-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, OYuxuXqptxiIxCQOZRNzF49nJvXNQyEvXUdrfIq/1xkRyoYd0IziZ4lvxbx7nRbz VeQrYn6v+kZijrIVDwEG9g== 0001000096-10-000117.txt : 20100805 0001000096-10-000117.hdr.sgml : 20100805 20100805160821 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001000096-10-000117 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 10-Q PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 7 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20100630 FILED AS OF DATE: 20100805 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20100805 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: ENGLOBAL CORP CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000933738 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: SERVICES-ENGINEERING SERVICES [8711] IRS NUMBER: 880322261 STATE OF INCORPORATION: NV FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 10-Q SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-14217 FILM NUMBER: 10994549 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 654 N. SAM HOUSTON PKWY E STREET 2: SUITE 400 CITY: HOUSTON STATE: TX ZIP: 77060-5914 BUSINESS PHONE: 281-878-1000 MAIL ADDRESS: STREET 1: 654 N. SAM HOUSTON PKWY E STREET 2: SUITE 400 CITY: HOUSTON STATE: TX ZIP: 77060-5914 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: INDUSTRIAL DATA SYSTEMS CORP DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19970123 10-Q 1 englobal10q.htm FORM 10-Q englobal10q.htm
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.  20549
 
Form 10-Q

 
X
 
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
     
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2010
     
     
     
   
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
     

Commission File No. 001-14217
 
ENGlobal Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Nevada
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
   
88-0322261
(I.R.S Employer Identification No.)

   
 654 N. Sam Houston Parkway E., Suite 400, Houston, TX   77060-5914
 (Address of principal executive offices)           (Zip code)
   
(281) 878-1000
(Registrant’s 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 shortened 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
   
 
     
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 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).
Yes      
     
                No
   
 
 
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.  (check one):
Large Accelerated Filer
     
Accelerated Filer
          X
 
Non-Accelerated Filer
 
(D   Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
 
Smaller Reporting Company
   
 
 
 
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). 
Yes      
     
                No
X  

 
 
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock as of the close of business of August 2, 2010.
$0.001 Par Value Common Stock
27,266,585 shares
 

 
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QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 2010

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 
   Page
   Number
Part I.                 Financial Information
 
   
Item 1.        Financial Statements
 
   
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three Months and
 
Six Months ended June 30, 2010 and June 30, 2009
4
   
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009
5
   
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended
 
June 30, 2010 and June 30, 2009
6
   
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
7-16
   
Item 2.       Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results Of Operations
 17-39
 
 
   
Engineering Segment Results
29
Construction Segment Results
32
Automation Segment Results
35
Land Segment Results
38
   
Item 3.       Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
40
   
Item 4.       Controls and Procedures
40
   
Part II.               Other Information
 
   
Item 1.       Legal Proceedings
41
   
Item 1A.    Risk Factors
41
   
Item 2.       Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
41
   
Item 3.       Defaults Upon Senior Securities
41
   
Item 5.       Other Information
41
   
Item 6.       Exhibits
42
   
Signatures
43

 
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PART I. – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.     FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

ENGlobal Corporation
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
(dollars in thousands, except earnings per share)

   
For the Three Months
Ended June 30,
   
 
For the Six Months
 Ended June 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
   
2010
   
2009
 
Revenues
  $ 73,705     $ 79,879     $ 141,689     $ 173,368  
Operating costs
    69,674       72,832       132,786       155,837  
Gross profit
    4,031       7,047       8,903       17,531  
                                 
Selling, general and administrative
    10,273       6,751       17,656       13,858  
Operating income (loss)
    (6,242 )     296       (8,753 )     3,673  
                                 
Other income (expense):
                               
Other income (expense)
    159       (113 )     148       151  
Interest income (expense), net
    (78 )     (120 )     (154 )     (331 )
Income (loss) before income taxes
    (6,161 )     63       (8,759 )     3,493  
                                 
Provision for federal and state income taxes
    (1,644 )     13       (2,704 )     1,430  
                                 
Net income (loss)
  $ (4,517 )   $ 50     $ (6,055 )   $ 2,063  
                                 
Earnings (loss) per common share:
                               
Basic
  $ (0.16 )   $ 0.00     $ (0.22 )   $ 0.08  
Diluted
  $ (0.16 )   $ 0.00     $ (0.22 )   $ 0.07  
Weighted average shares used in computing earnings (loss) per share (in thousands):
                               
Basic
    27,434       27,298       27,434       27,297  
Diluted
    27,434       27,585       27,434       27,542  




See accompanying notes to interim condensed consolidated financial statements.
 
 
 
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 ENGlobal Corporation
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Unaudited)
(dollars in thousands)

ASSETS
   
June 30,
2010
   
December 31,
 2009
 
Current Assets:
           
Cash and cash equivalents
$
227
 
$
143
 
Trade receivables, net of allowances of $1,475 and $1,868
 
46,142
   
47,715
 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
 
1,236
   
2,182
 
Current portion of notes receivable
 
-
   
15
 
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts
 
4,018
   
6,557
 
Federal and state income taxes receivable
 
3,445
   
2,221
 
Deferred tax asset
 
3,250
   
3,250
 
Total Current Assets
$
58,318
 
$
62,083
 
 
Property and equipment, net
 
5,500
   
5,983
 
Goodwill
 
22,799
   
22,291
 
Other intangible assets, net
 
6,001
   
4,238
 
Long-term trade and notes receivable, net of current portion and allowances
 
11,574
   
14,621
 
Deferred tax asset, non-current
 
607
   
607
 
Other assets
 
763
   
812
 
Total Assets
$
105,562
 
$
110,635
 
             
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
             
Current Liabilities:
           
Accounts payable
$
7,751
 
$
8,252
 
Accrued compensation and benefits
 
15,819
   
11,511
 
Current portion of long-term debt and leases
 
2,744
   
1,064
 
Deferred rent
 
618
   
613
 
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts
 
1,824
   
3,601
 
Other current liabilities
 
3,153
   
734
 
Total Current Liabilities
$
31,909
 
$
25,775
 
             
Long-Term Debt and Leases, net of current portion
 
1,585
   
6,149
 
Total Liabilities
$
33,494
 
$
31,924
 
 
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 10)
           
 
Stockholders’ Equity:
           
Common stock - $0.001 par value; 75,000,000 shares authorized; 27,266,585
     and 27,407,159 shares outstanding and 27,596,214 and 27,407,159
     shares issued at June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009, respectively
$
28
 
$
27
 
Additional paid-in capital
 
37,322
   
37,108
 
Retained earnings
 
35,618
   
41,672
 
Treasury stock at cost – 329,629 and 0 shares at June 30, 2010
     and December 31, 2009, respectively
 
(804
)
 
-
 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
 
(96
)
 
(96
)
             
Total Stockholders’ Equity
$
72,068
 
$
78,711
 
             
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
$
105,562
 
$
110,635
 

See accompanying notes to interim condensed consolidated financial statements.
 
 
 
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ENGlobal Corporation
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
(dollars in thousands)

 
For the Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
 
   2010
 
  2009
 
             
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
           
Net income (loss)
$
(6,055
)
$
2,063
 
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
           
Depreciation and amortization
 
2,197
   
2,611
 
Share-based compensation expense
 
200
   
345
 
(Gain)/Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment
 
(7
)
 
45
 
Changes in current assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:
           
Trade accounts and other receivables
 
4,959
   
30,011
 
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts
 
2,543
   
(541
)
Prepaid expenses and other assets
 
923
   
446
 
Accounts payable
 
1,326
   
(9,863
)
Accrued compensation and benefits
 
3,866
   
(7,596
)
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts
 
(1,782
)
 
2,099
 
Other liabilities
 
1,914
   
(1,876
)
Income taxes receivable/payable
 
(1,225
)
 
(3,771
)
Net cash provided by operating activities
$
8,859
 
$
13,973
 
 
Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
           
Property and equipment acquired
 
(695
)
 
(2,855
)
Proceeds from note receivable
 
15
   
24
 
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired
 
(1,896
)
 
-
 
Proceeds from sale of other assets
 
9
   
3
 
Net cash used in investing activities
$
(2,567
)
$
(2,828
)
 
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
           
Net borrowings (payments) on line of credit
 
(5,177
)
 
(9,282
)
Purchase of treasury stock
 
(804
)
 
-
 
Proceeds from issuance of common stock
 
14
   
-
 
Borrowing (repayments) under capital lease
 
(94
)
 
(86
)
Other long-term debt repayments
 
(148
)
 
(1,933
)
Net cash used in financing activities
$
(6,209
)
$
(11,301
)
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash
 
1
   
5
 
Net change in cash
 
84
   
(151
)
Cash, at beginning of period
 
143
   
1,000
 
Cash, at end of period
$
227
 
$
849
 
             

See accompanying notes to interim condensed consolidated financial statements.
 
 
 
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements


NOTE 1 – BASIS OF PRESENTATION

Our condensed consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.  The Company consolidates all of its subsidiaries and all significant inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in the consolidation.

The condensed consolidated financial statements of ENGlobal Corporation (which may be referred to as “ENGlobal,” the “Company,” “we,” “us,” or “our”) included herein are unaudited for the three month and six month periods ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, have been prepared from the books and records of the Company pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, and in the case of the condensed balance sheet as of December 31, 2009, have been derived from the audited financial statements.  These financial statements reflect all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments), which are, in the opinion of management, necessary to fairly present the results for the periods presented.  Certain information and note di sclosures, normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, have been condensed or omitted pursuant to rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission.  It is suggested that these condensed financial statements be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2009, included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  The Company has assessed subsequent events through the date of filing these condensed consolidated financial statements with the Securities and Exchange Commission and believes that the disclosures made herein are adequate to make the information presented not misleading.

NOTE 2 – CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS

A summary of critical accounting policies is disclosed in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements included in our 2009 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Our critical accounting policies are further described under the caption “Critical Accounting Policies” in Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in our 2009 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

NOTE 3 – SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION

The Company’s 1998 Incentive Plan (“Option Plan”) that provided for the issuance of options to acquire up to 3,250,000 shares of common stock expired in June 2008.  The Option Plan provided for grants of non-statutory options, incentive stock options, restricted stock awards and stock appreciation rights.  All stock option grants were for a ten-year term.  Stock options issued to executives and management generally vested over a four-year period, one-fifth at grant date and one-fifth at December 31 of each year until they are fully vested.  Stock options issued to directors under the Option Plan vested quarterly over a one-year period.  As of August 2, 2010, 1,025,700 shares of common stock remained subject to outstanding awards previously granted under the Option Pla n.

In June 2009, the Company’s stockholders approved a new 2009 Equity Incentive Plan (“Equity Plan”) that provides for the issuance of up to 480,000 shares of common stock.  The Equity Plan provides for grants of non-statutory options, incentive stock options, restricted stock awards, performance shares, performance units, restricted stock units and other stock-based awards.  Grants to employees will generally vest over a four-year period, one-fourth at December 31 of each year until they are fully vested.  Grants to non-employee directors will vest quarterly over a one-year period coinciding with their service term.  As of August 2, 2010, 221,472 shares of restricted stock have been granted under the Equity Plan, of which 174,597 remain subject to outstanding awards.

Total share-based compensation expense in the amount of $100,000 and $197,000 was recognized during the three months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively.  Total share-based compensation expense in the amount of $200,000 and $345,000 was recognized during the six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively.   Share-based compensation expense is reported in selling, general and administrative expense.

 
 
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
 

Stock Options

Compensation expense related to outstanding non-vested stock option awards under the Option Plan of $197,000 had not been recognized at June 30, 2010.  This compensation expense is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 18 months.

The following table summarizes stock option activity through the second quarter of 2010:

   
Number of Options
   
Weighted Average Exercise Price
   
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual
Term (Years)
   
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value (000’s)*
 
                                 
Balance at December 31, 2009
    1,091,104     $ 7.12       3.6     $ 737  
Granted
    -       -       -       -  
Exercised
    (14,458 )     0.96       -       -  
Canceled or expired
    (50,946 )     11.77       -       -  
                                 
Balance at June 30, 2010
    1,025,700     $ 6.97       5.3     $ 279  
                                 
Exercisable at June 30, 2010
    977,700     $ 6.85       5.2     $ 279  
                                 
 
*Based on average stock price through the second quarter of 2010 of $2.92 per share.  The average stock price for the same period in 2009 was $4.44 per share.  The total fair value of vested options outstanding as of June 30, 2010 and 2009 was $0.3 million and $1.1 million, respectively.

The total intrinsic value of options exercised was $27,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2010.  There were no options exercised during the six months ended June 30, 2009.

Restricted Stock Awards

On June 18 2009, the Company granted restricted stock awards of 15,625 shares of common stock to each of its three non-employee directors.  These restricted stock awards are intended to compensate and retain the directors over the one-year service period commencing July 1, 2009.  The fair value of the awards was $80,000 per director based on the market price of $5.12 per share of the Company’s stock on the date the awards were granted.  The restricted stock awards vest in equal quarterly installments beginning on September 30, 2009, so long as the grantee continues to serve as a director of the Company.  Recognition of compensation expense related to the restricted stock awards commenced during the three months ended September 30, 2009.

On June 17, 2010, the Company granted restricted stock awards of 32,258 shares of common stock to each of its three non-employee directors.  These restricted stock awards are intended to compensate and retain the directors over the one-year service period commencing July 1, 2010.  The fair value of the awards was $80,000 per director based on the market price of $2.48 per share of the Company’s stock on the date the awards were granted.  The restricted stock awards vest in equal quarterly installments beginning on September 30, 2010, so long as the grantee continues to serve as a director of the Company.  Recognition of compensation expense related to the restricted stock awards will commence during the three months ended September 30, 2010.

On January 27, 2010, the Company granted restricted stock awards in the aggregate of 37,500 shares of common stock to two of its employees.  The fair value of the awards was $115,875 based on the market price of $3.09 per share of the Company’s stock on the date the awards were granted.  On June 17, 2010, the Company granted restricted stock awards of 40,323 shares of common stock to its new Chief Executive Officer.  The fair value of the award was $100,000 based on the market price of $2.48 per share of the Company’s stock on the date the awards were granted.  The restricted stock awards will vest in four equal annual installments beginning December 31, 2010.
 
The amount of compensation expense related to these restricted stock awards that had not been recognized at June 30, 2010, totaled $441,000.
 
 
 
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements


NOTE 4 – CONTRACTS

Costs, estimated earnings and billings on uncompleted contracts consisted of the following at June 30, 2010 and December 31, 2009:
 
 
June 30,
2010
 
December 31,
2009
 
 
(dollars in thousands)
 
             
Costs incurred on uncompleted contracts
$
44,754
 
$
32,984
 
Estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts
 
6,551
   
5,784
 
Earned revenues
 
51,305
   
38,768
 
Less: billings to date
 
49,111
   
35,812
 
Net costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings
     on uncompleted contracts
$
2,194
 
$
2,956
 
             
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts
$
4,018
 
$
6,557
 
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts
 
(1,824
)
 
(3,601
)
Net costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings
     on uncompleted contracts
$
2,194
 
$
2,956
 

Revenue on fixed-price contracts is recorded primarily using the percentage-of-completion (cost-to-cost) method.  Under this method, revenue on long-term contracts is recognized in the ratio that contract costs incurred bear to total estimated contract costs.  Revenue and gross margin on fixed-price contracts are subject to revision throughout the lives of the contracts and any required adjustments are made in the period in which the revisions become known.  To manage unknown risks, management may use contingency amounts to increase the estimated costs, therefore, lowering the earned revenues until the risks are better identified and quantified or have been mitigated.  We currently have $1.5 million in contingency for the period ended June 30, 2010 compared to $1.8 million for the period en ded December 31, 2009.  Losses on contracts are recorded in full as they are identified.

The Company recognizes service revenue as soon as the services are performed.  For clients that we consider higher risk, due to past payment history or history of not providing written work authorizations, we have deferred revenue recognition until we receive either a written authorization or a payment.  The current amount of revenue deferred for these reasons is $1.2 million for the period ended June 30, 2010 compared to $0.5 million for the period ended December 31, 2009.

We expect a majority of the contingency amount and the deferred revenue to be realized in the third quarter of 2010 with the remainder of the contingency to be realized by year end.

 
 
 
 
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
 
 

NOTE 5 – LINE OF CREDIT AND DEBT

   
June 30,
 2010
   
 December 31,
2009
 
   
(dollars in thousands)
 
             
Schedule of Long-Term Debt and Leases:
           
Wells Fargo Credit Facility
  $ 823     $ 6,000
Watco Management, Inc.
    132        132  
FH McIlwain, PC; JA Walters, PC; WM Bosarge, PC; MR Burton, PC
    659        651  
ICP Transco, Inc.
    192        187  
Westech Engineering, Inc.
    1,874        -  
Control Dynamics International, L.P.
    500        -  
Total long-term debt
    4,180        6,970  
   Less: current maturities of long-term debt
    (2,595 )      (872 )
Long-term debt, net of current portion
    1,585        6,098  
Borrowings under capital lease
    149        243  
   Less: current maturities of capital lease
    (149 )      (192 )
Total long-term debt and leases, net of current portion
  $ 1,585     $ 6,149

On April 1, 2010, a subsidiary of the Company acquired selected assets of Control Dynamics International, LP (“CDI”) (see Note 11 – Acquisitions).  Consideration for the acquisition included unsecured, interest bearing deferred payments in the aggregate principal amount of $500,000.  The note bears interest at 5% per annum and is payable in two equal installments on April 6, 2011 and 2012.

On April 29, 2010, the Company delivered a promissory note in the principal amount of $2.0 million to Westech Engineering, Inc. providing for payment of outstanding accounts payable.  The amount owed is the amount of the subcontractor obligation incurred in connection with the Alon USA, LP project referenced in Note 10.  The note bears interest at 5% per annum and is payable in equal monthly installments through March 15, 2013.

NOTE 6 – SEGMENT INFORMATION
 
ENGlobal has four reportable segments: Engineering, Construction, Automation and Land.  Our segments are strategic business units that offer different services and products and therefore require different marketing and management strategies.

The Engineering segment provides consulting services relating to the development, management and execution of projects requiring professional engineering and related project services to the midstream and downstream sectors.  Services provided by the Engineering segment include feasibility studies, engineering, design, procurement and construction management. The Engineering segment includes the technical services group, which provides engineering, design, installation, and operation and maintenance of various government, public sector, and international facilities.

Serving primarily the midstream and upstream sectors, the Construction segment provides construction management personnel and services primarily in the areas of inspection but also in the areas of construction, construction management, vendor and turnaround management, plant asset management, commissioning and start-up, instrumentation and electrical, mechanical integrity, field support and quality assurance.

The Automation segment provides services related to the design, fabrication and implementation of process distributed control and analyzer systems, advanced automation, information technology and heat tracing projects primarily to the upstream and downstream sectors.

The Land segment provides land management, right-of-way, environmental compliance, legislative affairs support and governmental regulatory compliance services primarily to the midstream sector, including pipeline, utility and telecom companies and other owner/operators of infrastructure facilities throughout the United States and Canada.
 
 
 
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
 
 

The accounting policies of each of the segments are the same as those described in the summary of critical accounting policies referenced in Note 2 above.  The Company evaluates performance based on profit or loss from operations before interest, income taxes and other income or loss, but after selling, general and administrative expenses attributable to the reportable segments.  Transactions between reportable segments are at market rates comparable to terms available from unrelated parties.

For the three months ended
June 30, 2010
(dollars in thousands)
 
Engineering
   
Construction
   
Automation
   
Land
   
All Other
   
Consolidated
 
                                     
Revenue before eliminations
  $ 32,110     $ 20,391     $ 15,804     $ 5,825     $ -     $ 74,130  
Inter-segment eliminations
    (233 )     (178 )     (14 )     -       -       (425 )
Revenue
    31,877       20,213       15,790       5,825       -       73,705  
Gross profit
    1,268       1,385       744       634       -       4,031  
SG&A
    4,510       519       1,301       475       3,468       10,273  
Operating income (expense)
    (3,242 )     866       (557 )     159       (3,468 )     (6,242 )
Other income (expense)
                                            159  
Interest income (expense)
                                            (78 )
Tax provision
                                            1,644  
Net loss
                                          $ (4,517 )
                                                 
For the three months ended
June 30, 2009
(dollars in thousands)
                                               
                                                 
Revenue before eliminations
  $ 33,475     $ 22,664     $ 15,578     $ 8,412     $ -     $ 80,129  
Inter-segment eliminations
    (21 )     (228 )     (1 )     -       -       (250 )
Revenue
    33,454       22,436       15,577       8,412       -       79,879  
Gross profit
    2,753       1,789       1,217       1,288       -       7,047  
SG&A
    1,638       418       934       365       3,396       6,751  
Operating income (expense)
    1,115       1,371       283       923       (3,396 )     296  
Other income (expense)
                                            (113 )
Interest income (expense)
                                            (120 )
Tax provision
                                            (13 )
Net income
                                          $ 50  



 
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
 


For the six months ended
June 30, 2010
(dollars in thousands)
 
Engineering
   
Construction
   
Automation
   
Land
   
All Other
   
Consolidated
 
                                     
Revenue before eliminations
  $ 61,538     $ 37,570     $ 31,021     $ 12,095     $ -     $ 142,224  
Inter-segment eliminations
    (233 )     (288 )     (14 )     -       -       (535 )
Revenue
    61,305       37,282       31,007       12,095       -       141,689  
Gross profit
    3,181       2,145       2,126       1,451       -       8,903  
SG&A
    6,904       908       2,202       922       6,720       17,656  
Operating income (expense)
    (3,723 )     1,237       (76 )     529       (6,720 )     (8,753 )
Other income (expense)
                                            148  
Interest income (expense)
                                            (154 )
Tax provision
                                            2,704  
Net loss
                                          $ (6,055 )
                                                 
For the six months ended
June 30, 2009
(dollars in thousands)
                                               
                                                 
Revenue before eliminations
  $ 76,590     $ 45,214     $ 36,255     $ 17,498     $ -     $ 175,557  
Inter-segment eliminations
    (561 )     (1,541 )     (87 )     -       -       (2,189 )
Revenue
    76,029       43,673       36,168       17,498       -       173,368  
Gross profit
    7,369       3,429       4,074       2,659       -       17,531  
SG&A
    2,964       894       2,219       1,002       6,779       13,858  
Operating income (expense)
    4,405       2,535       1,855       1,657       (6,779 )     3,673  
Other income (expense)
                                            151  
Interest income (expense)
                                            (331 )
Tax provision
                                            (1,430 )
Net income
                                          $ 2,063  
                                                 

Financial information about geographic areas
Revenue from the Company’s non-U.S. operations is not material.  Long-lived assets (principally leasehold improvements and computer equipment) located in Canada were valued at $1,000 as of June 30, 2010, net of accumulated depreciation, stated in U.S. dollars.


 
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements


NOTE 7 – FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAXES

 
The components of income tax expense (benefit) for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2010 and 2009 were as follows:

   
Three Months Ended
June 30,
   
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
   
2010
 
2009
   
2010
     
2009
 
   
(dollars in thousands)
 
                           
Current
$
80
 
$
(123
)
 
$
260
 
$
1,258
 
Deferred
 
(1,724
)
 
136
     
(2,964
)
 
172
 
Total tax provision (benefit)
$
(1,644
)
$
13
   
$
(2,704
)
$
1,430
 
Effective tax rate
 
26.7
%
 
20.6
%
   
30.9
%
 
40.9
%

As required by ASC 740, the Company makes its interim tax allocation by applying estimated fiscal year effective tax rates to estimated fiscal year ordinary income together with unusual or infrequently occurring activity for the year-to-date period.  The effective rate for the six month period ended June 30, 2010 is lower due to the majority of the Company’s work being completed in a state that calculates taxes based on gross margin rather than net income.

NOTE 8 – EARNINGS PER SHARE

The following table reconciles the number of shares used to compute basic earnings per share to the number of shares used to compute diluted earnings per share (“EPS”).

 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
     
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
2010
   
2009
     
2010
 
2009
 
(shares in thousands)
                     
        Weighted average shares outstanding
             used to compute basic EPS
27,434
   
27,298
     
27,434
 
27,297
Effect of share-based compensation plans
-
   
287
     
-
 
245
  Shares used to compute diluted EPS
27,434
   
27,585
     
27,434
 
27,542

The Company excluded potentially issuable shares of 738,000 and 638,000 from the computation of diluted EPS, as the effect of including the shares would have been anti-dilutive for the three and six month periods ended June 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

NOTE  9 – STOCK REPURCHASE PROGRAM

Effective May 14, 2010, our Board of Directors authorized a total expenditure of $2.5 million to repurchase shares of the Company’s common stock. During the quarter ended June 30, 2010, we purchased 329,629 shares at an average cost of $2.43 per share through open market purchases under this authorization. At June 30, 2010, approximately $1.7 million remains authorized in the stock repurchase program.  The program does not have an expiration date.

