Back to GetFilings.com

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Form 10-K

Quanta Services, Inc.

1360 Post Oak Boulevard, Suite 2100

(713) 629-7600

Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Securities registered Pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:

Title of Each Class

None

      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 þ          No o

      Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of Registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statement incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K.     o

      Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is an accelerated filer (as defined in Exchange Act Rule 12b-2).     Yes þ          No o

      As of March 14, 2003, the aggregate market value of the Common Stock and Limited Vote Common Stock of the Registrant held by non-affiliates of the Registrant, based on the last sale price of the Common Stock on such date, was approximately $210 million and $2.3 million, respectively (for purposes of calculating these amounts, only directors, officers and beneficial owners of 5% or more of the outstanding capital stock of the Registrant have been deemed affiliates).

      As of March 14, 2003, the number of shares of the Common Stock of the Registrant outstanding was 113,922,656. As of the same date, 1,082,250 shares of Limited Vote Common Stock were outstanding.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

      Portions of the Registrant’s Definitive Proxy Statement for the 2003 Annual Meeting of Stockholders are incorporated by reference into Part III of this Form 10-K.

QUANTA SERVICES, INC.

ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K

INDEX

i

PART I

General

      Quanta is a leading provider of specialized contracting services, offering end-to-end network solutions to the electric power, gas, telecommunications and cable television industries. Our comprehensive services include designing, installing, repairing and maintaining network infrastructure. Our consolidated revenues for the year ended December 31, 2002 were $1.8 billion, of which 53% was attributable to electric power and gas customers, 16% to telecommunications customers, 12% to cable television operators and 19% to ancillary services, such as inside electrical wiring, intelligent traffic networks, cable and control systems for light rail lines, airports and highways, and specialty rock trenching, directional boring and road milling for industrial and commercial customers. We were organized in the state of Delaware in 1997 and since that time have made strategic acquisitions to expand our geographic presence, generate operating synergies with existing businesses and develop new capabilities to meet our customers’ evolving needs.

      We currently have offices nationwide, providing us the presence and capability to quickly, reliably and effectively complete projects throughout the United States. We work for many of the leading companies in the industries we serve.

      Representative customers include:

	•	Arizona Public Service

•	AT&T
•	CenterPoint Energy
•	Charter Communications
•	Entergy
•	Ericsson
•	Georgia Power
•	Illinois Power
•	Intermountain Rural Electric
•	Nevada Power
•	Pacific Gas & Electric
•	Puget Sound Energy
•	San Diego Gas & Electric
•	Southern California Edison

      Our reputation for responsiveness, performance, geographic reach and a comprehensive service offering has also enabled us to develop strong strategic alliances with numerous customers.

Industry Overview

      We believe the following trends are impacting demand for our services:

      Decreased Demand for Telecommunications and Cable Services. During the last two years, the telecommunications and cable television industries suffered a severe downturn that has resulted in a number of companies, including several of our customers, filing for bankruptcy protection or experiencing financial difficulties. The downturn has adversely affected capital expenditures for infrastructure projects even among companies that are not experiencing financial difficulties. Capital expenditures and demand for our services by telecommunications and cable television customers are expected to remain at low levels throughout 2003 in comparison with prior years and additional companies may file for bankruptcy protection or otherwise experience severe financial difficulties in 2003.

      Independent Investment in Electric Power Networks. Financial pressures on electric utilities have, in many instances, reduced the level of investment in network infrastructure, resulting in various bottlenecks and overloaded transmission networks. Recent changes in the regulatory environment have led to an increase in electric power transmission system investment by independent investors. This may spur the amount of transmission infrastructure projects.

      Increasing Need to Upgrade Electric Power Transmission and Distribution Networks. We believe that the aging of many electric power networks may require increased investment in electric power transmission and distribution networks, and that concerns about power quality and reliability will result in increased investment in transmission and distribution infrastructure. Additionally, as the selling of electricity increases across regional networks, capacity and reliability will become even more important.

1

      Increased Outsourcing. Financial and economic pressures on electric power, gas, telecommunications and cable television providers have caused an increased focus on core competencies and an increase in outsourcing of network services. For instance, total employment at investor owned utilities has declined dramatically in the last decade due, in part, to increased outsourcing. The movement from a regulated business environment to an environment exposed to market forces has led our customers to increase outsourcing of non-core activities, particularly network development. Outsourcing network services reduces costs, provides flexibility in budgets and improves service and performance for many of our customers.

      Increased Demand for Comprehensive End-to-End Solutions. We believe that electric power, gas, telecommunications and cable television companies will seek service providers who can rapidly and effectively design, install and maintain their networks. The strategic and financial value to these companies of geographically expanded and technologically improved networks has caused them to seek quick and reliable, yet cost effective, network solutions within increasingly challenging scale, time and complexity constraints. Accordingly, they are partnering with proven full-service network providers with broad geographic reach, financial capability and technical expertise.

Strategy

      The key elements of our strategy are:

      Focus on Expanding Operating Efficiencies. We intend to:

	•	continue to focus on growth in our more profitable services and on projects that have higher margins;
	•	combine overlapping operations of certain of our operating units;
	•	adjust our operating costs to match the decreased demand from our telecommunications and cable television customers;
	•	use our assets more efficiently;
	•	share pricing, bidding, licensing and other business practices among our operating units; and
	•	develop and expand the use of management information systems.

      Focus on Internal Growth and Integration. We believe we can improve our internal revenue growth by providing our customers comprehensive end-to-end solutions for their infrastructure needs. Our operating units cooperate to spread their best practices and innovative technology and also share equipment and human resources, which positions each operating unit to deepen its relationship with current customers and develop relationships with new customers. To meet the demands of the current economic environment, we are consolidating our operating units where appropriate to eliminate redundancies and increase efficiencies.

      Expand Portfolio of Services to Meet Customers’ Evolving Needs. We offer an expanding portfolio of services that allows us to develop, build and maintain networks on both a regional and national scale and adapt to our customers’ changing needs. We intend to expand further our geographic and technological capabilities through both internal development and innovation and through selective acquisitions.

Services

      We design, install and maintain networks for the electric power, gas, telecommunications and cable television industries as well as commercial, industrial and governmental entities. The following provides an overview of the types of services we provide:

      Electric Power and Gas Network Services. We provide a variety of end-to-end services to the electric power and gas industries, including:

	•	installation, repair and maintenance of electric transmission lines ranging in capacity from 69,000 volts to 760,000 volts;
	•	installation, repair and maintenance of electric power distribution networks;

2

	•	design and construction of IPP transmission and substation facilities;
	•	design and construction of substation projects;
	•	installation and maintenance of natural gas transmission and distribution systems;
	•	provision of cathodic protection design and installation services;
	•	installation of fiber optic lines for voice, video and data transmission on existing electric power infrastructure;
	•	installation and maintenance of joint trench systems, which include electric power, natural gas and telecommunications networks in one trench;
	•	trenching and horizontal boring for underground installations;
	•	cable and fault locating; and
	•	storm damage restoration work.

      Telecommunications Network Services. Our telecommunications network services include:

	•	fiber optic, copper and coaxial cable installation and maintenance for video, data and voice transmission;
	•	design, construction and maintenance of DSL networks;
	•	engineering and erection of cellular, digital, PCS®, microwave and other wireless communications towers;
	•	design and installation of switching systems for incumbent local exchange carriers, newly competitive local exchange carriers, regional Bell operating companies and long distance providers;
	•	trenching and plowing applications;
	•	horizontal directional boring;
	•	rock saw, rock wheel and rock trench capabilities;
	•	vacuum excavation services;
	•	splicing and testing of fiber optic and copper networks; and
	•	cable locating.

      Cable Television Network Services. The network services we provide to the cable television industry include:

	•	fiber optic and coaxial cable installation and maintenance for voice, video and data transmission;
	•	system design and installation;
	•	upgrading power and telecommunications infrastructure for cable installations;
	•	system splicing, balance, testing and sweep certification; and
	•	residential installation and customer connects, both analog and digital, for cable television, telephone and Internet services.

