Strong Top-Line Growth
Reported net revenues of $1.98 billion, up 15.3% year-over-year, with organic revenue growth of 10.4% driven by inspection, service & monitoring, project revenues and pricing.
Segment Outperformance — Specialty Services
Specialty Services net revenues of $569 million, up 25.6% (24.8% organic). Segment earnings increased 34.5% and segment margin expanded 50 basis points to 6.9%.
Segment Strength — Safety Services
Safety Services net revenues of $1.42 billion, up 11.7% (5.4% organic). Segment earnings grew 15.6% (11.7% constant currency) and segment margin expanded 60 basis points to 16.3%.
Margin and Profitability Expansion
Adjusted EBITDA grew 21.8% (18.1% on a fixed currency basis) to an 11.9% margin, representing a 70 basis point year-over-year expansion.
Earnings and Cash Flow Improvement
Adjusted diluted EPS of $0.32, up $0.07 (28%). Adjusted free cash flow of $125 million, up $39 million versus prior year, with FCF conversion of 88% on adjusted net income and a stated full-year conversion target of ~115%.
Strong Balance Sheet and Leverage
Net leverage ratio approximately 1.8x at quarter end, significantly below long-term target (2.5–3.0x), providing flexibility for M&A and capital deployment.
Raised Full-Year Guidance
Full-year net revenues guidance increased to $8.475B–$8.675B (organic growth 5%–7%). Adjusted EBITDA guidance increased to $1.15B–$1.21B (13.8% margin at midpoint), reflecting strong start to the year.
Active and Strategic M&A
Closed acquisition of CertaSite and announced agreements to acquire Wtech (Ireland/Europe) and Onyx (Canada), plus four bolt-ons; >$1 billion of investment announced and intent to deploy ~$250 million in bolt-on M&A this year. Company notes these deals are accretive to its 10/16/60+ targets.
Operational Progress — Systems & Backlog
Systems and business enablement pilot went live, backlog described as robust and healthy, and continued momentum in inspection, service and monitoring revenue streams.
Data Center Opportunity
Company expects data center-related revenues to represent roughly 10%–11% of sales by year-end, with a robust funnel and selective pursuit of projects that drive recurring inspection/service opportunities.