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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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World IP Day 2026: PitchMark launches Ideas.Exchange to help creators safeguard and license ideas in the age of AI

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SINGAPORE, April 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — To mark World IP Day 2026, PitchMark® today launched Ideas.Exchange, a first‑of‑its‑kind platform designed to help creators assert intellectual property rights, license ideas, and formalise creative conversations in an increasingly AI‑driven economy.

Unveiled at Safeguard Your IP in the Age of AI, a media briefing hosted by CNBC’s Sri Jegarajah, the platform responds to growing concern that ideas are routinely used, reused or absorbed without attribution, consent or compensation—often with limited legal or commercial recourse.

“AI has amplified both the reach and the risk for creators,” said Mark Laudi, Managing Partner of PitchMark LLP. “Ideas.Exchange gives creators a way to protect themselves while still participating confidently in the market for ideas.”

At its core, the platform focuses on three interventions for creators:

Asserting IP rights by establishing proof of authorship and precedenceLicensing ideas without giving them away for freeFormalising conversations so pitches and evaluations are governed rather than informal

Ideas.Exchange is powered by three proprietary resources developed by PitchMark. These include a blockchain‑driven clearing house where ideas and creative works can be listed and licensed; smart contracts that automate usage terms and reduce disputes; and an IP Governance Certification Program designed to signal responsible handling of ideas, particularly in enterprise and AI contexts.

The result, PitchMark says, is three concrete outcomes: deterrence of idea theft, new ways to monetise ideas through structured licensing and price discovery, and a more level playing field that allows creators to pitch to clients and platforms on equal terms.

The launch comes amid renewed scrutiny of how intellectual property is treated in the AI era. While idea theft is rarely reported, its impact is significant. Beyond visible financial losses, organisations and creators often absorb hidden costs through talent attrition, innovation suppression and abandoned market opportunities.

“Most idea theft occurs informally and never reaches the courts,” said Prof David Llewelyn, Professor Emeritus of Law at Singapore Management University. “Introducing governance, traceability and standards is a meaningful step toward addressing that gap.”

Spokespeople including Prof Llewelyn, technology lawyer Bryan Ghows, and Mark Laudi are available for interview.

About PitchMark

PitchMark® deters idea theft and enables creatives to get paid by providing a trusted way to share and license ideas with prospects and clients.

 

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SK hynix receives 2026 IEEE Corporate Innovation Award for Driving AI Computing Expansion with HBM

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SK hynix honored at the 2026 IEEE Awards for leading AI technology innovation with HBM Contributed to the global AI computing ecosystem via stable mass production across all HBM generationsCompany committed to becoming a premier leader in AI innovation through collaboration with global customers and partners

SEOUL, South Korea, April 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — SK hynix Inc. (or “the company”, www.skhynix.com) announced today that it received the Corporate Innovation Award at the ‘2026 IEEE1 Honors Ceremony’ held in New York on the 24th (local time).

IEEE is the world’s largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity. Established more than a century ago, the IEEE Awards Program recognizes individuals and teams whose innovations have advanced technology and improved the human condition.

The IEEE Corporation Innovation Award, part of the Recognitions category, has been presented since 1986 to companies that have significantly contributed to the advancement of industry and society through innovative technology. This marks the first time SK hynix has received this honor.

SK hynix attributed the honor to its contribution to the global AI computing ecosystem by ensuring the stable mass production of all High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) generations. Looking ahead, the company aims to solidify its position as a trusted partner in the global AI market by providing memory solutions that are critical to overcoming the performance limitations of AI platforms.

The recognition highlights SK hynix’s achievements in driving the expansion of AI computing through HBM innovation and application. Central to this success was the company’s ability to preemptively offer innovative HBM solutions and respond timely to customer demands in the global AI market.

Industry observers also credit this achievement to the strategic direction of SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won, who has long emphasized securing long-term technological competitiveness. Under his leadership, the company has consistently expanded its AI infrastructure partnerships with global Big Tech firms in the United States.

Ahn Hyun, President and Chief Development Officer (CDO), attended the ceremony as the company representative to accept the award.

