The forward-looking statements included herein are made only as of the date hereof. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law. These forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations and involve a number of risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to: our financial condition and ability to continue as a going concern; risks associated with contractual pricing in our industry; our relationships with customers, subcontractors and other third parties; our ability to comply with our contractual obligations; disruptions at our manufacturing facilities or a third-party manufacturing facility that we have engaged; the actions or failures of our co-venturers; our ability to implement our growth strategy, including through strategic acquisitions, which we may not successfully consummate or integrate; our evaluation of strategic alternatives for certain businesses and non-core assets may not result in a successful transaction; the risks of unexpected adjustments and cancellations in our backlog; professional liability, product liability, warranty and other claims; our ability to compete successfully against current and future competitors; our ability to develop and successfully market new products; the impacts of macroeconomic downturns, industry conditions and public health crises; the cyclical nature of the industries in which we operate; changes in the legislative and regulatory environment in which we operate; supply chain issues, including shortages of adequate components; failure to properly estimate customer demand; our ability to comply with the covenants in our debt agreements; our ability to refinance our 8.125% Notes due 2026 and 6.50% Notes due 2026 prior to their maturity; our ability to maintain adequate bonding and letter of credit capacity; impairment of goodwill or other indefinite-lived intangible assets; credit risk; disruptions in, or failures of, our information systems; our ability to comply with privacy and information security laws; our ability to protect our intellectual property and use the intellectual property that we license from third parties; risks related to our international operations, including fluctuations in the value of foreign currencies, global tariffs, sanctions and export controls could harm our profitability; volatility in the price of our common stock; B. Riley’s significant influence over us; changes in tax rates or tax law; our ability to use net operating loss and certain tax credits; our ability to maintain effective internal control over financial reporting; our ability to attract and retain skilled personnel and senior management; labor problems, including negotiations with labor unions and possible work stoppages; risks associated with our retirement benefit plans; natural disasters or other events beyond our control, such as war, armed conflicts or terrorist attacks; and the risks and uncertainties described under the heading "Risk Factors" in Part I, Item 1A of our Annual Report, as such risk factors may be amended, supplemented or superseded from time to time by other reports we file with the SEC.
These forward-looking statements are made based upon detailed assumptions and reflect management’s current expectations and beliefs. While we believe that these assumptions underlying the forward-looking statements are reasonable, forward-looking statements are subject to uncertainties and factors relating to our operations and business environment that are difficult to predict and may be beyond our control. Such uncertainties and factors may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements.
The forward-looking statements included herein are made only as of the date hereof. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law.
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax
5,736
(104,485)
4,886
(109,880)
Net (loss) income
(5,331)
(116,760)
3,242
(134,247)
Net income attributable to non-controlling interest
(1)
(124)
(92)
(221)
Net (loss) income attributable to stockholders
(5,332)
(116,884)
3,150
(134,468)
Less: Dividend on Series A preferred stock
3,715
3,714
11,144
11,144
Net loss attributable to stockholders of common stock
$
(9,047)
$
(120,598)
$
(7,994)
$
(145,612)
Basic and diluted loss per share:
Continuing operations
$
(0.16)
$
(0.18)
$
(0.14)
$
(0.40)
Discontinued operations
0.06
(1.17)
0.05
(1.24)
Basic and diluted loss per share
$
(0.10)
$
(1.35)
$
(0.09)
$
(1.64)
Shares used in the computation of basic and diluted loss per share
92,252
89,125
90,932
88,882
See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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BABCOCK & WILCOX ENTERPRISES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
Three Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in thousands)
2024
2023
2024
2023
Net (loss) income
$
(5,331)
$
(116,760)
$
3,242
$
(134,247)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Currency translation adjustments
3,241
(8,669)
(2,150)
(550)
Reclassification of currency translation adjustments to net income (loss)
—
—
1,201
—
Benefit obligations:
Pension and post retirement adjustments, net of tax
231
223
694
668
Other comprehensive income (loss)
3,472
(8,446)
(255)
118
Total comprehensive (loss) income
(1,859)
(125,206)
2,987
(134,129)
Comprehensive loss attributable to non-controlling interest
9
—
35
41
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to stockholders
$
(1,850)
$
(125,206)
$
3,022
$
(134,088)
See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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BABCOCK & WILCOX ENTERPRISES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except per share amount)
September 30, 2024
December 31, 2023
Cash and cash equivalents
$
30,629
$
65,304
Current restricted cash
63,362
5,737
Accounts receivable – trade, net
142,969
144,016
Accounts receivable – other
26,686
36,179
Contracts in progress
101,304
90,054
Inventories, net
116,608
113,890
Other current assets
21,772
23,918
Current assets held for sale
26,893
18,495
Total current assets
530,223
497,593
Net property, plant and equipment and finance leases
73,592
78,369
Goodwill
84,581
101,956
Intangible assets, net
23,861
45,627
Right-of-use assets
29,694
28,192
Long-term restricted cash
33,928
297
Deferred tax assets
6,344
2,105
Other assets
22,410
21,559
Total assets
$
804,633
$
775,698
Accounts payable
$
122,358
$
127,491
Accrued employee benefits
11,648
10,797
Advance billings on contracts
58,750
81,098
Accrued warranty expense
6,827
7,634
Financing lease liabilities
1,469
1,367
Operating lease liabilities
3,815
3,932
Other accrued liabilities
53,140
68,090
Loans payable
2,975
6,174
Current liabilities held for sale
36,946
43,614
Total current liabilities
297,928
350,197
Senior notes
339,677
337,869
Loans payable, net of current portion
132,750
35,442
Pension and other postretirement benefit liabilities
163,836
172,911
Finance lease liabilities, net of current portion
25,758
26,206
Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion
27,075
25,350
Deferred tax liability
10,686
12,991
Other noncurrent liabilities
10,041
15,082
Total liabilities
1,007,751
976,048
Stockholders' deficit:
Preferred stock, par value $0.01 per share, authorized shares of 20,000; issued and outstanding shares 7,669 at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023
77
77
Common stock, par value $0.01 per share, authorized shares of 500,000; outstanding shares of 92,382 and 89,449 at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively
5,180
5,148
Capital in excess of par value
1,552,039
1,546,281
Treasury stock at cost, 2,339 and 2,139 shares at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively
(115,438)
(115,164)
Accumulated deficit
(1,578,936)
(1,570,942)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(66,616)
(66,361)
Stockholders' deficit attributable to shareholders
(203,694)
(200,961)
Non-controlling interest
576
611
Total stockholders' deficit
(203,118)
(200,350)
Total liabilities and stockholders' deficit
$
804,633
$
775,698
See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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BABCOCK & WILCOX ENTERPRISES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' (DEFICIT) EQUITY
Common Stock
Preferred Stock
Capital In Excess of Par Value
Treasury Stock
Accumulated Deficit
Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss)
Non-controlling Interest
Total Stockholders’ (Deficit) Equity
(in thousands, except share amounts)
Shares
Par Value
Shares
Par Value
Balance at December 31, 2023
89,449
$
5,148
7,669
$
77
$
1,546,281
$
(115,164)
$
(1,570,942)
$
(66,361)
$
611
$
(200,350)
Net loss
—
—
—
—
—
(16,833)
—
42
(16,791)
Currency translation adjustments
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(3,125)
(109)
(3,234)
Pension and post retirement adjustments, net of tax
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
231
—
231
Stock-based compensation charges
31
1
—
—
1,390
—
—
—
—
1,391
Dividends to preferred stockholders
—
—
—
—
—
—
(3,714)
—
—
(3,714)
Balance at March 31, 2024
89,480
$
5,149
7,669
$
77
$
1,547,671
$
(115,164)
$
(1,591,489)
$
(69,255)
$
544
$
(222,467)
Net income
—
$
—
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
25,315
$
—
$
49
$
25,364
Currency translation adjustments
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(1,065)
(8)
(1,073)
Pension and post retirement adjustments, net of tax
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
232
—
232
Stock-based compensation charges
126
1
—
—
1,273
(16)
—
—
—
1,258
Dividends to preferred stockholders
—
—
—
—
—
—
(3,715)
—
—
(3,715)
Common stock offering, net
2,404
24
—
—
2,033
—
—
—
—
2,057
Balance at June 30, 2024
92,010
$
5,174
7,669
$
77
$
1,550,977
$
(115,180)
$
(1,569,889)
$
(70,088)
$
585
$
(198,344)
Net loss
—
$
—
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
(5,332)
$
—
$
1
$
(5,331)
Currency translation adjustments
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
3,241
(10)
3,231
Pension and post retirement adjustments, net of tax
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
231
—
231
Stock-based compensation charges
372
6
—
—
1,062
(258)
—
—
—
810
Dividends to preferred stockholders
—
—
—
—
—
—
(3,715)
—
—
(3,715)
Balance at September 30, 2024
92,382
$
5,180
7,669
$
77
$
1,552,039
$
(115,438)
$
(1,578,936)
$
(66,616)
$
576
$
(203,118)
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BABCOCK & WILCOX ENTERPRISES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' (DEFICIT) EQUITY
Common Stock
Preferred Stock
Capital In Excess of Par Value
Treasury Stock
Accumulated Deficit
Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Loss)
Non-controlling Interest
Total Stockholders’ Equity (Deficit)
(in thousands, except share amounts)
Shares
Par Value
Shares
Par Value
Balance at December 31, 2022
88,700
$
5,138
7,669
$
77
$
1,537,625
$
(113,753)
$
(1,358,875)
$
(72,786)
$
485
$
(2,089)
Net loss
—
—
—
—
—
—
(12,496)
—
21
(12,475)
Currency translation adjustments
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
4,592
(35)
4,557
Pension and post retirement adjustments, net of tax
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
223
—
223
Stock-based compensation charges
45
1
—
—
3,357
(64)
—
—
—
3,294
Dividends to preferred stockholders
—
—
—
—
—
—
(3,715)
—
—
(3,715)
Dividends to non-controlling interest
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(1)
(1)
Balance at March 31, 2023
88,745
$
5,139
7,669
$
77
$
1,540,982
$
(113,817)
$
(1,375,086)
$
(67,971)
$
470
$
(10,206)
Net loss
—
$
—
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
(5,088)
$
—
$
76
$
(5,012)
Currency translation adjustments
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
3,527
(20)
3,507
Pension and post retirement adjustments, net of tax
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
222
—
222
Stock-based compensation charges
83
—
—
—
2,185
(1)
—
—
—
2,184
Dividends to preferred stockholders
—
—
—
—
—
—
(3,715)
—
—
(3,715)
Balance at June 30, 2023
88,828
$
5,139
7,669
$
77
$
1,543,167
$
(113,818)
$
(1,383,889)
$
(64,222)
$
526
$
(13,020)
Net loss
—
$
—
—
$
—
$
—
$
—
$
(116,884)
$
—
$
124
$
(116,760)
Currency translation adjustments
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(8,669)
(24)
(8,693)
Pension and postretirement adjustments, net of tax
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
223
—
223
Stock-based compensation charges
543
8
—
—
1,599
(1,333)
—
—
—
274
Dividends to preferred stockholders
—
—
—
—
—
—
(3,714)
—
—
(3,714)
Balance at September 30, 2023
89,371
$
5,147
7,669
$
77
$
1,544,766
$
(115,151)
$
(1,504,487)
$
(72,668)
$
626
$
(141,690)
See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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BABCOCK & WILCOX ENTERPRISES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in thousands)
2024
2023
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss from continuing operations
$
(1,644)
$
(24,367)
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations
4,886
(109,880)
Net income (loss)
$
3,242
$
(134,247)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash used in operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization of long-lived assets
13,736
16,491
Goodwill impairment
—
56,556
Amortization of deferred financing costs and debt discount
3,721
3,711
Amortization of guaranty fee
2,133
543
Non-cash operating lease expense
5,223
4,364
Loss on debt extinguishment
6,789
—
Gain on sale of business
(40,124)
—
Impairment on long-lived assets
5,838
—
Loss on asset disposals
421
229
Benefit from deferred income taxes
(6,544)
(5,603)
Prior service cost amortization for pension and postretirement plans
693
668
Stock-based compensation
3,781
7,175
Foreign exchange
(1,429)
4,242
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable - trade, net and other
(17,712)
4,269
Contracts in progress
(30,398)
2,458
Advance billings on contracts
(20,703)
(29,747)
Inventories, net
(3,434)
(10,496)
Income taxes
2,665
(159)
Accounts payable
5,127
28,103
Accrued and other current liabilities
(5,819)
(4,587)
Accrued contract loss
(5,957)
13,258
Pension liabilities, accrued postretirement benefits and employee benefits
(7,623)
(2,062)
Other, net
(9,884)
(5,639)
Net cash used in operating activities
(96,258)
(50,473)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of property, plant and equipment
(10,127)
(10,546)
Purchases of available-for-sale securities
(4,537)
(5,263)
Sales and maturities of available-for-sale securities
5,013
7,368
Proceeds from sale of business and assets, net
87,613
—
Other, net
43
(148)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
78,005
(8,589)
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BABCOCK & WILCOX ENTERPRISES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in thousands)
2024
2023
Cash flows from financing activities:
Borrowings on loan payable
184,806
97,140
Repayments on loan payable
(91,116)
(72,502)
Finance lease payments
(1,016)
—
Payment of holdback funds from acquisition
(2,950)
(2,798)
Payment of preferred stock dividends
(14,859)
(7,428)
Shares of common stock returned to treasury stock
(274)
(1,398)
Issuance of common stock, net
2,033
—
Debt issuance costs
(5,599)
(208)
Other, net
(184)
(874)
Net cash provided by financing activities
70,841
11,932
Effects of exchange rate changes on cash
3,962
(734)
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
56,550
(47,864)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period
71,369
112,970
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period
$
127,919
$
65,106
Schedule of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash:
Cash and cash equivalents
$
30,629
$
48,369
Current restricted cash
63,362
6,505
Long-term restricted cash
33,928
10,232
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period
$
127,919
$
65,106
Supplemental Cash flow information:
Income taxes paid, net
$
5,173
$
4,642
Interest paid
$
27,796
$
16,685
See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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BABCOCK & WILCOX ENTERPRISES, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
NOTE 1 – BASIS OF PRESENTATION
These interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements of Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. (“B&W,” “management,” “we,” “us,” “our” or the “Company”) have been prepared in accordance with GAAP and SEC instructions for interim financial information, and should be read in conjunction with the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023. The Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are presented on the basis of continuing operations, unless otherwise stated.
The preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and the accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from these estimates. In the opinion of management, these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements contain all estimates and adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments, required to fairly present the financial position, results of operations, and cash flows for the periods presented. Operating results for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the year ending December 31, 2024.
There have been no material changes to our significant accounting policies included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Non-controlling interests are presented in the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as if parent company investors (controlling interests) and other minority investors (non-controlling interests) in partially-owned subsidiaries have similar economic interests in a single entity. As a result, investments in non-controlling interests are reported as equity in the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. Additionally, the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements include 100% of a controlled subsidiary’s earnings, rather than only our share. Transactions between the parent company and non-controlling interests are reported in equity as transactions between stockholders, provided that these transactions do not create a change in control.
Liquidity
The accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with GAAP applicable to a going concern, which contemplates the realization of assets and the satisfaction of liabilities in the normal course of business.
We have historically incurred operating losses, primarily due to losses recognized on our B&W Solar business as well as higher debt service costs and recurring cash deficits from operating activities. Our assessment of our ability to fund future operations is inherently subjective, judgment-based and susceptible to change based on future events. Currently, with existing cash on hand and available liquidity, we are projecting insufficient liquidity to fund operations through one year following the date that this Quarterly Report is issued. While these conditions and events raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern, it is probable that our alternative measures contemplated alleviate the substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.
