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ICF Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results

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—    Full Year Double-Digit Revenue Growth Aligned With Strength of ICF’s Growth Markets —
—    2024 Guidance Anticipates High Single-Digit Organic Revenue Growth From Continuing Operations With Further Margin Expansion —

Fourth Quarter Highlights: 

Revenue Increased 1% to $478 Million; Up 5% Excluding DivestituresNet Income Was $22 Million; Diluted EPS Was $1.16, Inclusive of $0.18 in Tax-Effected Net Special Charges Non-GAAP EPS1 Was $1.68, Up 8%EBITDA1 Was $53.9 Million, Up 46%; Adjusted EBITDA1 Was $57.0 Million, Up 3%Contract Awards Were $611 Million for a Book-to-Bill Ratio of 1.3

Full Year Highlights: 

Revenue Increased 10% to $1.96 Billion; Up 12% Excluding DivestituresNet Income Was $83 Million; Diluted EPS Was $4.35, Inclusive of $0.71 in Tax-Effected Net Special Charges Non-GAAP EPS Was $6.50, Up 13%EBITDA Was $197.0 Million, Up 25%; Adjusted EBITDA Was $213.2 Million, Up 11%Contract Awards Were $2.3 Billion for a Book-to-Bill Ratio of 1.2Operating Cash Flow Was $152 Million

RESTON, Va., Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — ICF (NASDAQ: ICFI), a global consulting and technology services provider, reported results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023. 

Commenting on the results, John Wasson, chair and chief executive officer, said, “Fourth quarter results represented a solid finish to a year of double-digit revenue growth for ICF, which demonstrated the benefits of our expanded capabilities in key growth markets and the strength of our diversified business model. Revenues increased 1% year-on-year. Adjusting for the divestiture of our commercial marketing business lines during 2023, fourth quarter revenue increased 5% year-on-year, led by strong growth in revenues from commercial energy clients and our state and local and international government clients. U.S. federal government fourth quarter revenue was approximately flat with the prior year due to a $5.3 million reduction in subcontractor and other direct costs together with the anticipated roll-off of certain small business contracts held by companies we acquired. We expect year-on-year federal government revenue comparisons to increase substantially in the second half of 2024 and grow at a high single-digit rate for full year 2024.

“Full year 2023 revenue increased 10%, or by over 12% after adjusting for the divestitures, reflecting double-digit growth in revenues from both government and commercial clients. This performance was led by our growth markets, which in the aggregate accounted for approximately 80% of 2023 full year revenues from continuing operations, up from approximately 75% in 2022.

“We continued to increase profitability in the fourth quarter and full year, expanding adjusted EBITDA margin by 30 basis points and 10 basis points, respectively. This progress reflected the positive impact of higher utilization and our actions to reduce facility costs, along with the benefits of ICF’s greater scale.

“This also was another year of substantial contract awards, which reached $2.3 billion. Approximately 70% of 2023’s contract wins represented new business, underscoring ICF’s strong competitive positioning in areas of high demand from government and commercial clients. At year end, our business development pipeline was a robust $9.7 billion, providing a substantial runway for future growth.”

Fourth Quarter 2023 Results

Fourth quarter 2023 total revenue was $478.4 million, similar to the $475.6 million reported in the fourth quarter of 2022 and up 4.9% from last year’s fourth quarter revenues adjusted for the divestitures. Subcontractor and other direct costs were 27.0% of total revenues compared to 28.7% in last year’s fourth quarter. Operating income was $36.9 million, up from $23.0 million, and operating margin on total revenue expanded to 7.7% from 4.8%. Net income totaled $22.2 million, and diluted EPS was $1.16 per share, up from $8.9 million, and $0.47, respectively, in the fourth quarter of 2022. Fourth quarter 2023 net income and diluted EPS included $4.4 million, or $0.18 per share, in tax-effected net special charges.

Non-GAAP EPS increased 7.7% to $1.68 per share, from the $1.56 per share reported in the comparable period in 2022. EBITDA was $53.9 million, 46% above the $36.9 million reported for the year-ago period. Adjusted EBITDA increased 3.3% to $57.0 million, from $55.2 million for the comparable period in 2022.

Full Year 2023 Results

2023 total revenue was $1.96 billion, an increase of 10.3% from $1.78 billion reported in the previous year and 12.3% higher when adjusting for the 2023 divestitures. Subcontractor and other direct costs were 27.2% of total revenues compared to 27.8% in 2022. Full year 2023 net income was $82.6 million, or $4.35 per diluted share, inclusive of $17.6 million, or $0.71 per share of tax-effected net special charges. This represents increases of 28.6% and 28.7%, respectively, from net income of $64.2 million, or $3.38 per diluted share reported in 2022. 

