• Global Water Resources Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results

    来源: Nasdaq GlobeNewswire / 06 3月 2024 21:00:49   America/New_York

    PHOENIX, March 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Water Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ: GWRS), a pure-play water resource management company, reported results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2023. All comparisons are to the same year-ago period unless otherwise noted. The company will hold a conference call at 1:00 p.m. Eastern time tomorrow to discuss the results (see dial-in information below).

    Financial Highlights

    • Total revenue increased $1.3 million or 11.4% to $12.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2023. Total revenue increased $8.3 million or 18.6% to $53.0 million for the full year, which included $2.8 million of unregulated revenues.
    • Net income increased $0.3 million or 38.5% to $1.1 million, or $0.05 per share in the fourth quarter of 2023. For the full year, net income increased 45.0% to $8.0 million or $0.33 per share.
    • Adjusted EBITDA increased $0.3 million or 5.9% to $5.8 million in the fourth quarter and increased $2.5 million or 10.8% to $25.3 million for the full year (see definition of adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP term, and its reconciliation to GAAP, below).
    • In November 2023, announced an increase in dividends to $0.30096 per share on an annualized basis. The first monthly dividend payment at the new rate was paid on December 28, 2023 to holders of record on December 14, 2023.

    Operational Highlights

    • Active service connections increased 9.8% to 61,791 at December 31, 2023 as compared to year-end 2022. The increase was due to the acquisition of Farmers Water Co. (Farmers Water) completed in February 2023, and organic growth. Excluding Farmers Water, active service connections increased 3.7%.
    • Water consumption increased 19.4% to 0.90 billion gallons in the fourth quarter of 2023. For the full year, water consumption increased 14.8% to 3.97 billion gallons.
    • Recycled water volume increased 12.6% to 818 million gallons in the fourth quarter of 2023. For the full year, recycled water volume increased 6.2% to 1.4 billion gallons.
    • Invested $3.7 million in infrastructure projects to support existing utilities and continued growth during the fourth quarter of 2023. For the full year, invested $22.3 million in infrastructure projects.

    Subsequent Events

    On October 26, 2023, the company entered into a note purchase agreement for the issuance of an aggregate principal amount of $20 million of 6.91% Senior Secured Notes due on January 3, 2034. Pursuant to the terms of the note purchase agreement, the company issued the notes on January 3, 2024.

    On February 29, 2024, the company entered into a settlement agreement with the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) Utilities Division Staff regarding the Saguaro District rate case application for seven of the company’s regulated utilities, which will be considered by an Administrative Law Judge and the ACC for approval. The agreement includes, among other things, a recommended annual revenue increase of approximately $351,000, acquisition premiums for six of the company’s utilities, a capital structure matching the company’s previous rate of 55% equity with a 9.6% return on equity, consolidation of the seven utilities, and an accounting deferral for Rincon. There can be no assurance that the ACC will approve the settlement agreement and the ACC could take other actions as a result of the rate case. Further, it is possible that the ACC may determine to decrease future rates. There can also be no assurance as to the timing of when an approved rate increase (if any) would go into effect.

    Management Commentary

    “2023 was another year of strong progress across our business, including safety and compliance, business development, and top-line growth with increased profitability,” commented Global Water Resources president and CEO, Ron Fleming. “Our strong financial results were primarily driven by increased rates, and organic growth in connections along with the addition of new connections from the acquisition of Farmers Water.

    “In 2022 and 2023, multi-family permits trended upwards, adding stability to the housing market. While we saw an overall weakness in the market for single-family housing in 2023, according to the W.P. Carey School of Business Greater Phoenix Blue Chip Panel Real Estate Consensus the outlook is improving. They anticipate permitting to increase in 2024 due to the improvement in the second half of 2023 combined with the expectations of modestly declining mortgage rates in 2024.