 NOTE 10 – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Employment Agreements

The Company has employment agreements with certain of its executive and other officers, the terms of which expire on or before May 2013, with the severance terms ranging from six to twelve months.  Such agreements provide for minimum salary levels.  If employment is terminated for any reason other than (1) termination for cause, (2) voluntary resignation or (3) the employee’s death, the Company is obligated to provide a severance benefit equal to between six and twelve months of the employee’s salary, and, at its option, an additional six months at 50% to 100% of the employee’s salary in exchange for an extension of a non-competition agreement.  Some of these agreements are renewable for an additional one-year at the Company’s option.  No liability is recorded f or the Company’s obligations under employment agreements as the amounts that will ultimately be paid cannot be reasonably estimated, if any.
 
 
 
13

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
 
 

Long-term Trade and Note Receivable

In the first quarter of 2007, ENGlobal Engineering, Inc. (“EEI”) and South Louisiana Ethanol, LLC (“SLE”) executed an agreement for engineering, procurement and construction (“EPC”) services relating to the retro-fit of an ethanol plant in southern Louisiana (the “SLE project”).  In October 2007, SLE executed a promissory note, or “Hand Note,” payable to the Company and having a principal balance of approximately $12.3 million, constituting amounts then due to the Company for its work performed in connection with the project.  The history of the SLE Project is described in Note 12 to the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements included in its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2007, is discussed fur ther in the Company’s Annual Reports on Form 10-K for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2008 and 2009, and under Litigation, below, of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

On March 13, 2009, the Company entered into a letter agreement (the “letter agreement”) with Alon USA, LP (“Alon”) resolving the payment of due and past due accounts receivable invoices in the aggregate amount of $6.8 million, secured by a materialman’s and mechanic’s lien filed on February 13, 2009.  The principal terms of the letter agreement include the recovery of amounts due in monthly payments beginning in March 2009 and ending with final payment in December 2009.  The $6.8 million payment plan included $4.6 million in subcontractor obligations which were included in our Accounts Payable balances until April 2010 when they were then reclassified to a long-term note payable (See Note 5).  As of September 30, 2009, receipts against the not e and payments of the subcontractor obligations were current with balances remaining of $3.1 million and $2.1 million respectively.  However, the Company did not receive the full amount of the scheduled $800,000 monthly payment due on October 20, 2009.  During the fourth quarter of 2009, the Company reclassified the notes receivable to long-term notes receivable.  On April 6, 2010, Alon notified the Company that it had a claim against the Company relating to a separate, completed project, in the amount of the balance due under the letter agreement and further, that it was offsetting the amount of its claim against the amount it owed the Company under the letter agreement.  At this time, the current principal balance of the note is approximately $3.0 million and from the facts determinable at present, we believe all amounts due are collectible.

The Company had reclassified the accounts receivable balance of $3.0 million related to the Bigler, L.P. litigation and subsequent bankruptcy filing to long-term claims receivable.  In June 2010, the Company wrote off the long-term claims receivable.  (See Litigation below for more details on the Bigler litigation.)
  
Litigation

Due to past due payments on accounts receivable invoices for services provided to Bigler, LP (“Bigler”) in the amount of $3.0 million, the Company filed a materialman’s and mechanic’s lien on the property on which the services were performed.  In response, Bigler filed a petition entitled Bigler, L.P. f/k/a Bigler Trading Company, Inc. and Bigler Land, LLC vs. ENGlobal Engineering, Inc. in the 234th District Court of Harris County, Case Number 2009-15676, asking for declaratory relief clearing title of the lien and seeking unspecified monetary damages.  ENGlobal has filed a counterclaim for collection of the fees due, and foreclosure of its lien.   The court has denied Bigler’s pre-trial motion to vacate the lien, preserving ENGlobal’s secured status.  On October 30, 2009, Bigler filed a petition in U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas (Houston), Bankruptcy Petition #09-38188.  The bankruptcy stayed ENGlobal’s collection proceedings.  ENGlobal was listed as a disputed, un-liquidated secured creditor.  All the other lien claimants were listed by Bigler as disputed.  On or about February 27, 2010, Bigler filed its Plan of Reorganization and Disclosure Statement.  Bigler’s plan was to sell its assets for the highest price and pay off creditors.  The Company believed that, given its lien position and what it believed to be the value of the collateral, it would collect the entire amount due.  However, in June 2010, the land, plant and improvements were sold for approximately $58.5 million, an amount significantly less than the amount d ue to creditors senior to ENGlobal.  Thus, ENGlobal was not able to collect any amount on this claim and wrote the long-term claims receivable off in its entirety in June 2010.
 
 
 
14

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
 

 
In June 2008, ENGlobal filed an action in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana; Case Number 08-3601, against South Louisiana Ethanol LLC (“SLE”) entitled ENGlobal Engineering, Inc. and ENGlobal Construction Resources, Inc. vs. South Louisiana Ethanol, LLC.  The lawsuit seeks to enforce collection of $15.8 million owed to ENGlobal and its affiliates for services performed on an ethanol plant in Louisiana.  In August 2009, SLE filed for Chapter 11 protection in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, Case number 09-12676.

On April 23, 2010, ENGlobal filed an action in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, Case Number 4:10-cv-10352 entitled ENGlobal Engineering, Inc. and ENGlobal Construction Resources, Inc. vs. Kennett F. Stewart, John Paul, and William A. Hurst.  The lawsuit seeks to enforce collection of $18.75 million owed to ENGlobal and its affiliates for services performed on an ethanol plant in Louisiana, and allege fraud and personal liability by owners of South Louisiana Ethanol, LLC.

In November 2009, the Company filed a petition entitled ENGlobal Engineering, Inc. vs. Alon USA, L.P., Alon USA GP, LLC and Alon USA Refining, Inc. in the 162nd District Court of Dallas County, Case Number 09-15915-I.  The lawsuit seeks to enforce the collection of the $3.0 million owed to ENGlobal for services performed for a refinery rebuild project that is remaining as amounts due on a letter payment agreement between ENGlobal and Alon USA, LP (“Alon”) and to foreclose on its lien.  The Company had previously filed a materialman’s and mechanic’s lien on February 13, 2009.  In Alon’s answer, Alon has pled, and the Company disputes, that the Company is not entitled to any recovery because it committed a prior material breach, has not given offsets for alleged deficient work, has billed for work it allegedly did not perform or was not authorized to perform and is obligated to furnish Alon a recoupment of previous monies paid in offset of the current debt.  On April 6, 2010, Alon USA, L.P., Alon USA GP, LLC and Alon USA Refining, Inc. filed an Original Counterclaim to the Company’s petition.  The counterclaim seeks damages in an amount totaling more than $3.0 million due to alleged gross negligence and professional malpractice.  The Company has filed a motion for summary judgment on its breach of contract claim and a motion for partial summary judgment seeking to dispose of Alon’s affirmative defenses to the breach of contract claim.  The motion for the summary judgment hearing was July 19, 2010 and the judge has taken the matter under advisement.

ENGlobal was named as a defendant in a lawsuit entitled Ecoproduct Solutions, L.P. vs. ENGlobal Engineering and Swenson Technology, Inc. The lawsuit was filed on October 8, 2009 in the 270th Judicial District Court of Harris County, Texas, Case Number 2009-64881, and was based on a contract for engineering services performed between November 2004 and August 2005 and for which ENGlobal received approximately $700,000.  Ecoproduct claimed that it incurred actual damages of $45 million and sought to recover actual, consequential and punitive damages.  On January 28, 2010, the court granted ENGlobal’s Motion for Summary Judgment and dismissed with prejudice Ecoproduct’s cla ims against ENGlobal in their entirety.  Ecoproduct filed a motion to reconsider which was denied by the court.  Ecoproduct has appealed and, barring a reversal of the summary judgment, ENGlobal appears to face little to no further exposure in this matter.

As of the date of these interim financial statements, we are party to several legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business that we believe have been reserved for, are covered by insurance or if determined adversely to us, whether individually or in the aggregate, would not have a material adverse effect on our results of operations or financial position.  However, we cannot predict the ultimate outcomes of these matters with certainty.  In addition, the Company has filed suit against a number of its clients for payment of accounts receivable.  Although the Company believes it will receive favorable judgments in these collection matters, due to impact of the downturn of the business and credit climate on its clients’ businesses, it may not be able to fully collect on judgments it rece ives.

Insurance

The Company carries a broad range of insurance coverage, including general and business automobile liability, commercial property, professional errors and omissions, workers’ compensation insurance, director’s and officer’s liability insurance and a general umbrella policy.  The Company is not aware of any claims in excess of insurance recoveries.  ENGlobal is partially self-funded for health insurance claims.  Provisions for expected future payments are accrued based on the Company’s experience.  Specific stop loss levels provide protection for the Company with $200,000 per occurrence and approximately $15.7 million in the aggregate for each policy year being covered by a separate insurance policy.  The self-insurance liability, which is included in the Accrued Compensation and Benefits line of the balance sheet, was $1.2 million as of June 30, 2010 and $0.9 million as of December 31, 2009.
 
 
 
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
 
 
NOTE 11 – ACQUISITIONS

In April 2010, a subsidiary of the Company acquired selected assets of Control Dynamics International, LP (“CDI”) a privately-held automation firm based in Houston, Texas.  CDI designs and manufactures industrial automation control systems primarily for the upstream energy industry.  CDI complements the services currently performed by the Automation segment and will allow ENGlobal to expand further into the upstream market.  For accounting purposes, the acquisition was an immaterial business combination.  Total consideration approximated $3.1 million comprised of $1.9 million in cash, a $0.5 million two-year installment note and $0.7 million in contingent payments related to first year earnings performance and sales of specific technology related projects during the three years fol lowing the acquisition.  The estimated fair value of the contingent payments is the acquisition date present value of management’s estimate of the payments that will ultimately be made.  While the actual contingent payment amounts may vary from management’s estimate, they may not exceed $1.5 million.  Under the terms of the agreement, ENGlobal did not assume any CDI debt, nor was it required to issue any stock as consideration for the acquired assets.  A key member of CDI’s management team entered into an employment agreement with the Company.

The acquisition, which was structured as a taxable transaction, was accounted for following the requirements of ASC 805.  The Company recognized customer relationships, covenants not to compete and developed technology as identifiable finite-lived intangible assets.  The intangible assets were recognized at their fair values on the acquisition date.  The customer relations and covenants not to compete intangible assets are being amortized over 5 years while the developed technology intangible asset is being amortized over 7.5 years beginning April 2010.  The fair values were determined by management using an income approach methodology that is consistent with previous similar acquisitions.  Results of CDI operations are included in the Automation segment beginning April 0;1, 2010.

The $0.3 million residual portion of consideration was recognized as goodwill in our Automation segment, all of which is deductible for income tax purposes.  Goodwill represents management’s estimate of the cost associated with acquiring CDI’s power consulting reputation, technical expertise, assembled workforce and the potential synergies with our other energy infrastructure consulting businesses.  Acquisition cost of $104,000 was incurred and expensed as general and administrative expenses in the Automation segment during the six months ended June 30, 2010.

Total consideration was allocated to assets and liabilities acquired as follows (in thousands).

 
Current assets
  $ 366  
 
Property and equipment
    37  
           
 
Current liabilities
    (238 )
 
Identifiable intangibles
       
 
   Customer relationships
    1,514  
 
   Technology
    908  
 
   Covenants not to compete
    229  
 
Goodwill
    277  
 
Total consideration
  $ 3,093  





 
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 ITEM 2.     MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain information contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, as well as other written and oral statements made or incorporated by reference from time to time by the Company and its representatives in other reports, filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, press releases, conferences or otherwise, may be deemed to be forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.  This information includes, without limitation, statements concerning the Company’s future financial position and results of operations, planned capital expenditures, business strategy and other plans for future operations, the future mix of revenues and business, customer retention, project reversals, commitments and contingent liabili ties, future demand and industry conditions.  Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to have been correct.  We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.  Generally, the words “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “expect,” “may” and similar expressions, identify forward-looking statements, which generally are not historical in nature.  Actual results could differ materially from the results described in the forward-looking statements due to the risks and uncertainties set forth in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, the specific risk factors identified in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009, and those described fro m time to time in our future reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The following discussion is qualified in its entirety by, and should be read in conjunction with, the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements, including the notes thereto, included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009.

MD&A Overview

The following list sets forth a general overview of certain significant changes in the Company’s financial condition and results of operations for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2010, compared to the corresponding periods in 2009.

     
During the three months
ended June 30, 2010
   
During the six months
ended June 30, 2010
 
Revenues
 
Decreased 7.7%
 
 
Decreased 18.3%
 
 
Gross profit
Decreased 42.8%
 
Decreased 49.2%
 
 
Operating income
Decreased 2,208.8%
 
Decreased 338.3%
 
 
SG&A expense
Increased 52.2%
 
Increased 27.4%
 
 
Net income
Decreased 9,134.0%
 
Decreased 393.5%
 
 

 
 
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Management's Discussion and Analysis (continued)
 
 
 
 
Selected Balance Sheet Comparisons
 
As of
June 30,
   
As of
December 31,
   
As of
June 30,
 
   
2010
   
2009
   
2009
 
   
(dollars in thousands)
 
                   
Working capital
  $ 26,409     $ 36,308     $ 50,904  
                         
Total assets
  $ 105,562     $ 110,635     $ 124,181  
                         
Long-term debt and capital leases, net of current portion
  $ 1,585     $ 6,149     $ 14,196  
                         
Stockholders’ equity
  $ 72,068     $ 78,711     $ 79,117  
                         
Days sales outstanding
    56       55       69  

Long-term debt and capital leases, net of current portion, decreased 73.8%, or $4.5 million, from $6.1 million as of December 31, 2009 to $1.6 million as of June 30, 2010. As a percentage of stockholders’ equity, long-term debt decreased to 2.2% from 7.8% over this six-month period due primarily to a $5.2 million pay down on our line of credit.  The Company manages its billing and client collection processes toward reducing days sales outstanding to the extent practicable.  We believe that our allowance for bad debt is adequate to cover any potential non-payment by our customers.

 
Total stockholders’ equity decreased 8.4%, or $6.6 million, from $78.7 million as of December 31, 2009 to $72.1 million as of June 30, 2010.  The decrease in stockholders’ equity compared to June 30, 2009 was 8.8%, or $7.0 million.



 
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Management's Discussion and Analysis (continued)

Consolidated Results of Operations for the Three Months
Ended June 30, 2010 and 2009
(Unaudited)

For the three months ended
June 30, 2010
  (dollars in thousands)
 
Engineering
   
Construction
   
Automation
   
Land
 
All Other
   
Consolidated
   
                                         
Revenue before eliminations
  $ 32,110     $ 20,391     $ 15,804     $ 5,825     $ -     $ 74,130      
Inter-segment eliminations
    (233 )     (178 )     (14 )     -       -       (425 )    
Revenue
    31,877       20,213       15,790       5,825       -       73,705   100.0
%
Gross profit
    1,268       1,385       744       634       -       4,031   5.5
%
SG&A
    4,510       519       1,301       475       3,468       10,273   13.9
%
Operating income (loss)
    (3,242 )     866       (557 )     159       (3,468 )     (6,242 ) (8.4 %)
Other income (expense)
                                            159   0.2
%
Interest income (expense)
                                            (78 ) (0.1 %)
Tax provision
                                            1,644   2.2
%
Net loss
                                          $ (4,517 ) (6.1 %)
Diluted earnings per share
                                          $ (0.16 )    
                                                     
For the three months ended
June 30, 2009
(dollars in thousands)
                                                   
                                                     
Revenue before eliminations
  $ 33,475     $ 22,664     $ 15,578     $ 8,412     $ -     $ 80,129      
Inter-segment eliminations
    (21 )     (228 )     (1 )     -       -       (250 )    
Revenue
    33,454       22,436       15,577       8,412       -       79,879   100.0
%
Gross profit
    2,753       1,789       1,217       1,288       -       7,047   8.8
%
SG&A
    1,638       418       934       365       3,396       6,751   8.4
%
Operating income (loss)
    1,115       1,371       283       923       (3,396 )     296   0.4
%
Other income (expense)
                                            (113 ) (0.1 %)
Interest income (expense)
                                            (120 ) (0.2 %)
Tax provision
                                            (13 ) (0.0 %)
Net income
                                          $ 50   0.1
%
Diluted earnings per share
                                          $ 0.00      
                                                     
Increase/(Decrease)
in Operating Results
(dollars in thousands)
                                                   
                                                     
Revenue before eliminations
  $ (1,365 )   $ (2,273 )   $ 226     $ (2,587 )   $ -     $ (5,999 )    
Inter-segment eliminations
    (212 )     50       (13 )     -       -       (175 )    
Revenue
    (1,577 )     (2,223 )     213       (2,587 )     -       (6,174 ) (7.7 %)
Gross profit
    (1,485 )     (404 )     (473 )     (654 )     -       (3,016 ) (42.8 %)
SG&A
    2,872       101       367       110       72       3,522   52.2
%
Operating income (loss)
    (4,357 )     (505 )     (840 )     (764 )     (72 )     (6,538 ) (2208.8 %)
Other income (expense)
                                            272   240.7
%
Interest income (expense)
                                            42   35.0
%
Tax provision
                                            1,657   (12746.2 %)
Net loss
                                          $ (4,567 ) (9134.0 %)
Diluted earnings per share
                                          $ (0.16 )    


 
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Management's Discussion and Analysis (continued)

Consolidated Results of Operations for the Six Months
Ended June 30, 2010 and 2009
(Unaudited)

For the six months ended
June 30, 2010
(dollars in thousands)
Engineering
 
Construction
 
Automation
 
Land
   
All Other
Consolidated
 
                                         
Revenue before eliminations
$
61,538
 
$
37,570
 
$
31,021
 
$
12,095
 
$
-
 
$
142,224
     
Inter-segment eliminations
 
(233
)
 
(288
)
 
(14
)
 
-
   
-
   
(535
)
   
Revenue
 
61,305
   
37,282
   
31,007
   
12,095
   
-
   
141,689
 
100.0
%
Gross profit
 
3,181
   
2,145
   
2,126
   
1,451
   
-
   
8,903
 
6.3
%
SG&A
 
6,904
   
908
   
2,202
   
922
   
6,720
   
17,656
 
12.5
%
Operating income (loss)
 
(3,723
)
 
1,237
   
(76
)
 
529
   
(6,720
)
 
(8,753
)
(6.2
%)
Other income (expense)
                               
148
 
0.1
%
Interest income (expense)
                               
(154
)
(0.1
%)
Tax provision
                               
2,704
 
1.9
%
Net loss
                             
$
(6,055
)
(4.3
%)
Diluted earnings per share
                             
$
(0.22
)
   
                                         
For the six months ended
June 30, 2009
(dollars in thousands)
                                       
                                         
Revenue before eliminations
$
76,590
 
$
45,214
 
$
36,255
 
$
17,498
 
$
-
 
$
175,557
     
Inter-segment eliminations
 
(561
)
 
(1,541
)
 
(87
)
 
-
   
-
   
(2,189
)
   
Revenue
 
76,029
   
43,673
   
36,168
   
17,498
   
-
   
173,368
 
100.0
%
Gross profit
 
7,369
   
3,429
   
4,074
   
2,659
   
-
   
17,531
 
10.1
%
SG&A
 
2,964
   
894
   
2,219
   
1,002
   
6,779
   
13,858
 
8.0
%
Operating income (loss)
 
4,405
   
2,535
   
1,855
   
1,657
   
(6,779
)
 
3,673
 
2.1
%
Other income (expense)
                               
151
 
0.1
%
Interest income (expense)
                               
(331
)
(0.2
%)
Tax provision
                               
(1,430
)
(0.8
%)
Net income
                             
$
2,063
 
1.2
%
Diluted earnings per share
                             
$
0.07
     
                                         
Increase/(Decrease)
in Operating Results
(dollars in thousands)
                                       
                                         
Revenue before eliminations
$
(15,052
)
$
(7,644
)
$
(5,234
)
$
(5,403
)
$
-
 
$
(33,333
)
   
Inter-segment eliminations
 
328
   
1,253
   
73
   
-
   
-
   
1,654
     
Revenue
 
(14,724
)
 
(6,391
)
 
(5,161
)
 
(5,403
)
 
-
   
(31,679
)
(18.3
%)
Gross profit
 
(4,188
)
 
(1,284
)
 
(1,948
)
 
(1,208
)
 
-
   
(8,628
)
(49.2
%)
SG&A
 
3,940
   
14
   
(17
)
 
(80
)
 
(59
)
 
3,798
 
27.4
%
Operating income (loss)
 
(8,128
)
 
(1,298
)
 
(1,931
)
 
(1,128
)
 
59
   
(12,426
)
(338.3
%)
Other income (expense)
                               
(3
)
(2.0
%)
Interest income (expense)
                               
177
 
53.5
%
Tax provision
                               
4,134
 
(289.1
%)
Net loss
                             
$
(8,118
)
(393.5
%)
Diluted earnings per share
                             
$
(0.29
)
   

 
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Management's Discussion and Analysis (continued)
 

ENGlobal is currently facing a number of challenges.  Due to the current economic conditions and to the reluctance on the part of our customers to undertake new projects, fewer projects are available, available projects are relatively small and pricing is extremely competitive.  Each of these factors adversely impacts our profitability and backlog.  In addition, collection of receivables has become more challenging as the economy has continued to see only modest improvement.  Management believes that past lay-offs and the reduction in employee benefits for remaining employees, necessitated by the adverse impact of industry conditions on the Company’s operations, have negatively affected employee morale and retention.  This may make it difficult to staff projects effectively as ec onomic conditions improve.  In the face of these issues, management is focusing on the need to maintain an internal culture and external reputation for providing high quality, responsive and cost-effective work.  Under the leadership of our new Chief Executive Officer, we are in the process of evaluating and making changes in our internal management operations to address these issues.  While management changes such as those in process can be disruptive in the short term, we believe that the long-term impact of the changes will be favorable. We are also expanding into international operations which we believe will improve our results.

The decline in net income during the three months ended June 30, 2010 compared to the three months ended June 30, 2009 was due in part to the effect of lower oil and gas processing margins, the uncertainty created by proposed U.S. government regulation in the oil and gas industry, the unavailability of project financing and the generally weak economy.  These factors have led our clients to spend less for our services through the deferral or cancellation of both capital and maintenance projects.  Delays in reducing our staffing levels, combined with declining backlog, resulted in lower utilization rates and materially impacted our gross profit margin.  Competition has increased for the amount of project work on the market, putting significant downward pressure on our billing rate structures and p rofit margins.  In response to the economic pressures, we have also increased our sales efforts; therefore, increasing costs to focus on winning new work, expanding into new markets, and increasing our client base.

The Company recognizes service revenue as soon as the services are performed.  For clients that we consider higher risk, due to past payment history or history of not providing written work authorizations, we have deferred revenue recognition until we receive either a written authorization or a payment.  The current amount of revenue deferred for these reasons is $1.2 million.  The majority of the Company’s service revenue historically has been provided through cost-plus contracts, whereas revenue from a majority of our fabrication and turnkey EPC projects has been earned on fixed-price contracts.  We expect a majority of the deferred revenue to be realized in the third quarter of 2010.

Revenue on fixed-price contracts is recorded primarily using the percentage-of-completion (cost-to-cost) method.  Under this method, revenue on long-term contracts is recognized in the ratio that contract costs incurred bear to total estimated contract costs.  Revenue and gross margin on fixed-price contracts are subject to revision throughout the lives of the contracts and any required adjustments are made in the period in which the revisions become known.  To manage unknown risks, management may use contingency amounts to increase the estimated costs, therefore lowering the earned revenues until the risks are better identified and quantified or have been mitigated.  We currently have $1.5 million in contingency.  Losses on contracts are recorded in full as they are identified. & #160;We expect a majority of the contingency amount to be realized in the third quarter of 2010 with the remainder of the contingency to be realized by year end.

In the course of providing our services, we routinely provide engineering, materials and equipment and may provide construction services on a direct hire or subcontractor basis.  Generally, the materials, equipment and subcontractor costs are passed through to our clients and reimbursed, along with fees, which in total are at margins lower than those of our normal core business.  In accordance with industry practice and generally accepted accounting principles, all such costs and fees are included in reported revenue.  The use of subcontractor services can change significantly from project to project; therefore, changes in revenue and gross profit, SG&A expense and operating income as a percent of revenue may not be indicative of the Company’s core business trends.
 
 
 
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Management's Discussion and Analysis (continued)
 
 
Operating SG&A expense includes management and staff compensation, office costs such as rents and utilities, depreciation, amortization, travel and other expenses generally unrelated to specific contracts, but directly related to the support of a segment’s operations.

All other SG&A expense is comprised primarily of business development costs, as well as costs related to the executive, investor relations/governance, finance, accounting, safety, human resources, project controls, legal and information technology departments, and other costs generally unrelated to specific projects, but which are incurred to support corporate activities and initiatives.

Industry Overview:
We believe that our year-to-date revenues have been adversely affected by macroeconomic and industry conditions, particularly on the domestic front, and that our revenue for the remainder of fiscal year 2010 is not likely to increase unless these conditions improve significantly.  We anticipate, however, that our performance may improve based on our expansion into international markets where industry conditions are more robust. For over a year, our domestic clients have been spending significantly less on both capital and maintenance energy-related projects in which we could participate.  We have been encouraged in recent months by an increasing trend of client inquiries and proposal activity in some of the sectors we serve, as well as signing several new client Master Service Agreements since the first of the year .  However, the extent to which the generally depressed level of client spending will persist and the resulting impact on our financial results is not clear and many industry experts believe that the depressed spending levels will continue through 2010.

