UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 29, 2014
OR
o TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from ___________ to ___________
Commission File Number 0-19655
TETRA TECH, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware |
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95-4148514 |
(State or other jurisdiction of |
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(I.R.S. Employer |
incorporation or organization) |
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Identification Number) |
3475 East Foothill Boulevard, Pasadena, California 91107
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(626) 351-4664
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes x No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).
Yes x No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of large accelerated filer, accelerated filer and smaller reporting company in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer x |
Accelerated filer o |
Non-accelerated filer o |
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company) |
Smaller reporting company o |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yes o No x
As of July 28, 2014, 64,243,795 shares of the registrants common stock were outstanding.
TETRA TECH, INC.
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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 29, 2014 and September 29, 2013 |
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Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations |
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Tetra Tech, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(unaudited - in thousands, except par value)
ASSETS |
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June 29, |
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September 29, |
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Current assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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$ |
188,872 |
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$ |
129,305 |
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Accounts receivable net |
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674,447 |
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660,847 |
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Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
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49,939 |
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61,446 |
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Income taxes receivable |
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17,570 |
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20,044 |
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Total current assets |
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930,828 |
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871,642 |
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Property and equipment net |
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78,208 |
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88,026 |
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Investments in and advances to unconsolidated joint ventures |
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1,938 |
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2,198 |
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Goodwill |
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722,583 |
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722,792 |
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Intangible assets net |
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66,115 |
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86,929 |
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Other long-term assets |
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24,548 |
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27,505 |
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Total assets |
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1,824,220 |
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$ |
1,799,092 |
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LIABILITIES AND EQUITY |
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Current liabilities: |
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Accounts payable |
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$ |
173,024 |
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$ |
142,813 |
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Accrued compensation |
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115,730 |
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114,810 |
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Billings in excess of costs on uncompleted contracts |
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79,160 |
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79,507 |
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Deferred income taxes |
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25,120 |
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18,170 |
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Current portion of long-term debt |
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8,441 |
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4,311 |
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Estimated contingent earn-out liabilities |
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8,673 |
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23,281 |
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Other current liabilities |
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68,031 |
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100,241 |
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Total current liabilities |
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478,179 |
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483,133 |
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Deferred income taxes |
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26,480 |
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30,525 |
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Long-term debt |
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195,501 |
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203,438 |
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Long-term estimated contingent earn-out liabilities |
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22,830 |
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58,508 |
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Other long-term liabilities |
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35,069 |
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24,685 |
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Commitments and contingencies |
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Equity: |
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Preferred stock Authorized, 2,000 shares of $0.01 par value; no shares issued and outstanding at June 29, 2014, and September 29, 2013 |
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Common stock Authorized, 150,000 shares of $0.01 par value; issued and outstanding, 64,348 and 64,134 shares at June 29, 2014, and September 29, 2013, respectively |
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643 |
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641 |
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Additional paid-in capital |
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447,864 |
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443,099 |
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Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income |
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(16,588) |
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1,858 |
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Retained earnings |
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633,339 |
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552,165 |
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Tetra Tech stockholders equity |
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1,065,258 |
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997,763 |
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Noncontrolling interests |
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903 |
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1,040 |
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Total equity |
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1,066,161 |
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998,803 |
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Total liabilities and equity |
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$ |
1,824,220 |
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$ |
1,799,092 |
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See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
Tetra Tech, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(unaudited in thousands, except per share data)
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Three Months Ended |
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Nine Months Ended |
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June 29, |
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June 30, |
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June 29, |
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June 30, |
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Revenue |
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$ |
629,502 |
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$ |
614,835 |
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$ |
1,861,635 |
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$ |
1,915,379 |
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Subcontractor costs |
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(170,746) |
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(139,693) |
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(463,904) |
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(422,092) |
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Other costs of revenue |
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(381,319) |
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(469,398) |
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(1,164,761) |
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(1,314,219) |
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Selling, general and administrative expense |
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(47,175) |
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(56,744) |
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(138,778) |
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(151,539) |
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Contingent consideration fair value adjustments |
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8,905 |
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7,716 |
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34,878 |
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8,662 |
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Impairment of goodwill |
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(56,600) |
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(56,600) |
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Operating income (loss) |
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39,167 |
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(99,884) |
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129,070 |
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(20,409) |
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Interest expense |
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(2,454) |
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(2,010) |
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(7,373) |
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(5,330) |
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Income (loss) before income tax (expense) benefit |
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36,713 |
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(101,894) |
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121,697 |
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(25,739) |
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Income tax (expense) benefit |
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(10,002) |
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23,779 |
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(35,751) |
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(1,108) |
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Net income (loss) including noncontrolling interests |
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26,711 |
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(78,115) |
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85,946 |
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(26,847) |
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Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests |
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(54) |
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(270) |
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(266) |
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(495) |
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Net income (loss) attributable to Tetra Tech |
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26,657 |
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(78,385) |
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85,680 |
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(27,342) |
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Net income (loss) per share attributable to Tetra Tech: |
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Basic |
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0.41 |
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(1.21) |
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1.32 |
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(0.42) |
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Diluted |
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0.41 |
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(1.21) |
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1.31 |
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(0.42) |
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Weighted-average common shares outstanding: |
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Basic |
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64,566 |
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64,832 |
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64,683 |
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64,554 |
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Diluted |
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65,302 |
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64,832 |
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65,493 |
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64,554 |
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Cash dividends paid per share |
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0.07 |
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$ |
0.07 |
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See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
Tetra Tech, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
(unaudited in thousands)
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Three Months Ended |
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Nine Months Ended |
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June 29, |
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June 30, |
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June 29, |
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June 30, |
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Net income (loss) including noncontrolling interests |
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$ |
26,711 |
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(78,115) |
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$ |
85,946 |
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$ |
(26,847) |
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Other comprehensive income (loss): |
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Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax |
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19,177 |
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(22,430) |
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(18,642) |
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(40,197) |
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(Loss) gain on cash flow hedge valuations, net of tax |
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(645) |
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(206) |
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93 |
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Other comprehensive income (loss) |
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18,532 |
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(22,430) |
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(18,848) |
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(40,104) |
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Comprehensive income (loss) including noncontrolling interests |
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45,243 |
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(100,545) |
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67,098 |
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(66,951) |
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Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests |
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(54) |
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(270) |
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(266) |
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(495) |
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Foreign currency translation adjustments attributable to noncontrolling interests, net of tax |
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330 |
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33 |
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403 |
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66 |
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Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests |
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276 |
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(237) |
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137 |
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(429) |
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Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Tetra Tech |
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$ |
45,519 |
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$ |
(100,782) |
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$ |
67,235 |
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$ |
(67,380) |
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See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
Tetra Tech, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(unaudited in thousands)
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Nine Months Ended |
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June 29, |
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June 30, |
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Cash flows from operating activities: |
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Net income (loss) including noncontrolling interests |
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$ |
85,946 |
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(26,847) |
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Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash from operating activities: |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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42,147 |
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47,148 |
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Loss on settlement of foreign currency forward contract |
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270 |
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Equity in earnings of unconsolidated joint ventures |
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(1,929) |
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(2,495) |
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Distributions of earnings from unconsolidated joint ventures |
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2,145 |
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2,868 |
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Stock-based compensation |
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8,329 |
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7,628 |
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Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation |
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(692) |
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(875) |
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Deferred income taxes |
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2,040 |
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(27,005) |
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Provision for doubtful accounts |
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384 |
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12,125 |
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Fair value adjustments to contingent consideration |
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(34,878) |
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(8,662) |
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Loss (gain) on disposal of property and equipment |
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66 |
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(142) |
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Lease termination costs and related asset impairment |
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6,463 |
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Impairment of goodwill |
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56,600 |
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Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of business acquisitions: |
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Accounts receivable |
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(9,166) |
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117,687 |
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Prepaid expenses and other assets |
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(3,738) |
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7,435 |
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Accounts payable |
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28,944 |
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(43,911) |
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Accrued compensation |
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817 |
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(12,458) |
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Billings in excess of costs on uncompleted contracts |
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(351) |
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(10,986) |
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Other liabilities |
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(16,437) |
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5,569 |
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Income taxes receivable/payable |
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10,670 |
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(15,144) |
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Net cash provided by operating activities |
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114,297 |
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115,268 |
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Cash flows from investing activities: |
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Capital expenditures |
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(14,879) |
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(20,533) |
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Payments for business acquisitions, net of cash acquired |
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(10,695) |
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(168,660) |
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Payment in settlement of foreign currency forward contract |
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(4,177) |
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Receipt in settlement of foreign currency forward contract |
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3,907 |
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Changes in restricted cash |
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470 |
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Payment received on note for sale of operation |
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3,900 |
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Proceeds from sale of property and equipment |
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3,740 |
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1,763 |
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Net cash used in investing activities |
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(17,934) |
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(187,230) |
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Cash flows from financing activities: |
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Payments on long-term debt |
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(3,641) |
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(167,185) |
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Proceeds from borrowings |
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296,098 |
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Payments of earn-out liabilities |
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(18,662) |
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(24,015) |
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Payments of debt issuance costs |
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(1,938) |
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Net change in overdrafts |
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(915) |
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291 |
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Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation |
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692 |
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875 |
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Repurchases of common stock |
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(26,088) |
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(4,147) |
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Dividends paid |
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(4,506) |
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Net proceeds from exercise of stock options |
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18,310 |
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15,697 |
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Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities |
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(34,810) |
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115,676 |
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Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash |
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(1,986) |
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(2,227) |
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Net increase in cash and cash equivalents |
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59,567 |
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41,487 |
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Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period |
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129,305 |
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104,848 |
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period |
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$ |
188,872 |
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$ |
146,335 |
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Supplemental information: |
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Cash paid during the period for: |
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Interest |
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$ |
6,181 |
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$ |
3,801 |
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Income taxes, net of refunds of $12,122 and $4,646 |
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$ |
22,109 |
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$ |
34,913 |
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See Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
TETRA TECH, INC.
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
1. Basis of Presentation
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes of Tetra Tech, Inc. (we, us or our) have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (GAAP) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X. They do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements and, therefore, should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and related notes contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 29, 2013.
These financial statements reflect all normal recurring adjustments that are considered necessary for the fair statement of our financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods presented. The results of operations and cash flows for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of results for the full year or for future years. Certain immaterial reclassifications were made to the prior year to conform to current year presentation.
