EX-99.1 2 a18-39444_1ex99d1.htm EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

 

 

NEWS RELEASE
November 7, 2018

 

Tetra Tech Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2018 Results

 

·                  Record annual revenue of $2.96 billion, up 8% Y/Y

·                  Record quarterly cash flow from operations of $109M, up 65% Y/Y

·                  Record backlog of $2.66 billion, up 9% sequentially

·                  Q4-18 EPS $0.51; Record quarterly ongoing EPS $0.75, up 19% Y/Y

 

Pasadena, California. Tetra Tech, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTEK) today announced results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended September 30, 2018.

 

Fourth Quarter Results

 

Revenue in the fourth quarter totaled $739 million.  For ongoing(1) operations, revenue totaled $747 million, and revenue, net of subcontractor costs(2) (net revenue), was $564 million, up 3% and 6%, respectively, year-over-year.  Operating income for the fourth quarter was $43 million, and on an ongoing basis totaled $62 million, up 9% year-over-year.  EPS was $0.51 on a GAAP basis; ongoing EPS totaled $0.75, up 19% year-over-year.  Cash generated from operations was a quarterly record at $109.4 million, up 65% year-over-year.  Backlog at the end of the quarter was a record $2.66 billion, up 9% sequentially and 5% year-over-year.

 

Quarterly Dividend and Share Repurchase Program

 

On November 5, 2018, Tetra Tech’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.12 per share payable on December 14, 2018 to stockholders of record as of November 30, 2018.  Additionally, the Board authorized a new program to repurchase up to $200 million of common stock.  This new program is in addition to the $25 million remaining under the previously approved $200 million share repurchase program announced on November 9, 2016.

 

Fiscal Year Results

 

Revenue for fiscal 2018 totaled $2.96 billion and net revenue was $2.20 billion, both up 8% compared to the prior year.  Operating income for the fiscal year was $190 million, and on an ongoing basis totaled $216 million, up 13% compared to fiscal 2017.  EPS was $2.42; on an ongoing basis, EPS totaled $2.64, up 24% compared to the previous year.  Cash generated from operations was $176.9 million, up 28% compared to the previous year.

 


(1)         Measures presented for ongoing operations are non-GAAP financial measures. Refer to Reconciliation of Revenue and Operating Results table for a reconciliation to GAAP.

 

(2)         Tetra Tech’s revenue includes a significant amount of subcontractor costs and, therefore, the Company believes revenue, net of subcontractor costs, which is a non-GAAP financial measure, provides a valuable perspective on its business results. Refer to Reconciliation of Revenue and Operating Results table for a reconciliation to GAAP.

 


 

Comments on Results

 

Tetra Tech’s Chairman and CEO, Dan Batrack, commented, “Tetra Tech had a strong finish to fiscal 2018 and reported record high annual revenue, operating income, EPS, and backlog.  We continue to see strong broad-based demand for our high-end consulting and engineering services, led by work for U.S. state and local clients, which has increased organically at a double-digit rate for more than two years.  Record orders received in the fourth quarter drove our backlog up 9% from the prior quarter to another all-time high. These results give us confidence in our long-term outlook, which is reflected in our newly announced stock repurchase program and our guidance for another record year in fiscal 2019.”

 

Business Outlook

 

The following statements are based on current expectations.  These statements are forward-looking and the actual results could differ materially.  These statements do not include the potential impact of transactions that may be completed or developments that become evident after the date of this release.  The Business Outlook section should be read in conjunction with the information on forward-looking statements at the end of this release.

 

Tetra Tech expects diluted EPS for the first quarter of fiscal 2019 to range from $0.60 to $0.65.  Net revenue for the first quarter is expected to range from $525 million to $575 million.  For fiscal 2019, Tetra Tech expects diluted EPS to range from $2.75 to $2.95 and net revenue to range from $2.2 billion to $2.4 billion.

 

Webcast

 

Investors will have the opportunity to access a live audio-visual webcast and supplemental financial information concerning the fourth quarter and fiscal year 2018 results through a link posted on the Company’s website at tetratech.com on November 8, 2018 at 8:00 a.m. (PT).

