EX-99.1 2 a17-7348_1ex99d1.htm EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

 

 

PRIMORIS SERVICES CORPORATION ANNOUNCES 2016 FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR FINANCIAL RESULTS

 

Board of Directors Declares $0.055 Per Share Cash Dividend and Authorizes $5 Million Share Repurchase Plan

 

Financial Highlights

 

·                  2016 Q4 revenues of $601.9 million, compared to 2015 Q4 revenues of $497.1 million

 

·                  2016 Q4 net income attributable to Primoris of $14.5 million, compared to 2015 Q4 net income attributable to Primoris of $12.6 million

 

·                  2016 revenues of $1,996.9 million, compared to 2015 revenues of $1,929.4 million

 

·                  2016 net income attributable to Primoris of $26.7 million, compared to 2015 net income attributable to Primoris of $36.9 million

 

·                  A total backlog of $2.80 billion at December 31, 2016

 

·                  A 34% increase over 2015’s year-end total backlog and

 

·                  A 4% sequential quarterly increase over third quarter 2016’s total backlog

 

·                  A cash balance of $135.8 million at December 31, 2016

 

·                  A record tangible net worth of $337.3 million at December 31, 2016, a 5% increase over tangible net worth at December 31, 2015.

 

Dallas, TX — February 28, 2017Primoris Services Corporation (NASDAQ GS: PRIM) (“Primoris” or “Company”) today announced financial results for its fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2016.

 

The Company also announced that on February 21, 2017 its Board of Directors declared a $0.055 per share cash dividend to stockholders of record on March 31, 2017, payable on or about April 15, 2017.

 

David King, President and Chief Executive Officer of Primoris, commented, “We ended 2016 in a stronger position than we entered it.  The growth in our backlog reflects strength across our end-markets, as our customers continue to release major infrastructure projects, especially in the pipeline, utility & distribution, and industrial markets.  Over the course of the year, we have seen improved visibility on start dates for large projects in our backlog.  In the fourth quarter we continued to improve our cash flow while carefully managing expenses.”

 



 

Mr. King continued, “As we move forward in 2017, we will be changing our segment reporting to match the way that we are now managing our business.  The new segments will help our shareholders more clearly see the growth opportunities available to Primoris as we look for growth in 2017.  The pipeline market should be strong for several years, driven by large diameter natural gas pipelines for utility customers.  We continue growing our MSA work with new utility customers in new geographies.  Large industrial infrastructure and mid-size LNG peak shaving projects are moving forward, driven by the continued low cost and dependability of natural gas.  Those projects will also provide growth opportunities for our Civil group, similar to the type of work we performed in Lake Charles in 2016.  Primoris’ unique ability to offer services across a diverse range of end-markets sets us apart from our peers.  The positive momentum we are seeing across our markets gives us confidence in continued success for 2017.”

 

2016 FOURTH QUARTER RESULTS OVERVIEW

 

Revenues in the fourth quarter 2016 increased by $104.7 million, or 21.1%, to $601.9 million from $497.2 million for the same period in 2015.  The increased revenues were due to increases in the West Construction services segment.  Gross profit for the fourth quarter 2016 increased by $4.9 million, or 7.7%, to $68.6 million from $63.7 million for the same period in 2015.  The increase in gross profit was due to increased revenues in the West Construction Services segment.

 

SEGMENT RESULTS

 

·                  West Construction Services (“West segment”) — The West segment includes the underground and industrial operations and construction services performed by ARB, ARB Structures, Inc., Rockford, Q3C, and Vadnais. ARB and ARB Structures perform work primarily in California; while, Rockford operates throughout the United States and Q3C operates in Colorado and the upper Midwest United States. The segment also includes two joint venture operations. The West segment consists of business headquartered primarily in the Western United States.

 

·                  East Construction Services (“East segment”) — The East segment includes the JCG Heavy Civil division, JCG Infrastructure and Maintenance division, BW Primoris and Cardinal Contractors, Inc. construction businesses, located primarily in the southeastern United States and the Gulf Coast region of the United States.