    “According to the Arizona Commerce Authority, $76.3 billion of capital has been invested in Arizona for the years 2021 through 2023, which reflects an increase of 274% over the preceding three years. This has recently included major new manufacturing facility announcements by Taiwan Semiconductor, Intel, and Proctor & Gamble.”   

    Global Water Resources CFO, Mike Liebman, commented: “Our current capital resources of approximately $35 million reflects cash and cash equivalents, including $20 million from our recent issuance of new senior secured notes in January 2024, and the amount available for borrowing under our revolving line of credit. We believe our capital resources enable us to be a strong utility partner for the communities we have the privilege to serve and allow us to continue our growth initiatives.

    “In addition to all of this increased growth, we anticipate the next few years to include various rate case activity at the Arizona Corporation Commission. During the fourth quarter 2023, the Company notified the Arizona Corporation Commission of its intention to file a rate case for Farmers during 2024 and for Santa Cruz and Palo Verde, where most of our customers reside, in 2025.”

    Fleming concluded: “We continue to see organic and acquisitive growth opportunities, as the demand for innovative water and wastewater services continues to increase in the fast-growing Metropolitan Phoenix area. We expect the demand to drive growth across our business, which is supported by the outlook for continued population and job growth throughout metro-Phoenix and our other service areas. Finally, we continue to search for opportunities on the acquisition front and hope to have an announcement in the next quarter.

    Financial Summary

    Revenues

    Revenues in the fourth quarter of 2023 increased $1.3 million or 11.4% to $12.4 million compared to $11.1 million in the same period in 2022. The increase in revenue was primarily attributable to the increase in rates related to Rate Decision No. 78644, new connections associated with the acquisition of Farmers Water in February 2023, and year-over-year organic growth in connections.

    Revenues for the full year 2023 increased $8.3 million or 18.6% to $53.0 million. The increase was primarily due to elevated water consumption, revenue from infrastructure coordination and financing arrangements (ICFA) earned during 2023 that did not occur in the prior year, increased rates related to Rate Decision No. 78644, new connections associated with the acquisition of Farmers Water in February 2023, and organic connection growth. The elevated water consumption related to higher-than-average temperatures and lower-than-average precipitation also contributed to the top-line growth.

    Operating Expenses

    Operating expenses in the fourth quarter of 2023 increased approximately $0.8 million or 8.5% to $10.7 million compared to $9.9 million in the same period in 2022. The increase was primarily related to the acquisition of Farmers Water in February 2023, higher salaries and wages and employee related expenses due to an increase in head count, and increased depreciation expense as a direct result of the increase in fixed assets.

    Operating expenses for the full year 2023 increased approximately $3.8 million or 10.4% to $40.7 million compared to $36.9 million in the same period in 2022. The increase was primarily related to the acquisition of Farmers Water in February 2023, higher salaries and wages and employee related expenses due to an increase in head count and a cost of living adjustment that impacted five months of 2022 as compared to all months of 2023. The increase in operating expenses was also due to higher power costs attributable to increased pump usage related to escalated consumption and additional connections, increased chemicals and supplies from both higher consumption and rising costs, and increased depreciation expense as a direct result of the increase in fixed assets. The increased operating expenses were partially offset by lower professional fees and regulatory expenses that were directly related to the rate case activity and acquisition-related matters in 2022.

    Other Expense

    Total other expense was $0.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2023, compared to $0.3 million in the same period in 2022.

    Total other expense during the full year 2023 increased $0.1 million or 3.8% to $1.4 million compared to $1.4 million for the same period in 2022. The increase was related to a $0.1 million decrease in income associated with Buckeye growth premiums as a result of fewer new meter connections in the area, an increase in interest expense of $0.1 million, and a $0.1 million increase in other expenses, partially offset by an increase in the equity portion of allowance for funds used during construction (AFUDC) of $0.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2023.

    Net Income

    Net income totaled $1.1 million or $0.05 per share in the fourth quarter of 2023, compared to $0.8 million or $0.03 per share in the same period in 2022.