In response to the conditions, we are implementing several strategies to obtain the required funding for future operations and are considering other alternative measures to improve cash flow, including suspension of the dividend on our Preferred Stock and delaying development of new products, which together we expect would reduce our annual cash spending by approximately $25 million. The following actions were completed through the issuance date of this Quarterly Report:
•sold our B&W Renewable Service A/S business for net proceeds of $83.5 million on June 28, 2024 (described in Note 3 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements);
•sold our SPIG and GMAB business for net proceeds of $33.7 million on October 30, 2024 (described in Note 23 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements);
•completed the sale of a non-core facility for net proceeds of $4.2 million;
•sold 4.3 million common shares pursuant to our At-The-Market Offering (described in Note 15 and Note 23 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements) for net proceeds of $6.7 million;
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•negotiated the settlement of a liability to the former owner of B&W Solar at a discount, resulting in future cash savings of $7.2 million;
•received a $6.8 million insurance recovery pursuant to our Representations and Warranties Policy in connection with our purchase of B&W Solar (discussed further in Note 4); and,
•initiated a company-wide cost savings plan with targeted annual savings of $31.5 million, $26.5 million of which has been achieved to date.
•We were granted a preliminary waiver, of required minimum contributions to the Retirement Plan for Employees of Babcock & Wilcox Commercial Operations (the "U.S. Plan") by the PBGC, which if approved, is expected to reduce cash funding requirements in 2024 and increase contributions annually over the subsequent 5-year period (described in Note 13 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements).
Based on our ability to raise funds through the actions noted above and our Cash and cash equivalents as of September 30, 2024, we have concluded it is probable that such actions would provide sufficient liquidity to fund operations for the next twelve months following the date of this Quarterly Report.
Operations
Our operations are assessed based on three reportable market-facing segments consistent with our strategic initiative to accelerate growth and provide stakeholders improved visibility into our renewable and environmental growth platforms. Our reportable segments are as follows:
•Babcock & Wilcox Renewable: Technologies for efficient and environmentally sustainable power and heat generation, including waste-to-energy, biomass-to-energy and black liquor systems for the pulp and paper industry. Our technologies support a circular economy, diverting waste from landfills to use for power generation and replacing fossil fuels, while recovering metals and reducing emissions.
•Babcock & Wilcox Environmental: A full suite of emissions control and environmental technology solutions for utility, waste-to-energy, biomass-to-energy, carbon black, and industrial steam generation applications around the world. Our broad experience includes systems for ash handling, particulate control, nitrogen oxides and sulfur dioxides removal, and mercury control.
•Babcock & Wilcox Thermal: Steam generation equipment, aftermarket parts, construction, maintenance and field services for plants in the power generation, oil and gas, and industrial sectors. We have an extensive global base of installed equipment for utilities and general industrial applications including refining, petrochemical, food processing, metals and others.
For financial information about our segments see Note 5 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
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NOTE 2 – EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted loss per share of our common stock, net of non-controlling interest and dividends on preferred stock:
Three Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
2024
2023
2024
2023
Net loss from continuing operations
$
(11,067)
$
(12,275)
$
(1,644)
$
(24,367)
Net income attributable to non-controlling interest
(1)
(124)
(92)
(221)
Less: Dividend on Series A preferred stock
3,715
3,714
11,144
11,144
Loss from continuing operations attributable to stockholders of common stock
(14,783)
(16,113)
(12,880)
(35,732)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax
5,736
(104,485)
4,886
(109,880)
Net loss attributable to stockholders of common stock
$
(9,047)
$
(120,598)
$
(7,994)
$
(145,612)
Weighted average shares used to calculate basic and diluted loss per share
92,252
89,125
90,932
88,882
Basic and diluted loss per common share:
Continuing operations
$
(0.16)
$
(0.18)
$
(0.14)
$
(0.40)
Discontinued operations
$
0.06
$
(1.17)
$
0.05
$
(1.24)
Basic and diluted loss per common share
$
(0.10)
$
(1.35)
$
(0.09)
$
(1.64)
We incurred a net loss in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, therefore the basic and diluted shares are the same for those periods.
If we had net income attributable to stockholders of common stock in the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, diluted shares would have included an additional 0.4 million and 0.3 million shares, respectively. If we had net income in the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, diluted shares would have included an additional 0.1 million and 0.5 million shares, respectively.
We excluded 1.8 million and 1.9 million shares related to stock options from the diluted share calculation for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, because their effect would have been anti-dilutive. We excluded 2.2 million and 1.9 million shares related to stock options from the diluted share calculation from the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, because their effect would have been anti-dilutive.
NOTE 3 - DIVESTITURES
On June 28, 2024, we, through our B&W PGG Luxembourg Finance Sárl subsidiary, entered into an agreement to sell the entire issued and outstanding share capital of our subsidiary, Babcock & Wilcox Renewable Service A/S (“BWRS”), to Hitachi Zosen Inova AG (“Buyer”). The sale of BWRS to the Buyer was completed the same day. We received net cash proceeds of $83.5 million and recorded a gain on the sale of the business of $40.2 million. The proceeds were used to reduce outstanding debt and support working capital needs.
On October 8, 2024, we, through our B&W PGG Luxembourg Finance Sárl subsidiary and Babcock & Wilcox A/S subsidiary, entered into an agreement to sell the entire issued and outstanding share capital of our subsidiaries SPIG S.p.A ("SPIG”) and Babcock & Wilcox Volund AB f/k/a Gotaverken Miljo AB ("GMAB"), to Auctus Neptune Holding S.p.A, which closed on October 30, 2024. See Note 23 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for further information.
NOTE 4 – ASSETS AND LIABILITIES HELD FOR SALE AND DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
During the third quarter of 2023, we committed to a plan to sell our B&W Solar business resulting in a significant change that would impact our operations. As of September 30, 2023, we met all of the criteria for the assets and liabilities of this
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business, formerly part of our B&W Renewable segment, to be accounted for as held for sale. In addition, we also determined that the operations of the B&W Solar business qualified as a discontinued operation, primarily based upon its significance to our current and historic operating losses.
We have classified B&W Solar as held for sale for longer than one year as of September 30, 2024. However, we have met the requirements for an exception to the one-year period as certain circumstances beyond our control have extended the period required to complete the sale within one year. Therefore, we continued to meet the criteria to account for the B&W Solar business as held for sale and discontinued operations as of September 30, 2024.
The following table summarizes the operating results of the disposal group included in discontinued operations in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations:
Three Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in thousands)
2024
2023
2024
2023
Revenues
$
27,134
$
(4,709)
$
60,985
$
24,952
Cost of operations
25,687
35,377
57,377
65,682
Selling, general and administrative expenses
(4,280)
7,646
(1,797)
11,997
Restructuring activities
—
50
35
50
(Gain) loss on asset disposals, net
—
(98)
—
255
Goodwill impairment
—
56,556
—
56,556
Total costs and expenses
21,407
99,531
55,615
134,540
Operating income (loss)
5,727
(104,240)
5,370
(109,588)
Other income (expense)
9
(69)
(484)
(116)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations before tax
5,736
(104,309)
4,886
(109,704)
Benefit from income taxes
—
(176)
—
(176)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax
$
5,736
$
(104,485)
$
4,886
$
(109,880)
Included in Selling, general and administrative expenses for the three months ended September 30, 2024 above is a $6.8 million gain related to a settlement of an insurance claim on the representations and warranty policy obtained when B&W Solar was acquired.
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The following table provides the major classes of assets and liabilities of the disposal group included in assets held for sale and liabilities held for sale in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets:
(in thousands)
September 30, 2024
December 31, 2023
Cash and cash equivalents
$
—
$
31
Contracts in progress
10,559
4,538
Accounts receivable – trade, net
5,331
3,272
Other current assets
167
62
Total current assets
16,057
7,903
Net property, plant and equipment and finance leases
3,107
2,683
Intangible assets, net
7,833
7,833
Right-of-use assets
59
76
Other non-current assets, net
(163)
—
Total non-current assets
10,836
10,592
Total assets held for sale
$
26,893
$
18,495
Loans payable
$
530
$
502
Operating lease liabilities
25
23
Accounts payable
31,201
26,298
Accrued employee benefits
43
231
Advance billings on contracts
1,151
5,961
Accrued warranty expense
1,138
1,078
Other accrued liabilities
775
8,101
Total current liabilities
34,863
42,194
Loans payable, net of current portion
885
1,308
Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion
36
—
Other noncurrent liabilities
1,162
112
Total noncurrent liabilities
2,083
1,420
Total liabilities held for sale
$
36,946
$
43,614
Reported as:
Current assets of discontinued operations
$
26,893
$
18,495
Current liabilities of discontinued operations
$
36,946
$
43,614
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The significant components included in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the discontinued operations are as follows:
Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in thousands)
2024
2023
Depreciation and amortization of long-lived assets
$
—
$
952
Goodwill impairment
—
56,556
Loss on asset disposals
—
423
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable - trade, net and other
(2,059)
(1,941)
Contracts in progress
(6,021)
3,969
Advance billings on contracts
(4,810)
5,656
Accounts payable
4,903
14,977
Accrued contract losses
(4,285)
14,659
Purchase of property, plant and equipment
(551)
(1,634)
Contracts
During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, seven contracts were terminated, resulting in gross profit of $1.1 million. There were no new loss contracts during the nine months ended September 30, 2024.
Changes in Contract Estimates
During each of the three- and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, B&W Solar recognized changes in estimated gross profit related to long-term contracts accounted for on the over time basis, which are summarized as follows:
Three Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in thousands)
2024
2023
2024
2023
Increases in gross profit for changes in estimates for over time contracts
$
4,504
$
2,917
$
6,751
$
5,518
Decreases in gross profit for changes in estimates for over time contracts
(1,175)
(40,948)
(1,317)
(45,237)
Net changes in gross profit for changes in estimates for over time contracts
$
3,329
$
(38,031)
$
5,434
$
(39,719)
Backlog
B&W Solar backlog was $23.7 million and $99.0 million at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. The decrease was primarily driven by contract terminations of $15.5 million, revenue recognized of $58.2 million, and $0.4 million decrease to existing contracts during the first nine months of 2024. We expect to recognize substantially all of the remaining performance obligations as revenue during the year ended December 31, 2024.
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NOTE 5 – SEGMENT REPORTING
We assess our operations based on three reportable segments as described in Note 1 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. An analysis of our operations by segment is as follows:
Three Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in thousands)
2024
2023
2024
2023
Revenues:
B&W Renewable segment
B&W Renewable
$
27,294
$
37,581
$
86,237
$
130,879
B&W Renewable Services
—
34,184
45,796
76,305
Vølund
10,871
15,314
19,366
49,237
TOTAL
38,165
87,079
151,399
256,421
B&W Environmental segment
B&W Environmental
32,585
24,706
86,156
66,518
SPIG
19,809
18,907
61,370
59,146
GMAB
4,185
2,808
13,636
8,887
TOTAL
56,579
46,421
161,162
134,551
B&W Thermal segment
B&W Thermal
119,909
106,981
350,285
384,227
TOTAL
119,909
106,981
350,285
384,227
Eliminations
(4,794)
(1,067)
(11,789)
(3,012)
Total Revenues
$
209,859
$
239,414
$
651,057
$
772,187
At a segment level, the Adjusted EBITDA presented below is consistent with the manner in which our chief operating decision maker ("CODM") reviews the results of operations and makes strategic decisions about the business and is calculated as earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization adjusted for items such as gains or losses arising from the sale of non-income-producing assets, net pension benefits, restructuring activities, impairments, gains and losses on debt extinguishment, legal and settlement costs, costs related to financial consulting, research and development costs, costs and operating income from contracts being disposed, and other costs that may not be directly controllable by segment management and are not allocated to the segment. The following table is provided to reconcile our segment performance metrics to loss before income tax expense.
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Three Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in thousands)
2024
2023
2024
2023
Adjusted EBITDA
B&W Renewable segment - Adjusted EBITDA
$
4,993
$
10,147
$
14,342
$
19,190
B&W Environmental segment - Adjusted EBITDA
4,723
5,024
14,798
10,324
B&W Thermal segment - Adjusted EBITDA
18,382
11,322
45,060
49,422
Corporate
(5,661)
(5,630)
(15,640)
(16,198)
R&D expenses
(150)
(897)
(477)
(3,097)
Interest expense
(10,327)
(13,353)
(35,103)
(37,096)
Depreciation & amortization
(4,170)
(4,610)
(13,174)
(14,995)
Gain on sale of business
—
—
40,174
—
Impairment of long-lived assets
(5,838)
—
(5,838)
—
Benefit plans, net
94
(56)
282
(304)
Gain (loss) on asset sales, net
(376)
8
(422)
26
Settlement and related legal costs
61
—
(3,206)
2,463
Loss on debt extinguishment
(665)
—
(6,789)
—
Stock compensation
(938)
(397)
(3,598)
(5,895)
Restructuring expense and business services transition
(496)
(1,285)
(2,843)
(3,267)
Acquisition pursuit and related costs
(170)
(346)
(275)
(585)
Product development
(2,063)
(895)
(5,122)
(3,313)
Foreign exchange
2,263
(4,935)
1,429
(4,242)
Financial advisory services
(1,052)
—
(1,295)
—
Contract disposal
(6,058)
(4,293)
(10,116)
(8,373)
Letter of credit fees
(1,298)
(1,961)
(5,937)
(5,639)
Other-net
(2,156)
(449)
(1,744)
(768)
(Loss) income before income tax expense
$
(10,902)
$
(12,606)
$
4,506
$
(22,347)
We do not separately identify or report assets by segment as the CODM does not consider assets by segment to be a critical measure by which performance is measured.
NOTE 6 – REVENUE RECOGNITION AND CONTRACTS
Revenue Recognition
We generate the vast majority of our revenues from the supply of, and aftermarket services for, steam-generating, environmental and auxiliary equipment. We also earn revenue from the supply of custom-engineered cooling systems for steam applications along with related aftermarket services.
A performance obligation is a contractual promise to transfer a distinct good or service to the customer. A contract's transaction price is allocated to each distinct performance obligation and is recognized as revenue when (point in time) or as (over time) the performance obligation is satisfied.
Revenue from products and services transferred to customers at a point in time, which includes certain aftermarket parts and services, accounted for 21% and 26% of our revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, and 21% and 24% of our revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Revenue from products and services transferred to customers over time, which primarily relates to customized, engineered solutions and construction services, accounted for 79% and 74% of our revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and 79% and 76% of our revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Refer to Note 5 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for further disaggregation of revenue.
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Contract Balances
The following represents the components of our contracts in progress and advance billings on contracts included in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets:
(in thousands)
September 30, 2024
December 31, 2023
$ Change
% Change
Contract assets - included in contracts in progress:
Costs incurred less costs of revenue recognized
$
54,719
$
37,556
$
17,163
46
%
Revenues recognized less billings to customers
46,585
52,498
(5,913)
(11)
%
Contracts in progress
$
101,304
$
90,054
$
11,250
12
%
Contract liabilities - included in advance billings on contracts:
Billings to customers less revenues recognized
$
58,516
$
76,032
$
(17,516)
(23)
%
Costs of revenue recognized less cost incurred
234
5,066
(4,832)
(95)
%
Advance billings on contracts
$
58,750
$
81,098
$
(22,348)
(28)
%
Net contract balance
$
42,554
$
8,956
$
33,598
375
%
Accrued contract losses
$
75
$
522
$
(447)
(86)
%
Backlog
On September 30, 2024, we had $361.6 million of remaining performance obligations, which we also refer to as total backlog. We expect to recognize approximately 54%, 41% and 5% of our remaining performance obligations as revenue in 2024, 2025 and thereafter, respectively.
During the third quarter of 2024, we entered into an agreement to terminate our final existing O&M service contract. The termination date was October 31, 2024, and resulted in the payment of a break fee by B&W and various other payments between the parties in settlement of certain claims under the O&M. As a result, we recorded approximately $4.9 million of expense, primarily in Cost of operations, in our Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024.