Non-GAAP EPS was $6.50 per share, up 12.7% from $5.77 per share. EBITDA increased 25.3% to $197.0 million, compared to $157.2 million reported in 2022. Adjusted EBITDA was $213.2 million, representing an 11.2% increase over $191.8 million in 2022.

Operating cash flow was $152.4 million in 2023. This compares to $162.2 million in the prior year, which benefited by approximately $30 million related to the timing of collections and disbursements.

Backlog and New Business

Total backlog was $3.8 billion at the end of the fourth quarter of 2023. Funded backlog was $1.8 billion, or approximately 47% of the total backlog. The total value of contracts awarded in the 2023 fourth quarter was $611 million representing a book-to-bill ratio of 1.28, and trailing-twelve-month contract awards totaled $2.3 billion for a book-to-bill ratio of 1.18.

Government Revenue Fourth Quarter 2023 Highlights

Revenue from government clients was $368.6 million, up 4.0% year-over-year. 

U.S. federal government revenue was $263.9 million, stable with the $264.8 million reported in the fourth quarter of 2022, and was impacted by a year-over-year decrease in subcontractor and other direct costs of $5.3 million in the quarter as well as the anticipated roll-off of certain acquired small business contracts. Federal government revenue accounted for 55.2% of total revenue, compared to 55.7% of total revenue in the fourth quarter of 2022.U.S. state and local government revenue increased 16.7% to $75.9 million, from $65.0 million in the year-ago quarter. State and local government clients represented 15.9% of total revenue, compared to 13.7% in the fourth quarter of 2022.International government revenue was $28.8 million, up 17.2% from the $24.6 million reported in the year-ago quarter. International government revenue represented 6.0% of total revenue, compared to 5.2% in the fourth quarter of 2022.

Key Government Contracts Awarded in the Fourth Quarter 2023

Notable government contract awards won in the fourth quarter of 2023 included:

Health and Social Programs

Two new task orders with a combined value of $29.9 million with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics to assess the risk of chemical exposure to human health and the environment.Four new subcontracts with a combined value of $17.1 million to support mental health programs, including evaluation and communications services, for the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.A recompete blanket purchase agreement with a value of $9.6 million with a U.S. federal agency to provide communications engagement and education support services.A recompete subcontract with a value of $9.4 million to support a comprehensive technical assistance center contract for the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of Overdose Prevention overdose prevention programs.

Digital Modernization

A recompete contract with a value of $33.1 million with the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to continue the modernization of the CMS system for kidney dialysis data.A new blanket purchase agreement with a value of $5.7 million with the U.S. General Services Administration to provide data analytics services to the U.S. Department of State.

Commercial Revenue Fourth Quarter 2023 Highlights

Commercial revenue was $109.8 million, compared to $121.3 million reported in the fourth quarter of 2022, up 7.6% compared to revenues of $101.7 million excluding divestitures in 2022. 

Commercial revenue accounted for 22.9% of total revenue compared to 25.5% of total revenue in the 2022 fourth quarter.Energy markets revenue, which includes energy efficiency programs, increased 8.8% and represented 87.8% of commercial revenue.

Key Commercial Contracts Awarded in the Fourth Quarter

Notable commercial awards won in the fourth quarter of 2023 included:

Energy Markets

Two large multimillion-dollar recompete contracts with a mid-Atlantic U.S. utility to implement its commercial and residential energy efficiency programs.A large multimillion-dollar new contract with a mid-Atlantic U.S. electric cooperative to serve as the implementer of its energy efficiency programs.Five contract modifications with a Western U.S. gas utility to continue to support its energy efficiency programs, with a focus on residential and small commercial equity initiatives, agricultural customer projects and emerging technology demonstrations.A large multimillion-dollar new contract with a Southern U.S. utility to implement its energy efficiency and demand response program portfolios.Five contract extensions and modifications with a Northeastern U.S. utility to continue to implement its energy efficiency programs.Two new contracts with a Southeastern U.S. utility to implement its energy efficiency retrofit program and provide marketing services for its business markets programs.A contract modification with a Northeastern U.S. utility to continue to implement its energy efficiency retail products and residential rebates programs.A new contract with a mid-Atlantic U.S. utility to implement a behavioral-based energy efficiency program utilizing cloud technology and analytics to engage customers.Multiple task orders with a Northeastern U.S. utility to continue to provide marketing and advertising services as the utility’s agency of record.

