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Dec 31, 2020

Ameresco Q4 2020 Earnings Report

Reported record revenue and profits, driven by strength in Federal Projects Group and growth in Energy Asset and O&M recurring revenue businesses.

Key Takeaways

Ameresco reported a 3% increase in revenue to $314.3 million and a net income of $23.5 million for the fourth quarter of 2020. The company's performance was driven by continued strength in the Federal Solutions Group and growth in recurring revenue businesses.

Revenues increased 3% to $314.3 million.

Net income attributable to common shareholders increased to $23.5 million.

GAAP EPS increased to $0.47.

Adjusted EBITDA increased 21% to $35.7 million.

Total Revenue
$314M
Previous year: $307M
+2.5%
EPS
$0.47
Previous year: $0.46
+2.2%
Gross Profit
$58.2M
Previous year: $47.7M
+22.2%
Cash and Equivalents
$66.4M
Previous year: $33.2M
+99.9%
Free Cash Flow
-$19M
Previous year: -$76.1M
-75.0%
Total Assets
$1.75B
Previous year: $1.37B
+27.7%

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Forward Guidance

Ameresco expects revenues in the range of $1.1 billion to $1.15 billion and Adjusted EBITDA of $135 million to $145 million for 2021. Non-GAAP EPS is expected to range from $1.18 to $1.26.

Positive Outlook

  • Revenues in the range of $1.1 billion to $1.15 billion.
  • Adjusted EBITDA of $135 million to $145 million.
  • Non-GAAP EPS to range from $1.18 to $1.26.
  • Commissioning between 60 to 80 MWe of energy assets.
  • Substantial growth opportunities with the focus on low to no carbon energy solutions.

Challenges Ahead

  • Long-term budgetary impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Uncertainties with respect to the impact of accounting for redeemable non-controlling interests and taxes.
  • Potential adverse effect of the current pandemic of the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, on our financial condition.
  • Dependence on future developments which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted with confidence, including the scope, severity and duration of the pandemic.
  • Actions taken to contain the pandemic or mitigate its impact, and the direct and indirect economic effects of the pandemic and containment measures.