Jacobs entered into an agreement to spin-off and combine its Critical Mission Solutions (CMS) and portions of its Divergent Solutions business with Amentum. The Separation Transaction, which is expected to close in fiscal year 2024, is subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions.

Revenues for the PA Consulting segment for the three months ended December 29, 2023 were $306.0 million, an increase of $24.0 million, or 8.5%, from $282.0 million in the corresponding period last year, primarily due to growth in PA Consulting's Defence & Security, Public Sector, and Energy & Utilities businesses.

Jacobs is focused on broadening leadership in sustainable, higher growth, higher value sectors. As part of our strategy, our brand promise: "Challenging today. Reinventing tomorrow." signals our transition to a global technology-forward solutions company.

During third quarter fiscal 2023, the Company approved a plan to improve business processes and cost structures of our PA Consulting investment by reorganizing senior management and reducing headcount. In connection with these initiatives, which are expected to be substantially complete before the end of fiscal 2024, the Company incurred approximately $14.3 million during fiscal 2023 and $1.2 million in the three months ending December 29, 2023, in pre-tax cash charges.

During fiscal 2023, the Company implemented restructuring initiatives relating to the Separation Transaction. The Company incurred approximately $19.8 million in fiscal 2023 and $10.6 million in the three months ended December 29, 2023, in pre-tax cash charges in connection with these initiatives.

During fiscal 2023, the Company implemented restructuring and cost reduction initiatives relating to the formation of the reporting and operating segment, Divergent Solutions, which were substantially completed in fiscal 2023. The Company incurred approximately $7.5 million in pre-tax cash charges in connection with these initiatives during the year ended September 29, 2023.

The Company's results of operations are exposed to risks associated with fluctuations in interest rates and currency exchange rates. For the three months ended December 29, 2023, our weighted average borrowings that are subject to floating rate exposure were approximately $1.29 billion. If floating interest rates had increased by 1.00%, our interest expense for the three months ended December 29, 2023 would have increased by approximately $3.2 million.

The Company is subject to various risks related to the Separation Transaction, including uncertainties as to the timing of the Separation Transaction, the impact of the Separation Transaction on Jacobs' and the combined company's businesses if the transaction is completed, including a possible impact on Jacobs' credit profile and a possible decrease in the trading price of Jacobs' and/or the combined company's shares, the possibility that the Separation Transaction, if completed, may not qualify for the expected tax treatment, the ability to obtain all required regulatory approvals, the possibility that closing conditions for the Separation Transaction may not be satisfied or waived, on a timely basis or otherwise, the risk that any consents or approvals required in connection with the Separation Transaction may not be received, the risk that the Separation Transaction may not be completed on the terms or in the time frame expected by the parties, uncertainties as to our and our stockholders' respective ownership percentages of the combined company and the value to be derived from the disposition of Jacobs' stake in the combined company, unexpected costs, charges or expenses resulting from the Separation Transaction, business and management strategies and the growth expectations of the combined company, the inability of Jacobs' and the combined company to retain and hire key personnel, customers or suppliers while the Separation Transaction is pending or after it is completed, and the ability of the Company to eliminate all stranded costs.

In the normal course of business, we make contractual commitments (some of which are supported by separate guarantees) and on occasion we are a party in a litigation or arbitration proceeding. The litigation or arbitration in which we are involved includes personal injury claims, professional liability claims and breach of contract claims. We record in the Consolidated Balance Sheets amounts representing our estimated liability relating to such claims, guarantees, litigation and insurance claims.

Jacobs is focused on broadening leadership in sustainable, higher growth, higher value sectors. As part of our strategy, our brand promise: "Challenging today. Reinventing tomorrow." signals our transition to a global technology-forward solutions company.

Together with our visionary partner, PA Consulting, we're expanding our position in high-end advisory services and deploying our collective strengths to create significant opportunities for our clients to adapt, innovate and transform.

Increasingly, we leverage our data science and technology-enabled expertise with our core capabilities to deliver positive and enduring solutions for the clients and communities we serve.

