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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 10-Q
(MARK ONE)
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED JANUARY 31, 2003
OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM TO
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 1-7427
VERITAS DGC INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 76-0343152
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
incorporation or organization)
10300 TOWN PARK
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77072
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(832) 351-8300
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
TITLE OF EACH CLASS NAME OF EACH EXCHANGE ON WHICH REGISTERED
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Common Stock, $.01 par Value New York Stock Exchange
Preferred Stock Purchase Rights New York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes [X] No [ ]
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an accelerated filer
(as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes [X] No [ ]
APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS:
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's
classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
The number of shares of the Company's common stock, $.01 par value,
outstanding at February 28, 2003 was 33,355,833 (including 1,444,411 Veritas
Energy Services Inc. exchangeable shares which are identical to the Common Stock
in all material respects).
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FORM 10-Q
INDEX
Page Number
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PART I. Financial Information
Item 1. Financial Statements
Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income -
For the Three and Six Months Ended January 31, 2003 and 2002 1
Consolidated Balance Sheets - January 31, 2003 and July 31, 2002 2
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows -
For the Six Months Ended January 31, 2003 and 2002 3
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 4
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations 10
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures Regarding Market Risk 14
Item 4. Controls and Procedures 14
PART II. Other Information
Item 1. Legal Proceedings 14
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders 14
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K 15
Signatures 16
Certification of Chief Executive Officer 17
Certification of Chief Financial Officer 18
VERITAS DGC INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(UNAUDITED)
THREE MONTHS ENDED SIX MONTHS ENDED
JANUARY 31, JANUARY 31,
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2003 2002 2003 2002
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(In thousands, except per share amounts)
Revenues .................................................................. $ 125,321 $ 119,623 $ 262,828 $ 241,001
Operating expenses:
Cost of services ........................................................ 102,672 90,822 221,384 188,398
Research and development ................................................ 3,045 2,696 6,053 5,535
General and administrative .............................................. 7,810 6,196 15,483 12,032
Merger costs ............................................................ 2,758 2,758
Argentina devaluation and shutdown costs ................................ 2,382 2,382
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Operating income .......................................................... 11,794 14,769 19,908 29,896
Interest expense .......................................................... 4,425 3,544 8,367 7,079
Other (income) expense, net ............................................... (22) (1,324) 1,212 (2,239)
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Income before provision for income taxes .................................. 7,391 12,549 10,329 25,056
Provision for income taxes ................................................ 2,901 4,872 4,276 9,734
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Net income ................................................................ $ 4,490 $ 7,677 $ 6,053 $ 15,322
Other comprehensive income (loss) (net of tax, $0 in all periods):
Foreign currency translation adjustments ................................ 1,374 (2,795) 1,599 (4,299)
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments available for sale ................ 16 (221) 16 (730)
Unrealized gain (loss) on foreign currency hedge ........................ 237 (129) 349 23
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Total other comprehensive income (loss) ................................... 1,627 (3,145) 1,964 (5,006)
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Comprehensive income ...................................................... $ 6,117 $ 4,532 $ 8,017 $ 10,316
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PER SHARE:
BASIC:
Net income per common share ............................................. $ .14 $ .24 $ .18 $ .47
Weighted average common shares .......................................... 33,235 32,378 33,193 32,349
DILUTED:
Net income per common share ............................................. $ .14 $ .24 $ .18 $ .47
Weighted average common shares .......................................... 33,249 32,581 33,220 32,522
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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VERITAS DGC INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollars in thousands, except par value)
JANUARY 31, JULY 31,
2003 2002
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(Unaudited)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents ................................................................... $ 79,542 $ 10,586
Restricted cash investments ................................................................. 166 166
Accounts and notes receivable (net of allowance: $4,393 at January; $4,143 at July) ......... 141,141 128,045
Materials and supplies inventory ............................................................ 3,356 16,096
Prepayments and other ....................................................................... 13,106 12,059
Income taxes receivable ..................................................................... 12,450 16,074
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Total current assets .................................................................... 249,761 183,026
Property and equipment ........................................................................ 510,842 515,823
Less accumulated depreciation ................................................................. 344,767 324,742
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Property and equipment, net ............................................................. 166,075 191,081
Multi-client data library ..................................................................... 352,703 336,475
Investment in and advances to joint ventures .................................................. 6,293 7,433
Goodwill ...................................................................................... 38,078 34,086
Deferred tax asset ............................................................................ 15,842 13,756
Other assets .................................................................................. 26,060 14,924
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Total ................................................................................... $ 854,812 $ 780,781
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Trade accounts payable ...................................................................... $ 35,367 $ 46,471
Accrued interest ............................................................................ 4,131 3,965
Other accrued liabilities ................................................................... 49,072 54,169
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Total current liabilities ............................................................... 88,570 104,605
Non-current liabilities:
Long-term debt .............................................................................. 211,160 140,000
Deferred tax liability ...................................................................... 7,348 7,310
Other non-current liabilities ............................................................... 4,629 4,654
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Total non-current liabilities ........................................................... 223,137 151,964
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock, $.01 par value; authorized: 40,000,000 shares; issued: 31,922,839 shares at
January and 31,171,988 shares at July (excluding Exchangeable Shares of 1,444,411 at
January and 1,444,514 at July) ............................................................ 319 311
Additional paid-in capital .................................................................. 424,525 413,813
Accumulated earnings (from August 1, 1991 with respect to Digicon Inc.) ..................... 126,494 120,441
Accumulated other comprehensive income:
Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment ........................................ (7,244) (8,843)
Unrealized gain on foreign currency hedge ................................................. 1,143 794
Unrealized gain on investments available for sale ......................................... 16
Unearned compensation ......................................................................... (649) (872)
Treasury stock, at cost; 83,014 shares at January and 76,607 at July .......................... (1,499) (1,432)