In the past, ENGlobal has benefited from significant capital projects in the downstream refinery market, primarily related to increasing capacity, utilizing heavy or sour crude oil, and rebuilding facilities damaged by accidents or natural disasters.  Most domestic refiners have now chosen to defer significant new spending due to economic conditions, lower refining margins, lower refinery utilization and uncertainty created by proposed government regulation.  The Company expects that once market conditions improve, there will be a continuation of compliance-driven refining projects, such as Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) environmental initiatives and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) process safety management and other safety-related projects.  Also, the Company is seeing opportu nities to participate in projects to upgrade obsolete automation and control systems at existing refineries.

The downstream petrochemical industry has historically been a good source of projects for ENGlobal.  We continue to see a fairly steady level of both maintenance and small capital projects from this industry, but pricing on these projects is extremely competitive.  We anticipate that future petrochemical work undertaken in the United States will consist primarily of smaller capital projects or maintenance projects.  Further, we believe that more opportunity may be found in major grassroots petrochemical projects which will continue to be undertaken overseas, located either closer to product demand in emerging economies or closer to less expensive feedstocks.  As a result, we are actively evaluating overseas projects in this arena.

The midstream industry, consisting of pipeline transportation, storage and natural gas processing, has continued to be negatively impacted by the industry downturn.  ENGlobal is capable of providing a midstream client with several services in addition to engineering, such as right-of-way acquisition, regulatory permitting, inspection and construction management.  Our clients are able to take advantage of our ‘all in’ capabilities in this sector.  The drivers we see behind growth in domestic midstream activity include:  (1) crude oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids, or refined products, transportation away from active shale discoveries in various parts of the United States, (2) increasing activity in natural gas liquids processing given improved fractionation margins, ( 3) movement of heavy Canadian crude oil into the United States, (4) movement of refined products from Gulf Coast refineries to the Midwestern and Northeastern United States, and (5) repairs and upgrades to the aging pipeline infrastructure which is driven by DOT pipeline integrity requirements.

Driven by government stimulus and improving credit availability, alternative energy may present the Company with new project opportunities.  To date, ENGlobal has mainly focused its efforts on biomass processes, such as those related to the production of ethanol and biofuels, and the gasification of refinery petroleum coke, municipal waste and other feedstocks as an energy source.  In addition, the Company has been pursuing business on electric power generation and transmission and distribution of energy, as a large amount of capital spending is expected in the coming years, including the transporting of renewable electric energy produced in remote areas to population centers.  In many cases, alternative energy projects are being developed by new and smaller firms that expect to benefit from government gr ants and tax incentives, rather than our larger, traditional energy clients.
 
 
 
22

Management's Discussion and Analysis (continued)
 

ENGlobal expects that, for the foreseeable future, a majority of the large capital energy-related projects will be built overseas.  Therefore, the Company is forming business relationships with operating companies and other service providers that may result in an increased amount of engineering and related service work on international projects.  The Company also expects that our large integrated oil and gas clients will continue to spend the major portion of their capital budgets on upstream exploration and production activities.  Over time, ENGlobal expects to increase its activity in the upstream area, as evidenced by our recent acquisition of CDI.  We are also performing engineering services on a small number of domestic civil infrastructure projects as a means of offsetting reduced large ca pital project work from our heritage clients.

We are not immune to the current economic events and depressed level of client spending as evidenced by lower year to date revenues in all of our segments, as well as by our consolidated net losses.  While we believe these conditions will improve eventually, we cannot be certain of the timing of this improvement, especially given the trend in our revenues and our decreased backlog.  Until conditions improve, we will continue to experience delayed and cancelled projects, intense pricing competition, more clients requiring fixed-price contracts and a declining backlog.  In addition, we are adversely affected by general economic conditions, reduced credit availability, lower refining margins, lower refinery utilization and uncertainty created by proposed government regulation.  We believe this is a n industry wide phenomenon.  However, we are taking significant steps, such as increased focus on business development, to improve our ability to respond to these conditions in a manner that will allow the Company to return to profitability.  We believe each of the Company’s business segments is well positioned for growth when market conditions improve for the following reasons:

·  
ENGlobal has served many of our valued clients over a long period of time, and these strong business relationships are the foundation of our business.  We are also continuously undertaking business development activities to form new long-term client relationships.  While some clients are basing their purchasing decisions on overall costs rather than existing relationships, we continue to see project awards from our long-term clients and we have entered into several new “preferred provider” or Master Service Agreements since the first of the year.

·  
Our business relies primarily on small to mid-sized projects, many of which fall into the “run and maintain” category.  Many of the projects we work on are driven by regulatory compliance and maintenance requirements that need to be completed in a certain timeline regardless of economic conditions.

·  
We believe that new pipelines and storage facilities will be required in the United States as a result of the need to transport crude oil and natural gas from developing basins and shale plays, such as the Bakken, Haynesville, Marcellus, Eagle Ford and Rocky Mountain areas.  Although we cannot be certain of the timing of this activity within the United Sates, we also see continued need for pipelines to transport imported sources of energy, such as Canadian crude, liquefied natural gas and refined products.  We are entering into more international contracts and actively working to increase our ability to take advantage of these opportunities outside of the United States.

·  
A significant part of our Automation segment’s work is driven by our clients’ need to replace aging and obsolete distributed control system (“DCS”) and analytical equipment.  While some of these expenditures can be deferred, and Automation revenues and backlog have declined significantly since the comparable period in 2009, the need to replace DCS and other equipment has historically provided reliable and recurring projects for us.  We expect to benefit as certain DCS manufacturers are currently phasing out their support for heritage platforms and launching new platforms.  Although the timing of this is uncertain, we believe that with such a large installed base, our clients will be required to migrate to newer DCS platforms.  Our Automation segment also has historically benefited from it s ability to sell work to larger engineering and construction firms, thus gaining access to major international projects through tier one firms.
 
 
 
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Management's Discussion and Analysis (continued)

 
·  
About half of the states in the U.S. have enacted Renewable Portfolio Standards, which mandate a timeline and percentage for electricity generation from renewable sources, such as wind, solar, geothermal and biomass.  We believe that this factor, together with the United States focusing on energy independence, environmental concerns and government stimulus, should work together to drive demand for alternative and sustainable sources of energy.

·  
Facilities in the energy industry, as well as in many other industries, are aging.  No grass roots refinery has been built in the United States since 1976, and many of the country’s large pipelines were installed over 40 years ago.  Although this condition has been in place for a number of years and timing is uncertain, we anticipate that maintaining and rebuilding this aging infrastructure - an ENGlobal core competency - will benefit the Company.

Specific segment information contained below in this section provides further detail regarding the reasons for changes in our financial performance from period to period.
 
 
Revenue:
Of the overall decrease in revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2010, as compared to the comparable 2009 period, approximately $1.6 million was attributable to our Engineering segment, $2.2 million to our Construction segment and $2.6 million to our Land segment, offset by an increase of $0.2 million in our Automation segment.

Of the overall decrease in revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2010, as compared to the comparable 2009 period, approximately $14.7 million was attributable to our Engineering segment, $6.4 million to our Construction segment, $5.4 million to our Land segment and $5.2 million to our Automation segment.

Many of our clients continue to delay or cancel scheduled capital projects due to current economic conditions and lower oil prices.  They are focusing more on “run and maintain” type smaller projects.  These types of projects focus on work for required maintenance to keep the plant up and running but not on new capital expansions.  Competition has increased greatly for the amount of project work on the market.

Gross Profit:
The overall $3.0 million decrease in gross profit for the three months ended June 30, 2010, as compared to the comparable 2009 period, was attributable to approximately $0.5 million in decreased revenue and approximately $2.5 million in increased costs.  As a percentage of revenue, gross profit decreased from 8.8% to 5.5% for the three months ended June 30, 2010 compared to the same period in 2009.

The overall $8.6 million decrease in gross profit for the six months ended June 30, 2010, as compared to the comparable 2009 period, was attributable to approximately $3.2 million in decreased revenue and approximately $5.4 million in increased costs.  As a percentage of revenue, gross profit decreased from 10.1% to 6.3% for the six months ended June 30, 2010 compared to the same period in 2009.

The continued decreases in revenue volume and backlog have lowered our utilization of our billable resources resulting in increased non-project overhead costs to retain employees.  We also continue to renegotiate existing contracts and accept new contracts at lower margins in order to obtain and retain work due to the current market pressure.
 
 
 
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Management's Discussion and Analysis (continued)
 
 
Selling, General, and Administrative:
The increase in operating SG&A expense for the three months ended June 30, 2010, as compared to the comparable 2009 period, primarily consisted of increases of $3.1 million in bad debt expense mainly attributable to the Bigler write off, $0.2 million in salaries and employee related expenses, $0.1 million in professional service expense and $0.1 million in amortization expense attributable to the CDI acquisition, offset by decreases of $0.1 million in facilities expenses.  Operating SG&A is discussed in further detail in each of the segment sections
 
The increase in all other SG&A expense for the three months ended June 30, 2010, as compared to the comparable 2009 period, was primarily the result of an increase of $0.4 million in salaries and employee related expenses, offset by an aggregate decrease of $0.3 million in facilities expenses, office expense, professional service expense, amortization expense and depreciation expense.  As a percentage of revenue, all other SG&A expense increased to 4.7% for the three months ended June 30, 2010, from 4.3% for the comparable prior-year period.

The increase in operating SG&A expense for the six months ended June 30, 2010, as compared to the comparable 2009 period, primarily consisted of increases of $2.8 million in bad debt expense mainly attributable to the Bigler write off, $0.9 million in professional service expense and $0.2 million in amortization expense mainly attributable to the CDI acquisition.

The decrease in all other SG&A expense for the six months ended June 30, 2010, as compared to the comparable 2009 period, was primarily the result of an aggregate decrease of $0.4 million in professional service expense, depreciation expense, office expenses, facilities expenses and amortization expense, offset by an increase of $0.3 million in salaries and employee related expenses.  As a percentage of revenue, all other SG&A expense increased to 4.7% for the six months ended June 30, 2010, from 3.9% for the comparable prior-year period.

Operating Income:
The decrease in operating income for the three months ended June 30, 2010, as compared to the comparable 2009 period, was attributable to lower revenue levels, renegotiated lower margins on contracts as well as increased costs for maintaining core employees at a time when the Company had fewer projects and increased SG&A costs.

The decrease in operating income for the six months ended June 30, 2010, as compared to the comparable 2009 period, was attributable to lower revenue levels, renegotiated lower margins on contracts as well as increased costs for maintaining core employees at a time when the Company had fewer projects and increased SG&A costs.

Other Income/Expense, net:
Other income for the three months ended June 30, 2010 mainly consisted of $150,000 for a legal settlement, while other expense for the same period in 2009 consisted of $101,000 in losses from an investment in a Costa Rican company.

Other income for the six months ended June 30, 2010, mainly consisted of $150,000 for a legal settlement.  Other income for the same period in 2009 consisted of $300,000 from insurance proceeds related to Hurricane Ike, offset by expenses of $145,000 in losses from an investment in a Costa Rican company.

Interest Income/Expense, net:
Interest expense decreased for both the three and six months ended June 30, 2010, as compared to the comparable 2009 period, due to the lower balances on our line of credit and a favorable LIBOR rate option in our Credit Agreement.

Tax Provision:
Income tax expense for both the three months and six months ended June 30, 2010, as compared to the comparable 2009 period, decreased due to the decrease in operating income.  The effective rate is lower due to the majority of the Company’s work being completed in a state that calculates taxes based on the gross margin rather than net income.
 
 
 
25

Management's Discussion and Analysis (continued)
 
 
Net Income:
As a result of the changes detailed above, net loss for the three months ended June 30, 2010 increased to a loss of $4.5 million from a nominal income for the comparable prior year period.

As a result of the changes detailed above, net loss for the six months ended June 30, 2010 increased $8.1 million to a loss of $6.0 million from an income of $2.1 million for the comparable prior year period.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Overview
The Company defines liquidity as its ability to pay liabilities as they become due, fund business operations and meet monetary contractual obligations.  Our primary source of liquidity at June 30, 2010 was borrowings under our senior revolving credit facility with Wells Fargo Bank.  Cash on hand at June 30, 2010 totaled $0.2 million and availability under the credit facility, after consideration of loan covenant restrictions, totaled $23.6 million, resulting in total liquidity of $23.8 million.  As of June 30, 2010, management believes the Company is positioned to meet its liquidity requirements for the next 12 months.

At June 30, 2010, the amount outstanding on the Company’s line of credit was $0.8 million compared to $13.2 million at June 30, 2009.

Although our revenues, profits and opportunities have contracted over the past year, we still believe we are a growth company positioned to expand when general economic conditions improve.  We expect to continue to manage our business to achieve reasonable growth objectives that are commensurate with profitable operations given existing and anticipated economic conditions. We believe that when market conditions improve, we will, once again, experience organic growth.  In the meantime, management has been tasked with right sizing the Company to reduce costs and to enhance productivity.

The current competitive contracting environment exposes us to situations in which our clients may become unable or unwilling to complete a contract and meet their obligations to us in the normal course of business.  These situations cause unexpected liquidity requirements, lower than expected profits and even losses.  We currently are financing more than $11.6 million relating to the SLE and Alon projects, described more fully in Note 10 to the condensed consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. While these situations have caused the Company to incur higher interest costs than would otherwise have been incurred, our liquidity remains sufficient to meet our objectives.  Even though the Company believes it will receive favorable judgments in legal proceedings reg arding these situations, due to the current business environment and weak credit climate, just prevailing in disputes may not assure that cash or assets will be realized and that the Company will not be left with assets it cannot employ.

Despite the Company’s favorable liquidity situation, cash and the availability of cash could be materially restricted if:

 
(i)
revenues continue to decline as a result of the factors discussed in the Industry and Company Overview section,
 
(ii)
amounts billed are not collected or are not collected in a timely manner,
 
(iii)
circumstances prevent the timely internal processing of invoices,
 
(iv)
project mix shifts from cost-reimbursable to fixed-price contracts during significant periods of growth,
 
(v)
the Company loses one or more of its major customers or its major customers significantly reduce the amount of work requested from the Company,
 
(vi)
the Company experiences cost overruns on fixed-price contracts,
 
(vii)
our client mix shifts from our historical owner-operator client base to more developer-based clients,
 
(viii)
acquisitions are not integrated timely or effectively, or
 
(ix)
we are unable to meet the covenants of the Wells Fargo Credit Facility.

If any such event occurs, we would be forced to consider alternative financing options.

Historically, we have satisfied our cash requirement through operations and borrowings under a revolving credit facility.  In December 2009, the Company entered into a new credit agreement with Wells Fargo Bank, which provides a twenty-eight month, $25 million senior secured revolving credit facility (“Wells Fargo Credit Facility”).  The Wells Fargo Credit Facility is guaranteed by substantially all of the Company’s subsidiaries, is secured by substantially all of the Company’s assets and positions Wells Fargo as senior to all other debt.  There was $0.8 million outstanding on the Wells Fargo Credit Facility as of June 30, 2010.  The remaining borrowings available under the Wells Fargo Credit Facility as of June 30, 2010 were $23.6 million after consideration of loan covenant restrictions.
 
 
 
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Management's Discussion and Analysis (continued)
 

The Wells Fargo Credit Facility requires the Company to maintain certain financial covenants as of the end of each calendar quarter, including the following:

·  
Total Liabilities to Tangible Net Worth Ratio not greater than 2.25 to 1.00;
·  
Asset Coverage Ratio not less than 2.00 to 1.00; and
·  
Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio not less than 1.75 to 1.00.

The Wells Fargo Credit Facility also contains covenants that place certain limitations on the Company including limits on capital expenditures, other indebtedness, mergers, asset sales, investment, guaranties, restrictions on certain distributions and pledges of assets.

The Company was not in compliance with all covenants under the Wells Fargo Credit Facility as of June 30, 2010.  During the current quarterly reporting period, our Total Liabilities to Tangible Net Worth Ratio was 0.76 to 1.00; our Asset Coverage Ratio was 56.07 to 1.00; and our Fixed Charge Ratio was (1.00) to 1.00.  During the six month period ended June 30, 2010 we expended or committed approximately 20%, or $0.7 million, of the $3.5 million fiscal year covenant limitation on capital expenditures. The balance of our capital expenditures for the six month period has been for normal operating requirements including office furniture, computers, software and vehicles.  The Company does not expect to exceed the covenant limitation for capital expenditures during the balance of the current fiscal year.

During the three month period ended June 30, 2010 our Total Liabilities to Tangible Net Worth Ratio covenant level increased slightly over its respective average ratios for the four previous quarterly periods and our Asset Coverage Ratio covenant level improved over its respective average ratios for the four previous quarterly periods.  The Company’s Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2010 was not in compliance with the Wells Fargo Credit Facility covenant; however, Wells Fargo waived its default rights with respect to the breach for the second quarter of 2010 only.

Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
Operations generated approximately $8.9 million in net cash during the six months ended June 30, 2010, compared with net cash generated from operations of $14.0 million during the same period in 2009.  Operations generated approximately $2.4 million in net cash during the three months ended June 30, 2010, compared to the $5.8 million used for the three months ended June 30, 2009.

The primary changes in working capital accounts during the six months ended June 30, 2010 were:

·  
Decreased Trade Receivables – The decrease of $1.6 million from December 31, 2009, was primarily the result of an overall decline in operating activity.  Our days sales outstanding has fluctuated from 69 days for the three month period ended June 30, 2009, to 55 days for the twelve month period ended December 31, 2009, to 56 days at the end of the three month period ended June 30, 2010.  The Company manages its billing and client collection processes toward reducing days sales outstanding to the extent practicable.  We believe that our allowance for bad debt is adequate to cover any potential non-payment by our customers.

·  
Increased Accrued Compensation and Benefits – The increase of $4.3 million is due to a timing issue for payroll payments.  As of December 31, 2009, the payroll for the last period of the year had been paid while the payroll for the last period of the quarter as of June 30, 2010 had not been paid.

·  
Increased Current Portion of Long-Term Debt and Leases – The increase of $1.7 million from December 31, 2009 was due to the additions of the Westech Engineering, Inc. and Control Dynamics International, L.P. notes and the Wells Fargo Credit Facility loan balance being current instead of long-term due to the covenant breach.
 
 
 
27

 

 
·  
Decreased Cost and Billings on Uncompleted Contracts – The decrease of $0.8 million from December 31, 2009 was primarily due to the overall decline in operating activity.

·  
Increased Other Current Liabilities – The increase of $2.4 million from December 31, 2009 is due to the increases of project reserves for legal issues and a client deposit on a specific project.

·  
Increased Federal and Income Tax Receivable – The increase of $1.2 million from December 31, 2009, was due to the net loss recorded during the six months ended June 30, 2010.

           Stock Repurchase Program:
Effective May 14, 2010, our Board of Directors authorized a total expenditure of $2.5 million to repurchase shares of the Company’s common stock. During the quarter ended June 30, 2010, we purchased 329,629 shares at an average cost of $2.43 per share through open market purchases under this authorization. At June 30, 2010, approximately $1.7 million remains authorized in the stock repurchase program.  The program does not have an expiration date.


 
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Management's Discussion and Analysis (continued)
 
Engineering Segment Results



 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
2010
 
2009
 
Increase/(Decrease)
 
(dollars in thousands)
Revenue before eliminations
$
32,110
       
$
33,475
       
$
(1,365
)
   
Inter-segment eliminations
 
(233
)
       
(21
)
       
(212
)
   
Total revenue
$
31,877
       
$
33,454
       
$
(1,577
)
   
                                   
     Detailed revenue:
                                 
Detail-design
$
15,331
 
48.1
%
 
$
22,140
 
66.2
%
 
$
(6,809
)
(30.8
%)
Field services
 
11,863
 
37.2
%
   
9,944
 
29.7
%
   
1,919
 
19.3
%
Procurement services
 
892
 
2.8
%
   
71
 
0.2
%
   
821
 
1156.3
%
Fixed-price
 
3,791
 
11.9
%
   
1,299
 
3.9
%
   
2,492
 
191.8
%
     Total revenue:
$
31,877
 
100.0
%
 
$
33,454
 
100.0
%
 
$
(1,577
)
(4.7
%)
                                   
     Gross profit:
 
1,268
 
4.0
%
   
2,753
 
8.2
%
   
(1,485
)
(53.9
%)
                                   
     Operating SG&A expense:
 
4,510
 
14.2
%
   
1,638
 
4.9
%
   
2,872
 
175.3
%
                                   
     Operating income (loss):
$
(3,242
)
(10.2
%)
 
$
1,115
 
3.3
%
 
$
(4,357
)
(390.8
%)
                                   

 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
2010
 
2009
 
Increase/(Decrease)
 
(dollars in thousands)
Revenue before eliminations
$
61,538
       
$
76,590
       
$
(15,052
)
   
Inter-segment eliminations
 
(233
)
       
(561
)
       
328
     
Total revenue
$
61,305
       
$
76,029
       
$
(14,724
)
   
                                   
     Detailed revenue:
                                 
Detail-design
$
30,733
 
50.1
%
 
$
52,646
 
69.2
%
 
$
(21,913
)
(41.6
%)
Field services
 
23,246
 
37.9
%
   
20,437
 
26.9
%
   
2,809
 
13.7
%
Procurement services
 
893
 
1.5
%
   
380
 
0.5
%
   
513
 
135.0
%
Fixed-price
 
6,433
 
10.5
%
   
2,566
 
3.4
%
   
3,867
 
150.7
%
     Total revenue:
$
61,305
 
100.0
%
 
$
76,029
 
100.0
%
 
$
(14,724
)
(19.4
%)
                                   
     Gross profit:
 
3,181
 
5.2
%
   
7,369
 
9.7
%
   
(4,188
)
(56.8
%)
                                   
     Operating SG&A expense:
 
6,904
 
11.3
%
   
2,964
 
3.9
%
   
3,940
 
132.9
%
                                   
     Operating income (loss):
$
(3,723
)
(6.1
%)
 
$
4,405
 
5.8
%
 
$
(8,128
)
(184.5
%)


 
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Management's Discussion and Analysis (continued)
 

Overview of Engineering Segment:
The Company’s Engineering segment provides consulting services relating to the development, management and execution of projects requiring professional engineering and related project services to the midstream and downstream sectors. These services are primarily provided to clients in the petroleum refining, petrochemical, pipeline, production and alternative energy industries.  The Engineering segment includes the technical services group, which provides engineering, design, installation, and operation and maintenance of various government, public sector, and international facilities. Services provided by the Engineering segment include feasibility studies, engineering design, procurement and construction management.

Our Engineering segment has been adversely affected by current economic conditions.  Many of our clients have delayed or canceled scheduled capital projects due to the economy, lower commodity prices and lower energy processing margins.  Instead, they are focusing more on maintenance (“run and maintain”) projects which, historically, are smaller than many of the other projects in which we have been involved.  Competition has increased greatly for the amount of project work on the market.  ENGlobal is fortunate to maintain a base of significant clients for whom we have performed engineering services for many years and, while these clients have fewer projects, they continue to award projects to us.  However, due to market pressures, we have renegotiated some of our existing c ontracts to accept lower margins and we have lost some projects due to competitive pricing pressures.  We are also focusing on increased marketing efforts not only to expand our opportunities in the chemical, refining and pipeline sectors, but also to expand into other markets within the energy and infrastructure sector, and to expand into international markets.

Revenue:
The decrease in the Engineering segment revenue resulted primarily from decreased demand for larger engineering and related professional services for energy related projects.  As our larger projects are completing, they are being replaced with much smaller, less profitable projects.  Our Engineering segment has also been affected by delayed or cancelled capital project work by clients in reaction to the current economy and by competitive pricing pressures.
 
Of the overall decrease in revenue from detail-design services for the three months ended June 30, 2010, as compared to the comparable 2009 period, approximately $7.4 million was related to the completion or near completion of several major projects.  These decreases were offset by $0.6 million with the addition of new smaller projects.

Of the overall decrease in revenue from detail-design services for the six months ended June 30, 2010, as compared to the comparable 2009 period, approximately $21.7 million was related to the completion or near completion of several major projects while the remainder of the decrease is accounted for by lower availability of work due to client delays or cancellation of projects.

The increase in revenue from field services for both the three months ended and six months ended June 30, 2010, as compared to the comparable 2009 period, was primarily due to the addition of new on-site assignments in the Beaumont, Lake Charles and Houston areas with existing customers.

The overall increase in revenue from procurement services for both the three months ended and six months ended June 30, 2010, as compared to the comparable 2009 periods, was mainly due to the addition of several new EPC projects.  Procurement services included subcontractor placements, equipment purchases and other procurement activities as required by our clients.  Our clients are expressing more interest in the EPC work and, as a result, activity for procurement services could increase in the future.  Typically, procurement services have lower margins than engineering services.