 

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Reconciliation of Revenue and Operating Results

 

$ in thousands (except EPS data)

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

Fiscal Year Ended

 

 

 

Sep. 30,
2018

 

Oct. 1,
2017

 

%
Y/Y

 

Sep. 30,
2018

 

Oct.1,
2017

 

%
Y/Y

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenue

 

$

739,343

 

$

735,188

 

1

%

$

2,964,148

 

$

2,753,360

 

8

%

RCM / Claim

 

7,998

 

(5,805

)

 

 

(3,624

)

(18,207

)

 

 

Ongoing revenue

 

$

747,341

 

$

729,383

 

3

%

$

2,960,524

 

$

2,735,153

 

8

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenue

 

$

739,343

 

$

735,188

 

1

%

$

2,964,148

 

$

2,753,360

 

8

%

Subcontractor costs

 

(186,601

)

(201,161

)

 

 

(763,414

)

(719,350

)

 

 

Net revenue

 

552,742

 

534,027

 

4

%

2,200,734

 

2,034,010

 

8

%

RCM / Claim

 

10,927

 

(920

)

 

 

7,928

 

86

 

 

 

Ongoing net revenue

 

$

563,669

 

$

533,107

 

6

%

$

2,208,662

 

$

2,034,096

 

9

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating income

 

$

43,285

 

$

54,647

 

(21

)%

$

190,086

 

$

183,342

 

4

%

Earn-out expense (gain)

 

3,643

 

225

 

 

 

5,753

 

(6,923

)

 

 

RCM / Claim

 

14,898

 

1,953

 

 

 

17,030

 

14,712

 

 

 

Non-core divestitures

 

 

 

 

 

3,434

 

 

 

 

Ongoing operating income

 

$

61,826

 

$

56,825

 

9

%

$

216,303

 

$

191,131

 

13

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EPS

 

$

0.51

 

$

0.60

 

(15

)%

$

2.42

 

$

2.04

 

19

%

Earn-out expense (gain)

 

0.05

 

 

 

 

0.08

 

(0.08

)

 

 

RCM / Claim

 

0.19

 

0.03

 

 

 

0.22

 

0.17

 

 

 

Non-core divestitures

 

 

 

 

 

0.11

 

 

 

 

Revaluation of deferred tax liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

(0.19

)

 

 

 

Ongoing EPS

 

$

0.75

 

$

0.63

 

19

%

$

2.64

 

$

2.13

 

24

%

 

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About Tetra Tech

 

Tetra Tech is a leading, global provider of consulting and engineering services.  We are differentiated by Leading with Science® to provide innovative technical solutions to our clients.  We support global commercial and government clients focused on water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.  With more than 17,000 associates worldwide, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems.  For more information about Tetra Tech, please visit tetratech.com, follow us on Twitter (@TetraTech), or like us on Facebook.

 

CONTACTS:

 

Jim Wu, Investor Relations
Charlie MacPherson, Media & Public Relations
(626) 470-2844

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  The use of words such as “anticipate,” “expect,” “could,” “may,” “intend,” “plan” and “believe,” among others, generally identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on currently available operating, financial, economic and other information, and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties.  Readers are cautioned that these forward-looking statements are only predictions and may differ materially from actual future events or results.  A variety of factors, many of which are beyond our control, could cause actual future results or events to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements in this release, including but not limited to: continuing worldwide political and economic uncertainties; the U.S. Administration’s potential changes to fiscal policies; the cyclicality in demand for our overall services; the fluctuation in demand for oil and gas, and mining services; risks related to international operations; concentration of revenues from U.S. government agencies and potential funding disruptions by these agencies; dependence on winning or renewing U.S. government contracts; the delay or unavailability of public funding on U.S. government contracts; the U.S. government’s right to modify, delay, curtail or terminate contracts at its convenience; compliance with government procurement laws and regulations; credit risks associated with certain clients in certain geographic areas or industries; acquisition strategy and integration risks; goodwill or other intangible asset impairment; the failure to comply with worldwide anti-bribery laws; the failure to comply with domestic and international export laws; the failure to properly manage projects; the loss of key personnel or the inability to attract and retain qualified personnel; the ability of our employees to obtain government granted eligibility; the use of estimates and assumptions in the preparation of financial statements; the ability to maintain adequate workforce utilization; the use of the percentage-of-completion method of accounting; the inability to accurately estimate and control contract costs; the failure to adequately recover on our claims for additional contract costs; the failure to win or renew contracts with private and public sector clients; growth strategy management; backlog cancellation and adjustments; risks relating to cyber security breaches; the failure of partners to perform on joint projects; the failure of subcontractors to satisfy their obligations; requirements to pay liquidated damages based on contract performance; the adoption of new legal requirements; changes in resource management, environmental or infrastructure industry laws, regulations or programs; changes in capital markets and the access to capital; credit agreement covenants; industry competition; liability related to legal proceedings, investigations, and disputes; the availability of third-party insurance coverage; the ability to obtain adequate bonding; employee, agent, or partner misconduct; employee risks related to international travel; safety programs; conflict of interest issues; liabilities relating to reports and opinions; liabilities relating to environmental laws and regulations; force majeure events; protection of intellectual property rights; stock price volatility; the ability to impede a business combination based on Delaware law and charter documents; and other risks and uncertainties as may be described in Tetra Tech’s periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including those described in the “Risk Factors” section of Tetra Tech’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended October 1, 2017, and Tetra Tech’s Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for fiscal year 2018, as well as in Tetra Tech’s other filings with the SEC.  Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements since such information speaks only as of the date of this release. Tetra Tech does not intend to update forward-looking statements and expressly disclaims any obligation to do so.

