S-1/A: Legence Corp. Files S-1/A for IPO, Targets High-Growth Sectors

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Initial Public Offering (S-1/A) 22 August 2025 9:30 PM

Legence Corp., a leading provider of engineering, installation, and maintenance services for mission-critical building systems, files an S-1/A for its initial public offering, focusing on high-growth sectors like data centers and life sciences.

Delay expectedLower revenue projections for one reporting unit in the Engineering & Consulting segment were primarily driven by delayed contract awards and the uncertainty that revenue will be realized for these contracts.Many companies' growth plans are being constrained by utility delays in connecting new facilities to the grid, which could impact demand for the company's services.Regulatory and permitting delays, as well as private legal challenges related to regulatory requirements, can negatively impact the process for obtaining permits for projects.

Capital raiseThe company is undertaking an Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Class A common stock.Net proceeds from the IPO will be used for the repayment of outstanding borrowings under the Term Loan Credit Facility and for general corporate purposes.The underwriters have an option to purchase additional shares, with proceeds from the company's sale of additional shares also going to Legence Holdings to purchase LGN Units from Legence Parent.The company may seek to raise funds at any time through equity, equity-linked arrangements, and debt if additional capital is required.

Worse than expectedThe company reported net losses of $27.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, and $23.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025.Significant goodwill impairment charges were recognized: $17.8 million in 2024, $5.1 million in 2023, and $23.4 million in 2022.Interest expense increased significantly due to additional borrowings, rising to $91.6 million in 2024 and $60.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025.Selling, general and administrative expenses increased by $56.8 million (30.5%) in 2024 and $29.3 million (26.0%) for the six months ended June 30, 2025.

Summary

Legence Corp. is a leading provider of engineering, installation, and maintenance services for mission-critical systems in buildings, focusing on high-growth sectors including technology, life sciences, healthcare, and education.
Revenues grew at a compound annual growth rate of approximately 39% from 2021 to 2024, and 16% after giving pro forma effect to acquisitions.
As of June 30, 2025, backlog and awarded contracts totaled $2.8 billion, representing a 29% increase over the same date last year.
In 2024, 32.5% of revenues were generated from new building projects and 67.5% from retrofits, upgrades, and maintenance for existing buildings.
The company employs approximately 6,000 full-time employees across 70 offices and 45 U.S. states as of June 30, 2025.
For the year ended December 31, 2024, revenue was $2,098.6 million, net loss was $27.6 million, and Adjusted EBITDA was $229.6 million.
For the six months ended June 30, 2025, revenue was $1,104.8 million, net loss was $23.0 million, and Adjusted EBITDA was $123.0 million.
The initial public offering (IPO) is for Class A common stock, with an estimated price per share between $ and $.
The company will operate under an UP-C structure, which provides tax advantages to existing owners.
Blackstone Inc. will beneficially own approximately % of the combined voting power of Class A and Class B common stock after the offering, making Legence a controlled company under Nasdaq rules.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: While the company demonstrates strong operational growth in high-demand sectors and a robust backlog, the recurring net losses and significant goodwill impairment charges present notable financial concerns. The IPO aims to address some of these by repaying debt, but the overall financial health still shows areas of weakness despite operational strengths. The 'hold' recommendation reflects this balanced view, advising investors to monitor future performance and risk mitigation.