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Total stockholders' equity .............................................................. 543,105 524,212
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Total ................................................................................... $ 854,812 $ 780,781
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See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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VERITAS DGC INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
SIX MONTHS ENDED
JANUARY 31,
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2003 2002
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(IN THOUSANDS)
Operating activities:
Net income ........................................................................ $ 6,053 $ 15,322
Non-cash items included in net income:
Depreciation and amortization (other than multi-client) ......................... 37,994 34,041
Depreciation and amortization capitalized to multi-client library and software .. (12,645) (13,762)
Amortization of multi-client library ............................................ 73,558 59,371
Impairment of land acquisition equipment ........................................ 1,780
Gain on disposition of property and equipment ................................... (435) (1,694)
Equity in loss of joint venture ................................................. 948 55
Deferred taxes .................................................................. 165
Amortization of unearned compensation ........................................... 354 360
Change in operating assets/liabilities:
Accounts and notes receivable ................................................... (12,380) 12,208
Materials and supplies inventory ............................................... 12,744 5,969
Prepayments and other ........................................................... (852) (420)
Income tax receivable ........................................................... 3,624 1,856
Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities .................................. (17,074) (20,775)
Other non-current liabilities ................................................... (25) 139
Other ........................................................................... (905) (220)
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Total cash provided by operating activities .................................. 92,739 92,615
Investing activities:
Investment in multi-client library, net cash ...................................... (75,587) (88,380)
Purchase of property and equipment ................................................ (12,967) (51,605)
Sale of property and equipment .................................................... 2,235 3,304
Purchase of Hampson-Russell Software Services Ltd. ................................ (9,250)
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Total cash used by investing activities ...................................... (95,569) (136,681)
Financing activities:
Borrowings on long-term debt ...................................................... 120,500
Payments on long-term debt ........................................................ (49,950)
Net proceeds from sale of common stock ............................................ 1,186 1,259
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Total cash provided by financing activities .................................. 71,736 1,259
Currency loss on foreign cash ..................................................... 50 (297)
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Change in cash and cash equivalents ............................................... 68,956 (43,104)
Beginning cash and cash equivalents balance ....................................... 10,586 69,218
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Ending cash and cash equivalents balance .......................................... $ 79,542 $ 26,114
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Cash paid for:
Interest .......................................................................... $ 7,925 $ 7,192
Taxes ............................................................................. $ 635 $ 7,464
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
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VERITAS DGC INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
CONSOLIDATION
The accompanying consolidated financial statements include our accounts
and the accounts of majority-owned domestic and foreign subsidiaries. Investment
in an 80% owned joint venture is accounted for on the equity method due to
provisions in the joint venture agreement that give minority shareholders the
right to exercise control. All material intercompany balances and transactions
have been eliminated. All material adjustments consisting only of normal
recurring adjustments that, in the opinion of management are necessary for a
fair statement of the results for the interim periods, have been reflected.
These interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with our annual
consolidated financial statements.
USE OF ESTIMATES
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and
assumptions. These estimates and assumptions affect the reported amounts of
assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at
the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and
expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those
estimates.
RECLASSIFICATION OF PRIOR YEAR BALANCES
Certain prior year balances have been reclassified for consistent
presentation. Depreciation and amortization is now included in cost of services
on the "Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income".
RECENT ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
In August 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS
No. 143 (Asset Retirement Obligations). This standard requires that obligations
associated with the retirement of a tangible long-lived asset be recorded as a
liability when those obligations are incurred with the liability being initially
measured at fair value. We adopted the use of this accounting statement in
August 2002. Adoption did not have a material effect on our financial position
or results of operations.
In October 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS
No. 144 (Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long Lived Assets). This
standard develops one accounting model for long-lived assets that are to be
disposed of by sale, requiring such assets to be measured at the lower of book
value or fair value less cost to sell. The standard also provides guidance on
the recognition of liabilities for the obligations arising from disposal
activities. We adopted the use of this accounting statement in August 2002.
Adoption did not have a material effect on our financial position or results of
operations.
In April 2002, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No.
145 (Rescission of FASB Statement No. 4, 44, and 64, Amendment of FASB Statement
No. 13 and Technical Corrections as of April 2002). Among other things, this
statement addresses how to report gains or losses resulting from the early
extinguishment of debt. Previously, any gains or losses were reported as an
extraordinary item. Upon adoption of SFAS No. 145, an entity is required to
evaluate whether the debt extinguishment is truly extraordinary in nature, in
accordance with Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 30. We adopted the use
of this accounting statement in August 2002. The adoption of this statement will
likely preclude extraordinary classification of costs related to early debt
extinguishment, and the effect of adoption was immaterial.
In July 2002, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No.
146 (Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities). This
standard requires recognition of costs associated with exit or disposal
activities when they are incurred rather than when management commits to an exit
or disposal plan. Examples of costs covered by this guidance include lease
termination costs, employee severance costs that are associated with
restructuring, discontinued operations, plant closings, or other exit or
disposal activities. We adopted the use of this accounting statement for all
activities initiated after December 31, 2002. Adoption did not have a material
effect on our financial position or results of operations.
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VERITAS DGC INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED)
In December 2002, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 45 (FIN 45),
Guarantor's Accounting and Disclosure Requirements. FIN 45 expands required
disclosures for certain types of guarantees and recognition of a liability at
fair value of such guarantees at the time of issuance. The disclosure
requirements are effective for our second fiscal quarter financial statements,
while the fair value accounting requirements apply prospectively to guarantees
issued or modified after December 31, 2002. Adoption of FIN 45 did not have a
material effect on our financial position or results of operations.
In January 2003, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 46 (FIN 46),
Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities. FIN 46 amended ARB 51,
Consolidated Financial Statements, and established standards for determining
under what circumstances a variable interest entity (VIE) should be
consolidated with its primary beneficiary. FIN 46 also requires disclosures
about VIE's that the company is not required to consolidate, but in which it
has a significant variable interest. Adoption of FIN 46 did not have a
material effect on our financial position or results of operations.
