Sterling Infrastructure names new Chairman

Published 12/12/2024, 09:34
Sterling Infrastructure names new Chairman

Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. (NASDAQ:STRL), a company specializing in heavy construction other than building construction contractors with a market capitalization of $5.8 billion, announced a significant change in its leadership structure. According to InvestingPro data, the company has demonstrated remarkable performance with a 108% return year-to-date.

Effective January 1, 2025, Roger A. Cregg will assume the role of Chairman of the Board. The announcement was made on Monday and disclosed in a regulatory filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday.

Cregg, who has served on the company's board since 2019, will succeed the current Chairman, Thomas M. White, upon his retirement. In conjunction with this transition, Sterling Infrastructure also revealed a downsizing of its board from its current number to six directors. This change will also take effect on January 1, 2025.

The company's decision to reduce the size of its board aligns with its strategic planning and corporate governance practices, which have contributed to its strong financial health, rated as 'GREAT' by InvestingPro's comprehensive analysis system.

The election of Cregg as Chairman is part of Sterling Infrastructure's ongoing efforts to strengthen its leadership team and enhance its strategic direction. The company, headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas, has a history of infrastructure development and is recognized within the heavy construction industry.

The SEC filing did not disclose any further details regarding the strategic implications of this leadership change or the future direction of the company under the new Chairman. Investors and stakeholders of Sterling Infrastructure will likely watch for any future announcements or strategic initiatives that may unfold following this leadership transition.

This news article is based on a press release statement and the information provided by Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. in its recent 8-K filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

In other recent news, Sterling Infrastructure, Inc. announced record-breaking third-quarter earnings for 2024, with a 56% surge in earnings per share to $1.97 and a 6% growth in revenue. The company's e-infrastructure segment showed particularly strong results with a 90% increase in data center revenues.

Despite a 10% revenue decline in the building solutions segment, Sterling Infrastructure's overall financial position remains strong, backed by a solid backlog and a net cash position supportive of potential acquisitions.

The company also announced the upcoming retirement of its Board Chairman, Thomas M. White, effective December 31, 2024. White, who joined the Board in 2018 and served as Chairman since 2019, has significantly contributed to the company's Audit, Compensation & Talent Development, and Corporate Governance & Nominating Committees.

Looking ahead, Sterling Infrastructure anticipates steady growth from mid to large-sized onshoring manufacturing projects, with an increase in mega projects, particularly semiconductor facilities, projected for 2026 and 2027. The company is also set to initiate Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN)'s first distribution center project, valued at approximately $17 million. These recent developments reflect Sterling Infrastructure's resilience and adaptability in the face of market shifts.

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