The overall increase in revenue from fixed-price services for both the three months ended and six months ended June 30, 2010, as compared to the comparable 2009 periods, was due to the current economy.  More clients are requesting work to be performed on a fixed-price basis to control their costs and shift risk to their contractors.


 
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Management's Discussion and Analysis (continued)


Gross Profit:
Of the overall decrease in gross profit for the three months ended June 30, 2010, as compared to the comparable 2009 period, $1.4 million was attributable to increased costs, while decreased revenues contributed to $0.1 million of the overall decrease.

Of the overall decrease in gross profit for the six months ended June 30, 2010, as compared to the comparable 2009 period, $2.8 million was attributable to increased costs, while decreased revenues contributed to $1.4 million of the overall decrease.

The decrease in both the three months and six months ended June 30, 2010 as compared to the same periods in 2009 is the result of clients awarding new work based on competitive bidding, resulting in lower margins.  This includes renegotiating existing contracts to lower margins due to competitive pressure.  As we complete our larger, higher margin projects, we are replacing them primarily with smaller, lower margin projects.

Selling, General, and Administrative:
The increase in the Engineering segment’s SG&A expense for the three months ended June 30, 2010, as compared to the comparable 2009 period, was due to increases of $2.9 million in bad debt expense mainly attributable to the Bigler write off and $0.1 million in salaries and employee related expenses, offset by a decrease of $0.2 million in facilities expenses.

The increase in the Engineering segment’s SG&A expense for the six months ended June 30, 2010, as compared to the comparable 2009 period, was due to increases of $2.9 million in bad debt expense mainly attributable to the Bigler write off, $0.8 million in professional services expenses and $0.2 million in salaries and employee related expenses.

Operating Income:
Of the overall increase in the Engineering segment’s operating loss for the three months ended June 30, 2010, as compared to the comparable 2009 period, stated as a percent of revenues, 4.2 percentage points of change was due to lower margin work because of client pressures for competitive bidding and 9.3 percentage points of change was due to increased SG&A expenses for increased bad debt expense and salaries and employee related expenses.

Of the overall increase in the Engineering segment’s operating loss for the six months ended June 30, 2010, as compared to the comparable 2009 period, stated as a percent of revenues, 4.5 percentage points of change was due to lower margin work because of client pressures for competitive bidding, 7.4 percentage points of change was due to increased SG&A expenses for increased bad debt expense and salaries and employee related expenses.
 
 





 
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis (continued)

Construction Segment Results

 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
2010
 
2009
 
Increase/(Decrease)
 
(dollars in thousands)
Revenue before eliminations
$
20,391
       
$
22,664
       
$
(2,273
)
   
Inter-segment eliminations
 
(178
)
       
(228
)
       
50
     
Total revenue
$
20,213
       
$
22,436
       
$
(2,223
)
   
                                   
     Detailed revenue:
                                 
Inspection
$
16,172
 
80.0
%
 
$
18,149
 
80.9
%
 
$
(1,977
)
(10.9
%)
Construction services
 
4,041
 
20.0
%
   
4,287
 
19.1
%
   
(246
)
(5.7
%)
     Total revenue:
$
20,213
 
100.0
%
 
$
22,436
 
100.0
%
 
$
(2,223
)
(9.9
%)
                                   
     Gross profit:
 
1,385
 
6.9
%
   
1,789
 
8.0
%
   
(404
)
(22.6
%)
                                   
     Operating SG&A expense:
 
519
 
2.6
%
   
418
 
1.9
%
   
101
 
24.2
%
                                   
     Operating income:
$
866
 
4.3
%
 
$
1,371
 
6.1
%
 
$
(505
)
(36.8
%)
                                   

 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
2010
 
2009
 
Increase/(Decrease)
 
(dollars in thousands)
Revenue before eliminations
$
37,570
       
$
45,214
       
$
(7,644
)
   
Inter-segment eliminations
 
(288
)
       
(1,541
)
       
1,253
     
Total revenue
$
37,282
       
$
43,673
       
$
(6,391
)
   
                                   
     Detailed revenue:
                                 
Inspection
$
29,493
 
79.1
%
 
$
36,352
 
83.2
%
 
$
(6,859
)
(18.9
%)
Construction services
 
7,789
 
20.9
%
   
7,321
 
16.8
%
   
468
 
6.4
%
     Total revenue:
$
37,282
 
100.0
%
 
$
43,673
 
100.0
%
 
$
(6,391
)
(14.6
%)
                                   
     Gross profit:
 
2,145
 
5.7
%
   
3,429
 
7.9
%
   
(1,284
)
(37.4
%)
                                   
     Operating SG&A expense:
 
908
 
2.4
%
   
894
 
2.1
%
   
14
 
1.6
%
                                   
     Operating income:
$
1,237
 
3.3
%
 
$
2,535
 
5.8
%
 
$
(1,298
)
(51.2
%)



 
32

 
Management’s Discussion and Analysis (continued)


Overview of Construction Segment:
Serving primarily the midstream and upstream sectors, the Construction segment focuses on energy infrastructure projects in the United States by providing construction management personnel and services primarily in the area of inspection but also in the areas of construction, construction management, vendor and turnaround management, plant asset management, commissioning and start-up, instrumentation and electrical, mechanical integrity, field support services, and quality assurance. Our Construction segment’s clients include operators and developers of pipeline, refining, utility, chemical, petrochemical, alternative energy and power facilities throughout the United States.  Our construction management business provides project managers, instrument technicians, CADD operators, clerical staff and inspectors.

Our Construction segment has been adversely affected by the current economic conditions primarily in our inspection related work.  Clients have delayed or cancelled planned projects in response to the current economy.

In August 2009, the Company acquired the operations of PCI Management and Consulting Company (“PCI”).  PCI provides engineering, consulting and project management services, specializing in projects relating to the generation, transmission and distribution of energy.  These services complement the other services historically provided by our Construction segment and we anticipate that PCI’s location in the Chicago, Illinois area, will allow us to expand the Construction segment’s service territory and establish a strong base from which to serve the power market.  Results of operations are included in the Construction segment beginning August 15, 2009.

Revenue:
The overall decrease in revenue from inspection related services for both the three months and six months ended June 30, 2010, as compared to the comparable 2009 periods, was related to the current economic conditions which have resulted in project delays and cancellations.  We have begun to see increases in project awards for inspection services and are expecting revenues to increase for the remainder of the year.

Of the overall decrease in revenue from construction services for the three months ended June 30, 2010, as compared to the comparable 2009 period, $0.6 million is due to project delays and cancellations offset by an increase of $0.4 million derived from the August 2009 acquisition of PCI.  We continue to focus on new opportunities for both alternative and conventional energy facilities.

Of the overall increase in revenue from construction services for the six months ended June 30, 2010, as compared to the comparable 2009 period, $0.8 million was derived from the August 2009 acquisition of PCI.  That increase was offset by a $0.3 million decrease related to project delays and cancellations.

Gross profit:
Of the overall decrease in our Construction segment’s gross profit for the three months ended June 30, 2010, as compared to the comparable 2009 period, $0.2 million was attributable to increased costs, while decreased revenues contributed to $0.2 million of the overall decrease.  As a percentage of revenue, 1.1% of increased costs are primarily attributable to competitive pressures to reduce billing rates and 0.4% is attributable to keeping core employees on non-project overhead.

Of the overall decrease in our Construction segment’s gross profit for the six months ended June 30, 2010, as compared to the comparable 2009 period, $0.8 million was attributable to increased costs, while decreased revenues contributed to $0.5 million of the overall decrease.  As a percentage of revenue, 2.0% of increased costs are primarily attributable to competitive pressures to reduce billing rates and 0.2% is attributable to keeping core employees on non-project overhead.

Selling, General, and Administrative:
The overall increase in our Construction segment’s SG&A expense for the three months ended June 30, 2010, as compared to the comparable 2009 period, was mainly attributable to aggregate increases of $101,000 in salaries and employee related employee expenses, facilities expenses and professional service expenses.
 
 
 
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Management's Discussion and Analysis (continued)
 

The overall increase in our Construction segment’s SG&A expense for the six months ended June 30, 2010, as compared to the comparable 2009 period, was mainly attributable to aggregate increases of $145,000 in salaries and employee related employee expenses, facilities expenses and professional service expenses, offset by a reduction of $100,000 in bad debt reserves and a decrease of $36,000 in stock compensation expense.

Operating Income:
The overall decrease in our Construction segment’s operating income for the three months ended June 30, 2010, as compared to the comparable 2009 period, was primarily attributable to the increased direct and indirect costs of approximately 1.1% and increased SG&A expenses of 0.7%.

The overall decrease in our Construction segment’s operating income for the six months ended June 30, 2010, as compared to the comparable 2009 period, was primarily attributable to the increased direct and indirect costs of approximately 2.2% and increased SG&A expenses of 0.3%.


 
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis (continued)

Automation Segment Results

 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
2010
 
2009
 
Increase/(Decrease)
 
(dollars in thousands)
Revenue before eliminations
$
15,804
       
$
15,578
       
$
226
     
Inter-segment eliminations
 
(14
)
       
(1
)
       
(13
)
   
 Total revenue
$
15,790
       
$
15,577
       
$
213
     
                                   
     Detailed revenue:
                                 
Fabrication
$
9,811
 
62.1
%
 
$
8,830
 
56.7
%
 
$
981
 
11.1
%
Non-fabrication
 
5,979
 
37.9
%
   
6,747
 
43.3
%
   
(768
)
(11.4
%)
     Total revenue:
$
15,790
 
100.0
%
 
$
15,577
 
100.0
%
 
$
213
 
1.4
%
                                   
     Gross profit:
 
744
 
4.7
%
   
1,217
 
7.8
%
   
(473
)
(38.9
%)
                                   
     Operating SG&A expense:
 
1,301
 
8.2
%
   
934
 
6.0
%
   
367
 
39.3
%
                                   
     Operating income (loss):
$
(557
)
(3.5
%)
 
$
283
 
1.8
%
 
$
(840
)
(296.8
%)
                                   

 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
2010
 
2009
 
Increase/(Decrease)
 
(dollars in thousands)
Revenue before eliminations
$
31,021
       
$
36,255
       
$
(5,234
)
   
Inter-segment eliminations
 
(14
)
       
(87
)
       
73
     
 Total revenue
$
31,007
       
$
36,168
       
$
(5,161
)
   
                                   
     Detailed revenue:
                                 
Fabrication
$
19,082
 
61.5
%
 
$
16,024
 
44.3
%
 
$
3,058
 
19.1
%
Non-fabrication
 
11,925
 
38.5
%
   
20,144
 
55.7
%
   
(8,219
)
(40.8
%)
     Total revenue:
$
31,007
 
100.0
%
 
$
36,168
 
100.0
%
 
$
(5,161
)
(14.3
%)
                                   
     Gross profit:
 
2,126
 
6.9
%
   
4,074
 
11.3
%
   
(1,948
)
(47.8
%)
                                   
     Operating SG&A expense:
 
2,202
 
7.1
%
   
2,219
 
6.1
%
   
(17
)
(0.8
%)
                                   
     Operating income (loss):
$
(76
)
(0.2
%)
 
$
1,855
 
5.2
%
 
$
(1,931
)
(104.1
%)



 
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis (continued)

Overview of Automation Segment:
The Automation segment provides services related to design, fabrication and implementation of process distributed control and analyzer systems, advanced automation, information technology and heat tracing projects primarily to the upstream and downstream sectors.  This segment also designs, assembles, integrates and services control and instrumentation systems for specific applications in the energy and processing related industries.  We provide clients with a full range of services including front-end engineering feasibility studies and the execution of active large scope engineering, procurement and construction projects.  By focusing on large-scale projects, we intend to pursue Distributed Control Systems (DCS) conversion and new installation projects.  ENGlobal has proven capabilities for pl ant automation services and products to respond to an industry progression toward replacing obsolete technology with new open system architecture DCS. Our Automation segment is focusing significant efforts not only on marketing to our existing client base, but also to expanding our client base outside of the energy sector both domestically and internationally.

Our Automation segment has been adversely affected by the current economic conditions. A significant part of our Automation segment’s work is driven by our clients’ need to replace aging and obsolete DCS and analytical equipment.  The need to replace DCS and other equipment has historically provided a reliable and recurring source of projects.  While some of these expenditures have been deferred in recent years and continue to be deferred, we may benefit from changes being made by certain manufacturers who are currently phasing out their support for heritage DCS platforms.  With such a large installed base, our clients will be required to migrate to newer DCS platforms within the next five years.

In April 2010, the Company acquired selected assets of Control Dynamics International, LP (“CDI”).  CDI designs and manufactures industrial automation control systems primarily for the upstream energy industry.  These services complement the other services historically provided by our Automation segment and will allow us to expand further into the upstream market.  Under the terms of the agreement, ENGlobal did not assume any CDI debt, nor was it required to issue any stock as consideration for the acquired assets.  Results of CDI operations are included in the Automation segment beginning April 1, 2010.

Revenue:
The overall increase from our fabrication revenue for both the three months and six months ended June 30, 2010, as compared to the comparable 2009 periods, is mainly attributable to work with new clients in expanded markets as a result of our increased sales efforts.

Of the overall decrease from our non-fabrication revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2010, as compared to the comparable 2009 period, $1.5 million was related to the completion or near completion of several major projects for the non-fabrication revenue.  This was offset by new work acquired as a result of our increased sales effort, as well as projects related to the CDI acquisition.

Of the overall decrease from our non-fabrication revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2010, as compared to the comparable 2009 period, $12.3 million was related to the completion or near completion of several major projects for the non-fabrication revenue.  This was offset by new work acquired as a result of our increased sales effort, as well as projects related to the CDI acquisition.

Gross profit:
Of the overall decrease in our Automation segment’s gross profit for the three months ended June 30, 2010, as compared to the comparable 2009 period, $0.5 million was attributable to increased costs, while revenues remained constant.  As a percentage of revenue, 1.8% of the total gross profit percentage decrease is due to competitive pressures to reduce margins on both new and existing work, while 1.3% is attributable to overhead costs incurred to maintain core employees on non-project overhead.

Of the overall decrease in our Automation segment’s gross profit for the six months ended June 30, 2010, as compared to the comparable 2009 period, $1.4 million was attributable to increased costs, while decreased revenues contributed to $0.6 million of the overall decrease.  As a percentage of revenue, 2.5% of the total gross profit percentage decrease is due to competitive pressures to reduce margins on both new and existing work, while 1.9% is attributable to overhead costs incurred to maintain core employees on non-project overhead.
 
 
 
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Management's Discussion and Analysis (continued)
 
 
Selling, General, and Administrative:
The overall increase in our Automation segment’s SG&A expense for the three months ended June 30, 2010, as compared to the comparable 2009 period, was attributable to increases of $137,000 in amortization expense, mainly attributable to the acquisition of CDI, $79,000 in professional services expense and the remainder in salaries and employee related expenses, bad debt expense and facilities expenses.

The overall decrease in our Automation segment’s SG&A expense for the six months ended June 30, 2010, as compared to the comparable 2009 period, was attributable to decreases of $184,000 in salaries and employee related expenses, $95,000 in bad debt expense and $45,000 in gain on assets, offset by increases of $152,000 in amortization expense, $64,000 in depreciation expense and $62,000 in professional services expenses, with the remainder of the increase in insurance expense and office expenses.
 
Operating Income:
The overall $0.8 million increase in our Automation segment’s operating loss for the three months ended June 30, 2010, as compared to the comparable 2009 period, was due to the factors discussed above.

The overall $1.9 million increase in our Automation segment’s operating loss for the six months ended June 30, 2010, as compared to the comparable 2009 period, was due to the factors discussed above.


 
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Management’s Discussion and Analysis (continued)

Land Segment Results

 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
2010
 
2009
 
Increase/(Decrease)
 
(dollars in thousands)
Revenue before eliminations
$
5,825
       
$
8,412
       
$
(2,587
)
   
Inter-segment eliminations
 
-
         
-
         
-
     
Total revenue
$
5,825
 
100.0
%
 
$
8,412
 
100.0
%
 
$
(2,587
)
(30.8
%)
                                   
     Gross profit:
 
634
 
10.9
%
   
1,288
 
15.3
%
   
(654
)
(50.8
%)
                                   
     Operating SG&A expense:
 
475
 
8.2
%
   
365
 
4.3
%
   
110
 
30.1
%
                                   
     Operating income:
$
159
 
2.7
%
 
$
923
 
11.0
%
 
$
(764
)
(82.8
%)
                                   

 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
2010
 
2009
 
Increase/(Decrease)
 
(dollars in thousands)
Revenue before eliminations
$
12,095
       
$
17,498
       
$
(5,403
)
   
Inter-segment eliminations
 
-
         
-
         
-
     
Total revenue
$
12,095
 
100.0
%
 
$
17,498
 
100.0
%
 
$
(5,403
)
(30.9
%)
                                   
     Gross profit:
 
1,451
 
12.0
%
   
2,659
 
15.2
%
   
(1,208
)
(45.4
%)
                                   
     Operating SG&A expense:
 
922
 
7.6
%
   
1,002
 
5.7
%
   
(80
)
(8.0
%)
                                   
     Operating income:
$
529
 
4.4
%
 
$
1,657
 
9.5
%
 
$
(1,128
)
(68.1
%)


Overview of Land Segment:
Our Land segment provides land management, right-of-way, environmental compliance, legislative affairs support and governmental regulatory compliance services primarily to the midstream sector, including pipeline, utility and telecom companies, and other owner/operators of infrastructure facilities throughout the United States and Canada.  We have successfully built a reputation for quality, budget management and focused objectives, as long term alliance partners with our clients.  The Land segment provides services to a cross-section of clients in the energy markets.  As the country attempts to shift its dependence on foreign energy to reliance on domestic sources, we anticipate that the Land segment will have additional project opportunities.

Our Land segment has been adversely affected by the current economic conditions.  Overall pipeline and other midstream projects have been less affected than upstream projects.  Although pipeline projects tend to require fewer engineering man-hours than similarly sized downstream projects, ENGlobal may also provide a pipeline client with several additional services, such as right-of-way acquisition, regulatory permitting, inspection and construction management.  Our clients are able to take advantage of our ‘all in’ capabilities in the midstream sector.  We believe, as the economy improves, the drivers behind the growth in domestic pipeline activity will include:  (1) ) natural gas transportation away from the shale discoveries in various parts of the United States , (2) natural gas transportation related to LNG import facilities, (3) movement of heavy Canadian crude oil into the United States, (4) movement of refined products from Gulf Coast refineries to the Midwestern and Northeastern United States, and (5) repairs and upgrades to the aging pipeline infrastructure which is driven by DOT pipeline integrity requirements.
 
 
 
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Management's Discussion and Analysis (continued)
 

Revenue:
Of the overall decrease in our Land segment’s revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2010, as compared to the comparable 2009 period, $1.8 million was attributed to the completion of several major projects with the remaining decrease attributable to clients delaying capital projects.

Of the overall decrease in our Land segment’s revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2010, as compared to the comparable 2009 period, $3.6 million was attributed to the completion of several major projects with the remaining decrease attributable to clients delaying capital projects.

Gross profit:
Of the overall decrease in our Land segment’s gross profit for the three months ended June 30, 2010, as compared to the comparable 2009 period, $0.3 million was attributable to increased costs, while decreased revenues contributed to $0.4 million of the decrease.

Of the overall decrease in our Land segment’s gross profit for the six months ended June 30, 2010, as compared to the comparable 2009 period, $0.4 million was attributable to increased costs, while decreased revenues contributed to $0.8 million of the decrease.

Due to current economic conditions, we are experiencing higher client demands for lower costs.  As a result, some of our contracts provide lower margins than we have been able to earn in the past.  This trend is adversely affecting our gross profit.  Competitive pressure accounts for the entire decrease in gross profit for both the three months and six months ended June 30, 2010.

Selling, General, and Administrative:
The overall increase in our Land segment’s SG&A expense for the three months ended June 30, 2010, as compared to the comparable 2009 period, was mainly attributable to aggregate increases in bad debt expense, facilities expenses and salaries and employee related expenses offset by a decrease in marketing expenses.

The overall decrease in our Land segment’s SG&A expense for the six months ended June 30, 2010, as compared to the comparable 2009 period, was mainly attributable to aggregate decreases in salaries and employee related expenses and marketing expenses offset by aggregate increases in bad debt expense, facilities expenses and professional services expense.

Operating Income:
The overall $0.8 million decrease in our Land segment’s operating income for the three months ended June 30, 2010, as compared to the comparable 2009 period, was due to the factors discussed above.

The overall $1.1 million decrease in our Land segment’s operating income for the six months ended June 30, 2010, as compared to the comparable 2009 period, was due to the factors discussed above.




 
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ITEM 3.     QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

Our financial instruments include cash and cash equivalents, accounts and notes receivable, accounts payable, notes and capital leases payable and debt obligations.  The book value of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and short-term notes payable are considered to be representative of fair value because of the short maturity of these instruments.

We do not utilize financial instruments for trading purposes and we do not hold any derivative financial instruments that could expose us to significant market risk.  In the normal course of business, our results of operations are exposed to risks associated with fluctuations in interest rates and, to a minor extent, currency exchange rates.

Our exposure to market risk for changes in interest rates relates primarily to our obligations under the Wells Fargo Credit Facility.  As of June 30, 2010, $0.8 million was outstanding under the Wells Fargo Credit Facility that accrues interest at 2% above the Daily One Month LIBOR Rate in effect from time to time or a fixed rate per annum determined by Wells Fargo to be 2% above LIBOR in effect on the first day of an applicable fixed rate term.  The Wells Fargo Credit Facility includes a commitment fee of 30 basis points for the unused portion of the $25 million credit facility.

In general, our exposure to fluctuating exchange rates relates to the effects of translating the financial statements of our Canadian subsidiary from the Canadian dollar to the U.S. dollar.  We follow the provisions of ASC 830-30, “Foreign Currency Translation” in preparing our condensed consolidated financial statements.  Currently, we do not engage in foreign currency hedging activities.

ITEM 4.     CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Disclosure controls and procedures are controls and other procedures of a registrant that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the registrant in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is properly recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission's (“SEC”) rules and forms.  Disclosure controls and procedures include processes to accumulate and evaluate relevant information and communicate such information to a registrant’s management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow for timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

We evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of June 30, 2010, as required by Rule 13a-15 of the Exchange Act.  Based on the evaluation described above, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that, as of June 30, 2010, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective insofar as they are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the Commission’s rules and forms.  Our disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports tha t we file or submit under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

No changes in our internal control over financial reporting occurred during the six months ended June 30, 2010, that materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.



 
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PART II. – OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.        LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

From time to time, ENGlobal or one or more of its subsidiaries is involved in various legal proceedings or are subject to claims that arise in the ordinary course of business alleging, among other things, claims of breach of contract or negligence in connection with the performance or delivery of goods and/or services, and the outcome of any such claims or proceedings cannot be predicted with certainty.  Certain specific matters are discussed in Note 10 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.  As of the date of this filing, all such active proceedings and claims of substance that have been raised against any subsidiary business entity have been adequately reserved for, or are covered by insurance, such that, if determined adversely to those entities, individually or in the aggregate, they would not have a material adverse effect on our results of operations or financial position.

ITEM 1A.     RISK FACTORS

In addition to the other information set forth in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, you should carefully consider the factors discussed in Part I, “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009, which outlines factors that could materially affect our business, financial condition or future results.  The risks described, in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, are not the only risks facing our Company.  Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial conditions or operating results.

ITEM 2.        UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

On May 14, 2010 our Board of Directors authorized a total of $2.5 million to repurchase common stock from time to time in the open market or through privately negotiated transactions.  The program does not have an expiration date.

 
Period
Total number
of shares
purchased
 
Average
price paid
per share
 
Total number of
shares purchased as
part of publicly
announced program
 
Maximum dollar value of
shares that may yet be
purchased under the
program
 
 
April 1 – April 30, 2010
-
 
-
 
-
     
 
May 1 – May 31, 2010
-
 
-
 
-
 
$2,500,000
 
 
June 1 – June 30, 2010
329,629
 
$2.43
 
329,629
 
$1,696,335
 
 
Total
329,629
     
329,629
     

ITEM 3.        DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

None.

ITEM 5.        OTHER INFORMATION

None.


 
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ITEM 6.                      EXHIBITS

   
Incorporated by Reference to:
       
Exhibit
No.
Description
Form or
Schedule
Exhibit No.
Filing Date
with SEC
SEC File
Number
           
           
3.1
Restated Articles of Incorporation of Registrant dated August 8, 2002
10-Q
3.1
11/14/02
001-14217
           
3.2
Amendment to the Restated Articles of Incorporation of the Registrant, filed with the Nevada Secretary of State on June 2, 2006
8-A12B
3.1
12/17/07
001-14217
           
3.3
Amended and Restated Bylaws of Registrant dated November 6, 2007
10-K
3.3
03/28/08
001-14217
           
3.4
Amendments to Amended and Restated Bylaws of Registrant dated April 29, 2008.
10-Q
3.2
05/07/08
001-14217
           
*10.1
Asset Purchase Agreement between ENGlobal Automation Group, Inc. and Control Dynamics International, L.P. dated April 6, 2010
       
           
*10.2
Promissory Note between ENGlobal Automation Group, Inc. and Control Dynamics International, L.P.
       
