Commitments and Contingencies

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2024

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Commitments and Contingencies

13. Commitments and Contingencies

Unrecorded future minimum purchase commitments as of December 31, 2024, were as follows (in millions):

2025	$	117.9
Thereafter	—
Total commitments	$	117.9

The Company’s future minimum purchase commitments are primarily for materials and subcontractor costs to be used in its construction projects. The amounts are fixed and determinable and do not include variable components.

Litigation

The Company is subject to claims and legal proceedings that arise in the ordinary course of business. Such matters are inherently uncertain, and there can be no guarantee that the outcome of any such matter will be decided favorably to the Company or that the resolution of any such matter will not have a material adverse effect upon the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements. Such legal matters may include, but is not limited to, actions or claims relating to sensitive data, including proprietary business information and intellectual property, personally identifiable information of employees and contractors, cyber-attacks, data breaches and non-compliance with contractual or other legal obligations. Litigation and other legal matters are inherently unpredictable and subject to substantial uncertainties and adverse resolutions could occur. In addition, litigation and other legal matters, including class-action lawsuits, government investigations and regulatory proceedings can be costly to defend and, depending on the class size and claims, could be costly to settle. The Company does not believe that any of such pending claims and legal proceedings will have a material adverse effect on its Consolidated Financial Statements. The Company records a liability in its Consolidated Financial Statements for these matters when a loss is known or considered probable and the amount can be reasonably estimated as well as any legal costs incurred related to the litigation. The Company reviews these estimates each accounting period as additional information is known and adjusts the loss provision when appropriate. If a matter is both probable to result in a liability and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated, the Company estimates and discloses the possible loss or range of loss to the extent necessary for its Consolidated Financial Statements not to be misleading. If the loss is not probable or cannot be reasonably estimated, a liability is not recorded in the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements. Any legal or other expenses associated with the litigation are accrued for as the expenses are incurred. The Company maintains liability insurance that insures it against workers’ compensation, personal and bodily injury, property damage, directors’ and officers’ liability, errors and omissions, cyber liability, employment practices liability. There can be no assurance that the liability insurance will cover all events or that the limits of coverage will be sufficient to fully cover all liabilities.

Based on a review of the current facts and circumstances with counsel in each of the matters disclosed, management has provided for what is believed to be a reasonable estimate of loss exposure. While acknowledging the uncertainties of litigation, management believes that the ultimate outcome of litigation will not have a material effect on its financial position and will defend itself vigorously.

DTV Derivative Litigation

On March 15, 2021, holders of DTV stock and options filed a stockholder class action and derivative complaint in the Delaware Court of Chancery in an action styled Bocock, et al., v. HC2 Holdings, Inc. et al., C.A. No. 2021-0224 (Del. Ch.). Plaintiffs asserted claims for breach of fiduciary duty, aiding and abetting breaches of fiduciary duty, and waste against, among others, INNOVATE (f/k/a HC2 Holdings, Inc.), certain of INNOVATE’s subsidiaries, and certain current and former DTV officers and directors in connection with certain sales and purchases of broadcast stations and licenses. Defendants moved to dismiss the complaint in its entirety.

On October 28, 2022, the Court issued a Memorandum Opinion granting in part and denying in part Defendants’ motions to dismiss. On February 14, 2024, the plaintiffs amended their complaint to further narrow their claims.

On July 22, 2024, the parties reached an agreement in principle to settle the litigation for $125,000. The parties have submitted the settlement for Court approval, which is pending.