 

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Non-GAAP Financial Measures

 

To supplement the financial results presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”), we present certain non-GAAP financial measures within the meaning of Regulation G under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. We provide these non-GAAP financial measures because we believe they provide a valuable perspective on our financial results.  However, non-GAAP measures have limitations as analytical tools and should not be considered in isolation and are not in accordance with, or a substitute for, GAAP measures.  In addition, other companies may define non-GAAP measures differently which limits the ability of investors to compare non-GAAP measures of Tetra Tech to those used by our peer companies. A reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures is included in this release.

 

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Tetra Tech, Inc.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(unaudited - in thousands, except par value)

 

 

 

September 30,
2018

 

October 1,
2017

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

Current assets:

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

146,185

 

$

189,975

 

Accounts receivable - net

 

837,103

 

788,767

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

56,003

 

49,969

 

Income taxes receivable

 

3,282

 

13,312

 

Total current assets

 

1,042,573

 

1,042,023

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property and equipment - net

 

43,278

 

56,835

 

Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures

 

3,370

 

2,700

 

Goodwill

 

797,820

 

740,886

 

Intangible assets - net

 

16,123

 

26,688

 

Deferred tax assets

 

6,440

 

1,763

 

Other long-term assets

 

38,843

 

31,850

 

Total assets

 

$

1,949,447

 

$

1,902,745

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities and Equity

 

 

 

 

 

Current liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

$

160,222

 

$

177,638

 

Accrued compensation

 

180,153

 

143,408

 

Billings in excess of costs on uncompleted contracts

 

143,270

 

117,499

 

Current portion of long-term debt

 

12,599

 

15,588

 

Current contingent earn-out liabilities

 

13,633

 

2,024

 

Other current liabilities

 

100,409

 

81,511

 

Total current liabilities

 

610,286

 

537,668

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deferred tax liabilities

 

27,999

 

43,781

 

Long-term debt

 

264,712

 

341,283

 

Long-term contingent earn-out liabilities

 

21,657

 

414

 

Other long-term liabilities

 

57,693

 

50,975

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commitments and contingencies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equity:

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock - authorized, 2,000 shares of $0.01 par value; no shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2018 and October 1, 2017

 

 

 

Common stock - authorized, 150,000 shares of $0.01 par value; issued and outstanding, 55,349 and 55,873 shares at September 30, 2018 and October 1, 2017, respectively

 

553

 

559

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

148,803

 

193,835

 

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

 

(127,350

)

(98,500

)

Retained earnings

 

944,965

 

832,559

 

Tetra Tech stockholders’ equity

 

966,971

 

928,453

 

Noncontrolling interests

 

129

 

171

 

Total stockholders’ equity

 

967,100

 

928,624

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

 

$

1,949,447

 

$

1,902,745

 

 

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Tetra Tech, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Income

(unaudited - in thousands, except per share data)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

Fiscal Year Ended

 

 

 

September 30,

 

October 1,

 

September 30,

 

October 1,

 

 