2. Accounts Receivable Net and Revenue Recognition
Net accounts receivable and billings in excess of costs on uncompleted contracts consisted of the following:
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June 29, |
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September 29, |
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Billed |
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$ |
307,905 |
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$ |
375,149 |
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Unbilled |
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381,429 |
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306,969 |
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Contract retentions |
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25,885 |
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23,353 |
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Total accounts receivable gross |
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715,219 |
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705,471 |
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Allowance for doubtful accounts |
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(40,772) |
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(44,624) |
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Total accounts receivable net |
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$ |
674,447 |
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$ |
660,847 |
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Billings in excess of costs on uncompleted contracts |
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$ |
79,160 |
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$ |
79,507 |
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Billed accounts receivable represent amounts billed to clients that have not been collected. Unbilled accounts receivable represent revenue recognized but not yet billed pursuant to contract terms or billed after the period end date. Most of our unbilled receivables at June 29, 2014 are expected to be billed and collected within 12 months. Contract retentions represent amounts withheld by clients until certain conditions are met or the project is completed, which may be several months or years. The allowance for doubtful accounts represents amounts that may become uncollectible or unrealizable in the future. We determine an estimated allowance for uncollectible accounts based on managements consideration of trends in the actual and forecasted credit quality of our clients, including delinquency and payment history; type of client, such as a government agency or a commercial sector client; and general economic and particular industry conditions that may affect a clients ability to pay. Billings in excess of costs on uncompleted contracts represent the amount of cash collected from clients and billings to clients on contracts in advance of revenue recognized. The majority of billings in excess of costs on uncompleted contracts, excluding those related to claims, will be earned within 12 months.
Once contract performance is underway, we may experience changes in conditions, client requirements, specifications, designs, materials and expectations regarding the period of performance. Such changes result in change orders and may be initiated by us or by our clients. In many cases, agreement with the client as to the terms of change orders is reached prior to work commencing; however, sometimes circumstances require that work progresses without obtaining a definitive client agreement. Unapproved change orders constitute claims in excess of agreed contract prices that we seek to collect from our clients (or other third parties) for delays, errors in specifications and designs, contract terminations, or other causes of unanticipated additional costs. Revenue on claims is recognized when contract costs related to claims have been incurred and when their addition to contract value can be reliably estimated. This can lead to a situation in which costs are recognized in one period and revenue is recognized in a subsequent period such as when client agreement is obtained or a claims resolution occurs.
Total accounts receivable at June 29, 2014 and September 29, 2013 include approximately $86 million and $41 million, respectively, related to claims, including requests for equitable adjustment, on contracts that provide for price redetermination. The increase from the end of fiscal 2013 includes the impact of changes in scope on an oil and gas project in Western Canada in fiscal 2014 that is currently in negotiation with the client. The remainder of the increase in claims primarily related to revenue recognized as progress continued on projects with claims that were in process at the end of fiscal 2013. We regularly evaluate all claim amounts and record appropriate adjustments to operating earnings when it is probable that the claim will result in a different contract value than the amount previously estimated. As a result of this assessment, we recognized revenue and an increase to operating income of $3.4 million for the second quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2014. We recognized net losses of approximately $17 million and $17 million related to the evaluation of collectability of claims during the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2013, respectively.
Billed accounts receivable related to U.S. federal government contracts were $59.5 million and $50.5 million at June 29, 2014 and September 29, 2013, respectively. U.S. federal government unbilled receivables, net of progress payments, were $81.0 million and $79.3 million at June 29, 2014 and September 29, 2013, respectively. Other than the U.S. federal government, no single client accounted for more than 10% of our accounts receivable at June 29, 2014 and September 29, 2013.
We recognize revenue for most of our contracts using the percentage-of-completion method, primarily utilizing the cost-to-cost approach to estimate the progress towards completion in order to determine the amount of revenue and profit to recognize. Revenue and cost estimates for each significant contract are reviewed and reassessed quarterly. Changes in those estimates could result in recognition of cumulative catch-up adjustments to the contracts inception-to-date revenue, costs and profit in the period in which such changes are made. As a result, we recognized the net unfavorable operating income adjustments of $5.0 million and $10.3 million during the third quarter and the first nine months of fiscal 2014, respectively. No material operating income adjustments were recognized during the three and nine months ended June 30, 2013 due to updated cost to complete estimates. Changes in revenue and cost estimates could also result in a projected loss that would be recorded immediately in earnings. As of June 29, 2014 and September 29, 2013, we recorded a liability for anticipated losses of $10.4 million and $13.3 million, respectively. The estimated cost to complete the related contracts as of June 29, 2014 was $37.2 million.
3. Mergers and Acquisitions
In the second quarter of fiscal 2013, we acquired American Environmental Group, Ltd. (AEG), headquartered in Richfield, Ohio. AEG provides environmental, design, construction and maintenance services primarily to solid and hazardous waste, environmental, energy and utility clients. Also in the second quarter of fiscal 2013, we acquired Parkland Pipeline Contractors Ltd., Parkland Pipeline Equipment Ltd., Park L Projects Ltd. and Parkland Projects Ltd. (collectively, Parkland), headquartered in Alberta, Canada. Parkland serves the oil and gas industry in Western Canada, and specializes in the technical support, engineering support and construction of pipelines and oilfield facilities. AEG and Parkland are both included in our Remediation and Construction Management (RCM) segment. We also made other acquisitions that enhanced our service offerings and expanded our geographic presence in our Engineering and Consulting Services (ECS) and Technical Support Services (TSS) segments during fiscal 2013. The aggregate fair value of the purchase prices for fiscal 2013 acquisitions was $248.9 million. Of this amount, $171.6 million was paid to the sellers, $2.0 million was recorded as liabilities in accordance with the purchase agreements, and $75.3 million was the estimated fair value of contingent earn-out obligations as of the respective acquisition dates, with an aggregate maximum of $86.7 million upon the achievement of specified financial objectives. In the first quarter of fiscal 2014, we acquired a company that enhanced our service offerings in our ECS segment.
Goodwill additions resulting from the above business combinations are primarily attributable to the existing workforce of the acquired companies and the synergies expected to arise after the acquisitions. Specifically, the goodwill additions related to the fiscal 2013 acquisitions primarily represent the value of workforces with distinct expertise in the solid and hazardous waste, and oil and gas markets. In addition, these acquired capabilities, when combined with our existing global consulting and engineering business, result in opportunities that allow us to provide services under contracts that could not have been pursued individually by either us or the acquired companies. The results of these acquisitions were included in the consolidated financial statements from their respective closing dates. The purchase price allocations related to acquisitions completed during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013 and the first quarter of fiscal 2014 are preliminary, and subject to adjustment, based on the valuation and final determination of net assets acquired. We do not believe that any such adjustment will have a material effect on our consolidated results of operations. None of the acquisitions were considered material, individually or in the aggregate, to our condensed consolidated financial statements. As a result, no pro forma information has been provided for the respective periods.
Most of our acquisition agreements include contingent earn-out agreements, which are generally based on the achievement of future operating income thresholds. The contingent earn-out arrangements are based on our valuations of the acquired companies, and reduce the risk of overpaying for acquisitions if the projected financial results are not achieved. The fair values of any earn-out arrangements are included as part of the purchase price of the acquired companies on their respective acquisition dates. For each transaction, we estimate the fair value of contingent earn-out payments as part of the initial purchase price and record the estimated fair value of contingent consideration as a liability in Estimated contingent earn-out liabilities and Long-term estimated contingent earn-out liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. We consider several factors when determining that contingent earn-out liabilities are part of the purchase price, including the following: (1) the valuation of our acquisitions is not supported solely by the initial consideration paid, and the contingent earn-out formula is a critical and material component of the valuation approach to determining the purchase price; and (2) the former owners of acquired companies that remain as key employees receive compensation other than contingent earn-out payments at a reasonable level compared with the compensation of our other key employees. The contingent earn-out payments are not affected by employment termination.
We measure our contingent earn-out liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs classified within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy (as described in Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 29, 2013). We use a probability-weighted discounted income approach as a valuation technique to convert future estimated cash flows to a single present value amount. The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurements are operating income projections over the earn-out period (generally two or three years), and the probability outcome percentages we assign to each scenario. Significant increases or decreases to either of these inputs in isolation would result in a significantly higher or lower liability with a higher liability capped by the contractual maximum of the contingent earn-out obligation. Ultimately, the liability will be equivalent to the amount paid, and the difference between the fair value estimate and amount paid will be recorded in earnings. The amount paid that is less than or equal to the contingent earn-out liability on the acquisition date is reflected as cash used in financing activities in our condensed consolidated statements of cash flows. Any amount paid in excess of the contingent earn-out liability on the acquisition date is reflected as cash used in operating activities.
We review and re-assess the estimated fair value of contingent consideration on a quarterly basis, and the updated fair value could differ materially from the initial estimates. Changes in the estimated fair value of our contingent earn-out liabilities related to the time component of the present value calculation are reported in interest expense. Adjustments to the estimated fair value related to changes in all other unobservable inputs are reported in operating income. During the three and nine months ended June 29, 2014, we recorded net decreases in our contingent earn-out liabilities and reported related net gains in operating income of $8.9 million and $34.9 million, respectively, compared with net gains of $7.7 million and $8.7 million, respectively, in the same periods last year. The fiscal 2014 gains primarily resulted from updated valuations of the contingent consideration liability for AEG in the third quarter and Parkland in the second quarter. Adverse weather conditions during the second and third quarter of fiscal 2014 hindered AEGs ability to complete construction field work. We recognized a net unfavorable operating income adjustment for Parkland related to a single project during the second quarter of fiscal 2014. As a result, we lowered our income projections over the remaining earn-out periods and recorded corresponding reductions of the earn-out liabilities for AEG and Parkland. We also determined that these lower income projections were the result of temporary events, and would not negatively impact AEG and Parklands longer-term performance or result in goodwill impairment. However, if our income projections for AEG and Parkland were to decline further, this could result in the impairment of a portion of the combined related goodwill balance of approximately $139 million. In this event, we would also likely have gains in our operating income up to a maximum of the remaining related contingent consideration liabilities. Conversely, if AEG or Parklands performance increases beyond our projections, we could incur future losses in operating income if the resulting contingent consideration earned exceeds the current recorded liability.
At June 29, 2014, there was a total maximum of $68.3 million of outstanding contingent consideration related to completed acquisitions. Of this amount, $31.5 million was estimated as the fair value and accrued on our condensed consolidated balance sheets. For the nine months ended June 29, 2014, we made $20.6 million of earn-out payments to former owners. Of this amount, we reported $18.7 million as cash used in financing activities and $1.9 million as cash used in operating activities. For the nine months ended June 30, 2013, we made $24.4 million of earn-out payments to former owners. Of this amount, we reported $24.0 million as cash used in financing activities and $0.4 million as cash used in operating activities.
4. Goodwill and Intangible Assets
The following table summarizes the changes in the carrying value of goodwill:
|
|
ECS |
|
TSS |
|
RCM |
|
Total |
| ||||
|
|
(in thousands) |
| ||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Balance at September 29, 2013 |
|
$ |
353,608 |
|
$ |
177,579 |
|
$ |
191,605 |
|
$ |
722,792 |
|
Goodwill additions |
|
11,472 |
|
|
|
|
|
11,472 |
| ||||
Foreign exchange impact |
|
(8,725) |
|
51 |
|
(3,482) |
|
(12,156) |
| ||||
Goodwill adjustments |
|
|
|
161 |
|
314 |
|
475 |
| ||||
Balance at June 29, 2014 |
|
$ |
356,355 |
|
$ |
177,791 |
|
$ |
188,437 |
|
$ |
722,583 |
|
Goodwill additions are attributable to an acquisition completed in the first quarter of fiscal 2014. Substantially all of the goodwill additions are not deductible for income tax purposes. The foreign exchange impact relates to our foreign subsidiaries with functional currencies that are different than our reporting currency. The gross amounts of goodwill for ECS were $413.9 million and $411.1 million at June 29, 2014 and September 29, 2013, respectively, excluding $57.5 million of accumulated impairment.
