Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. (Nasdaq: BWMN) (“Bowman” or the “Company”), a national engineering services firm supporting owners and developers of the built environment, today released record financial results for the year ended December 31, 2022.

“During 2022, our first full year as a public company, we exceeded expectations and delivered on our commitment to strategic growth,” said Gary Bowman, Chairman and CEO of Bowman. “We generated record revenue, doubled our adjusted EBITDA, added close to 700 professionals, and made meaningful progress on margin expansion. During the year we closed on eight acquisitions representing over $60 million of annualized revenue as of closing. Demand for infrastructure related design and engineering continues to be strong across our markets, providing us continued optimism about our ability to grow and deliver on our strategic plans for 2023.”

Financial highlights for the three months ended December 31, 2022, compared to December 31, 2021:

  • Gross revenue of $75.6 million, compared to $41.9 million, an 80% increase
  • Year-over-year organic gross revenue growth1 of 30%
  • Net service billing2 of $66.2 million, compared to $37.8 million, a 75% increase
  • Year-over-year organic net service billing growth of 24%
  • Net income of $0.5 million, compared to a net loss of ($0.6) million
  • Adjusted EBITDA2 of $9.4 million, compared to $3.5 million, a 169% increase
  • Adjusted EBITDA margin, net 2 of 14.2%, compared to 9.4%, a 480 bps increase
  • Gross backlog2 of $243 million, compared to $167 million, a 46% increase

Financial highlights for the twelve months ended December 31, 2022, compared to December 31, 2021:

  • Gross revenue of $261.7 million, compared to $150.0 million, a 74% increase
  • Year-over-year organic gross revenue growth of 31%
  • Net service revenue1 of $235.2 million, compared to $134.9 million, 74% increase
  • Year-over-year organic net service billing growth of 26%
  • Net income of $5.0 million, compared to a net income of $0.3 million
  • Adjusted EBITDA1 of $34.0 million, compared to $16.5 million, a 106% increase
  • Adjusted EBITDA margin, net 1 of 14.5%, compared to 12.2%, a 230 bps increase

Business highlights during the fourth quarter 2022:

  • Closed on the acquisition of Spatial Acuity – November 2022
  • Closed on the acquisition of SEI Engineering – November 2022
  • Closed on the acquisition of H2H Geoscience Engineering – December 2022

Increasing FY 2023 Guidance

The Company is increasing its full year 2023 outlook for Net Service Billing to be in the range of $280 to $295 million and Adjusted EBITDA in the range of $43 to $49 million. The current outlook for 2023 is based on completed acquisitions as of the date of this release and does not include contributions from any future acquisitions. Management will discuss the Company’s acquisition pipeline during its upcoming earnings call.

FY 2022 Earnings Webcast

Bowman will host an earnings webcast to discuss the results of the quarter as follows:

Date:

March 10, 2023

Time:

9:00 a.m. Eastern Time

Hosts:

Gary Bowman, Chairman and CEO and Bruce Labovitz, Chief Financial Officer

Where:

http://investors.bowman.com

1

Revenue from acquired companies is reclassified as organic revenue in the first full quarter following the 12-month anniversary of closing.

2

Non-GAAP financial metrics the Company believes offer valuable perspective on results of operations. See Non-GAAP tables below for reconciliations.

About Bowman Consulting Group Ltd.

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Bowman is an established professional services firm delivering innovative engineering solutions to customers who own, develop, and maintain the built environment. With over 1,700 employees more than 65 locations throughout the United States, Bowman provides a variety of planning, engineering, construction management, commissioning, environmental consulting, geomatics, survey, land procurement and other technical services to customers operating in a diverse set of regulated end markets. For more information, visit bowman.com or investors.bowman.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements contained in this press release other than statements of historical fact, including statements regarding our future results of operations and financial position, business strategy and plans and objectives for future operations, are forward-looking statements and represent our views as of the date of this press release. The words “anticipate”, “believe”, “continue”, “estimate”, “expect”, “intend”, “may”, “will”, “goal” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. We have based these forward-looking statements on our current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that we believe may affect our financial condition, results of operations, business strategy, short-term and long-term business operations and objectives and financial needs, These forward-looking statements are subject to several assumptions and risks and uncertainties, many of which involve factors or circumstances that are beyond our control that could affect our financial results. The Company cautions that these statements are qualified by important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected by the forward-looking statements contained in this news release. Such factors include: (a) changes in demand from the local and state government and private clients that we serve; (b) general economic conditions, nationally and globally, and their effect on the market for our services; (c) competitive pressures and trends in our industry and our ability to successfully compete with our competitors; (d) changes in laws, regulations, or policies; and (e) the “Risk Factors” set forth in the Company’s most recent SEC filings. Considering these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the future events and trends discussed in this press release may not occur and actual results could differ materially and adversely from those anticipates or implied in any forward-looking statements. Except as required by law, we are under no obligation to update these forward-looking statements after the date of this press release, or to update the reasons if actual results differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Other Key Metrics