 

·                  Energy (“Energy segment”) — The Energy segment includes the operations of the Primoris Energy Services (“PES”) pipeline and gas facility construction and maintenance operations and the PES Industrial division, whose operations are located primarily in the southeastern United States and in the Gulf Coast region. Also included are the Primoris Aevenia, Inc. (“Aevenia”), Mueller, Northern, Surber and Ram-Fab operations and the OnQuest, Inc. and OnQuest Canada, ULC operations, which provide for the design and installation of liquid natural gas (“LNG”) facilities and high-performance furnaces and heaters for the oil refining, petrochemical and power generation industries.

 

Segment Revenues

(in thousands, except %)

 

 

 

For the three months ended December 31,

 

 

 

2016
Unaudited

 

2015
Unaudited

 

 

 

 

 

% of

 

 

 

% of

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

 

 

Total

 

Segment

 

Revenue

 

Revenue

 

Revenue

 

Revenue

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

West

 

$

388,491

 

64.6

%

$

228,828

 

46.0

%

East

 

122,997

 

20.4

%

149,952

 

30.2

%

Energy

 

90,375

 

15.0

%

118,365

 

23.8

%

Total

 

$

601,863

 

100.0

%

$

497,145

 

100.0

%

 



 

Segment Gross Profit

(in thousands, except %)

 

 

 

For the three months ended December 31,

 

 

 

2016
Unaudited

 

2015
Unaudited

 

 

 

 

 

% of

 

 

 

% of

 

 

 

Gross

 

Segment

 

Gross

 

Segment

 

Segment

 

Profit

 

Revenue

 

Profit

 

Revenue

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

West

 

$

57,849

 

14.9

%

$

38,536

 

16.8

%

East

 

(581

)

-0.5

%

8,901

 

5.9

%

Energy

 

11,348

 

12.6

%

16,288

 

13.8

%

Total

 

$

68,616

 

11.4

%

$

63,725

 

12.8

%

 

West Segment:  Revenues in the West segment increased by $159.7 million in the fourth quarter 2016 compared to the fourth quarter 2015, mainly as a result of increased revenues at Rockford from two large diameter pipeline projects in Florida which started in the third quarter of 2016. Gross profit for the West segment increased by $19.3 million in the fourth quarter 2016 compared to the fourth quarter 2015, primarily due to the increased revenues at Rockford as well as higher margin utility work at Q3C thanks to mild fourth quarter weather.

 

East Segment:  Revenues in the East segment declined by $27.0 million in the fourth quarter 2016 compared to the fourth quarter 2015, driven primarily by declines at the JCG I&M division from work at a major petrochemical project in Southern Louisiana, as well as declines in civil work for Louisiana and Mississippi Departments of Transportation.  The gross profit for the East segment decreased by $9.5 million in the quarter, primarily due to the reduced revenues and profitability in the JCG I&M division.

 

Energy Segment:  Revenues in the Energy segment decreased by $28.0 million in the fourth quarter 2016 compared to the fourth quarter 2015, driven primarily by reduced revenues for the PES facilities and industrial divisions and OnQuest.  The gross profit for Energy decreased by $4.9 million in the quarter, mainly due to the decline in revenues.

 

OTHER INCOME STATEMENT INFORMATION

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses (“SG&A”) were $39.7 million, or 6.6% of revenues for the 2016 fourth quarter, compared to $40.9 million, or 8.2% of revenues for the 2015 fourth quarter.  The decrease in SG&A for the quarter is primarily the result of a $2.6 million prior year one-time valuation adjustment for the value of a long-term asset.

 

Operating income for the 2016 fourth quarter was $28.9 million, or 4.8% of total revenues, compared to $22.5 million, or 4.5% of total revenues, for the same period last year.

 

Net non-operating items in the 2016 fourth quarter resulted in expenses of $2.3 million, compared to $1.0 million in net expenses in the 2015 fourth quarter.