Changes in Contract Estimates
During each of the three and nine periods ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, we recognized changes in estimated gross profit related to long-term contracts accounted for on the over time basis, which are summarized as follows:
Three Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in thousands)
2024
2023
2024
2023
Increases in gross profit for changes in estimates for over time contracts
$
3,831
$
1,494
$
12,790
$
8,842
Decreases in gross profit for changes in estimates for over time contracts
(1,869)
(1,068)
(10,490)
(8,231)
Net changes in gross profit for changes in estimates for over time contracts
$
1,962
$
426
$
2,300
$
611
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NOTE 7 – INVENTORIES
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or net realizable value. Certain raw material inventory is sold to our customers directly and without further processing. The components of inventories are as follows:
Property, plant and equipment less accumulated depreciation is as follows:
(in thousands)
September 30, 2024
December 31, 2023
Land
$
1,493
$
2,608
Buildings
24,743
34,832
Machinery and equipment
143,799
152,700
Property under construction
17,940
13,780
187,975
203,920
Less accumulated depreciation
135,860
147,929
Net property, plant and equipment
52,115
55,991
Finance leases
31,321
30,656
Less finance lease accumulated amortization
9,844
8,278
Net property, plant and equipment, and finance leases
$
73,592
$
78,369
NOTE 9 - GOODWILL
Goodwill represents the excess of the consideration transferred over the fair value of net assets, including identifiable intangible assets, at the acquisition date. Goodwill is assessed for impairment annually on October 1 or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate a potential impairment exists.
There were no indicators of goodwill impairment identified during the three or nine months ended September 30, 2024. As previously discussed in Note 3 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, we divested our BWRS business in fiscal 2024, resulting in a decrease to goodwill.
The following summarizes the changes in the net carrying amount of goodwill as of September 30, 2024:
(in thousands)
B&W Renewable
B&W Environmental
B&W Thermal
Total
Balance at December 31, 2023
$
25,805
$
5,637
$
70,514
$
101,956
Divestiture of BWRS
(16,281)
—
—
(16,281)
Currency translation adjustments
(220)
(198)
(676)
(1,094)
Balance at September 30, 2024
$
9,304
$
5,439
$
69,838
$
84,581
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NOTE 10– INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Intangible assets are as follows:
(in thousands)
September 30, 2024
December 31, 2023
Definite-lived intangible assets
Customer relationships
$
46,096
$
59,543
Unpatented technology
17,689
18,416
Patented technology
3,657
3,677
Trade name
8,051
13,595
All other
9,708
9,763
Gross value of definite-lived intangible assets
85,201
104,994
Customer relationships amortization
(30,099)
(29,820)
Unpatented technology amortization
(12,878)
(11,764)
Patented technology amortization
(3,149)
(3,030)
Tradename amortization
(7,146)
(6,892)
All other amortization
(9,598)
(9,391)
Accumulated amortization
(62,870)
(60,897)
Net definite-lived intangible assets
$
22,331
$
44,097
Indefinite-lived intangible assets
Trademarks and trade names
$
1,530
$
1,530
Total intangible assets, net
$
23,861
$
45,627
The following summarizes the changes in the carrying amount of intangible assets, net:
Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in thousands)
2024
2023
Balance at beginning of period
$
45,627
$
51,564
Divestiture of BWRS
(10,128)
—
Amortization expense
(5,120)
(5,375)
Impairment of long-lived assets
(5,838)
—
Currency translation adjustments
(680)
(103)
Balance at end of the period
$
23,861
$
46,086
Amortization of intangible assets is included in Cost of operations and SG&A in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations but is not allocated to segment results.
During the third quarter of 2024, we recognized an impairment of $5.8 million on certain intangible assets related to the sale of SPIG and GMAB (each as defined in Note 23). Refer to Note 23 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for further information.
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Estimated future intangible asset amortization expense as of September 30, 2024 is as follows (in thousands):
Amortization Expense
Year ending December 31, 2024
1,266
Year ending December 31, 2025
4,260
Year ending December 31, 2026
3,528
Year ending December 31, 2027
3,210
Year ending December 31, 2028
2,927
Thereafter
7,140
NOTE 11 – ACCRUED WARRANTY EXPENSE
We may offer assurance type warranties on products and services that we sell. Changes in the carrying amount of accrued warranty expense are as follows:
Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in thousands)
2024
2023
Balance at beginning of period
$
7,634
$
9,548
Additions
1,836
4,546
Expirations and other changes
(1,510)
(3,316)
Payments
(1,199)
(2,190)
Translation and other
66
(61)
Balance at end of period
$
6,827
$
8,527
We record estimated expense in Cost of operations in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations to satisfy contractual warranty requirements when we recognize the associated revenues on the related contracts, or in the case of a loss contract, the full amount of the estimated warranty costs is accrued when the contract becomes a loss contract.In addition, we record specific provisions or reductions where we expect the actual warranty costs to significantly differ from the accrued estimates. Such changes could have a material effect on our financial position, results of operations and cash flows.
NOTE 12 – RESTRUCTURING ACTIVITIES
We incurred restructuring charges (benefits) in each of the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023. The charges (benefits) primarily consist of costs related to actions taken as part of ongoing strategic initiatives.
The following tables summarize the restructuring activity incurred by segment:
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Three Months Ended September 30,
2024
2023
(in thousands)
Total
Severance and related costs
Other
Total
Severance and related costs
Other
B&W Renewable segment
$
306
$
300
$
6
$
567
$
567
$
—
B&W Environmental segment
56
43
13
159
116
43
B&W Thermal segment
134
98
36
559
572
(13)
$
496
$
441
$
55
$
1,285
$
1,255
$
30
Nine Months Ended September 30,
2024
2023
(in thousands)
Total
Severance and related costs
Other (1)
Total
Severance and related costs
Other (1)
B&W Renewable segment
$
1,611
$
425
$
1,186
$
955
$
630
$
325
B&W Environmental segment
90
43
47
343
117
226
B&W Thermal segment
1,142
492
650
1,392
575
817
$
2,843
$
960
$
1,883
$
2,690
$
1,322
$
1,368
(1) Other amounts consist primarily of costs associated with the exit of the B&W Renewable segment from operations in Denmark.
Restructuring liabilities are included in Other accrued liabilities in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Activity related to the restructuring liabilities is as follows:
Three Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in thousands)
2024
2023
2024
2023
Balance at beginning of period
$
1,013
$
2,036
$
2,505
$
1,615
Restructuring expense
496
1,285
2,843
2,690
Payments
(869)
(1,718)
(4,708)
(2,702)
Balance at end of period
$
640
$
1,603
$
640
$
1,603
The payments shown above for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 relate primarily to severance costs. Accrued restructuring liabilities at September 30, 2024 and 2023 relate primarily to employee termination benefits.
NOTE 13 – PENSION PLANS AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS
Components of net periodic cost (benefit) included in net loss are as follows:
Pension Benefits
Other Benefits
Three Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
Three Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in thousands)
2024
2023
2024
2023
2024
2023
2024
2023
Interest cost
$
10,811
$
11,447
$
32,423
$
34,462
$
70
$
92
$
210
$
276
Expected return on plan assets
(11,201)
(11,709)
(33,593)
(35,112)
—
—
—
—
Amortization of prior service cost
53
53
159
158
173
173
519
519
Benefit plans, net (1)
(337)
(209)
(1,011)
(492)
243
265
729
795
Service cost included in COS (2)
173
146
514
435
5
4
14
12
Net periodic cost (benefit)
$
(164)
$
(63)
$
(497)
$
(57)
$
248
$
269
$
743
$
807
(1) Benefit plans, net, which is presented separately in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, is not allocated to the segments.
(2) Service cost related to a small group of active participants is presented within Cost of operations in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and is recorded at the B&W Thermal segment level.
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There were no MTM adjustments for our pension and other postretirement benefit plans during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023.
We made contributions to our pension and other postretirement benefit plans totaling $3.7 million and $7.7 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 as compared to $0.3 million and $1.0 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 respectively.
Additionally, during the third quarter of 2024, we were granted a preliminary waiver of required minimum contributions to the Retirement Plan for Employees of Babcock & Wilcox Commercial Operations (the "U.S. Plan") by the PBGC. The waiver was conditionally granted, subject to us providing acceptable collateral to the PBGC within 120 days, at which point it will be reviewed, and, if deemed subordinate, will be approved. The waiver is expected to reduce cash funding requirements in 2024 by $15.0 million and increase contributions annually over the subsequent 5-year period.
NOTE 14 – DEBT AND CREDIT FACILITIES
Senior Notes
The components of the Company's senior notes outstanding at September 30, 2024 are as follows:
Senior Notes
(in thousands)
8.125%
6.50%
Total
Senior notes due 2026
$
193,035
$
151,440
$
344,475
Unamortized deferred financing costs
(1,950)
(3,052)
(5,002)
Unamortized premium
204
—
204
Net debt balance
$
191,289
$
148,388
$
339,677
The components of senior notes outstanding at December 31, 2023 are as follows:
Senior Notes
(in thousands)
8.125%
6.50%
Total
Senior notes due 2026
$
193,035
$
151,440
$
344,475
Unamortized deferred financing costs
(2,899)
(4,019)
(6,918)
Unamortized premium
312
—
312
Net debt balance
$
190,448
$
147,421
$
337,869
Revolving and Letter of Credit Agreements with Axos
We entered into the Credit Agreement in January 2024, with certain of our subsidiaries as guarantors, the lenders party thereto from time to time and Axos, as administrative agent, swingline lender and letter of credit issuer.
The Credit Agreement provides for an up to $150.0 million asset-based revolving credit facility (with availability subject to a borrowing base calculation) ("Credit Facility"), including a $100.0 million letter of credit sublimit. Our obligations under the Credit Agreement are guaranteed by certain of our domestic and foreign subsidiaries. B. Riley has provided a guaranty of payment with regard to our obligations under the Credit Agreement, as further described below. We used and expect to use the proceeds and letter of credit availability under the Credit Agreement to (i) pay off our prior revolving credit facility with PNC, (ii) provide for working capital needs, (iii) provide cash collateral to secure letters of credit to be issued under the Credit Agreement, and (iv) provide for general corporate purposes.
The Credit Agreement has a maturity date of January 18, 2027, provided that if as of November 28, 2025, as amended by the Fourth Amendment to Credit Agreement ("Fourth Amendment") (as described below), the 8.125% Senior Notes and 6.50%
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Senior Notes have not been refinanced pursuant to a Permitted Refinancing, as defined in the Credit Agreement, or the maturity date has not otherwise been extended to a date on or after July 18, 2027, then the maturity date of the Credit Agreement is November 28, 2025.
The interest rates applicable under the Credit Agreement are: (i) with respect to SOFR Loans, (a) SOFR plus 5.25% if the outstanding principal amount of loans is equal to or less than $100.0 million or (b) SOFR plus 4.00% if the outstanding principal amount of loans is equal to or greater than $100.0 million; (ii) with respect to Base Rate Loans, the greater of (a) the Federal Funds Rate plus 2.00% plus the Applicable Margin, (b) the prime rate as designated by Axos plus the Applicable Margin, and (c) Daily Simple SOFR plus 1.00% plus the Applicable Margin; and (iii) with respect to the default rate under the Credit Agreement, the then-existing interest rate plus 2.00%.
In connection with the Credit Agreement, we are required to pay (i) an origination fee of $1.5 million, (ii) a commitment fee equal to 0.50% per annum multiplied by the positive difference by which the Aggregate Revolving Commitments exceed the Total Revolvings Outstanding (as defined in the Credit Agreement), subject to adjustment, (iii) a facility fee equal to the Applicable Margin for SOFR Loans multiplied by the positive difference by which the actual daily amount of L/C Obligations the Administrative Agent is then holding Specified Cash Collateral exceeds the actual daily Outstanding Amount of Revolving Loans, and (iv) a collateral monitoring fee of $1,000 per month. We are permitted to prepay all or any portion of the loans under the Credit Agreement prior to maturity subject to the payment of an early termination fee. The Credit Agreement requires mandatory prepayments under certain circumstances, including in the event of an overadvance.
The obligations under the Credit Agreement are secured by substantially all assets of B&W and each of the guarantors, in each case subject to intercreditor arrangements. The Credit Agreement contains certain representations and warranties, affirmative covenants, negative covenants and conditions that are customarily required for similar financings. The Credit Agreement requires us to comply with certain financial maintenance covenants, including a quarterly fixed charge coverage test, a quarterly total net leverage ratio test, a cash repatriation covenant, a minimum liquidity covenant, an annual cap on maintenance capital expenditures and a limit on unrestricted cash.
The Credit Agreement also contains customary events of default (subject, in certain instances, to specified grace periods) including, but not limited to, the failure to make payments of interest or premium, if any, on, or principal under the Credit Agreement, the failure to comply with certain covenants and agreements specified in the Credit Agreement, defaults in respect of certain other indebtedness, and certain events of insolvency. If any event of default occurs, Axos may declare the principal, premium, if any, interest and any other monetary obligations on all the then outstanding amounts under the Credit Agreement may become due and payable immediately. At September 30, 2024, after giving consideration to the Fourth Amendment discussed below, we are in compliance with all financial and other covenants contained in the Credit Agreement.
In connection with our entry into the Credit Agreement, we entered into with B. Riley (i) a guaranty agreement in favor of (a) Axos, in its capacity as administrative agent under the Credit Agreement, for the ratable benefit of the Secured Parties and (b) such Secured Parties (the “B. Riley Guaranty”) and (ii) a fee and reimbursement agreement, made by B. Riley and accepted and agreed to by us (the “B. Riley Fee Agreement”). The B. Riley Guaranty provides for the guarantee of all of our obligations under the Credit Agreement. The B. Riley Guaranty is enforceable in certain circumstances, including, among others, certain events of default and the acceleration of our obligations under the Credit Agreement. The B. Riley Fee Agreement provides, among other things, for an annual fee to be paid to B. Riley by us in an annual amount equal to 2.00% of Aggregate Revolving Commitments under the Credit Agreement (or approximately $3.0 million) as consideration for B. Riley’s agreements and commitments under the B. Riley Guaranty. The B. Riley Fee Agreement also requires us to reimburse B. Riley to the extent the B. Riley Guaranty is called upon by the agent or lenders under the Credit Agreement and requires us to execute a junior secured promissory note with respect to the same within 60 days after the execution of the B. Riley Fee Agreement (or such other date as B. Riley may agree to).
On April 30, 2024, we, along with certain subsidiaries as guarantors, the lenders party to the Credit Agreement, and Axos, as administrative agent, entered into the First Amendment to Credit Agreement (the “First Amendment”). The First Amendment, among other things, amends the terms of the Credit Agreement to increase the amounts available to be borrowed based on inventory in the borrowing base under the Credit Agreement (the "Increased Inventory Period"). In 2024, the Increased Inventory Period commences on April 30 and ends on July 31 and would provide approximately $6.0 million additional available borrowings under the Credit Agreement.
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On July 3, 2024, we, with certain of our subsidiaries as guarantors, the lenders party to the Credit Agreement, and Axos, as administrative agent, entered into the Second Amendment. Pursuant to the Second Amendment, Axos and the Lenders party to the Credit Agreement consented to the Company’s engagement in the Specified Transactions, and agreed that the consummation of any Specified Transaction would not result in an event of default under the Credit Agreement. As a condition to the forgoing consent and agreements, the Company agreed to apply the net cash proceeds of all three occurrences of the Specified Transactions in the following order, irrespective of the order of consummation of the Specified Transactions: (i) to the repayment of revolving loans under the Credit Agreement, in an aggregate amount equal to $10.0 million (the “Specified Revolver Paydown”); (ii) to the repayment of liabilities in respect of the certain pension plans of the Company and its subsidiaries, in an aggregate amount equal to $15.0 million; (iii) to the repayment of letter of credit borrowings or advances, or if no such amounts are outstanding, to the cash collateralization of existing letter of credit obligations, in an aggregate amount equal to $10.0 million; (iv) to PNC in an amount not exceeding $1.6 million in connection with the repayment and/or cash collateralization of certain existing facilities; (v) to the repayment of revolving loans under the Credit Agreement, in an aggregate amount equal to $54.0 million (which amounts may be reborrowed in whole or in part to the extent permitted under the Credit Agreement at such time and may be used for purposes permitted under the Credit Agreement, including for working capital needs); (vi) to the repayment of the Senior Notes due 2026 or any additional unsecured senior notes issued under the Company’s unsecured notes indenture, in an aggregate amount equal to $193.0 million; and (vii) the remainder to be retained by the Company to finance working capital, capital expenditures and acquisitions and for general corporate purposes (including the payment of fees and expenses).
