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Legato Merger Corp. II – ‘425’ on 11/21/22 re: Legato Merger Corp. II – ‘EX-99.1’

On:  Monday, 11/21/22, at 5:01pm ET   ·   Accession #:  1829126-22-19456   ·   File #:  1-41090

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Prospectus or Communication – Merger   —   Rule 425

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 2: EX-99.1     Miscellaneous Exhibit                               HTML    115K 


‘EX-99.1’   —   Miscellaneous Exhibit


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Exhibit 99.1

 

Southland Announces Third Quarter 2022 Results

 

GRAPEVINE, Texas, Nov. 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Southland Holdings, LLC (“Southland”) announced financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2022.

 

·Revenue of $335 million, an increase of 6% compared to the quarter ended September 30, 2021
·Operating income increased 228% to $46.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022, compared to $14.3 million in the three months ended September 30, 2021
·Operating income increased 89% to $61.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, compared to $32.6 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2021
·EBITDA increased 143% to $59.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2022, compared to $24.6 million in the three months ended September 30, 2021
·EBITDA increased 44% to $96.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, compared to $66.6 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2021
·Gross profit margin of 19% for the three months ended September 30, 2022, compared to 9% in the quarter ended September 30, 2021
·Gross profit margin of 12% for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, compared to 8% in the nine months ended September 30, 2021
·Backlog increased to $2.37 billion as of September 30, 2022, from $1.98 billion as of June 30, 2022
·Record new awards of $1.6 billion, year to date through the date of this press release, an increase of approximately 154% compared to the same period in the prior year. Approximately $900 million of these awards were included in backlog as of September 30, 2022

 

Frank Renda, Southland’s CEO said, “We are extremely pleased with our third quarter results and our team’s execution throughout North America. Revenue increased 6% compared to the same quarter last year, which was driven by an increase in new project starts in the quarter. We achieved record EBITDA in the quarter and our gross profit margin expanded from 8% to 12% through the first nine months of the year compared to the first nine months of last year. We continue to see an improved bidding environment and a robust project pipeline. We have been awarded $1.6 billion of new work through today’s date for the year, which is an increase of 154% compared to new awards through the same date in the prior year. Backlog increased to $2.37 billion at the end of the quarter compared to $1.98 billion last quarter as a result of strong awards.”

 

“As we get closer to the consummation of our merger with Legato, our strong financial performance, recent project awards, and future opportunities continue to demonstrate the positive outlook we see for Southland,” Mr. Renda continued. “The tailwinds of needed investment in critical infrastructure across the geographies we serve remain at an all-time high. Our Transportation segment was recently awarded several bridge and lock projects and our Civil segment was awarded various water pipeline and water treatment projects across the country. We look forward to not only what these projects will do for our customers, but their ability to deliver value to our shareholders.”

 

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2022 Third Quarter Results

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited)

 

   Three Months Ended 
(Amounts in thousands)  September 30, 
2022
   September 30, 
2021
 
Revenue  $335,125   $315,411 
Cost of construction   272,715    285,985 
Gross profit   62,410    29,426 
Selling, general, and administrative expenses   15,606    15,151 
Operating income   46,804    14,275 
(Loss) gain on investments, net   (100)   475 
Other expense (income), net   2,292    659 
Interest expense   (2,285)   (1,579)
Earnings before income taxes   46,711    13,830 
Income tax expense   10,588    2,393 
Net income   36,123    11,437 
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests   924    2,476 
Net income attributable to Southland Holdings  $35,199   $8,961 

 

Revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2022, was $335.1 million, an increase of $19.7 million, or 6%, compared to the three months ended September 30, 2021.

 

Gross profit for the three months ended September 30, 2022 was $62.4 million, an increase of $33.0 million, or 112%, compared to the three months ended September 30, 2021. Our gross profit margin increased from 9% to 19% for the three months ended September 30, 2022 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2021.

 

Selling, general, and administrative costs for the three months ended September 30, 2022 were $15.6 million, an increase of $0.5 million, or 3%, compared to the three months ended September 30, 2021.

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (unaudited)

  

   Nine Months Ended 
(Amounts in thousands)  September 30,
2022
   September 30,
2021
 
Revenue  $866,627   $915,560 
Cost of construction   761,549    840,950 
Gross profit   105,078    74,610 
Selling, general, and administrative expenses   43,395    42,021 
Operating income   61,683    32,589 
(Loss) gain on investments, net   (79)   752 
Other expense (income), net   936    1,570 
Interest expense   (6,317)   (5,321)
Earnings before income taxes   56,223    29,590 
Income tax expense   13,745    2,215 
Net income   42,478    27,375 
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests   1,474    3,489 
Net income attributable to Southland Holdings  $41,004   $23,886 


Revenue for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 was $866.6 million, a decrease of $48.9 million, or 5%, compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2021.