We test our goodwill for impairment on an annual basis, and more frequently when an event occurs or circumstances indicate that the carrying value of the asset may not be recoverable. We perform our annual goodwill impairment review at the beginning of our fiscal fourth quarter. Our last annual review at July 1, 2013, indicated that we had no impairment of goodwill, and all of our reporting units had estimated fair values that were in excess of their carrying values, including goodwill. During this review we identified three operating units (with goodwill totaling $214.0 million as of June 29, 2014) in the ECS segment and two recently acquired reporting units (with goodwill totaling $138.7 million as of June 29, 2014) in the RCM segment with fair values in excess of their carrying values of less than 20%. The goodwill related to the three reporting units in the ECS segment was adjusted to fair value in the third quarter of fiscal 2013, and a $56.6 million impairment charge was recorded. The two reporting units in the RCM segment were acquired at fair value in the second quarter of fiscal 2013. In addition, we regularly evaluate whether events and circumstances have occurred that may indicate a potential change in recoverability of goodwill. Based on these assessments as of June 29, 2014, we also determined that all of our reporting units had estimated fair values in excess of their carrying values, including goodwill as of June 29, 2014. However, four of the five aforementioned reporting units had fair value in excess of carrying value of less than 20%. Although we believe that our estimates of fair value for these reporting units are reasonable, if the financial performance for these reporting units falls significantly below our expectations or market prices for similar businesses decline, the goodwill for these reporting units could become impaired.
The gross amount and accumulated amortization of our acquired identifiable intangible assets with finite useful lives included in Intangible assets - net on the condensed consolidated balance sheets, were as follows:
|
|
June 29, 2014 |
|
September 29, 2013 |
| ||||||||||
|
|
Weighted- |
|
Gross |
|
Accumulated |
|
Gross |
|
Accumulated |
| ||||
|
|
($ in thousands) |
| ||||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Non-compete agreements |
|
2.3 |
|
$ |
2,150 |
|
$ |
(1,456) |
|
$ |
6,160 |
|
$ |
(5,247) |
|
Client relations |
|
4.0 |
|
121,612 |
|
(58,214) |
|
128,839 |
|
(49,189) |
| ||||
Backlog |
|
0.4 |
|
1,459 |
|
(927) |
|
68,968 |
|
(64,675) |
| ||||
Technology and trade names |
|
2.3 |
|
3,300 |
|
(1,809) |
|
4,204 |
|
(2,131) |
| ||||
Total |
|
|
|
$ |
128,521 |
|
$ |
(62,406) |
|
$ |
208,171 |
|
$ |
(121,242) |
|
The gross amount and accumulated amortization for acquired identifiable intangible assets decreased due to the full amortization of assets in fiscal 2014. The fiscal 2014 acquisition added $2.2 million of identifiable intangible assets. Amortization expense for the identifiable intangible assets for the three and nine months ended June 29, 2014 was $6.1 million and $21.4 million, respectively, compared to $9.6 million and $24.2 million for the prior-year periods. Estimated amortization expense for the remainder of fiscal 2014 and succeeding years is as follows:
|
|
Amount |
| |
|
|
(in thousands) |
| |
|
|
|
| |
2014 |
|
$ |
5,988 |
|
2015 |
|
19,688 |
| |
2016 |
|
15,742 |
| |
2017 |
|
13,426 |
| |
2018 |
|
6,312 |
| |
Beyond |
|
4,959 |
| |
Total |
|
$ |
66,115 |
|
5. Property and Equipment
Property and equipment consisted of the following:
|
|
June 29, |
|
September 29, |
| ||
|
|
(in thousands) |
| ||||
|
|
|
|
|
| ||
Land and buildings |
|
$ |
5,429 |
|
$ |
5,565 |
|
Equipment, furniture and fixtures |
|
211,264 |
|
210,172 |
| ||
Leasehold improvements |
|
25,823 |
|
26,429 |
| ||
Total property and equipment |
|
242,516 |
|
242,166 |
| ||
Accumulated depreciation |
|
(164,308) |
|
(154,140) |
| ||
Property and equipment, net |
|
$ |
78,208 |
|
$ |
88,026 |
|
The depreciation expense related to property and equipment, including assets under capital leases, was $6.5 million and $20.2 million for the three and nine months ended June 29, 2014, respectively, compared to $8.1 million and $22.4 million for the prior-year periods.
6. Stock Repurchase and Dividends
In June 2013, our Board of Directors authorized a stock repurchase program (the Stock Repurchase Program) under which we may currently repurchase up to $100 million of our common stock. Stock repurchases may be made on the open market or in privately negotiated transactions with third parties. From the inception of the Stock Repurchase Program through June 29, 2014, we repurchased through open market purchases a total of 1.8 million shares at an average price of $25.50 per share, for a total cost of $46.6 million.
On April 28, 2014, the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.07 per share payable on June 4, 2014 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on May 16, 2014. We paid $4.5 million of cash dividends for the three months ended June 29, 2014.
Subsequent Events. On July 28, 2014, the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.07 per share payable on September 5, 2014 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on August 15, 2014. Further, on July 28, 2014, the Board of Directors amended the Stock Repurchase Program to authorize the repurchase of the remaining amount in the $100 million Stock Repurchase Program in open market purchases through September 2014 without regard to pricing parameters.
7. Stockholders Equity and Stock Compensation Plans
We recognize the fair value of our stock-based compensation awards as compensation expense on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period in which the award vests. Stock-based compensation expense for the three and nine months ended June 29, 2014 was $2.8 million and $8.3 million, respectively, compared to $2.8 million and $7.6 million for the same periods last year. The majority of these amounts was included in Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses in our condensed consolidated statements of operations. In the three months ended June 29, 2014, no stock options were granted. For the nine months ended June 29, 2014, we granted 354,238 stock options with exercise prices of $28.58 - $28.68 per share and an estimated weighted-average fair value of $9.36 per share. In addition, we awarded 117,067 shares of restricted stock to our non-employee directors and executive officers at the fair value of $28.58 per share on the award date. All of these shares are performance-based and vest, if at all, over a three-year period. The number of shares that ultimately vest is based on the growth in our diluted earnings per share. Additionally, we awarded 224,743 restricted stock units (RSUs) to our non-employee directors, executive officers and employees at the weighted-average fair value of $28.58 per share on the award date. All of the executive officer and employee RSUs have time-based vesting over a four-year period, and the non-employee director RSUs vest after one year.
8. Earnings Per Share (EPS)
Basic EPS is computed by dividing net income available to common stockholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding, less unvested restricted stock for the period. Diluted EPS is computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding and dilutive potential common shares for the period. Potential common shares include the weighted-average dilutive effects of outstanding stock options and unvested restricted stock using the treasury stock method.
The following table sets forth the number of weighted-average shares used to compute basic and diluted EPS:
|
|
Three Months Ended |
|
Nine Months Ended |
| ||||||||
|
|
June 29, |
|
June 30, |
|
June 29, |
|
June 30, |
| ||||
|
|
(in thousands, except per share data) |
| ||||||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Net income (loss) attributable to Tetra Tech |
|
$ |
26,657 |
|
$ |
(78,385) |
|
$ |
85,680 |
|
$ |
(27,342) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Weighted-average common shares outstanding basic |
|
64,566 |
|
64,832 |
|
64,683 |
|
64,554 |
| ||||
Effect of dilutive stock options and unvested restricted stock |
|
736 |
|
|
|
810 |
|
|
| ||||
Weighted-average common stock outstanding diluted |
|
65,302 |
|
64,832 |
|
65,493 |
|
64,554 |
| ||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Earnings (loss) per share attributable to Tetra Tech: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Basic |
|
$ |
0.41 |
|
$ |
(1.21) |
|
$ |
1.32 |
|
$ |
(0.42) |
|
Diluted |
|
$ |
0.41 |
|
$ |
(1.21) |
|
$ |
1.31 |
|
$ |
(0.42) |
|
For the three and nine months ended June 29, 2014, 0.7 million and no options were excluded from the calculation of dilutive potential common shares, respectively. These options were not included in the computation of dilutive potential common shares because the assumed proceeds per share exceeded the average market price per share during the period. Therefore, their inclusion would have been anti-dilutive. The computation of diluted loss per share for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2013 excluded 0.7 million and 0.8 million of potential common shares due to their anti-dilutive effect.
9. Income Taxes
The effective tax rates for the first nine months of fiscal 2014 and 2013 were 29.4% and (4.3%), respectively. The fiscal 2014 effective rate reflects $26.2 million of gains related to the updated valuation of contingent consideration liabilities that were not taxable. The negative effective tax rate of 4.3% resulted primarily from the approximately $35 million goodwill impairment charge taken during the third quarter of fiscal 2013 that was not deductible for tax purposes. At June 29, 2014, undistributed earnings of our foreign subsidiaries, primarily in Canada, in the amount of approximately $43.3 million, are expected to be permanently reinvested. Accordingly, no provision for U.S. income taxes or foreign withholding taxes has been made. Upon distribution of those earnings, we would be subject to U.S. income taxes and foreign withholding taxes. Determination of the amount of unrecognized deferred U.S. income tax liability is not practicable; however, the potential foreign tax credit associated with the deferred income would be available to partially reduce the resulting U.S. tax liabilities.
We review the realizability of deferred tax assets on a quarterly basis by assessing the need for a valuation allowance. As of June 29, 2014, we performed our assessment of net deferred tax assets. Significant management judgment is required to determine the provision for income taxes and, in particular, any valuation allowance recorded against our deferred tax assets. Applying the applicable accounting guidance requires an assessment of all available evidence, both positive and negative, regarding the realizability of the net deferred tax assets. Based upon recent results, we concluded that a cumulative loss in recent years exists in certain foreign jurisdictions. We have historically relied on the following factors in our assessment of the realizability of our net deferred tax assets:
· taxable income in prior carryback years as permitted under the tax law;
· future reversals of existing taxable temporary differences;
· consideration of available tax planning strategies and actions that could be implemented, if necessary; and
· estimates of future taxable income from our operations.
We considered these factors in our estimate of the reversal pattern of deferred tax assets, using assumptions that we believe are reasonable and consistent with operating results. However, as a result of projected cumulative pre-tax losses in these certain foreign jurisdictions for the 36 months ending September 28, 2014, we concluded that our estimates of future taxable income and certain tax planning strategies did not constitute sufficient positive evidence to assert that it is more likely than not that certain deferred tax assets would be realizable before expiration. Although we project earnings in the related business beyond 2014, we did not rely on these projections when assessing the realizability of our deferred tax assets. Based on our assessment, we concluded that it is more likely than not that the assets will be realized except for the assets related to loss carry-forwards in foreign jurisdictions for which a valuation allowance of $8.8 million had been provided in previous years.