2. BUSINESS COMBINATIONS
On August 21, 2002, we acquired Hampson-Russell Software Services Ltd.
("Hampson-Russell"), a Canadian provider of software tools and consulting
services related to reservoir interpretation. Under the terms of the agreement,
we acquired substantially all of the assets of Hampson-Russell in exchange for a
cash payment of $9,250,000, transfer of 589,623 shares of Veritas common stock
($12.30 per share), and Hampson-Russell's right to receive a percentage of the
revenues generated by the purchased assets over the five years following the
closing of the transaction, provided that certain financial targets are
obtained. The common stock price of $12.30 was based on the average closing
price for Veritas common stock for a short period up to the transaction close
date. Our allocation of the $16.5 million purchase price was based on fair value
as follows: $13.2 million to software, $3.9 million to goodwill, of which none
is expected to be tax deductible, $1.1 million to accrued liabilities, $0.3
million to fixed assets and $0.2 million to other assets. The software will be
amortized over no more than five years. David B. Robson, Veritas DGC's Chairman
and Chief Executive Officer, beneficially owns a controlling interest in Vada
Industries Ltd., which was a 25% shareholder of Hampson-Russell at the time of
the acquisition. The results of operations for Hampson-Russell began to be
included in our results of operations as of August 21, 2002.
3. ASSET IMPAIRMENT
During the first quarter of 2003, we incurred a $1.8 million loss for
the impairment of land equipment. It was determined the fair value of the
equipment was zero. The impairment loss is included in cost of services in the
"Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income".
4. OTHER (INCOME) EXPENSE, NET
Other (income) expense, net consists of the following:
THREE MONTHS ENDED SIX MONTHS ENDED
JANUARY 31, JANUARY 31,
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2003 2002 2003 2002
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(IN THOUSANDS)
Interest income ....................................... $ (154) $ (271) $ (228) $ (1,120)
Net gain on disposition of property and equipment ..... (659) (53) (435) (392)
Net gain on sale of Air-Jac subsidiary ................ (658) (658)
Net foreign currency exchange loss (gain) ............. 414 (320) 697 (88)
Loss (income) from unconsolidated joint venture ....... 349 (6) 948 54
Other ................................................. 28 (16) 230 (35)
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Total ........................................ $ (22) $ (1,324) $ 1,212 $ (2,239)
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VERITAS DGC INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED)
5. EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE
Basic and diluted earnings per common share are computed as follows:
THREE MONTHS ENDED SIX MONTHS ENDED
JANUARY 31, JANUARY 31,
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2003 2002 2003 2002
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(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
Net income ................................................................ $ 4,490 $ 7,677 $ 6,053 $ 15,322
Basic:
Weighted average common shares (including exchangeable shares) .......... 33,235 32,378 33,193 32,349
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Net income per share .................................................... $ .14 $ .24 $ .18 $ .47
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Diluted:
Weighted average common shares (including exchangeable shares) .......... 33,235 32,378 33,193 32,349
Shares issuable from assumed exercise of options ........................ 14 203 27 173
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Total ........................................................... 33,249 32,581 33,220 32,522
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Net income per share .................................................... $ .14 $ .24 $ .18 $ .47
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The following options to purchase common shares have been excluded from
the computation assuming dilution because the options' exercise prices exceed
the average market price of the underlying common shares.
THREE MONTHS ENDED SIX MONTHS ENDED
JANUARY 31, JANUARY 31,
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2003 2002 2003 2002
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Number of options ........ 3,338,074 1,391,050 3,293,541 1,431,975
Exercise price range ..... $10.71 - $55.125 $16.3125 - $55.125 $10.71 - $55.125 $15.625 - $55.125
Expiring through ......... March 2012 March 2011 March 2012 March 2011
6. OTHER ASSETS - SOFTWARE
Software available for sale is included in other assets. A portion of
the software was developed internally, and the remaining portion was obtained
through the acquisition of Reservoir Characterization Research and Consulting,
Inc. and Hampson-Russell. For internally developed software, we capitalize costs
associated with the development of the product from the time the product reaches
technological feasibility until it is ready for commercial release. The
capitalized cost of the software, whether developed or purchased, is charged to
cost of services in the period sales occur based on the percentage of total cost
to total estimated sales multiplied by actual sales during the period. In no
case is the cumulative amortization for a product allowed to fall below the
amount that would be recorded using straight-line amortization for that
product's estimated useful life. Estimated useful lives of our software products
range from three to five years.
Amortization expense for the software is as follows:
THREE MONTHS ENDED SIX MONTHS ENDED
JANUARY 31, JANUARY 31,
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2003 2002 2003 2002
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(IN THOUSANDS)
Amortization expense ............... $ 1,262 $ 644 $ 2,663 $ 1,288
The carrying value of our software is as follows:
JANUARY 31, 2003 JULY 31, 2002
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GROSS GROSS
CARRYING ACCUMULATED CARRYING ACCUMULATED
AMOUNT AMORTIZATION NET AMOUNT AMORTIZATION NET
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(IN THOUSANDS)
Software ......... $ 27,382 $ 6,514 $ 20,868 $ 13,631 $ 3,851 $ 9,780
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7. LONG-TERM DEBT
Long-term debt is as follows:
JANUARY 31, 2003 JULY 31, 2002
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(IN THOUSANDS)
Senior Notes due October 2003, at 9 3/4% .............. $ 130,050 $ 135,000
Revolving credit agreement, balance due August 2003 ... 81,110 5,000
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Total ............................................. $ 211,160 $ 140,000
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As of January 31, 2003, we had $130.1 million in Senior Notes
outstanding due in October 2003. The indenture relating to our Senior Notes
contains covenants that, among other things, limited our ability to incur
additional debt, pay dividends and complete mergers or sales of assets.
Additionally, the indenture contained a change of control provision allowing the
holders to require us to call all or a portion of the notes under certain
conditions.