 

The provision for income taxes for the 2016 fourth quarter was $11.9 million, for an effective tax rate on income attributable to Primoris of 45.1%, compared to $8.8 million, for an effective tax rate on income attributable to Primoris of 41.2%, in the 2015 fourth quarter.  The increased tax rate is the result of an increased full year tax rate to 44.2% (from 43% at the end of the third quarter 2016).  The increased tax rate for 2016 is primarily the result of an increase in the effective state tax rate and the impact of tax planning.

 



 

Net income attributable to Primoris for the 2016 fourth quarter was $14.5 million, or $0.28 per diluted share, compared to net income attributable to Primoris of $12.6 million, or $0.24 per diluted share, in the same period in 2015.

 

Fully diluted weighted average shares outstanding for the 2016 fourth quarter increased slightly to 52.0 million from 51.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2015.  The increase in shares was due to shares issued to certain senior managers and executives as part of the Primoris Long-Term Retention Plan and as compensation to the non-employee members of the Board of Directors.

 

2016 FULL YEAR RESULTS OVERVIEW

 

Segment Revenues

(in thousands, except %)

 

 

 

For the twelve months ended December 31,

 

 

 

2016
Unaudited

 

2015
Unaudited

 

 

 

 

 

% of

 

 

 

% of

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

 

 

Total

 

Segment

 

Revenue

 

Revenue

 

Revenue

 

Revenue

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

West

 

$

1,041,341

 

52.2

%

$

913,626

 

47.4

%

East

 

521,301

 

26.1

%

612,174

 

31.7

%

Energy

 

434,306

 

21.7

%

403,615

 

20.9

%

Total

 

$

1,996,948

 

100.0

%

$

1,929,415

 

100.0

%

 

Segment Gross Profit

(in thousands, except %)

 

 

 

For the twelve months ended December 31,

 

 

 

2016
Unaudited

 

2015
Unaudited

 

 

 

 

 

% of

 

 

 

% of

 

 

 

Gross

 

Segment

 

Gross

 

Segment

 

Segment

 

Profit

 

Revenue

 

Profit

 

Revenue

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

West

 

$

145,239

 

13.9

%

$

130,255

 

14.3

%

East

 

(15,938

)

(3.1

)%

42,523

 

6.9

%

Energy

 

72,006

 

16.6

%

47,095

 

11.7

%

Total

 

$

201,307

 

10.1

%

$

219,873

 

11.4

%

 



 

OTHER FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Primoris’ balance sheet at December 31, 2016 included cash and cash equivalents of $135.8 million, working capital of $281.4 million, total debt and capital leases of $261.8 million and stockholders’ equity, excluding noncontrolling interest, of $497.4 million.  Primoris’s tangible net worth at December 31, 2016 was $337.3 million.

 

Based on expected start dates for current projects in backlog, anticipated levels of customer maintenance, MSA spending, and new project awards, the Company estimates that for the four quarters ending December 31, 2017, net income attributable to Primoris will be between $1.00 and $1.20 per fully diluted share.

 

BACKLOG

 

 

 

Backlog at December 31, 2016 (in millions)

 

Expected Next
Four Quarters
Total Backlog

 

Segment

 

Fixed Backlog

 

MSA
Backlog

 

Total Backlog

 

Revenue
Recognition

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

West

 

$

1,271

 

$

616

 

$

1,887

 

58

%

East

 

641

 

21

 

662

 

70

%

Energy

 

214

 

35

 

249

 

100

%

Total

 

$

2,126

 

$

672

 

$

2,798

 

 

 

 

At December 31, 2016, Fixed Backlog was $2.13 billion, compared to $1.52 billion at December 31, 2015.

 

At December 31, 2016, MSA Backlog was $672 million, compared to $571 million at December 31, 2015.  During 2016, approximately $576 million of revenues was recognized from MSA projects.  MSA Backlog represents estimated MSA revenues for the next four quarters.

 

Total Backlog at December 31, 2016 was $2.80 billion, compared to $2.09 billion at December 31, 2015.