We supplement our consolidated financial statements, which are prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP, with certain non-GAAP financial measures, as described below, to help represent, explain, and understand our operating performance. These non-GAAP financial measures may be different than similarly referenced measures used by other companies. The non-GAAP measures are intended to enhance investors’ overall understanding and evaluation of our financial performance and should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP. We present these non-GAAP financial measures to assist investors in seeing our financial performance in a manner more aligned with management’s view and believe these measures provide additional tools by which investors can evaluate our core financial performance over multiple periods relative to other companies in our industry. Reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures are included in the financial tables accompanying this press release.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Amounts in thousands except per share data)
December 31,
2022
December 31,
2021
ASSETS
Current Assets
Cash and equivalents

$

13,282

$

20,619

Accounts receivable, net

64,443

38,491

Contract assets

16,321

9,189

Notes receivable - officers, employees, affiliates, current portion

1,016

1,260

Prepaid and other current assets

7,068

4,850

Total current assets

102,130

74,409

Non-Current Assets
Property and equipment, net

25,104

20,202

Operating lease, right-of-use assets

30,264

-

Goodwill

53,210

28,471

Notes receivable

903

903

Notes receivable - officers, employees, affiliates, less current portion

1,417

1,218

Other intangible assets, net

27,950

12,286

Deferred tax asset, net

13,759

-

Other assets

1,020

681

Total Assets

$

255,757

$

138,170

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current Liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

$

40,293

$

17,921

Contract liabilities

6,370

4,623

Notes payable, current portion

10,168

4,450

Deferred rent, current portion

-

724

Operating lease obligation, less current portion

6,949

-

Finance lease obligation, current portion

5,297

5,136

Total current liabilities

69,077

32,854

Non-Current Liabilities
Other non-current obligations

356

-

Notes payable, less current portion

16,276

8,407

Deferred rent, less current portion

-

4,179

Operating lease obligation, less current portion

28,087

-

Finance lease obligation, less current portion

14,254

10,020

Pension and post-retirement obligation, less current portion

4,848

-

Deferred tax liability, net

-

4,290

Common shares subject to repurchase

-

7

Total liabilities

$

132,898

$

59,757

Shareholders' Equity
Preferred Stock, $0.01 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding

$

-

$

-

Common stock, $0.01 par value; 30,000,000 shares authorized; 15,949,805 shares issued and 13,556,550 outstanding, and 13,690,868 shares issued and 11,489,579 outstanding, respectively

159

137

Additional paid-in-capital

162,922

120,842

Accumulated other comprehensive income

578

-

Treasury stock, at cost; 2,393,255 and 2,201,289, respectively

(20,831

)

(17,488

)

Stock subscription notes receivable

(173

)

(277

)

Accumulated deficit

(19,796

)

(24,801

)

Total shareholders' equity

$

122,859

$

78,413

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

$

255,757

$

138,170

BOWMAN CONSULTING GROUP LTD.
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT
(Amounts in thousands except per share data)
For the Three Months
Ended December 31,
For the Year
Ended December 31,

2022

2021

2022

2021

Gross Contract Revenue

$

75,609

$

41,929

$

261,714

$

149,970

Contract costs: (exclusive of depreciation and amortization below)
Direct payroll costs