      Ancillary Services. We provide a variety of comprehensive ancillary services to commercial, industrial and governmental entities, including:

	•	design, installation, maintenance and repair of electrical components, fiber optic cabling and building control and automation systems;
	•	installation of intelligent traffic networks such as traffic signals, controllers, connecting signals, variable message signs, closed circuit television and other monitoring devices for governments;

3

	•	installation of cable and control systems for light rail lines, airports and highways; and
	•	provision of specialty rock trenching, directional boring and road milling for industrial and commercial customers.

We derived $8.5 million of our revenues from foreign operations during 2002. For additional discussion concerning the revenues derived from the services we provide, see Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

Customers, Strategic Alliances and Preferred Provider Relationships

      Our customers include electric power, gas, telecommunications and cable television companies, as well as commercial, industrial and governmental entities. Our 10 largest customers accounted for 31.3% of our consolidated revenues in 2002. No single customer accounted for 10% or more of our consolidated revenues for the year ended 2002.

      Although we have a centralized marketing strategy, management at each of our operating units is responsible for developing and maintaining successful long-term relationships with customers. Our management is incented to cross-sell additional services of other operating units to their customers. In addition, our business development group promotes and markets our services for prospective large national accounts and projects that require services from multiple business units. Many of our customers and prospective customers have qualification procedures for approved bidders or vendors based upon the satisfaction of particular performance and safety standards set by the customer. These customers typically maintain a list of vendors meeting these standards and award contracts for individual jobs only to those vendors. We strive to maintain our status as a preferred or qualified vendor to these customers.

      We believe that our strategic relationships with large providers of electric power and telecommunications services will offer opportunities for future growth. Many of these strategic relationships take the form of a strategic alliance or long-term maintenance agreement. Strategic alliances are typically agreements for periods of approximately two to four years that may include an option to add a one to two year extension at the end of a contract. Many of the strategic alliance agreements we have secured are “evergreen” contracts with exclusivity clauses providing that we will be awarded all contracts, or a right of first refusal, for a certain type of work or in a certain geographic region. None of these contracts, however, guarantees a specific dollar amount of work to be performed by us. Strategic alliance agreements typically indicate an intention to work

4

Backlog

      Backlog represents the amount of revenue that we expect to realize from work to be performed over the next twelve months on uncompleted contracts, including new contractual agreements on which work has not begun. Our backlog at December 31, 2001 and 2002 was approximately $1.1 billion and $980 million, respectively. The decline in backlog was primarily related to financial and economic pressures impacting our customers which have contributed to the delay and cancellation of projects and reduction of capital spending. In many instances, our customers are not contractually committed to specific volumes of services under our long-term maintenance contracts and many of our contracts may be terminated with notice. There can be no assurance as to our customer’s requirements or that our estimates are accurate.

Competition

      The markets in which we operate are highly competitive, requiring substantial resources and skilled and experienced personnel. We compete with other independent contractors in most of the geographic markets in which we operate, and several of our competitors are large domestic companies that may have greater financial, technical and marketing resources than we do. In addition, there are relatively few barriers to entry into the industries in which we operate and, as a result, any organization that has adequate financial resources and access to technical expertise may become a competitor. A significant portion of our revenues is currently derived from unit price or fixed price agreements, and price is often an important factor in the award of such agreements. Accordingly, we could be underbid by our competitors in an effort by them to procure such business. We believe that as demand for our services increases, customers will increasingly consider other factors in choosing a service provider, including technical expertise and experience, financial and operational resources, nationwide presence, industry reputation and dependability, which we expect to benefit contractors such as us. There can be no assurance, however, that our competitors will not develop the expertise, experience and resources to provide services that are superior in both price and quality to our services, or that we will be able to maintain or enhance our competitive position. We may also face competition from the in-house service organizations of our existing or prospective customers, including electric power, gas, telecommunications and cable television companies, which employ personnel who perform some of the same types of

5

Employees

      As of December 31, 2002, we had 1,798 salaried employees, including executive officers, project managers or engineers, job superintendents, staff and clerical personnel and 9,945 hourly employees, the number of which fluctuates depending upon the number and size of the projects undertaken by us at any particular time. Approximately 39% of our employees at December 31, 2002, were covered by collective bargaining agreements, primarily with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW). Under our agreements with our unions, we agree to pay specified wages to our union employees, observe certain workplace rules and make employee benefit payments to multi-employer pension plans and employee benefit trusts rather than administering the funds on behalf of these employees. These collective bargaining agreements have varying terms and expiration dates. The majority of the collective bargaining agreements contain provisions that prohibit work stoppages or strikes, even during specified negotiation periods relating to agreement renewal, and provide for binding arbitration dispute resolution in the event of prolonged disagreement.

      We provide a health, welfare and benefit plan for employees who are not covered by collective bargaining agreements. We have a 401(k) plan pursuant to which eligible employees who are not provided retirement benefits through a collective bargaining agreement may make contributions through a payroll deduction. We make matching cash contributions of 100% of each employee’s contribution up to 3% of that employee’s salary and 50% of each employee’s contribution between 3% and 6% of such employee’s salary, up to the maximum amount permitted by law. We also have an employee stock purchase plan that provides that eligible employees may contribute up to 10% of their cash compensation, up to $21,250 annually, toward the semi-annual purchase of our common stock at a discounted price. Over 1,000 of our employees participated in the employee stock purchase plan during the year ended December 31, 2002.

      Our industry is experiencing a shortage of journeyman linemen in certain geographic areas. In response to the shortage, we seek to take advantage of various IBEW and National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA) referral programs and hire graduates from the joint IBEW/ NECA apprenticeship program that trains qualified electrical workers.

      We believe our relationships with our employees and union representatives are good.

Training, Quality Assurance and Safety

      Performance of our services requires the use of equipment and exposure to conditions that can be dangerous. Although we are committed to a policy of operating safely and prudently, we have been and will continue to be subject to claims by employees, customers and third parties for property damage and personal injuries resulting from performance of our services. Our policies require that employees complete the prescribed training and service program of the operating unit for which they work in addition to those required, if applicable, by NECA and the IBEW prior to performing more sophisticated and technical jobs. For example, all journeyman linemen are required by the IBEW and NECA to complete a minimum of 7,000 hours of on-the-job training, approximately 200 hours of classroom education and extensive testing and certification. Each operating unit requires additional training, depending upon the sophistication and technical requirements of each particular job. We have established company-wide training and educational programs, as well as comprehensive safety policies and regulations, by sharing “best practices” throughout our operations.

Regulation

      Our operations are subject to various federal, state and local laws and regulations including:

	•	licensing requirements applicable to electricians and engineers;
	•	building and electrical codes;

6

	•	permitting and inspection requirements applicable to construction projects;
	•	regulations relating to worker safety and environmental protection; and
	•	special bidding and procurement requirements on government projects.

      We believe that we have all the licenses required to conduct our operations and that we are in substantial compliance with applicable regulatory requirements. Our failure to comply with applicable regulations could result in substantial fines or revocation of our operating licenses. Many state and local regulations governing electrical construction require permits and licenses to be held by individuals who have passed an examination or met other requirements.

Risk Management, Insurance and Performance Bonds

      The primary risks in our operations are bodily injury and property damage. We have agreements to insure us for workers’ compensation, employer’s liability, auto liability and general liability, subject to a deductible of $1,000,000 per occurrence. On March 1, 2003, we increased the deductible for workers’ compensation insurance to $2,000,000 per occurrence. Effective January 1, 2002, we consolidated the various non-union employee related health care benefit plans that existed at certain of our subsidiaries into one corporate plan that is subject to a deductible of $250,000 per claimant per year. Losses up to the deductible amounts are accrued based upon our estimates of the ultimate liability for claims incurred and an estimate of claims incurred but not reported. The accruals are based upon known facts and historical trends and management believes such accruals to be adequate.

      Contracts in the industries we serve may require performance bonds or other means of financial assurance to secure contractual performance. During 2002, the market for performance bonds tightened significantly. If we were unable to obtain surety bonds or letters of credit in sufficient amounts or at acceptable rates, we might be precluded from entering into additional contracts with certain of our customers.