The Second Amendment further amended the Credit Agreement by sunsetting the option to increase the amounts available to be borrowed based on inventory in the borrowing base under the Credit Agreement following the Specified Revolver Paydown, and extended the maturity date under the agreement from August 30, 2025 to October 31, 2025 in the event that the Indebtedness under any of the Company’s unsecured notes has not been refinanced pursuant to a permitted refinancing under the agreement. The maturity date of the Credit Agreement otherwise remains January 18, 2027. The October 31, 2025 maturity date was subsequently extended to November 28, 2025 in the Fourth Amendment to Credit Agreement, as described below.
On August 7, 2024, we, with certain of our subsidiaries as guarantors, the lenders party to the Credit Agreement, and Axos, as administrative agent, entered into the Third Amendment to the Credit Agreement ("Third Amendment"). The Third Amendment amended the definition of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA to (i) exclude certain costs incurred in connection with the settlement of the Glatfelter Litigation; and (ii) add back certain contributions currently required to be made by us or our Subsidiaries to the U.S. Plan, up to an aggregate maximum of $15.0 million.
On November 8, 2024, we, with certain of our subsidiaries as guarantors, the lenders party to the Credit Agreement and Axos, as administrative agent, entered into the Fourth Amendment. The Fourth Amendment, among other things: (i) extends the maturity date from October 31, 2025 to November 28, 2025 in the event that the Indebtedness under any of the Company's unsecured notes has not been refinanced pursuant to a permitted refinancing under the agreement (the maturity date otherwise remains January 28, 2027); (ii) increases the minimum availability amount from $2.0 million to $5.0 million following the earlier of (a) the receipt by the lenders of any cash proceeds from the SPIG/GMAB disposition or (b) November 15, 2024; (iii) amends the definition of Cash Dominion Event to mean a continuing event of default or failure of the Company to maintain availability of the lesser of (x) the minimum availability amount and (y) 15% of the loan cap (previously $7.5 million or 15% of the loan cap); (iv) amends the definition of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA to add back certain recoveries from a representations and warranties insurance policy claim related to B&W Solar, up to $6.8 million; and (v) provides that the Letter of Credit sublimit shall be reduced on a dollar-for-dollar basis with any Specified L/C Paydown made pursuant to the Second Amendment.
At September 30, 2024, we had a total of $124.2 million outstanding on the Axos Credit Agreement, which includes $30.5 million drawn on the revolving credit portion of the facility and $93.7 million drawn on the letter of credit portion. At September 30, 2024, cash collateralizing the letters of credit totaling $93.7 million is classified as Restricted cash, of which $59.8 million is classified as current and $33.9 million as long-term.
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As of September 30, 2024, Loans payable in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets totaled $135.7 million, net of debt issuance costs of $0.5 million, of which $3.0 million is classified as current and $132.7 million as long-term loans payable in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. In addition to the amounts outstanding on our revolving debt facilities, Loans payable also includes $11.5 million, net of debt issuance costs of $0.5 million, related to sale-leaseback financing transactions.
As of December 31, 2023, we had Loans payable of $41.6 million, net of debt issuance costs of $0.5 million, of which $6.2 million is classified as current and $35.4 million as long-term loans payable in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Included in these amounts was approximately $12.3 million, net of debt issuance costs of $0.5 million, related to sale-leaseback financing transactions.
Revolving and Letter of Credit Agreements with PNC and MSD
In June 2021, we entered into a revolving credit agreement (the “Revolving Credit Agreement”) with PNC as administrative agent, and a letter of credit agreement (the “Letter of Credit Agreement”) with PNC, pursuant to which PNC agreed to issue up to $110.0 million in letters of credit that were secured in part by cash collateral provided by MSD, as well as a reimbursement, guaranty and security agreement with MSD, as administrative agent, and the cash collateral providers from time to time party thereto, along with certain of our subsidiaries as guarantors, pursuant to which we are obligated to reimburse MSD and any other cash collateral provider to the extent the cash collateral provided by MSD and any other cash collateral provider to secure the Letter of Credit Agreement was drawn to satisfy draws on letters of credit (the “Reimbursement Agreement” and collectively with the Revolving Credit Agreement and Letter of Credit Agreement, the “Debt Facilities”). Our obligations under the Debt Facilities were guaranteed by certain of our existing and future domestic and foreign subsidiaries. B. Riley, a related party, provided a guaranty of payment with regard to our obligations under the Reimbursement Agreement. The Debt Facilities were effectively replaced by the Credit Agreement in January 2024. The Revolving Credit Agreement was terminated in connection with our entry into the Credit Agreement and we transitioned letters of credit outstanding under the Letter of Credit Agreement and Reimbursement Agreement to the Credit Agreement. All outstanding letters of credit were transitioned to the Credit Agreement by September 30, 2024, and the Letter of Credit Agreement and Reimbursement Agreement were terminated. We recognized a loss on debt extinguishment of $0.7 million and $6.8 million in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively, related to the write-off of unamortized deferred financing fees and other costs incurred to exit the Debt Facilities.
A summary of usage of letters of credit under the domestic facilities is as follows. Due to the timing of the transition of our Letter of Credit Arrangements from PNC and MSD to Axos, balances as of September 30, 2024 are with Axos and balances as of September 30, 2023 are with PNC and MSD.
September 30,
2024
2023
Letters of credit under domestic facilities:
Performance letters of credit
$
59,861
$
84,010
Financial letters of credit
22,550
13,091
Total outstanding
$
82,411
$
97,101
Backstopped letters of credit
$
14,042
$
31,621
Surety backstopped letters of credit
$
13,177
$
12,235
Letters of credit subject to currency revaluation
$
39,892
$
61,750
Other Letters of credit, bank guarantees and surety bonds
Certain of our subsidiaries, that are primarily outside of the United States, have credit arrangements with various commercial banks and other financial institutions for the issuance of letters of credit and bank guarantees in association with contracting activity.
We have posted surety bonds to support contractual obligations to customers relating to certain contracts. We utilize bonding facilities to support such obligations, but the issuance of bonds under those facilities is typically at the surety's discretion.
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These bonds generally indemnify customers should we fail to perform our obligations under our applicable contracts. We, and certain of our subsidiaries, have jointly executed general agreements of indemnity in favor of surety underwriters relating to surety bonds the underwriters issue in support of some of our contracting activity.
The following table provides a summary of outstanding letters of credit issued outside of the domestic facilities, and outstanding surety bonds:
September 30,
2024
2023
Letters of credit under non-domestic facilities
$
34,527
$
52,716
Surety Bonds
$
179,884
$
146,448
Our ability to obtain and maintain sufficient capacity under our current debt facilities is essential to allow us to support the issuance of letters of credit, bank guarantees and surety bonds. Without sufficient capacity, our ability to support contract security requirements in the future will be diminished.
NOTE 15 – CAPITAL STOCK
Preferred Stock
During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, our Board of Directors approved dividends totaling $11.1 million to holders of the Preferred Stock. There were no cumulative undeclared dividends of the Preferred Stock at September 30, 2024, and all declared dividends have been paid as of September 30, 2024.
Common Stock
On April 10, 2024, we entered into a sales agreement (the “Sales Agreement”) with B. Riley Securities, Inc., Seaport Global Securities LLC, Craig-Hallum Capital Group LLC and Lake Street Capital Markets, LLC (together, the “Agents”), in connection with the offer and sale from time to time of shares of our common stock, having an aggregate offering price of up to $50.0 million through the Agents (such offering, the “At-the-Market” offering). As of September 30, 2024, 2.4 million shares have been sold pursuant to the Sales Agreement, for net proceeds of $2.0 million.
On July 11, 2024, we entered into a registration rights agreement (the “Registration Rights Agreement”) with B. Riley. Pursuant to the Registration Rights Agreement, we have agreed to provide B. Riley with customary demand registration rights for all shares of our common stock they beneficially own, including any common stock issuable upon the exercise of any warrants that may be issued to them under the B. Riley Fee Agreement, as described in Note 14 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
Subsequent to September 30, 2024 through October 25, 2024, we have sold 1.9 million shares of our common stock for net proceeds of $4.7 million.
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NOTE 16 –INTEREST EXPENSE AND RESTRICTED CASH
Interest expense in the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements consisted of the following components:
Three Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in thousands)
2024
2023
2024
2023
Components associated with borrowings from:
Senior notes
$
6,407
$
6,414
$
19,098
$
19,167
Revolving Credit Agreement
$
678
$
505
3,639
$
505
7,085
6,919
22,737
19,672
Components associated with amortization or accretion of:
Revolving Credit Agreement
1,326
1,104
3,951
3,252
Senior notes
653
638
1,947
1,887
1,979
1,742
5,898
5,139
Components associated with interest from:
Lease liabilities
580
914
1,683
2,235
Letter of Credit interest and fees
692
2,798
4,704
7,974
Other interest expense
284
1,043
966
2,228
1,556
4,755
7,353
12,437
Total interest expense
$
10,620
$
13,416
$
35,988
$
37,248
The following table provides a reconciliation of Cash, cash equivalents and Short-term and Long-term restricted cash reported within the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows:
(in thousands)
September 30, 2024
December 31, 2023
Held by foreign entities
$
21,579
$
44,388
Held by U.S. entities
9,050
20,947
Cash and cash equivalents
30,629
65,335
Reinsurance reserve requirements
1,473
380
Project indemnity collateral
217
—
Bank guarantee collateral
1,844
1,823
Letters of credit collateral (1)
93,714
584
Hold-back for acquisition purchase price (2)
—
2,950
Escrow for long-term project (3)
42
297
Current and Long-term restricted cash
97,290
6,034
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash shown in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
$
127,919
$
71,369
(1) Beginning in January 2024, we have drawn, $93.7 million on the Axos Credit Agreement for letter of credit collateral, which is reflected in Current and Long-term restricted cash in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
(2) The purchase price for FPS was $59.2 million, and included an initial hold-back of $5.9 million which was included in Current restricted cash and cash equivalents and Other accrued liabilities in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The final payment was made in the amount of $3.0 million during the first quarter of 2024.
(3) On December 15, 2021, we entered into an agreement to place $11.4 million in an escrow account as security to ensure project performance. The remaining amount of $0.3 million will be reclassified from Long-term restricted cash to Current restricted cash on September 30, 2024, with a scheduled final settlement on September 30, 2025.
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NOTE 17 – PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES
In the three months ended September 30, 2024, income tax expense from continuing operations was $0.2 million, resulting in an effective tax rate of (1.5)%. In the three months ended September 30, 2023, income tax expense from continuing operations was $(0.3) million, resulting in an effective tax rate of 2.6%.
In the nine months ended September 30, 2024, income tax expense from continuing operations was $6.1 million, resulting in an effective tax rate of 136.5%. In the nine months ended September 30, 2023, income tax expense from continuing operations was $2.0 million, resulting in an effective tax rate of (9.0)%.
Our effective tax rate for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 is not reflective of the U.S. statutory rate due to valuation allowances against certain net deferred tax assets and discrete items. We have unfavorable discrete items relating to continuing operations of $0.1 million and $1.7 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, which primarily represent withholding taxes and the tax consequences associated with the sale of BWRS. We had unfavorable discrete items relating to continuing operations of $0.8 million and $0.5 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023, which primarily represented withholding taxes and return-to-accrual adjustments.
We are subject to federal income tax in the United States and numerous countries that have statutory tax rates different than the United States federal statutory rate of 21%. The most significant of these foreign operations are located in Canada, Denmark, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Sweden, and the United Kingdom, with effective tax rates ranging between approximately 19% and 30% We provide for income taxes based on the tax laws and rates in the jurisdictions where we conduct operations. These jurisdictions may have regimes of taxation that vary in both nominal rates and the basis on which these rates are applied. Our consolidated effective income tax rate can vary from period to period due to these foreign income tax rate variations, changes in the jurisdictional mix of our income, and valuation allowances.
NOTE 18 – CONTINGENCIES
Litigation Relating to Boiler Installation and Supply Contract
On December 27, 2019, a complaint was filed against Babcock & Wilcox by P.H. Glatfelter Company (“Glatfelter”) in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, Case No. 1:19-cv-02215-JPW, alleging claims of breach of contract, fraud, negligent misrepresentation, promissory estoppel and unjust enrichment (the “Glatfelter Litigation”). The complaint alleges damages in excess of $58.9 million. On March 16, 2020 we filed a motion to dismiss, and on December 14, 2020 the court issued its order dismissing the fraud and negligent misrepresentation claims. On January 11, 2021, we filed an answer and a counterclaim for breach of contract, seeking damages in excess of $2.9 million. On November 30, 2022, we and Glatfelter each filed cross-motions for summary judgment. On June 21, 2023, the court granted our motion in part, dismissing Glatfelter’s promissory estoppel and unjust enrichment claims, dismissing Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. entirely (Glatfelter's remaining claim is asserted against The Babcock & Wilcox Company), and finding that Plaintiffs’ claims for damages will be subject to the contractual cap on liability, and denied Glatfelter’s motion for summary judgment.
On August 8, 2024, we and Glatfelter entered into a settlement agreement to resolve the Glatfelter Litigation (the “Glatfelter Settlement Agreement”). Pursuant to the Glatfelter Settlement Agreement, we agreed to pay Glatfelter a total sum of $6.5 million (the “Settlement Amount”), to be paid in six consecutive monthly installments that began on September 3, 2024. The Settlement Amount is subject to a letter of credit backstopping the payments and contains customary confidentiality and non-disparagement provisions. The amount to be paid is fully accrued and reflected in Other accrued liabilities in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at September 30, 2024.
Other
Due to the nature of our business, from time to time, we are involved in routine litigation or subject to disputes or claims related to our business activities, including, among other things: performance or warranty-related matters under our customer and supplier contracts and other business arrangements; and workers' compensation, premises liability and other claims. Based on prior experience, except as disclosed above, we do not expect that any of these other litigation proceedings, disputes and claims will have a material adverse effect on our condensed consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
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NOTE 19 – ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
Gains and losses deferred in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) ("AOCI") are generally reclassified and recognized in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations once they are realized. The currency translation loss reclassification of AOCI to net loss is a result of the sale of BWRS in the current year. The changes in the components of AOCI, net of tax, for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 were as follows:
(in thousands)
Currency translation loss
Net unrecognized loss related to benefit plans (net of tax)
Total
Balance at December 31, 2023
$
(64,778)
$
(1,583)
$
(66,361)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications
(3,125)
—
(3,125)
Reclassification of AOCI to net loss
—
231
231
Net other comprehensive income (loss)
(3,125)
231
(2,894)
Balance at March 31, 2024
$
(67,903)
$
(1,352)
$
(69,255)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications
(2,266)
—
(2,266)
Reclassification of AOCI to net loss
1,201
232
1,433
Net other comprehensive income (loss)
(1,065)
232
(833)
Balance at June 30, 2024
$
(68,968)
$
(1,120)
$
(70,088)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications
$
3,241
$
—
$
3,241
Reclassification of AOCI to net loss
$
—
$
231
$
231
Net other comprehensive income (loss)
3,241
231
3,472
Balance at September 30, 2024
$
(65,727)
$
(889)
$
(66,616)
(in thousands)
Currency translation loss
Net unrecognized loss related to benefit plans (net of tax)
Total
Balance at December 31, 2022
$
(70,333)
$
(2,453)
$
(72,786)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications
4,592
—
4,592
Reclassification of AOCI to net loss
—
223
223
Net other comprehensive income
4,592
223
4,815
Balance at March 31, 2023
$
(65,741)
$
(2,230)
$
(67,971)
Other comprehensive income before reclassifications
3,527
—
3,527
Reclassification of AOCI to net loss
—
222
222
Net other comprehensive income
3,527
222
3,749
Balance at June 30, 2023
$
(62,214)
$
(2,008)
$
(64,222)
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications
$
(8,669)
$
—
$
(8,669)
Reclassification of AOCI to net loss
—
223
223
Net other comprehensive income (loss)
(8,669)
223
(8,446)
Balance at September 30, 2023
$
(70,883)
$
(1,785)
$
(72,668)
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The amounts reclassified out of AOCI by component and the affected Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations line items are as follows:
AOCI component
Line items in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations affected by reclassifications from AOCI
Three Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
2024
2023
2024
2023
Release of currency translation adjustment with the sale of business
Gain on sale of business
$
—
$
—
$
1,201
$
—
Pension and post retirement adjustments, net of tax
Benefit plans, net
231
223
694
668
Net (loss) income
$
231
$
223
$
1,895
$
668
NOTE 20 – FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
The following tables summarize our financial assets and liabilities carried at fair value, all of which were valued from readily available prices or using inputs based upon quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets (known as "Level 1" and "Level 2" inputs, respectively, in the fair value hierarchy established by the FASB Topic, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures). As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 we had no "Level 3" inputs.