Positives

Strong revenue growth: 39% compound annual growth rate from 2021 to 2024 (16% pro forma for acquisitions).
Significant backlog and awarded contracts: $2.8 billion as of June 30, 2025, a 29% increase year-over-year, indicating future revenue potential.
Strategic focus on high-growth sectors: Over 50% of 2024 revenues derived from data centers, technology, life sciences, and healthcare end-markets.
Deep technical expertise in mission-critical systems, serving over 60% of Nasdaq-100 Index companies.
National footprint with established presence in key data center, technology, and manufacturing hubs (e.g., Northern California, Northern Virginia, Phoenix).
Integrated in-house engineering, consulting, fabrication, and modular construction capabilities, leading to lower costs and faster project delivery.
Significant client diversity (over 9,500 clients in 2024) and small average job sizes (70% of revenues from jobs <$10M) mitigate client and project risk.
High net revenue retention of 121% from 2021 to 2024, reflecting strong client relationships and ability to grow revenues from existing clients.
Proven acquisition strategy with 20 acquisitions since December 2020, successfully integrating businesses and achieving growth (e.g., CMTA 17% CAGR, Bel-Aire 43% CAGR from 2021-2024).
Increasing recurring revenues from the Maintenance & Service business line (15% of 2024 revenues, 23% CAGR from 2021-2024).
Strong management team with an average of over 25 years of experience in high-performing service businesses.
Effective employee attraction and retention programs, including apprenticeship and internship programs, ensuring a skilled workforce.
Strong safety record: Total recordable incident rate of 0.47 and lost-time incident rate of 0.09 in 2024, significantly lower than industry averages.

Negatives

Reported net losses: $27.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, and $23.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025.
Increased interest expense: $91.6 million in 2024 (up 34.3% from 2023) and $60.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2025 (up 44.0% from prior year), primarily due to additional borrowings.
Recurring goodwill impairment charges: $17.8 million in 2024, $5.1 million in 2023, and $23.4 million in 2022, indicating potential overvaluation of acquired assets or declining projected cash flows in certain reporting units.
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased by $56.8 million (30.5%) in 2024 and $29.3 million (26.0%) for the six months ended June 30, 2025.
Purchasers in the IPO will experience immediate and substantial dilution of $ per share.
The company will be a 'controlled company' by Blackstone, which may limit the influence of other stockholders on corporate matters.

Risks

Economic downturns in the markets in which the company operates, particularly construction activity, may materially and adversely affect the business.
The industry is highly competitive, with many companies of varying size and business models, potentially harming operating results.
Misconduct and errors by employees, subcontractors, partners, or third-party service providers could have a significant negative impact on the business.
Cost overruns, inflation, and delays, particularly with respect to fixed-price contracts, could significantly impact results and profitability.
A failure to secure new contracts may adversely affect cash flows and financial results, as projects are generally one-time in nature.
Inability to complete a project in a timely manner, miss a required performance standard, or otherwise fail to adequately perform on a project may incur losses or liquidated damages.
Outsourcing various elements of services and using third-party materials/equipment subjects the company to business risks of subcontractors and suppliers.
Clients often rely on third-party financing for projects, and unavailability of capital on acceptable terms could limit work for the company.
The company may not recognize all revenues from its backlog and awarded contracts or receive all anticipated payments.
Failure to remediate any material weaknesses or to maintain effective internal control over financial reporting could adversely affect the ability to accurately and timely report financial results.
As a growing company with a relatively limited operating history at its current scale, the company faces various risks, uncertainties, expenses, and difficulties in scaling its platform.
The company may not be able to achieve expected returns from its growth strategy, including investments in capital expenditures and new business lines.
Inability to maintain corporate culture as the company grows could lead to loss of innovation, collaboration, and focus.
Significant existing indebtedness and restrictive covenants in credit facilities may limit the ability to finance future needs or adapt to changing conditions.
Variable rate indebtedness subjects the company to interest rate risk, potentially increasing debt service obligations.
Incurrence of additional indebtedness may further restrict operating flexibility and exacerbate leverage risks.
The company is subject to a variety of federal, state, and local laws and regulations, and non-compliance could lead to loss of licenses, penalties, or harm to business.
Reduction or limitation of federal, state, and local government incentives for building new facilities or energy efficiency upgrades could impact project scope and demand for services.
Environmental, health, and safety laws could impose significant additional costs and liabilities.
Exposure to occupational, health, and safety matters at project sites involves a high degree of operational hazards and risks.
Increasing scrutiny, regulatory requirements, and changing expectations regarding sustainability and ESG matters may impose additional costs or reputational risks.
The company's sole material asset after the IPO will be membership interests in Legence Holdings, making it dependent on distributions from Legence Holdings to pay taxes and Tax Receivable Agreement obligations.
The company does not intend to pay dividends following the IPO and may never pay dividends.
Future sales or issuance of additional common stock or other equity-related securities could dilute stockholders' ownership interest or adversely affect the market price.
Payments under the Tax Receivable Agreement for certain tax benefits may be significant and could be accelerated or exceed actual benefits realized.
Risk of Legence Holdings becoming a publicly traded partnership taxable as a corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes, leading to significant tax inefficiencies.
Inability to maintain sufficient bonding and letter of credit capacity could restrict bidding on new contracts.
Potential liability to clients under Energy Savings Performance Contracts (ESPCs) if projects do not meet promised performance standards and energy use reductions.
Cybersecurity incidents, including cyberattacks, breaches of digital security, information technology system failures, and network disruptions, may result in information theft, data corruption, operational disruption, and/or financial loss.
Challenges with properly managing the use of artificial intelligence (AI), as well as uncertainty regarding the legal and regulatory landscape surrounding AI, could result in reputational harm, competitive harm, and legal liability.
Legal proceedings, investigations, and disputes could result in substantial monetary penalties and damages, especially if they exceed or are excluded from existing insurance coverage.
If goodwill or other intangible assets become impaired, profits may be significantly reduced.
Changes in accounting rules and regulations could adversely affect financial results.
Changes in U.S. trade policy, including the imposition of tariffs and resulting consequences, may have a material adverse impact on the business.
As a government contractor, the company is subject to specific rules, regulations, and audits, and violations could result in being barred from future government contracts.
The business is subject to risks of earthquakes, fire, power outages, floods, and other catastrophic events, and to interruption by man-made problems such as political disruption, strikes, and terrorism, especially in active earthquake zones or areas susceptible to wildfires and severe weather events.