    Net income increased $2.5 million to $8.0 million or $0.33 per share in 2023, as compared to net income of $5.5 million or $0.24 per share in 2022.

    Adjusted EBITDA

    Adjusted EBITDA increased $0.3 million or 5.9% to $5.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2023, as compared to $5.5 million in the same period in 2022.

    Adjusted EBITDA increased $2.5 million or 10.8% to $25.3 million in 2023, as compared to $22.9 million in the same period in 2022.

    Capital Resources

    Cash and cash equivalents totaled $3.1 million at December 31, 2023, as compared to $6.6 million at December 31, 2022. The decrease was primarily due to the company’s expansion efforts and investment in infrastructure to support its growth within its service areas. As of December 31, 2023, the company had no notable near-term cash expenditures other than semiannual principal payments on its Series A and Series B senior secured notes in the amount of $1.9 million due in both June and December 2024.

    Dividend Policy

    In November 2023, the company announced that it increased its dividend to $0.30096 per share on an annualized basis. It recently declared a monthly cash dividend of $0.02508 per common share (or $0.30096 per share on an annualized basis), which will be payable on March 29, 2024 to holders of record at the close of business on March 14, 2024.

    Business Strategy

    Global Water's near-term growth strategy involves increasing service connections, improving operating efficiencies, and increasing utility rates as approved by the ACC. The company plans to continue to aggregate water and wastewater utilities, enabling the company and its customers to realize the benefits of consolidation, regionalization, and environmental stewardship.

    Connection Rates

    As of December 31, 2023, active service connections increased by 5,521 or 9.8% to 61,791, compared to 56,270 at December 31, 2022. The increase in active service connections was primarily due to new connections associated with the acquisition of Farmers and organic growth in connections.

    Arizona’s Growth Corridor: Positive Population and Economic Trends

    There was a trend of positive growth in new connections during 2022. For 2023, growth continued at a moderate rate during the first half of the year with the second half exhibiting increases in the rate of connection growth.

    According to the most recent U.S. Census estimates, the Phoenix metropolitan statistical area (MSA) is the 11th largest MSA in the U.S. and had an estimated population of 5.0 million, an increase of 3.5% over the 4.8 million people reported in the 2020 Census. Metropolitan Phoenix continues to grow due to its comparatively affordable housing, excellent weather, large and growing universities, a diverse employment base, and low taxes. The Employment and Population Statistics Department of the State of Arizona predicts that the Phoenix metropolitan area will have a population of 5.8 million people by 2030 and 6.5 million by 2040. During the twelve months ended December 31, 2023, Arizona’s employment rate increased by 2.0%, ranking the state in the top twenty nationally for job growth.        

    Phoenix is being recognized as the top market for manufacturing growth and was ranked number one out of the top 15 growth markets for largest projected job gains by global real estate firm Newmark Group. According to the Newmark Group, the jobs promised as part of the major manufacturing developments topped the nation for both projected jobs added and manufacturing announcements in excess of $100 million.

    Despite a slowdown in housing for the Phoenix metropolitan area primarily due to inflation and increased interest rates, management believes that Global Water is well-positioned to benefit from the growth expected in the Phoenix metropolitan area due to the availability of lots, existing infrastructure in place within the company’s services areas, and increased activity related to multi-family developments.

    Conference Call
    Global Water Resources will hold a conference call tomorrow to discuss its fourth quarter and full year 2023 results, including a question-and-answer period.

    Date: Thursday, March 7, 2024
    Time: 1:00 p.m. Eastern time (10:00 a.m. Pacific time)
    Toll-free dial-in number: 1-833-816-1435
    International dial-in number: 1-412-317-0527
    Conference ID: 10186360
    Webcast (live and replay): here

    The conference call webcast is also available via a link in the Investors section of the company’s website at www.gwresources.com

    Please call the conference telephone number five minutes prior to the start time. An operator will register your name and organization. If you require any assistance connecting to the call, please contact CMA at 1-949-432-7566.