Available-For-Sale Securities
Investments in available-for-sale securities are presented in Other assets in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets with contractual maturities ranging from 0 to 5 years.
(in thousands)
Available-for-sale securities
September 30, 2024
Level 1
Level 2
Corporate notes and bonds
$
5,190
$
5,190
$
—
Mutual funds
—
—
—
United States Government and agency securities
1,343
1,343
—
Total fair value of available-for-sale securities
$
6,533
$
6,533
$
—
(in thousands)
Available-for-sale securities
December 31, 2023
Level 1
Level 2
Corporate notes and bonds
$
3,144
$
3,144
$
—
Mutual funds
3
—
3
United States Government and agency securities
3,906
3,906
—
Total fair value of available-for-sale securities
$
7,053
$
7,050
$
3
Senior Notes
See Note 14 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for a discussion of the Senior Notes. The fair value of the Senior Notes is based on readily available quoted market prices as of September 30, 2024.
(in thousands)
September 30, 2024
Senior Notes
Carrying Value
Estimated Fair Value
8.125% Senior Notes due 2026 ('BWSN')
$
193,035
$
180,295
6.50% Senior Notes due 2026 ('BWNB')
$
151,440
$
128,421
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Other Financial Instruments
We used the following methods and assumptions in estimating our fair value disclosures for our other financial instruments:
•Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash. The carrying amounts that have been reported in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets for cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents approximate their fair values due to their highly liquid nature.
•Loans payable. We base the fair values of debt instruments on quoted market prices. Where quoted prices are not available, we base the fair values on Level 2 inputs such as the present value of future cash flows discounted at estimated borrowing rates for similar debt instruments or on estimated prices based on current yields for debt issues of similar quality and terms. The fair value of the Loans payable approximated its carrying amount at September 30, 2024.
NOTE 21– RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
We believe transactions with related parties were conducted on terms equivalent to those prevailing in an arm's length transaction.
Transactions with B. Riley
To our knowledge, B. Riley beneficially owns approximately 31.3% of the Company's outstanding common stock as of September 30, 2024. B. Riley currently has the right to nominate one member of our Board of Directors pursuant to the investor rights agreement we entered into with B. Riley in April 2019. The investor rights agreement also provides pre-emptive rights to B. Riley with respect to certain future issuances of our equity securities.
As described in Note 15 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, in April 2024, we entered into a sales agreement with B. Riley Securities, Inc., among others, in connection with the offer and sale from time to time of shares of our common stock. B. Riley is entitled to compensation equal to 3.0% of the gross proceeds from each sale of the shares sold through it as the designated Agent.
As described in Note 14 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, in connection with our entry into the Axos Credit Agreement in January 2024, we entered into a guaranty agreement and a fee and reimbursement agreement with B. Riley. The B. Riley Guaranty provides for the guarantee of all of our obligations under the Credit Agreement. The B. Riley Guaranty is enforceable in certain circumstances, including, among others, certain events of default and the acceleration of our obligations under the Credit Agreement. The B. Riley Fee Agreement provides, among other things, for us to pay an annual fee to B. Riley equal to 2.0% of Aggregate Revolving Commitments under the Credit Agreement (or approximately $3.0 million) as consideration for B. Riley’s agreements and commitments under the B. Riley Guaranty. The B. Riley Fee Agreement also requires us to reimburse B. Riley to the extent the B. Riley Guaranty is called upon by the agent or lenders under the Credit Agreement and requires us to execute a junior secured promissory note with respect to the same within 60 days after the execution of the B. Riley Fee Agreement (or such other date as B. Riley may agree to).
We entered into an agreement with BRPI Executive Consulting, LLC, an affiliate of B. Riley, in November 2018 and amended the agreement in November 2020 and December 2023 to retain the services of Mr. Kenneth Young, to serve as our Chief Executive Officer until December 31, 2028, unless terminated by either party with thirty days written notice. Under this agreement, payments are $0.75 million per annum, paid monthly. Subject to the achievement of certain performance objectives as determined by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors, a bonus or bonuses may also be earned and payable to BRPI Executive Consulting, LLC. In September 2024, we came to an agreement with BRPI Executive Consulting, LLC to terminate the agreement to retain the services of Mr. Kenneth Young effective immediately. Concurrently, we entered into a direct arrangement with Mr. Kenneth Young. We have paid $0.4 million and $0.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, to BRPI Executive Consulting, LLC.
See Note 15 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for information regarding a Registration Rights Agreement entered into with B. Riley in July 2024.
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NOTE 22 – NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS AND STANDARDS
New accounting standards to be adopted
We consider the applicability and impact of all issued ASUs. Certain recently issued ASUs were assessed and determined to be not applicable. New accounting standards not yet adopted that could affect the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in the future are summarized as follows:
In October 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-06, Disclosure Improvements: Codification Amendments in Response to the SEC's Disclosure Update and Simplification Initiative. The new guidance is intended to align U.S. GAAP and SEC requirements while facilitating the application of U.S. GAAP for all entities. The effective date of ASU 2023-06 depends on (1) whether an entity is already subject to the SEC's current disclosure requirements and (2) whether and, if so, when the SEC removed related requirements from its regulations. For entities that are already subject to the SEC's current disclosure requirements, the effective date for each amendment will be the date on which the SEC's removal of that related disclosure requirement from Regulation S-X or Regulation S-K becomes effective, with early adoption prohibited. If the SEC has not removed the related requirements from its regulations by June 30, 2027, the amendments made by ASU 2023-06 will be removed from the Codification and will not become effective for any entity. We are currently evaluating the impact of this standard on the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures, which requires a public entity to disclose significant segment expenses and other segment items in interim and annual periods and expands the ASC 280 disclosure requirements for interim periods. The ASU also explicitly requires public entities with a single reportable segment to provide all segment disclosures under ASC 280, including the new disclosures under the ASU. ASU 2023-07 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023 and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. Early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the impact of this standard on the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. We expect minimal impact to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, other than the required enhanced disclosures.
In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures, which requires disclosure of specific categories in the effective tax rate reconciliation and additional information for reconciling items that meet a quantitative threshold. The standard is intended to benefit investors by providing more detailed income tax disclosures to assess how an entity's operations and related tax risks and tax planning and operational opportunities affect its tax rate and prospects for future cash flows. ASU 2023-09 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024. Early adoption is permitted. Adoption of the standard will only impact the income tax disclosures and is not expected to be material to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
NOTE 23 – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Divestiture
On October 8, 2024, we, through our B&W PGG Luxembourg Finance Sárl subsidiary and Babcock & Wilcox A/S subsidiary, entered into an agreement to sell the entire issued and outstanding share capital of our subsidiaries SPIG S.p.A ("SPIG") and Babcock & Wilcox Volund AB f/k/a Gotaverken Miljo AB ("GMAB"), to Auctus Neptune Holding S.p.A, which closed on October 30, 2024. We received net cash proceeds of $33.7 million and recorded an impairment of $5.8 million as of September 30, 2024. The proceeds will be used to support working capital needs and reduce outstanding debt.
Sales of Common Stock
We sold 1.9 million shares our of common stock pursuant to the Sales Agreement described in Note 15 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, between September 30, 2024 andOctober 25, 2024 for net proceeds of $4.7 million.
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Fourth Amendment to Credit Agreement
On November 8, 2024, we, with certain of our subsidiaries as guarantors, the lenders party to the Credit Agreement and Axos, as administrative agent, entered into the Fourth Amendment. The Fourth Amendment, among other things: (i) extends the maturity date from October 31, 2025 to November 28, 2025 in the event that the Indebtedness under any of the Company's unsecured notes has not been refinanced pursuant to a permitted refinancing under the agreement (the maturity date otherwise remains January 28, 2027); (ii) increases the minimum availability amount from $2.0 million to $5.0 million following the earlier of (a) the receipt by the lenders of any cash proceeds from the SPIG/GMAB disposition or (b) November 15, 2024; (iii) amends the definition of Cash Dominion Event to mean a continuing event of default or failure of the Company to maintain availability of the lesser of (x) the minimum availability amount and (y) 15% of the loan cap (previously $7.5 million or 15% of the loan cap); (iv) amends the definition of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA to add back certain recoveries from a representations and warranties insurance policy claim related to B&W Solar, up to $6.8 million; and (v) provides that the Letter of Credit sublimit shall be reduced on a dollar-for-dollar basis with any Specified L/C Paydown made pursuant to the Second Amendment.
Employment Contracts and Updates
As previously disclosed by the Company, the services of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, Kenneth M. Young (who also serves as the Chairman of the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”)), have been provided to the Company pursuant to an Independent Contractor Agreement (the “Consulting Agreement”), dated September 20, 2024, by and between the Company and OpenSky, LLC (“OpenSky”), an entity wholly-owned by Mr. Young. On November 8, 2024, the Company entered into an Executive Employment Agreement with Mr. Young (the “Employment Agreement”). The Employment Agreement is to take effect on December 1, 2024 (the “Effective Date”) and terminates the Consulting Agreement between the Company and OpenSky as of that same date. See Part II, Item 5 for more details.
In addition, on November 7, 2024, the Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors approved a retention bonus payment of $425,000 for Christopher S. Riker, the Company’s Sr. Vice President, Thermal Energy. See Part II, Item 5 for more details.
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following discussion of our financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the financial statements and the notes thereto included in Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements under Item 1 of this Quarterly Report. The following discussion contains forward-looking statements that reflect our plans, estimates, and beliefs. Our actual results could differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements as a result of many factors, including those described in more detail under "Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023. See also "Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Information" herein. All amounts referred to in this discussion and analysis are on a continuing operations basis, unless otherwise noted.
BUSINESS OVERVIEW
We are a globally-focused renewable, environmental and thermal technologies provider with over 155 years of experience providing diversified energy and emissions control solutions to a broad range of industrial, electrical utility, municipal and other customers. Our innovative products and services are organized into three market-facing segments. Our reportable segments are as follows:
•Babcock & Wilcox Renewable:Our innovative hydrogen generation technology (BrightLoopTM) supports global climate goals including the decarbonization of industrial and utility steam and power producers. BrightLoopTM offers significant advantages over other hydrogen generation technologies as it generates competitively priced hydrogen from a wide range of fuels (including solid fuels such as biomass and coal) with a high rate of carbon captured resulting in low (or even negative) carbon intensity hydrogen. We also offer best-in-class technologies for efficient and environmentally sustainable power and heat generation, including waste-to-energy, oxygen-fired biomass-to-energy (OxyBrightTM), and black liquor systems for the pulp and paper industry. Our leading waste-to-energy technologies support a circular economy, diverting waste from landfills to use for power generation or district heating, while recovering metals and reducing emissions. To date, we have installed approximately 500 waste-to-
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energy and biomass-to-energy units at more than 300 facilities in approximately 30 countries which serve a wide variety of utility, waste management, municipality and investment firm customers.
•Babcock & Wilcox Environmental: Our full suite of best-in-class emissions control and environmental technology solutions for utility, waste-to-energy, biomass-to-energy, carbon black, and industrial steam generation applications supports environmental stewardship around the world. Our broad experience includes systems for ash handling, particulate control, nitrogen oxide and sulfur dioxide removal, dioxin and furan control, carbon dioxide capture, mercury control as well as other acid gas and pollutant control. Our ClimateBrightTM family of products including SolveBrightTM, OxyBrightTM, BrightLoopTM and BrightGenTM, places us at the forefront of hydrogen production and decarbonization technologies and development with many of the aforementioned products already commercially available and others ready for commercial deployment. We believe these technologies position us to compete in the bioenergy with carbon capture and sequestration market. Our portfolio of clean power production solutions continues to evolve to reach customers at all stages of their energy transition.
•Babcock & Wilcox Thermal: Our vast installed base of steam generation equipment and related auxiliaries spans the globe and includes customers in a variety of end markets including power generation, oil and gas, petrochemical, food and beverage, metals and mining, and others. We provide aftermarket parts, construction, maintenance, engineered upgrades and field services for our installed base as well as the installed base of other OEMs; the substantial and stable cash flows generated from these businesses helps to fund our investments in new clean energy initiatives. In addition to our aftermarket offerings, we also provide complete steam generation systems including package boilers, watertube and firetube waste heat boilers, and other boilers to medium and heavy industrial customers. Our unique range of offerings, coupled with the strength of our brand, provides a competitive advantage in existing and emerging markets.
Third Quarter 2024 Update
Management continues to adapt to macroeconomic conditions, including the impacts from inflation, changing interest rates and foreign exchange rate volatility, geopolitical conflicts (including the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East) and global shipping and supply chain disruptions that continued to have an impact during the first nine months of 2024. In certain instances, these situations have resulted in cost increases and delays or disruptions that have had, and could continue to have, an adverse impact on our ability to meet customers’ demands. We continue to actively monitor the impact of these market conditions on current and future periods and actively manage costs and our liquidity position to provide additional flexibility while still supporting our customers and their specific needs. The duration and scope of these conditions cannot be predicted, and therefore, any anticipated negative financial impact on our operating results cannot be reasonably estimated.
Discontinued Operations
During the third quarter of 2023, we committed to a plan to sell our B&W Solar business resulting in a significant change that would impact our operations. As of September 30, 2023, we met all of the criteria for the assets and liabilities of this business, formerly part of our B&W Renewable segment, to be accounted for as held for sale. In addition, we also determined that the operations of the B&W Solar business qualified as a discontinued operation, primarily based upon its significance to our current and historic operating losses.
We have classified B&W Solar as held for sale for longer than one year as of September 30, 2024. However, we have met the requirements for an exception to the one-year period as certain circumstances beyond our control have extended the period required to complete the sale within one year. Additionally, we have continued to market the business at a fair price, as determined by our valuation as of September 30, 2023. Therefore, we continued to meet the criteria to account for the B&W Solar business as held for sale and discontinued operations as of September 30, 2024.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Components of Our Results of Continuing Operations
Revenue
Our revenue is the total amount of income generated by our business and consists primarily of income from our renewable, environmental and thermal technology solutions that we provide to a broad range of industrial electric utility and other
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customers. Revenue from our operations is assessed based on our three market-facing segments, B&W Renewable, B&W Environmental and B&W Thermal.
Operating income (loss)
Operating income (loss) consists primarily of our revenue minus costs and expenses, including Cost of operations, SG&A, and advisory fees and settlement costs.
Net income (loss)
Net income (loss) consists primarily of operating income minus other income and expenses, including interest income, foreign exchange and expense related to our benefit plans.
Condensed Consolidated Results of Operations
The following discussion of our consolidated and business segment results of operations includes a discussion of Adjusted EBITDA, which, when used on a consolidated basis, is a non-GAAP financial measure. Adjusted EBITDA differs from net loss, the most directly comparable measure calculated in accordance with GAAP. Management believes that this financial measure is useful to investors because it excludes certain expenses, allowing investors to more easily compare our operating performance period to period. A reconciliation of net loss to Adjusted EBITDA is included in “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below.