 

Gross profit for the nine months ended September 30, 2022, was $105.1 million, an increase of $30.5 million, or 41%, compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2021. Our gross profit margin increased from 8% to 12% for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2021.

 

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Selling, general, and administrative costs for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 were $43.4 million, an increase of $1.4 million, or 3%, compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2021. Selling, general, and administrative costs as a percent of revenue were 5% for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 compared to 4.6% for the nine months ended September 30, 2021.

 

Segment Revenue

 

   Three Months Ended 
(Amounts in thousands)  September 30, 2022   September 30, 2021 
       % of Total       % of Total 
Segment  Revenue   Revenue   Revenue   Revenue 
Civil  $71,409    21.3%  $112,161    35.6%
Transportation   263,716    78.7%   203,250    64.4%
Total revenue  $335,125    100.0%  $315,411    100.0%

 

   Nine Months Ended 
(Amounts in thousands)  September 30, 2022   September 30, 2021 
       % of Total       % of Total 
Segment  Revenue   Revenue   Revenue   Revenue 
Civil  $221,303    25.5%  $293,282    32.0%
Transportation   645,324    74.5%   622,278    68.0%
Total revenue  $866,627    100.0%  $915,560    100.0%

 

Segment Gross Profit

 

   Three Months Ended 
(Amounts in thousands)  September 30, 2022   September 30, 2021 
       % of Segment       % of Segment 
Segment  Gross Profit   Revenue   Gross Profit   Revenue 
Civil  $8,926    12.5%  $33,822    30.2%
Transportation   53,484    20.3%   (4,396)   (2.2)%
Gross profit  $62,410    18.6%  $29,426    9.3%

 

   Nine Months Ended 
(Amounts in thousands)  September 30, 2022   September 30, 2021 
       % of Segment       % of Segment 
Segment  Gross Profit   Revenue   Gross Profit   Revenue 
Civil  $28,315    12.8%  $42,713    14.6%
Transportation   76,763    11.9%   31,897    5.1%
Gross profit  $105,078    12.1%  $74,610    8.1%

 

EBITDA Reconciliation

 

   Three Months Ended   Nine Months Ended 
(Amounts in thousands)  September 30,
2022
   September 30,
2021
   September 30,
2022
   September 30,
2021
 
Net income  $35,199   $8,961   $41,004   $23,886 
Depreciation and amortization   11,523    11,675    35,163    35,251 
Income taxes   10,587    2,393    13,745    2,215 
Interest expense   2,285    1,579    6,317    5,321 
Interest income   (18)   (44)   (29)   (64)
EBITDA  $59,576   $24,564   $96,200   $66,609 

 

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Backlog

 

(Amounts in thousands)  Backlog 
Balance December 31, 2021  $2,218,573 
New contracts, change orders, and adjustments   1,018,825 
Gross backlog   3,237,398 
Less: contract revenue recognized in 2022   (866,977)
Balance September 30, 2022  $2,370,421 

 

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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited)

 

   As of 
(Amounts in thousands)  September 30,
2022
   December 31, 
2021
 
Cash and cash equivalents  $43,306   $63,342 
Restricted cash   14,218    47,900 
Accounts receivable, net   148,125    126,702 
Retainage receivables   116,122    110,971 
Contract assets   447,549    374,624 
Other current assets   23,976    22,977 
Total current assets   793,296    746,516 
           
Property and equipment, net   126,893    156,031 
Right-of-use assets   14,636    15,816 
Investments - unconsolidated entities   110,395    103,610 
Investments - limited liability companies   2,590    1,926 
Investments - private equity   3,345    3,925 
Goodwill   1,528    1,528 
Intangible assets, net   2,470    3,215 
Other noncurrent assets   3,626    3,186 
Total noncurrent assets   265,483    289,237 
Total assets   1,058,779    1,035,753 
           
Accounts payable  $132,806   $146,455 
Retainage payable   34,533    32,706 
Accrued liabilities   124,371    115,057 
Current portion of long-term debt   44,678    41,333 
Short-term lease liabilities   16,444    20,048 
Contract liabilities   81,930    111,286 
Total current liabilities   434,762    466,885 
           
Long-term debt   219,713    195,597 
Long-term lease liabilities   9,750    13,496 
Deferred tax liabilities   5,601    5,962 
Other noncurrent liabilities   48,579    51,462 
Total long-term liabilities   283,643    266,517 
Total liabilities   718,405    733,402 
           
Noncontrolling Interest   10,155    11,057 
Members’ capital   308,422    267,831 
Preferred stock   24,400    24,400 
Accumulated other comprehensive income   (2,603)   (937)
Total equity   340,374    302,351 
Total liabilities and equity  $1,058,779   $1,035,753 

 

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Condensed Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows (unaudited)

 

   Nine Months Ended 
(Amounts in thousands)  September 30,
2022
   September 30,
2021
 