 

Backlog, including estimated MSA revenues, should not be considered a comprehensive indicator of future revenues.  There is a certain percentage of total revenues, from projects such as cost reimbursable and time-and-materials projects, that do not flow through backlog.  Any project may still be cancelled at the convenience of our customers.

 

SHARE REPURCHASE PLAN

 

The Company’s Board of Directors has authorized a share repurchase program under which Primoris may, from time to time and depending on market conditions, share price and other factors, acquire shares of its common stock on the open market or in privately negotiated transactions up to an aggregate purchase price of $5 million. The share repurchase program expires December 31, 2017.

 



 

CONFERENCE CALL

 

David King, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Peter J. Moerbeek, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer will host a conference call today, Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at 9:30 am Eastern Time / 8:30 am Central Time to discuss the results.

 

Interested parties may participate in the call by dialing:

 

·            (877) 407-8293 (Domestic)

 

·            (201) 689-8349 (International)

 

If you are unable to participate in the live call, a replay may be accessed by dialing (877) 660-6853, conference ID 13656164, and will be available for approximately two weeks. The conference call will also be broadcast live over the Internet and can be accessed and replayed through the Investor Relations section of Primoris’ website at www.prim.com. Once at the Investor Relations section, please click on “Events & Presentations”.

 

ABOUT PRIMORIS

 

Founded in 1960, Primoris, through various subsidiaries, has grown to become one of the largest construction service enterprises in the United States. Serving diverse end markets, Primoris provides a wide range of construction, fabrication, maintenance, replacement, water and wastewater, and engineering services to major public utilities, petrochemical companies, energy companies, municipalities, and other customers. The Company’s national footprint extends from Florida, along the Gulf Coast, through California, into the Pacific Northwest and Canada. For additional information, please visit www.prim.com.

 

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements, including with regard to the Company’s future performance. Words such as “estimated,” “believes,” “expects,” “projects,” “may,” and “future” or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements.  Forward-looking statements inherently involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, including without limitation, those described in this press release and those detailed in the “Risk Factors” section and other portions of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2016, and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  Given these uncertainties, you should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.  Primoris does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities laws.

 

Company Contact

 

 

 

Peter J. Moerbeek

 

Kate Tholking

 

Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

 

Director of Investor Relations

 

(214) 740-5602

 

(214) 740-5615

 

pmoerbeek@prim.com

 

ktholking@prim.com

 

 



 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

(In Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

Twelve Months Ended

 

 

 

December 31,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2016

 

2015

 

2016

 

2015

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues

 

$

601,863

 

$

497,145

 

$

1,996,948

 

$

1,929,415

 

Cost of revenues

 

533,247

 

433,420

 

1,795,641

 

1,709,542

 

Gross profit

 

68,616

 

63,725

 

201,307

 

219,873

 

Selling, general & administrative expenses

 

39,692

 

40,851

 

140,842

 

151,703

 

Impairment of Goodwill

 

 

401

 

2,716

 

401

 

Operating income

 

28,924

 

22,473

 

57,749

 

67,769

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other income (expense):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Foreign exchange gain (loss)

 

(86

)

(338

)

202

 

(763

)

Other income (expense)

 

(37

)

1,451

 

(315

)

1,723

 

Interest income

 

27

 

34

 

149

 

56

 

Interest expense

 

(2,160

)

(2,125

)

(8,914

)

(7,688

)

Income before provision for income taxes

 

26,668

 

21,495

 

48,871

 

61,097

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Provision for income taxes

 

(11,902

)

(8,787

)

(21,146

)

(23,946

)

Net income

 

14,766

 

12,708

 

27,725

 

37,151

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

 

(296

)

(153

)

(1,002

)

(279

)

Net income attributable to Primoris

 

$

14,470

 

$

12,555

 

$

26,723

 

$

36,872

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic:

 

$

0.28

 

$

0.24

 

$

0.52

 

$

0.71

 

Diluted:

 

$

0.28

 

$

0.24

 

$

0.51

 

$

0.71

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

51,771

 

51,676

 