As of January 31,2003, we also had a revolving credit facility due
August 2003 from commercial lenders that provides U.S. advances up to $80
million and non-U.S. advances up to $20 million. Advances bore interest, at our
election, at LIBOR plus a margin or prime rate plus a margin. These margins were
based on either certain of our financial ratios or our credit rating. At January
31, 2003, the LIBOR margin was 1.25% and the prime rate margin was 0%. As of
January 31, 2003, there were $81.1 million outstanding advances under the credit
facility, and $5.7 million of the credit facility was utilized for letters of
credit.
Subsequent to January 31, 2003, we entered into a new revolving credit
facility to replace our existing borrowings with a $250 million bank facility,
including $195 million term loans and $55 million available under a revolving
credit facility (See Note 12). Because of our intent and ability to refinance
the Senior Notes and revolver, as of January 31, 2003, we have classified these
debts as long-term in the "Consolidated Balance Sheets".
8. HEDGE TRANSACTION
In March 2001, we entered into a contract requiring payments in
Norwegian kroner to charter the seismic vessel M/V Seisquest. The contract
requires 36 monthly payments commencing on June 1, 2001. To protect our exposure
to exchange rate risk, we entered into multiple forward contracts as cash flow
hedges effectively locking our exchange rate for Norwegian kroner to the U.S.
dollar. The unrealized gain on the hedge transaction is summarized below:
JANUARY 31, 2003 JULY 31, 2002
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FORWARD UNREALIZED FORWARD UNREALIZED
VALUE GAIN FAIR VALUE VALUE GAIN FAIR VALUE
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(IN THOUSANDS)
Forward contracts ....... $ 4,397 $ 1,143 $ 5,540 $ 6,032 $ 794 $ 6,826
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VERITAS DGC INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED)
9. SEGMENT INFORMATION
We have two segments, land and marine operations, both of which provide
geophysical products and services to the petroleum industry. The two segments
have been aggregated as they are similar in their economic characteristics and
the nature of their products, production processes and customers. A
reconciliation of the reportable segments' results to those of the total
enterprise is given below:
THREE MONTHS ENDED THREE MONTHS ENDED
JANUARY 31, 2003 JANUARY 31, 2002
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SEGMENTS CORPORATE TOTAL SEGMENTS CORPORATE TOTAL
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(IN THOUSANDS)
Revenues .................................... $ 125,321 $ 125,321 $ 119,623 $ 119,623
Operating income ............................ 20,565 $ (8,771) 11,794 25,258 $ (10,489) 14,769
Income (loss) before provision for income
taxes ..................................... 20,511 (13,120) 7,391 26,385 (13,836) 12,549
SIX MONTHS ENDED SIX MONTHS ENDED
JANUARY 31, 2003 JANUARY 31, 2002
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SEGMENTS CORPORATE TOTAL SEGMENTS CORPORATE TOTAL
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(IN THOUSANDS)
Revenues .................................... $ 262,828 $ 262,828 $ 241,001 $ 241,001
Operating income ............................ 37,346 $ (17,438) 19,908 48,071 $ (18,175) 29,896
Income (loss) before provision for income
taxes ..................................... 36,188 (25,859) 10,329 49,896 (24,840) 25,056
10. SEVERANCE
In the first quarter of fiscal year 2003, we began to reduce overhead
in all divisions and at all levels of employment. As a result, we incurred $2.8
million of severance cost during the six months ended January 31, 2003 of which
$2.1 million was paid and $0.7 million remains accrued. The total expense is
included in general and administrative in the "Consolidated Statements of
Operations and Comprehensive Income". The total number of employees affected
during the six months ended January 31, 2003 was 119. We expect further
workforce reductions in the third fiscal quarter. The severance liabilities
accrued as of January 31, 2003 will be paid over at least the next 12 months.
11. CONTINGENCIES
On September 28, 2002 we filed suit in Federal Court against one of our
customers in the amount of $6.8 million for failure to pay past due invoices. We
believe the facts in the matter are in our favor, and therefore, we have not
made any provision for the related account receivable. We will continue to
monitor the financial condition of the customer and, should their condition
deteriorate materially, we may need to reserve this amount, either partially or
in total. We expect the matter to be tried in court by mid 2004.
12. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On February 14, 2003, we entered into a new Credit Agreement (the
"Credit Agreement") with Deutsche Bank AG, New York Branch, as Administrative
Agent, Deutsche Bank AG, Canada Branch, as Canadian Administrative Agent, and
certain other lending institutions. The new facility provides term financing of
$195 million under term A, term B and term C tranches (the "Term Loans"),
revolving loan facilities aggregating $55 million, including facilities for
swing line loans of up to $10 million and the issuance of letters of credit in
an aggregate amount of up to $40 million. The term A loans are in the original
principal amount of $30 million and mature in three years, or February 2006, and
require quarterly interest payments at a variable rate of Libor Plus a spread
ranging from 3.5% to 4%. The term B loans are in the original principal amount
of $125 million, mature in four years, or February 2007, and require quarterly
interest payments at a variable rate of Libor Plus 5.0%, subject to a 2% Libor
floor. The term C loans are in the original principal amount of $40 million,
mature in five years, or February 2008, and require quarterly interest payments
at a variable rate of Libor Plus 7.5%, subject to a 3% Libor floor. The term A
and term B loans require quarterly principal payments of 0.25% of the Base 4.25
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VERITAS DGC INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
(UNAUDITED)
outstanding principal balance. Loans made under the revolving loan facilities,
including swing line loans, bear interest at a variable rate determined on the
date of borrowing, that is related to various base rates and margins depending
upon our leverage ratio and the location of the borrowing. The revolver expires
in February 2006. The financing is secured by assets, including equipment,
vehicles, multi-client data library and stock of certain material subsidiaries,
owned by us and certain of our subsidiaries. The Credit Agreement and related
documents contain a number of covenants, including financial covenants relating
to interest coverage, leverage and net worth. On February 14, 2003, the Term
Loans totaling $195 million were funded and letters of credit in the amount of
approximately $5.7 million then outstanding from the previous credit agreement
were transferred to the Credit Agreement. Proceeds from the Term Loans were used
to satisfy the obligations under the previous credit agreement and the Senior
Notes.