26,753

16,527

100,076

59,416

Sub-consultants and expenses

9,424

4,149

26,510

15,116

Total contract costs

36,177

20,676

126,586

74,532

Operating Expenses:
Selling, general and administrative

34,993

20,717

117,839

69,029

Depreciation and amortization

3,901

1,865

12,251

6,371

(Gain) on sale

(39

)

(23

)

(82

)

(122

)

Total operating expenses

38,855

22,559

130,008

75,278

Income from operations

577

(1,306

)

5,120

160

Other expense

1,297

734

3,384

1,440

Income (loss) before tax expense

(720

)

(2,040

)

1,736

(1,280

)

Income tax (benefit) expense

(1,190

)

(1,441

)

(3,269

)

(1,579

)

Net income

$

470

$

(599

)

$

5,005

$

299

Earnings allocated to non-vested shares

67

-

783

56

Net income attributable to common shareholders

$

403

$

(599

)

$

4,222

$

243

Earnings per share
Basic

$

0.03

$

(0.07

)

$

0.39

$

0.03

Diluted

$

0.03

$

(0.07

)

$

0.37

$

0.03

Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic

11,538,128

9,073,424

10,887,620

7,525,206

Diluted

12,234,109

9,073,424

11,683,758

7,635,615

BOWMAN CONSULTING GROUP LTD.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
For the Year Ended December 31,

2022

2021

Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Net Income

$

5,005

$

299

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities
Depreciation and amortization - property, plant and equipment

8,363

5,974

Amortization of intangible assets

3,888

397

Gain on sale of assets

(82

)

(122

)

Bad debt

742

496

Stock based compensation

15,097

8,217

Deferred taxes

(18,049

)

(2,183

)

Deferred rent

-

5

Accretion of discounts on notes payable

258

-

Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisition of businesses
Accounts receivable

(13,779

)

(8,802

)

Contract assets

(4,575

)

(387

)

Prepaid expenses

(2,021

)

(2,251

)

Other assets

(105

)

(31

)

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

15,802

3,297

Contract liabilities

(1,374

)

(192

)

Net cash provided by operating activities

9,170

4,717

Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
Purchases of property and equipment

(902

)

(905

)

Proceeds from sale of assets

35

127

Amounts advanced under loans to shareholders

(5

)

(779

)

Payments received under loans to shareholders

49

36

Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired

(18,035

)

(20,345

)

Collections under stock subscription notes receivable

104

332

Net cash used in investing activities

(18,754

)

(21,534

)

Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
Proceeds from initial public offering, net of underwriting discounts and commissions and other offering costs

-

47,104

Proceeds from common stock offering, net of underwriting discounts and commissions and other offering costs

15,475

-

Net payments under revolving line of credit

-

(3,481

)

Repayments under fixed line of credit

(734

)

(722

)

Repayment under notes payable

(4,595

)

(1,084

)

Payments on finance leases

(6,027

)

(4,663

)

Payment of contingent consideration from acquisitions

-

(2

)

Payment of subsequent common stock offering costs

-

(75

)

Payments for purchase of treasury stock

(3,343

)

(582

)

Proceeds from issuance of common stock

1,471

555

Net cash provided by financing activities

2,247

37,050

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

(7,337

)

20,233

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

20,619

386

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

$

13,282

$

20,619

Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Cash paid for interest

$

1,896

$

887

Cash paid for income taxes

$

400

1,921

Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Property and equipment acquired under capital lease

$

(8,118

)

$

(8,877

)

Stock redemption for exercise of stock option

-

$

139

Issuance of notes payable for acquisitions

$

(19,089

)

$

(10,200

)

BOWMAN CONSULTING GROUP LTD.
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
(amounts in thousands except per share data)
Condensed Combined Statement of Operations Reconciliation For the Three Months Ended December 31, For the Year Ended December 31,

2022

2021

2022

2021

Gross contract revenue

$

75,609

$

41,929

$

261,714

$

149,970

Contract costs (exclusive of depreciation and amortization)

36,177

20,676

126,586

74,532

Operating expense

38,855

22,559

130,008

75,278

Income from operations

577

(1,306

)

5,120

160

Other (income) expense

1,297

734

3,384

1,440

Income tax expense (benefit)

(1,190

)

(1,441

)

(3,269

)

(1,579

)