51,762

 

51,647

 

Diluted

 

52,021

 

51,825

 

51,989

 

51,798

 

 



 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In Thousands, Except Share Amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

December 31,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2016

 

2015

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

135,823

 

$

161,122

 

Customer retention deposits and restricted cash

 

481

 

2,598

 

Accounts receivable, net

 

388,000

 

320,588

 

Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings

 

138,618

 

116,455

 

Inventory and uninstalled contract materials

 

49,201

 

67,796

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

19,258

 

18,265

 

Total current assets

 

731,381

 

686,824

 

Property and equipment, net

 

277,346

 

283,545

 

Deferred tax asset - long-term

 

 

1,075

 

Intangible assets, net

 

32,841

 

36,438

 

Goodwill

 

127,226

 

124,161

 

Other long-term assets

 

2,004

 

211

 

Total assets

 

$

1,170,798

 

$

1,132,254

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

168,110

 

$

124,450

 

Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings

 

112,606

 

139,875

 

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

 

108,006

 

93,596

 

Dividends payable

 

2,839

 

2,842

 

Current portion of capital leases

 

188

 

974

 

Current portion of long-term debt

 

58,189

 

54,436

 

Total current liabilities

 

449,938

 

416,173

 

Long-term capital leases, net of current portion

 

15

 

22

 

Long-term debt, net of current portion

 

203,381

 

219,853

 

Deferred tax liabilities

 

9,830

 

 

Other long-term liabilities

 

9,064

 

12,741

 

Total liabilities

 

672,228

 

648,789

 

Stockholders’ equity

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock

 

5

 

5

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

162,128

 

163,344

 

Retained earnings

 

335,218

 

319,899

 

Non-controlling interest

 

1,219

 

217

 

Total stockholders’ equity

 

498,570

 

483,465

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

 

$

1,170,798

 

$

1,132,254

 

 



 

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In Thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

Twelve Months Ended

 

 

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2016

 

2015

 

Cash flows from operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

27,725

 

$

37,151

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation

 

61,433

 

58,408

 

Amortization of intangible assets

 

6,597

 

6,793

 

Goodwill and intangible asset impairment

 

2,716

 

401

 

Stock-based compensation expense

 

1,627

 

1,050

 

Gain on sale of property and equipment

 

(4,677

)

(2,116

)

Net deferred tax liabilities (assets)

 

10,905

 

(7,004

)

Changes in assets and liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Customer retention deposits and restricted cash

 

2,117

 

(2,117

)

Accounts receivable

 

(65,806

)

19,528

 

Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings

 

(22,163

)

(47,499

)

Other current assets

 

17,665

 

4,949

 

Other long-term assets

 

(1,792

)

189

 

Accounts payable

 

42,934

 

(5,086

)

Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings

 

(27,519

)

(19,619

)

Contingent earnout liabilities

 

 

(6,722

)

Accrued expenses and other current liabilities

 

14,492

 

11,729

 

Other long-term liabilities

 

(3,677

)

(1,658

)

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

$

62,577

 

$

48,377

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Purchase of property and equipment

 

(58,027

)

(67,097

)

Proceeds from sale of property and equipment

 

9,603

 

9,889

 

Sale of short-term investments

 

 

30,992

 

Cash paid for acquisitions

 

(10,997

)

(22,302

)

Net cash used in investing activities

 

$

(59,421

)

$

(48,518

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt

 

45,000

 

75,278

 

Repayment of capital leases

 

(793

)

(1,336

)

Repayment of long-term debt

 

(57,719

)

(43,927

)

Proceeds from issuance of common stock purchased by management under long-term incentive plan

 

1,440

 

1,621

 

Cash distribution to non-controlling interest holder

 

 

(29

)

Repurchase of common stock

 

(4,999

)

 

Dividends paid

 

(11,384

)

(9,809

)

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

 

$

(28,455

)

$

21,798

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

 

(25,299

)

21,657

 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period

 

161,122

 

139,465

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period

 

$

135,823

 

$

161,122