On February 25, 2003, we entered into interest rate swaps in order to
reduce our exposure to the variable interest rates of the Credit Facility
described above. These swaps, with notional amounts totaling $80 million,
effectively hedge 41% of our exposure to interest rate changes for the two-year
terms of the swaps. This is considered a cash flow hedge under FAS 133 for
accounting and for the two-year terms of the swaps financial reporting purposes.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
This report contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and
uncertainties. Our actual results could differ materially from those anticipated
in the forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors. These factors
are more fully described in other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission, including our fiscal year 2002 Form 10-K, and include changes in
market conditions in the oil and gas industry as well as declines in prices of
oil and gas.
GENERAL
For the last few years, Veritas has been engaged in a program designed
to expand and upgrade the capabilities of the company. Key elements of this
program were the outfitting of the three Viking-class vessels, installation of
large computer clusters, and the addition of Arctic-capable land acquisition
equipment. These investments are now paying off in terms of increased acceptance
in the market. Veritas will continue to invest in its core businesses,
especially in assets that advance our technological position. However, in the
current market we do not expect to invest significant amounts to expand our
overall capacity.
We are continuing to invest in our multi-client library where we can be
reasonably assured adequate returns. However, we balance our investment in
multi-client libraries with our participation in the contract markets. In 2003,
we are increasing our participation in the contract marine acquisition market,
with a commensurate reduction in marine multi-client investment. We anticipate
this will result in increased cash flow, although potentially at the expense of
a lower gross margin.
Based on this environment, for fiscal year 2003, we expect capital
expenditures will be about $35 million, or approximately half of the expected
depreciation level, and investment in multi-client will be approximately $170
million, significantly less than projected multi-client revenue. These factors,
along with expense reductions and expected revenues, are projected to result in
positive cash flows after investing activities for the year. We set a target of
positive cash flow at the beginning of the year and now, half-way through, we
are reasonably confident of delivering on that expectation.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
THREE MONTHS ENDED JANUARY 31, 2003 COMPARED WITH THREE MONTHS ENDED JANUARY 31,
2002
Revenues. Revenues increased by 5% overall. Multi-client revenues
decreased 2% due to decreased activity in the Gulf of Mexico. This was offset by
increased activity in U.S. land operations. Contract revenue increased by 13%
due to marine acquisition projects in Morocco, Trinidad and Asia. This was
partially offset by decreased activity in Canada land acquisition due to warmer
than normal weather, which delayed equipment movement early in the current
quarter.
Operating Income. Operating income decreased by 20%, from $14.8 million
to $11.8 million due to an unfavorable sales mix. Multi-client margins declined
due to a greater proportion of lower margin surveys this year. We expect this
trend to continue into the foreseeable future. Contract margins were slightly
higher this year, but not enough to offset the unfavorable survey mix. Operating
income was also reduced by $1.8 million of employee severance expense, which was
included in general and administrative expense, and bad debt expense of $1.0
million, included in cost of services. On September 28, 2002, we filed suit in
Federal Court against one of our customers in the amount of $6.8 million for
failure to pay past due invoices. We believe the facts in the matter are in our
favor, and therefore, we have not made any provision for the related account
receivable. We will continue to monitor the financial condition of the customer
and, should their condition deteriorate materially, we may need to reserve this
amount, either partially or in total. We expect the matter to be tried in court
by mid 2004.
Other (income) expense, net. Other (income) expense, net decreased from
$1.3 million to $22,000. The prior year's second quarter included a $0.7 million
gain from the sale of a drilling subsidiary, Air-Jac. In the current quarter, we
incurred currency losses of $0.4 million as opposed to income of $0.3 million in
the prior year's second quarter. Losses were also incurred on the unconsolidated
joint venture of $0.3 million as opposed to income of $6,000 in the prior year's
second quarter. These differences were offset by net gains on the sale of fixed
assets of $0.6 million in the current quarter. Included in this gain are $0.9
million in net gains from insurance proceeds for damaged equipment in Peru.
Provision for income taxes. The provision for income taxes decreased
from $4.9 million to $2.9 million due to the decrease in earnings in the current
year. The effective income tax rate remained approximately the same year to
year.
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SIX MONTHS ENDED JANUARY 31, 2003 COMPARED WITH SIX MONTHS ENDED JANUARY 31,
2002
Revenues. Revenues decreased by 9% overall. Multi-client revenues
increased by 2% due to high levels of pre-funding in Brazil and Norway, offset
by weak land shelf sales and decreased activity in the Gulf of Mexico. Contract
revenue increased by 16% due to a large land acquisition project in Peru and
marine acquisition projects in Morocco, Trinidad and Asia. This was offset by
decreased activity in Canada land acquisition due to warmer than normal weather,
which delayed equipment movement during the winter season.
Operating Income. Operating income decreased by 33%, from $29.9 million
to $19.9 million. Margins declined due to several operational disruptions in
land acquisition in the first quarter of the current year and lower margins from
multi-client revenue caused by a greater mix of lower margin surveys. The
operational disruptions included two lightning strikes, two hurricanes, and
civil unrest, all of which resulted in declarations of contractual force majeur
provisions. Reduced revenue and increased expense associated with these projects
reduced profit by approximately $2.1 million. Additionally, we recognized an
impairment of $1.8 million of assets in the land acquisition business. General
and administrative expense increased by $3.5 million from the prior year due to
severance and other items.