           
*10.3
Letter of Waiver by and between Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. and Registrant and its subsidiaries dated August 3, 2010
       
           
*31.1
Certifications Pursuant to Rule 13a – 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for the Second Quarter 2010
       
           
*31.2
Certifications Pursuant to Rule 13a – 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 for the Second Quarter 2010
       
           
*32.0
Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a – 14(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 for the Second Quarter 2010
       
           
           

* Filed herewith

 
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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.


ENGlobal Corporation
 
   
Dated:           August 5, 2010
 
   
By:
/s/ Robert W. Raiford
 
Robert W. Raiford
 
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
   

 
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EX-10.1 2 englobalexh101.htm ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT englobalexh101.htm
 Exhibit 10.1










ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT

BETWEEN

CONTROL DYNAMICS INTERNATIONAL, L.P.

AND

ENGLOBAL AUTOMATION GROUP, INC.


Dated as of April 6, 2010
 
 
 
 
 


 
 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

   
Page
     
     
ARTICLE 1  SALE AND PURCHASE OF ASSETS
1
     
1.1
General
1
1.2
Excluded Assets
3
     
ARTICLE 2  PURCHASE PRICE
 
4
     
2.1
Purchase Price
4
2.2
Liabilities
5
2.3
Allocation of Purchase Price
6
2.4
Purchase Price Adjustment Procedure
6
     
ARTICLE 3  REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
6
     
3.1
Representations and Warranties
6
3.2
Purchaser’s Representations and Warranties
15
     
ARTICLE 4  ACTIONS BEFORE CLOSING
16
     
4.1
General Inspection and Tests
16
4.2
Interim Conduct of the Business
16
4.3
Liens
17
4.4
Notices of Certain Events
17
4.5
Lease Consent
17
     
ARTICLE 5  ADDITIONAL AGREEMENTS
17
     
5.1
Access to Information
17
5.2
Confidentiality
18
5.3
Public Disclosure
19
5.4
Further Assurances
19
5.5
Notification of Certain Matters
19
5.6
Business Disclosure Schedule
20
5.7
Preservation of Records
20
     
ARTICLE 6  CONDITIONS
20
     
6.1
Conditions Precedent to Purchaser’s Obligation and Closing
20
6.2
Conditions to Seller’s Obligations and Payments at Closing
21
 
 
 
i

 
 
     
ARTICLE 7  CLOSING
22
     
7.1
The Closing
22
7.2
Time, Date and Place of Closing
22
7.3
Purchaser’s Obligations
22
7.4
Seller’s Obligations
22
7.5
Termination of Employment Agreements
23
7.6
Employees
23
7.7
Key Employees
24
7.8
Prorations and adjustments.
24
     
ARTICLE 8  ACTIONS AFTER CLOSING
24
     
8.1
Further Action
24
8.2
Further Consents to Assignment
24
8.3
Covenant Not to Complete and Non-Solicitation
24
8.4
Confidential Information
25
8.5
Accounts Receivable
26
     
ARTICLE 9  INDEMNIFICATION
26
     
9.1
Indemnification of Purchaser
26
9.2
Indemnification of Seller
27
9.3
Responsibility for Defense
27
9.4
Payment of Fees and Expenses
28
9.5
Right of Set-Off
28
9.6
Rights of Indemnitor and Exclusive Remedy
28
     
ARTICLE 10  AMENDMENT, WAIVER AND TERMINATION
29
     
10.1
Amendment
29
10.2
Waiver
29
10.3
Extension
29
10.4
Termination
29
10.5
Effect of Termination
30
     
ARTICLE 11  MISCELLANEOUS
30
     
11.1
Cooperation
30
11.2
Severability
30
11.3
Brokers: Expenses
30
11.4
Taxes
30
11.5
Notices
31
11.6
Assignment
31
11.7
No Third Parties
32
11.8
Incorporation by Reference
32
 
 
 
ii

 
 
11.9
Counterparts, Faxes and Electronic Signatures
32
11.10
Entire Agreement; Time is of the Essence
32
11.11
Interpretation
32
11.12
Survival of Representations and Covenants
32
11.13
Definition of Knowledge
32
11.14
Governing Law
33
     
EXHIBIT A
 
35
     
EXHIBIT B
 
36
     
EXHIBIT C
 
37
     


 
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ASSET PURCHASE AGREEMENT


This Agreement is made and entered into effective as of April 1, 2010 between Control Dynamics International, L.P., a Texas Limited Partnership (“CDI” or “Seller”) and ENGlobal Automation Group, Inc., a Texas Corporation (“ENG” or “Purchaser”).

Background

Seller desires to sell and transfer to Purchaser, and Purchaser desires to purchase and acquire from Seller, certain assets of Seller related to the operation of Seller’s business of control systems engineering and manufacturing serving the upstream, midstream, and downstream segments of the energy industry (the “Business”). Purchaser wishes to effect the Purchase of such assets in a manner that shall allow Purchaser to continue to operate the Business for profit as it is currently operating, without being liable for, or being subject to, any liabilities of either the Business or of the Seller other than any liabilities specifically assumed by Purchaser in this Agreement.

Now, therefore, in consideration of the mutual promises and undertakings of the parties hereto, Seller on the one hand, and Purchaser, on the other hand, hereby agree as follows:

Article 1
Sale and Purchase of Assets

1.1           General.  On the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, Seller agrees to sell, convey, transfer, assign, and deliver to Purchaser, and Purchaser agrees to purchase from Seller, substantially all of the assets used in connection with the Business of Seller, including but not limited to the following described rights, assets, and properties and the commitment of t he Key Employee (as hereinafter defined) to continue to work in the Business and not to compete (but excluding the Excluded Assets as hereafter defined and described):

(a)           Accounts receivable, inventory and work in progress of the Business as of the Effective Date, rights to complete any work performed, any rights under any Sales Contracts assigned to Purchaser the time of Closing, including any described on Schedule 1.1(a) but excluding any described on Schedule 1.2.

(b)           All furniture, fixtures, machinery, equipment, instruments, supplies, tools, inventory, trade fixtures, signs and other tangible personal property used in connection with the Business, specifically including, but not necessarily limited to, any described on Schedule 1.1(b) but excluding any described on Schedule 1.2;

(c)           All rights which may be assigned in and to any all permits, approvals, qualifications, authorizations, licenses, consents, certifications or clearances and the like held or used by Seller in the conduct of the Business issued by any government or governmental unit, agency, board, body or instrumentality, whether federal, state or local, and all applications therefore (the “Permits”), all of which will (to the extent assignable) be transferred or assigned to

 

 

Purchaser at the Closing, including any described on Schedule 1.1(c) but excluding any described on Schedule 1.2.  In the event any such licenses, permits, certifications or the like are not transferable but are, in the good faith, reasonable and informed discretion of Purchaser, necessary or advantageous to the continuation of the Business or to the work in progress, Seller shall reasonably cooperate in any pre-closing or post-closing actions or applications to effect the assignment or transfer of same to Purchaser, or to effect the qualification of Purchaser to acquire, such licen se(s), permit(s), certification(s) or the like.  Any reasonable post-closing out of pocket costs associated with such efforts of Seller shall be paid by Purchaser.

(d)           All rights in and to the name of “CDI” or “Control Dynamics International” and all other product names, regardless of whether said product names are under trademark protection, together with all logos, trademarks, trade names, patents, patents pending, designs,  telephone numbers, post office boxes, email addresses, web domain names, pictures, graphics and other intellectual property used in connection with the Business, including specifically the intellectual property rights described in Schedule 1.1(d).
 
(e)           All of the following (each a “Contract” and collectively, the “Contracts”):

(i)           Purchase and Service Contracts.  Seller’s rights under those certain orders, contracts and commitments for the purchase of goods or services listed on Schedule 1.1(e)(i), including specifically but without limitation the contracts for subcontracted services as described on Schedule 1.1(e)(i) (collectively, the “Purchase Cont racts”);

(ii)           Sales Contracts and Proposals.  Seller’s rights under orders, contracts, in addition to those contracts set forth in Schedule 1.1(a), proposals and commitments for sales of goods or providing of services including specifically but without limitation all described or referred to on Schedule 1.1(e)(ii) (collectively, the “Sales Contracts and Proposals”);

                (iii)           General Contracts and Commitments.  Confidentiality, non-disclosure and protective agreements; software licenses; leases; licenses (including without limitation licenses under sales agreements); warranties, arrangements, subscriptions and other contracts and agreements with respect or related to the Business (the “General Contracts”) including specifically but without limitation all described or referred to on Schedule 1.1(e)(iii); and
 
               (iv)           Employment Agreements and Non-Compete Agreements.  The commitment of the Key Employee employed by Seller to enter a binding and enforceable Employment Agreement to be employed in the Business post-Closing in substantially the same capacity and under substantially the same terms and conditions as he had been employed by Seller and to enter into an Agreement not to Compete with the Purchaser in the operation of the Business after Closing or after termination of his Employment Agreement is terminated.

 

 

(f)           Books and Records.  Seller’s business books and records or the portions thereof which pertain to or are used for the operation of the Business, including without limitation all original plans, drawings and specifica­tions, and files, drawings, writings and software which embody, describe, analyze, illustrate or otherwise pertain to work performed or to be performed for clients; bid specifications; financial, operating and inventory records; customer lists and records, subject to any and all confidentiality agreements between Seller and said customers; potential customer lists and records; supplier lists and records; business plans; sales and promotional literature; correspondence; information describing or related to Intellectual Property and Intangible Assets of the Business; and other records, files, and papers pertaining to the Purchased Assets, to the extent necessary for Purchaser to operate the Business (collectively the “Plans, Books and Records”).

(g)           Contracts of Insurance.  Seller’s rights under insurance policies arising from or relating to the Purchased Assets (as defined below) or the Assumed Liabilities (as defined in Section 2.2), but only to the extent of benefits under such policies, including rights and proceeds, from claims arising prior to Closing.  Copies of all Insurance Policies shall be subject to Section 5.7 (Preservation of Records);

(h)           Prepayments and Prepaid Accounts.  All prepaid expenses including the deposits, deferred charges, advance payments, purchase rebates, product or service deposits and similar items, whether paid or made by Seller to a third party or by a third party to Seller, not including any deferred bonuses or compensation or tax credits that may be extended to any employees of Seller, which have not been fully earned by the holder thereof at the time of the Closing or which remain subject to some rights of the de positor, including any described on Schedule 1.1(h) but excluding any described on Schedule 1.2.

(i)           Real Property Interests.  Assignment of the office lease listed on Schedule 3.1(w)(iii).

(j)           Working Capital.  Working capital (current assets to be acquired less current liabilities to be assumed) of $268,420.00 the “Working Capital Target”.  The working capital assigned is herein called the “Working Capital”.

As used in this Agreement, the term “Purchased Assets” means the assets, properties, rights, interests, and privileges of every kind and description wherever situated, that constitute the Business, or that are owned or used in connection with the Business, all of which shall be transferred at the Closing to Purchaser free and clear of any liens, encumbrances or rights in any other party, including specifically but without limitation all assets described in subparagraphs 1.1(a) through 1.1(j) above, but expressly excluding the Excluded Assets as defined and described in Section 1.2 below.

1.2           Excluded Assets.  Notwithstanding the foregoing or anything herein to the contrary, Cash accounts and the assets and property described on Schedule 1.2, if any, are not to be conveyed to Purchaser and are not included in the Purchased Assets for purposes of this Agreement.

 
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Article 2
Purchase Price

2.1           Purchase Price.  The purchase price for the Purchased Assets (the “Purchase Price”) shall equal TWO MILLION FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,500,000.00), to be paid as the sum of the Cash Payment at Closing, and Purchaser’s Deferred Payments, plus a contingent amount consisting of the Earn Out Amount. The Purchase Price and Cash Payment will be increased or decreased in an amount by which the Working Capital transferred at Closing exceeds or falls short of the Working Capital Target by more than $25,000.00 (“Adjustment Amount”).

(a)           Provided Seller has satisfied all conditions precedent to Closing, Purchaser shall deliver to Seller as a Cash Payment, as adjusted herein, at Closing of Two Million and no/100 Dollars ($2,000,000.00)

(b)           Purchaser’s unsecured Promissory Note in the principal amount of Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000.00) bearing interest at 5% per annum,  payable in two (2) annual principal installments of Two Hundred Fifty Thousand and no/100ths Dollars ($250,000.00) each,  plus accrued interest, shall be executed and delivered at Closing in the form attached as Schedule 2.1(b).  Seller shall be released from any and a ll obligations under any and all agreements, including any and all non-compete agreements, between Seller and Purchaser upon the default of any payment of the Promissory Note.

(c)           Bonus Payments.  Five bonus payments of $100,000.00 each will be available to the Seller based upon the Business receiving its first five purchase orders for a Universal Master Control System (“UMCS”). Only purchase orders for a UMCS received on or prior to the date three (3) years following the Closing Date shall qualify for the bonus payment.  Each bonus payment shall be payable within fifteen (15) days of Purchaser receiving final payment for completion of the UMCS.

(d)           The “Earn Out Amount” shall be an amount calculated from Gross Revenues received by Purchaser from the Controls Business in the Earn Out Period, all as herein defined.  The “Earn Out Period” shall be from the Effective Date to December 31, 2010.  “Gross Revenues” shall mean gross revenues calculated in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles using Purchaser’s methods of accounting.  The calculation of the Earn Out Amount shall be based upon Purchaser’s reviewed results for the periods of the Earn Out Period.  Gross Revenues received by Purchaser from the Controls Business means Gross Revenues from (i) any Upstream automation and controls bu siness of Purchaser after the Effective Date, plus (ii) any Midstream automation and controls business of Purchaser after the Effective Date coming from (a) customers for which Seller has performed services in the two years preceding the Effective Date, and (b) Midstream automation and controls business from customers which neither Seller nor Purchaser had performed automation and controls business in the two years preceding the Effective Date.  Upstream means revenue from systems related to the wellhead, whether drilling or production systems and including any oilfield services related to wellheads.  This includes either onshore or offshore wells.  Midstream means revenue from systems related to oil and gas transportation and storage.


 

 

 
The Earn Out Amount is a percentage of ONE MILLION DOLLARS ($1,000,000).  The percentage is calculated by (i) the difference of Gross Revenues received by Purchaser from the Controls Business in the Earn Out Period (up to a maximum of $4,500,000) minus $3,250,000 divided by (ii) $1,250,000.  The Earn Out Amount shall be a maximum of ONE MILLION DOLLARS ($1,000,000).  If the difference of Gross Revenues received by Purchaser from the Controls Business in the Earn Out Period minus $3,250,000 is a negative number, then there shall be no Earn Out Amount paid.

The Earn Out Amount shall be paid in immediately available funds on March 15, 2011.

Purchaser shall provide Seller with written statements within 45 days following the end of each calendar quarter as to the calculation of the Gross Revenues received by Purchaser from the Controls Business in the Earn Out Period to the end of such calendar quarter.  Such statements shall provide reasonable detail, and Purchaser shall allow Seller’s representatives at Seller’s written request, but subject to a reasonable confidentiality agreement, to review Purchaser records related to the same.

As soon as practical after December 31, 2010, Purchaser shall provide Seller with a calculation of the Earn Out Amount.  While Seller may object to such calculation, any undisputed amount shall be paid no later than March 15, 2011.  Seller’s acceptance of the undisputed amount shall not waive any rights to dispute the amount due.  Past due amounts shall bear interest at twelve percent (12%) per annum.  Purchaser’s good faith nonpayment of an Earn Out Amount ultimately deemed due shall not be deemed a default of this Agreement, however, the prevailing party in any litigation concerning such matter shall be entitled to recover its reasonable attorneys fees and reasonable costs.

Subject to Purchaser’s rights under the Executive Employment and Noncompetition Agreement for Van Wilson, Purchaser will assign Van Wilson to have the title and duties of Vice President of Operations with principal responsibilities in Purchaser’s Upstream automation and controls business.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, if Purchaser’s corporate parent sells Purchaser (or there occurs another type of transaction the result of which is that Purchaser is directly controlled by an unrelated third party) or Purchaser sells substantially all of its assets, then the Earn Out Amount shall be $1,000,000.  Notwithstanding the provisions of this paragraph, a sale by Purchaser’s corporate parent of substantially all its assets, including Purchaser, shall not trigger the payment of the Earn Out Amount.

2.2           Liabilities.  Except for those listed on Schedule 2.2, Purchaser does not hereby assume, and shall not assume, any obligation or liability of Seller.  Such liabilities are herein called the “Assumed Liabilities.”

 
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2.3           Allocation of Purchase Price.   Purchaser and Seller agree that the Purchase Price of the Business will be allocated to Working Capital acquired, fixed assets acquired or intangible assets.  Such allocation is stated on Exhibit A.

2.4           Purchase Price Adjustment Procedure.  Seller shall prepare a balance sheet (“Closing Balance Sheet”) of Seller as of the Closing on the same basis and applying the same accounting principles, policies and practices that were used in preparing the balance sheet included in the Financial Information (as defined in Section 3.1(e)).  Seller shall then determine the Working Capital as of the Closing (the “Closing Working Capital”) based upon the Closing Balance Sheet.  Seller shall deliver the Closing Balance Sheet and its determination of the Closing Working Capital to Purchaser at the Closing, or if this is not re asonably possible, then within thirty (30) days following the Closing Date.

If within thirty (30) days following delivery of the Closing Balance Sheet and the Closing Working Capital calculation Purchaser has not given Seller written notice of its objection as to the Closing Working Capital calculation (which notice shall state with reasonable specificity the basis of Purchaser’s objection), then the Closing Working Capital calculated by Seller shall be binding and conclusive on the parties and be used in computing any Adjustment Amount.

If Purchaser duly gives Seller such notice of objection, and if Purchaser and Seller fail to resolve the issues outstanding with respect to the Closing Balance Sheet and the calculation of the Closing Working Capital within thirty (30) days of Seller’s receipt of Purchaser’s objection notice, Purchaser and Seller shall submit the issues remaining in dispute to T. J. Hayes & Co., PLLC 616 FM 1960 W. Suite 310 Houston, Texas 77090, independent public accountants (the “Independent Accountants”) for resolution applying the principles, policies, and practices referred to in this Section 2.4.  If issues are submitted to the Independent Accountants for resolution, (i) Seller and Purchaser shall furnish or cause to be furnished to the Independent A ccountants such work papers and other documents and information relating to the disputed issues as the Independent Accountants may request and are available to that party or its agents and shall be afforded the opportunity to present to the Independent Accountants any material relating to the disputed issues and to discuss the issues with the Independent Accountants; (ii) the determination by the Independent Accountants, as set forth in a notice to be delivered to both Seller and Purchaser within sixty (60) days of the submission to the Independent Accountants of the issues remaining in dispute, shall be final, binding and conclusive on the parties and shall be used in the calculation of the Closing Working Capital; and (iii) Seller and Purchaser will each bear fifty percent (50%) of the fees and costs of the Independent Accountants for such determination.

Upon a final resolution of the need to pay an Adjustment Amount, Purchaser or Seller, as the case may be, shall pay the Adjustment Amount within ten (10) days of the final resolution.

Article 3
Representations and Warranties

3.1           Representations and Warranties of Seller. Seller, to the best of its knowledge and belief, after diligent investigation and inquiry as to all material matters contained in Seller’s responses to Purchaser’s Due Diligence Request, hereby represents, warrants and covenants to Purchaser that, both as of the date hereof and as of the Closing Date:


 

 

 
(a)           Authority.

(i)           Authority of Seller Regarding Agreement.  Seller has all requisite power, authority and legal capacity to execute and deliver this Agreement and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby.  This Agreement has been duly and validly executed and delivered by Seller and (assuming the due authorization, execution and delivery by the other parties hereto) this Agreement co nstitutes the legal, valid and binding obligation of Seller, enforceable against Seller in accordance with its terms, subject to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium and similar laws affecting creditors’ rights and remedies generally, and subject to, as to enforceability, to general principles of equity, including principles of commercial reasonableness, good faith and fair dealing (regardless of whether enforcement is sought in a proceeding at law or in equity).

(ii)           Authority of Seller Regarding Seller Documents.  Seller has all requisite power, authority and legal capacity to execute and deliver each agreement, document, or instrument or certificate to be executed by the Seller in connection w ith the consummation of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement (together with this Agreement, the “Seller Documents”) and to consummate the transactions contemplated thereby.  Each of the Seller Documents will be, at or prior to Seller’s execution and delivery thereof, duly and validly executed and delivered by Seller and (assuming the due authorization, execution and delivery by the other parties thereto) each of the Seller Documents when so executed and delivered will constitute legal, valid and binding obligations of Seller, e nforceable against Seller in accordance with their respective terms, subject to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium and similar laws affecting creditors’ rights and remedies generally, and subject, as to enforceability, to general principles of equity,  including principles of commercial reasonableness, good faith and fair dealing (regardless of whether enforcement is sought in a proceeding at law or in equity).
 
(b)           General      
 
(i)           Seller has good and indefeasible title to the Purchased Assets, free and clear of any lien, claim, charge, encumbrance or other right of any third party except as disclosed on Schedule 1.1(b) and Permitted Encumbrances.


 
As used herein “Permitted Encumbrances” means (i) liens for current taxes and assessments not yet due and payable, including, but not limited to, liens for non-delinquent ad valorem or personal property taxes, non-delinquent statutory liens arising other than by reason of any default on the part of Seller, (ii) such encumbrances or minor imperfections of title as do not in any material respect detract from the value, and do not interfere with the present use, of the property subject thereto, (iii) liens, for which payment for the goods or services is not past due, imposed by laws, such as carrier’s, warehousemen’s or mechanic’s liens incurred in good faith in the ordinary course of business, and (iv) liens and encumbrances related to any liability and/or obligation to be assumed by Purch aser hereunder.

 
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(ii)           Assuming that all consents to assignment are obtained, the Purchased Assets constitute all of the tangible assets reasonably necessary for, and is adequate in all material respects for, the continued conduct of the Business by Purchaser following the Closing in a manner consistent with the historical practice of Seller in the conduct of the Business.
(c)           Improvements, Fixtures and Equipment

(i)           Seller has good and indefeasible title to all of the items of tangible personal property listed on Schedule 1.1(b), free and clear of any and all liens except as disclosed on Schedule 1.1(b) and Permitted Encumbrances.  The improvements, fixtures and equipment, excepting that which is either obsolete or not currently in use, are sold in reasonably good operating condition and repair and fit for the uses for which intended, ordinary wear and tear excepted.

(ii)           Schedules 1.1(b) and 1.1(e)(iii) sets forth all leases of personal property (“Personal Property Leases”) relating to personal property used in the Business or to which the Business is a party or by which the properties or assets of the Business is bound.  The Seller has delivered or otherwise made available to Purchaser true, correct and complete copies of the Personal Property Leases, together with all amendments, modifications or supplements thereto.  The personal property which is subject to such Personal Property Leases is provided AS IS.

(iii)           The Business has a valid leasehold interest under each of the Personal Property Leases under which it is a lessee, subject to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium and similar laws affecting creditors’ rights and remedies generally and subject, as to enforceability, to general principles of equity (regardless of whether enforcement is sought in a proceeding at law or in equity), and there is no material default under any Personal Property Lease by the Business or, to the knowledge of Seller, by any party thereto, and no event has occurred that with the lapse of time or the giving of notice or both would constitute a material default thereunder by Seller.

(d)           Intellectual Property and Intangible Assets.  Schedules 1.1(d) and 1.1(e)(iii) together include all Intellectual Property used, incorporated in or related to the Business.  Seller has ownership of and good and indefeasible title to all of the Intellectual Property included in the < /a>Purchased Assets, free and clear of all liens (subject to the rights of licensors and licensees under software licenses), and Seller has (and after Closing Purchaser will have) the right to use and exploit all Intellectual Property included in the Purchased Assets without infringing upon or otherwise violating the rights of any other person.  After Closing Purchaser will have the sole and exclusive right (except as disclosed on Schedule 1.1 (d)) to use and exploit all Intellectual Property listed as Seller Developed Software on Schedule 1.1 (d) without infringing upon or otherwise violating the rights of any other person, and no consent, approval or authorization of any other person will be required for the use or exploitation by the Purchaser after Closing of the Seller Developed Software. Each item of Intellectual Property included in the Purchased Assets is existing and valid and all

 
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rights therein are enforceable in accordance with their respective terms, subject to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium and similar laws affecting creditors’ rights and remedies generally, and subject to, as to enforceability, to general principles of equity, including principles of commercial reasonableness, good faith and fair dealing (regardless of whether enforcement is sought in a proceeding at law or in equity).  There is no claim pending or, to the knowledge of Seller, threatened against Seller, and there are no conditions or circumstances known to Seller, which draws or may draw into question any right of Seller (and after Closing, of Purchaser) to use or exploit the Intellectual Property included in the Purchased Assets, and Seller is not aware of any basis for such a claim or of conditions or circumstances which may be a basis for such a claim.  There is no license, assignment, agreement or other instrument to which Seller is a party, other than the Contracts, or by which it or the Purchased Assets are bound, relating to the ownership, use or exploitation by it of any Intellectual Property used in connection with, or otherwise directly related to, the Business.