Other Commercial

A recompete contract with a value of $58.6 million with a Western U.S. state lottery to continue to support the maintenance and operation of its cloud-based website and improve the user experience.

Dividend Declaration

On February 27, 2024, ICF declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.14 per share, payable on April 12, 2024, to shareholders of record on March 22, 2024.

Recognitions

ICF received several important recognitions in 2023:

Forbes named ICF one of America’s Best Employers for Women for the second consecutive year.ICF was included on Forbes’ America’s Best Management Consulting Firms list for the eighth straight year and Best Employers for Diversity list for the third straight year.ICF was awarded a Climate Leadership Award by the Climate Registry for reducing carbon pollution and addressing climate change in its social actions and client work.The Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce and the Professional Services Council awarded ICF Government Contractor of the Year in the Over $300 Million category.ICF was ranked a Top Federal Industry Leader by Bloomberg in its BGOV200 rankings.

Summary and Outlook

“2023 represented a year of significant accomplishments for ICF. In addition to our strong financial performance, we completed the integration of SemanticBits, streamlined our business through the divestiture of our commercial marketing business and supported our key growth markets by adding new competencies in the fast-growing area of grid modernization and electrical engineering. We used our substantial operating cash flow to repay debt, ending the year with a net debt to EBITDA ratio of under 2.2. This gives us additional flexibility to execute our acquisition growth strategy, which has been a key element of the company’s success to date. ICF exited 2023 with a strengthened business and financial posture, positioning us for continued strong growth in 2024.

“Based on our strong backlog and current visibility, and the ongoing positive trends in our key growth markets, we expect 2024 organic revenues from continuing operations to range from $2.03 billion to $2.10 billion, representing year-on-year growth of 5.2% at the midpoint when compared to reported 2023 and 8.5% at the midpoint on continuing operations. EBITDA is expected to range from $220 million to $230 million, reflecting year-on-year growth of 14.2% at the midpoint. Our guidance range for GAAP EPS is $5.25 to $5.55, excluding special charges, and for Non-GAAP EPS is $6.60 to $6.90. Assuming similar margins to the rest of the business, the company’s commercial marketing business lines are estimated to have contributed $0.20 of Non-GAAP EPS in 2023, which will not recur in 2024. We expect full year 2024 operating cash flow of approximately $155 million.

“We are proud of the many recognitions that ICF received in 2023. Listed above, they are emblematic of our culture of inclusion, merit-based promotions and commitment to climate change, and highlight ICF’s deep domain expertise in energy and environment, public health and life sciences and sustainability. As we move ahead into 2024, we remain committed to maintaining the outstanding corporate culture that has been integral to our success,” Mr. Wasson concluded.

1 Non-GAAP EPS, EBITDA, and Adjusted EBITDA are non-GAAP measurements. A reconciliation of all non-GAAP measurements to the most applicable GAAP number is set forth below. Special charges are items that were included within our consolidated statements of comprehensive income but are not indicative of ongoing performance and have been presented net of applicable U.S. GAAP taxes. The presentation of non-GAAP measurements may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures used by other companies.

About ICF
ICF is a global consulting and technology services company with approximately 9,000 employees, but we are not your typical consultants. At ICF, business analysts and policy specialists work together with digital strategists, data scientists and creatives. We combine unmatched industry expertise with cutting-edge engagement capabilities to help organizations solve their most complex challenges. Since 1969, public and private sector clients have worked with ICF to navigate change and shape the future. Learn more at icf.com

Caution Concerning Forward-looking Statements
Statements that are not historical facts and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties are “forward-looking statements” as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements may concern our current expectations about our future results, plans, operations and prospects and involve certain risks, including those related to the government contracting industry generally; our particular business, including our dependence on contracts with U.S. federal government agencies; and our ability to acquire and successfully integrate businesses. These and other factors that could cause our actual results to differ from those indicated in forward-looking statements that are included in the “Risk Factors” section of our securities filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The forward-looking statements included herein are only made as of the date hereof, and we specifically disclaim any obligation to update these statements in the future. 

Note on Forward-Looking Non-GAAP Measures
The company does not reconcile its forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures to the corresponding U.S. GAAP measures, due to the variability and difficulty in making accurate forecasts and projections and because not all of the information necessary for a quantitative reconciliation of these forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures (such as the effect of share-based compensation or the impact of future extraordinary or non-recurring events like acquisitions) is available to the company without unreasonable effort. For the same reasons, the company is unable to estimate the probable significance of the unavailable information. The company provides forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures that it believes will be achievable, but it cannot accurately predict all of the components of the adjusted calculations, and the U.S. GAAP financial measures may be materially different than the non-GAAP financial measures.