    A replay of the call will be available after 4:00 p.m. Eastern time on the same day through March 21, 2024.

    Toll-free replay number: 1-844-512-2921
    International replay number: 1-412-317-6671
    Replay ID: 10186360

    About Global Water Resources

    Global Water Resources, Inc. is a leading water resource management company that owns and operates 29 systems which provide water, wastewater, and recycled water services. The company’s service areas are located primarily in growth corridors around metropolitan Phoenix. Global Water recycles over 1 billion gallons of water annually with a total of 16.3 billion gallons recycled since 2004.

    The company has been recognized for its highly effective implementation of Total Water Management (TWM). TWM is an integrated approach to managing the entire water cycle that involves owning and operating water, wastewater and recycled water utilities within the same geographic area in order to maximize the beneficial use of recycled water. It enables smart water management programs such as remote metering infrastructure and other advanced technologies, rate designs, and incentives that result in real conservation. TWM helps protect water supplies in water-scarce areas experiencing population growth.

    Global Water has received numerous industry awards, including national recognition as a ‘Utility of the Future Today’ for its superior water reuse practices by a national consortium of water and conservation organizations led by the Water Environment Federation (WEF). The company also received Cityworks’ 2022 Excellence in Departmental Practice Award for demonstrating leadership and creativity in applying public asset management strategies to daily operations and long-term planning.

    To learn more, visit www.gwresources.com

    Use of Non-GAAP Measures

    This press release contains certain financial measures that are not recognized measures under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”), including, EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted net income, adjusted basic earnings per common share and adjusted diluted earnings per common share. EBITDA is defined for the purposes of this press release as net income before interest, income taxes, depreciation, and amortization. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as EBITDA excluding the gain or loss related to (i) nonrecurring events; (ii) option expense related to awards made to the board of directors and management; (iii) restricted stock expense related to awards made to executive officers; (iv) disposal of assets; and (v) ICFA revenue recognition. Adjusted net income and adjusted earnings per common share reflect net income and earnings per common share excluding (i) ICFA revenue and (ii) the amortization related to ICFA intangible assets.

    Management believes that EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted net income, adjusted earnings per common share, and adjusted diluted earnings per common share are useful supplemental measures of our operating performance and provide our investors meaningful measures of overall corporate performance. EBITDA is also presented because management believes that it is frequently used by investment analysts, investors, and other interested parties as a measure of financial performance. Adjusted EBITDA, adjusted net income, adjusted earnings per common share, and adjusted diluted earnings per common share is also presented because management believes that it provides our investors a measure of our recurring core business. However, non-GAAP measures do not have a standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP, and investors are cautioned that non-GAAP measures, such as EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted net income, adjusted earnings per common share, and adjusted diluted earnings per common share, should not be construed as an alternative to net income or loss or other income statement data (which are determined in accordance with GAAP) as an indicator of our performance or as a measure of liquidity and cash flows. Management's method of calculating EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted net income, adjusted earnings per common share, and adjusted diluted earnings per common share may differ materially from the method used by other companies and accordingly, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies. A reconciliation of EBITDA, adjusted EBITDA, adjusted net income, adjusted earnings per common share, and adjusted diluted earnings per common share to net income and earnings per common share, the most comparable GAAP measure, is included in the schedules attached to this press release.

    Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

    Certain statements in this press release and the related conference call include certain forward-looking statements which reflect the company's expectations regarding future events. The forward-looking statements involve a number of assumptions, risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements about our strategies; expectations about future business plans, prospective performance, growth, and opportunities, including expected growth in and around metropolitan Phoenix and the resulting potential for new service connections, as well as anticipated future growth potential from our investments in infrastructure; future financial performance; regulatory and ACC proceedings, decisions and approvals, such as the anticipated benefits resulting from Rate Decision No. 78644, including our expected collective revenue increase due to new water and wastewater rates and benefits from consolidation of rates, as well as our beliefs and expectations pertaining to ACC actions relating to our Southwest Plant and our recent settlement agreement entered into with ACC Utilities Division Staff; acquisition plans and our ability to complete additional acquisitions and the expected future benefits; our dividend policy; population and growth projections; technologies, including expected benefits from implementing such technologies; revenues; metrics; operating expenses; trends relating to our industry, market, population and job growth, and housing permits; the adequacy of our water supply to service our current demand and growth for the foreseeable future; liquidity and capital resources; plans and expectations for capital expenditures; cash flows and uses of cash; depreciation and amortization; tax payments; our ability to repay indebtedness and invest in initiatives; the anticipated impact and resolutions of legal matters; the anticipated impact of new or proposed laws, including regulatory requirements, tax changes, and judicial decisions; and other statements that are not historical facts as well as statements identified by words such as "expects", "anticipates", "intends", "plans", "believes", "seeks", "estimates", or the negative of these terms, or other words of similar meaning. These statements are based on our current beliefs or expectations and are inherently subject to a number of risks, uncertainties, and assumptions, most of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond our control. Actual results may differ materially from these expectations due to changes in political, economic, business, market, regulatory, and other factors. Factors that may also affect future results are disclosed under the headings “Risk Factors” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), which are available at the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. This includes, but is not limited to, our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 and subsequent filings with the SEC. Accordingly, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which reflect management’s views as of the date hereof. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, except as required by law, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.

    Company Contact:
    Michael J. Liebman
    CFO and SVP
    Tel (480) 999-5104
    Email Contact        

    Investor Relations Contact:
    Ron Both or Grant Stude
    CMA
    Tel (949) 432-7566
    Email contact

    Media Contact:
    Tim Randall
    CMA
    Tel (949) 432-7572
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    GLOBAL WATER RESOURCES, INC.
    CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
    (in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

     December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022
    ASSETS   
    PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT:   
    Land$2,674  $1,480 
    Depreciable property, plant and equipment 414,170   344,043 
    Construction work-in-progress 48,147   66,039 
    Other 697   697 
    Less accumulated depreciation (142,367)  (124,522)
    Net property, plant and equipment 323,321   287,737 
    CURRENT ASSETS:   
    Cash and cash equivalents 3,087   6,561 
    Accounts receivable, net 2,845   2,139 
    Customer payments in-transit 543   462 
    Unbilled revenue 2,755   2,557 
    Taxes, prepaid expenses and other current assets 2,494   2,439 
    Total current assets 11,724   14,158 
    OTHER ASSETS:   
    Goodwill 10,820   4,957 
    Intangible assets, net 8,841   10,139 
    Regulatory assets 2,898   3,169 
    Restricted cash 1,676   1,001 
    Right-of-use assets 1,741   1,891 
    Other noncurrent assets 74   34 
    Total other assets 26,050   21,191 
    TOTAL ASSETS$361,095  $323,086 
    LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY   
    CURRENT LIABILITIES:   
    Accounts payable$1,027  $2,173 
    Accrued expenses 7,129   8,056 
    Customer and meter deposits 1,628   1,682 
    Long-term debt, current portion 3,880   3,833 
    Leases, current portion 553   505 
    Total current liabilities 14,217   16,249 
    NONCURRENT LIABILITIES:   
    Line of credit 2,315    
    Long-term debt 101,341   104,945 
    Long-term lease liabilities 1,370   1,616 
    Deferred revenue - ICFA 19,656   20,974 
    Regulatory liabilities 6,076   6,371 
    Advances in aid of construction 111,529   93,656 
    Contributions in aid of construction, net 36,409   26,404 
    Deferred income tax liabilities, net 8,284   5,949 
    Acquisition liabilities 3,048   1,773 
    Other noncurrent liabilities 8,230   755 
    Total noncurrent liabilities 298,258   262,443 
    Total liabilities 312,475   278,692 
        
    SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY:   
    Common stock, $0.01 par value, 60,000,000 shares authorized; 24,492,918 and 24,095,139 shares issued as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. 240   239 
    Treasury stock, 317,677 and 224,093 shares at December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively. (2)  (2)
    Paid in capital 47,585   44,157 
    Retained earnings 797    
    Total shareholders’ equity 48,620   44,394 
    TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY$361,095  $323,086 
            


    GLOBAL WATER RESOURCES, INC.
    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
    (in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

     Year Ended December 31,
      2023   2022 
    REVENUES:   
    Water services$24,860  $20,885 
    Wastewater and recycled water services 25,382   23,843 
    Unregulated revenues 2,786    
    Total revenues 53,028   44,728 
        
    OPERATING EXPENSES:   
    Operations and maintenance 12,669   10,889 
    General and administrative 16,636   16,130 
    Depreciation and amortization 11,437   9,890 
    Total operating expenses 40,742   36,909 
    OPERATING INCOME 12,286   7,819 
        
    OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):   
    Interest income 52   65 
    Interest expense (4,882)  (4,759)
    Allowance for equity funds used during construction 981   723 
    Other, net 2,417   2,592 
    Total other expense (1,432)  (1,379)
        
    INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES 10,854   6,440 
    INCOME TAX EXPENSE (2,872)  (934)
    NET INCOME$7,982  $5,506 
        
    Basic earnings per common share$0.33  $0.24 
    Diluted earnings per common share$0.33  $0.24 
    Dividends declared per common share$0.30  $0.30 
        
    Weighted average number of common shares used in the determination of:   
    Basic 24,044,950   23,172,733 
    Diluted 24,129,542   23,332,356 
            


    GLOBAL WATER RESOURCES, INC.
    UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
    (in thousands, except share and per share amounts)

      Three Months Ended December 31,
       2023   2022 Change % Change
    REVENUES:       
    Water services $5,944  $5,031 $913  18.1%
    Wastewater and recycled water services  6,424   6,073  351  5.8%
    Unregulated revenues         %
    Total revenues  12,368   11,104  1,264  11.4%
            
    OPERATING EXPENSES:       
    Operations and maintenance  3,112   2,629  483  18.4%
    General and administrative  4,702   4,551  151  3.3%
    Depreciation and amortization  2,892   2,691  201  7.5%
    Total operating expenses  10,706   9,871  835  8.5%
    OPERATING INCOME  1,662   1,233  429  34.8%
            
    OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE):       
    Interest income  41   40  1  %
    Interest expense  (1,173)  (1,404) 231  (16.5)%
    Allowance for equity funds used during construction  203   723  (520) (71.9)%
    Other, net  798   362  436  120.4%
    Total other expense  (131)  (279) 644   
            
    INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES  1,531   954  577  60.5%
    INCOME TAX EXPENSE  (388)  (129) (259) 200.8%
    NET INCOME $1,143  $825 $318  38.5%
    Net Income Margin       
            
    Basic earnings per common share $0.05  $0.03    
    Diluted earnings per common share $0.05  $0.03    
    Dividends declared per common share $0.07  $0.07    
            
    Weighted average number of common shares used in the determination of:
    Basic  24,174,444   23,870,350    
    Diluted  24,221,481   23,971,848    
                


    GLOBAL WATER RESOURCES, INC.
    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
    (in thousands)

     Year Ended December 31,
     2023   2022 
    CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:   
    Net income7,981  $5,506 
    Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:   
    Deferred compensation1,325   1,529 
    Depreciation and amortization11,437   9,889 
    Right of use amortization324   182 
    Amortization of deferred debt issuance costs and discounts44   44 
    (Gain) Loss on disposal of fixed assets(63)  4 
    Provision for credit losses68   103 
    Deferred income tax expense2,394   1,367 
    Changes in assets and liabilities   
    Accounts receivable(702)  (248)
    Other current assets(292)  210 
    Accounts payable and other current liabilities(635)  (1,830)
    Other noncurrent assets312   387 
    Other noncurrent liabilities3,200   6,193 
    Net cash provided by operating activities25,393   23,336 
        
    CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:   
    Capital expenditures(22,312)  (33,984)
    Cash paid for acquisitions, net of cash acquired(6,246)  (180)
    Other cash flows from investing activities(40)  (24)
    Net cash used in investing activities(28,598)  (34,188)
        
    CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:   
    Dividends paid(7,185)  (6,889)
    Advances in aid of construction1,510   2,344 
    Refunds of advances for construction(1,171)  (1,140)
    Proceeds from stock option exercise9   3 
    Payments for taxes related to net shares settlement of equity awards(373)  (585)
    Principal payments under finance lease(525)   
    Line of credit borrowings, net2,315    
    Loan borrowings260    
    Loan repayments(29)  259 
    Repayments of bond(3,833)  (3,833)
    Proceeds from sale of stock2,748   14,812 
    Payments of offering costs for sale of stock(20)   
    Other contributions6,700    
    Net cash provided by financing activities406   4,971 
    INCREASE IN CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH(2,799)  (5,881)
    CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH — Beginning of period7,562   13,443 
    CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS, AND RESTRICTED CASH – End of period4,763   7,562 
           

    Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

     Year Ended December 31,
      2023  2022
    Cash and cash equivalents$3,087 $6,561
    Restricted Cash 1,676  1,001
    Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash$4,763 $7,562
          

    A reconciliation of net income (loss) to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA for the three months and years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 is as follows (in thousands):

      Three Months Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31,
       2023   2022   2023   2022 
    Net Income $1,143  $825  $7,982  $5,506 
    Income tax expense  388   129   2,872   934 
    Interest income  (41)  (40)  (52)  (65)
    Interest expense  1,173   1,404   4,882   4,759 
    Depreciation  2,892   2,691   11,437   9,890 
    EBITDA  5,555   5,009   27,121   21,024 
    ICFA revenue        (2,786)   
    Management option expense  0   39   92   174 
    (Gain) loss on disposal of fixed assets  20   7   (63)  4 
    Restricted stock expense  235   395   972   1,344 
    Rate case adjustment     38      314 
    EBITDA adjustments  255   479   (1,785)  1,836 
    Adjusted EBITDA $5,810  $5,488  $25,336  $22,860 
                     

    A reconciliation of net income to adjusted net income for the three months and years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 is as follows (in thousands):

      Three Months Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31,
       2023   2022  2023   2022
    Net Income $1,143  $825 $7,982  $5,506
    ICFA revenue       (2,786)  
    ICFA intangible amortization expense  414     414   
    Income tax expense on items above  (104)    598   
    Adjusted Net Income $1,453  $825 $6,208  $5,506
                   

    A reconciliation of basic earnings per share to adjusted basic earnings per share for the three months and years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 is as follows (in thousands):

      Three Months Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31,
       2023  2022  2023   2022
    Basic earnings per common share $0.05 $0.03 $0.33  $0.24
    ICFA revenue      (0.12)  
    ICFA intangible amortization expense  0.02    0.02   
    Income tax expense on items above      0.03   
    Adjusted basic earnings per common share $0.07 $0.03 $0.26  $0.24
    Weighted average number of common shares used in determination of:
    Basic  24,174,444  23,870,350  24,044,950   23,172,733
                  

    A reconciliation of diluted earnings per share to adjusted diluted earnings per share for the three months and years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 is as follows (in thousands):

      Three Months Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31,
       2023  2022  2023   2022
    Diluted earnings per common share $0.05 $0.03 $0.33  $0.24
    ICFA revenue      (0.12)  
    ICFA intangible amortization expense  0.02    0.02   
    Income tax expense on items above      0.03   
    Adjusted diluted earnings per common share $0.07 $0.03 $0.26  $0.24
    Weighted average number of common shares used in determination of:
    Diluted  24,221,481  23,971,848  24,129,542   23,332,356

     


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