(e)           Financial Information. Schedule 3.1(e) includes true, correct and complete copies of Seller’s balance sheet as at December 31, 2009 and income statement for the year then ended (the “Financial Information”).  Schedule 3.1(e) includes Seller’s balance sheet and income statement after maki ng adjustments to correct errors discovered by the parties in their due diligence.  Including such adjustments, the Financial Information fairly presents the financial condition as of the date indicated and the results of operations for any period included therein, and except as adjusted has been prepared on a consistent basis throughout the period indicated.  In each case, except as adjusted, the Financial Information has been prepared in accordance with the Business’s historic accounting practices.


(f)           Accounts Receivable.  All accounts receivable reflected in the Closing Balance Sheet (net of allowances for doubtful accounts as reflected thereon) are or shall be valid receivables arising in the Ordinary Course of Business.  Except as described in Schedule 3.1(f), no Person has any Lien on such receivables or any part thereof, and no agreement for deduction, free goods, discount or other deferred price or quantity adjustment has been made by Seller with respect to any such receivables.
 
(g)           Contracts.

(i)           Schedule 1.1(e)(i) is a complete and accurate list of all Purchase Contracts to be acquired by Purchaser.

(ii)           Schedule 1.1(e)(ii) is a complete list of all Sales Contracts and Proposals to be acquired by Purchaser which have associated with them any continuing obligation of performance or liability of either party thereto, including, without limitation, any liability in the nature of continuing service or warranty (whether express or implied) or arising by course of conduct or business.  Each such order, contract or proposal is accurately identified and categorized by customer and product.  Seller has no obligation for any amount related to any warranty claims, actual or contingent, asserted or unasserted, liquidated or unliquidated.   All such Sales Contracts and Proposals are on commercially reasonable terms and conditions and provide for profit margins estimated by Seller to be consistent with past practices of Seller.  The Business has no liability arising out of any injury to individuals or property or damages to business operations as a result of the ownership, possession or use of any product manufactured, sold or delivered by the Business.

 

 


(iii)           Schedule 1.1(e)(iii) is a complete and accurate list of the General Contracts to be acquired by Purchaser under this Agreement.

(iv)           With respect to each Contract:

(a)           the Seller has delivered or made available to the Purchaser a true, correct and complete copy of such Contract (including all amendments and modifications thereto);

(b)           Such Contract is in full force and effect and constitutes a valid, legal and binding obligation of Seller, enforceable against it in accordance with its terms, except as limited by any applicable bankruptcy, liquidation, conservatorship, moratorium, rearrangement, insolvency, reorganization or similar laws as in effect from time to time affecting the rights or remedies of the parties to contracts generally (hereafter “Debtor Relief Laws”) and constitutes a valid, legal and binding obligation of each third party thereto, enforceable against such third parties in accordance with its terms, except as limited by Debtor Relief Laws;

(c)           except as described on Schedule 3.1(g)(iv)(c) neither Seller nor, to Seller’s knowledge, any other party to such Contract is in breach or default thereunder in any material respect, no notice of default, defense, set-off, counterclaim, termination, cancellation or acceleration has been received by any party with respect thereto, and to Seller’s knowledge, there exists no event or condition that would constitute a breach or violation thereof, or a default thereunder, or give rise to any right of set-off, counterclaim, termination, cancellation or acceleration pursuant thereto, and the Seller does not know of any threat to cancel, or no t to renew or extend, any such Contract;

(d)           Seller has neither given nor received notice of repudiation of such Contract and there are no disputes with respect to such Contract nor any agreements or understandings (whether written or oral) in connection therewith; and
 
(e)           such Contract, together with each other Contract, constitute substantially all of the contracts, commitments and arrangements involved in or necessary to the conduct of the Business as of the date of this Agreement.

(h)           Permits.  Except as described on Schedule 3.1(h), the Permits include all permits, approvals, qualifications, authorizations, licenses, consents, certifications or clearances and the like issued by any government or governmental unit, agency, board, body or instrumentality, whether federal, state or local, which is required for the conduct of the Business.  Seller is not in material default, breach or noncompliance under any of the Permits and there are no actions, proceedings, investigations or surveys pending or, to the knowledge of Seller, threatened against the

 
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Business that could reasonably be expected to result in the suspension or cancellation of any such Permits.  Seller does not warrant that its Permits may be assigned to Purchaser.

(i)           Plans, Books and Records.  The Plans, Books and Records are located at the business office of Seller and copies or excerpts from items included within the Plans, Books and Records provided to Purchaser are true, correct and (except as may be noted therein) complete copies of the originals.

(j)           Prepaid Items and Deposits.  Section 1.1(h) includes all prepaid and similar items related to the Business, including, without limitation, all prepaid expenses, deposits, deferred charges, advance payments, and other prepaid items paid or received by Seller with respect to the Business.

(k)           Accounts Payable.  All Accounts Payable due prior to the date hereof, including without limitation refunds, license fees, warranty claims or service, royalties, accrued interest and other amounts owed in connection with the Business have been made, and Seller is not in default with respect to any of the Accounts Payable.  No obligee of any of the Accounts Payable has asserted, or to the best of Seller’s knowledge has reason to assert, an y default of any of Seller’s obligations related to any of the Accounts Payable.

(l)           Liens and Encumbrances; Tax Matters.  Except as described on Schedule 3.1(l), the Purchased Assets are, and immediately prior to the time of Closing will be, owned by Seller free and clear of any and all liens, claims, charges or encumbrances whatsoever and any right of any party other than Seller other than Permitted Encumbrances.  Except for the Permitted Encumbrances, the Purchased Assets are not in any manner encumbered by liens arising out of unpaid taxes, governmental fees, levies or other governmental charges or assessments which are due and payable nor shall any such lien arise on account of any taxes due for any period prior to the Closing.  All tax returns, declarations of estimated tax and tax reports  required to be filed by Seller have been filed in timely fashion with the appropriate government agency, and all federal, state and local income, profits, employment, franchise, sales, use, occupation, property, excise or other taxes or charges, and all required estimated payments in respect thereof, applicable to the Business have been paid when due and Seller has withheld and paid to the appropriate taxing authority or jurisdiction any and all amounts required by law or agreement to be withheld from the wages or sa laries of its employees.  There are no agreements by Seller for the extension of the time for the assessment of any tax, and all Federal, foreign, state, county and local taxes due and payable by Seller have been paid.  Seller has provided Purchaser with a copy of any audit report resulting from any audit performed with respect to any tax return filed or required to be filed by Seller in the past five (5) years.

(m)           Environmental Matters. Neither Seller nor Seller’s General Partner has received any notice from any governmental authority or other person respecting or related to any actual, threatened or potential release of Hazardous Materials, and no investigation or proceeding with respect to Hazardous Materials or Hazardous Materials Contamination is threatened,  anticipated or in existence with respect to the real p roperty used in operation of the Business or in any other manner otherwise related to the operation of the Business.  As used herein, the term “Hazardous Materials” means pollutants, contaminants, pesticides, petroleum and petroleum

 
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products, radioactive substances, solid wastes or hazardous or extremely hazardous, special, dangerous or toxic wastes, substances, mold, asbestos, chemicals or materials within the meaning of any Environmental Law, including without limitation any (i) “hazardous substance” as defined in the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, 42 U.S.C. § 9601, et. seq., as amended and reauthorized (“CE RCLA”), and (ii) any “hazardous waste” as defined in the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, 42 U.S.C., § 6902, et. seq., as amended and reauthorized (“RCRA”).  As used herein, the term “Hazardous Materials Contamination” shall mean contamination (whether presently existing or hereafter occurring) of premises, buildings, facilities, soil, groundwater, air or other elements as a result of Hazardous Materials.

(n)           Employees.  Seller has provided Purchaser with a complete and accurate listing of (i) all employees currently involved in the operation of the Business and all contracts or other arrangements under which they are currently employed, and (ii) all pension, retirement, profit-sharing, employee stock option or stock purchase, bonus, deferred compensation, incentive compensatio n, life insurance, health insurance, fringe benefit, or other employee benefit plans of Seller, or applicable to the Business or its employees. The operation of the Business is presently in compliance in all material respects with, and at all times prior to the date of the Closing will have been in compliance in all material respects with, any and all job safety requirements applicable thereto, including without limitation any and all requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, as amended, and any other requirements of any governmental authority with respect to the health or safety of workers.  In the past five years, Seller has received no notice of any failure to comply with any such law, order, rule or regulation, nor is any such comp laint pending or threatened from any other party.  Seller has provided Purchaser with a copy of any report resulting from any audit, study or review performed with respect to health or safety of workers employed by Seller.  In the past five years, Seller has not entered into any agreements with respect to health or safety matters, nor has Seller been subject to any complaint with respect to worker safety or health, nor is Seller or any Shareholder aware of any fact or circumstance which would give rise to any such claim.  Seller has no current obligations concerning employees or employee’s safety in regard to any previous failure by it to comply with any governmental law, order, rule or regulation.

(o)           Partnership Matters.  Seller is a Limited Partnership duly organized, validly existing and in good standing under the laws of the State of Texas.  Seller is not authorized to transact business in any state other than the states of Texas and the nature and operation of its business does not require it to be so authorized.

           (p)           Finders.  Except as disclosed in Section 11.3, Seller has not engaged, nor is it directly or indirectly obligated to, anyone acting as a broker, finder, or in any other similar capacity in connection with the purchase of the Purchased Assets or any other transaction contemplated by this Agreement.

(q)           No Material Events.  The Business has been conducted only in the ordinary course since December 31, 2009, and (other than expenses of the Business related to compensation and benefits to the Partners of the Company) no event, condition, circumstance, or occurrence which has had or is likely to have a material adverse effect on the Purchased Assets, the Business or its condition (financial or otherwise) has occurred since that date.

 
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(r)           No Conflicts; Compliance and Consents.

(i)           No Conflict.  None of the execution and delivery by Seller of this Agreement and the other Seller Documents to which Seller is a party, the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby, or the compliance by Seller with any of the provisions thereof will (i) conflict with, or result in the breach of, any provisio n of the certificate of partnership, partnership agreement or comparable organizational documents of the Business; (ii) except for rights of contract parties upon Seller’s assignment of that contract and possible breach resulting from the assignment, conflict with, violate, result in the breach or termination of, or constitute a default under any note, bond, mortgage, indenture, license, agreement or other instrument or obligation to which Seller or the Business is a party or by which any of them or any of their respective properties or assets is bound; (iii) violate any statute, rule, regulation, order or decree of any governmental body or authority by which Seller or the Business is bound; or (iv) result in the creation of any lien upon the properties or assets of Seller or the Business except, in case of clauses (ii), (iii) and (iv), for such violations, breaches, terminations, defaults or creations of liens as would not, individually or in the aggregate, have a material adverse effect.

(ii)           Compliance.  All laws, rules, regulations and restrictions affecting the Purchased Assets or the conduct of the Business as actually conducted in the past or currently, have been complied with in all material respects and all returns, reports and other information with respect to the Purchased Assets have been filed as appropriate with any governmental authority or any other person, as required by law, course of practice or custom.

(iii)           Third Party Consent.   Except as set forth in Schedule 3.1 (r) (iii), Seller is not required to obtain the consent of, or give notice to, any third party by reasons of the transactions contemplated by the Seller documents.

(s)           No Litigation.  Except as described in Schedule 3.1(s), there is no litigation, proceeding, action, claim, or governmental investigation pending or to Seller’s knowledge threatened against or relating to the Purchased Assets which would, individually or in the aggregate, have a material or adverse effect on the Business, and < a name="El26qO">Seller does not have knowledge of any facts or circumstances which could give rise to any such litigation, proceeding or investigation.  Seller is not subject to any notice, writ, injunction, order, or decree of any court, agency, or other governmental authority which would materially or adversely affect the Business or the consummation of the transaction contemplated hereby.

(t)           Restrictions on Business Activities.  There is no agreement, judgment, order, writ, injunction or decree binding upon, or governmental or regulatory action taken against or involving the Business or any of its assets, properties or, to the knowledge of Seller, the employees of the Business, which has had or could reasonably be expected to have the effect of prohibiting or impairing any current or future business practice of the Business or Purchaser, any acquisition of property by the Business or Purchaser, or the conduct of business by the Business or Purchaser as currently conducted.

 
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(u)           True and Complete Copies.  Seller has delivered or made available to Purchaser materially true, complete and accurate copies of all executory contracts, agreements, Financial Information, Books and Records and other documents deliverable to Purchaser under this Agreement or related to the Business, together with all modifications thereof and amendments thereto.

(v)           Guaranties.  The Business is not a guarantor or otherwise liable for any liability or obligation (including indebtedness) of any other person.

(w)           Real Property.

(i)           Schedule 3.1(w)(i) sets forth a complete list of all real property and interests in real property leased by the Business as tenants (individually, a “Real Property Lease” and a “Leased Property”).  The Business does not own in fee any real property or other interest in real property.

(ii)           The Leased Property constitutes all interests in real property currently used or currently held for use in connection with the Business and which is necessary for the continued operation of the Business as the business is currently conducted.  The Business has a valid and enforceable leasehold interest under the Real Property Lease, subject to applicable bankruptcy, insolvency, reorganization, moratorium and similar laws affecting creditors’ rights and remedies generally and subject, as to enforceability, to general principles of equity (regardless of whether enforcement is sought in a proceeding at law or in equity), and the Bus iness has not received any written notice if any default or event that with notice or lapse of time, or both, would constitute a default by the Business under the Real Property Lease.  All of the Leased Property, buildings, fixtures and improvements thereon leased by the Business are provided AS IS.  Seller has delivered or otherwise made available to Purchaser a true, correct and complete copy of the Real Property Lease, together with all amendments, modifications or supplements, if any, thereto.

(iii)           The Business has all material certificates of occupancy and material permits necessary for the current use and operation of the Leased Property, and the Business has fully complied with all material conditions of such permits which are applicable.  No default or violation, or event that with the lapse of time or giving of notice or both would become a default or violation, has occurred in the due observance of any material permit.  No dispute currently exists with any governmental body having jurisdiction over the Leased Property with respect to any real property law or the application thereof to the Leased Property.< /div>

(iv)           To the knowledge of the Seller, there does not exist any actual or threatened or contemplated condemnation or eminent domain proceedings that affect the Leased Property or any part thereof, and Seller has not received any notice, oral or written, of the intention of any governmental body or other person to take or use all or any part thereof.

 
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(v)           Seller has not received any written notice from any insurance company that has issued a policy with respect to the Leased Property requiring performance of any structural or other repairs or alterations to such Leased Property.

(vi)           Except for amounts as shown in Seller’s accounts payable, Seller does not owe any money to any architect, contractor, subcontractor or materialman for labor or materials performed, rendered or supplied to or in connection with the Leased Property within the past nine months.

(x)           Disclosure.  Neither any representation or warranty contained herein, nor any information contained in any Schedule or Exhibit to this Agreement, taken as a whole, contain or shall contain an untrue statement of a material fact, nor do the Financial Information, representations, warranties and other information, taken as a whole, omit to state, nor will they omit to state, any material fact necessary in order to make the statements made not misleading in light of the circumstances in which they were made.   A fact shall be considered material if there is a substantial likelihood that a reasonable purchaser would consider it important in m aking an investment decision and the purchaser relied on the fact in making its investment decision.

3.2           Purchaser’s Representations and Warranties.  Purchaser hereby represents and warrants to Seller that, both as of the date hereof and as of the time of Closing:

(a)           Organization and Existence.  Purchaser is a Texas corporation and is duly organized, validly existing, and in good standing under the laws of the State of Texas.

(b)           Power and Authority.  Purchaser has full corporate power and authority to execute, deliver, and perform this Agreement.

(c)           Authorization.  The execution, delivery, and performance of this Agreement has been duly authorized by all requisite corporate action on the part of Purchaser.

(d)           Binding Effect.  This Agreement is a valid, binding and legal obligation of Purchaser, enforceable in accordance with its terms, except as limited by Debtor Relief Laws.

(e)           No Default.  Neither the execution and delivery of this Agreement nor Purchaser’s performance of any of its obligations hereunder will violate or breach, or otherwise give rise to a default under, the terms or provisions of Purchaser’s governing documents, or any material contract, commitment, instrument, notice, writ, injunction, order or decree of any court, agency, or other governmental authority or other obligation binding on, applicable to or enforceable against Purchaser.  Purchaser has no knowledge of any event or circumstance which would make any representation or warranty of Seller as made herein untrue in any material respect.

           (f)           Finders.  Except as disclosed in Section 11.3, Purchaser has not engaged, nor is it directly or indirectly obligated to, anyone acting as a broker, finder, or in any other similar capacity in connection with the purchase of the Purchased Assets or any other transaction contemplated by this Agreement.

 
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(g)           Source of Financing.  Purchaser has cash on hand and a fully committed line of credit with more than adequate capacity to complete the transactions contemplated in this Agreement.

(h)           Purchaser’s Knowledge.  Purchaser has no knowledge of any inaccuracy or breach of any representation or warranty or violation of any covenant by Seller contained in this Agreement or any of the documents herein contemplated.

Article 4
Actions Before Closing

4.1           General Inspection and Tests.  Between the date hereof and the Closing, unless this Agreement is sooner terminated, Seller will afford Purchaser and Purchaser’s representatives full and free access, during normal b usiness hours, to all of Seller’s assets, properties, books, records, financial statements, corporate documents, accountants’ work papers, contracts and insurance policies related to the Business, to Seller’s personnel, accountants, customers, clients, contractors and suppliers in connection with the Business, provided that any such access must be used by Purchaser in a manner that does not unreasonably disrupt the operation of the Business, and will furnish Purchaser during such period with all such information concerning the Business as Purchaser may reasonably request.  Acces s to Seller’s customers and clients will be done in conjunction with Seller and with Seller’s input.  Seller will use its commercially reasonable best efforts to arrange introductions to such customers and clients as Purchaser specifies.

4.2           Interim Conduct of the Business.  From the date of this Agreement to the Closing, Seller shall conduct the Business only in the ordinary and usual course, using reasonable efforts to preserve intact business relationships with suppliers, customers, employees, c reditors and others having business dealings with the Business in a manner consistent with the historical practice of Seller in the conduct of the Business, preserving, protecting and maintaining the Purchased Assets in a manner consistent with the historical practice of Seller in the conduct of the Business, and continuing performance in the ordinary course of its obligations under the contracts described or referred to in Section 1.1(e). Pending Closing Seller shall not agree to any material changes in the compensation of employees or officers, enter into any transactions with affiliates of Seller or enter into any other material contract without first consulting Purchaser. Pending Closing, Seller will not solicit from any other person, firm or corporation any inquiries or proposals related to the disposition of all or any significant portion of the Purchased Assets or the Business or pursue or engage in discussions with respect thereto.  During this period, Seller will also assist Purchaser as and to the extent (and only as and to the extent) requested by Purchaser in negotiating agreements acceptable to Purchaser with any customer of the Business.  As and to the extent that any Contract is not assigned as a result of the same not being assignable, Seller and Mr. Anthony George shall work with Purchaser following Closing to attempt to obtain all such approvals and upon obtaining the same will immediately assign Purchaser.  Pending such assignment, at Purchaser’s written election, Purchaser shall perform and discharge fully all the obligations of Seller thereunder from and after the date of Closing and indemnify Seller for all  costs, expenses, and liabilities arising out of such performance by Purchaser.  In such instances, Seller shall, without further consideration therefor, pay, assign, and remit to Purchaser promptly all monies, rights, and other considerations received in respect of such performance.  In such instances, Seller shall promptly exercise or exploit its rights

 
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and options under all such contracts, agreements, and commitments only as reasonably directed by Purchaser and at Purchaser’s expense, and if and when any such consent shall be obtained or such contract shall otherwise become assignable, Seller shall promptly assign all its rights and obligations thereunder to Purchaser and Purchaser shall, without the payment of any further consideration therefor, assume such rights and obligations.

4.3           Liens.  The Purchased Assets shall be subject to no liens or encumbrances other than Permitted Encumbrances.  Any other liens and encumbrances against the Purchased Assets shall be satisfied and Seller shall, prior to Closing, file or cause to be filed with the Texas Secretary of State’s office and any applicable local County Clerk, a termination statement for any lien or encumbrance affecting any of the Purchased Assets not consented to by Purchaser other than Permitted Encumbrances.

4.4           Notices of Certain Events.  Each of Purchaser and Seller shall give prompt notice to the other of (i) any notice or other communication from any person alleging that the consent of such person is or may be required in connection with the purchase of the assets of the Business; (ii) any notice or other communication f rom any governmental body in connection with the purchase of the assets of the Business; (iii) any actions, suits, claims, investigations or proceedings commenced or, to their knowledge, threatened against, relating to or involving or otherwise affecting Purchaser, Seller or the Business, or that relate to the consummation of the purchase of the assets of the Business; (iv) the occurrence of a default or event that, with the giving of notice or lapse of time or both, will become a default under any Contracts and would likely result in a material adverse effect on the Business; and (v) any change that would have a material adverse effect for Purchaser or Seller, or otherwise delay or impede the ability of Purchaser, Seller or the Business to perform their respective obligations pursuant to this Agreement and to effect the consummation of the purchase of the assets of the Business.

4.5           Lease Consent.    Seller shall use reasonable commercial efforts to obtain the consent of landlord to assign the Real Property Lease to Purchaser.  Purchaser shall cooperate with Seller as is reasonably necessary to assist Seller in obtaining the consent.

Article 5
Additional Agreements

5.1           Access to Information.  Seller shall afford Purchaser and its representatives, specifically including but not limited to Gainer, Donnelly & Desroches, LLP, full access during normal business hours, on reasonable advance notice, during the period prior to the earlier of the Effective Date or the date of termination of this Agreement in accordance with its terms, to (i) all of the Business’s premises, properties, personnel, books, contracts, documents, commitments and records (including tax records), and (ii) all other information concerning the business, prospects, operations, properties, assets, taxes, condition (financial or other), results of operations and personnel of the Business as Purchaser may reasonably request.  Seller agrees to provide to Purchaser and its representatives copies of internal financial statements promptly upon request.

 
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5.2           Confidentiality.

(a)           Prior to the Effective Date, each of the parties shall, and shall cause their representatives to, treat and hold as such all of the Confidential Information (as defined below) of the other parties, and refrain from using such Confidential Information except in connection with this Agreement and the transactions contemplated herein.  In the event that any party or its representatives are requested or required (by oral questions or request for information or documents in any legal proceeding, interrogatory, subpoena, civil investigative demand, or similar process, or pursuant to applicable stock exchange rules and regulations) to disclose any Confidential Information, that party will notify the party providing such Confidential Information (the “Providing Party”) promptly of the request or requirement so that the Providing Party may seek an appropriate protective order or waive compliance with the provisions of this Section 5.2(a).  If, in the absence of a protective order or the receipt of a waiver hereunder, any of the parties or their respective representatives are, on the advice of counsel, compelled to disclose any Confidential Information to any tribunal or stock exchange or else stand liable for contempt; provided, however, that the disclosing party shall, and shall cause its representatives to, use its commercially reasonable best efforts to obtain an order or other as surance that confidential treatment will be accorded to such portion of the Confidential Information required to be disclosed.

(b)           For purposes of this Agreement, “Confidential Information” means any written or oral information and data of a confidential nature disclosed by one party to the other(s), including but not limited to proprietary, developmental, technical, marketing, sales, operating, performance, cost, know-how, policy, business, and process information, computer programming techniques, samples, models and prototypes, or parts thereof and any information of a technical nature concerning research and development and engineering activity disclosed by the disclosing party, without limitation, software or fi rmware code, semiconductor or printed circuit board payout diagrams, product designs or specifications, manufacturing know-how, and patent applications.  Confidential Information shall also expressly include the terms and conditions (but not the existence) of this Agreement.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, the parties agree that Confidential Information shall expressly exclude any information which (a) is already in the public domain through no breach of this Agreement or any prior confidentiality agreement, provided, however, that Confidential Information shall not be deemed to be in the public domain merely because any part of the Confidential Information is embodied in general disclosures or because individual features, components or combinations thereof are now or become known to the public; (b) was lawfully in the possession of the receiving party prior to receipt from the disclosing party; (c) is received independently from a third party free to lawfully disclose such information to the receiving party; or (d) is subsequently independently developed by the receiving party, without use of the information received from the receiving party, provided that the receiving party shall have the burden to show such independent development.

(c)           In the event that this Agreement is terminated in accordance with its terms, each party shall, and shall cause their respective representatives to, promptly redeliver to the other or destroy (and confirm such destruction in writing) all written Confidential Information and not retain any copies, extracts or other reproductions in whole or in part of such written material.  In such event all documents, memoranda, notes and other writings or media prepared by Purchaser or any of its representatives or by Seller , the Business or any of their representatives, based on the information in such material shall, at the request of the other party, be destroyed, and such destruction shall be confirmed in writing.