Other (income) expense, net. Other (income) expense, net decreased from
income of $2.2 million to expense of $1.2 million primarily due to several
factors. The prior year's results included a $0.7 million gain from the sale of
a drilling subsidiary, Air-Jac. In the current year, we incurred currency losses
of $0.7 million as opposed to income of $88,000 in the prior year. Our
unconsolidated joint venture in Indonesia incurred a loss of $0.9 million
compared to a minimal loss in the first half of the prior year.
Provision for income taxes. The provision for income taxes decreased
from $9.7 million to $4.3 million due to the decrease in earnings in the current
year. The effective income tax rate increased from 39% to 41% as a result of
un-benefited losses in foreign jurisdictions.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
SOURCES AND USES
Our internal sources of liquidity are cash, cash equivalents and cash
flow from operations. External sources include public financing, equity sales,
equipment financing and trade credit. We believe these sources of funds are
adequate to meet our liquidity needs for fiscal 2003.
Net cash provided by operating activities remained relatively the same
for the first six months of 2003 compared to 2002, however, the 2003 period
includes a merger termination payment of $7.5 million to Petroleum Geoservices
ASA. Net cash used by investing activities decreased from $136.7 million in the
first six months of 2002 to $95.6 million in 2003 due to lower capital spending
and investments in multi-client library, partially offset by the purchase of
Hampson-Russell. Our capital expenditure budget for fiscal 2003 is approximately
$35- $40 million, which is mostly allocated to replacement and upgrading of
existing equipment. In fiscal year 2003, we are forecasting $150-$160 million of
cash investments in our data library. We expect to fund these investments from
internally generated cash flows.
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Net cash provided by financing activities increased from $1.3 million
in the first six months of 2002 to $71.2 million in the first six months of
2003. The current year includes net proceeds from the revolving credit facility
of $75.6 million, offset by redemptions of our Senior Notes of $5.0 million. As
of January 31, 2003, we had $130.1 million in Senior Notes outstanding due in
October 2003. The indenture on our Senior Notes contained covenants that, among
other things, limited our ability to incur additional debt, pay dividends and
complete mergers or sales of assets. Additionally, the indenture contained a
change of control provision allowing the holders to require us to call all or a
portion of the notes under certain conditions.
We had a revolving credit facility due August 2003 from commercial
lenders that provided U.S. advances up to $80 million and non-U.S. advances up
to $20 million. Advances bore interest, at our election, at LIBOR plus a margin
or prime rate plus a margin. These margins were based on either certain of our
financial ratios or our credit rating. At January 31, 2003, the LIBOR margin was
1.25% and the prime rate margin was 0%. As of January 31, 2003, there were $81.1
million outstanding advances under the credit facility, and $5.7 million of the
credit facility was utilized for letters of credit. Beginning November 1, 2002,
provisions in our Senior Notes precluded us from incurring any additional
borrowings, other than issuance of letters of credit, due to our failure to meet
a fixed charge coverage provision in the indenture. Subsequent to quarter end,
we entered into a new credit facility to replace our existing borrowings with a
$250 million bank facility, including $195 million term loans and $55 million
available under a revolving credit facility (See Note 12). Because of our intent
and ability to refinance the Senior Notes and revolver, as of January 31, 2003,
we have classified these debts as long-term in the "Consolidated Balance
Sheets".
While we believe that we have adequate sources of funds to meet our
liquidity needs, our ability to meet our obligations depends on our future
performance, which, in turn, is subject to many factors beyond our control. Key
internal factors affecting future results include utilization levels of
acquisition and processing assets and the level of multi-client data library
licensing, all of which are driven by the external factors of exploration
spending and, ultimately, underlying commodity prices.
The following represents our financial contractual obligations and
commitments for the fiscal period ending July 31, 2003 through 2007 and
thereafter.
2007 AND
CONTRACTUAL CASH OBLIGATIONS TOTAL 2003 2004 2005 2006 THEREAFTER
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Lease obligations ...................... $ 160,329 $ 41,710 $ 30,738 $ 23,963 $ 19,932 $ 43,986
Long-term debt(1)(2) ................... 211,160 211,160
Forward exchange contracts ............. 5,756 3,259 2,497
Standby letters of credit .............. 5,730 1,137 4,500 93
(1) The new long-term debt facility
payments are scheduled as follows ...... 195,000 775 1,550 1,550 29,250 161,875
(2) Because of our intent and ability to refinance the Senior Notes and
revolver, as of January 31, 2003, we have classified these debts as long-term in
the "Consolidated Balance Sheets".
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
While all of our accounting policies are important in assuring that
Veritas adheres to current accounting standards, certain policies are
particularly important due to their impact on our financial statements. These
are described in detail below.
MULTI-CLIENT DATA LIBRARY
In the portion of our business known as multi-client data library, we
collect and process geophysical data for our own account and retain all
ownership rights. We license the data to multiple clients on a non-transferable
basis. We capitalize costs associated with acquiring and processing the
multi-client data on a survey-by-survey basis (versus a pooled basis). The
capitalized cost of multi-client data is charged to cost of services in the
period revenue is recognized in an amount equal to the period revenue multiplied
by the percentage of total estimated costs to total estimated revenue.
Therefore, multi-client margins recognized in any given period are the product
of estimated costs and estimated sales and may not reflect the ultimate cash
margins recognized from a survey. Any costs remaining 36 months after completion
of a survey are charged to cost of services over a period not to exceed 24
months. The maximum amortization period of sixty months represents the period
over which the majority of revenues from these surveys are expected to be
derived. We periodically review the carrying value of the multi-client data
library to assess whether there has been a permanent impairment of value and
record losses when it is determined that
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estimated sales will not be sufficient to cover the carrying value of the asset.
DEFERRED TAX ASSET
Deferred taxes result from the effect of transactions that are
recognized in different periods for financial and tax reporting purposes. A
valuation allowance is established when it is more likely than not that some
portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The valuation
allowance is then adjusted when the realization of deferred tax assets becomes
more likely than not. Adjustments are also made to recognize the expiration of
net operating loss and investment tax credit carry-forwards, with equal and
offsetting adjustments to the related deferred tax asset. Should the income
projections result in the conclusion that realization of additional deferred tax
assets is more likely than not, further adjustments to the valuation allowance
are made.