Net income

$

470

$

(599

)

$

5,005

$

299

Net margin

0.6

%

-1.4

%

1.9

%

0.2

%

Other financial information1
Net service billing

$

66,185

$

37,780

$

235,204

$

134,854

Adjusted EBITDA

9,415

3,534

34,022

16,485

Adjusted EBITA margin, net

14.2

%

9.4

%

14.5

%

12.2

%

Gross Revenue to Net Services Billing Reconciliation For the Three Months Ended December 31, For the Year Ended December 31,

2022

2021

2022

2021

Gross contract revenue

$

75,609

$

41,929

$

261,714

$

149,970

Less: sub-consultants and other direct expenses

9,424

4,149

26,510

15,116

Net services billing

$

66,185

$

37,780

$

235,204

$

134,854

Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation For the Three Months Ended December 31, For the Year Ended December 31,

2022

2021

2022

2021

Net Income

$

470

$

(599

)

$

5,005

$

299

+ interest expense

1,234

268

2,457

918

+ depreciation & amortization

3,901

1,865

12,251

6,371

+ tax (benefit) expense

(1,190

)

(1,441

)

(3,269

)

(1,579

)

EBITDA

$

4,415

$

93

$

16,444

$

6,009

+ non-cash stock compensation

3,922

2,876

15,409

8,217

+ transaction related expenses

-

-

-

1,555

+ settlements and other non-core expenses

439

-

654

-

+ acquisition expenses

639

565

1,515

704

Adjusted EBITDA

$

9,415

$

3,534

$

34,022

$

16,485

Adjusted EBITDA margin, net

14.2

%

9.4

%

14.5

%

12.2

%

1

Non-GAAP financial metrics the Company believes offer valuable perspective on results of operations. See Non-GAAP tables below for reconciliations.

BOWMAN CONSULTING GROUP LTD.

GROSS CONTRACT REVENUE COMPOSITION

(Amounts in thousands)

(dollars in thousands) For the Year ended December 31,
Consolidated Gross Revenue

2022

%

2021

%

Change % Change
Building Infrastructure

170,431

65.1%

105,242

70.2%

65,189

61.9%

Transportation

44,846

17.1%

16,537

11.0%

28,309

171.2%

Power and Utilities

32,672

12.5%

22,525

15.0%

10,147

45.0%

Emerging Markets

13,765

5.3%

5,666

3.8%

8,099

142.9%

Total

261,714

100.0%

149,970

100.0%

111,744

74.5%

For the Year ended December 31,
Organic v Acquired Revenue 1

2022

% GCR

2021

% GCB Change % Change
Baseline organic revenue

193,251

73.8%

148,021

98.7%

45,230

30.6%

Acquired revenue

68,463

26.2%

1,949

1.3%

66,514

n/a

Total

261,714

100.0%

149,970

100.0%

111,744

74.5%

(dollars in thousands) For the three months ended December 31,
Consolidated Gross Revenue

2022

%

2021

%

Change % Change
Building Infrastructure

44,338

58.6%

31,559

75.3%

12,779

40.5%

Transportation

18,382

24.3%

3,845

9.2%

14,537

378.1%

Power and Utilities

8,302

11.0%

4,925

11.7%

3,377

68.6%

Emerging Markets

4,587

6.1%

1,600

3.8%

2,987

186.7%

Total

75,609

100.0%

41,929

100.0%

33,680

80.3%

For the three months ended December 31,
Organic v Acquired Revenue 1

2022

%

2021

%

Change % Change
Baseline organic revenue

51,870

68.6%

39,980

95.4%

11,890

29.7%

Acquired revenue

23,739

31.4%

1,949

4.6%

21,790

n/a

Total

75,609

100.0%

41,929

100.0%

33,680

80.3%

1

Revenue from acquired companies is reclassified as organic revenue in the first full quarter following the 12-month anniversary of closing.

BOWMAN CONSULTING GROUP LTD.

GROSS BACKLOG BY CATEGORY AT DECEMBER 31, 2022

Category Percentage
Building Infrastructure

51.2%

Transportation

30.6%

Power and Utilities

13.4%

Emerging Markets

4.8%

TOTAL

100.0%

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