Future Outlook

The company expects continued revenue growth by focusing on high-growth end markets (data centers, life sciences, advanced manufacturing, healthcare, energy efficiency upgrades), increasing wallet share with existing clients, and growing its higher-margin maintenance and service business. It also plans to pursue bolt-on acquisitions to expand geographic footprint and capabilities. The impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on deferred tax assets and liabilities will be evaluated and reflected in Q3 2025 financial statements.

Management Comments

Our business is growing rapidly as data centers, manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, hospitals, schools and universities make investments in both new and existing facilities to support growing demand for their products and services, reduce energy costs and increase resiliency.
We believe that providing a one-stop solution for engineering, installing and maintaining MEP systems results in lower total cost, fewer change orders and faster turnaround times for our clients and higher win rates, better customer retention, incremental margin and more recurring revenue for us.
We believe our focus on data centers, manufacturing facilities and energy efficiency upgrades positions us to benefit from increasing investment in data centers, the reshoring of manufacturing, rising power prices and accelerating load growth.
Our management team has an average of more than 25 years of experience growing high performing service businesses. They are experts at managing large and diverse workforces to deliver projects on-time and on-budget while operating safely.
We believe our corporate culture has been crucial in our success and our ability to attract highly skilled personnel.
We believe our primary sources of liquidity are sufficient to fund our ongoing working capital, investing and financing requirements for at least the next twelve months and beyond.

Industry Context

The company operates in the U.S. nonresidential building services market, which is experiencing significant growth, particularly in data centers, technology, semiconductors, life sciences, healthcare, and education. These sectors grew at a 22% CAGR from 2021-2024, nearly 40% faster than overall nonresidential building investments. Key drivers include increasing investment in data centers due to cloud and AI demand, reshoring of U.S. manufacturing, rising electricity prices driving energy efficiency upgrades, and the growing need for external expertise to meet corporate sustainability goals. The company's integrated service model and focus on these high-growth, technically demanding sectors position it to capitalize on these megatrends, differentiating it from smaller, more specialized competitors.

