Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Reports Record 2025 Revenue & EBITDA Amidst Pending Acquisition

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Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation announced record full-year 2025 revenue and Adjusted EBITDA, alongside new international offshore energy contracts, as it approaches its acquisition by Saltchuk Resources.

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• Record Full-Year 2025 Performance

  Achieved record full-year revenue of $888.3 million and record Adjusted EBITDA of $171.3 million for 2025, representing significant year-over-year growth.

• New Offshore Energy Contracts

  Secured two new international offshore energy contracts with a major offshore wind developer, which will utilize the 'Acadia' vessel in Europe for most of 2027.

• Q4 2025 Results

  Reported Q4 2025 revenue of $256.5 million and adjusted net income of $20.7 million. Net income was $12.6 million, impacted by an $8.1 million one-time expense from debt extinguishment.

• Backlog Update

  Total backlog stood at $888.1 million as of December 31, 2025. While overall dredging backlog decreased, offshore energy backlog significantly increased to $124.8 million from $44.9 million in 2024.

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This 8-K reports strong financial results for Great Lakes Dredge & Dock, with record full-year revenue and Adjusted EBITDA for 2025. The company also secured two new international offshore energy contracts, highlighting its strategic expansion in this sector. While these operational achievements are positive, the market impact on the stock price is likely constrained by the previously announced acquisition by Saltchuk Resources for $17.00 per share, which is expected to close in Q2 2026. The stock is currently trading near its 52-week high, reflecting the market's anticipation of the acquisition.