Three Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in thousands)
2024
2023
$ Change
2024
2023
$ Change
Revenues:
B&W Renewable segment
$
38,165
$
87,079
$
(48,914)
$
151,399
$
256,421
$
(105,022)
B&W Environmental segment
56,579
46,421
10,158
161,162
134,551
$
26,611
B&W Thermal segment
119,909
106,981
12,928
350,285
384,227
$
(33,942)
Eliminations
(4,794)
(1,067)
(3,727)
(11,789)
(3,012)
$
(8,777)
Total Revenues
$
209,859
$
239,414
$
(29,555)
$
651,057
$
772,187
$
(121,130)
Three Months Ended September 30, 2024 and 2023
Revenues decreased by$29.6 millionto $209.9 million in the three months ended September 30, 2024 compared to $239.4 million in the three months ended September 30, 2023. The decrease is primarily driven by a $34.2 million decrease in revenue related to the sale of BWRS and fewer waste-to-energy projects performed in the current year, partially offset by growth of our domestic and European Environmental business discussed below, and the Thermal segment benefited from a large natural gas project and increased volume in parts during the year.
Operating income decreased by $7.0 million to a loss of $1.5 million in thethree months ended September 30, 2024, compared to $5.5 million in the three months ended September 30, 2023. The decrease is primarily attributable to the sale of BWRS which resulted in a reduction of income from the previous quarter of $7.4 million.
Loss from continuing operations decreased by $1.2 million to $11.1 million in the three months ended September 30, 2024 as compared to loss of $12.3 million in the three months ended September 30, 2023, driven by the sale of BWRS.
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Nine Months Ended September 30,2024 and 2023
Revenues decreased by $121.1 million to $651.1 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to $772.2 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The decrease is driven by a $48.1 million decrease in revenue as a large project in our U.S. construction business was completed in 2023 and not fully replaced in 2024 in the B&W Thermal segment, a $46.5 million decrease in the B&W Renewable segment revenue because, consistent with our strategy, we performed fewer waste-to-energy projects in the current year and a $35.3 million decrease due to the sale of BWRS.
Operating income increased by $25.8 million in the comparable nine months ended September 30, 2024 and September 30, 2023 to income of $45.1 million, primarily due to the gain of $40.2 million on the sale of BWRS, offset by a decrease of $9.5 million due to a large project in our U.S. construction business that was completed in 2023 and not fully replaced in 2024 in the B&W Thermal segment and a decrease of $6.5 million related to the settlement of a legal matter.
Income from continuing operations increased by $22.7 million to $1.6 million as compared to a loss of $24.4 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2023, driven by increased Operating income and offset by a loss on debt extinguishment of $6.8 million attributable to terminating the Revolving and Letter of Credit Agreements with PNC and MSD and a $1.3 million decrease in interest expense.
Bookings and Backlog
Bookings and backlog are our measures of remaining performance obligations under sales contracts. In addition, we monitor Implied Bookings and Backlog, which are bookings (backlog) plus amounts related to projects that have been awarded to us but are not fully under contract and/or projects under contract that are not yet fully released for performance. We believe these metrics provide investors, lenders and other users of our financial statements with a leading indicator of future revenues. It is possible that our methodology for determining bookings and backlog may not be comparable to methods used by other companies.
We generally include expected revenue from contracts in our backlog when we receive written confirmation from our customers authorizing the performance of work and committing the customers to payment for work performed. Backlog may not be indicative of future operating results, and contracts in our backlog may be canceled, modified or otherwise altered by customers. Backlog can vary significantly from period to period, particularly when large new build projects or operations and maintenance contracts are booked because they may be fulfilled over multiple years. Because we operate globally, our backlog is also affected by changes in exchange rates of foreign currencies each period.
Bookings represent changes to the backlog. Bookings include additions related to new business or increases in project scope, subtractions due to customer cancellations or reductions in scope, changes in estimates that affect selling price and revaluation of backlog denominated in foreign currency. We believe comparing bookings on a quarterly basis or for periods less than one year is less meaningful than for longer periods, and that shorter-term changes in bookings may not necessarily indicate a material trend.
The following tables include total bookings for the current and prior year quarter-to-date and year-to-date. Bookings, implied bookings, backlog and implied backlog exclude BWRS from all periods presented.
Three Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in approximate millions)
2024
2023
2024
2023
B&W Renewable
$
40.8
$
32.7
$
107.7
$
180.0
B&W Environmental
16.9
53.9
118.1
154.1
B&W Thermal
103.1
105.3
321.3
299.0
Other/eliminations
—
6.0
(3.2)
(4.8)
Total Bookings
$
160.8
$
197.9
$
543.9
$
628.3
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Implied bookings (1) as of September 30, 2024 and 2023 were as follows:
Three Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in approximate millions)
2024
2023
2024
2023
B&W Renewable
$
40.8
$
32.7
$
107.7
$
180.0
B&W Environmental
33.4
53.9
153.6
162.1
B&W Thermal
67.8
105.3
552.4
299.0
Other/eliminations
—
6.0
(3.2)
(4.8)
Total implied bookings
$
142.0
$
197.9
$
810.5
$
636.3
(1) Implied bookings are bookings plus projects that are awarded but not contracted or are under contract but not fully released for performance. B&W Environmental included $16.5 million in implied bookings for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and there was no implied bookings for the three months ended September 30, 2023; included $35.5 million and $8.0 million in implied bookings for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. B&W Thermal included $(35.3) million in implied bookings for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and there was no implied bookings for the three months ended September 30, 2023; included $231.1 million in implied bookings for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and there was no implied backlog for the nine months ended September 30, 2023.
The following tables include total backlog at the end of the quarter, compared to the same period in the prior year.
As of September 30,
(in approximate millions)
2024
2023
B&W Renewable (1)
$
96.1
$
133.1
B&W Environmental
65.5
172.8
B&W Thermal
184.9
196.2
Other/eliminations
15.1
4.7
Total Backlog
$
361.6
$
506.8
(1) B&W Renewable backlog has been adjusted downward $0.9 million and $119.9 million at September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, to remove O&M contracts that are recognized as disposed (see Note 6 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements).
Implied backlog (1) as of September 30, 2024 and 2023 was as follows:
As of September 30,
(in approximate millions)
2024
2023
B&W Renewable (2)
$
96.1
$
133.1
B&W Environmental
101.0
180.8
B&W Thermal
416.0
196.2
Other/eliminations
15.1
4.7
Total Implied Backlog
$
628.2
$
514.8
(1) Implied backlog is backlog plus projects that are awarded but not contracted or are under contract but not fully released for performance. B&W Environmental included $35.5 million and $8.0 million in implied backlog for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. B&W Thermal included $231.1 million in implied backlog for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and there was no implied backlog for the nine months ended September 30, 2023.
(2) B&W Renewable backlog has been adjusted downward $0.9 million and $119.9 million at September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, to remove O&M contracts that are recognized as disposed.
Of the backlog at September 30, 2024, we expect to recognize revenues as follows:
(in approximate millions)
2024
2025
Thereafter
Total
B&W Renewable
$
53.8
$
35.9
$
6.4
$
96.1
B&W Environmental
39.6
22.6
3.3
65.5
B&W Thermal
87.6
89.0
8.3
184.9
Other/eliminations
15.1
—
—
15.1
Expected revenue from backlog
$
196.1
$
147.5
$
18.0
$
361.6
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Changes in Contract Estimates
During the three and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, we recognized changes in estimated gross profit related to long-term contracts accounted for on the over time basis, which are summarized as follows:
Three Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in thousands)
2024
2023
2024
2023
Increases in gross profits for changes in estimates for over time contracts
$
3,831
$
1,494
$
12,790
$
8,842
Decreases in gross profits for changes in estimates for over time contracts
(1,869)
(1,068)
(10,490)
(8,231)
Net changes in gross profit for changes in estimates for over time contracts
$
1,962
$
426
$
2,300
$
611
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
We use non-GAAP financial measures internally to evaluate our performance and in making financial and operational decisions. When viewed in conjunction with GAAP results and the accompanying reconciliation, we believe that the presentation of these measures provides investors with greater transparency and a greater understanding of factors affecting our financial position and results of operations than GAAP measures alone. The presentation of non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the related financial results prepared in accordance with GAAP.
The following discussion of our business segment results of operations includes a discussion of Adjusted EBITDA on a consolidated basis, which is a non-GAAP metric and differs from the most directly comparable GAAP measure. Adjusted EBITDA on a consolidated basis is defined as the sum of the Adjusted EBITDA for each of the segments, further adjusted for corporate allocations and research and development costs. At a segment level, the Adjusted EBITDA presented in this report is consistent with the way the our chief operating decision maker reviews the results of operations and makes strategic decisions about the business and is calculated as earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization adjusted for items such as gains or losses arising from the sale of non-income producing assets, net pension benefits, restructuring activities, impairments, gains and losses on debt extinguishment, legal and settlement costs, costs related to financial consulting, research and development costs, costs and operating income from contracts in disposal, and other costs that may not be directly controllable by segment management and are not allocated to the segment. We present consolidated Adjusted EBITDA because we believe it is useful to investors to help facilitate comparisons of the ongoing, operating performance before corporate overhead and other expenses not attributable to the operating performance of our revenue generating segments.
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Three Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in thousands)
2024
2023
2024
2023
Net (loss) income
$
(5,331)
$
(116,760)
$
3,242
$
(134,247)
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax
5,736
(104,485)
4,886
(109,880)
Loss from continuing operations
(11,067)
(12,275)
(1,644)
(24,367)
Interest expense, net
10,327
13,353
35,103
37,096
Income tax expense
161
(331)
6,146
2,020
Depreciation & amortization
4,170
4,610
13,174
14,995
EBITDA
3,591
5,357
52,779
29,744
Gain on sale of business
—
—
(40,174)
—
Impairment of long-lived assets
5,838
—
5,838
—
Benefit plans, net
(94)
56
(282)
304
(Gain) loss on asset sales, net
376
(8)
422
(26)
Stock compensation
938
397
3,598
5,895
Restructuring activities and business services transition costs
496
1,285
2,843
3,267
Settlement and related legal costs
(61)
—
3,206
(2,463)
Loss on debt extinguishment
665
—
6,789
—
Acquisition pursuit and related costs
170
346
275
585
Product development (1)
2,063
895
5,122
3,313
Foreign exchange
(2,263)
4,935
(1,429)
4,242
Financial advisory services
1,052
—
1,295
—
Contract disposal (2)
6,058
4,293
10,116
8,373
Letter of credit fees
1,298
1,961
5,937
5,639
Other-net
2,156
449
1,744
768
Adjusted EBITDA
$
22,283
$
19,966
$
58,079
$
59,641
(1) Costs associated with development of commercially viable products that are ready to go to market.
(2) Impacts of the exit of our O&M contracts has been adjusted in the prior period to ensure uniform presentation with the current period.
Three Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in thousands)
2024
2023
2024
2023
Adjusted EBITDA
B&W Renewable segment
$
4,993
$
10,147
$
14,342
$
19,190
B&W Environmental segment
4,723
5,024
14,798
10,324
B&W Thermal segment
18,382
11,322
45,060
49,422
Corporate
(5,661)
(5,630)
(15,640)
(16,198)
Research and development
(150)
(897)
(477)
(3,097)
Total Adjusted EBITDA
$
22,287
$
19,966
$
58,083
$
59,641
Items Excluded from Adjusted EBITDA
Corporate
Corporate costs include SG&A expenses that are not allocated to the reportable segments. These costs include, among others, certain executive, compliance, strategic, reporting and legal expenses associated with governance of the organization and being an SEC registrant. Corporate expenses not allocated to the reportable segments totaled $5.7 million and $5.6 million in the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Corporate expenses not allocated to the reportable
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segments totaled $15.6 million and $16.2 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The decrease in the nine months ended September 30, 2024 is due to cost savings initiatives implemented late in 2023.
Research and development
Our research and development activities are focused on improving our products through innovations to reduce their cost and improve competitiveness and/or reduce performance risk of our products to better meet our and our customers’ expectations. Research and development expenses totaled $0.2 million and $0.9 million in the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Research and development expenses totaled $0.5 million and $3.1 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. In 2024, the focus of our development activities shifted to our BrightLoopTM and ClimateBrightTM portfolio, which is captured in the Product development category.
Gain on sale of business
Gain on sale of business of $40.2 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2024 is a result of the sale of BWRS. This is excluded from Adjusted EBITDA as it does not reflect the performance of the continuing businesses. We did not have any gains or losses for the nine months ended September 30, 2023.
Impairment of long-lived assets
We had an impairment on certain intangible assets of $5.8 million in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively, relating to the sale of SPIG and GMAB. In the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023 there was no impairment on long-lived assets.
Benefit plans, net
We recognize benefits from our defined benefit and other postretirement benefit plans based on actuarial calculations primarily because expected return on assets is greater than service cost. Service cost is low because our plan benefits are frozen except for a small number of hourly participants. Pension benefits for defined benefit and other postretirement benefits plans before MTM were a benefit of $0.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and expense of $0.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023, respectively. Pension benefits for defined benefit and other postretirement benefits plans before MTM were a benefit of $0.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and expense of $0.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023.
Refer to Note 13 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for further information regarding our pension and other postretirement plans.
(Gain) loss on asset sales, net
We, at times, will sell or dispose of certain assets that are unrelated to our operations. Therefore, we believe it is useful to exclude these gains and losses from our non-GAAP financial measures in order to highlight the performance of the business. We had a loss of $0.4 million in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively, relating to the sale of a non-core facility and an immaterial gain on asset sales in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023.
Stock compensation
The grant date fair value of stock compensation varies based on the derived stock price at the time of grant, valuation methodologies, subjective assumptions, and reward types. This may make the impact of this form of compensation on our current financial results difficult to compare to previous and future periods. Therefore, we believe it is useful to exclude stock-based compensation from our non-GAAP financial measures in order to highlight the performance of the business and to be consistent with the way many investors evaluate our performance and compare our operating results to peer companies.
Expenses related to restricted stock units are recorded at the Corporate level and are recognized on a straight-line basis over a 3-year vesting period, except for market-based restricted stock units which are recognized over a derived service period.
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Stock compensation was $0.9 million and $0.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Stock compensation was $3.6 million and $5.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Restructuring activities and business service transition costs
Restructuring activities and business services transition actions across our business units and corporate functions resulted in an expense of $0.5 million and $1.3 million in the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Restructuring activities and business services transition actions across our business units and corporate functions resulted in an expense of $2.8 million and $3.3 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The restructuring charges primarily consist of severance and related costs associated with non-recurring actions taken to transform our operations with impacts on employees and facilities used in our businesses. Business services transition costs relate to new technology implementation, expected to provide future benefit and are included in Selling, general and administrative expenses in the Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations. The expense in 2024 is entirely related to restructuring activities.
Settlements and related legal costs
Settlements and related legal costs were $0.1 million in the three months ended September 30, 2024; there were no Settlements and related legal costs in the three months ended September 30, 2023. Settlements and related legal costs were an expense of $3.2 million and a net benefit of $2.5 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The current year expense is driven by the $6.5 million settlement of a legal matter and expenses related to other litigation matters, offset by the favorable final settlement of amounts owed to the former owner of B&W Solar. The benefit in the prior year was driven by a favorable $2.5 million litigation settlement.
Loss on debt extinguishment
Losses on debt extinguishment were $0.7 million in the three months ended September 30, 2024 and $6.8 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2024. The losses were due to the write-off of deferred financing fees and certain other exit costs associated with our extinguishment of the Debt Facilities. We had no losses on debt extinguishments in the three or nine months ended September 30, 2023.
Product development
Our product development activities include sales, marketing, and other business development expenses for products and services still under development and not yet widely available. Product development expenses totaled $2.1 million and $0.9 million in the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Expenses were $5.1 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2024 as compared to $3.3 million in the comparable period of 2023. The increase resulted primarily from timing of specific research projects and increased development activities related to our BrightLoopTM commercialization efforts and to further develop our ClimateBrightTM portfolio. Management excludes these expenses from Adjusted EBITDA as they do not correlate to revenue or other operations occurring in the current period.
Foreign exchange
We translate assets and liabilities of our foreign operations into United States dollars at current exchange rates, and we translate items in our statement of operations at average exchange rates for the periods presented. We record adjustments resulting from the translation of foreign currency financial statements as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). We report foreign currency transaction gains and losses in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. Management excludes these expenses from Adjusted EBITDA as they do not reflect the ordinary course of business and are inherently unpredictable in timing and amount.