OTHER ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Since our quasi-reorganization on July 31, 1991 with respect to Digicon
Inc., the tax benefits of net operating loss carryforwards existing at the date
of the quasi-reorganization have been recognized through a direct addition to
additional paid-in capital, when realization is more likely than not.
Additionally, the utilization of the net operating loss carry-forwards existing
at the date of the quasi-reorganization is subject to certain limitations. For
the six months ended January 31, 2003, we recognized $2.0 million related to
these benefits.
We receive some account receivable payments in foreign currency. We
currently do not conduct a hedging program for these receivables because we do
not consider our current exposure to foreign currency fluctuations to be
significant, although we have hedged certain future charter payments to be made
in a foreign currency.
In August 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS
No. 143 (Asset Retirement Obligations). This standard requires that obligations
associated with the retirement of a tangible long-lived asset be recorded as a
liability when those obligations are incurred with the liability being initially
measured at fair value. We adopted the use of this accounting statement in
August 2002. Adoption did not have a material effect on our financial position
or results of operations.
In October 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS
No. 144 (Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long Lived Assets). This
standard develops one accounting model for long-lived assets that are to be
disposed of by sale, requiring such assets to be measured at the lower of book
value or fair value less cost to sell. The standard also provides guidance on
the recognition of liabilities for the obligations arising from disposal
activities. We adopted the use of this accounting statement in August 2002.
Adoption did not have a material effect on our financial position or results of
operations.
In April 2002, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No.
145 (Rescission of FASB Statement No. 4, 44, and 64, Amendment of FASB Statement
No. 13 and Technical Corrections as of April 2002). Among other things, this
statement addresses how to report gains or losses resulting from the early
extinguishment of debt. Previously, any gains or losses were reported as an
extraordinary item. Upon adoption of SFAS No. 145, an entity is required to
evaluate whether the debt extinguishment is truly extraordinary in nature, in
accordance with Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 30. We adopted the use
of this accounting statement in August 2002. The adoption of this statement will
likely preclude extraordinary classification of costs related to early debt
extinguishment, and the effect of adoption was immaterial.
In July 2002, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued SFAS No.
146 (Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities). This
standard requires recognition of costs associated with exit or disposal
activities when they are incurred rather than when management commits to an exit
or disposal plan. Examples of costs covered by this guidance include lease
termination costs, employee severance costs that are associated with
restructuring, discontinued operations, plant closings, or other exit or
disposal activities. We adopted the use of this accounting statement for all
activities initiated after December 31, 2002. Adoption did not have a material
effect on our financial position or results of operations.
In December 2002, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 45 (FIN 45),
Guarantor's Accounting and Disclosure Requirements. FIN 45 expands required
disclosures for certain types of guarantees and recognition of a liability at
fair value of such guarantees at the time of issuance. The disclosure
requirements are effective for our second fiscal quarter financial statements,
while the fair value accounting requirements apply prospectively to guarantees
issued or modified after December 31, 2002. Adoption of FIN 45 did not have a
material effect on our financial position or results of operations.
In January 2003, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 46 (FIN 46),
Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities. FIN 46 amended ARB 51,
Consolidated Financial Statements, and established standards for determining
under what circumstances a variable interest entity (VIE) should be
consolidated with its primary beneficiary. FIN 46 also requires disclosures
about VIE's that the company is not required to consolidate, but in which it
has a significant variable interest. Adoption of FIN 46 did not have a
material effect on our financial position or results of operations.
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ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES REGARDING MARKET RISK
At January 31, 2003, we had limited market risk related to foreign
currencies. In March 2001, we entered into a contract requiring payments in
Norwegian kroner to charter the seismic vessel M/V Seisquest. The contract
requires 36 monthly payments commencing on June 1, 2001. To protect our exposure
to exchange rate risk, we entered into multiple forward contracts as cash flow
hedges fixing our exchange rates for Norwegian kroner to the U.S. dollar. The
total fair value of the open forward contracts at January 31, 2003 in U.S.
dollars was $5.5 million.
As of February 14, with the signing of the new Term Loan agreement, we
are exposed to interest rate risk based upon fluctuations in the Libor rate. To
partially mitigate this risk we entered into interest rate swaps in the notional
amount of $80 million, effectively hedging 41% of our exposure to interest rate
fluctuations for the two-year terms of the swaps.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Our management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief
Financial Officer, has conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of
disclosure controls and procedures within ninety days of the filing of this
report pursuant to Exchange Act Rule 13a-14. Based on that evaluation, the Chief
Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the disclosure
controls and procedures are effective in ensuring that information required to
be disclosed in the reports we file or submit under the Exchange Act is
recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified
in Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) rules and forms. There have been no
significant changes in internal controls, or in factors that could significantly
affect internal controls, subsequent to the date our management, including its
Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, completed its evaluation.
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
On September 28, 2002 we filed suit in Federal Court against one of our
customers in the amount of $6.8 million for failure to pay past due invoices. We
believe the facts in the matter are in our favor, and therefore, we have not
made any provision for the related account receivable. We will continue to
monitor the financial condition of the customer and, should their condition
deteriorate materially, we may need to reserve this amount, either partially or
in total. We expect the matter to be tried in court by mid 2004.
ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS
On December 3, 2002, at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders, the
stockholders voted, as follows, to elect six directors of Veritas DGC Inc.
Former board members, Mr. Larry Fichtner and Mr. Steven Gilbert did not stand
for reelection.
Name Votes For Votes Withheld
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Clayton P. Cormier 24,418,575 1,135,252
James R. Gibbs 24,420,170 1,133,657
Stephen J. Ludlow 25,252,390 301,437
Brian F. MacNeill 25,254,081 299,746
Jan Rask 24,395,585 1,158,242
David B. Robson 25,241,605 312,222
The stockholders voted, as follows, for approval of the adoption of our
Share Incentive Plan.