 

2018

 

2017

 

2018

 

2017

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenue

 

$

739,343

 

$

735,188

 

$

2,964,148

 

$

2,753,360

 

Subcontractor costs

 

(186,601

)

(201,161

)

(763,414

)

(719,350

)

Other costs of revenue

 

(463,448

)

(433,003

)

(1,816,276

)

(1,680,372

)

Gross profit

 

89,294

 

101,024

 

384,458

 

353,638

 

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

(43,867

)

(46,152

)

(190,120

)

(177,219

)

Contingent consideration - fair value adjustments

 

(2,142

)

(225

)

(4,252

)

6,923

 

Income from operations

 

43,285

 

54,647

 

190,086

 

183,342

 

Interest expense

 

(3,927

)

(2,779

)

(15,524

)

(11,581

)

Income before income tax expense

 

39,358

 

51,868

 

174,562

 

171,761

 

Income tax expense

 

(10,545

)

(17,381

)

(37,605

)

(53,844

)

Net income

 

28,813

 

34,487

 

136,957

 

117,917

 

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

 

(11

)

(20

)

(74

)

(43

)

Net income attributable to Tetra Tech

 

$

28,802

 

$

34,467

 

$

136,883

 

$

117,874

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings per share attributable to Tetra Tech:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

0.52

 

$

0.61

 

$

2.46

 

$

2.07

 

Diluted

 

$

0.51

 

$

0.60

 

$

2.42

 

$

2.04

 

Weighted-average common shares outstanding:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

55,341

 

56,338

 

55,670

 

56,911

 

Diluted

 

56,349

 

57,326

 

56,598

 

57,913

 

Cash dividends paid per share

 

$

0.12

 

$

0.10

 

$

0.44

 

$

0.38

 

 

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Tetra Tech, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(unaudited - in thousands)

 

 

 

Fiscal Year Ended

 

 

 

September 30,

 

October 1,

 

 

 

2018

 

2017

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Net Income

 

$

136,957

 

$

117,917

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

38,636

 

45,756

 

Equity in income of unconsolidated joint ventures, net of distributions

 

(568

)

(647

)

Non-cash stock compensation

 

19,582

 

13,450

 

Deferred income taxes

 

(16,425

)

(9,957

)

Provision for doubtful accounts

 

7,167

 

2,847

 

Fair value adjustments to contingent consideration

 

4,252

 

(6,923

)

Loss (gain) on sale of assets and divested business

 

1,045

 

(103

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of business acquisitions and divestitures:

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts receivable

 

(46,273

)

(64,781

)

Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

(12,638

)

(8,317

)

Accounts payable

 

(16,032

)

18,597

 

Accrued compensation

 

27,492

 

13,413

 

Billings in excess of costs on uncompleted contracts

 

15,228

 

28,298

 

Other liabilities

 

16,127

 

2,167

 

Income taxes receivable/payable

 

4,661

 

(13,725

)

Cash settled contingent earn-out liability

 

(2,349

)

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

176,862

 

137,992

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Capital expenditures

 

(9,726

)

(9,741

)

Payments for business acquisitions, net of cash acquired

 

(68,256

)

(8,039

)

Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures

 

 

(85

)

Proceeds from sale of assets and divested business, net

 

35,348

 

905

 

Net cash used in investing activities

 

(42,634

)

(16,960

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

Payments on long-term debt

 

(485,946

)

(233,889

)

Proceeds from borrowings

 

401,965

 

243,553

 

Payments of contingent earn-out liabilities

 

(1,412

)

(1,319

)

Debt pre-payment costs

 

(1,737

)

 

Repurchases of common stock

 

(75,000

)

(100,000

)

Net proceeds from issuance of common stock

 

13,520

 

18,555

 

Dividends paid

 

(24,477

)

(21,672

)

Net cash used in financing activities

 

(173,087

)

(94,772

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

 

(4,931

)

3,256

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

 

(43,790

)

29,516

 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

 

189,975

 

160,459

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

 

$

146,185

 

$

189,975

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplemental information:

 

 

 

 

 

Cash paid during the period for:

 

 

 

 

 

Interest

 

$

15,570

 

$

11,504

 

Income taxes, net of refunds received of $2.5 million and $2.1 million

 

$

49,842

 

$

72,578

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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