Cash flows from operating activities:          
Net income  $42,478   $27,375 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities          
Depreciation and amortization   35,163    35,251 
Deferred taxes   (440)   (77)
Gain on sale of assets   (1,343)   (4,225)

Earnings from equity method investments

   (7,346)   (5,439)
Foreign currency remeasurement loss   746    108 
Gain on trading securities, net   (257)   (1,285)
Increase in accounts receivable   (24,167)   (46,111)
(Increase) decrease in contract assets   (72,703)   25,677 
(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses and other current assets   (1,001)   5,839 
Decrease in ROU assets   930    3,621 
(Decrease) increase in accounts payable, accrued expenses, and other current liabilities   (6,997)   23,469 
Decrease in contract liabilities   (29,591)   (126,297)
Decrease in operating lease liabilities   (1,206)   (3,663)
Other   (5,202)   173 
Net cash used in operating activities   (70,936)   (65,584)
           
Cash flows from investing activities:          
Purchase of property and equipment   (4,384)   (16,104)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment   3,897    10,066 
Loss on investment in limited liability company   336    248 
Proceeds from the sale of trading securities   840     
Purchase of interest of other investments       (150)
Capital contribution to unconsolidated investments   (1,000)   (835)
Net cash used in investing activities   (311)   (6,775)
           
Cash flows from financing activities:          
Borrowings on line of credit   55,000    41,000 
Payments on line of credit       (72,000)
Borrowings on notes payable   115    204,819 
Payments on notes payable   (31,161)   (141,785)
Payments of deferred financing costs       412 
Payments to related parties   (405)   (674)
Advances from related parties       1,225 
Payments on capital lease   (6,298)   (3,585)
Capital contributions from noncontrolling members       926 
Distributions   (1,556)   (573)
Preferred stock dividends       (97)
Net cash provided by financing activities   15,695    29,668 
           
Effect of exchange rate on cash   1,834    (1,769)
           
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash   (53,718)   (44,460)
Beginning of period   111,242    180,396 
End of period  $57,524   $135,936 
           
Supplemental cash flow information          
Cash paid for income taxes  $6,153   $13,882 
Cash paid for interest  $6,464   $5,538 
Non-cash investing and financing activities:          
Lease assets obtained in exchange for new leases  $12,537   $10,296 

 

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About Southland

 

Southland is a leading provider of specialized infrastructure construction services across North America including bridges, tunneling, transportation and facilities, marine, steel structures, water and wastewater treatment, and water pipeline end markets. With roots dating back to 1900, Southland and its subsidiaries form one of the largest infrastructure construction companies in North America, with experience throughout the world. Southland is headquartered in Grapevine, Texas.

 

On May 25th, 2022, Southland entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Agreement”) with publicly-traded Legato Merger Corp. II, a special purpose acquisition company (NASDAQ: LGTO, LGTOU, and LGTOW) (“Legato”). Pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, a subsidiary of Legato will merge with and into Southland, with Southland surviving the merger as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Legato. The existing Southland management team will remain in place upon the closing of the merger. At such time, Legato’s name is expected to change to Southland Holdings, Inc.

 

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

 

This press release includes certain unaudited financial measures not presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), including but not limited to earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (“EBITDA”) and certain ratios and other metrics derived therefrom. Note that other companies may calculate these non-GAAP financial measures differently, and therefore such financial measures may not be directly comparable to similarly titled measures of other companies. Further, these non-GAAP financial measures are not measures of financial performance in accordance with GAAP and may exclude items that are significant in understanding and assessing financial results. Therefore, these measures should not be considered in isolation or as an alternative to net income, cash flows from operations or other measures of profitability, liquidity or performance under GAAP. Southland believes that these non-GAAP measures of financial results provide useful information to management and investors regarding certain financial and business trends relating to Southland’s financial condition and results of operations. Southland believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide an additional tool for investors to use in evaluating ongoing operating results and trends, and in comparing Southland’s financial measures with those of other similar companies. These non-GAAP financial measures are subject to inherent limitations as they reflect the exercise of judgments by management about which items of expense and income are excluded or included in determining these non-GAAP financial measures. The non-GAAP measures may also be presented differently in the SEC filings by Legato due to SEC rules.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance. Instead, they are based only on Southland’s current beliefs, expectations and assumptions regarding the future of Southland’s business, future plans and strategies, projections, anticipated events and trends, the economy and other future conditions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict and many of which are outside of Southland’s control. Southland’s actual results and financial condition may differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Therefore, you should not rely on any of these forward-looking statements.

 

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Any forward-looking statement made by Southland in this press release is based only on information currently available to Southland and speaks only as of the date on which it is made. Southland undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.

 

Southland Contacts:

 

Cody Gallarda

EVP, Chief Financial Officer

cgallarda@southlandholdings.com

 

Alex Murray

Corporate Development & Investor Relations

amurray@southlandholdings.com

 

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