Website Access

      Our website address is www.quantaservices.com. You may obtain free electronic copies of our Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K, and all amendments to these reports in our Investor Center under the heading “SEC Filings.” These reports are available on our website as soon as reasonably practicable after we electronically file them with the SEC.

Risk Factors

      Our business is subject to a variety of risks, including the risks described below. The risks and uncertainties described below are not the only ones facing our company. Additional risks and uncertainties not known to us or that we currently deem immaterial may also impair our business operations. If any of the following risks actually occur, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be harmed and we may not be able to achieve our goals. This Annual Report also includes statements reflecting assumptions, expectations, projections, intentions, or beliefs about future events that are intended as “forward-looking statements” under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and should be read in conjunction with the section entitled “Uncertainty of Forward-Looking Statements and Information.”

      A Continued Economic Downturn May Lead to Less Demand for Our Services. If the general level of economic activity continues to slow, our customers may delay or cancel new projects. The telecommunications and utility markets have experienced substantial change during 2002 as evidenced by an increased number of bankruptcies in the telecommunications market, continued devaluation of several of our utility clients’ debt and equity securities and pricing pressures resulting from challenges faced by major industry participants. These factors have contributed to the delay and cancellation of projects and reduction of capital spending that have impacted our operations and ability to grow at historical levels. A number of other factors, including financing conditions for and potential bankruptcies in the industries we serve, could adversely affect our customers and their ability or willingness to fund capital expenditures in the future or pay for past services.

7

      We May Not Have Access In The Future to Sufficient Funding to Finance Desired Growth. If we cannot secure additional financing in the future on acceptable terms, we may be unable to support our growth strategy. We cannot readily predict the ability of certain customers to pay for past services or the timing, size and success of our acquisition efforts and therefore the capital we will need for these efforts. Using cash for acquisitions limits our financial flexibility and makes us more likely to seek additional capital through future debt or equity financings. Our credit facility contains an aggregate dollar limit on the level of cash consideration that we can use for acquisitions. Our existing debt agreements contain significant restrictions on our operational and financial flexibility, including our ability to obtain additional debt, and if we seek more debt we may have to agree to additional covenants that limit our operational and financial flexibility. When we seek additional debt or equity financings, we cannot be certain that additional debt or equity will be available to us at all or on terms acceptable to us.

      Our Operating Results May Vary Significantly From Quarter-to-Quarter. We experience lower gross and operating margins during winter months due to lower demand for our services and more difficult operating conditions. Additionally, our quarterly results may also be materially affected by:

	•	the timing and volume of work under new agreements;
	•	regional or general economic conditions;
	•	the budgetary spending patterns of customers;
	•	payment risk associated with the financial condition of customers;
	•	variations in the margins of projects performed during any particular quarter;
	•	the termination of existing agreements;
	•	costs we incur to support growth internally or through acquisitions or otherwise;
	•	losses experienced in our operations not otherwise covered by insurance;
	•	a change in the mix of our customers, contracts and business;
	•	increases in construction and design costs;
	•	the timing of acquisitions; and
	•	the timing and magnitude of acquisition assimilation costs.

Accordingly, our operating results in any particular quarter may not be indicative of the results that you can expect for any other quarter or for the entire year.

      Our Dependence Upon Fixed Price Contracts Could Adversely Affect Our Business. We currently generate, and expect to continue to generate, a portion of our revenues under fixed price contracts. We must estimate the costs of completing a particular project to bid for such fixed price contracts. The cost of labor and materials, however, may vary from the costs we originally estimated. These variations, along with other risks inherent in performing fixed price contracts, may cause actual revenue and gross profits for a project to differ from those we originally estimated and could result in reduced profitability and losses on projects. Depending upon the size of a particular project, variations from the estimated contract costs can have a significant impact on our operating results for any fiscal quarter or year.

      Our Results of Operations Could Be Adversely Affected as a Result of Goodwill Impairments. When we acquire a business, we record an asset called “goodwill” equal to the excess amount we pay for the business, including liabilities assumed, over the fair value of the tangible assets of the business we acquire. Through December 31, 2001, pursuant to generally accepted accounting principles, we amortized this goodwill over its estimated useful life of 40 years following the acquisition, which directly impacted our earnings. As stated in Note 2 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements under Goodwill and Other Intangibles, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 142 which provides that goodwill and other intangible assets that have indefinite useful lives not be amortized, but instead must be tested at least annually for impairment, and intangible assets that have finite useful lives

8

      Based on our transitional impairment test performed upon adoption of SFAS No. 142, we recognized a $488.5 million non-cash charge, ($445.4 million, net of tax) to reduce the carrying value of goodwill to the implied fair value of our reporting units. Under SFAS No. 142, the impairment adjustment recognized at adoption of the new rules was reflected as a cumulative effect of change in accounting principle, net of tax, in the year ended December 31, 2002.

      We further recognized an interim non-cash goodwill impairment charge of $166.6 million during the year ended December 31, 2002. Impairment adjustments recognized after adoption are required to be recognized as operating expenses. The primary factor contributing to the interim impairment charge was the overall deterioration of the business climate during 2002 in the markets we serve as evidenced by an increased number of bankruptcies in the telecommunications industry, continued devaluation of several of our customers’ debt and equity securities and pricing pressures resulting from challenges faced by major industry participants. Fair value was determined using a combination of the discounted cash flow, market multiple and market capitalization valuation approaches. On an ongoing basis (absent any impairment indicators), we expect to perform impairment tests annually during the fourth quarter. Future impairments, if any, will be recognized as operating expenses.

      Many of Our Contracts May Be Canceled On Short Notice and We May Be Unsuccessful In Replacing Our Contracts as They Are Completed or Expire. We could experience a decrease in our revenue, net income and liquidity if any of the following occur:

	•	our customers cancel a significant number of contracts;
	•	we fail to win a significant number of our existing contracts upon re-bid; or
	•	we complete the required work under a significant number of non-recurring projects and cannot replace them with similar projects.

Many of our customers may cancel our contracts with them on short notice, typically 30-90 days, even if we are not in default under the contract. Certain of our customers assign work to us on a project-by-project basis under master service agreements. Under these agreements, our customers often have no obligation to assign work to us. Our operations could decline significantly if the anticipated volume of work is not assigned to us. Many of our contracts, including our master service contracts, are opened to public bid at the expiration of their terms. There can be no assurance that we will be the successful bidder on our existing contracts that come up for bid.

      The Industries We Serve Are Subject to Rapid Technological and Structural Changes That Could Reduce the Demand for the Services We Provide. The electric power, gas, telecommunications and cable television industries are undergoing rapid change as a result of technological advances that could in certain cases reduce the demand for our services or otherwise negatively impact our business. New or developing technologies could displace the wireline systems used for voice, video and data transmissions, and improvements in existing technology may allow telecommunications and cable television companies to significantly improve their networks without physically upgrading them. In addition, consolidation, competition or capital constraints in the electric power, gas, telecommunications or cable television industries may result in reduced spending or the loss of one or more of our customers.

      Our Industry Is Highly Competitive. Our industry is served by numerous small, owner-operated private companies, a few public companies and several large regional companies. In addition, relatively few barriers

9

      We May Be Unsuccessful at Generating Internal Growth. Our ability to generate internal growth will be affected by, among other factors, our ability to:

	•	expand the range of services we offer to customers to address their evolving network needs;
	•	attract new customers;
	•	increase the number of projects performed for existing customers;
	•	hire and retain employees;
	•	open additional facilities; and
	•	reduce operating and overhead expenses.

In addition, our customers may reduce the number or size of projects available to us due to their inability to obtain capital or pay for services provided. Many of the factors affecting our ability to generate internal growth may be beyond our control, and we cannot be certain that our strategies will be successful or that we will be able to generate cash flow sufficient to fund our operations and to support internal growth. If we are unsuccessful, we may not be able to achieve internal growth, expand our operations or grow our business.