Comparison to Industry Standards

MEP engineering and installation costs represent an average of 26% of the total construction budget for new industrial and commercial buildings, and as much as 35% and 39% for laboratories and hospitals, respectively (2024 RSMeans Data).
Investments in nonresidential buildings in the U.S. grew at a 16% CAGR from $279 billion in 2021 to $437 billion in 2024 (Dodge Construction Network).
Investments in data centers, technology, semiconductors, life sciences, healthcare, and education grew at a 22% CAGR over the same period, nearly 40% faster than overall nonresidential buildings (Dodge Construction Network).
Facilities investment in data centers more than tripled from $7 billion in 2021 to $23 billion in 2024 and is forecast to grow at a 22% CAGR from 2024 to 2029 (Dodge Construction Network).
Investment in manufacturing facilities in the U.S. grew at a 49% CAGR from 2021 to 2024 (Dodge Construction Network).
89% of manufacturers surveyed are moving production back to the U.S. or expanding existing U.S. facilities (Rabin Roberts Research on behalf of BDO, October 2023).
The average price of electricity in the U.S. increased 23% from 2020 to 2024, compared to an 8% increase in the prior ten-year period from 2010 to 2020 (U.S. Energy Information Administration).
93% of businesses are planning to implement energy efficiency upgrades in the next three years, with 64% focusing on improving their cooling system specifically (Energy Efficiency Movement survey, 2024).
Businesses can reduce their energy usage by as much as 49% and generate an average return on investment of 24% by making energy efficiency upgrades (Real Estate Research Institute in conjunction with Lawrence-Berkeley National Laboratory).
Spending on Sustainability Services in the Americas is expected to grow from $23 billion in 2024 to $35 billion in 2028, representing an 11% CAGR (IDC).
The company's total recordable incident rate (0.47) and lost-time incident rate (0.09) during 2024 were 84% and 93% lower than the most recently published U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics overall rates for its industry, respectively.

Management Changes

Role	Previous Person	New Person	Effective Date	Reason
Chief Executive Officer and Director	N/A (CEO of Legence Parent since Oct 2020, Therma Holdings LLC since Apr 2019)	Jeffrey Sprau	January 2025 (CEO of Legence Corp.), August 2025 (Director on board)	Formation of Legence Corp. for IPO
Chief Financial Officer	N/A (CFO of Legence Parent since Nov 2021)	Stephen Butz	January 2025	Formation of Legence Corp. for IPO
Chief Human Resources Officer	N/A (CHRO of Legence Parent since July 2021)	Gregory Barnes	N/A	N/A
General Counsel and Secretary	N/A (General Counsel of Legence Parent since Oct 2021)	Bryce Seki	January 2025	Formation of Legence Corp. for IPO
Director	N/A	Bilal Khan	January 2025	Appointment in connection with IPO
Director	N/A	Robert Mitchell Nimocks	January 2025	Appointment in connection with IPO
Director Nominee	N/A	Terrence Keenen	Prior to or upon closing of IPO	Appointment in connection with IPO