In the third quarter of fiscal 2014, we received notification from the Internal Revenue Service that our appeals settlement in connection with three issues, research and experimentation tax credit (R&E credit), domestic production activities deduction, and meals and entertainment expenses, was approved for fiscal years 2005 through 2007. The settlement of these issues, including interest, resulted in a cash refund of $6.3 million, which was received in the third quarter of fiscal 2014. The settlement did not have a material impact on our financial statements as the amount received was consistent with the amount previously recognized in the financial statements.
During the second quarter of fiscal 2013, the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 was signed into law. This law retroactively extended the federal R&E credits for amounts incurred from January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2013. Our effective tax rate for the first quarter of fiscal 2014 includes a tax benefit from R&E credits attributable to the first three months of fiscal 2014. Should the R&E credits provision be retroactively extended during fiscal 2014, additional benefits will be reflected in our effective tax rate during the quarter reporting period of enactment.
10. Reportable Segments
Our reportable segments are as follows:
ECS: provides front-end science, consulting engineering and project management services in the areas of surface water management, water infrastructure, solid waste management, mining, geotechnical sciences, arctic engineering, industrial processes and oil sands, transportation and information technology.
TSS: provides management consulting and engineering services and strategic direction in the areas of environmental assessments/hazardous waste management, climate change, international development, international reconstruction and stabilization, energy, oil and gas, technical government consulting, and building and facilities.
RCM: provides full-service support, including construction and construction management, to all of our client sectors, including the U.S. federal government in the United States and internationally, and commercial clients worldwide, in the areas of environmental remediation, infrastructure development, solid waste management, energy, and oil and gas.
Management evaluates the performance of these reportable segments based upon their respective segment operating income before the effect of amortization expense related to acquisitions and other unallocated corporate expenses. We account for inter-segment sales and transfers as if the sales and transfers were to third parties; that is, by applying a negotiated fee onto the costs of the services performed. All significant intercompany balances and transactions are eliminated in consolidation.
The following tables set forth summarized financial information regarding our reportable segments:
Reportable Segments
|
|
Three Months Ended |
|
Nine Months Ended |
| ||||||||
|
|
June 29, |
|
June 30, |
|
June 29, |
|
June 30, |
| ||||
|
|
(in thousands) |
| ||||||||||
Revenue |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
ECS |
|
$ |
246,977 |
|
$ |
251,239 |
|
$ |
707,952 |
|
$ |
788,600 |
|
TSS |
|
236,056 |
|
221,198 |
|
674,042 |
|
687,230 |
| ||||
RCM |
|
171,518 |
|
162,560 |
|
549,949 |
|
499,491 |
| ||||
Elimination of inter-segment revenue |
|
(25,049) |
|
(20,162) |
|
(70,308) |
|
(59,942) |
| ||||
Total revenue |
|
$ |
629,502 |
|
$ |
614,835 |
|
$ |
1,861,635 |
|
$ |
1,915,379 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Operating Income (loss) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
ECS |
|
$ |
18,351 |
|
$ |
(7,700) |
|
$ |
50,322 |
|
$ |
22,793 |
|
TSS |
|
22,867 |
|
5,118 |
|
68,971 |
|
49,723 |
| ||||
RCM |
|
(2,194) |
|
(35,285) |
|
836 |
|
(14,109) |
| ||||
Corporate (1) |
|
143 |
|
(62,017) |
|
8,941 |
|
(78,816) |
| ||||
Total operating income (loss) |
|
$ |
39,167 |
|
$ |
(99,884) |
|
$ |
129,070 |
|
$ |
(20,409) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
Depreciation |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
ECS |
|
$ |
1,737 |
|
$ |
2,941 |
|
$ |
5,950 |
|
$ |
8,154 |
|
TSS |
|
577 |
|
723 |
|
1,746 |
|
2,198 |
| ||||
RCM |
|
3,300 |
|
3,700 |
|
10,134 |
|
9,735 |
| ||||
Corporate |
|
840 |
|
726 |
|
2,330 |
|
2,333 |
| ||||
Total depreciation |
|
$ |
6,454 |
|
$ |
8,090 |
|
$ |
20,160 |
|
$ |
22,420 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) Includes goodwill impairment charge, amortization of intangibles, other costs and other income not allocable to segments. The goodwill impairment charge of $56.6 million for the three and nine-month periods of fiscal 2013 was recorded at Corporate. The intangible asset amortization expense for the three and nine-month periods of fiscal 2014 was $6.1 million and $21.4 million, respectively, compared to $9.6 million and $24.2 million for the same periods last year.
|
|
June 29, |
|
September 29, |
| ||
|
|
(in thousands) |
| ||||
Total Assets |
|
|
|
|
| ||
ECS |
|
$ |
931,810 |
|
$ |
912,996 |
|
TSS |
|
742,047 |
|
673,864 |
| ||
RCM |
|
432,203 |
|
435,053 |
| ||
Corporate (1) |
|
(281,840) |
|
(222,821) |
| ||
Total assets |
|
$ |
1,824,220 |
|
$ |
1,799,092 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) Corporate assets consist of intercompany eliminations and assets not allocated to segments including goodwill, intangible assets, deferred income taxes and certain other assets.
Major Clients
Other than the U.S. federal government, no single client accounted for more than 10% of our revenue. All of our segments generated revenue from all client sectors.
The following table represents our revenue by client sector:
|
|
Three Months Ended |
|
Nine Months Ended |
| ||||||||
|
|
June 29, |
|
June 30, |
|
June 29, |
|
June 30, |
| ||||
|
|
(in thousands) |
| ||||||||||
Client Sector |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||||
International (1) |
|
$ |
141,553 |
|
$ |
158,579 |
|
$ |
487,056 |
|
$ |
522,921 |
|
U.S. commercial |
|
183,757 |
|
167,280 |
|
517,907 |
|
488,722 |
| ||||
U.S. federal government (2) |
|
202,905 |
|
187,983 |
|
576,431 |
|
621,677 |
| ||||
U.S. state and local government |
|
101,287 |
|
100,993 |
|
280,241 |
|
282,059 |
| ||||
Total |
|
$ |
629,502 |
|
$ |
614,835 |
|
$ |
1,861,635 |
|
$ |
1,915,379 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) Includes revenue generated from foreign operations, primarily in Canada, and revenue generated from non-U.S. clients.
(2) Includes revenue generated under U.S. federal government contracts performed outside the United States.
11. Fair Value Measurements
The fair value of long-term debt was determined using the present value of future cash flows based on the borrowing rates currently available for debt with similar terms and maturities (Level 2 measurement, as described in Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 29, 2013). The carrying value of our long-term debt approximated fair value at June 29, 2014 and September 29, 2013. As of June 29, 2014, we had outstanding borrowings of $202.4 million under our amended credit agreement to fund our business acquisitions, working capital needs and contingent earn-outs.
12. Joint Ventures
Consolidated Joint Ventures
The aggregate revenue of our consolidated joint ventures for the three and nine months ended June 29, 2014 was $3.1 million and $9.3 million, respectively, compared to $2.8 million and $9.8 million for the same periods last year. The assets and liabilities of these consolidated joint ventures were immaterial at June 29, 2014 and September 29, 2013. These assets are restricted for use only by those joint ventures and are not available for our general operations. Cash and cash equivalents maintained by the consolidated joint ventures at June 29, 2014 and September 29, 2013 were $0.9 million and $1.2 million, respectively.
Unconsolidated Joint Ventures
We account for our unconsolidated joint ventures using the equity method of accounting. Under this method, we recognize our proportionate share of the net earnings of these joint ventures within Other costs of revenue in our condensed consolidated statements of operations. For the three and nine months ended June 29, 2014, we reported $0.4 million and $1.9 million of equity in earnings of unconsolidated joint ventures, respectively, compared to $0.6 million and $2.5 million for the same periods last year. Our maximum exposure to loss as a result of our investments in unconsolidated joint ventures is typically limited to the aggregate of the carrying value of the investment. Future funding commitments for our unconsolidated joint ventures are immaterial. The unconsolidated joint ventures are, individually and in aggregate, immaterial to our consolidated financial statements.
The aggregate carrying values of the assets and liabilities of the unconsolidated joint ventures were $22.1 million and $20.2 million, respectively, at June 29, 2014, and $24.0 million and $21.8 million, respectively, at September 29, 2013.
13. Derivative Financial Instruments
We use certain interest rate derivative contracts to hedge interest rate exposures on our variable rate debt. We have also entered into foreign currency derivative contracts with financial institutions to reduce the risk that cash flows and earnings will be adversely affected by foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. Our hedging program is not designated for trading or speculative purposes.
We recognize derivative instruments as either assets or liabilities on the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets at fair value. We record changes in the fair value (i.e., gains or losses) of the derivatives that have been designated as accounting hedges in our condensed consolidated balance sheets as accumulated other comprehensive income.
In fiscal 2013, we entered into three interest rate swap agreements that we designated as cash flow hedges to fix the variable interest rates on a portion of borrowings under our term loan facility. In the first quarter of fiscal 2014, we entered into two additional interest rate swap agreements that we designated as cash flow hedges to fix the variable interest rates on the balance of the term loan facility. At June 29, 2014, the effective portion of our interest rate swap agreements designated as cash flow hedges before tax effect was immaterial, all of which we expect to reclassify from accumulated other comprehensive income to interest expense within the next 12 months.
As of June 29, 2014, the total notional principal amount of our outstanding interest rate swap agreements with expiration date of May 2018 was $205.0 million and the weighted average fixed rate was 1.32%.
The fair values of our outstanding derivatives designated as hedging instruments are as follows:
|
|
Balance Sheet Location |
|
June 29, |
|
September 29, |
| ||
|
|
|
|
(in thousands) |
| ||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| ||
Interest rate swap agreements |
|
Other current liabilities |
|
$ |
1,284 |
|
$ |
987 |
|
The impact of the effective portions of derivative instruments in cash flow hedging relationships on income and other comprehensive income from our interest rate swap agreements was immaterial for the three and nine-month periods of fiscal 2014 and 2013. Additionally, there were no ineffective portions of derivative instruments. Accordingly, no amounts were excluded from effectiveness testing for our interest rate swap agreements. We had no derivative instruments that were not designated as hedging instruments for fiscal 2013 and the first nine months of fiscal 2014.
