"The plan we put in place to drive a larger volume of work to offset lower job margins has begun to yield encouraging results in the form of positive gross margin and positive EBITDA for the first time since the second quarter of 2011," said
Financial highlights of the Company's third quarter 2012 include:
Third Quarter 2012
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Third quarter 2012 contract revenues were
$75.4 million , an increase of 38.1%, as compared with third quarter of 2011 revenues of$54.6 million .
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The Company self-performed approximately 84% of its work as measured by cost during the third quarter 2012 as compared with 81% in the prior year period.
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Gross profit for the quarter was
$4.9 million , which represents an increase of$7.3 million as compared with the third quarter of 2011. Gross profit margin for the quarter was 6.5%, which was higher than the prior year period of negative 4.5%. During the third quarter of 2012, gross profit improved due to increased utilization of construction equipment.
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Selling, General, and Administrative expenses for the third quarter 2012 were
$7.2 million as compared to$6.6 million in the prior year period.
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The Company's third quarter 2012 EBITDA was
$3.1 million , representing a 4.1% EBITDA margin, which compares to third quarter 2011 EBITDA of negative$3.4 million , or a negative 6.3% EBITDA margin.
Backlog of work under contract as of
The Company reminds investors that backlog can fluctuate from period to period due to the timing and execution of contracts. Given the typical duration of the Company's projects, which range from three to nine months, the Company's backlog at any point in time usually represents only a portion of the revenue it expects to realize during a twelve-month period. Backlog consists of projects under contract that have either not been started, or are in progress and not yet complete, and the Company cannot assure that the revenue projected in its backlog will be realized, or, if realized, will result in earnings.
Outlook
"While we still face many challenges ahead, we are pleased to see improving results," said Mr. Pearson. "The private sector remains a strong source of opportunity across our market areas and we remain optimistic about this sector's direction. We are also pleased with our ending backlog and level of bid activity for the quarter, which demonstrates our ability to maintain a higher level of backlog.
However, dredge utilization remains a concern. It remains to be seen whether the consistency of Corps lettings will improve as we begin the current fiscal year. As we look at Fiscal Year 2013, we were pleased to see a six month Continuing Resolution that gives the Corps funding visibility through March of next year. However, we are not clear as to the pace and size of awards over this time period. Therefore, we will continue to keep a watchful eye on Corps lettings and their impact to our dredge fleet utilization."
"Overall, we remain optimistic about the long term future of our business," said
Looking ahead, it is important we continue to focus on solid project execution, maintaining an adequate level of backlog and increasing dredge utilization. We continue to have confidence in our long term market outlook and we are continuing to see signs of a positive long term future."
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"We believe this acquisition positions us to take advantage of significant long term bid opportunities in both the private and public markets throughout the region," said Mr. Stauffer. "We are excited to have the
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EBITDA and EBITDA Margin
This press release includes the financial measures "EBITDA" and "EBITDA margin". These measurements may be deemed "non-GAAP financial measures" under rules of the
A reconciliation of the Company's future EBITDA margin to the corresponding GAAP measure is not available as these are estimated goals for the performance of the overall operations over the planning period. These estimated goals are based on assumptions that may be affected by actual outcomes, including but not limited to the factors noted in the "forward looking statements" herein, in other releases, and in filings with the
Forward-Looking Statements
The matters discussed in this press release may constitute or include projections or other forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, the provisions of which the Company is availing itself. Certain forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology, such as 'believes', 'expects', 'may', 'will', 'could', 'should', 'seeks', 'approximately', 'intends', 'plans', 'estimates', or 'anticipates', or the negative thereof or other comparable terminology, or by discussions of strategy, plans, objectives, intentions, estimates, forecasts, assumptions, or goals. In particular, statements regarding future operations or results, including those set forth in this press release (including those under "Outlook" above), and any other statement, express or implied, concerning future operating results or the future generation of or ability to generate revenues, income, net income, profit, EBITDA, EBITDA margin, or cash flow, including to service debt, and including any estimates, forecasts or assumptions regarding future revenues or revenue growth, are forward-looking statements. Forward looking statements also include estimated project start date, anticipated revenues, and contract options, which may or may not be awarded in the future. Forward looking statements involve risks, including those associated with the Company's fixed price contracts that impacts profits, unforeseen productivity delays that may alter the final profitability of the contract, cancellation of the contract by the customer for unforeseen reasons, delays or decreases in funding by the customer, levels and predictability of government funding or other governmental budgetary constraints and any potential contract options which may or may not be awarded in the future, and are the sole discretion of award by the customer. Past performance is not necessarily an indicator of future results. In light of these and other uncertainties, the inclusion of forward-looking statements in this press release should not be regarded as a representation by the Company that the Company's plans, estimates, forecasts, goals, intentions, or objectives will be achieved or realized. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. The Company assumes no obligation to update information contained in this press release whether as a result of new developments or otherwise.