Corporate Governance

Change Type	Description	Effective Date	Impact Assessment
Board Structure	The board of directors will be divided into three classes, with directors serving three-year terms.	Upon closing of this offering	Makes it more difficult for stockholders to change the composition of the board of directors.
Director Nomination Rights	Blackstone retains the right to designate or nominate a majority of directors as long as it and its affiliates collectively beneficially own at least 50% of the voting power, with proportional rights decreasing with ownership.	Upon closing of this offering	Concentration of ownership limits the influence of other stockholders on corporate matters.
Director Removal	Directors may be removed with or without cause by a majority vote; if Blackstone owns less than 30% voting power, removal requires a 66 2/3% vote for cause only.	Upon closing of this offering	Provides stability to board composition, especially for Blackstone.
Stockholder Action by Written Consent	Stockholder action by written consent is precluded at any time when Blackstone and its affiliates own, in the aggregate, less than 30% in voting power.	Upon closing of this offering	Limits stockholders' ability to act without a meeting.
Exclusive Forum Provision	The Delaware Court of Chancery is designated as the sole and exclusive forum for certain actions; federal district courts for Securities Act/Exchange Act claims.	Upon closing of this offering	Aims for increased consistency in the application of Delaware law or the Securities Act, but may discourage lawsuits against the company or its directors/officers.
Corporate Opportunity Renouncement	The company renounces any interest or expectancy in certain business opportunities presented to Blackstone or non-employee directors/officers, even if competitive.	Upon closing of this offering	Allows Blackstone and its affiliates to pursue opportunities that might otherwise be available to the company, potentially adversely affecting the company's business or prospects.
Controlled Company Status	The company will be a controlled company under Nasdaq rules due to Blackstone's majority voting power, qualifying for exemptions from certain corporate governance requirements (e.g., majority independent board, independent compensation/nominating committees).	Upon listing on Nasdaq	May reduce protections for stockholders if exemptions are utilized in the future, though currently not intended to be relied upon for most aspects.
Audit Committee	An audit committee will be established prior to the completion of this offering, composed of independent directors, with a phase-in period for full independence.	Prior to completion of this offering	Ensures independent oversight of auditing and accounting matters.
Compensation Committee	A compensation committee will be established prior to the completion of this offering, composed of independent directors, with a phase-in period for full independence.	Prior to completion of this offering	Oversees executive compensation programs and aligns incentives with stockholder value.
Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee	A nominating and corporate governance committee will be established prior to the completion of this offering, composed of independent directors, with a phase-in period for full independence.	Prior to completion of this offering	Identifies director nominees and oversees corporate governance practices.
Code of Business Conduct and Ethics	The board of directors will adopt a code of business conduct and ethics applicable to employees, directors, and officers.	Prior to completion of this offering	Establishes ethical standards and a compliance framework for the organization.
Corporate Governance Guidelines	The board of directors will adopt corporate governance guidelines in accordance with Nasdaq rules.	Prior to completion of this offering	Formalizes governance practices for a public company.
Clawback Policy	The company intends to adopt a clawback policy compliant with the listing rules of the applicable listing exchange, as required by the Dodd-Frank Act.	In connection with this offering	Allows for the recovery of certain compensation under specific circumstances, enhancing accountability.
Related Party Transactions Policy	The board of directors will adopt a written related party transactions policy prior to the completion of this offering, requiring the audit committee to review all material facts of such transactions.	Prior to closing of this offering	Provides a structured framework for managing potential conflicts of interest and ensuring transparency.

Legal Proceedings

The company is involved in various claims and legal proceedings incidental to its normal business activities.
During the year ended December 31, 2023, the company reached a $3.1 million settlement agreement, inclusive of administrative, legal, and other fees, for a class action suit related to certain employee matters. The settlement payment was made in March 2024.
Management is not aware of any other known contingencies, claims, or lawsuits that will have a material effect on its financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

Related Party Transactions

Revenue from unconsolidated joint ventures: $5.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2024.
Revenue from entities associated with Legence Holdings and Sponsor: $3.0 million in 2023 and $6.0 million in 2022.
A portion of the company's term loan is held by entities associated with the company and Sponsor.
Contingent consideration was transferred to certain sellers who became members of management of the company in connection with business acquisitions.
Various lease agreements exist with entities owned by members of the management team and/or Parent interests holders.
Certain related party promissory notes were issued in connection with acquisitions.
Payments of contingent consideration to related parties: $33.2 million in 2024.
Parent issuance of Parent interests for contingent consideration to related parties: $9.3 million in 2023 and $4.0 million in 2022.
Cash distributions to Parent: $301.6 million in 2024, $1.5 million in 2023, and $0.3 million in 2022.
Cash contributions from Parent: $0.4 million in 2024, $0.6 million in 2023, and $41.7 million in 2022.