14. Reclassifications Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
The accumulated balances and reporting period activities for the three and nine months ended June 29, 2014 and September 29, 2013 related to reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) are summarized as follows:
|
|
Three Months Ended |
| |||||||
|
|
Foreign |
|
Loss on |
|
Accumulated |
| |||
|
|
(in thousands) |
| |||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Balances at March 31, 2013 |
|
$ |
13,377 |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
13,377 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications |
|
(22,398) |
|
|
|
(22,398) |
| |||
Net current-period other comprehensive loss |
|
(22,398) |
|
|
|
(22,398) |
| |||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Balances at June 30, 2013 |
|
$ |
(9,021) |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
(9,021) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Balances at March 30, 2014 |
|
$ |
(35,406) |
|
$ |
(43) |
|
$ |
(35,449) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications |
|
19,507 |
|
(41) |
|
19,466 |
| |||
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Interest rate contacts, net of tax (1) |
|
|
|
(605) |
|
(605) |
| |||
Net current-period other comprehensive income (loss) |
|
19,507 |
|
(646) |
|
18,861 |
| |||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Balances at June 29, 2014 |
|
$ |
(15,899) |
|
$ |
(689) |
|
$ |
(16,588) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) This accumulated other comprehensive component is reclassified in Interest expense in our condensed consolidated statements of operations. See Note 13, Derivative Financial Instruments, for more information.
|
|
Nine Months Ended |
| |||||||
|
|
Foreign |
|
Loss on |
|
Accumulated |
| |||
|
|
(in thousands) |
| |||||||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Balances at September 30, 2012 |
|
$ |
31,110 |
|
$ |
(93) |
|
$ |
31,017 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications |
|
(40,131) |
|
257 |
|
(39,874) |
| |||
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Foreign exchange contracts, net of tax (1) |
|
|
|
(164) |
|
(164) |
| |||
Net current-period other comprehensive (loss) income |
|
(40,131) |
|
93 |
|
(40,038) |
| |||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Balances at June 30, 2013 |
|
$ |
(9,021) |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
(9,021) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Balances at September 29, 2013 |
|
$ |
2,340 |
|
$ |
(482) |
|
$ |
1,858 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications |
|
(18,239) |
|
1,481 |
|
(16,758) |
| |||
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Interest rate contracts, net of tax (2) |
|
|
|
(1,688) |
|
(1,688) |
| |||
Net current-period other comprehensive income loss |
|
(18,239) |
|
(207) |
|
(18,446) |
| |||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |||
Balances at June 29, 2014 |
|
$ |
(15,899) |
|
$ |
(689) |
|
$ |
(16,588) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) This accumulated other comprehensive component is reclassified in Interest expense and foreign exchange expense in Selling, general and administrative expenses in our condensed consolidated statements of operations. See Note 13, Derivative Financial Instruments, for more information.
(2) This accumulated other comprehensive component is reclassified in Interest expense in our condensed consolidated statements of operations. See Note 13, Derivative Financial Instruments, for more information.
15. Commitments and Contingencies
We are subject to certain claims and lawsuits typically filed against the engineering, consulting and construction profession, alleging primarily professional errors or omissions. We carry professional liability insurance, subject to certain deductibles and policy limits, against such claims. However, in some actions, parties are seeking damages that exceed our insurance coverage or for which we are not insured. While management does not believe that the resolution of these claims will have a material adverse effect, individually or in aggregate, on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows, management acknowledges the uncertainty surrounding the ultimate resolution of these matters.
We acquired BPR Inc. (BPR), a Quebec-based engineering firm on October 4, 2010. Subsequently, we have been informed of the following with respect to pre-acquisition activities at BPR:
On April 17, 2012, authorities in the province of Quebec, Canada charged two employees of BPR Triax, a subsidiary of BPR, and BPR Triax, under the Canadian Criminal Code with allegations of corruption. Discovery procedures associated with the charges are currently ongoing, and the legal process is expected to continue through September 2014. We have conducted an internal investigation concerning this matter and, based on the results of our investigation, we believe these allegations are limited to activities at BPR Triax prior to our acquisition of BPR.
During late March 2013, the then-president of BPR gave testimony to the Charbonneau Commission, which is investigating possible corruption in the engineering industry in Quebec. He stated that, during 2007 and 2008, he and other former BPR shareholders paid personal funds to a political party official in exchange for the award of five government contracts. Further, prior to the testimony, we were not aware of the misconduct. We have accepted the resignation of BPRs former president, and are evaluating the impact of these pre-acquisition actions on our business and results of operations.
During March 2013, following the resignation of BPRs former president, we learned that criminal charges had been filed against BPR and its former president in France. The charges relate to allegations that, in 2009, a BPR subsidiary had hired an employee of another firm to be CEO of that BPR subsidiary as a part of a corrupt scheme that allegedly damaged, among others, the employees former employer. The hearing on this matter was held on May 9, 2014. On June 12, 2014, the Court dismissed all charges against all defendants. The Public Prosecutor did not file an appeal, and the Courts decision is therefore final.
On April 19, 2013, a class action proceeding was filed in Montreal in which BPR, BPRs former president, and other Quebec-based engineering firms and individuals are named as defendants. The plaintiff class includes all individuals and entities that have paid real estate or municipal taxes to the city of Montreal. The allegations include participation in collusion to share contracts awarded by the City of Montreal, conspiracy to reduce competition and fix prices, payment of bribes to officials, making illegal political contributions, and bid rigging. A class certification hearing was held in March 2014, and on May 7, 2014, the court dismissed the action. On June 5, 2014, the plaintiff filed an appeal, and the defendants are preparing their motion to dismiss.
The financial impact to us of the matters discussed above is unknown at this time.
16. Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In December 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued new guidance to enhance disclosures about financial instruments and derivative instruments that are either offset on the statement of financial position or subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreement, irrespective of whether they are offset on the statement of financial position. We are required to provide both net and gross information for these assets and liabilities in order to facilitate comparability between financial statements prepared on the basis of U.S. GAAP and financial statements prepared on the basis of International Financial Reporting Standards. This guidance became effective for us in the first quarter of fiscal 2014 on a retrospective basis. The adoption of this guidance had no impact on our consolidated financial statements.
In February 2013, the FASB issued an update to the reporting of reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income. We are required to disclose additional information about changes in and significant items reclassified out of accumulated other comprehensive income. The guidance became effective for us in the first quarter of fiscal 2014. The adoption of this guidance did not have an impact on our consolidated financial statements.
In July 2013, the FASB issued an update on an inclusion of the Fed Funds Effective Swap as a benchmark interest rate (Overnight Interest Swap Rate) for hedge accounting purposes. This guidance permits the Fed Funds Effective Swap Rate to be used as a U.S. benchmark interest rate for hedge accounting purposes under U.S. GAAP. This guidance became effective prospectively for qualifying new or redesigned hedging relationships entered into on or after July 17, 2013. The adoption of this guidance did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
In July 2013, the FASB issued an update on the financial statement presentation of unrecognized tax benefits. We are required to present a liability related to an unrecognized tax benefit as a reduction of a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss carryforward, a similar tax loss or a tax credit carryforward if such settlement is required or expected in the event the uncertain tax position is disallowed. This guidance will be effective for us in the first quarter of fiscal 2015. We do not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
In April 2014, the FASB issued guidance that changes the threshold for reporting discontinued operations and adds new disclosures. The new guidance defines a discontinued operation as a disposal of a component or group of components that is disposed of or is classified as held for sale and represents a strategic shift that has (or will have) a major effect on our operations and financial results. For disposals of individually significant components that do not qualify as discontinued operations, we must disclose pre-tax earnings of the disposed component. This guidance is effective for us prospectively in the first quarter of fiscal 2016. Early adoption is permitted, but only for disposals (or classifications as held for sale) that have not been reported in financial statements previously issued or available for issuance. We do not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
In May 2014, the FASB issued an accounting standard which will supersede existing revenue recognition guidance under current U.S. GAAP. The new standard is a comprehensive new revenue recognition model that requires a company to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to a customer at an amount that reflects the consideration it expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. The accounting standard is effective for us in the first quarter of fiscal year 2018. Companies may use either a full retrospective or a modified retrospective approach to adopt this standard and management is currently evaluating which transition approach to use. We are currently in the process of assessing what impact this new standard may have on our condensed consolidated financial statements.
Item 2. Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, including the Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, contains forward-looking statements regarding future events and our future results that are subject to the safe harbor provisions created under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. All statements other than statements of historical facts are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements. These statements are based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections about the industries in which we operate and the beliefs and assumptions of our management. Words such as expects, anticipates, targets, goals, projects, intends, plans, believes, seeks, estimates, continues, may, variations of such words, and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. In addition, any statements that refer to projections of our future financial performance, our anticipated growth and trends in our businesses, and other characterizations of future events or circumstances are forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned that these forward-looking statements are only predictions and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict, including those identified below under Part II, Item 1A. Risk Factors and elsewhere herein. Therefore, actual results may differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statements for any reason.
GENERAL OVERVIEW
We are a leading provider of consulting, engineering, program management, construction management, construction and technical services that focuses on addressing fundamental needs for water, the environment, energy, infrastructure and natural resources. We are a full-service company that leads with science. We typically begin at the earliest stage of a project by identifying technical solutions to problems and developing execution plans tailored to our clients needs and resources. Our solutions may span the entire life cycle of consulting and engineering projects and include applied science, research and technology, engineering, design, construction management, construction, operations and maintenance, and information technology. Our commitment to continuous improvement and investment in growth has diversified our client base, expanded our geographic reach, and increased the breadth and depth of our service offerings to address existing and emerging markets. We currently have approximately 14,000 staff worldwide, located primarily in North America.
We derive income from fees for professional, technical, program management, construction and construction management services. As primarily a service-based company, we are labor-intensive rather than capital-intensive. Our revenue is driven by our ability to attract and retain qualified and productive employees, identify business opportunities, secure new and renew existing client contracts, provide outstanding services to our clients and execute projects successfully. We provide our services to a diverse base of international and U.S. commercial clients, as well as U.S. federal and U.S. state and local government agencies. The following table presents the percentage of our revenue by client sector:
|
|
Three Months Ended |
|
Nine Months Ended |
| ||||
|
|
June 29, |
|
June 30, |
|
June 29, |
|
June 30, |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Client Sector |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
International (1) |
|
22.5% |
|
25.8% |
|
26.2% |
|
27.3% |
|
U.S. commercial |
|
29.2 |
|
27.2 |
|
27.8 |
|
25.5 |
|
U.S. federal government (2) |
|
32.2 |
|
30.6 |
|
31.0 |
|
32.5 |
|
U.S. state and local government |
|
16.1 |
|
16.4 |
|
15.0 |
|
14.7 |
|
Total |
|
100.0% |
|
100.0% |
|
100.0% |
|
100.0% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) Includes revenue generated from foreign operations, primarily in Canada, and revenue generated from non-U.S. clients.
(2) Includes revenue generated under U.S. federal government contracts performed outside the United States.
We manage our business under the following three reportable segments:
Engineering and Consulting Services. ECS provides front-end science, consulting engineering and project management services in the areas of surface water management, water infrastructure, solid waste management, mining, geotechnical sciences, arctic engineering, industrial processes and oil sands, transportation and information technology.
Technical Support Services. TSS provides management consulting and engineering services and strategic direction in the areas of environmental assessments/hazardous waste management, climate change, international development, international reconstruction and stabilization, energy, oil and gas, technical government consulting, and building and facilities.
Remediation and Construction Management. RCM provides full-service support, including construction and construction management, to all of our client sectors, including the U.S. federal government in the United States and internationally, and commercial clients worldwide, in the areas of environmental remediation, infrastructure development, solid waste management, energy, and oil and gas.
