Record-Breaking EBITDA Growth
BrightView delivered double-digit EBITDA growth year-over-year and expanded EBITDA margins by 120 basis points, with positive contributions from both segments. The first quarter EBITDA was $52.1 million, an increase of $5.4 million or 12% higher versus the prior year.
Improved Employee Turnover and Customer Retention
The company reported improved employee turnover and higher customer retention rates, which are expected to contribute to land growth in the back-half of the year.
Fleet Refresh and Operational Efficiency
BrightView has aggressively refreshed its fleet, reducing employee turnover and improving service quality. The company is also optimizing work schedules to enhance employee satisfaction.
Strong Development Segment Performance
Revenue in the Development segment increased by 3.5%, driven by the ongoing conversion of a high-quality backlog, resulting in record first-quarter adjusted EBITDA of $17.5 million.
Decreased Leverage
Net leverage was reduced to 2.3 times from 2.9 times in the prior year period, driven by lower debt levels, improved profitability, and enhanced liquidity.
Interest Rate Reduction on Term Loan
BrightView completed a repricing of its $738 million term loan, reducing the interest rate by 50 basis points, resulting in annual cash interest savings of approximately $7.5 million.