      Our Business Growth Could Outpace the Capability of Our Corporate Management Infrastructure. We cannot be certain that our infrastructure will be adequate to support our operations as they expand. Future growth also could impose significant additional responsibilities on members of our senior management, including the need to recruit and integrate new senior level managers and executives. We cannot be certain that we can recruit and retain such additional managers and executives. To the extent that we are unable to manage our growth effectively, or are unable to attract and retain additional qualified management, we may not be able to expand our operations or execute our business plan.

      The Departure of Key Personnel Could Disrupt Our Business. We depend on the continued efforts of our executive officers and on senior management of the businesses we acquire. Although we have entered into an employment agreement with each of our executive officers and certain other key employees, we cannot be certain that any individual will continue in such capacity for any particular period of time. The loss of key personnel, or the inability to hire and retain qualified employees, could negatively impact our ability to manage our business. We do not carry key-person life insurance on any of our employees.

      Our Unionized Workforce Could Adversely Affect Our Operations and Acquisition Strategy. As of December 31, 2002, approximately 39% of our employees were covered by collective bargaining agreements. Although the majority of these agreements prohibit strikes and work stoppages, we cannot be certain that strikes or work stoppages will not occur in the future. Strikes or work stoppages would adversely impact our relationship with our customers and could cause us to lose business and decrease our revenue. In addition, our selective acquisition strategies could be adversely affected because of our union status for a variety of reasons. For instance, our union agreements may be incompatible with the union agreements of a business we want to acquire and some businesses may not want to become affiliated with a union based company.

10

      Our Business Is Labor Intensive and We May Be Unable to Attract and Retain Qualified Employees. Our ability to maintain our productivity and profitability will be limited by our ability to employ, train and retain skilled personnel necessary to meet our requirements. We, like many of our competitors, are currently experiencing shortages of qualified journeyman linemen. We cannot be certain that we will be able to maintain an adequate skilled labor force necessary to operate efficiently and to support our growth strategy or that our labor expenses will not increase as a result of a shortage in the supply of these skilled personnel. Labor shortages or increased labor costs could impair our ability to maintain our business or grow our revenues.

      We Could Have Potential Exposure to Environmental Liabilities. Our operations are subject to various environmental laws and regulations, including those dealing with the handling and disposal of waste products, PCBs, fuel storage and air quality. As a result of past and future operations at our facilities, we may be required to incur environmental remediation costs and other cleanup expenses. In addition, we cannot be certain that we will be able to identify or be indemnified for all potential environmental liabilities relating to any acquired business, property or assets.

      We May Be Unsuccessful at Integrating Companies That We Acquire. We cannot be sure that we can successfully integrate our acquired companies with our existing operations without substantial costs, delays or other operational or financial problems. If we do not implement proper overall business controls, our decentralized operating strategy could result in inconsistent operating and financial practices at the companies we acquire and our overall profitability could be adversely affected. Integrating our acquired companies involves a number of special risks which could have a negative impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations, including:

	•	failure of acquired companies and operating units to achieve the results we expect;
	•	diversion of our management’s attention from operational matters;
	•	difficulties integrating the operations and personnel of acquired companies;
	•	inability to retain key personnel of the acquired companies and operating units,
	•	risks associated with unanticipated events or liabilities; and
	•	the potential disruption of our business.

If one of our acquired companies or operating units suffers customer dissatisfaction or performance problems, the reputation of our entire company could suffer.

      Certain Provisions of Our Corporate Governing Documents Could Make an Acquisition of Our Company More Difficult. The following provisions of our certificate of incorporation and bylaws, as currently in effect, as well as our stockholder rights plan and Delaware law, could discourage potential proposals to acquire us, delay or prevent a change in control of us or limit the price that investors may be willing to pay in the future for shares of our common stock:

	•	our certificate of incorporation permits our board of directors to issue “blank check” preferred stock and to adopt amendments to our bylaws;
	•	our bylaws contain restrictions regarding the right of stockholders to nominate directors and to submit proposals to be considered at stockholder meetings;
	•	our certificate of incorporation and bylaws restrict the right of stockholders to call a special meeting of stockholders and to act by written consent;
	•	we are subject to provisions of Delaware law which prohibit us from engaging in any of a broad range of business transactions with an “interested stockholder” for a period of three years following the date such stockholder became classified as an interested stockholder; and
	•	on March 8, 2000 we adopted, and have subsequently amended, a stockholder rights plan that could cause substantial dilution to a person or group that attempts to acquire us on terms not approved by our board of directors or permitted by the stockholder rights plan.

11

These circumstances could discourage potential proposals to acquire us, delay or prevent a change in control of us or limit the price that investors may be willing to pay in the future for shares of our common stock.

Facilities

      We lease our corporate headquarters in Houston, Texas and maintain offices nationwide. This space is used for offices, equipment yards, warehousing, storage and vehicle shops. We own 30 of the facilities we occupy, of which 26 are encumbered by our credit facility, and we lease the rest. We believe that our facilities are sufficient for our current needs.

Equipment

      We operate a fleet of owned and leased trucks and trailers, support vehicles and specialty construction equipment, such as backhoes, excavators, trenchers, generators, boring machines, cranes, wire pullers and tensioners. As of December 31, 2002, the total size of the rolling-stock fleet was approximately 17,700 units. Most of this fleet is serviced by our own mechanics who work at various maintenance sites and facilities. We believe that these vehicles generally are well maintained and adequate for our present operations. We believe that we will be able to continue to lease or purchase this equipment at lower prices due to our larger size and the volume of our leasing and purchasing activity.

      On November 28, 2001, Aquila, Inc. (Aquila) filed an arbitration demand against us challenging our amendment to our stockholder rights plan. This lawsuit was dismissed with prejudice on May 21, 2002, as part of the settlement of Aquila’s proxy contest to replace members of our board of directors with a slate of its own nominees.

      On November 28, 2001, Aquila also filed a complaint in the Delaware Court of Chancery that challenged the adoption of our rights plan amendment. As part of the settlement of Aquila’s proxy contest, this lawsuit was dismissed with prejudice on May 31, 2002.

      On December 21, 2001, a purported stockholder of Quanta filed a putative class action and derivative complaint alleging that the named directors breached their fiduciary duties by taking certain actions, including adoption of the rights plan amendment, in response to the announcement by Aquila that it intended to acquire control of Quanta through open market purchases of our shares. On October 31, 2002, the case was dismissed at the request of the plaintiffs.

      On March 21, 2002, Aquila filed a complaint in the Delaware Court of Chancery alleging that the Special Committee of our board of directors breached its fiduciary duty in connection with the adoption of our Stock Employee Compensation Trust (SECT) and new employment agreements entered into with certain of our employees. As part of the settlement of Aquila’s proxy contest, this lawsuit was dismissed with prejudice on May 30, 2002.

      In addition, we are from time to time a party to various other lawsuits, claims and other legal proceedings that arise in the ordinary course of business. These actions typically seek, among other things, compensation for alleged personal injury, breach of contract, property damage, punitive damages, civil penalties or other losses, or injunctive or declaratory relief. With respect to such lawsuits, claims, and proceedings, we accrue reserves when it is probable a liability has been incurred and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. We do not believe that any of these other proceedings, separately or in the aggregate would be expected to have a material adverse effect on our results of operations or financial position.

      On December 27, 2002, we held a special meeting of stockholders in Houston, Texas. At the meeting, the holders of common stock, Limited Vote Common Stock and Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, voting

12

      No other matters were submitted to a vote of the stockholders during the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2002.

13

PART II

      We initially offered our common stock to the public on February 12, 1998, at a price of $6.00 per share. Our common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the symbol “PWR.” The following table sets forth the high and low sales prices of our common stock per quarter, as reported by the NYSE, for the two most recent fiscal years.

      On March 14, 2003, there were 1,104 holders of record of our common stock, 25 holders of record of our Limited Vote Common Stock and no holders of record of our Series A Convertible Preferred Stock. There is no established trading market for the Limited Vote Common Stock; however, the Limited Vote Common Stock converts into common stock immediately upon sale.