Please refer to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed on
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Consolidated Statements of Income | ||||||
(In thousands, except share and per share information) | ||||||
Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||
September 30, 2012 |
September 30, 2011 |
September 30, 2012 |
September 30, 2011 |
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(Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | |||
Contract revenues | $ 75,386 | $ 54,583 | $ 193,408 | $ 204,539 | ||
Costs of contract revenues | 70,493 | 57,014 | 191,560 | 194,699 | ||
Gross profit (loss) | 4,893 | (2,431) | 1,848 | 9,840 | ||
Selling, general and administrative expenses | 7,185 | 6,631 | 21,754 | 21,643 | ||
Operating loss | (2,292) | (9,062) | (19,906) | (11,803) | ||
Other income (expense) | ||||||
Other income | 44 | 44 | 228 | 44 | ||
Interest income | 4 | 5 | 23 | 22 | ||
Interest expense | (235) | (95) | (638) | (263) | ||
Other income (expense), net | (187) | (46) | (387) | (197) | ||
Loss before income taxes | (2,479) | (9,108) | (20,293) | (12,000) | ||
Income tax benefit | (885) | (2,890) | (6,941) | (4,104) | ||
Net loss | $ (1,594) | $ (6,218) | $ (13,352) | $ (7,896) | ||
Loss per share | $ (0.06) | $ (0.23) | $ (0.49) | $ (0.29) | ||
Diluted loss per share | $ (0.06) | $ (0.23) | $ (0.49) | $ (0.29) | ||
Shares used to compute earnings per share: | ||||||
Basic | 27,138,310 | 26,909,559 | 27,126,440 | 26,946,482 | ||
Diluted | 27,138,310 | 26,909,559 | 27,126,440 | 26,946,482 | ||
EBITDA and EBITDA Margin Reconciliation | ||||||
(In Thousands, except margin data) | ||||||
Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||
September 30, 2012 |
September 30, 2011 |
September 30, 2012 |
September 30, 2011 |
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(Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | |||
Net loss | $ (1,594) | $ (6,218) | $ (13,352) | $ (7,896) | ||
Income tax benefit | (885) | (2,890) | (6,941) | (4,104) | ||
Interest expense, net | 231 | 90 | 615 | 241 | ||
Depreciation and amortization | 5,347 | 5,598 | 16,038 | 16,738 | ||
EBITDA1 | $ 3,099 | $ (3,420) | $ (3,640) | $ 4,979 | ||
Operating Margin2 | (3.0)% | (16.6)% | (10.2)% | (5.7)% | ||
Impact of Depreciation and Amortization | 7.1% | 10.3% | 8.3% | 8.1% | ||
EBITDA margin1 | 4.1% | (6.3)% | (1.9)% | 2.4% | ||
1 EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure that represents earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. EBITDA margin is a non-GAAP measure calculated by dividing EBITDA by contract revenues. | ||||||
2Operating income margin is calculated by dividing operating income plus gain from bargain purchase of equipment by contract revenues. |
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Supplementary Financial Information | ||||
(n Thousands) | ||||
Balance as of September 30, 2012 |
Balance as of December 31, 2011 |
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(Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | |||
Assets | ||||
Current assets | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 50,213 | $ 38,979 | ||
Accounts receivable | ||||
Trade, net allowance of $0 | 31,428 | 20,954 | ||
Retainage | 7,701 | 5,977 | ||
Other | 1,078 | 1,111 | ||
Income taxes receivable | 2,651 | 13,998 | ||
Note receivable | 46 | 51 | ||
Inventory | 3,558 | 3,361 | ||
Deferred tax assets | 1,190 | 1,182 | ||
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts | 12,207 | 15,112 | ||