Investor Contacts:

Lynn Morgen, ADVISIRY PARTNERS, lynn.morgen@advisiry.com +1.212.750.5800
David Gold, ADVISIRY PARTNERS, david.gold@advisiry.com +1.212.750.5800 

Company Information Contact:
Lauren Dyke, ICF, lauren.dyke@ICF.com +1.571.373.5577 

 

ICF International, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended

Twelve Months Ended

December 31,

December 31,

(in thousands, except per share amounts)  

2023

2022

2023

2022

Revenue

$ 478,352

$ 475,609

$ 1,963,238

$ 1,779,964

Direct costs

303,545

300,064

1,265,018

1,134,422

Operating costs and expenses:

Indirect and selling expenses

123,354

136,718

505,162

486,863

Depreciation and amortization

6,225

6,284

25,277

21,482

Amortization of intangible assets

8,307

9,494

35,461

28,435

Total operating costs and expenses

137,886

152,496

565,900

536,780

Operating income

36,921

23,049

132,320

108,762

Interest, net

(9,535)

(9,186)

(39,681)

(23,281)

Other income (expense)

2,407

(1,939)

3,908

(1,501)

Income before income taxes

29,793

11,924

96,547

83,980

Provision for income taxes

7,631

3,046

13,935

19,737

Net income

$   22,162

$     8,878

$      82,612

$      64,243

Earnings per Share:

Basic

$       1.18

$       0.47

$          4.39

$          3.41

Diluted

$       1.16

$       0.47

$          4.35

$          3.38

Weighted-average common shares outstanding:

Basic

18,823

18,855

18,802

18,818

Diluted

19,025

19,065

18,994

19,033

Cash dividends declared per common share

$       0.14

$       0.14

$          0.56

$          0.56

Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax

(1,516)

6,009

(3,752)

2,902

Comprehensive income, net of tax

$   20,646

$   14,887

$      78,860

$      67,145

 

ICF International, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP financial measures(2) 

(Unaudited)

Three Months Ended

Twelve Months Ended

December 31,

December 31,

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

2023

2022

2023

2022

Reconciliation of Revenue, Adjusted for Impact of Exited Business 

Revenue

$    478,352

$    475,609

$    1,963,238

$    1,779,964

Less: Revenue from exited business (3)

(194)

(19,951)

(59,908)

(84,369)

Total Revenue, Adjusted for Impact of Exited Business

$    478,158

$    455,658

$    1,903,330

$    1,695,595

Reconciliation of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA (4)

Net income

$      22,162

$        8,878

$         82,612

$         64,243

Interest, net

9,535

9,186

39,681

23,281

Provision for income taxes

7,631

3,046

13,935

19,737

Depreciation and amortization

14,532

15,778

60,738

49,917

EBITDA 

53,860

36,888

196,966

157,178

Impairment of long-lived assets (5)

3,860

8,354

7,666

8,354

Acquisition and divestiture-related expenses (6)

74

920

4,759

6,441

Severance and other costs related to staff realignment (7)

1,911

1,134

6,366

6,302

Charges for facility consolidations and office closures (8)

608

5,034

3,187

5,034

Expenses related to the transfer to our new corporate headquarters (9)

2,640

8,287

Expenses related to our agreement for the sale of receivables (10)

240

240

Pre-tax gain from divestiture of a business (11)

(3,287)

(5,712)

Total Adjustments

3,166

18,322

16,266

34,658

Adjusted EBITDA

$      57,026

$      55,210

$       213,232

$       191,836

Net Income Margin Percent on Revenue (12)

4.6 %

1.9 %

4.2 %

3.6 %

EBITDA Margin Percent on Revenue (13)

11.3 %

7.8 %

10.0 %

8.8 %

Adjusted EBITDA Margin Percent on Revenue (13)

11.9 %

11.6 %

10.9 %

10.8 %

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Diluted EPS (4)

U.S. GAAP Diluted EPS

$          1.16

$          0.47

$             4.35

$             3.38

Impairment of long-lived assets

0.20

0.44

0.40

0.44

Acquisition and divestiture-related expenses

0.05

0.25

0.34

Severance and other costs related to staff realignment

0.10

0.06

0.33

0.33

Expenses related to facility consolidations and office closures (14)

0.10

0.26

0.24

0.26

Expenses related to the transfer to our new corporate headquarters

0.14

0.44

Expenses related to our agreement for the sale of receivables 

0.01

0.01

Pre-tax gain from divestiture of a business

(0.17)

(0.30)

Amortization of intangibles

0.44

0.50

1.87

1.49

Income tax effects of the adjustments (15)

(0.15)

(0.37)

(0.64)

(0.92)

Non-GAAP Diluted EPS

$          1.68

$          1.56

$             6.50

$             5.77

(2) These tables provide reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures to the most applicable GAAP numbers. While we believe that these non-GAAP financial measures may be useful in evaluating our financial information, they should be considered supplemental in nature and not as a substitute for financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP. Other companies may define similarly titled non-GAAP measures differently and, accordingly, care should be exercised in understanding how we define these measures.