The following table presents the percentage of our revenue by reportable segment:
|
|
Three Months Ended |
|
Nine Months Ended |
| ||||
|
|
June 29, |
|
June 30, |
|
June 29, |
|
June 30, |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Reportable Segment |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
ECS |
|
39.2% |
|
40.9% |
|
38.0% |
|
40.1% |
|
TSS |
|
37.5 |
|
36.0 |
|
36.2 |
|
35.9 |
|
RCM |
|
27.3 |
|
26.4 |
|
29.5 |
|
26.1 |
|
Inter-segment elimination |
|
(4.0) |
|
(3.3) |
|
(3.7) |
|
(3.1) |
|
|
|
100.0% |
|
100.0% |
|
100.0% |
|
100.0% |
|
We provide services under three principal types of contracts: fixed-price, time-and-materials and cost-plus. The following table presents the percentage of our revenue by contract type:
|
|
Three Months Ended |
|
Nine Months Ended |
| ||||
|
|
June 29, |
|
June 30, |
|
June 29, |
|
June 30, |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Contract Type |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fixed-price |
|
44.3% |
|
42.1% |
|
46.2% |
|
41.1% |
|
Time-and-materials |
|
36.3 |
|
39.1 |
|
35.9 |
|
40.4 |
|
Cost-plus |
|
19.4 |
|
18.8 |
|
17.9 |
|
18.5 |
|
|
|
100.0% |
|
100.0% |
|
100.0% |
|
100.0% |
|
Under fixed-price contracts, we receive a fixed price irrespective of the actual costs we incur. Under time-and-materials contracts, we are paid for labor at negotiated hourly billing rates and also paid for other expenses. Under cost-plus contracts, some of which are subject to contract ceiling amounts, we are reimbursed for allowable costs and fees, which may be fixed or performance-based. Profitability on our contracts is driven by billable headcount and our ability to manage our subcontractors, vendors and material suppliers. A majority of our contract revenue and contract costs are recorded using the percentage-of-completion (cost-to-cost) method. Under this method, revenue is recognized in the ratio of contract costs incurred compared to total estimated contract costs. Revenue and profit on these contracts are subject to revision throughout the duration of the contracts and any required adjustments are made in the period in which the revisions become known. Losses on contracts are recorded in full as they are identified.
Other contract costs include professional compensation and related benefits, together with certain direct and indirect overhead costs such as rents, utilities and travel. Professional compensation represents a large portion of these costs. Our SG&A expenses are comprised primarily of marketing and bid and proposal costs, and our corporate headquarters costs related to executive offices, finance, accounting, administration and information technology. Our SG&A expenses also include a portion of stock-based compensation and depreciation of property and equipment related to our corporate headquarters, and the amortization of identifiable intangible assets. Most of these costs are unrelated to specific clients or projects and can vary as expenses are incurred to support company-wide activities and initiatives.
We experience seasonal trends in our business. Our revenue and operating income are typically lower in the first half of our fiscal year, primarily due to the Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years holidays. Many of our clients employees, as well as our own employees, take vacations during these holiday periods. Further, seasonal inclement weather conditions occasionally cause some of our offices to close temporarily or may hamper our project field work. These occurrences result in fewer billable hours worked on projects and, correspondingly, less revenue recognized. Our revenue is typically higher in the second half of the fiscal year due to favorable weather conditions during spring and summer months that may result in higher billable hours. In addition, our revenue is typically higher in the fourth fiscal quarter due to the U.S. federal governments fiscal year-end spending.
ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTITURES
Acquisitions. We continuously evaluate the marketplace for strategic acquisition opportunities. Due to our reputation, size, financial resources, geographic presence and range of services, we have numerous opportunities to acquire privately and publicly held companies or selected portions of such companies. During our evaluation, we examine the effect an acquisition may have on our long-range business strategy and results of operations. Generally, we proceed with an acquisition if we believe that it would have a positive effect on future operations and could strategically expand our service offerings. As successful integration and implementation are essential to achieving favorable results, no assurance can be given that all acquisitions will provide accretive results. Our strategy is to position ourselves to address existing and emerging markets. We view acquisitions as a key component of our growth strategy, and we intend to use cash, debt or securities, as we deem appropriate, to fund acquisitions. We may acquire other businesses that we believe are synergistic and will ultimately increase our revenue and net income, strengthen our ability to achieve our strategic goals, provide critical mass with existing clients and further expand our lines of service. We typically pay a purchase price that results in the recognition of goodwill, generally representing the intangible value of a successful business with an assembled workforce specialized in our areas of interest.
In the second quarter of fiscal 2013, we acquired AEG, headquartered in Richfield, Ohio. AEG provides environmental, design, construction and maintenance services primarily to solid and hazardous waste, environmental, energy and utility clients. Also in the second quarter of fiscal 2013, we acquired Parkland, headquartered in Alberta, Canada. Parkland serves the oil and gas industry in Western Canada and specializes in the technical support, engineering support and construction of pipelines and oilfield facilities. AEG and Parkland are both included in our RCM segment. We also made other acquisitions that enhanced our service offerings and expanded our geographic presence in our ECS and TSS segments during fiscal 2013 and in the first quarter of fiscal 2014.
Divestitures. To complement our acquisition strategy and our focus on internal growth, we regularly review and evaluate our existing operations to determine whether our business model should change through the divestiture of certain businesses. Accordingly, from time to time, we may divest certain non-core businesses and reallocate our resources to businesses that better align with our long-term strategic direction. We did not have any divestitures in the first nine months of fiscal 2014 and 2013.
OVERVIEW OF RESULTS AND BUSINESS TRENDS
General. In the first nine months of fiscal 2014, our revenue declined 2.8% compared to the year-ago period. Our year-over-year comparisons reflect project-related charges in the third quarter of fiscal 2013 that impacted our U.S. commercial, U.S. federal and U.S. state and local government revenues. These charges are described under Fiscal 2013 Project-Related Charges. This decline was partially due to foreign exchange rate fluctuations as the U.S. dollar strengthened during fiscal year 2014 against most of the foreign currencies in which we conduct our international business. Excluding the impact of foreign exchange and the fiscal 2013 project charges, our revenue decreased 2.4% compared to the first nine months of last year. The revenue decline also reflects continued weakness in our U.S. federal government, global mining and Eastern Canada businesses. In addition, our construction activities declined compared to last year due to our exit from select fixed-price construction markets, the wind-down of large state and local transportation projects and abnormally severe weather conditions in several areas of the U.S. and Canada that hindered our field activities. We are currently reviewing the performance of business units within RCM to focus on higher margin projects, which may cause us to exit some businesses or project types, particularly those with fixed-price contracts.
Current economic conditions continue to be volatile, and there is ambiguity as to whether the U.S. or the global economy will grow slowly or modestly. Concerns over general economic conditions appear to be restraining some business owners from making the significant investment commitments needed to fund future growth. Strong economic expansion generally benefits our business while a tepid recovery could adversely impact the demand for our services. It is not possible to predict with certainty whether or when a stronger recovery may occur, or what impact this would have on our business, results of operations, cash flows or financial condition.
International. Our international business decreased 6.9% in the first nine months of fiscal 2014 compared to the year-ago period. Foreign exchange rate fluctuations had a significant adverse impact on our international revenue in fiscal 2014. Excluding the impact of foreign exchange, our international business was flat compared to the same period last year. We experienced growth in our international oil and gas business in Western Canada, primarily related to the Parkland acquisition. This increase was offset by lower results in our Eastern Canada and global mining operations, which were strong in the first half of last year and significantly weakened beginning in the third quarter of fiscal 2013. We anticipate lower international revenue levels to continue for the remainder of fiscal 2014.
U.S. Commercial. Our U.S. commercial business increased 6.0% in the first nine months of fiscal 2014 compared to the same period last year. An increase in solid waste management operations, primarily due to the AEG acquisition, contributed to this growth. In addition, we experienced continued growth from services provided for oil and gas clients, which generate higher profit margins. Conversely, we have experienced a slowdown in commercial wind-related project opportunities. We are optimistic regarding increased spending by our energy-focused clients, particularly in oil and gas, as well as by our larger industrial clients. Our U.S. commercial clients typically react rapidly to economic change. Accordingly, if the U.S. economy experiences a slowdown or pickup in the remainder of fiscal 2014, we would expect our U.S. commercial outlook to change correspondingly.
U.S. Federal Government. For the first nine months of fiscal 2013, our U.S. federal government business declined 7.3% compared to the year-ago period. Overall, this decline resulted from the broad-based slowdown in funding for discretionary U.S. federal government programs. The slowdown was due to the mandatory federal budget reductions, or sequestrations, that were in place in fiscal 2013, and the two-week federal government shutdown in October 2013. In addition, during the second quarter of fiscal 2014, many U.S. federal offices in which our employees perform services were closed due to severe weather conditions. Further, we are continuing to implement our strategy to exit select fixed-price construction markets. During periods of economic volatility, our U.S. federal government clients have historically been the most stable and predictable. However, increased Congressional debate on government spending and competing political agendas in the U.S. government, have created uncertainty in the spending habits of our clients. In December 2013, the Murray-Ryan Bipartisan Budget Act of 2013 (2013 Budget Act) was signed into law, raising government discretionary spending limits for fiscal years 2014 and 2015. The direct impact of the 2013 Budget Act on the programs we support is unclear at this point, and we remain cautious regarding the ability to grow our U.S. federal government revenue compared to fiscal 2013.