 
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(d)           Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, the receiving party may disclose such Confidential Information as is reasonably necessary to comply with any applicable federal and state securities or tax laws.  Public disclosures required by any applicable federal or state securities laws shall be made as contemplated in Section 5.3.

5.3           Public Disclosure.  Unless otherwise permitted by this Agreement, Purchaser and Seller shall consult with each other before issuing any release or otherwise making any public statement or making any other public (or non-confidential) announcement or disclosure (whether or not in response to an inquiry) regarding the terms of this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby, and neither shall issue any such press release or make any such statement or disclosure without the prior approval of the other (which approval shall be un reasonably withheld or delayed); provided, however, that any party may make any public disclosure it believes in good faith is required by applicable law and, in the case of Purchaser, any listing or trading agreement concerning the publicly-traded securities of ENGlobal Corporation (in which case the disclosing party will use its reasonable best efforts to advise the other party prior to making the disclosure).

5.4           Further Assurances.

(a)           Prior to the Closing, each of the parties to this Agreement shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to effectuate the transactions contemplated hereby and to fulfill and cause to be fulfilled the conditions to Closing under this Agreement; provided, however, that Purchaser shall not be obligated to consent to or accept any divestiture or operational limitation imposed by any governmental agency or court in connection with the purchase of the assets of the Business or to make any payment or commercial concession to any third party as a condition to obtai ning any required consent or approval of any third party.  Each party hereto, at the reasonable request of another party hereto, shall execute and deliver such other instruments and do and perform such other acts and things as may be necessary or desirable for effecting completely the consummation of this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby.

(b)           The Business shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to cause any and all employees who develop or create intellectual property rights in the course of performing activities for the Business to execute and deliver a proprietary information and inventions agreement assigning any such intellectual property rights to the Business.

5.5           Notification of Certain Matters.  Each of the Purchaser and Seller agrees to give prompt notice to each other of, and to use their respective commercially reasonable efforts to prevent or promptly remedy, (i) the occurrence or failure to occur or the impending or threatened occurrence or failure to occur, of any event which occurrence or failure to occur would be likely to cause any of the representations or warranties in this Agreement to be untrue or inaccurate in any material respect at any time from the date hereof to the Effective Date, and (ii) any material failure on its part to comply with or satisfy any covenant, condition or agreement to be complied with or satisfied by it hereunder; provided, however, that the delivery of any notice pursuant to this Section 5.5 shall not limit or otherwise affect the remedies available hereunder to the party receiving such notice.

 
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5.6           Business Disclosure Schedule.  Seller will make available to Purchaser a reasonable time prior to the Closing, copies of all items set forth on the Disclosure Schedules and any and all other consents, documents or agreements to be delivered hereunder which have not previously been delivered to purchaser, which such other consents, documents or agreements shall be in form and substance reasonable satisfactory to P urchaser.

5.7           Preservation of Records.  Seller and Purchaser agree that each of them shall preserve and keep the records held by them relating to the Business for a period of six years from the Closing Date and shall make such records available to the other as may be reasonably required by such party in connection with, among other things, any insurance claims by, legal proceedings against or governmental investigations of Sel ler or Purchaser or in order to enable Seller and Purchaser to comply with their respective obligations under this Agreement and each other agreement, document or instrument contemplated hereby or thereby.  In the event Seller or Purchaser wishes to destroy such records after that time, such party shall first give ninety (90) days prior written notice to the other and such other party shall have the right at its option and expense, upon prior written notice given to such party within that ninety (90) day period, to take possession of the records within one hundred and eighty (180) days after the date of such notice.

Article 6
Conditions

6.1           Conditions Precedent to Purchaser’s Obligations and Closing.  The following obligations and deliveries from Seller are express conditions precedent to the obligation of Purchaser to consummate the transactions and payments at Closing contemplated by this Agreement and are subject to the satisfaction of the following conditions at or prior to the Closing:

(a)           Each representation and warranty of Seller contained in this Agreement shall be certified by Seller as true, accurate and complete in all material respects as of the date of this Agreement and shall be deemed to have been remade as of the Closing Date to be true, accurate and complete in all material respects as of the Closing Date.  If Seller provides updated Disclosure Schedules as of the Effective Date at the Closing, changes to the Disclosure Schedules must be reasonably acceptable to Purchaser.

(b)           Seller shall have delivered all instruments and documents and performed and complied with all agreements and conditions required by this Agreement to be performed or complied with by Seller prior to or at the Closing and shall have delivered to Purchaser all documents of conveyance and transfer, business records of account, documents, certificates and instruments required to be delivered under the terms of this Agreement.

(c)           Except for (i) customer and client consents, and (ii) those waived by Purchaser in a writing signed by its agent with authority to do so, Seller or Purchaser shall have obtained of all of the consents, approvals, modifications or effective waivers thereof, reasonably requested by Purchaser, including without limitation those referred to on Schedule 3.1 (r)(iii).

 
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(d)           There shall not have been issued and in effect any injunction or similar legal order prohibiting or restraining consummation of any of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and no legal action or governmental investigation which might reasonably be expected to result in any such injunction or order shall be pending or threatened.

(e)           Purchaser shall have determined in Purchaser’s sole discretion that there are no matters or events disclosed by Purchaser’s investigations which, in Purchaser’s reasonable and good faith judgment, would have a material adverse effect on the Purchased Assets.

(f)           There shall not have occurred, in Purchaser’s reasonable good faith judgment, any material adverse change, or any event or circumstance which could result in a material adverse change in the Business, its prospects, the Purchased Assets or their value, or any development which materially and adversely affects, or which could materially and adversely affect, as a result of the consummation by Purchaser of the transactions contemplated hereby or otherwise, the Purchase d Assets, their value, the Business or its prospects.

(g)           Seller shall have provided to Purchaser evidence satisfactory to Purchaser that the approval of any applicable governmental authority required in order to consummate the transactions herein described has been obtained.

(h)           Anthony George shall have executed and delivered a Consulting Agreement in the form attached as Exhibit B.

                                (i)           Van Wilson shall have executed and delivered an Employment Agreement including a Covenant not to Compete where necessary and appropriate and in the form attached as Exhibit C.

6.2           Conditions to Seller’s Obligations and Payments at Closing.  The obligation of Seller to consummate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement at Closing is subject to satisfaction of the following conditions at or prior to Closing:

(a)           Each representation and warranty of Purchaser contained in this Agreement shall be true, accurate, and complete in all material respects as of the date hereof and as of the Closing and there has been no adverse material change in the value of the Business and Assets, nor loss of any work in process.

(b)           Purchaser shall have performed and complied with all agreements and conditions required by this Agreement to be performed or complied with by Purchaser prior to or at the Closing, and Purchaser shall have delivered all documents, certificates, and instruments required to be delivered by Purchaser under the terms of this Agreement.

(c)           There shall not have been issued and in effect any injunction or similar legal order prohibiting or restraining consummation of any of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and no legal action or governmental investigation which might reasonably be expected to result in any such injunction or order shall be pending.

 
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Article 7
Closing

7.1           The Closing.  As used in this Agreement, the term “Closing” means the time at which the transactions contemplated hereby will be consummated after satisfaction or waiver of the conditions set forth in Section 4.

7.2           Time, Date, and Place of Closing.  The Closing shall occur at the office of Purchaser at 654 N. Sam Houston Parkway E., Suite 400, Houston, Texas 77060 on April 6, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. CDT (the “Closing Date”), to be effective for all purposes as of 12:01 a.m. on April 1, 2010 or at such other time and date as the parties may mutually agree upon in writing (the “Effective Date”).

7.3           Purchaser’s Obligations.  Provided and subject to Seller satisfying all of its obligations and deliveries under Article 6, then and in that event at the Closing:

(a)           Cash Payment at Closing.  Purchaser shall deliver to Seller a cashier’s check or wire transfer in the amount of the $1,895,877.27 for the Cash Payment required by Section 2.1(a) hereof as adjusted.

(b)           Purchaser shall adjust the Cash Payment to include its prorata share of the Personal Property taxes for the tax year ending December 31, 2010 in the sum of $666.47.

(b)           Purchaser shall execute and deliver to Seller, the documentation supporting the Deferred Payments in the form of Schedule 2.1 (b).

(c)           Guaranty of the obligations of Purchaser hereunder and under each instrument and agreement contemplated hereby by ENGlobal Corporation (“Guaranty”);

(d)           Employment Agreement by and between Purchaser and Van Wilson;

(e)           Shared Assets and Services Agreement between Purchaser and Nautical Control Solutions, L.P.

(f)           Purchaser shall deliver such other documents, certificates, and other items as may be reasonably required to be delivered by Purchaser pursuant to the terms of this Agreement or as may be reasonably requested by Seller to effectuate the transaction herein described.

7.4           Seller’s Obligations.  At the Closing:

(a)           Seller shall execute and deliver to Purchaser (i) the Bill of Sale in the form of Schedule 7.4(a) and the Assignment, Assumption Consent and release of Liability in the form of Schedule (a-2); and (ii) a Certificate, including certification of  the existence and good standing of Seller, verifying the accuracy of all representations and warranties of Seller, and the adoption by the General and Limited Partners of Seller of resolutions authorizing and approving the transaction.

 
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(b)           Seller shall deliver to Purchaser physical possession, instruments of title where necessary, and a Bill of Sale transferring ownership of and title to the Purchased Assets, free and clear of any and all liens, claims and encumbrances.

(c)           Certificates setting forth the incumbency of the Partnership and attaching the Certificate of Partnership and the Partnership Agreement.

(d)           Provide any lien terminations contemplated by Section 4.3.

(e)           Approval by Seller’s landlord of the transfer of Seller’s lease to Purchaser.

(f)           Seller has prepared an Amendment to its Certificate of Partnership changing its name from Control Dynamics International, LP to Angeo, LP.  Upon consummation of this transaction, Seller will cause to be delivered to the Secretary of State of Texas, the Amendment together with the applicable fee necessary to change the name.  Seller shall also provide to Purchaser evidence that Seller has abandoned any assumed name containing the words “CDI” or  any word or words similar th ereto.

(g)           Seller shall supply updated Disclosure Schedules, if required, to reflect changes between the date hereof and the Effective Date.

(h)           Seller shall reduce the Cash Payment due in the sum of $24,250.20 the accrued and unused vacation and sick leave for any employees hired by Purchaser in accordance with Section 7.6.

(i)           Seller shall reduce the Cash Payment due in the sum of $80,539.00 to reflect the estimated short fall in the Working Capital.  This number shall be subject to increase or decrease in accordance with the post-closing Purchase Adjustment Procedure in Section 2.4.

Seller further agrees to deliver such other documents, certificates, and other items as may be required to be delivered pursuant to the terms of this Agreement or as may be reasonably requested by Purchaser to effectuate the transaction herein described.

7.5           Termination of Existing Employment Agreements.  Effective as of the Effective Date, Seller shall take such actions as may be necessary to terminate without liability any existing employment agreements currently in effect with Seller (other than accrued payroll owed at and as of the time of the Effective Date).

7.6           Employees.  Purchaser shall not be obligated to offer employment to any of Seller’s employees, but may at its option offer to employ such of Seller’s employees on such terms as Purchaser may determine in its sole discretion, except that compensation levels will be at least equivalent to those now in place as disclosed to Purchaser.  Any offer of employment which Purchaser extends to Seller’s employees is conditioned upon the Closing.  Seller shall be responsible for, and shall pay as of the time of the Effective Date all obligations of Seller to all current and former employees of the Business for accrued payroll, commissions and other

 
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compensation, and any and all termination pay, stay-on compensation, deferred compensation, retirement, pension, profit sharing, vacation or sick leave rights owed to current or former employees of the Business as of the Effective Date.  At Closing, Seller shall be responsible for accrued and unused vacation and sick leave for any employees hired by Purchaser that accrued while in the employment of Seller.  Accrued vacation and sick leave shall be carried forward and credited to each employee’s account.  Delays on the provision of employee benefits shall be waived to the maximum extent possible .

7.7           Key Employee.  Purchaser has determined that Van K. Wilson is vital to the viability and success of the Business is a Key Employee of Seller (“Key Employee”) in which event such Key Employee shall be offered an Employment Agreement on terms and conditions acceptable to Purchaser to be signed prior to Closing as a condition of Closing, but which shall become effective only upon Closing,

7.8           Prorations and adjustments.  At the Closing, the parties will additionally prorate ad valorem taxes based on prior years’ taxes and will make adjustments for deposits and other similar items as they may agree.

Article 8
Actions After Closing

8.1           Further Action.  After Closing, Seller will, without further cost or expense to Purchaser, execute and deliver to Purchaser (or cause to be executed and delivered to Purchaser) such additional instruments of conveyance and transfer and take such other and further actions as Purchaser may reasonably request to assign, transfer to and vest in Purchaser, and to put Purchaser in possession and operating control of, all or any part of the Purchased Assets and the Business.  No such instrument shall contain any representation, warranty, or covenant not contained in this Agreement or any document delivered pursuant to this Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby.  No such instrument or action may increase in any way the liability of Seller.

8.2           Further Consents to Assignment.  As and to the extent Seller shall have failed to obtain prior to Closing the consent or approval (or an acceptable effective waiver thereof) of any person or persons in respect of any item from whom such consent is required pursuant to the terms hereof, or shall have failed to obtain any other consent to the assumption of any contract included as a part of the Purchased Assets, if Purchaser shall nonetheless have elected to proceed to purchase the Purchased Assets, at the written request of Purchaser, Seller shall continue to use reasonable efforts to obtain from such person or persons the consents or approvals (or effective waivers thereof).  Purchaser shall use reasonable efforts to assist Seller in obtaining consents.

8.3           Covenant Not to Compete and Non-Solicitation.  As further consideration for the covenants and agreements herein contained and for the purpose of inducing Purchaser to enter into the Purchase Documents, a transaction that Anthony George acknowledges will benefit him individually, Seller and Anthony George (as evidenced by his signature below, but Anthony George shall be considered a party to this Agreement only for the purposes of this Section 8.3 and Sections 8.4, 9.1, and 11.15) agree not to directly or indirectly conduct any business in competition with the Business or its products or services, both as conducted as of the Closing Date and as< /font>

 
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conducted thereafter substantially in accordance with Seller’s written business plans of the Business as they exist as of the date of Closing, anywhere within the states of Texas, for a period of  three (3) years following the date of Closing.  This covenant is ancillary to the other commitments and agreements herein contained, and Seller and Anthony George acknowledge that but for the covenant contained in this Section, Purchaser would not enter into this transaction.  In the event of a violation of this covenant, Purchaser shall be entitled to an injunction restraining the breach of this covenant not to compete, in addition to any and all other remedies available to Purchaser at law or in equity for such breach.  Resort to any remedy provided for hereunder or provided for by law shall not prevent Purchaser from seeking any other appropriate remedy or remedies, or preclude the recovery by Purchaser of monetary damages for such breach.  Seller or Anthony George shall be deemed to be competing with Purchaser if Seller or Anthony George is conducting or participating directly or indirectly in any business or businesses subject to this restriction, whether for its/his own account or for that of any person.  In the event that any provision of this Section shall be determined to be invalid, ineffective or unenforceable, the remaining provisions of this Section shall remain in full force and effect and the invalid, ineffective or unenforceable provision shall, without further action, be automatically amended to effect the original purpose and intent of the invalid, ineffective, or unenforceable provision; provided, however, that such amendment shall only apply with respect to the operation of such provision in the particular jurisdiction in which such provision has been declared invalid, ineffective or unenforceable.

If Company defaults on the Deferred Payments, a bonus payment under Section 2.1(c), fails to satisfy an Assumed Liability or indemnity obligation, except a default timely cured under the Guaranty, then the obligations of Seller and Anthony George under this Section 8.3 shall expire 30 days following Seller or Anthony George giving Purchaser written notice of such default if such default is not fully cured prior to the expiration of such 30 day period.

           8.4           Confidential Information.  Seller and Anthony George hereby acknowledge that the Purchaser would be irreparably damaged if any proprietary or confidential information concerning the Business or the Purchased Assets (except for information that is or becomes generally known to the public, otherwise than through a breach of this Agreement) were disc losed to or used by any person engaged in competition with Purchaser.  Seller and Anthony George hereby covenant and agree that they shall not use or disclose any such confidential or proprietary information, except as expressly permitted hereunder or under any other agreement between Seller and Purchaser.  If Seller and Anthony George is requested or required by any governmental authority to disclose any of such proprietary or confidential information, then Purchaser with prompt written notice of such request or requirement unless prohibited by law.  Purchaser may then either seek appropriate protective relief from all or part of such request or requirement or waive Seller’s or Anthony George’s compliance with the provisions of this Section with respect to all or part of such request or requirement.  Seller and Anthony George shall cooperate with Purchaser, at Purchaser’s reasonable expense, in attempting to obtain any reasonable protective relief that Purchaser chooses to seek.  If, after Purchaser has had a reasonable opportunity to seek such relief, Purchaser fails to obtain such relief, then Seller and Anthony George may disclose only that portion of such proprietary or confidential information which legal counsel advises it is compelled to disclose.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, the parties agree that such proprietary or confidential information shall expressly exclude any information which in the public domain through no breach of this Agreement or any prior confidentiality agreement, provided, however, that proprietary or confidential information shall not be deemed to be in the public domain merely because any part of the proprietary or confidential informatio n is embodied in general disclosures or because individual features, components or combinations thereof are now or become known to the public.

 
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8.5           Accounts Receivable.    In the event that Seller shall receive remittance from or on behalf of any account debtor with respect to the accounts receivable reflected in the Closing Balance Sheet, Seller shall endorse without recourse such remittance to the order of Purchaser and forward such remittance to Purchaser promptly upon receipt thereof.


Article 9
Indemnification

9.1           Indemnification of Purchaser.

(a)           From and after the Effective Date, Seller and Anthony George hereby agree, jointly and severally, to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Purchaser and its partners, officers, employees, advisors, affiliates, agents, representatives and assigns (the “Purchaser Indemnitees”) from and against any and all liabilities, penalties, damages, losses, claims, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys fees and expenses for the defense of any claim which, if proved, would give rise to an obligation of indemnity hereunder, notwithstanding that such claim may be settled prior to final judgment) BUT EXCLUDING INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL AND/OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, AND/OR OTHER FORMS OF ECONOMIC LOSSES AS TO CLAIMS MADE BY PURCHASER BUT NOT BY THIRD PARTIES arising out of or resulting directly or indirectly from (a) breach, falsity, or inaccuracy of any warranty, representation or covenant by Seller contained in this Agreement; (b) failure of Seller fully to pay, satisfy, perform or discharge, or cause to be paid, satisfied, performed or discharged, any liabilities not expressly assumed by Purchaser pursuant to the terms hereof; (c) nonperforman ce of any obligations or covenants on the part of Seller under this Agreement; (d) the presence of any Hazardous Material or Hazardous Material Contamination upon or about the real property upon which the Business has heretofore been operated during Seller’s occupancy and prior to the Effective Date; or (e) the conduct of the Business or of Seller’s employees, agents, or contractors prior to the Effective Date (other than liabilities expressly assumed by Purchaser pursuant to the terms hereof), including, without limitation, any violation of laws occurring or alleged to have occurred prior to the Effective Date or arising from, related to, or connected with the Business prior to the Effective Date; or (f) any loss to Purchaser due on account of a material breach or early termination of an employment agreement with Seller (each hereafter a “Claim”).

(b)           Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the sole remedy for Purchaser under this indemnity for any Claim, except for a breach or non-performance of a covenant contained in this Agreement or any instrument herein contemplated to be executed and delivered by the parties hereto and as provided in Section 9.6, shall be offset against the Deferred Payments and the maximum amount that the Seller and Anthony George shall be obligated to pay in respect of any and all obligations of indemnity under this Secti on 9.1 shall be equal to the remaining amounts due, both principal and interest, of the Deferred Payments.  In addition, a Claim shall not be brought by Purchaser under or pursuant to this Section 9.1, unless either (i) the amount of that Claim exceeds $50,000, or (ii) the aggregate amount of all Claims (whether reimbursed or unreimbursed, and including both those theretofore made and any Claims then being made) exceeds $75,000.

 
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           9.2           Indemnification of Seller.

(a)           From and after the Effective Date, Purchaser hereby agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Seller and its general partner and their respective equityholders, managers, officers, employees, advisors, affiliates, agents, representatives and assigns (the “Seller Indemnitees”) from and against any and all liabilities, penalties, damages, losses, claims, costs, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys fees and expenses for the defense of any claim which, if proved, would give rise to an obligation of indemnity hereunder, notwithstanding that such claim may be settled prior to final judgment) BUT EXCLUDING INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL AND/OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES, AND/OR OTHER FORMS OF ECONOMIC LOSSES AS TO CLAIMS MADE BY SELLER BUT NOT BY THIRD PARTIES arising out of or resulting directly or indirectly from (i) breach, falsity, or inaccuracy of any warranty, representation or covenant by Purchaser contained in this Agreement; (ii) nonperformance of any obligations or covenants on the part of Purchaser under this Agreement; or (iii) the conduct of Purchaser’s employees, agents or contractors, or of the Business, or any condition, e vent or activity relating to the Business, on or after the Effective Date (each also hereafter a “Claim”).

(b)           Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the maximum amount that the Purchaser, shall be obligated to pay in respect of any and all obligations of indemnity for a Claim under this Section 9.2 except for a breach or non-performance of a covenant contained in this Agreement or any instrument herein contemplated to be executed and delivered by the parties hereto, shall be equal to the remaining amounts due, both principal and interest, of the Deferred Payments.  In addition, a Claim shall not be bro ught by Seller under or pursuant to this Section 9.2, unless either (i) the amount of that Claim exceeds $50,000, or (ii) the aggregate amount of all Claims (whether reimbursed or unreimbursed, and including both those theretofore made and any Claims then being made) exceeds $75,000.

9.3           Responsibility for Defense.  The following procedures shall be applicable with respect to indemnification for claims by any person that is not a party to this Agreement or an affiliate of a party to this Agreement arising in connection with any provision of this Agreement.

(a)           Promptly after receipt by a Purchaser Indemnitee or a Seller Indemnitee seeking indemnification hereunder (an “Indemnitee”) of written notice of the assertion or the commencement of any Claim by a third party, whether by legal process or otherwise, with respect to any matter within the scope of this Section, the Indemnitee shall give written notice thereof (the “Notice”) to the party from whom indemnification is sought pursuant hereto (the “Indemnitor”).

(b)           Within thirty (30) days after receipt of any notice of a Claim, Indemnitor will, by giving written notice to Indemnitee, have the right to assume responsibility for the defense of the Claim in the name of Indemnitee or otherwise as Indemnitor may elect; provided that Indemnitor also acknowledge in writing it s responsibility to indemnify Indemnitee with respect to such Claim; and provided further that failure of Indemnitor to exercise its right to assume

 
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responsibility for the defense of any Claim shall not restrict the ability of Indemnitee to subsequently join Indemnitor as a party in any litigation respecting such Claim nor shall Indemnitee be obligated to permit Indemnitor to assume or to continue responsibility for the defense if Indemnitee believes its rights, including without limitation, its right to be fully protected and paid under the indemnification, are or may become impaired or jeopardized.  In such event, Indemnitee shall have the right to defend the Claim and shall be automatically deemed to have reserved all of its rights against Indemnitor.

(c)           Notwithstanding Indemnitor’s responsibility for the defense of a Claim, Indemnitee shall have the right to participate, at its own expense and with its own counsel, in the defense of a Claim and Indemnitor will consult with Indemnitee from time to time on matters relating to the defense of such Claim a nd will provide such information and assistance as Indemnitee deem reasonably necessary to defend the Claim.  Indemnitee will provide Indemnitor with copies of all pleadings and correspondence relating to the Claim and will keep Indemnitee appraised of proposed adjustments, compromises and settlements.  Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, Indemnitor shall not be entitled to compromise or settle any such action without the prior written consent of Indemnitee.

9.4           Payment of Fees and Expenses.  If either party is entitled under this Section to indemnification for fees and expenses, such party shall be entitled to current reimbursement thereof upon the submission to the other party of a request for reimbursement setting forth in reasonable detail such costs and expenses to be reimbursed.

9.5           Right of Set-Off.  Upon written notice to Seller specifying in reasonable detail the basis for such set-off, Purchaser may set off any amount to which it may be entitled under this Article 9 against the Deferred Payments.  In the event that Seller does not agree to the proposed set-off, Seller shall within ninety (90) days of receipt of the written notice from Purchaser apply to the American Arbitration Association for the appointment of an arbitrator to be selected from a list of three (3) arbitrators supplied by the American Arbitration Association to both parties at the same time.  For a period of five (5) days after the list is delivered to it, each of Purchaser and Seller shall have the right to strike one name from the list of arbitrators, and the arbitrator not stricken shall be the arbitrator hereunder.  Any party unable or unwilling to so strike a name within the period required shall forfeit its right to participate in the selection of the arbitrator.  The arbitrator so selected shall then diligently conduct an arbitration proceeding, and the decision of the arbitrator shall be final and conclusive upon the parties hereto.  Judgment upon the award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in any court having jurisdiction.  All statutes of limitation that would otherwise be applicable shall apply to any arbitration proceeding.  Notwithstanding anything to the contrary conta ined in this Agreement, the exercise of such right of set-off by Purchaser in good faith, whether ultimately determined to be justified, will not constitute an event of default under any Agreements between the parties.  Neither the exercise of nor the failure to exercise such right of set-off will constitute an election of remedies or limit the Purchaser in any manner in the enforcement of any other remedies that may be available to Purchaser except as specified otherwise in this Agreement.