(3) Revenue from the exited U.K. commercial marketing business (June 30, 2023), U.S. commercial marketing business (September 11, 2023), and Canadian mobile text aggregation business (November 1, 2023).

(4) Reconciliations of EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA, and Non-GAAP Diluted EPS were calculated using numbers as reported in U.S. GAAP.

(5) Represents impairment of operating lease right-of-use and leasehold improvement assets associated with exit from certain facilities, and an intangible asset associated with exit of a business.

(6) These are primarily third-party costs related to acquisitions and potential acquisitions, integration of acquisitions, and separation of discontinued businesses or divestitures.

(7) These costs are mainly due to involuntary employee termination benefits for our officers, and employees who have been notified that they will be terminated as part of a business reorganization or exit.

(8) These are exit costs associated with terminated leases or full office closures that we either (i) will continue to pay until the contractual obligations are satisfied but with no economic benefit to us, or (ii) paid upon termination and cease-use of the leased facilities.

(9) These costs represent incremental non-cash lease expense associated with a straight-line rent accrual during the “free rent” period in the lease for our new corporate headquarters in Reston, Virginia. We took possession of the new facility during the fourth quarter of 2021, while also maintaining and incurring lease costs for the former headquarters in Fairfax, Virginia. The transition to the new corporate headquarters was completed in the fourth quarter of 2022.

(10) These costs include legal and structuring fees related to our 2022 Master Receivables Purchase Agreement with MUFG Bank, Ltd. put in place for the sale of our receivables.

(11) Includes pre-tax gain of $2.5 million and of $3.2 million from the divestitures of our U.S. commercial marketing and Canadian mobile text aggregation businesses.

(12) Net Margin Percent on Revenue was calculated by dividing net income by revenue.

(13) EBITDA Margin Percent and Adjusted EBITDA Margin Percent on Revenue were calculated by dividing the non-GAAP measure by the corresponding revenue.

(14) These are exit costs related to actual office closures (previously included in Adjusted EBITDA) and accelerated depreciation related to fixed assets for planned office closures.

(15) Income tax effects were calculated using the effective tax rate, adjusted for discrete items, if any, of 21.1% and 25.5% for the three months ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, and 22.8% and 28.0% for the twelve months ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.

 

ICF International, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Unaudited)

(in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

December 31, 2023

December 31, 2022

ASSETS

Current Assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$                     6,361

$                   11,257

Restricted cash

3,088

1,711

Contract receivables, net

205,484

232,337

Contract assets

201,832

169,088

Prepaid expenses and other assets

28,055

40,709

Income tax receivable

2,337

11,616

Total Current Assets

447,157

466,718

Property and Equipment, net

75,948

85,402

Other Assets:

Goodwill

1,219,476

1,212,898

Other intangible assets, net

94,904

126,537

Operating lease – right-of-use assets

132,807

149,066

Other assets

41,480

51,637

Total Assets

$              2,011,772

$              2,092,258

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

Current Liabilities:

Current portion of long-term debt

$                   26,000

$                   23,250

Accounts payable

134,503

135,778

Contract liabilities

21,997

25,773

Operating lease liabilities 

20,409

19,305

Finance lease liabilities

2,522

2,381

Accrued salaries and benefits

88,021

85,991

Accrued subcontractors and other direct costs

45,645

45,478

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

79,129

78,036

Total Current Liabilities

418,226

415,992

Long-term Liabilities:

Long-term debt

404,407

533,084

Operating lease liabilities – non-current

175,460

182,251

Finance lease liabilities – non-current

13,874

16,116

Deferred income taxes

26,175

68,038

Other long-term liabilities

56,045

23,566

Total Liabilities

1,094,187

1,239,047

Commitments and Contingencies

Stockholders’ Equity:

Preferred stock, par value $.001 per share; 5,000,000 shares
authorized; none issued