Stakeholder Impact

Shareholders: Potential for immediate and substantial dilution from the IPO; limited influence on corporate matters due to Blackstone's controlling ownership; potential for significant payments under the Tax Receivable Agreement; no intention to pay dividends post-IPO.
Employees: Benefit from stock-based compensation plans (Series A Profits Interests, Restricted Series C Common Interests, 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan); subject to restrictive covenants; potential for retention bonuses; unionized workers covered by collective bargaining agreements; comprehensive benefits and training programs.
Customers: Benefit from integrated MEP services, deep technical expertise, and focus on energy efficiency and sustainability; potential for project delays due to external factors or regulatory changes.
Suppliers/Subcontractors: The company's dependence on them exposes it to their business risks; potential for payment delays due to 'pay when paid' provisions.
Creditors: The company has significant indebtedness; credit facilities impose restrictive covenants; variable rate debt exposes the company to interest rate risk; potential for additional debt incurrence.

Next Steps

Complete the Initial Public Offering (IPO) of Class A common stock.
List Class A common stock on the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC under the symbol LGN.
Contribute net proceeds from the IPO to Legence Holdings to repay outstanding borrowings under the Term Loan Credit Facility and for general corporate purposes.
Enter into a Tax Receivable Agreement with TRA Members.
Adopt the Company 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan and grant IPO Grants to certain employees, including named executive officers.
Adopt a clawback policy compliant with applicable listing rules.
Adopt corporate governance guidelines in accordance with Nasdaq rules.
Evaluate the impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on condensed consolidated financial statements for the three and nine months ending September 30, 2025.
Continue to pursue bolt-on acquisitions to expand geographic footprint and capabilities.
Continue to attract, cultivate, and retain high-quality employees, including through apprenticeship and internship programs.
Regularly report on sustainability initiatives through an annual corporate sustainability report.