Dividends and Preferred Stock Conversion

      Our Series A Convertible Preferred Stock accrues a dividend at a rate of 0.5% per annum on a stated amount per share equal to $53.99 per share. Dividends on the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock accumulate until paid and must be paid in full prior to the issuance of any common stock dividend. In addition, the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock has no liquidation preference. As of December 31, 2001 and 2002, dividends of $2.1 million had been accrued on the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock. In connection with their investment in us, on October 15, 2002, First Reserve Fund IX, L.P. (First Reserve) forgave approximately $780,000 in dividends that had accrued on 939,380 shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock that First Reserve acquired from Aquila. On December 2, 2002, December 23, 2002, and January 9, 2003, 238,000 shares, 7,000 shares and 939,380 shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, respectively, were converted into shares of common stock and on February 27, 2003, all remaining outstanding shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock were converted into shares of common stock. There are currently no outstanding shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock. Any dividends that had accrued on the respective shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock were reversed on the date of conversion. Therefore, as of February 27, 2003, there were no accrued dividends.

      We currently intend to retain our future earnings, if any, to finance the growth, development and expansion of our business. Accordingly, we do not currently intend to declare or pay any cash dividends on our common stock in the immediate future. The declaration, payment and amount of future cash dividends, if any, will be at the discretion of our board of directors after taking into account various factors. These factors include our financial condition, results of operations, cash flows from operations, current and anticipated capital requirements and expansion plans, the income tax laws then in effect and the requirements of Delaware law. In addition, the terms of our revolving credit facility and convertible subordinated notes include prohibitions on the payment of cash dividends without the consent of the respective lenders.

14

Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities

      On October 15, 2002, First Reserve committed, subject to certain conditions, to make an investment in us through two privately negotiated transactions and not pursuant to public solicitation. We relied on Section 4(2) of the Securities Act of 1933 as the basis for exemption from registration. For all issuances, First Reserve was an “accredited investor” as defined in Rule 501 promulgated pursuant to the Securities Act. The first transaction occurred on October 15, 2002, with First Reserve purchasing from us approximately 8.7 million shares of newly issued common stock at $3.00 per share, for a total purchase price of $26.0 million, before transaction costs. After amending certain provisions of our agreements with lenders and senior secured note holders, the second transaction occurred on December 20, 2002, with First Reserve purchasing from us approximately 2.4 million shares of newly issued Series E Preferred Stock at $30.00 per share, for an additional investment of approximately $72.9 million. At a special meeting of stockholders held on December 27, 2002, our stockholders approved the convertibility of the Series E Preferred Stock and the conversion of the shares into common stock. The shares of Series E Preferred Stock were converted into approximately 24.3 million shares of common stock on December 31, 2002.

      In connection with the First Reserve transaction, First Reserve obtained the right to designate three directors to our board of directors. As of March 14, 2003, First Reserve had designated all three directors to our board of directors. At the special meeting of stockholders held on December 27, 2002, our stockholders approved an increase of our board of directors to twelve members.

15

      For financial statement presentation purposes, in connection with the combination of the founding companies concurrent with our initial public offering, PAR Electrical Contractors, Inc. was identified as the “accounting acquiror.” Between our initial public offering in February 1998 and December 31, 2002, we acquired 88 specialty contracting businesses. Of these, 86 were accounted for using the purchase method of accounting and two were accounted for using the pooling-of-interests method of accounting. Through the date of our initial public offering, Quanta’s consolidated historical financial statements represent the financial position and results of operations of PAR as restated to include the financial position and results of operations of companies acquired in pooling transactions. The remaining businesses we acquired are reflected in the financial statements beginning on their respective dates of acquisition. All per share amounts have been adjusted to give effect to a 3-for-2 stock split, paid as a stock dividend on April 7, 2000.

16

		as a result of the termination of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan associated with a company acquired in a pooling transaction, we incurred a non-cash compensation charge of $5.3 million and an excise tax charge of $1.1 million. We also incurred $137,000 in merger charges associated with a pooling transaction in the first quarter of 1999.
(b)		For the year ended December 31, 2000, the provision reflects the result of no tax benefit being recognized for a portion of the merger and special charges. For the year ended December 31, 1999, it includes a non-cash deferred tax charge of $677,000 as a result of a change in the tax status of a company acquired in a pooling transaction from an S corporation to a C corporation.
(c)		We recognized an interim SFAS No. 142 non-cash goodwill impairment charge of $166.6 million during the year ended December 31, 2002. Impairment adjustments recognized after the adoption of SFAS No. 142 are required to be recognized as operating expenses.
(d)		Based on our transitional impairment test performed upon adoption of SFAS No. 142, we recognized a $488.5 million non-cash charge ($445.4 million, net of tax) to reduce the carrying value of goodwill to the implied fair value of our reporting units. Basic and diluted earnings per share before cumulative effect of change in accounting principle were a loss of $2.26 per share.
(e)		The original as-converted share price negotiated with First Reserve for the Series E Preferred Stock on October 15, 2002 was $3.00 per share which was an above market price. On December 20, 2002, the date First Reserve purchased the Series E Preferred Stock, our stock closed at $3.35 per share. Accordingly, we recorded a non-cash beneficial conversion charge of $8.5 million based on the $0.35 per share differential. The non-cash beneficial conversion charge is recognized as a deemed dividend to the Series E Preferred Stockholder and is recorded as a decrease to net income attributable to common stock and an increase in additional paid-in capital. The non-cash beneficial conversion charge had no effect on our operating income, cash flows or stockholders’ equity at December 31, 2002.

      The consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 1998 through 2001, were audited by Arthur Andersen LLP (Andersen), who has ceased operations. A copy of the report previously issued by Andersen on our financial statements as of December 31, 2001 and 2000, and for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2001, is included elsewhere in this Form 10-K. Such report has not been reissued by Andersen.

17

      The following discussion should be read in conjunction with Item 6. Selected Financial Data and our Consolidated Financial Statements and related notes thereto included in Item 8.

Introduction

      We derive our revenues from one reportable segment by providing specialized contracting services and offering comprehensive network solutions. Our customers include electric power, gas, telecommunications and cable television companies, as well as commercial, industrial and governmental entities. We had consolidated revenues for the year ended December 31, 2002 of $1.8 billion, of which 53% was attributable to electric power and gas customers, 16% to telecommunications customers, 12% to cable television operators and 19% to ancillary services, such as inside electrical wiring, intelligent traffic networks, cable and control systems for light rail lines, airports and highways, and specialty rock trenching, directional boring and road milling for industrial and commercial customers.

      We enter into contracts principally on the basis of competitive unit price or fixed price bids, the final terms and prices of which we frequently negotiate with the customer. Although the terms of our contracts vary considerably, most are made on either a unit price or fixed price basis in which we agree to do the work for a price per unit of work performed (unit price) or for a fixed amount for the entire project (fixed price). We also perform services on a cost-plus or time and materials basis. We complete most installation projects within one year, while we frequently provide maintenance and repair work under open-ended, unit price or cost-plus master service agreements that are renewable annually. We generally recognize revenue when services are performed except when work is being performed under fixed price contracts. We typically record revenues from fixed price contracts on a percentage-of-completion basis, using the cost-to-cost method based on the percentage of total costs incurred to date in proportion to total estimated costs to complete the contract. Some of our customers require us to post performance and payment bonds upon execution of the contract, depending upon the nature of the work to be performed. Our fixed price contracts often include payment provisions pursuant to which the customer withholds a 5% to 10% retainage from each progress payment and remits the retainage to us upon completion and approval of the work.

      Cost of services consists primarily of salaries, wages and benefits to employees, depreciation, fuel and other vehicle expenses, equipment rentals, subcontracted services, insurance, facilities expenses, materials and parts and supplies. Our gross margin, which is gross profit expressed as a percentage of revenues, is typically higher on projects where labor, rather than materials, constitutes a greater portion of the cost of services. We can predict materials costs more accurately than labor costs. Therefore, to compensate for the potential variability of labor costs, we seek higher margins on labor-intensive projects. We have a deductible of $1,000,000 per occurrence related to workers’ compensation, employer’s liability, automobile and general liability claims. On March 1, 2003, we increased the deductible for workers’ compensation insurance to $2,000,000 per occurrence. Effective January 1, 2002, we consolidated the various non-union employee related health care benefits plans that existed at certain of our subsidiaries into one corporate plan that is subject to a deductible of $250,000 per claimant per year. Fluctuations in insurance accruals related to these deductibles could have an impact on operating margins in the period in which such adjustments are made.