Common stock, $.001 par value; 70,000,000 shares authorized; 23,982,132 and 23,771,596 shares

issued; and 18,845,521 and 18,883,050 shares outstanding at December 31, 2023 and 2022,

respectively

24

23

Additional paid-in capital

421,502

401,957

Retained earnings

775,099

703,030

Treasury stock, 5,136,611 and 4,906,209 shares at December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively

(267,155)

(243,666)

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(11,885)

(8,133)

Total Stockholders’ Equity

917,585

853,211

Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

$              2,011,772

$              2,092,258

 

ICF International, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(Unaudited)

Years ended

December 31,

(in thousands)

2023

2022

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

Net income

$       82,612

$       64,243

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

Provision for credit losses

1,164

248

Deferred income taxes and unrecognized income tax benefits

(17,634)

7,428

Non-cash equity compensation

14,861

13,171

Depreciation and amortization

60,738

49,917

Facilities consolidation reserve

(317)

Amortization of debt issuance costs

1,996

1,305

Impairment of long-lived assets

7,666

8,412

Gain on divestiture of a business

(7,590)

Other adjustments, net

(1,368)

1,283

Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of the effects of acquisitions:

  Net contract assets and liabilities

(38,422)

(41,634)

  Contract receivables

20,939

19,732

  Prepaid expenses and other assets

18,579

(20,737)

  Operating lease assets and liabilities, net

3,544

(1,466)

  Accounts payable

(1,489)

30,003

  Accrued salaries and benefits

2,175

(3,337)

  Accrued subcontractors and other direct costs

(269)

6,965

  Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

(4,757)

24,742

  Income tax receivable and payable

9,277

(1,526)

  Other liabilities

361

3,774

Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities

152,383

162,206

Cash Flows from Investing Activities

Capital expenditures for property and equipment and capitalized software

(22,337)

(24,475)

Payments for business acquisitions, net of cash acquired

(32,664)

(237,280)

Proceeds from working capital adjustments related to prior business acquisition

2,911

Proceeds from divestiture of a business

51,328

Net Cash Used in Investing Activities

(3,673)

(258,844)

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

Advances from working capital facilities

1,245,198

1,583,936

Payments on working capital facilities

(1,372,474)

(1,446,125)

Proceeds from other short-term borrowings

48,532

Repayments of other short-term borrowings

(41,653)

Receipt of restricted contract funds

7,672

15,721

Payment of restricted contract funds

(8,084)

(25,959)

Debt issuance costs

(4,907)

Payments of principal portion of finance leases

(2,438)

Proceeds from exercise of options

279

602

Dividends paid

(10,537)

(10,547)

Net payments for stockholder issuances and buybacks

(19,083)

(21,218)

Payments on business acquisition liabilities

(1,132)

Net Cash (Used in) Provided by Financing Activities

(152,588)

90,371

Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash

359

(1,198)

Decrease in Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash

(3,519)

(7,465)

Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash, Beginning of Period

12,968

20,433

Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash, End of Period

$         9,449

$       12,968

Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information

Cash paid during the period for:

Interest

$       34,093

$       22,782

Income taxes

$       26,190

$       16,476

Non-cash investing and financing transactions:

Tenant improvements funded by lessor

$            568

$       20,253

Acquisition of property and equipment through finance lease

$            337

$       18,319

 

ICF International, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Supplemental Schedule (16) (17)

Revenue by client markets

Three Months Ended

Twelve Months Ended

December 31,

December 31,

2023

2022

2023

2022

Energy, environment, infrastructure, and disaster recovery

44 %

40 %

41 %

40 %

Health and social programs

41 %

41 %

42 %

40 %

Security and other civilian & commercial

15 %

19 %

17 %

20 %

Total

100 %

100 %

100 %

100 %

Revenue by client type

Three Months Ended

Twelve Months Ended

December 31,

December 31,

2023

2022

2023

2022

U.S. federal government

55 %

56 %

55 %

55 %

U.S. state and local government

16 %

14 %

16 %

15 %

International government

6 %

5 %

5 %

6 %

Government

77 %

75 %

76 %

76 %

Commercial

23 %

25 %

24 %

24 %

Total

100 %

100 %

100 %

100 %

Revenue by contract mix

Three Months Ended

Twelve Months Ended

December 31,

December 31,

2023

2022

2023

2022

Time-and-materials

41 %

40 %

41 %

40 %

Fixed-price

46 %

47 %

45 %

45 %

Cost-based

13 %

13 %

14 %

15 %

Total

100 %

100 %

100 %

100 %

(16) As is shown in the supplemental schedule, we track revenue by key metrics that provide useful information about the nature of our operations. Client markets provide insight into the breadth of our expertise.  Client type is an indicator of the diversity of our client base.  Revenue by contract mix provides insight in terms of the degree of performance risk that we have assumed.