SG&A expenses for the three months ended December 29, 2023 were $646.5 million, compared to $576.9 million for the corresponding period last year, representing an increase of $69.6 million or 12.1%.

During third quarter fiscal 2023, the Company approved a plan to improve business processes and cost structures of our PA Consulting investment by reorganizing senior management and reducing headcount. In connection with these initiatives, which are expected to be substantially complete before the end of fiscal 2024, the Company incurred approximately $14.3 million during fiscal 2023 and $1.2 million in the three months ending December 29, 2023, in pre-tax cash charges.

During fiscal 2023, the Company implemented restructuring and cost reduction initiatives relating to the formation of the reporting and operating segment, Divergent Solutions, which were substantially completed in fiscal 2023. The Company incurred approximately $7.5 million in pre-tax cash charges in connection with these initiatives during the year ended September 29, 2023.

As our clients navigate multifaceted challenges in a rapidly changing world, we are harnessing our data and digital capabilities, products and tools to help our clients operate more efficiently in a safe environment and capitalize on their data more than ever before. We're empowering innovation and ingenuity to unlock better outcomes. We're investing in big data, artificial intelligence and generative design while building a technology backbone that enables us to add value in a more efficient way.

As part of our strategy, our brand promise: "Challenging today. Reinventing tomorrow." signals our transition to a global technology-forward solutions company.

Our Focus 2023 Transformation Office drove further innovation, delivering value-creating solutions for our clients and leveraging an integrated digital and technology strategy to improve our efficiency and effectiveness, ultimately freeing up valuable time and resources for reinvestment in our people.

On January 25, 2023, the Company's Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program of up to $1.0 billion of the Company's stock, to expire on January 25, 2026 (the "2023 Repurchase Authorization").

On January 25, 2024, the Company's Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.29 per share of the Company's common stock to be paid on March 22, 2024, to shareholders of record on the close of business on February 23, 2024.

Jacobs is also expected to receive $1 billion of cash proceeds at closing, subject to customary adjustments. Jacobs is also expected to realize additional value after closing through the disposition of its retained equity stake in the combined company within 12 months. The Company expects to use the cash received at closing to repay outstanding indebtedness.

From and including September 1, 2028 (the "First Step Up Date"), the interest rate payable on the 5.90% Bonds (as defined below) will be increased by an additional 12.5 basis points to 6.025% per annum (the "First Step Up Interest Rate") unless the Company notifies the Trustee (as defined below) on or before the date that is 15 days prior to the First Step Up Date that the Percentage of Gender Diversity Performance Target (as defined in the First Supplemental Indenture (as defined below)) has been satisfied and receives a related assurance letter verifying such compliance.

From and including September 1, 2030 (the "Second Step Up Date"), the interest rate payable on the 5.90% Bonds will be increased by 12.5 basis points to (x) 6.150% per annum if the First Step Up Interest Rate was in effect immediately prior to the Second Step Up Date or (y) 6.025% per annum if the initial interest rate was in effect immediately prior to the Second Step Up Date, unless the Company notifies the Trustee on or before the date that is 15 days prior to the Second Step Up Date that the GHG Emissions Performance Target (as defined in the First Supplemental Indenture) has been satisfied and receives a related assurance letter verifying such compliance.

Our LOBs, our business unit Divergent Solutions (DVS), which operates as an integrated offering to both LOBs, and a majority investment in PA Consulting (PA) constitute the Company's reportable segments and are the foundation for how Jacobs helps create a more connected, sustainable world.

Jacobs is focused on broadening leadership in sustainable, higher growth, higher value sectors. As part of our strategy, our brand promise: "Challenging today. Reinventing tomorrow." signals our transition to a global technology-forward solutions company.

Our Boldly Moving Forward strategy announced in March of 2022 provides Jacobs with a three-year strategy that builds on our success over the preceding three years and takes advantage of a new lens crafted from the incredible pace of change in the world and in our markets.

We're now focused on broadening our leadership in high growth sectors aligned with long-term secular trends, such as infrastructure renewal and investment, and the global transition to more sustainable ways of living.