Foreign exchange was a gain of $2.3 million and a loss of $4.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and September 30, 2023, respectively. Foreign exchange was a gain of $1.4 million and a loss of $4.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Financial advisory services
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We had financial advisory services of $1.1 million and $1.3 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024, principally related to the sale of our SPIG and GMAB businesses. There were no expenses for financial advisory services in 2023.
Contract disposal
During the third quarter of 2024, we entered into an agreement to terminate our final existing O&M service contract. The termination date was October 31, 2024, and resulted in the payment of a break fee by B&W and various other payments between the parties in settlement of certain claims under the O&M. For the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, we had a net loss on contract disposals totaling $6.1 million and $4.3 million, respectively. We had a net loss of $10.1 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2024, and $8.4 million in nine months ended September 30, 2023. We believe it is useful to exclude the impact of this contract on our operating results as well as our backlog in order to highlight the performance of the ongoing business.
Letter of credit fees
Letter of credit fees are routinely incurred in the course of executing customer contracts. A portion of the fees are included in the contract prices with our customers. Certain letter of credit amounts represent performance guarantees akin to insurance that are not passed along to our customers and are excluded from Adjusted EBITDA as they do not reflect the performance of the business. Letter of credit fees not passed along to customers and included in Cost of operations were $1.3 million and $2.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Letter of credit fees were $5.9 million and $5.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Segment Results
B&W Renewable Segment Results
Three Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in thousands)
2024
2023
$ Change
2024
2023
$ Change
Revenues
$
38,165
$
87,079
$
(48,914)
$
151,399
$
256,421
$
(105,022)
Adjusted EBITDA
$
4,993
$
10,147
$
(5,154)
$
14,342
$
19,190
$
(4,848)
Three Months Ended September 30, 2024 and 2023
Revenues in the B&W Renewable segment decreased 56%, or $48.9 million, to $38.2 million in the three months ended September 30, 2024 from $87.1 million in the three months ended September 30, 2023. This is primarily attributable to the sale of BWRS, which accounted for $34.2 million of the decrease and consistent with our stated strategy, fewer waste-to-energy projects were performed in the current year, which accounted for $4.8 million of the revenue decrease between years.
Adjusted EBITDA in the B&W Renewable segment decreased $5.2 million, to $5.0 million in the three months ended September 30, 2024 from $10.1 million in the three months ended September 30, 2023 driven by $7.4 million related to the sale of BWRS partially offset by favorable project closeouts in the current quarter.
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024and2023
Revenues in the B&W Renewable segment decreased 41%, or $105.0 million, from $256.4 million to $151.4 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. This is primarily attributable to performing fewer waste-to-energy projects, which accounted for $46.5 million of the revenue decrease as well as the sale of BWRS which accounted for $30.5 million.
Adjusted EBITDA in the B&W Renewable segment decreased $4.8 million, to $14.3 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to $19.2 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2023. This is primarily attributable to the sale of BWRS.
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B&W Environmental Segment Results
Three Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in thousands)
2024
2023
$ Change
2024
2023
$ Change
Revenues
$
56,579
$
46,421
$
10,158
$
161,162
$
134,551
$
26,611
Adjusted EBITDA
$
4,723
$
5,024
$
(301)
$
14,798
$
10,324
$
4,474
Three Months Ended September 30, 2024 and 2023
Revenues in the B&W Environmental segment increased 22%, or $10.2 million, to $56.6 million in the three months ended September 30, 2024 from $46.4 million in the three months ended September 30, 2023. Approximately $7.7 million of the increase is attributable to growth in our domestic environmental and electrostatic precipitator business and $1.0 million of the increase is due to growth in our European environmental business.
Adjusted EBITDA in the B&W Environmental segment was $4.7 million in the three months ended September 30, 2024 compared to $5.0 million in the three months ended September 30, 2023. This is substantially in line with the previous year.
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024and2023
Revenues in the B&W Environmental segment increased 20%, or $26.6 million, to $161.2 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2024 from $134.6 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2023. Approximately $20.5 million of the increase is attributable to growth in our domestic environmental, ASH projects and electrostatic precipitator business and $2.2 million of the increase is due to growth in our European environmental business.
Adjusted EBITDA in the B&W Environmental segment was $14.8 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to $10.3 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The increase is primarily driven by the increased revenue described above as well as reductions in selling, general and administrative expenses.
B&W Thermal Segment Results
Three Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In thousands)
2024
2023
$ Change
2024
2023
$ Change
Revenues
$
119,909
$
106,981
$
12,928
$
350,285
$
384,227
$
(33,942)
Adjusted EBITDA
$
18,382
$
11,322
$
7,060
$
45,060
$
49,422
$
(4,362)
Three Months Ended September 30, 2024 and 2023
Revenues in the B&W Thermal segment increased 12%, or $12.9 million to $119.9 million in the three months ended September 30, 2024 from $107.0 million in the three months ended September 30, 2023. The increase is primarily the result of a large natural gas project which accounted for $4.2 million and an increase volume in parts which accounted for $4.8 million.
Adjusted EBITDA in the B&W Thermal segment increased $7.1 million to $18.4 million in the three months ended September 30, 2024 from $11.3 million in the three months ended September 30, 2023. The revenue drivers above resulted in an increase in Adjusted EBITDA of $4.2 million and favorable project closeouts in our construction business resulted in an increase of $2.1 million.
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024and2023
Revenues in the B&W Thermal segment decreased 9%, or $33.9 million, from $384.2 million to $350.3 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to the prior year, primarily driven by a $48.1 million decrease in the U.S. construction business as a result of a large construction project finishing in 2023 that was not fully replaced in 2024 offset partially by a large natural gas project of $9.6 million starting execution in 2024.
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Adjusted EBITDA in the B&W Thermal segment decreased $4.4 million from $49.4 million to $45.1 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to the prior year. The lower revenue in the U.S. construction business accounted for $9.6 million of the decrease partially offset by the large natural gas project of $3.0 million.
Other Factors Affecting Operating Results
Interest Expense
Three Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
(in thousands)
2024
2023
2024
2023
Components associated with borrowings from:
Senior Notes
$
6,407
$
6,414
$
19,098
$
19,167
Revolving Credit Facility
678
505
3,639
505
7,085
6,919
22,737
19,672
Components associated with amortization or accretion of:
Revolving Credit Agreement
1,326
1,104
3,951
3,252
Senior Notes
653
638
1,947
1,887
1,979
1,742
5,898
5,139
Components associated with interest from:
Lease liabilities
580
914
1,683
2,235
Letter of credit interest and fees
692
2,798
4,704
7,974
Other interest expense
284
1,043
966
2,228
1,556
4,755
7,353
12,437
Total interest expense
$
10,620
$
13,416
$
35,988
$
37,248
Interest expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 is lower due to the new debt agreements with Axos beginning in January 2024.
Income Taxes
Three Months Ended September 30,
Nine Months Ended September 30,
(In thousands, except for percentages)
2024
2023
$ Change
2024
2023
$ Change
(Loss) income before income tax expense
$
(10,906)
$
(12,606)
$
1,700
$
4,502
$
(22,347)
$
26,849
Income tax (benefit) expense
$
161
$
(331)
$
492
$
6,146
$
2,020
$
4,126
ETR continuing operations
(1.5)
%
2.6
%
136.5
%
(9.0)
%
Our income tax expense in the first nine months of 2024 reflects a full valuation allowance against our net deferred tax assets, except in Mexico, Canada, the United Kingdom, Brazil, Finland, Germany, Thailand, the Philippines, Indonesia, and Sweden. Deferred tax assets are evaluated each period to determine whether realization is more likely than not. Valuation allowances are established when management determines it is more likely than not that some portion, or all, of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. Valuation allowances may be removed in the future if sufficient positive evidence exists to outweigh the negative evidence under the framework of ASC 740, Income Taxes ("ASC 740").
Our effective tax rate for the first nine months of 2024 is not reflective of the United States statutory rate primarily due to a valuation allowance against certain net deferred tax assets and unfavorable discrete items. In certain jurisdictions where we anticipate a loss for the fiscal year or incur a loss for the year-to-date period for which a tax benefit cannot be realized in accordance with ASC 740, we exclude the loss in that jurisdiction from the overall computation of the estimated annual effective tax rate.
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Depreciation and Amortization
Depreciation expense was $2.2 million and $2.2 million in the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Depreciation expense was $6.5 million and $7.8 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Amortization expense was $2.0 million and $2.4 million in the three months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Amortization expense was $6.7 million and $7.2 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Liquidity
Our primary liquidity requirements include debt service, funding of dividends on preferred stock and working capital needs. We fund our liquidity requirements primarily through cash generated from operations, external sources of financing, including the Credit Agreement and Senior Notes, and equity offerings, including the Sales Agreement (as defined below) and our Preferred Stock, each of which are described in the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part I, Item I of this Quarterly Report in further detail.
On April 10, 2024, we entered into a sales agreement (the "Sales Agreement") with B. Riley Securities, Inc., Seaport Global Securities LLC, Craig-Hallum Capital Group LLC and Lake Street Capital Markets, LLC (together, the "Agents"), in connection with the offer and sale from time to time of shares of our common stock, having an aggregate offering price of up to $50.0 million, through the Agents. As of September 30, 2024, 2.4 million shares have been sold pursuant to the Sales Agreement. Refer to Note 15 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional discussion of the Sales Agreement.
We have historically incurred losses from operations, primarily due to losses recognized on our B&W Solar business as well as higher debt service costs and recurring cash deficits from operating activities. Our assessment of our ability to fund future operations is inherently subjective, judgment-based and susceptible to change based on future events. Currently, with existing cash on hand and available liquidity, we are projecting insufficient liquidity to fund operations through one year from the date this Quarterly Report is issued. These conditions and events raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. As described below, it is probable that our alternative measures contemplated alleviate the substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern.
In response to the conditions, we are implementing several strategies to obtain the required funding for future operations and are considering other alternative measures to improve cash flow, including suspension of the dividend on our Preferred Stock and delaying development of new products, which together we expect would reduce our annual cash spending by approximately $25 million. The following actions were completed through the issuance date of this Quarterly Report:
•sold our B&W Renewable Service A/S business for net proceeds of $83.5 million on June 28, 2024 (described in Note 3 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements);
•sold our SPIG and GMAB businesses for net proceeds of $33.7 million on October 30, 2024 (described in Note 23 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements);
•completed the sale of a non-core facility for net proceeds of $4.2 million;
•sold 4.3 million common shares pursuant to our At-The-Market Offering (described in Note 15 and Note 23 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements) for net proceeds of $6.7 million;
•negotiated the settlement of a liability to the former owner of B&W Solar at a discount, resulting in future cash savings of $7.2 million;
•received a $6.8 million insurance recovery pursuant to our Representations and Warranties Policy in connection with our purchase of B&W Solar (discussed further in Note 4 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements); and,
•initiated a company-wide cost savings plan with targeted annual savings of $31.5 million, $26.5 million of which has been achieved to date.
•We were granted a preliminary waiver of required minimum contributions to the Retirement Plan for Employees of Babcock & Wilcox Commercial Operations (the "U.S. Plan") by the PBGC, which if approved, is expected to reduce cash funding requirements in 2024 and increase contributions annually over the subsequent 5-year period (described in Note 13 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements).
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Based on our ability to raise funds through the actions noted above and our Cash and cash equivalents as of September 30, 2024, we have concluded it is probable that such actions would provide sufficient liquidity to fund operations for the next twelve months following the date of this Quarterly Report.
Cash and Cash Flows
At September 30, 2024, our cash and cash equivalents, current restricted cash and long-term restricted cash totaled $127.9 million and we had total debt of $475.4 million as well as $191.7 million of gross preferred stock outstanding. Our foreign business locations held $21.6 million of our total unrestricted cash and cash equivalents at September 30, 2024. In general, our foreign cash balances are not available to fund our U.S. operations unless the funds are repatriated or used to repay intercompany loans made from the U.S. to foreign entities, which could expose us to taxes we have not made a provision for in our results of operations. We have no plans to repatriate these funds to the U.S. Included in our total cash amount is $97.3 million of restricted cash at September 30, 2024, which is primarily related to collateral for certain letters of credit. We believe our future cash flows will be sufficient to cover debt repayments, other contractual obligations, capital expenditures and dividends for the next 12 months.
Cash used in operations was $96.3 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2024, which is primarily attributable to the year-to-date net income of $3.2 million, offset by the gain on sale of BWRS of $40.1 million and changes in working capital. Cash used in operations was $50.5 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2023, which was primarily attributable to a net loss of $134.2 million, offset by non-cash expenses for depreciation and amortization of long-lived assets of $16.5 million and goodwill impairment of $56.6 million.
Cash provided by investing activities was $78.0 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2024, primarily due to proceeds from the sale of BWRS business, offset by purchases of fixed assets. Cash used in investing activities were $8.6 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2023, primarily related to capital expenditures.
Cash provided by financing activities of $70.8 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2024, primarily related to the increased borrowing on loans of $93.7 million, partially offset by preferred stock dividend payments of $14.9 million and costs associated with the new Axos Credit Agreement. Cash provided by financing activities was $11.9 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2023 and was primarily related to the increased borrowing on loans of $24.6 million, partially offset by preferred stock dividend payments of $7.4 million.
Debt Facilities
As discussed in Note 14 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in Item 1 of this Quarterly Report, we entered into a new Credit Agreement with Axos in January 2024. B. Riley, a related party, has provided a guaranty of payment with regard to our obligations under the Credit Agreement. This agreement substantially replaces the existing Reimbursement Agreement, Revolving Credit Agreement and Letter of Credit Agreement. We completed the transition of letters of credit outstanding under the Letter of Credit Agreement and Reimbursement Agreement to the Credit Agreement in August 2024.
On April 30, 2024, we, along with certain subsidiaries as guarantors, the lenders party to the Credit Agreement , and Axos, as administrative agent, entered into the First Amendment to Credit Agreement (the “First Amendment”). The First Amendment, among other things, amends the terms of the Credit Agreement to increase the amounts available to be borrowed based on inventory in the borrowing base under the Credit Agreement (the "Increased Inventory Period"). In 2024, the Increased Inventory Period commences on April 30 and ends on July 31 and would provide approximately $6.0 million additional available borrowings under the Credit Agreement. The Increased Inventory Period is available to us upon our election in subsequent years (subject to a $75,000 fee if we make such an election), and commences on March 1 and ends on July 31.
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On July 3, 2024, we, with certain of our subsidiaries as guarantors, the lenders party to the Credit Agreement, and Axos, as administrative agent, entered into the Second Amendment. Pursuant to the Second Amendment, Axos and the Lenders party to the Credit Agreement consented to the Company’s engagement in the Specified Transactions, and agreed that the consummation of any Specified Transaction would not result in an event of default under the Credit Agreement. As a condition to the forgoing consent and agreements, the Company agreed to apply the net cash proceeds of all three occurrences of the Specified Transactions in the following order, irrespective of the order of consummation of the Specified Transactions: (i) to the repayment of revolving loans under the Credit Agreement, in an aggregate amount equal to $10.0 million (the “Specified Revolver Paydown”); (ii) to the repayment of liabilities in respect of the certain pension plans of the Company and its subsidiaries, in an aggregate amount equal to $15.0 million; (iii) to the repayment of letter of credit borrowings or advances, or if no such amounts are outstanding, to the cash collateralization of existing letter of credit obligations, in an aggregate amount equal to $10.0 million; (iv) to PNC in an amount not exceeding $1.6 million in connection with the repayment and/or cash collateralization of certain existing facilities; (v) to the repayment of revolving loans under the Credit Agreement, in an aggregate amount equal to $54.0 million (which amounts may be reborrowed in whole or in part to the extent permitted under the Credit Agreement at such time and may be used for purposes permitted under the Credit Agreement, including for working capital needs); (vi) to the repayment of the Senior Notes due 2026 or any additional unsecured senior notes issued under the Company’s unsecured notes indenture, in an aggregate amount equal to $193.0 million; and (vii) the remainder to be retained by the Company to finance working capital, capital expenditures and acquisitions and for general corporate purposes (including the payment of fees and expenses).