(17) During the first quarter of 2023, we re-aligned our client markets from four to three and reclassified the 2022 percentages to conform to the current presentation.

 

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TECNO Wins Two IFA Global Product Technology Innovation Awards for Modular Phone and Tonino Lamborghini TECNO TAURUS

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BERLIN, Sept. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — TECNO, a global AI-driven innovative technology brand, achieved two IFA Global Product Technology Innovation Awards at IFA 2026:

Tonino Lamborghini TECNO TAURUS took the Miniaturized Gaming PC Technology Innovation Gold Award, standing out with its Italian aesthetics and exceptional performance in the compact body. The TECNO Modular Phone was honored with the Ultra-Slim Magnetic Modular Technology Innovation Gold Award, praised for its ultra-slim craftsmanship and unique modular magnetic technology.

These awards once again demonstrate TECNO’s sustained breakthroughs in product innovation and industry-leading craftsmanship in design excellence. The Global Product Technology Innovation Awards were established in 2014 by IDG, IFA, and DIHK to celebrate excellence across the global consumer electronics industry. The awards honor products that set new industry benchmarks and drive innovation through intelligent technology and user-centric design.

TECNO Modular Phone: The World’s Thinnest Modular Smartphone

At just 4.9mm, the TECNO Modular Phone is powered by proprietary Modular Magnetic Interconnection Technology. It combines a precision magnetic array with pogo-pin connectors, offering a flexible ecosystem for different needs. The host retains a 3000–4000mAh battery, while modules draw power directly for a snap-and-go experience. It also resolves the inherent conflict between rising AI computing demands and limited device space.

The technology has earned over 20 accolades from leading media, with CNET and Yanko Design naming it the Best of MWC 2026, and The Verge recognizing it as the Best Mobile Tech at MWC 2026.

Tonino Lamborghini TECNO TAURUS: One of the World’s Smallest Water-Cooling Gaming Mini-PCs

At around 6.36 liters, the panoramic transparent chassis of the Tonino Lamborghini TECNO TAURUS fuses iconic Italian design with raw engineering. Powered by the Intel® Core™ i9-13900HK and NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 5060 (614 AI TOPS, 145W TGP, DLSS 4), it achieves the pinnacle of performance, providing a high-fidelity gaming experience and high-efficiency AI workstation. The water-cooling system sustains peak frequencies, while 15 ports and WiFi 6E deliver connectivity. It was recognized with Yanko Design’s Best of MWC award.

In addition, TECNO made waves at IFA with the Next-Gen Bezelless Concept Phone featuring a revolutionary 0mm screen bezel, and the convertible laptop MEGABOOK T15 360 Pro. Relentlessly pushing the boundaries of design, performance, and AI innovation, TECNO is pioneering limitless possibilities for futuristic technology.

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Morpho UV Printer Unveiled at IFA with Hands-On Live Creation

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BERLIN, Sept. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Morpho, a company specializing in UV printing technology, is showcasing its first desktop UV printer at IFA 2026, Hall 17-196. Visitors are observing Morpho’s colorful, textured prints, and some have the opportunity to print on a range of blank materials provided.

Morpho’s desktop UV printer can print on a wide range of materials, including wood, glass, leather, metal, and more, delivering vivid colors and tactile textures for customized results. At IFA 2026, the booth attracted interest from creators, educators, and technology professionals, who gathered to watch live demonstrations.

Among those who have tried Morpho’s printer, three aspects are most frequently highlighted: print quality, the moving gantry design, and overall ease of use.

Visitors are first drawn to the prints, which feature precise color reproduction and finely detailed textile textures. With G7 Master ColorSpace certification, Morpho ensures consistent tones across different pieces. The same level of precision is evident in the raised textures created by the industrial-grade printhead, which builds fine layers of ink for detailed, tactile surfaces. The printhead maintains fast carriage motion speeds of up to 600mm/s while preserving precise detail.

Attendees have also noted the printer’s compact desktop footprint. With its moving gantry architecture—where the entire gantry moves along both axes—the printer offers a large, fully enclosed print chamber that accommodates various objects while remaining desktop-friendly.

First-time users have given positive feedback on Morpho’s usability. The integrated Stereo Vision Smart Alignment™ System quickly captures an object’s height and contours, while Morpho Studio’s guided workflows help users move from idea to print with minimal setup.

Morpho’s team shared that the program has been in development for several years, with the goal of making UV printers a practical tool for everyday creative use. Founder Mingyu “Brett” Wang, formerly Global VP of R&D at DJI, commented, “We communicate directly with our community, listen to feedback, and make fast improvements.”

