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AECOM 10-Q Filing Summary: Quarter Ended June 30, 2025

Business Context and Reporting Period

This Form 10-Q covers the quarterly period ended June 30, 2025 (Fiscal Q3 2025) and the nine months ended June 30, 2025. AECOM is a global provider of professional infrastructure consulting and advisory services. The company operates through three reportable segments: Americas, International, and AECOM Capital. The company has exited substantially all self-perform at-risk construction businesses, which are now reported as discontinued operations.

Key Financial Metrics

Material Changes vs. Prior Period

• Profitability Expansion: Operating income for the nine months ended June 30, 2025, increased 33.5% to $789.1 million compared to $591.1 million in the prior year. This was driven by a 12.1% increase in gross profit and the absence of restructuring costs that totaled $80.7 million in the prior year period.
• Revenue Stability: Consolidated revenue remained relatively flat, decreasing 0.3% year-over-year for the nine-month period. However, underlying revenue excluding pass-through costs increased across most end markets.
• Discontinued Operations: Net loss from discontinued operations was $63.8 million for the nine months ended June 30, 2025, compared to a loss of $105.0 million in the prior year. The improvement was primarily due to the non-recurrence of a $103.1 million loss related to contingent consideration in the prior year, partially offset by a $53.0 million loss in the current period related to a refinery turnaround project.
• Segment Performance: The Americas segment saw gross profit increase 14.7% year-over-year, while the International segment saw a 6.1% increase. Both benefited from restructuring actions taken in the prior year and growth in higher-margin advisory services.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

• Capital Allocation: The company intends to deploy cash towards dividends and stock repurchases. As of June 30, 2025, approximately $894.5 million remained of the Board's stock repurchase authorization. A quarterly dividend of $0.26 per share was declared.
• Debt Refinancing (Subsequent Event): On July 22, 2025, AECOM completed an offering of $1.2 billion in 6.000% Senior Notes due 2033. Proceeds were used to purchase $732.9 million of its 2027 Senior Notes via a tender offer and to redeem the remaining 2027 notes.
• Legal Contingencies: The company recorded a $53.0 million loss in discontinued operations related to a refinery turnaround project following unfavorable post-trial court orders; the company has appealed the judgment. Additionally, the company is pursuing claims against the Department of Energy (DOE) totaling over $160 million, though recovery is not certain.
• Tax Legislation: The company is evaluating the impact of the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" enacted on July 4, 2025, but does not currently expect a material impact on consolidated financial statements.

Investor Verification Checklist

• Discontinued Operations Volatility: Verify the status of the refinery turnaround project appeal and the potential for further adjustments to the $53.0 million loss recorded in Q3.
• Debt Structure Changes: Confirm the final terms and interest rate implications of the new 2033 Senior Notes and the full redemption of the 2027 Senior Notes.
• Pass-Through Revenue Trends: Analyze the ratio of pass-through revenue to total revenue to understand the true growth in fee-based services versus subcontractor costs.
• DOE Claims: Monitor updates on the Department of Energy claims, as the company notes it cannot provide certainty on recovery amounts.
• Working Capital: Review Days Sales Outstanding (DSO), which increased to 72 days from 70 days, to assess collection efficiency.