U.S. State and Local Government. Our U.S. state and local business decreased 0.6% in the first nine months of fiscal 2014 compared to the year-ago period. This stability followed a period of rapid growth in our state and local business, which increased 22.7% in fiscal 2013. The unusual growth in this sector last year resulted from increased spending on essential priority programs following a period of economic recession. In addition, we recorded significant revenue from several large transportation projects in fiscal 2013, which are currently winding down. Many state and local government agencies are experiencing improved financial conditions compared to recent years. Simultaneously, states are facing major long-term infrastructure needs, including the need for maintenance, repair and upgrading of existing critical infrastructure and the need to build new facilities. The funding risks associated with our U.S. state and local government programs are partially mitigated by legal requirements that drive some of these programs, such as regulatory-mandated consent decrees. As a result, some programs, such as those focused on municipal water and solid waste, will progress despite budget pressures as demonstrated by the growth throughout fiscal 2013. We expect our U.S. state and local government business to decrease during the remainder of fiscal 2014 as a result of the completion of large, non-core transportation projects.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Consolidated Results of Operations
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June 29, |
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2014 |
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2013 |
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$ |
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% |
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2014 |
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2013 |
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$ |
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% |
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Revenue |
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$ |
629,502 |
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$ |
614,835 |
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$ |
14,667 |
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2.4% |
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$ |
1,861,635 |
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$ |
1,915,379 |
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$ |
(53,744) |
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(2.8 |
)% |
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Subcontractor costs |
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(170,746) |
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(139,693) |
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(31,053) |
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(22.2) |
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(463,904) |
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(422,092) |
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(41,812) |
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(9.9 |
) |
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Revenue, net of subcontractor costs(1) |
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458,756 |
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475,142 |
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(16,386) |
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(3.4) |
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1,397,731 |
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1,493,287 |
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(95,556) |
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(6.4 |
) |
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Other costs of revenue |
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(381,319) |
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(469,398) |
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88,079 |
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18.8 |
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(1,164,761) |
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(1,314,219) |
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149,458 |
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11.4 |
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Selling, general and administrative expenses |
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(47,175) |
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(56,744) |
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9,569 |
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16.9 |
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(138,778) |
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(151,539) |
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12,761 |
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8.4 |
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Contingent consideration - fair value adjustments |
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8,905 |
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7,716 |
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1,189 |
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15.4 |
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34,878 |
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8,662 |
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26,216 |
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302.7 |
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Impairment of goodwill |
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(56,600) |
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56,600 |
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NM |
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(56,600) |
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56,600 |
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NM |
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Operating income (loss) |
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39,167 |
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(99,884) |
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139,051 |
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139.2 |
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129,070 |
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(20,409) |
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149,479 |
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732.4 |
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Interest expense |
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(2,454) |
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(2,010) |
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(444) |
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(22.1) |
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(7,373) |
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(5,330) |
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(2,043) |
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(38.3 |
) |
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Income (loss) before income tax (expense) benefit |
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36,713 |
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(101,894) |
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138,607 |
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136.0 |
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121,697 |
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(25,739) |
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147,436 |
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572.8 |
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Income tax (expense) benefit |
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(10,002) |
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23,779 |
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(33,781) |
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(142.1) |
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(35,751) |
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(1,108) |
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(34,643) |
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(3,126.6 |
) |
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Net income (loss) including noncontrolling interests |
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26,711 |
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(78,115) |
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104,826 |
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134.2 |
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85,946 |
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(26,847) |
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112,793 |
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420.1 |
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Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests |
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(54) |
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(270) |
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216 |
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80.0 |
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(266) |
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(495) |
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229 |
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46.3 |
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Net income (loss) attributable to Tetra Tech |
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$ |
26,657 |
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$ |
(78,385) |
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$ |
105,042 |
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134.0 |
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$ |
85,680 |
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$ |
(27,342) |
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$ |
113,022 |
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413.4 |
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(1) We believe that the presentation of Revenue, net of subcontractor costs, which is a non-GAAP financial measure, enhances investors ability to analyze our business trends and performance because it substantially measures the work performed by our employees. In the course of providing services, we routinely subcontract various services and, under certain U.S. Agency for International Development programs, issue grants. Generally, these subcontractor costs and grants are passed through to our clients and, in accordance with GAAP and industry practice, are included in our revenue when it is our contractual responsibility to procure or manage these activities. The grants are included as part of our subcontractor costs. Because subcontractor services can vary significantly from project to project and period to period, changes in revenue may not necessarily be indicative of our business trends. Accordingly, we segregate subcontractor costs from revenue to promote a better understanding of our business by evaluating revenue exclusive of costs associated with external service providers.
NM = not meaningful
In the third quarter of fiscal 2014, revenue increased $14.7 million and revenue, net of subcontractor costs, decreased $16.4 million compared to the third quarter of last year. In the first nine months of fiscal 2014, revenue and revenue, net of subcontractor costs, decreased $53.7 million and $95.6 million, respectively, compared to the same period last year. These results reflect declines due to foreign exchange rate fluctuations as the U.S. dollar strengthened in fiscal 2014 against most of the foreign currencies in which we conduct our international business. These exchange rate variations impacted revenue by $8.8 million and $35.8 million, and impacted revenue, net of subcontractor costs, by $8.3 million and $31.5 million, for the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2014, respectively, compared to the same periods last year. In addition, our year-over-year comparisons reflect project-related charges in our TSS and RCM segments that are described under Fiscal 2013 Project-Related Charges.
Our revenue in the third quarter of fiscal 2014 was relatively stable compared to last years third quarter after adjusting for foreign exchange and last years project charges. However, we had a higher level of subcontractor activity, primarily on construction activities in our RCM segment, which resulted in the $37.7 million decline in related revenue, net of subcontractor costs. These lower quarter-over-quarter results include decreases of $15.9 million and $11.8 million from U.S federal and U.S. state and local government programs, respectively. The decline in U.S. federal activity reflects a broad-based slowdown caused by budgetary constraints that primarily impacted discretionary programs. The lower U.S. state and local government results reflect abnormally strong growth in fiscal 2013, partially due to significant revenue from several large transportation projects that are currently winding down. Our fiscal 2014 third quarter also reflects a decline in international revenue, net of subcontractor costs, of $15.1 million compared to last years third quarter due primarily to foreign exchange rate impact and reduced mining work and construction activities in Western Canada. These declines were partially offset by a $5.1 million increase in revenue from our U.S. commercial business, which reflects continued organic growth in our commercial oil and gas business.
In the first nine months of fiscal 2014, our revenue and revenue, net of subcontractor costs, decreased $47.5 million and $93.7 million, respectively, after adjusting for foreign exchange and last years project charges, compared to the same period last year. The trends that impacted our quarter-over-quarter comparisons are also reflected in our year-to-date results. Our U.S. government (federal and state and local combined) revenue and revenue, net of subcontractor costs, declined $64.4 million and $84.8 million, respectively, adjusted for last years project charges, year-to-date compared to the same period last year. These lower results reflect similar trends as described for our quarterly performance. However, the year-to-date declines were exacerbated by U.S. federal office closures due to inclement weather in the second quarter of fiscal 2014 and the two-week U.S. federal government shut-down in October 2013. In addition, our year-to-date results in fiscal 2014 reflect declines in our Eastern Canada and global mining businesses, which had strong results in the first half of fiscal 2013 and abruptly declined in the third quarter of fiscal 2013. On a combined basis for these operations, revenue and revenue, net of subcontractor costs, excluding the impact of foreign currency translation, decreased $54.0 million and $55.6 million, respectively, in the first nine months of fiscal 2014 compared to the same period last year. We continue to experience organic growth in our North American oil and gas business, which has partially offset the year-to-date declines in revenue. Further, the Parkland and AEG acquisitions, which focus on oil and gas and solid waste, respectively, completed in the second quarter of fiscal 2013, contributed additional revenue, adjusted for foreign exchange, of $55.3 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2014 compared to the same period in fiscal 2013.
Despite our revenue trends, operating income increased $139.1 million and $149.5 million in the third quarter and the first nine months of fiscal 2014, respectively, compared to the same periods of fiscal 2013. In the third quarter of fiscal 2013, our operating income was adversely impacted by weakness in certain areas of our business that resulted in significant costs totaling $10.3 million to right-size the related operations, and a non-cash goodwill impairment charge of $56.6 million. In addition, we recorded project-related charges and adjustments to estimated costs at completion during the third quarter of fiscal 2013 that reduced operating income by $35.5 million. These fiscal 2013 charges are described in detail under Fiscal 2013 Restructuring, Goodwill Impairment and Project-Related Charges. Excluding these fiscal 2013 charges, our operating income increased $36.7 million and $47.1 million in the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2014, respectively, compared to the same periods last year. The increased operating income, adjusted for the fiscal 2013 charges, in the third quarter of fiscal 2014 was primarily driven by improved labor utilization as well as higher income from commercial activities related to our work for oil and gas clients.
Our quarterly and year-to-date operating income compared to last year was also impacted by net gains from updated valuations of our contingent consideration liabilities. During the third quarter and first nine months fiscal 2014, we recorded net decreases in our contingent earn-out liabilities and reported related net gains in operating income of $8.9 million and $34.9 million, respectively, compared to net gains of $7.7 million and $8.7 million in the same periods last year. The third quarter fiscal 2014 net gain resulted from an updated valuation of the contingent consideration liability for AEG. The remaining year-to-date gains resulted from updated valuations for Parkland. In each case, the changes in valuation reflected lower income projections over the remaining earn-out periods. The increases in operating income also include lower amortization of intangibles of $3.5 million and $2.9 million for the third quarter and first nine months of fiscal 2014, respectively, compared to the same periods in fiscal 2013.
In the third quarter of fiscal 2014, we recorded income tax expense of $10.0 million representing an effective tax rate of 27.2%. We recorded a tax benefit of $23.8 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2013, representing an effective tax rate of (23.3%). These tax rates are significantly lower than our expected statutory tax rate primarily due to the impact of gains from changes to contingent consideration liabilities in both periods, most of which are not taxable. In addition, the fiscal 2013 effective tax rate was impacted by the $56.6 million goodwill impairment charge, approximately two-thirds of which was not tax deductible.
Fiscal 2013 Restructuring, Goodwill Impairment and Project-Related Charges
Fiscal 2013 Restructuring Charges
In Eastern Canada, poor economic conditions, including budget deficits, reduced customer spending and on-going government investigations into political corruption in Quebec, slowed procurements and business activity in that region beginning in the third quarter of fiscal 2013. As a result, we experienced weaker than expected financial performance in our Eastern Canada operations, and we took actions to right-size the business that resulted in significant severance and office closure charges in the third quarter of fiscal 2013.
Our work for mining customers also slowed more than expected in the third quarter of fiscal 2013 as those customers responded to lower global growth expectations. This was driven in large part by Chinas report in April 2013 of anticipated slower economic growth. As a result, our mining customers experienced a significant reduction in the global demand for commodities that caused a drop in mineral prices. Due to the subsequent slowdown in mining activities, we right-sized our global mining business by reducing staff and closing offices in the third quarter of fiscal 2013.
In connection with the actions taken to right-size our Eastern Canada and global mining operations, we recorded a combined charge of $10.3 million related to severance and the abandonment of certain leased facilities in our ECS segment. Of this amount, approximately $4.0 million, related to severance, was paid in cash in fiscal 2013, and $2.2 million, related to leases, was paid in cash in the first nine months of fiscal 2014. The remaining $4.1 million is expected to be paid in cash net of estimated sublease income over the remainder of fiscal 2014 and the following six years as the related leases expire. If these operations decline further, we may take further right-sizing actions and incur additional costs. No material right-sizing charges were incurred in the first nine months of fiscal 2014, and we do not anticipate further material charges at this time. The expected annual cost savings in fiscal 2014 in the ECS segment from lower compensation and rent expense is approximately $14.9 million. The reduction in the number of employees in the ECS segment may also result in lower future revenue, net of subcontractor costs.
Fiscal 2013 Goodwill Impairment Charge
During the third quarter of fiscal 2013, certain of our reporting units experienced declines in actual performance and lowered their financial projections for the remainder of fiscal 2013. In Eastern Canada, poor economic conditions, including budget deficits, reduced customer spending, and on-going government investigations into political corruption in Quebec, slowed procurements and business activity in that region. In addition, our work for mining customers continued to slow at a faster pace than previously anticipated due to reduced demand and significant declines in prices for certain commodities. To a lesser extent, we also experienced reduced performance from reporting units with a concentration of work for certain agencies of the U.S. federal government as a result of customer budgetary constraints. As a result of these factors, during the third quarter of fiscal 2013, we performed an interim goodwill impairment test for three reporting units in our ECS segment.
The reporting units tested for goodwill impairment included our Tetra Tech Canada (TTC) reporting unit, with operations primarily in Eastern Canada, particularly Quebec. A significant portion of TTCs business relates to work performed for city and provincial government clients in Quebec. This work, which had already slowed due to budgetary constraints, was curtailed almost completely during the third quarter of fiscal 2013 due to the political corruption investigations in Quebec. As a result, TTCs revenue declined 26% in the third quarter of fiscal 2013 compared to the prior year period, and TTC reported a quarterly loss. This negative trend was compared to the expected revenue growth of approximately 8% in the annual goodwill impairment test performed as of July 1, 2012. In response to these results, we made significant staff and office reductions in TTC during the third quarter of fiscal 2013 to align our costs with the expected lower level of revenue. Although these actions returned TTC to profitability in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013, revenue and profits were at a lower level than previously expected. Due to the significance of the staff reductions and the expected prolonged government investigations, we concluded that TTC would likely experience a long-term deficit in performance compared to previous periods and expectations.