Ahead of IFA, Morpho’s Kickstarter campaign surpassed $10 million in support from over 2,800 backers worldwide. The company is committed to further developing its proprietary core technology and delivering reliable engineering for creators, makers, and small businesses.

Visit Morpho’s website to learn more.

About Morpho: Morpho develops desktop UV printers that bring industrial-grade printing and coloring to everyday materials, enabling creators to turn almost any physical surface into a canvas for their ideas.

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Society of Robotic Surgery and Puma Venture Capital Announce Winners of SRS Shark Tank 2026

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Drive Medical claimed the top prize at the third annual SRS Shark Tank 2026, held during the Society of Robotic Surgery’s annual conference at the Diplomat Beach Resort in Hollywood, Florida. The event, a collaboration between SRS and Puma Venture Capital, once again showcased cutting-edge innovations in the digital and robotic surgery ecosystem and featured early-stage companies poised to transform minimally invasive care.

HOLLYWOOD, Fla., Sept. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Drive Medical claimed the top prize at the third annual SRS Shark Tank 2026, held during the Society of Robotic Surgery’s annual conference at the Diplomat Beach Resort in Hollywood, Florida. The event, a collaboration between SRS and Puma Venture Capital, once again showcased cutting-edge innovations in the digital and robotic surgery ecosystem and featured early-stage companies poised to transform minimally invasive care.

SRS Shark Tank 2026 featured presentations from nine innovative companies. Each had five minutes to pitch their technology and five minutes to engage in a Q&A session with a panel of esteemed judges, including top surgeons, investors, and medical device experts. Companies were evaluated on innovation, impact on healthcare, market potential, business model, and presentation.

Drive Medical earned the top honor for the Pollywog System, the first easy-to-use robotic endoscope integrated with artificial intelligence. The platform is designed to give physicians faster, safer access to the small bowel, allowing diagnosis and treatment to be completed in a single session rather than across multiple procedures.

DeepQure secured second place with HyperQure, the world’s first extravascular renal denervation system for resistant hypertension. Delivered laparoscopically, the device wraps the renal artery from the outside to achieve complete denervation while avoiding the vessel lining.

Microsure came in third with MUSA-3, a microsurgical robot that downscales and stabilizes a surgeon’s hand movements during open super-microsurgical procedures, including free flap, lymphatic, and peripheral nerve surgery. The system received CE mark approval earlier this year.

The strength of the 2026 field extended well beyond the podium: every one of the nine presenting companies was placed in the top three by at least one judge. Reveal Surgical presented optical imaging technology that characterizes tissue for tumor assessment during surgery, and Symphera demonstrated a laparoscopic system that lets surgeons switch instrument tips at the push of a button. Tioga Cardiovascular showed its transcatheter approach to mitral and tricuspid valve replacement.

CardioSentry presented an AI platform for autonomous cardiac ultrasound, and Nina Medical showcased a completely non-invasive treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia. LITLab rounded out the slate with mobile, high-fidelity surgical training labs that travel to health systems and medtech companies to train clinical teams onsite. Together the group reflected an unusually broad and competitive slate, spanning robotics, imaging, structural heart, urology, and surgical education.

The 2026 judging panel included Steve Bell, Rob Morgan, Dr. Santiago Horgan, Dr. Erik B. Wilson, Scott Zinober, and Babak Tehranchi, and the event was co-chaired by Amit Hazan and Dr. Vipul Patel.

Participating companies included:

Microsure, Symphera, LITLab, Reveal Surgical, DeepQure, Drive Medical, Nina Medical, CardioSentry, and Tioga Cardiovascular.

About the Society of Robotic Surgery:

Founded in 2012, the Society of Robotic Surgery (SRS) is guided by the fundamental principles of education and collaboration as a means to tackle the complex issues of robotic surgery. The SRS’ membership includes more than 20,000 physicians of all disciplines from around the world whose mission is to share information related to multi-centric studies, database collection, fellowship training and funding support related to robotic surgery. The SRS is the only multi-specialty robotic surgery society in the world with an annual meeting that includes updates in more than a dozen medical sub-specialties along with state-of-the-art plenary sessions and hot topic courses.

About Puma Venture Capital:

Puma Venture Capital is an investment firm seeking to leverage its surgeon venture partners to invest in all aspects of physical intelligence across every medical procedure — to improve patient outcomes, lift labor productivity, and lower system costs.

Media Contact

Ryan Julison, Society of Robotic Surgery, 1 3213776877, ryanjulison@gmail.com

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