The Second Amendment further amended the Credit Agreement by sunsetting the option to increase the amounts available to be borrowed based on inventory in the borrowing base under the Credit Agreement following the Specified Revolver Paydown, and extended the maturity date under the agreement from August 30, 2025 to October 31, 2025 in the event that the Indebtedness under any of the Company’s unsecured notes has not been refinanced pursuant to a permitted refinancing under the agreement. The maturity date of the Credit Agreement otherwise remains January 18, 2027.
On August 7, 2024, we, with certain of our subsidiaries as guarantors, the lenders party to the Credit Agreement, and Axos, as administrative agent, entered into the Third Amendment to Credit Agreement ("Third Amendment"). The Third Amendment amended the definition of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA to (i) exclude certain costs incurred in connection with the settlement of the Glatfelter Litigation; and (ii) add back certain contributions currently required to be made by us or our Subsidiaries to the U.S. Plan, up to an aggregate maximum of $15.0 million.
On November 8, 2024, we, with certain of our subsidiaries as guarantors, the lenders party to the Credit Agreement and Axos, as administrative agent, entered into the Fourth Amendment. The Fourth Amendment, among other things: (i) extends the maturity date from October 31, 2025 to November 28, 2025 in the event that the Indebtedness under any of the Company's unsecured notes has not been refinanced pursuant to a permitted refinancing under the agreement (the maturity date otherwise remains January 28, 2027); (ii) increases the minimum availability amount from $2.0 million to $5.0 million following the earlier of (a) the receipt by the lenders of any cash proceeds from the SPIG/GMAB disposition or (b) November 15, 2024; (iii) amends the definition of Cash Dominion Event to mean a continuing event of default or failure of the Company to maintain availability of the lesser of (x) the minimum availability amount and (y) 15% of the loan cap (previously $7.5 million or 15% of the loan cap); (iv) amends the definition of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA to add back certain recoveries from a representations and warranties insurance policy claim related to B&W Solar, up to $6.8 million; and (v) provides that the Letter of Credit sublimit shall be reduced on a dollar-for-dollar basis with any Specified L/C Paydown made pursuant to the Second Amendment.
Usage under the Credit Agreement consisted of $22.5 million of financial letters of credit and $59.9 million of performance letters of credit at September 30, 2024.
Letters of Credit, Bank Guarantees and Surety Bonds
Certain of our subsidiaries, that are primarily outside of the United States, have credit arrangements with various commercial banks and other financial institutions for the issuance of letters of credit and bank guarantees in association with contracting activity. The aggregate value of all such letters of credit and bank guarantees outside of our Credit Agreement as of September 30, 2024 was $34.5 million. The aggregate value of the outstanding letters of credit provided under the Credit Agreement backstopping letters of credit or bank guarantees was $14.0 million as of September 30, 2024. Of the outstanding letters of credit issued under the Credit Agreement, $39.9 million are subject to foreign currency revaluation.
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We have posted surety bonds to support contractual obligations to customers relating to certain contracts. We utilize bonding facilities to support such obligations, but the issuance of bonds under those facilities is typically at the surety's discretion. These bonds generally indemnify customers should we fail to perform our obligations under our applicable contracts. We, and certain of our subsidiaries, have jointly executed general agreements of indemnity in favor of surety underwriters relating to surety bonds the underwriters issue in support of some of our contracting activity. As of September 30, 2024, bonds issued and outstanding under these arrangements in support of contracts totaled approximately $179.9 million. The aggregate value of the letters of credit backstopping surety bonds was $13.2 million.
Our ability to obtain and maintain sufficient capacity under our current debt facilities is essential to allow us to support the issuance of letters of credit, bank guarantees and surety bonds. Without sufficient capacity, our ability to support contract security requirements in the future will be diminished.
Other Indebtedness - Loans Payable
As of September 30, 2024, we had loans payable of $135.7 million, net of debt issuance costs of $0.5 million, of which $3.0 million is classified as current, and $132.7 million as long-term loans payable on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet. This includes $124.2 million drawn on the Credit Agreement, which is comprised of $30.5 million drawn on the revolving credit portion of the facility and $93.7 million drawn on the letter of credit portion, and $11.5 million, net of debt issuance costs of $0.5 million, related to sale-leaseback financing transactions.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES
For a summary of the critical accounting policies and estimates that we use in the preparation of the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, see "Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates" in our Annual Report for the year ended December 31, 2023. There have been no significant changes to our policies during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 from those disclosed in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Our exposures to market risks have not changed materially from those disclosed under "Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
As of the end of the period covered by this report, our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as that term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Exchange Act, as amended (the "Exchange Act")).
Based on this evaluation and because of the previously-reported material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of September 30, 2024.
Notwithstanding the conclusion by our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer that our disclosure controls and procedures as of September 30, 2024 were not effective, our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has concluded that the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements as of and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 present fairly, in all material respects, our financial position, results of operations and cash flows in conformity with GAAP.
Remediation Plan and Status
As of September 30, 2024, the material weaknesses previously disclosed have not yet been remediated. In response to the material weaknesses in our internal control over financial reporting, management has several remediation efforts in process, including:
•continuing to hire qualified accounting professionals;
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•developing and providing additional training to the accounting and financial reporting team;
•designing and implementing additional and/or enhanced controls in the areas of account reconciliations, contract accounting, financial statement analysis and complex and/or non-routine transactions;
•enhancing controls over IT user access and segregation of duties; and,
•developing and implementing a monitoring program to evaluate and assess whether controls are present and functioning appropriately.
We will continue to work towards full remediation of the material weaknesses to improve our internal control over financial reporting. The material weaknesses will not be considered remediated until the new and redesigned controls operate for a sufficient period of time and management has concluded, through testing, that these controls are designed and operating effectively. Accordingly, we will continue to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting in the areas affected by the material weaknesses.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
There were no changes in internal control over financial reporting (as defined by Rule 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) during the quarter ended September 30, 2024 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
Inherent Limitations in Effectiveness of Controls
Our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, does not expect that our disclosure controls and procedures, or our internal controls, will prevent all errors and all fraud. A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints, and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, have been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision making can be faulty, and that breakdowns can occur because of simple error or mistake or fraud. Additionally, controls can be circumvented by individuals or groups of persons or by an unauthorized override of the controls. Accordingly, because of the inherent limitations in our control system, misstatements in our public reports due to error or fraud may occur and not be detected.
PART II
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
For information regarding ongoing investigations and litigation, see Note 18 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part I, Item I of this Quarterly Report, which is incorporated by reference into this Item.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
We are subject to various risks and uncertainties in the course of our business. The discussion of such risks and uncertainties may be found under “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023. There have been no material changes to the risk factors set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
In accordance with the provisions of the employee benefit plans, we acquire shares in connection with the vesting of employee restricted stock units that require us to withhold shares to satisfy employee statutory income tax withholding obligations. We do not have a general share repurchase program at this time.
Item 5. Other Information
During the three months ended September 30, 2024, none of our directors or officers adopted or terminated a "Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement" or "non-Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangement," as each term is defined in Item 408(a) of Regulation S-K.
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On November 8, 2024, we, with certain of our subsidiaries as guarantors, the lenders party to the Credit Agreement and Axos, as administrative agent, entered into the Fourth Amendment. The Fourth Amendment, among other things: (i) extends the maturity date from October 31, 2025 to November 28, 2025 in the event that the Indebtedness under any of the Company's unsecured notes has not been refinanced pursuant to a permitted refinancing under the agreement (the maturity date otherwise remains January 28, 2027); (ii) increases the minimum availability amount from $2.0 million to $5.0 million following the earlier of (a) the receipt by the lenders of any cash proceeds from the SPIG/GMAB disposition or (b) November 15, 2024; (iii) amends the definition of Cash Dominion Event to mean a continuing event of default or failure of the Company to maintain availability of the lesser of (x) the minimum availability amount and (y) 15% of the loan cap (previously $7.5 million or 15% of the loan cap); (iv) amends the definition of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA to add back certain recoveries from a representations and warranties insurance policy claim related to B&W Solar, up to $6.8 million; and (v) provides that the Letter of Credit sublimit shall be reduced on a dollar-for-dollar basis with any Specified L/C Paydown made pursuant to the Second Amendment.
The Company paid an amendment fee of $75,000 to Axos in consideration of the Fourth Amendment. Certain of the lenders under the Credit Agreement, as well as certain of their respective affiliates, may perform for the Company and its subsidiaries, various commercial banking, investment banking, lending, underwriting, trust services, financial advisory and other financial services, for which they may receive customary fees and expenses.
As previously disclosed by the Company, the services of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer, Kenneth M. Young (who also serves as the Chairman of the Company’s Board of Directors (the “Board”)), have been provided to the Company pursuant to an Independent Contractor Agreement (the “Consulting Agreement”), dated September 20, 2024, by and between the Company and OpenSky, LLC (“OpenSky”), an entity wholly-owned by Mr. Young.
On November 8, 2024, the Company entered into an Executive Employment Agreement with Mr. Young (the “Employment Agreement”). The Employment Agreement is to take effect on December 1, 2024 (the “Effective Date”) and terminates the Consulting Agreement between the Company and OpenSky as of that same date.
The Employment Agreement provides for Mr. Young’s employment with the Company as its Chief Executive Officer. The Employment Agreement includes the following compensation and benefits for Mr. Young while he serves the Company in that position:
•Mr. Young will be entitled to an annual base salary of $800,000, which may be increased (but not decreased) by the Board (or a committee thereof) from time to time.
•Mr. Young will be entitled to an annual incentive bonus opportunity based on the achievement of performance criteria to be established by the Board (or a committee thereof) and other factors deemed relevant to the Board (or a committee thereof). Mr. Young’s annual target bonus opportunity will be 100% of his base salary for the corresponding year.
•Any Company equity-based awards for Mr. Young will be determined by the Board (or a committee thereof) in its sole discretion.
•Mr. Young will be entitled to participate in the Company’s employee benefit plans and arrangements generally made available to the Company’s other senior executives. Mr. Young will also be reimbursed for reasonable air fare between the state of his principal residence and the Company’s headquarters in Akron, Ohio and for the reasonable cost of hotel stay while working in the Company’s offices.
The term of Mr. Young’s employment with the Company under the Employment Agreement will be for an initial five-year term through the fifth anniversary of the Effective Date, with automatic one-year renewals unless one party has provided the other party with at least 90 days’ advance notice of non-renewal of the term and subject to earlier termination of employment by either the Company or Mr. Young. The Employment Agreement provides that, should Mr. Young’s term of service as a member of the Board end during the term of the Employment Agreement, the Company will nominate Mr. Young for re-election as a member of the Board in connection with the expiring term (provided that Mr. Young is able and willing to continue to serve in such capacity and subject to applicable laws).
The Employment Agreement generally provides that if Mr. Young’s employment with the Company is terminated by the Company without “cause” (as defined in the Employment Agreement), upon expiration of the term of the Employment
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Agreement then in effect by reason of the Company’s delivery of a notice of non-renewal, or by Mr. Young for “good reason” (as defined in the Employment Agreement), Mr. Young will be entitled to receive the following separation benefits: (1) a total of two times the sum of his annual base salary and target annual bonus, with such total amount paid out in installments over the two years following his separation date (or, in the event such termination of employment occurs on or within two years after a Change in Control (as defined in the Employment Agreement) of the Company, Mr. Young will instead be entitled to a total of three times the sum of his annual base salary and target annual bonus, with such total amount paid out in installments over the three years following his separation date); (2) payment of any bonus due for a fiscal year that ended prior to his separation date plus a pro-rata portion of his target bonus for the year in which his employment ends (pro-rata based on the number of days of employment during the year); (3) payment of an amount equal to 24 (36 if such termination of employment occurs on or within two years after a Change in Control of the Company) times the monthly cost for Mr. Young to continue healthcare coverage under COBRA for himself and his eligible dependents; (4) full vesting of any of his unvested benefits under the Company’s Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan and under the Company’s Restoration Plan; (5) as to each then-outstanding equity-based award granted by the Company to Mr. Young that vests based solely on continued service with the Company, accelerated vesting of any portion of the award that was scheduled to vest within one year after Mr. Young’s separation date (accelerated vesting of the entire outstanding and unvested portion of the award if such termination of employment occurs on or within two years after a Change in Control of the Company); and (6) as to each outstanding equity-based award granted by the Company to Mr. Young that is subject to performance-based vesting requirements, Mr. Young’s employment with the Company will be deemed to have continued for one year after his separation date (except that, if such termination of employment occurs on or within two years after a Change in Control of the Company, any service-based vesting requirement under the award will be deemed satisfied in full but the performance-based vesting measurement will still apply and will be treated as provided in the applicable award agreement). Mr. Young’s receipt of the separation benefits described above is conditioned on Mr. Young delivering a release of claims in favor of the Company. Mr. Young is not entitled to a tax gross-up payment if any of his benefits are subject to excise taxes under Sections 280G and 4999 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and Mr. Young’s benefits will be reduced, to the extent necessary to avoid such excise taxes, if such a reduction in Mr. Young’s benefits would put Mr. Young in a better after-tax position than receiving the benefits in full. The Employment Agreement also provides that Mr. Young will repay (or will cause OpenSky to repay) to the Company a pro-rated portion of the signing bonus previously paid to OpenSky pursuant to the Consulting Agreement if, before September 20, 2027, Mr. Young’s employment with the Company is terminated either by the Company for cause or voluntarily by Mr. Young.
The foregoing description of Mr. Young’s Employment Agreement is a summary, does not purport to be complete and is qualified in its entirety by reference to the Employment Agreement, which is attached hereto as Exhibit 10.7 and is incorporated herein by reference.
In addition, on November 7, 2024, the Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors approved a retention bonus payment of $425,000 for Christopher S. Riker, the Company’s Sr. Vice President, Thermal Energy. Mr. Riker must repay the full after-tax (net) amount of the retention bonus to the Company should his employment with the Company terminate for any reason other than exceptions named in the agreement, including death, disability, or any circumstance which would render him eligible for severance under the B&W Severance Plan, before November 30, 2027.
Master Separation Agreement, dated as of June 8, 2015, between The Babcock & Wilcox Company and Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to the Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2015 (File No. 001-36876)).
Restated Certificate of Incorporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2015 (File No. 001-36876)).
Certificate of Amendment of the Restated Certificate of Incorporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. Current Report on Form 8-K filed on June 17, 2019 (File No. 001-36876)).
Certificate of Amendment of the Restated Certificate of Incorporation, as amended (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 24, 2019 (File No. 001-36876)).
Certificate of Amendment of Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. Current Report on Form 8-K filed on May 23, 2023 (File No. 001-36876)).
Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.4 to the Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 (File No. 001-36876)).
Certificate of Designations with respect to the 7.75% Series A Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, dated May 6, 2021, filed with the Secretary of State of Delaware and effective on May 6, 2021 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.4 to the Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. Form 8-A filed on May 7, 2021 (File No. 001-36876)).
Certificate of Increase in Number of Shares of 7.75% Series A Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock, dated June 1, 2021 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. Current Report on Form 8-K filed on July 7, 2021 (File No. 001-36876)).
Registration Rights Agreement, among Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. and B. Riley Securities, Inc., dated July 11, 2024, filed herewith (File No. 001-36876).
Fourth Amendment to Credit Agreement among Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. and Axos Bank, dated November 8, 2024, filed herewith (File No. 001-36876).
Independent Contractor Agreement, dated September 20, 2024, between Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. and Kenny Young (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of the Babcock & Wilcox Enterprises, Inc. Current Report on Form 8-K filed September 23, 2024 (File No. 001-36876)).
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*Certain schedules and exhibits to this agreement have been omitted pursuant to Item 601(b)(2) of Regulation S-K. A copy of any omitted schedule and/or exhibit will be furnished to the SEC upon request.
†Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Section 13 or 15(d) of Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
BABCOCK & WILCOX ENTERPRISES, INC.
November 12, 2024
By:
/s/ Louis Salamone
Louis Salamone
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Accounting Officer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer and Duly Authorized Representative)