Marin General Hospital Replacement Litigation

On October 20, 2022, McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. (“McCarthy”) filed suit against Schuff Steel Company (“Schuff”), a subsidiary of DBMG, and Quality Assurance Engineering, Inc. dba Consolidated Engineering Laboratories (“CEL”) in the Superior Court of the State of California for the County of Marin, styled McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. v. Schuff Steel Company; Quality Engineering, Inc. dba Consolidated Engineering Laboratories, et al., Case No. CIV2203963 (the “Action”). In the Action, McCarthy alleges damages and delays caused by alleged failures in fabrication, erection, welding, and quality control by Schuff and improper quality assurance responsibilities by CEL on the Marin General Hospital Replacement Building (the “Project”). McCarthy asserts claims against Schuff for breach of contract, express indemnity, breach of express warranties, negligence, equitable implied indemnity, breach of implied warranties, and declaratory relief. On February 13, 2023, Schuff filed its response denying liability to McCarthy and asserting a Cross-Complaint against McCarthy, and other companies involved in the design, construction, and quality assurance, who potentially are liable for damages and delays alleged by McCarthy on the Project. In the Cross-Complaint, Schuff asserts claims for breach of contract, violation of statute, equitable indemnity apportionment, and contribution and express indemnity (the “Cross-Complaint”). Schuff intends to vigorously defend this Action and aggressively pursue the Cross-Complaint and cannot reasonably estimate any range of potential loss at this time.

Meruelo Television Litigation

On August 8, 2023, Meruelo Television, LLC (“Plaintiff”) commenced a lawsuit in the Superior Court of the State of California, Los Angeles County, subsequently removed to federal court in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, titled Meruelo Television, LLC v. HC2 Network, Inc. (C.D.Cal.) Case No. 2:23-cv-08184-AB-BFM (the “Lawsuit”), asserting claims against defendants HC2 Network, Inc. (“HC2”) and INNOVATE Corp. (“INNOVATE” or the “Company” and, together with HC2, the “Defendants”).

On April 9, 2024, Plaintiff and Defendants filed in the Lawsuit a Stipulation of Dismissal, as so-ordered by the Court on April 16, 2024, whereby Plaintiff dismissed without prejudice its claims as against INNOVATE, while retaining its claim against HC2. On October 28, 2024, the parties stipulated to dismiss the remaining claims in the Lawsuit. On November 1, 2024, the Court entered an Order dismissing of the Lawsuit with prejudice.

Other Commitments and Contingencies

Letters of Credit and Performance Bonds

As of December 31, 2024, DBMG had outstanding letters of credit of $0.1 million under credit and security agreements and performance bonds of $183.9 million. As of December 31, 2023, DBMG had outstanding letters of credit of $0.1 million under credit and security agreements and performance bonds of $360.8 million. DBMG’s contract arrangements with customers sometimes require DBMG to provide performance bonds to partially secure its obligations under its contracts. Bonding requirements typically arise in connection with private contracts and sometimes with respect to certain public work projects. DBMG’s performance bonds are obtained through surety companies and typically cover the entire project price. The ratings of the bonding companies utilized by DBMG are highly rated, ranging from A-, A, A+ and AA.

Concentrations of Credit Risk

Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist primarily of cash, cash equivalents, and accounts receivable. The Company maintains all cash and cash equivalents at accredited financial institutions, in amounts that exceed federally insured limits. The Company has not experienced any losses in such accounts. The Company held $5.5 million and $6.3 million of cash and restricted cash in foreign accounts as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, none of which is covered by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ("FDIC"). The Company attempts to minimize the risks related to cash and cash equivalents by investing in a range of financial instruments as defined by the Company. Concentrations of credit risk with respect to accounts receivable are limited by the large number of customers comprising the Company's customer base and their geographic and business dispersion. In addition, concentrations of credit risk at DBM with respect to receivables are limited as the Company’s customers tend to be larger general contractors and subcontractors on adequately funded projects and the Company has certain lien rights. The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of the customers' financial condition and generally does not require collateral to support customer receivables.

The Company's revenue and accounts receivable concentrations of 10% and greater were as follows:

		Year Ended December 31,
		2024		2023
	Segment	Revenue	Accounts Receivable	Revenue	Accounts Receivable
Customer A	Infrastructure	14.4%	*	29.2%	30.0%
Customer B	Infrastructure	10.3%	*	*	*
Customer C	Infrastructure	*	*	11.4%	*
Customer D	Infrastructure	*	*	*	11.5%
Customer E	Infrastructure	*	10.3%	*	*

*Less than 10% concentration