      Selling, general and administrative expenses consist primarily of compensation and related benefits to management, administrative salaries and benefits, marketing, office rent and utilities, communications, professional fees and bad debt expense. Selling, general and administrative expenses can be impacted by our customers’ inability to pay for services performed.

Seasonality; Fluctuations of Quarterly Results

      Our results of operations can be subject to seasonal variations. During the winter months, demand for new projects and new maintenance service arrangements may be lower due to reduced construction activity. However, demand for repair and maintenance services attributable to damage caused by inclement weather during the winter months may partially offset the loss of revenues from lower demand for new projects and new maintenance service arrangements. Additionally, our industry can be highly cyclical. As a result, our

18

Liquidity and Capital Resources

      As of December 31, 2002, we had cash and cash equivalents of $27.9 million, working capital of $317.4 million and long-term debt of $213.2 million, net of current maturities. Our long-term debt balance at that date included borrowings of $210.0 million of senior secured notes, and $3.2 million of other debt. We had $172.5 million of convertible subordinated notes as of December 31, 2002. In addition, we had $71.1 million of letters of credit outstanding under the credit facility.

      During the year ended December 31, 2002, operating activities provided net cash to us of $121.5 million. Operating cash flow before changes in working capital and other operating accounts totaled $93.1 million. Net changes in working capital and other operating accounts generated $28.4 million of cash flow from operations, in 2002, primarily as a result of management’s focus on working capital and a general business slowdown. Cash flow from operations is primarily influenced by demand for our services, operating margins and the type of services we provide. We used net cash in investing activities of $70.1 million, including $49.5 million used for capital expenditures, $8.0 million used for the purchase of two businesses, net of cash acquired, and $17.3 million in additional non-current notes receivable issued during 2002. We used net cash in financing activities of $29.8 million, resulting primarily from $109.3 million in net repayments of our credit facility, $10.8 million in payments of other long-term debt obligations and $11.7 million used for the purchase of treasury stock, partially offset by $102.1 million in proceeds from the issuance of stock before transaction costs.

      On August 12, 2002 and December 20, 2002, we amended our credit facility. As a result of both amendments, the commitment of the banks under the credit facility was reduced from $350.0 million to $250.0 million. The commitment will remain in effect at $250.0 million through March 31, 2003, then reduce to $225.0 million and remain in effect at such amount through December 31, 2003. Effective January 1, 2004, the credit facility will reduce to $200.0 million and remain in effect at such amount through maturity of the credit facility on June 14, 2004. Further, the amendment restricts our ability to borrow an additional $25.0 million under the credit facility until we achieve, for two consecutive fiscal quarters beginning with the fourth quarter of 2002, certain minimum EBITDA (as defined in the credit facility) requirements. Amounts borrowed under the credit facility bear interest at a rate equal to either (a) LIBOR plus 1.50% to 3.50%, as determined by the ratio of our total funded debt to EBITDA or (b) the bank’s prime rate plus up to 2.00%, as determined by the ratio of our total funded debt to EBITDA. Commitment fees of 0.375% to 0.50%, based on our total funded debt to EBITDA, are due on any unused borrowing capacity under the credit facility. Our weighted average borrowing rate under the credit facility for the year ended December 31, 2002 was 4.88%. The amended credit facility is less restrictive with respect to certain financial ratios and indebtedness covenants, including the maximum funded debt to EBITDA ratio, minimum interest coverage ratios and non-cash impairment charges under SFAS Nos. 142 and 144. However, the amended credit facility is more restrictive with respect to our maximum senior debt to EBITDA ratio, capital expenditures and asset sales, prohibits any stock repurchase programs, and prohibits acquisitions through May 15, 2003. Additionally, the amended credit facility prohibits the payment of dividends and requires a mandatory reduction in the banks’ commitment by a portion of the proceeds from asset sales in excess of $5.0 million annually or upon the issuance of additional debt in excess of $15.0 million. Our borrowing availability under the credit facility varies from quarter to quarter depending upon our degree of compliance with certain financial ratios. As of March 14, 2003, we had approximately $50 million in cash and cash equivalents, no borrowings under the credit facility and $77.0 million of letters of credit outstanding, which based upon our current senior debt to EBITDA ratio, results in a borrowing availability of $77.4 million under the credit facility. Our current borrowing rate is LIBOR plus 3.50%.

19

      As of December 31, 2002, we had $210.0 million of senior secured notes that have maturities ranging from three to eight years with a weighted average interest rate of 9.91%. On August 12, 2002 and December 20, 2002, we amended the senior secured notes, and as amended, they have financial covenants and restrictions substantially identical to those under the credit facility. In addition, the senior secured notes carry a make-whole provision customary for this type of debt instrument on prepayment of principal, including, any mandatory prepayments. Pursuant to an intercreditor agreement, the senior secured notes rank equally in right of repayment with indebtedness under our credit facility.

      In connection with amendments to both the credit facility and the senior secured notes in 2002, we incurred additional debt issuance costs of approximately $6.2 million. We have accounted for these costs in accordance with EITF 98-14 for the credit facility and EITF 96-19 for the senior secured notes. Accordingly, a majority of these costs were capitalized and will be amortized over the remaining term of the respective agreement, as amended. As a result of the amendments, in accordance with EITF 98-14, we expensed a portion of the unamortized debt issuance costs as interest expense during the year ended December 31, 2002.

      As of December 31, 2002, we had $172.5 million in convertible subordinated notes that bear interest at 4.0% per year and are convertible into shares of our common stock at a price of $54.53 per share, subject to adjustment as a result of certain events. The convertible subordinated notes require semi-annual interest payments until the notes mature on July 1, 2007. We have the option to redeem some or all of the convertible subordinated notes beginning July 3, 2003 at specified redemption prices, together with accrued and unpaid interest. If certain fundamental changes occur, as described in the indenture under which we issued the convertible subordinated notes, holders of the convertible subordinated notes may require us to purchase all or part of their notes at a purchase price equal to 100% of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest. In the event of such circumstance, consent to repurchase the convertible subordinated notes would be required under our credit facility and senior secured notes.

      We have specifically provided for non-cash goodwill impairment charges up to $850 million in our credit facility and senior secured notes resulting from the adoption of SFAS Nos. 142 and 144. Goodwill impairment charges do not violate any covenants in our convertible subordinated notes.

      On October 15, 2002, First Reserve committed, subject to certain conditions, to make an investment in us through two transactions. The first transaction occurred on October 15, 2002, with First Reserve purchasing from us approximately 8.7 million shares of our newly issued common stock at $3.00 per share, for a total purchase price of $26.0 million, before transaction costs. As part of this transaction and in exchange for consideration from us of approximately $2.7 million, we also obtained from Aquila certain waivers of anti-dilution rights, preemptive rights and limitations of the number of directors on our board of directors.

      After amending certain provisions of our agreements with lenders and senior secured note holders, the second transaction occurred on December 20, 2002, with First Reserve purchasing from us approximately 2.4 million shares of newly issued Series E Preferred Stock at $30.00 per share, for an additional investment of approximately $72.9 million. At a special meeting of stockholders held on December 27, 2002, our stockholders approved the convertibility of such Series E Preferred Stock and the conversion of the shares into common stock. The shares of Series E Preferred Stock were converted into 24.3 million shares of common stock on December 31, 2002.

      As of December 31, 2001 and 2002, dividends of $2.1 million had been accrued on the Series A Convertible Preferred Stock. In connection with their investment in us, on October 15, 2002, First Reserve forgave approximately $780,000 in dividends that had accrued on 939,380 shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock that First Reserve acquired from Aquila. On December 2, 2002, December 23, 2002, and January 9, 2003, 238,000 shares, 7,000 shares and 939,380 shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, respectively, were converted into shares of common stock and on February 27, 2003, all remaining outstanding shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock were converted into shares of common stock. There are currently no outstanding shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock. Any dividends that had accrued on the respective shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock were reversed on the date of conversion. Therefore, as of February 27, 2003, there were no accrued dividends.