Votes For 18,658,367
Votes Withheld 3,106,512
Abstentions 62,452
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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
a) EXHIBITS FILED WITH THIS REPORT:
EXHIBIT
NO. DESCRIPTION
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10.1 -- Credit Agreement among Veritas DGC Inc., as borrower,
and Wells Fargo, Inc., as a bank and agent for the banks
named therein, dated July 19, 2001. (Exhibit 10-W to
Veritas DGC Inc.'s Form 10-K for the year ended July 31,
2001 is incorporated herein by reference.)
10.2 -- Second Amendment to Credit Agreement, effective as of
July 1, 2002, by and among Veritas DGC Inc., Veritas DGC
Limited, Veritas Energy Services Inc., Veritas Energy
Services Partnership, certain Banks party thereto, Wells
Fargo Bank Texas, N.A., as agent, and HSBC Bank Canada, as
agent. (Exhibit 10.1 to Veritas DGC Inc.'s Current Report on
Form 8-K dated September 27, 2002 is incorporated herein by
reference.)
10.2 -- Second Amendment to Credit Agreement, effective as of
July 1, 2002, by and among Veritas DGC Inc., Veritas DGC
Limited, Veritas Energy Services Inc., Veritas Energy
Services Partnership, certain Banks party thereto, Wells
Fargo Bank Texas, N.A., as agent, and HSBC Bank Canada, as
agent. (Exhibit 10.1 to Veritas DGC Inc.'s Current Report on
Form 8-K dated September 27, 2002 is incorporated herein by
reference.)
10.3 -- Credit Agreement, dated as of February 14, 2003, among
Veritas DGC Inc., Veritas DGC Limited, Veritas Energy
Services Inc., Veritas Energy Services Partnership, Deutsche
Bank AG, New York Branch, as Administrative Agent, Deutsche
Bank AG, Canada Branch, as Canadian Administrative Agent,
and the various lending institutions named therein. (Exhibit
10-1 to Veritas DGC Inc.'s Current Report on Form 8-K dated
February 19, 2003 is incorporated herein by reference.)
*10.4 -- Letter of Agreement between Veritas DGC Inc. and Anthony
Tripodo dated November 8, 2003
*99.1 -- Veritas DGC Inc. Audit Committee Charter, as adopted
December 3, 2002
*99.2 -- Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley
Act of 2002 by David B. Robson.
*99.3 -- Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley
Act of 2002 by Matthew D. Fitzgerald.
b) REPORTS ON FORM 8-K
On February 5, 2003, we filed a Form 8-K regarding the anticipated
redemption of our 9 3/4% Senior Notes.
On February 19, we filed a Form 8-K regarding our credit agreement with
Deutsche Bank AG.
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SIGNATURES
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, on the 10th day of March 2003.
VERITAS DGC INC.
By: /s/ David B. Robson
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DAVID B. ROBSON
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
/s/ Matthew D. Fitzgerald
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MATTHEW D. FITZGERALD
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
and Treasurer
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CERTIFICATIONS
I, David B. Robson, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Veritas DGC Inc.;
2. Based on my knowledge, this quarterly 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 quarterly
report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial
information included in this quarterly 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 quarterly report;
4. The registrant's other certifying officers and I are responsible for
establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in
Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14) for the registrant and we have:
(a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures 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 quarterly report is being prepared;
(b) evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and
procedures as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this
quarterly report (the "Evaluation Date"); and
(c) presented in this quarterly report our conclusions about the effectiveness
of the disclosure controls and procedures based on our evaluation as of the
Evaluation Date;
5. The registrant's other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our
most recent evaluation, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of
registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent function):
(a) all significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal controls
which could adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process,
summarize and report financial data and have identified for the registrant's
auditors any material weaknesses in internal controls; and
(b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other
employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal controls; and
6. The registrant's other certifying officers and I have indicated in this
quarterly report whether or not there were significant changes in internal
controls or in other factors that could significantly affect internal controls
subsequent to the date of our most recent evaluation, including any corrective
actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses.
Date: March 10, 2003
/s/ David B. Robson
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David B. Robson
Chief Executive Officer
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CERTIFICATIONS
I, Matthew D. Fitzgerald, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Veritas DGC Inc.;
2. Based on my knowledge, this quarterly 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 quarterly
report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial
information included in this quarterly 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 quarterly report;
4. The registrant's other certifying officers and I are responsible for
establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in
Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14) for the registrant and we have:
(a) designed such disclosure controls and procedures 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 quarterly report is being prepared;
(b) evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and
procedures as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this
quarterly report (the "Evaluation Date"); and
(c) presented in this quarterly report our conclusions about the effectiveness
of the disclosure controls and procedures based on our evaluation as of the
Evaluation Date;
5. The registrant's other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our
most recent evaluation, to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of
registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent function):
(a) all significant deficiencies in the design or operation of internal controls
which could adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process,
summarize and report financial data and have identified for the registrant's
auditors any material weaknesses in internal controls; and
(b) any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other
employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal controls; and
6. The registrant's other certifying officers and I have indicated in this
quarterly report whether or not there were significant changes in internal
controls or in other factors that could significantly affect internal controls
subsequent to the date of our most recent evaluation, including any corrective
actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses.
Date: March 10, 2003
/s/ Matthew D. Fitzgerald
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Matthew D. Fitzgerald
Chief Financial Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
No. Description
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10.4 -- Letter of Agreement between Veritas DGC Inc. and Anthony
Tripodo dated November 8, 2003
99.1 -- Veritas DGC Inc. Audit Committee Charter, as adopted December
3, 2002
99.2 -- Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley
Act of 2002 by David B. Robson
99.3 -- Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley
Act of 2002 by Matthew D. Fitzgerald
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