We also performed an interim goodwill impairment test for our Global Mining Practice (GMP) reporting unit, with operations primarily in the U.S., Canada, Australia and South America. Our work for mining customers slowed more than expected in the third quarter of fiscal 2013, as these customers responded to lower global growth expectations driven in large part by Chinas report in April 2013 of slower economic growth. As a result, our mining customers experienced a significant reduction in the global demand for commodities that caused a drop in mineral prices. Their response included a significant curtailment of capital spending for new mining projects. As a result, GMP experienced a 27% decline in revenue in the third quarter of fiscal 2013 compared to the same period of fiscal 2012 and reported a quarterly loss. This negative trend was compared to the expected revenue growth of approximately 15% in the previous goodwill impairment test, performed as of July 1, 2012. In response to these results, we made significant staff and office reductions in GMP during the third quarter of fiscal 2013 to align our costs with the expected lower level of revenue. Although these actions returned GMP to profitability in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013, revenue and profits did not return to historical levels. Due to the significance of the staff reductions and the expected prolonged lower level of mining activity, we concluded that GMP would likely not return to historical levels of performance for the foreseeable future.
Lastly, we performed an interim goodwill impairment test for Advanced Management Technology, Inc. (AMT), a U.S. federal government contractor primarily doing business with the Federal Aviation Administration. In fiscal 2013, we experienced a decline in revenue from U.S. federal government programs as uncertainty regarding the U.S. federal budget delayed project funding and budget cuts were implemented. As a result, our overall U.S. federal government revenue declined 23% in the third quarter of fiscal 2013 compared to the same period last year. Correspondingly, AMTs revenue declined approximately 12%. Although AMT remained profitable despite this decline in revenue, the related operating income declined 46% as competition increased for the shrinking level of federal work. This negative trend was compared to the stable expectations for revenue and profit in the previous goodwill impairment test performed as of July 1, 2012. We expect the level of federal spending for the work AMT performs to remain stable at the reduced levels experienced in fiscal 2013 for the foreseeable future.
We performed the first step of the impairment test for each of these reporting units during the third quarter of fiscal 2013, and in each case determined that the carrying value of the reporting unit exceeded its fair value, indicating potential goodwill impairment. The significant change to the assumptions used in the interim test in the third quarter of fiscal 2013 compared to the previous annual impairment test as of July 1, 2012 was the projected revenue, operating income and cash flows for each reporting unit tested.
We performed the second step of the goodwill impairment test to measure the amount of the impairment loss, if any, of the applicable reporting units. The second step of the test requires the allocation of the reporting units fair value to its assets and liabilities, including any unrecognized intangible assets, in a hypothetical analysis that calculates the implied fair value of goodwill as if the reporting unit was being acquired in a business combination. If the implied fair value of goodwill is less than the carrying value, the difference is recorded as an impairment loss. Based on the results of the step two analyses, we recorded an aggregate goodwill impairment charge of $56.6 million, or $48.1 million, net of tax, in the third quarter of fiscal 2013 for the TTC, GMP and AMT reporting units. The calculations of the reporting unit fair values for the second step of the goodwill impairment test are highly dependent on estimated future annual revenue growth rates. The revenue growth rate assumptions for the interim impairment test for TTC, GMP and AMT ranged from 0% to 5%. If it becomes apparent that these reporting units are unable to achieve the assumed growth rates, or they continue to decline, we would likely have further goodwill impairment charges in the future.
The carrying amounts of these reporting units, including goodwill were as follows:
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June 30, 2013 |
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TTC |
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GMP |
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AMT |
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Carrying value before impairment |
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$ |
245,634 |
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$ |
116,184 |
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$ |
56,474 |
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Goodwill impairment |
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(27,900) |
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(11,900) |
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(16,800) |
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Carrying value after impairment |
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$ |
217,734 |
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$ |
104,284 |
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$ |
39,674 |
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As of June 29, 2014, the goodwill amounts after the impairment charges for the TTC, GMP and AMT reporting units were $109.5 million, $71.9 million and $32.6 million, respectively.
Fiscal 2013 Project-Related Charges
In the third quarter of fiscal 2013, we recorded project-related charges and adjustments to estimated costs at completion that reduced revenue and increased project costs. These project charges primarily related to adverse developments on certain projects during the third quarter of fiscal 2013, and our subsequent evaluations and conclusions concerning the collectability of the related unbilled accounts receivable. These charges included amounts related to claims, including requests for equitable adjustment (REA), on three programs in the RCM segment with U.S. federal and state and local government clients. In addition, we recorded a project-related charge on a commercial development contract in the TSS segment due to a change in client ownership and the related modification of plans for completion of the project. These events adversely affected the collectability of certain related receivables and the profitability expectations for the project. Collectively, the project charges on these four programs reduced revenue and revenue, net of subcontractor costs, by $29.6 million and reduced operating income by $35.5 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2013.
The first of the four programs related to U.S. federal government fixed-price contracts in our RCM segment, awarded in fiscal 2010, for the construction of structures to reduce the risks associated with hurricanes and other storms in Southeastern Louisiana. During construction, we incurred costs in excess of the contract values to meet client requests, and submitted a related REA to the client. We concluded that there was a technical and legal basis for recovery of a portion of these costs and recorded revenue and associated accounts receivable deemed probable of collection related to the REA through the second quarter of fiscal 2013. The total amount of the excess costs and the REA significantly exceeded the revenue recognized, resulting in a loss for the program.
During the third quarter of fiscal 2013, we received a decision from the client affirmatively rejecting a portion of the costs submitted in the REA. Accordingly, during that quarter, we re-evaluated the collectability of the related accounts receivable and the estimated costs to complete the projects and recorded charges to pre-tax income of $6.8 million, including reductions to revenue of $5.7 million. As of September 29, 2013, the project was complete and no further costs are expected to be incurred. However, if it is determined that any or all of the remaining accounts receivable are uncollectible, we could recognize further losses in future periods. Conversely, we are pursuing all available legal methods to collect the entire amount of the submitted REA and, if successful, we could recognize gains on recovery in future periods. No gains or losses on this project were recorded during the first nine months of fiscal 2014.
The second program related to U.S. federal government fixed-price contracts in our RCM segment, awarded in fiscal 2012, to provide design and construction services for Afghan National Army camps in Afghanistan. Upon contract execution, we engaged a subcontractor under fixed-price arrangements to provide staffing, procure materials and engage local Afghan subcontractors. During the third quarter of fiscal 2013, as a result of non-performance, we terminated the subcontractor and began to self-perform the contracts. As a result of this change, we revised our estimates of the total costs to complete, including costs to self-perform the remainder of the contracts, and recorded charges to pre-tax income of $9.9 million including reductions to revenue of $7.9 million. Additionally, as a result of differing site conditions, changes to contract specifications by the client and other factors, we recorded revenue and associated accounts receivable through project completion in the first quarter of fiscal 2014 as we believe we have a technical and legal basis for recovery and such amount is probable of collection. We submitted REAs to the client during the first and second quarters of fiscal 2014. As of the end of the first quarter of fiscal 2014, the projects were complete and no further costs are expected to be incurred. However, if it is determined that any or all of the remaining accounts receivable are uncollectible, we could recognize further losses in future periods. Conversely, we are pursuing all available legal methods to collect the entire amount of the submitted REA and, if successful, we could recognize gains on recovery in future periods. No material gains or losses on this project were recorded during the first nine months of fiscal 2014.
The third program related to fixed-price transportation projects in our RCM segment with a state government agency awarded in fiscal 2011 and 2012. During the execution of these contracts, numerous issues and events disrupted our plans and progress, including weather delays, differing site conditions, drainage design changes, lane closure delays, and revised soil testing requirements. These issues caused us to incur costs in excess of the contract value. As a result, we submitted change orders including REAs to the client. In the third quarter of fiscal 2013, we determined that a portion of the costs in excess of the contract value was not recoverable. This assessment included an evaluation of the recoverability of change orders and REAs, and changes in estimated costs to complete. The result was a pre-tax charge to operating income of $6.5 million and a related reduction of revenue of $3.7 million. As of June 29, 2014, the related projects were substantially complete and no further material costs are expected to be incurred that could increase the loss. However, if it is determined that any or all of the remaining accounts receivable are uncollectible, we could recognize further losses in future periods. Conversely, we are pursuing all available legal methods to collect the entire amount of the submitted REA and, if successful, we could recognize gains on recovery in future periods. During the first nine months of fiscal 2014, we recognized a $3.4 million gain based on our updated evaluation of the collectability of these claims.
The fourth program related to a fixed-price design and construction environmental assurance agreement, and a separate fixed-price operation and maintenance (O&M) environmental assurance agreement in our TSS segment, with a commercial property developer that we entered into in fiscal 2008. At the time of contract execution, it was expected that the design and construction contract would be completed during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011 and the O&M contract would cover related activities through December 31, 2027. Although the contract terms only allowed for final billing of the multiple project milestones upon their individual completion, we recognized revenue and the related receivable as the costs were incurred on a percentage-of-completion basis, as we believed that completion of all milestones was probable. As a result of changes in scope and delays in project execution as directed by the client, we have issued numerous change orders related to the design and construction contract, and this contract has not yet been completed.
In April 2013, our client was acquired by a larger commercial property developer. Subsequently, the new client implemented a plan to substantially modify the original scope and projected timeline associated with the contract. We determined that these proposed changes would result in increased risk and cost to and, potentially, the termination of the original contract. Accordingly, subsequent to significant discussions with the new client during the third quarter of fiscal 2013, we reviewed the recoverability of estimated costs to be incurred in anticipation of the potential project termination. We also reviewed the outstanding accounts receivable related to individual task orders under which we did not reach the required contract milestones and, therefore, would not be collectible. As a result of this process, we recorded a pre-tax charge to operating income of $12.4 million that reduced revenue by the same amount during the third quarter of fiscal 2013. This charge principally consisted of reserves established for the outstanding accounts receivable that were no longer considered probable of collection, a reversal of previously recognized profit based upon the change in estimate associated with the potential early project termination, and the write-off of previously recorded accounts receivable associated with partially completed milestones. No other gains or losses on this project were recorded during the first nine months of fiscal 2014.
In total for all four programs, we had $49.2 million of accounts receivable outstanding, including those related to REAs and change orders, and the related projects were substantially complete as of June 29, 2014. If we are unable to collect these accounts receivable or if our costs increase above these estimates, we could record further losses on these programs. Conversely, we intend to pursue all available legal methods to collect the entire amount of the REAs and change orders, and other amounts we believe are due us. The total amount, which is approximately $102.2 million, significantly exceeds the revenue recognized on the related contracts. If we are successful, we could recognize gains on recovery in future periods.
Segment Results of Operations
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