20

      Through February 20, 2003, First Reserve had the right to require us to repurchase the shares of common stock issued as a result of the conversion of the shares of Series E Preferred Stock for cash if we had a change in control. As such, the investment has been reflected in the consolidated balance sheet as Redeemable Common Stock at December 31, 2002. On February 20, 2003, at the expiration of this right, the Redeemable Common Stock was reclassified to stockholders’ equity.

      We anticipate that our cash flow from operations and our credit facility will provide sufficient cash to enable us to meet our working capital needs, debt service requirements and planned capital expenditures for property and equipment for at least the next 12 months. However, further deterioration in the markets we serve, material changes in our customers revenues or cash flows or adverse weather conditions may negatively impact our revenues and cash flows. These factors, coupled with the lowered capacity and restrictive covenants of our credit facility, may negatively impact our ability to meet such needs.

      Other Commitments. As is common in our industry, we have entered into certain off-balance sheet arrangements in the ordinary course of business that result in risks not directly reflected in our balance sheets. Our significant off-balance sheet transactions include liabilities associated with non-cancelable operating leases, letter of credit obligations and surety guarantees. We have not engaged in any off-balance sheet financing arrangements through special purpose entities.

      We enter into non-cancelable operating leases for many of our facility, vehicle and equipment needs. These leases allow us to conserve cash by paying a monthly lease rental fee for use of facilities, vehicles and equipment rather than purchasing them. At the end of the lease, we have no further obligation to the lessor. We may decide to cancel or terminate a lease before the end of its term, in which case we are typically liable to the lessor for the remaining lease payments under the term of the lease.

      We have guaranteed a residual value on certain equipment operating leases. We guarantee the difference between this residual value and the fair market value of the underlying asset at the date of termination of the leases. At December 31, 2002, the maximum guaranteed residual value would have been approximately $123.4 million. We believe that no significant payments will be made as a result of the difference between the fair market value of the leased equipment and the guaranteed residual value. However, there can be no assurance that future significant payments will not be required.

      Some customers require us to post letters of credit to guarantee performance under our contracts and to ensure payment to our subcontractors and vendors under those contracts. Certain of our vendors also require letters of credit to ensure reimbursement for amounts they are disbursing on behalf of us, such as to beneficiaries under our self-funded insurance programs. Such letters of credit are generally issued by a bank or similar financial institution. The letter of credit commits the issuer to pay specified amounts to the holder of the letter of credit if the holder demonstrates that we have failed to perform specified actions. If this were to occur, we would be required to reimburse the issuer of the letter of credit. Depending on the circumstances of such a reimbursement, we may also have to record a charge to earnings for the reimbursement. To date we have not had a claim made against a letter of credit that resulted in payments by the issuer of the letter of credit or by us and do not believe that it is likely that any claims will be made under a letter of credit in the foreseeable future.

      We had $71.1 million in letters of credit outstanding under our credit facility primarily to secure obligations under our casualty insurance program at December 31, 2002. While not actual borrowings, letters of credit do reflect potential liabilities under our credit facility and therefore are treated as a use of borrowing capacity under our credit facility. These are irrevocable stand-by letters of credit with maturities expiring at various times throughout 2003 and 2004. Upon maturity, it is expected that the majority of these letters of credit will be renewed for subsequent one-year periods. Based upon our senior debt to EBITDA ratio, the borrowing availability under our credit facility was $83.3 million as of December 31, 2002.

      Many customers, particularly in connection with new construction, require us to post performance and payment bonds issued by a financial institution known as a surety. These bonds provide a guarantee to the customer that we will perform under the terms of a contract and that we will pay subcontractors and vendors. If we fail to perform under a contract or to pay subcontractors and vendors, the customer may demand that the

21

      Our future contractual obligations, including interest under capital leases, are as follows (in thousands):

      Concentration of Credit Risk. We grant credit, generally without collateral, to our customers, which include electric power and gas companies, telecommunications and cable television system operators, governmental entities, general contractors, and builders, owners and managers of commercial and industrial properties located primarily in the United States. Consequently, we are subject to potential credit risk related to changes in business and economic factors throughout the United States. However, we generally are entitled to payment for work performed and have certain lien rights on our services provided. Under certain circumstances such as foreclosures or negotiated settlements, we may take title to the underlying assets in lieu of cash in settlement of receivables. As previously discussed herein, our customers in the telecommunications business have experienced significant financial difficulties and in several instances have filed for bankruptcy. Our utility customers are also experiencing business challenges in the current business climate. These economic conditions expose us to increased risk related to collectibility of receivables for services we have performed. No customer accounted for more than 10% of accounts receivable or revenues as of or for the years ended December 31, 2000, 2001 or 2002.

      In June 2002, one of our customers, Adelphia Communications Corporation, filed for bankruptcy protection under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code, as amended. We have filed liens on various properties to secure substantially all of our pre-petition receivables. Our carrying value is based upon our understanding of the current status of the Adelphia bankruptcy proceeding and a number of assumptions, including assumptions about the validity, priority and enforceability of our security interests. We currently believe we will collect a substantial majority of the balances owed. Should any of the factors underlying our estimate change, the amount of our allowance could change significantly. We are uncertain as to whether such receivables will be collected within one year and therefore have included this amount in non-current assets as accounts and notes receivable as of December 31, 2002. Also included in accounts and notes receivable are amounts due from another customer relating to the construction of independent power plants. We have agreed to long-term payment terms for this customer. The notes receivable are partially secured and bear interest at 9.5% per year. During 2002, we provided allowances for a significant portion of these notes receivable due to a change in the economic viability of the plants securing them. The collectibility of these notes may ultimately depend on the value of the collateral securing these notes. As of December 31, 2002, the total balance due from both of these customers was $78.4 million, net of an allowance for doubtful accounts of $28.4 million.

      Stock Employee Compensation Trust (SECT). On March 13, 2002, our board of directors approved the creation of a SECT to fund certain of our future employee benefit obligations using our common stock. The SECT was established by selling 8.0 million shares of our common stock, including 986,000 shares we purchased during 2001 pursuant to our Stock Repurchase Plan, to the SECT in exchange for a promissory note plus an amount equal to the aggregate par value of the shares. As part of the settlement of the proxy contest with Aquila, on May 20, 2002, we terminated the SECT and repurchased the 7,911,069 shares of common stock remaining in the SECT by canceling the promissory note. The 7,911,069 shares were transferred into treasury stock on May 21, 2002, and were retired on June 28, 2002.

      Stock Repurchase Plan. Our board of directors authorized a Stock Repurchase Plan under which up to $75.0 million of our common stock could be repurchased. Under the Stock Repurchase Plan, we could conduct purchases through open market transactions in accordance with applicable securities laws. During 2001, we purchased 986,000 shares of common stock for approximately $15.3 million. On March 13, 2002, the

22

      Litigation. On November 28, 2001, Aquila filed an arbitration demand against us with challenging our amendment to our stockholder rights plan. As part of the settlement of Aquila’s proxy contest with us, discussed below, this lawsuit was dismissed with prejudice on May 21, 2002.

      On November 28, 2001, Aquila also filed a complaint in the Delaware Court of Chancery that challenged the adoption of our rights plan amendment. As part of the settlement of Aquila’s proxy contest, this lawsuit was dismissed with prejudice on May 31, 2002.

      On December 21, 2001, a purported stockholder of Quanta filed a putative class action and derivative complaint alleging that the named directors breached their fiduciary duties by taking certain actions, including adoption of the rights plan amendment, in response to the announcement by Aquila that it intended to acquire control of Quanta through open market purchases of our shares. On October 31, 2002, the case was dismissed at the request of the plaintiffs.