Prepaid expenses and other | 1,632 | 2,470 | ||
Total current assets | 111,704 | 103,195 | ||
Property and equipment, net | 152,220 | 146,107 | ||
Accounts receivable, long term | 1,410 | 1,410 | ||
Goodwill | 32,168 | 32,168 | ||
Other assets | 230 | 207 | ||
Total assets | $ 297,732 | $ 283,087 | ||
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | ||||
Current liabilities | ||||
Current debt | $ 10,511 | $ -- | ||
Accounts payable: | ||||
Trade | 17,283 | 11,977 | ||
Retainage | 2,154 | 374 | ||
Accrued liabilities | 10,449 | 9,339 | ||
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts | 16,711 | 5,665 | ||
Total current liabilities | 57,108 | 27,355 | ||
Other long-term liabilities | 489 | 606 | ||
Deferred income taxes | 17,143 | 21,287 | ||
Deferred revenue | 160 | 203 | ||
Total liabilities | 74,900 | 49,451 | ||
Stockholders' equity | ||||
Common stock | 275 | 274 | ||
Treasury stock | (3,003) | (3,003) | ||
Additional paid in capital | 160,107 | 157,560 | ||
Retained earnings | 65,453 | 78,805 | ||
Total stockholders' equity | 222,832 | 233,636 | ||
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ 297,732 | $ 283,087 | ||
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Supplementary Financial Information | |||
(In Thousands) | |||
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012 |
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2011 |
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(Unaudited) | (Unaudited) | ||
Cash flows from operating activities | |||
Net (Loss) | $ (13,352) | $ (7,896) | |
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) to net cash (used in) provided y operating activities: | |||
Depreciation and amortization | 16,038 | 16,738 | |
Deferred financing cost amortization | 158 | 98 | |
Bad debt expense (recoveries) | 1 | 165 | |
Deferred income taxes | (4,152) | 4,446 | |
Stock-based compensation | 2,372 | 1,818 | |
Gain on sale of property and equipment | (156) | (184) | |
Change in operating assets and liabilities: | |||
Accounts receivable | (12,165) | 23,356 | |
Income tax receivable | 11,347 | (5,142) | |
Inventory | (197) | (409) | |
Note receivable | 5 | 39 | |
Prepaid expenses and other | 668 | 957 | |
Cost and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts | 2,906 | 11,894 | |
Accounts payable | 7,086 | (15,022) | |
Accrued liabilities | 994 | (3,670) | |
Income tax payable | -- | (262) | |
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts | 11,046 | (164) | |
Deferred revenue | (43) | (43) | |
Net cash provided by operating activities | 22,556 | 26,719 | |
Cash flows from investing activities | |||
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment | 349 | 807 | |
Purchase of property and equipment | (22,344) | (12,694) | |
Net cash used in investing activities | (21,995) | (11,887) | |
Cash flows from financing activities | |||
Borrowings from credit facility | 13,000 | -- | |
Payments made on borrowings from credit facility | (2,489) | -- | |
Exercise of stock options | 176 | 185 | |
Increase in loan costs | (14) | -- | |
Purchase of shares into treasury | -- | (3,003) | |
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | 10,673 | (2,818) | |
Net change in cash and cash equivalents | 11,234 | 12,014 | |
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 38,979 | 23,174 | |
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $ 50,213 | $ 35,188 |
CONTACT:Mark Stauffer Executive Vice President & CFOChris DeAlmeida Vice President Finance & Accounting 713-852-6506Drew Swerdlow Senior Financial Analyst 713-852-6582