Key Dates

Date	Description
December 16, 2020	Legence Intermediate and Legence Holdings entered into the Credit Agreement; Legence Parent adopted the Series A Incentive Plan.
January 8, 2021	Vesting commencement date for Mr. Sprau's Series A Profits Interest grant.
January 19, 2021	Effective date of an interest rate swap agreement.
August 5, 2021	Legence Holdings secured an incremental $25.0 million commitment under the Revolving Credit Facility; Amendment No. 1 to Credit Agreement.
August 27, 2021	Vesting commencement date for Mr. Barnes' August 2021 Series A Profits Interest grant.
October 2021	Acquisition of Bel-Aire; Mr. Seki joined Legence Parent as General Counsel.
October 28, 2021	Legence Holdings secured a $370.0 million incremental term loan and a $71.7 million delayed draw term loan; Amendment No. 2 to Credit Agreement.
November 22, 2021	Vesting commencement date for Mr. Seki's November 2021 Series A Profits Interest grant.
December 3, 2021	Vesting commencement date for Mr. Butz's Series A Profits Interest grant.
July 1, 2022	Acquisition of Black Bear Energy, Inc.
November 1, 2022	Acquisition of Shadpour Consulting Engineers, LP (SC Engineers) and Lord Green Real Estate Strategies, LLC.
November 9, 2022	Amendment No. 3 to Credit Agreement.
February 27, 2023	Amendment No. 4 to Credit Agreement, transitioning from LIBOR to SOFR.
March 2023	Mr. Barnes and Mr. Seki granted Series A Profits Interests.
March 31, 2023	Vesting commencement date for Mr. Barnes' and Mr. Seki's March 2023 Series A Profits Interest grants.
July 31, 2023	Legence Holdings secured a $155.0 million incremental term loan; Amendment No. 5 to Credit Agreement.
August 1, 2023	Acquisition of San Jose Boiler Works, Inc.
September 1, 2023	Acquisition of A.O. Reed & Co.
October 2023	Rabin Roberts Research survey on behalf of BDO conducted; California enacted various climate legislation.
November 1, 2023	Acquisition of OCI Associates, LLC.
January 19, 2024	Legence Holdings secured a $125.0 million incremental term loan; Amendment No. 6 to Credit Agreement.
February 2024	Mr. Barnes and Mr. Seki granted Series A Profits Interests.
February 12, 2024	Vesting commencement date for Mr. Barnes' and Mr. Seki's February 2024 Series A Profits Interest grants.
March 1, 2024	Acquisition of P2S LP.
March 2024	Settlement payment for a class action suit related to employee matters was made.
June 18, 2024	Legence Holdings secured a $125.0 million incremental term loan; Amendment No. 7 to Credit Agreement.
July 1, 2024	Acquisition of AMA Consulting Engineers Holdings LLC; Effective date for base salary increases for named executive officers.
November 21, 2024	Legence Holdings secured a $315.0 million incremental term loan; Amendment No. 8 to Credit Agreement, extending Revolving Credit Facility maturity to December 16, 2026.
December 31, 2024	End of fiscal year for which financial results are reported; Annual goodwill impairment testing date.
January 9, 2025	Legence Corp. incorporated in Delaware.
January 2025	Jeffrey Sprau became CEO and Director of Legence Corp.; Stephen Butz became CFO of Legence Corp.; Bryce Seki became General Counsel and Secretary of Legence Corp.; Bilal Khan and Robert Mitchell Nimocks became directors of Legence Corp.
February 6, 2025	Amendment No. 9 to Credit Agreement, reducing interest margin and extending Term Loan Credit Facility maturity to December 16, 2028.
February 2025	Real annualized private construction spending on data centers and manufacturing facilities reached $269 billion.
March 27, 2025	Balance Sheet date for Legence Corp. (audited).
April 29, 2025	Audit report date for Legence Corp. and Legence Holdings LLC financial statements.
May 2025	FASB issued ASU 2025-03, Determining the Accounting Acquirer in the Acquisition of a Variable Interest Entity.
June 2025	Mr. Butz's base salary and target annual bonus opportunity increased.
June 30, 2025	End of interim reporting period for which financial results are reported.
July 4, 2025	The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (the Act) was enacted into law.
July 2025	Additional interest rate swap agreements were added.
August 11, 2025	Mr. Butz entered into a retention bonus agreement.
August 15, 2025	Date the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) were available for issuance.
August 22, 2025	Filing date of the S-1/A registration statement.
September 30, 2025	Period in which the impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act will be reflected in financial statements.
December 15, 2026	Effective date for ASU 2024-03 (Income Statement Expense Disaggregation) for fiscal years beginning after this date; Effective date for ASU 2025-03 (Determining the Accounting Acquirer in a VIE Acquisition) for fiscal years beginning after this date.
December 15, 2027	Effective date for ASU 2024-03 (Income Statement Expense Disaggregation) for interim periods beginning after this date.
December 16, 2028	Maturity date for the Term Loan Credit Facility and the Delayed Draw Term Loan Credit Facility.
January 1, 2035	End date for annual increase in Share Reserve under the 2025 Omnibus Incentive Plan.
2036	Earliest expiration date for $0.1 million of State net operating losses if not utilized.

Recommendation

hold

While Legence Corp. operates in attractive, high-growth markets and demonstrates strong revenue growth and a robust backlog, the company has consistently reported net losses and incurred significant goodwill impairment charges. The IPO aims to strengthen the balance sheet by repaying debt, but the inherent risks associated with fixed-price contracts, reliance on third-party financing, and the complexities of an UP-C structure, coupled with the controlling ownership by Blackstone, suggest a 'hold' position. Investors should monitor the company's ability to achieve sustained profitability, manage its debt, and effectively integrate acquisitions post-IPO before considering a 'buy' recommendation.

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