9.6           Rights of Indemnitor and Exclusive Remedy.  Upon the payment in full of any claim, the person making payment shall be subrogated to the rights of the indemnitee against any person with respect to the subject matter of such claim.  After the Effective Date and except for claims based on fraud or failure of Seller to provide Purchaser with 

 
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Good Title, the indemnification provided under Section 9.1 and Section 9.2, will be the exclusive remedy of the parties.  It is expressly understood and agreed that, except by virtue of the indemnification provisions set forth in Section 9.1 and Section 9.2, none of the parties are or will be entitled to any adjustment, reduction, set-off, damages, or the like in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement.


Article 10
Amendment, Waiver and Termination

10.1          Amendment.  This Agreement may be amended at any time only by written instrument executed by both Seller and Purchaser.

10.2          Waiver.  Either party may at any time waive compliance by the other of any covenant or condition contained in this Agreement, but only by written instrument executed by the party waiving such compliance.  No such waiver, however, shall be deemed to constitute the waiver of any such covenant or condition in any other circumstance or the waiver of any other covenant or condition.  The failure of either party to enforce at any time or for any period of time any of the provisions of this Agreement shall not constitute a waiver of such provisions.

10.3          Extension.  At any time prior to the Closing any party hereto may, to the extent legally allowed, extend the time for the performance of any of the obligations or other acts of the other parties hereto.

10.4          Termination.  This Agreement may be terminated without breach by the terminating party as follows.

(a)           Termination by Purchaser.  Purchaser may terminate this Agreement: (1) if any representation or warranty of Seller in this Agreement is untrue or inaccurate, (2) if Seller has breached, in any material respect, any of its obligations under this Agreement, or (3) if Purchaser determines, in its reasonable and good faith judgm ent, that any condition to its obligation to close the purchase of the Purchased Assets will not be satisfied on or before the Closing Date.

(b)           Termination by Seller.  Seller may terminate this Agreement if: (1) any representation or warranty of Purchaser in this Agreement is untrue, incomplete, misleading or inaccurate, (2) Purchaser has breached, in any material respect, any of its obligations under this Agreement, or (3) Seller determines, in its reasonable and good faith judgment, that any condition to its obligation to close the sale of the Purchased Assets will not be satisfied as of Closing.

(c)           Termination by Either Party.  This Agreement may be terminated by either party if the Closing does not occur within seven (7) days of the stated Closing Date, provided that a party then in material breach of this Agreement may not exercise such right.

(d)           Termination by Agreement.  This Agreement may be terminated at any time prior to the Closing by written agreement signed by both parties.

 
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(e)           Termination by Order.  This Agreement may be terminated by Seller or Purchaser if there shall be in effect a final nonappealable order of a governmental body of competent jurisdiction restraining, enjoining or otherwise prohibiting the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby; it being agreed that the parties hereto shall promptly appeal any adverse determination which is not nonappealable (and pursue such appeal with reasonable diligence).

10.5          Effect of Termination.  In the event of termination of this Agreement pursuant to this Section, this Agreement shall terminate and there shall be no further liability on the part of Seller or Purchaser under this Agreement; provided, however, that the provisions of Section 5.2 (Confidentiality), Section 5.3 (Public Disclosure), and this Section 10.5 shall remain in full force and effect and survive any termination of this Agreement; and provided further, that nothing in this Section 10.5 shall relieve the Purchaser or Seller of any liability for a breach of this Agreement.  Nothing in this Section shall relieve a breaching or defaulting party from liability arising from any breach or default of this Agreement prior to termination.  If this Agreement is terminated as provided herein each party shall redeliver all documents, work papers and other material of any other party relating to the transactions contemplated hereby, whether so obtained before or after the execution hereof, to the party furnishing the same or destroy such documents, work papers and other material and confirm such destruction in writing.

Article 11
Miscellaneous

11.1          Cooperation.  Purchaser and Seller will use reasonable efforts to cooperate with each other, at the other party’s request and expense, in furnishing information, testimony, and other assistance in connection with any actions, proceedings, arrangements, and disputes with other persons, or governmental inquiries or investigations involving Seller or Purchaser’s conduct of the Business or the transactio ns contemplated hereby.

11.2          Severability.  If any term or provision of this Agreement or the application thereof to any person or circumstance shall, to any extent, be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement or the application of such term or provision to persons or circumstances other than those as to which it is invalid or unenforceable shall not be affected thereby, and each term and provision of this Agreement shall be valid and enforceable to the extent permitted by law.

11.3          Brokers; Expenses.  Purchaser has engaged Mills and Stowell and Seller has engaged Crutchfield Capital Corporation.  Each party agrees to hold the other harmless from any claims by a broker or finder claiming by, through or under the indemnifying party.  Each party will bear its own expenses incurred in connection with this Agreement and the transaction contemplated hereby, whether or not such transaction shall be consummated except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement.

11.4          Taxes.  Seller will bear any state, federal or foreign transfer, sales or use taxes, if any, which may result from the transfer of the Acquired Assets from Seller to Purchaser.

 
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11.5          Notices.  All notices required or permitted to be given under this Agreement shall be in writing and may be delivered by personal delivery, by nationally recognized private courier, by PDF/email, or by United States mail. Notices delivered by mail shall be deemed given five business days after deposit in the United States mail, postage prepaid, registered or certified mail, return receipt requested. Notices delivered by personal delivery, PDF/email, or by nationally recognized private courier shall be deemed given on the first business day following receipt. However, a notice delivered by PDF/email shall only be effective upon electronic confirmation of receipt and must be confirmed by a mailed copy of the notice using United States mail, postage prepaid, registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, mailed either on the same day or the first business day after the PDF/email is sent.  All notices shall be addressed as follows:                                       0;      
          
 
                if to the Purchaser, to:  ENGlobal Automation Group, Inc. 
  ATTN:  Corporate Secretary 
  654 N. Sam Houston Parkway E., Suite 400 
  Houston, Texas 77060 
  Email address: corpsec@englobal.com
   
  with a copy to: 
   
  ENGlobal Legal 
  ATTN: Katrina Hamrick 
  654 N. Sam Houston Parkway E., Suite 400 
  Houston, Texas 77060 
   Email address: katrina.hamrick@ englobal.com 
   
                if to the Seller, to:
Control Dynamics International, L.P.
 
c/o Anthony George
 
6 East Sienna Place,
 
The Woodlands, TX 77384 
 
Email: ageorge4@sbcglobal.net
   
 
with a copy to:
   
 
Dayle C. Pugh
 
Bateman│Pugh, PLLC
 
909 Fannin St., Suite 1800
 
Houston, Texas 77010
   
 
Email: dcp@bpattorneys.com
   
Either party may change its address for notice hereunder by notice to the other party.
 
11.6            Assignment.  This Agreement and the rights, obligations and liabilities hereunder shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the successors and assignees of each of the parties hereto, but no rights, obligations or liabilities hereunder shall be assignable or delegable by any party without the prior written consent of the other party hereto.

 
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11.7            No Third Parties.  This Agreement is not intended to, and shall not, create any rights in or confer any benefits upon any person other than the parties hereto and the Purchaser Indemnitees and the Seller Indemnitees.

11.8            Incorporation by Reference.  All Schedules and Exhibits to this Agreement constitute integral parts of this Agreement and are incorporated herein by this reference for all relevant purposes.  The Schedules have been separately compiled, and initialed by the undersigned representatives of Seller and Purchaser.

11.9            Counterparts, Faxes and Electronic Signatures.  This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and it shall not be necessary in making proof of this Agreement to produce or account for more than one counterpart.  A signature transmitted by facsimile or electronically shall have the same force and effect as an original signature.

11.10           Entire Agreement; Time is of the Essence.  This Agreement, together with the Schedules and Exhibits attached hereto, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes any contemporaneous or prior oral or written agreement or understanding, including the letter of intent, which shall terminate immediately, and be of no further force and effect, upon execution and delivery of this Agreement by the parties hereto.  Time is of the essence of this Agreement.

11.11           Interpretation.  The headings in this Agreement are for convenience of reference only and shall not define or limit any of the terms or provisions hereof.  All pronouns shall be deemed to refer to the masculine, feminine, neuter, singular or plural as the identity of the person or persons referred to may require.  Each defined term identified herein with initial capital letters shall have the meaning ascribed to such term herein.  Each party agrees that the language and all parts of this Agreement shall be construed as a whole according to its fair meaning, and irrespective of any party or its counsel’s role in drafting this Agreement shall not be strictly construed for or against any party.  The parties acknowledge that each has reviewed this Agreement and has had the opportunity to have it reviewed by its attorney and that any rule of construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not apply in the interpretation of this Agreement or any part thereof or attachment thereto.

11.12           Survival of Representations and Covenants. All representations, warranties, covenants and agreements made in this Agreement shall survive the execution and delivery of this Agreement and the Closing of the transaction herein described until the expiration of two years following the date of Closing.  All statements contained in any certificate or other instrument delivered by or on behalf of Seller pursuant to this Agreement or in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby shall be d eemed representations and warranties by Seller hereunder.

11.13           Definition of Knowledge.   Seller will be deemed to have knowledge of a particular fact or other matter if any individual who is serving, or who has at any time served, as a limited liability company manager, officer, or partner or officer of Seller or its general partner has, or at any time had, knowledge of that fact or other matter.

 
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11.14           GOVERNING LAW.  All disputes relating to the execution, interpretation, construction, performance or enforcement of this Agreement and the rights and obligations of the parties hereto shall governed by the laws of the State of Texas, excluding it conflicts of laws provisions, and resolved in the State and Federal courts in Harris County, Texas.  Seller and Purchaser hereby consent to and waive any objections to venue and jurisdiction in such courts.

[Signature pages follow.]

 
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EXECUTED by the duly authorized representatives of the parties to be effective as of the date first set forth above.

 
SELLER:
 
Control Dynamics International, L.P.
 
By CDI GP, LLC, its General Partner
   
 
By: /s/ George Anthony                     
 
George Anthony, CEO
   
   
 
PURCHASER:
 
ENGlobal Automation Group, Inc.
   
   
 
By: /s/ William A. Coskey               _ 
 
William A. Coskey, CEO

 
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EXHIBIT A

to the

Asset Purchase Agreement


Allocation of Purchase Price



Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment:

Intangibles and Goodwill: $

 
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EXHIBIT B

to the

Asset Purchase Agreement


Consulting Agreement



See Attached.

 
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EXHIBIT C

to the

Asset Purchase Agreement


Employment Agreement



See Attached.


 
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EX-10.2 3 englobalexh102.htm PROMISSORY NOTE englobalexh102.htm

 Exhibit 10.2
PROMISSORY NOTE

   
$500,000.00
April 6, 2010
 
Houston, Texas

FOR VALUE RECEIVED, the undersigned, ENGLOBAL AUTOMATION GROUP, INC., a Texas corporation (sometimes referred to herein as “Maker”), promises to pay to the order of CONTROL DYNAMICS INTERNATIONAL, L.P., a Texas Limited Partnership (the “Holder”), in lawful money of the United States of America, the principal sum of FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND and NO/100 DOLLARS ($500,000.00), with interest at the rate of Five Percent (5%) per annum.
 
This Promissory Note (this “Note”) has been executed and delivered pursuant to and in connection with the terms and conditions of that certain Asset Purchase Agreement, dated as of April 1, 2010, among the Maker and the Holder (the “Purchase Agreement”).  Capitalized terms used in this Note without definition shall have the respective meanings set forth in the Purchase Agreement.
 
Section 1.               Payment.
 
1.1           Installment Payments.  The principal amount and interest of this Note shall be due and payable in the following two installments, with each such installment of principal and accrued interest being due and payable on the date set forth opposite such installment:
 
Payment Date
Installment of Principal and Interest
   
April  6, 2011
$275,000.00
   
April 6, 2012
$262,500.00

This outstanding balance of this note, if any, both principal and interest shall be due and payable in full on April6, 2012 in the event that the referenced Note payments have not paid the Note in full.

1.2           Manner of Payment.  All payments due under this Note shall be made by check at Control Dynamics International, LP, c/o Anthony George, 6 East Sienna Place, The Woodlands, Texas 77384 or such other address as the Holder shall designate to the Maker in writing.  If any payment on this Note is due on a day which is not a Business Day (as hereinafter defined), such payment shall be due on the next succeeding Business Day.  “Business Day” means any day other than a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday in the State of Texas.
 
1.3           Prepayment.  The Maker may, without premium or penalty, at any time and from time to time, prepay all or any portion of the outstanding principal balance due under this Note.  Any partial prepayments shall be applied to installments of principal in inverse order of their maturity.
 
 
 
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1.4           Right of Set-Off.  The Maker shall have the right to withhold and set-off against any amount due hereunder, as contemplated by Section 9.5 of the Purchase Agreement, any amount to which Maker may be entitled under the Purchase Agreement. The Maker shall be entitled to exercise such right of set-off against the next payment or payments required hereunder as opposed to against the last payment or payments due under this Note.  Compliance with the procedures set forth in Section 9.5 of the Purchase Agreement a condition to set-off.
 
Section 2.               Defaults.
 
2.1           Events of Default.  The occurrence of any one or more of the following events shall constitute an event of default hereunder (an “Event of Default”):
 
(a)           If the Maker shall fail to pay any payment of principal and interest under this Note when due and such failure shall have continued for five calendar days after written notice thereof has been given by the Holder to the Maker.  The exercise by Maker in good faith of its right of set-off pursuant to Section 1.4 hereof, whether or not ultimately determined to be justified, shall not constitute an Event of Default.
 
(b)           If, pursuant to or within the meaning of the United States Bankruptcy Code or any other federal or state law relating to insolvency or relief of debtors (a “Bankruptcy Law”), Maker or any guarantor under the terms of any guaranty given in connection with this note (“Guarantor”) shall (i) commence a voluntary case or proceeding, (ii) consent to the entry of an order for relief against it in an involuntary case or if such involuntary case remains undismissed for a period of sixty (60) days or more, (iii) consent to the appointment of a trustee, receiver, assignee, liquidator or similar official, (iv) make an assignment for the benefit of its creditors, or (v) admit in writing its inability to pay its debts as they become due.
 
(c)           If a court of competent jurisdiction enters an order or decree that (i) appoints a trustee, receiver, assignee, liquidator or similar official for Maker or any Guarantor or substantially all of the properties of Maker or any Guarantor, or (ii) orders the liquidation of the Maker or any Guarantor, and in each such case the order or decree is not dismissed within eighty-nine 89 days.
 
2.2           Notice by Maker.  The Maker shall notify the Holder in writing within five days after the occurrence of any Event of Default of which the Maker acquires knowledge.
 
2.3           Remedies.  Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default hereunder (unless all Events of Default have been cured or waived by the Holder), the Holder may, at its option, (i) by written notice to the Maker, declare the entire unpaid principal balance of this Note immediately due and payable regardless of any prior forbearance, and (ii) exercise any and all rights and remedies available to it under applicable law, including the right to collect from the Maker all sums due under this Note.  Upon the occurrence of an Event of Default hereunder (unless all Events of Default have been cured or waived by the Holder), Maker does hereby agree to pay interest to the Holder at a rate equal to the Prime Rate (as hereinafter defined), plus 5.0% on the aggregate indebtedness evidenced hereby (after the expiration of any applicable cure period), until such aggregate indebtedness is paid in full.  For purposes hereof, the “Prime Rate” means a varying rate per annum that is equal to the interest rate described as the “bank prime loan” by the United States Federal Reserve, revised as such rate shall change.  Such “Prime Rate” is currently reported on a daily basis at: http://www.federalreserve.gov/releases/h15/data/Daily/H15_PRIME_NA.txt.
 
 
 
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Interest shall be calculated on the basis of a year of 365 or 366 days, as applicable, and charged for the actual number of days elapsed except as otherwise provided herein.  The Maker shall also pay all reasonable costs and expenses incurred by or on behalf of the Holder in connection with the Holder’s exercise of any or all of its rights and remedies under this Note, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses through appeal.
 
Section 3.               Miscellaneous.
 
3.1           Waiver.

(a)           The rights and remedies of the Holder under this Note shall be cumulative and not alternative.  No waiver by the Holder of any right or remedy under this Note shall be effective unless in writing signed by the Holder.  Neither the failure nor any delay in exercising any right, power or privilege under this Note shall operate as a waiver of such right, power or privilege and no single or partial exercise of any such right, power or privilege by the Holder shall preclude any other or further exercise of such right, power or privilege or the exercise of any other right, power or privilege.  To the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, (i) no claim or right of the Holder arising out of this Note can be discharged by the Holder, in whol e or in part, by a waiver or renunciation of the claim or right unless in writing signed by the Holder, (ii) no waiver that may be given by the Holder shall be applicable except in the specific instance for which it is given.
 
(b)           With respect to the amounts due pursuant to this Note, Maker does hereby waive demand, presentment, notice of intention to accelerate, notice of acceleration protest, notice of dishonor, notice of nonpayment, diligence in collection and all other requirements necessary to enforce this Note.
 
3.3           Notices.  All notices required or permitted to be given under this Agreement shall be in writing and may be delivered by personal delivery, by nationally recognized private courier, by PDF/email, or by United States mail. Notices delivered by mail shall be deemed given five business days after deposit in the United States mail, postage prepaid, registered or certified mail, return receipt requested. Notices delivered by personal delivery, PDF/email, or by nationally recognized private courier shall be deemed given on the first business day following receipt. However, a notice delivered by PDF/email shall only be effective upon electronic confirmation of receipt and must be confirmed by a maile d copy of the notice using United States mail, postage prepaid, registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, mailed either on the same day or the first business day after the PDF/email is sent.  All notices shall be addressed as follows:
 
(i)
If to the Maker:
ENGlobal Automation Group, Inc.
         
   
ATTN:  Corporate Secretary
         
   
654 N. Sam Houston Parkway E., Suite 400
         
   
Houston, Texas 77060
         
   
Fax Number: 281-878-1011
         
   
Email address: corpsec@englobal.com
         
 
 
 
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with a copy to:
         
               
   
ENGlobal Legal
         
   
ATTN: Katrina Hamrick
         
   
654 N. Sam Houston Parkway E., Suite 400
         
   
Houston, Texas 77060
         
   
Fax Number: 281-754-4859
         
   
Email address: katrina.hamrick@ englobal.com
         
               
               
(ii)
if to the Holder:
Control Dynamics International, L.P.
         
 
 
c/o Anthony George
         
 
 
6 East Sienna Place,
         
 
 
The Woodlands, TX  77384
         
   
Email: ageorge4@sbcglobal.net
         
               
 
 
with a copy to:
         
               
 
 
Dayle C. Pugh
         
 
 
Bateman│Pugh, PLLC
         
 
 
909 Fannin St., Suite 1800
         
 
 
Houston, Texas 77010
         
               
 
 
Email: dcp@bpattorneys.com
         

or at such other address as any party shall have specified by notice in writing to the other party.

3.4           Amendment.  This Note may not be amended orally, but only by an agreement in writing signed by the party against whom enforcement of any waiver, change, modification or discharge is sought.
 
3.5           Severability.  If any provision of this Note is held by final judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, such invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision shall be severed from the remainder of this Note, and the remainder of this Note shall be enforced.  In addition, the invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision shall be deemed to be automatically modified, and, as so modified, to be included in this Note, such modification being made to the minimum extent necessary to render the provision valid, legal and enforceable.
 
3.6           Applicable Law and Venue.  This Note shall be interpreted, construed and governed by and in accordance with the Laws of the State of Texas, excluding its conflicts of law provisions. The parties hereto hereby consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of the state and federal courts located in Harris County, Texas with respect to any controversy relating to this Note.
 
3.7           Parties in Interest. This Note shall bind Maker and its respective successors and permitted assigns.  This Note may not be assigned or transferred by Holder without the express prior written consent of Maker.
 
 
 
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3.8           Construction.  Pronouns used in this Note shall include the masculine, feminine, neuter, singular or plural as the identity of the antecedent may require.  The terms “or” and “and” shall be construed conjunctively or disjunctively as the context may make appropriate. Unless otherwise expressly provided, the word “including” does not limit the preceding words or terms.  The terms “herein”, “hereof”, “hereto”, or “hereunder” or similar terms shall be deemed to refer to this Note as a whole and not to a particular Section.  The headings contained in this Note are for convenience of re ference only and shall not affect the meaning or interpretation of this Note.  Section references are to sections of this Note unless otherwise indicated and include the entire section referred to, as well as any subsections that are subordinate to the referenced section.
 
3.9           Maximum Legal Rate.  The Maker and the Holder do hereby agree that no payment of default interest or other consideration made or agreed to be made by the Maker to the Holder pursuant to this Note shall, at any time, be in excess of the maximum rate of interest permissible by law.  In the event such payments of default interest or other consideration provided for in this Note shall result in an effective rate of interest which, for any period of time, is in excess of the limit of the usury or any other law applicable to the indebtedness evidenced hereby, all sums in excess of those lawfully collectible as interest for the period in question shall, without further agreement or notice b etween or by any party hereto be applied to principal immediately upon receipt of such monies by the Holder hereof with the same force and effect as though the Maker had specifically designated such and the Holder had agreed to accept such extra payments as a principal payment, without premium.  This provision shall control every other obligation of the Maker and the Holder.
 
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Maker has executed and delivered this Promissory Note on the date first written above.
 

ENGLOBAL AUTOMATION GROUP, INC.,
a Texas corporation



By: /s/  William A. Coskey                                                                
      William A. Coskey, P.E.
      Its Chief Executive Officer

 
 
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EX-10.3 4 englobalexh103.htm LETTER englobalexh103.htm
Exhibit 10.3

August 3, 2010


Mr. Bob Raiford
Chief Financial Officer
ENGlobal Corporation
654 N. Sam Houston Parkway E, Suite 400
Houston, TX  77060



Dear Bob:

We have learned of the following breach of the terms of ENGlobal’s Credit Agreement with WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (“Bank”) dated as of December 29, 2009 (the "Agreement"):

Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio not less than 1.75 to 1.00

Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, the Bank has decided to waive its default rights with respect to this breach for the second quarter of 2010 only.  This waiver applies only to the specific instance described above.  It is not a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same provision of the Agreement, nor is it a waiver of any breach of any other provision of the Agreement.

In consideration of the Bank providing this waiver and as a condition to its effectiveness, ENGlobal shall pay to the Bank a non-refundable fee of $10,000.  If the Bank has not received payment in full of said fee by the close of business on August 5, 2010, this waiver shall immediately terminate without further notice and the Bank may exercise any and all rights, powers and remedies available under the Agreement.

Except as expressly stated in this letter, the Bank reserves all of the rights, powers and remedies available to the Bank under the Agreement and any other contracts or instruments, including the right to cease making advances and the right to accelerate any of ENGlobal’s indebtedness, if the breach described above is not cured by August 5, 2010 or if any subsequent breach of the same provision or any other provision of the Agreement should occur.
 
  Sincerely,   
     
  WELLS FARGO BANK,   
       NATIONAL ASSOCIATION   
       
 
By:
/s/   H. David Jones  
            H. David Jones  
  Title:  Vice President
       


EX-31.1 5 englobalexh311.htm CERTIFICATION englobalexh311.htm

Exhibit 31.1

CERTIFICATION

I, Edward L. Pagano, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2010 of ENGlobal Corporation;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
 
c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
 
d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: August 5, 2010
 
By:
 
/s/  Edward L. Pagano
       
Edward L. Pagano
Chief Executive Officer


EX-31.2 6 englobalexh312.htm CERTIFICATION englobalexh312.htm

Exhibit 31.2

CERTIFICATION

I, Robert W. Raiford, certify that:

1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2010 of ENGlobal Corporation;

2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

4. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
 
c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
 
d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: August 5, 2010
 
By:
 
/s/  Robert W. Raiford
       
Robert W. Raiford
Chief Financial Officer


EX-32.0 7 englobalexh320.htm CERTIFICATION englobalexh320.htm


Exhibit 32.0
 
CERTIFICATION
 
Each of the undersigned hereby certifies, for the purposes of section 1350 of chapter 63 of title 18 of the United States Code, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, in his capacity as an officer of ENGlobal Corporation (“ENGlobal”), that, to his knowledge, the Quarterly Report of ENGlobal on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2010, fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and that the information contained in such report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operation of ENGlobal. This written statement is being furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission as an exhibit to such Form 10-Q. A signed original of this statement has been provided to ENGlobal and will be retained by ENGlobal and furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.
 
         
Date: August 5, 2010
 
By:
  /s/  Edward L. Pagano
       
Edward L. Pagano
       
Chief Executive Officer
     
Date: August 5, 2010
 
By:
  /s/  Robert W. Raiford
       
Robert W. Raiford
       
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
         

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 



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