“It is an honor to receive this award on behalf of our employees, who have tirelessly challenged the limits of technology,” said Ahn. “By collaborating closely with our global customers and partners, we will stay ahead in creating the value the market demands and continue to be a premier company leading AI innovation.”

About SK hynix Inc.
SK hynix Inc., headquartered in Korea, is the world’s top-tier semiconductor supplier offering Dynamic Random Access Memory chips (“DRAM”) and flash memory chips (“NAND flash”) for a wide range of distinguished customers globally. The Company’s shares are traded on the Korea Exchange, and the Global Depository shares are listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange. Further information about SK hynix is available at www.skhynix.com, news.skhynix.com.

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IEEE is the world’s largest technical professional organization and a public charity dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity. Through its highly cited publications, conferences, technology standards, and professional and educational activities, IEEE is the trusted voice in a wide variety of areas ranging from aerospace systems, computers, and telecommunications to biomedical engineering, electric power, and consumer electronics. Learn more at https://www.ieee.org.

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NCL (Formerly Natural Cure Labs) Unveils New Brand Identity, Reinforcing Its Position as a Leading Monolaurin Supplement Company

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Natural Cure Labs, one of the most recognized monolaurin supplement brands in the United States, is officially transitioning to NCL – the same company, same formulations, and same science-backed standards, under a streamlined name.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., April 25, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Natural Cure Labs, one of the most recognized monolaurin supplement brands in the United States, is officially transitioning to NCL. The company, founded in 2015, is adopting a streamlined brand identity while maintaining the same formulations, manufacturing standards, team, and commitment to quality its customers have trusted for more than a decade.

“NCL represents the quality, transparency, and innovation that our community expects from us. As we enter this new chapter, our commitment to our customers and our standards remains as strong as ever.”

NCL stands for Natural Cure Labs. The name change reflects how customers and the team already refer to the company. Over the past 10+ years, “NCL” has become the natural shorthand for Natural Cure Labs – and this transition formalizes that identity. This is a name change and visual evolution only. Ownership, leadership, formulations, and values remain unchanged.

Same Mission, Sharper Identity

This transition is not a departure from who the company is – it is a natural progression. The values that have guided NCL from the very beginning remain unchanged: clean-label quality, third-party testing, science-backed formulations, and an unwavering commitment to transparency. What is changing is how the company presents itself. In the months ahead, this rebrand will be accompanied by further updates across the brand experience – from visual identity and packaging to how NCL shows up across every channel and platform. Each of these changes will reflect the same standard of excellence customers have come to expect.

What is changing is how the company presents itself. In the months ahead, this rebrand will be accompanied by further updates across the brand experience – from visual identity and packaging to how NCL shows up across every channel and platform. Each of these changes will reflect the same standard of excellence customers have come to expect.

More Than 10 Years of Trust

This evolution comes at a time of significant momentum. Since 2015, NCL has grown from a small startup into an award-winning wellness brand available nationwide through Amazon, Walmart, Target+, TikTok Shop, eBay, and other major marketplaces. Along the way, the company has reached milestones that reflect the trust its community has placed in it:

200,000+ customers served worldwide35+ million capsules sold7,000+ verified customer reviewsRecognition in the 2025 Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companiesMultiple Stevie Awards from the American Business AwardsNamed a 2025 and 2026 Gator100 HonoreeThree-time Global 100 winner for Best Health & Wellness Nutrition Manufacturer

“This rebrand isn’t about changing who we are – it’s about evolving how we present ourselves to match the brand our customers already know and trust,” said Damon Sununtnasuk, Founder & CEO.

What This Means for Customers

For existing customers, nothing changes about the products they know and trust. The same formulations, manufacturing facilities, quality controls, and customer support team remain in place. Products sold as Natural Cure Labs and products sold as NCL are from the same company. Customers can continue to find NCL products on the company’s website and through Amazon, Walmart, Target+, Kroger, eBay, and other major marketplaces.

NCL is grateful for every customer who has been part of this journey and is excited for what is to come.

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NCL (Natural Cure Labs), NCL (Natural Cure Labs), 1 8003036214, press@naturalcurelabs.com, https://www.naturalcurelabs.com/

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