      On March 21, 2002, Aquila filed a complaint in the Delaware Court of Chancery alleging that the Special Committee of our board of directors breached its fiduciary duty in connection with the adoption of our SECT and new employment agreements entered into with certain of our employees. As part of the settlement of Aquila’s proxy contest, this lawsuit was dismissed with prejudice on May 30, 2002.

      In addition, we are from time to time a party to various other lawsuits, claims and other legal proceedings that arise in the ordinary course of business. These actions typically seek, among other things, compensation for alleged personal injury, breach of contract, property damage, punitive damages, civil penalties or other losses, or injunctive or declaratory relief. With respect to all such lawsuits, claims and proceedings, we accrue reserves when it is probable a liability has been incurred and the amount of loss can be reasonably estimated. We do not believe that any of these other proceedings, separately or in the aggregate would be expected to have a material adverse effect on our results of operations or financial position.

      Proxy Solicitation. On February 8, 2002, Aquila announced its intention to conduct a proxy solicitation to replace members of our board of directors with a slate of its own nominees. On May 20, 2002, we and Aquila announced that we had reached an agreement for Aquila to terminate its proxy contest. Under the terms of the settlement, Aquila withdrew all pending litigation and arbitration against us. The companies also agreed to a standstill whereby Aquila agreed not to purchase shares of our common stock on the open market and not to wage another proxy fight for control of us and we agreed to terminate the SECT. We recorded approximately $1.1 million and $10.5 million in proxy costs for the years ended December 31, 2001 and 2002, respectively, which are included in selling, general and administrative expenses.

      Change of Control. We entered into new employment agreements with certain employees, as of March 13, 2002, which become effective upon a change of control (as defined in the new employment agreements) of Quanta. The new employment agreements supplemented existing employment agreements already in effect. The new employment agreements provide that, following a change of control, if we terminate the employee’s employment without cause (as defined in the new employment agreements), the employee terminates employment for good reason (as defined in the new employment agreements), or the employee’s employment terminates due to death or disability, we will pay certain amounts to the employee, which may vary with the level of the employee’s responsibility and the terms of the employee’s prior employment arrangements. In addition, in the case of certain senior executives, these payments would also be due if the employee terminates his or her employment within the 30-day window period commencing six months after the change in control. On June 1, 2002, Mr. Colson, our chief executive officer, relinquished his right to receive the payment described above upon a voluntary termination during such 30-day period.

23

      Acquisitions. During 2002, we acquired two companies for an aggregate consideration of 251,079 shares of common stock and approximately $8.0 million in cash, net of cash acquired. The cash portion of such consideration was provided by proceeds from borrowings under the credit facility. In connection with the amendment of our credit facility and senior secured notes, we are limited to an aggregate dollar level of cash consideration that we can use to fund acquisitions.

      Related Party Transactions. In the normal course of business, we from time to time enter into transactions with related parties. These transactions typically take the form of network service work for Aquila or facility leases with prior owners. See additional discussion in Note 12 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

Inflation

      Due to relatively low levels of inflation experienced during the years ended December 31, 2000, 2001 and 2002, inflation did not have a significant effect on our results.

Significant Balance Sheet Changes

      Total assets decreased approximately $678.1 million in 2002 compared to 2001. This decrease is primarily due to the following:

	•	Goodwill and other intangibles, net decreased $641.4 million primarily due to impairments of goodwill pursuant to SFAS No. 142, which requires goodwill to be tested for impairment by comparing the fair value of each subsidiary with its carrying value.
	•	Accounts receivable and costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts decreased $87.5 million primarily due to lower levels of revenues during 2002, collections on accounts that were outstanding at December 31, 2001 and an increase of $1.7 million in the allowance for doubtful accounts. In addition, approximately $32.9 million in balances have been reclassified to non-current accounts and notes receivable due to uncertainty related to their collectibility within the next twelve months.
	•	Current deferred taxes increased $6.9 million primarily due to increases in the current and long-term allowance for doubtful accounts, which are not currently deductible.
	•	Prepaid expenses and other current assets increased $10.8 million primarily due to the recording of a federal net operating loss which we intend to file as a carryback claim with the Internal Revenue Service. We expect to file the claim in 2003.
	•	Property and equipment, net decreased $15.9 million due to depreciation of $60.2 million recorded during the period and the sale of equipment that was no longer being used by certain of our subsidiaries, offset by increases as a result of capital expenditures of $49.5 million.
	•	Long-term accounts and notes receivable, net increased $21.4 million primarily due to the recording of an additional note receivable of $17.3 million from one of our customers. We have agreed to long-term payment terms for this customer. The notes receivable are partially secured and bear interest at 9.5% per year. In addition, we reclassified approximately $32.9 million from accounts receivable due to uncertainty related to their collectibility within the next twelve months, as discussed above. During the year ended December 31, 2002, we recorded allowances for these accounts and notes receivable of approximately $28.4 million.
	•	Other assets, net increased $5.5 million due primarily to an accounts receivable balance due from one of our customers being reclassified, as title to the work performed by us has been transferred to us in lieu of payment and an increase in debt issuance costs incurred in connection with amendments to certain debt agreements in 2002.

24

      In 2002, total liabilities decreased approximately $155.9 million, redeemable common stock increased $72.9 million and stockholders’ equity decreased approximately $595.1 million. These changes were primarily due to the following:

	•	Accounts payable and accrued expenses decreased $13.2 million primarily due to a $9.5 million decrease in trade accounts payable due to lower levels of revenue during 2002.
	•	Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts decreased $14.7 million. The timing of billings and the willingness of our customers to accept billings in excess of the work performed fluctuate from period to period. In addition, work performed under fixed price contracts generally allow us to bill larger amounts earlier in the project. We performed less work under fixed price contracts during the latter portion of 2002 versus 2001.
	•	Long-term debt, net of current maturities decreased $114.6 million due to payments against our credit facility during the year ended December 31, 2002. At December 31, 2002, there were no borrowings outstanding under our credit facility.
	•	Deferred income taxes and other non-current liabilities decreased $11.9 million. Long-term deferred income tax assets and liabilities are presented net in the accompanying balance sheet. The $11.9 million decrease was primarily the result of the recording of a deferred tax asset for the tax benefit related to the impairments of goodwill pursuant to SFAS No. 142, partially offset by increases in deferred tax liabilities due to increased differences between the book and tax basis for certain of our assets. This decrease was also partially offset by increases in the long-term portion of self-insurance reserves.
	•	Redeemable common stock increased $72.9 million. On December 20, 2002, First Reserve purchased from us approximately 2.4 million shares of newly issued Series E Preferred Stock at $30.00 per share, for an investment of approximately $72.9 million. At a special meeting of stockholders held on December 27, 2002, our stockholders approved the convertibility of such Series E Preferred Stock and the conversion of the shares into common stock. The shares of Series E Preferred Stock were converted into 24.3 million shares of common stock on December 31, 2002. Through February 20, 2003, First Reserve had the right to require us to repurchase the shares of common stock issued as a result of the conversion of the shares of Series E Preferred Stock for cash if we had a change in control. As such, the investment has been reflected in the consolidated balance sheet as Redeemable Common Stock at December 31, 2002. On February 20, 2003, at the expiration of this right, the Redeemable Common Stock was reclassified to stockholders’ equity.
	•	Stockholders’ equity decreased $595.1 million during the year ended December 31, 2002. This was primarily the result of a net loss attributable to common stock of $628.1 million associated with the impairments of goodwill recorded pursuant to SFAS No. 142 and the purchase of approximately $11.7 million of treasury stock under our Stock Repurchase Plan, partially offset by the initial investment by First Reserve of $26.0 million, before transaction costs, the issuance of approximately $6.9 million in shares of common stock pursuant to our Employee Stock Purchase Plan and the acquisition of two companies which resulted in increased additional paid in capital of $3.4 million.

25

Results of Operations

      The following table sets forth selected statements of operations data and such data as a percentage of revenues for the years indicated (dollars in thousands):

Year ended December 31, 2002 compared to the year ended December 31, 2001

      Revenues. Revenues decreased $264.2 million, or 13.1%, to $1.75 billion for the year ended December 31, 2002. This decrease was attributable to lower revenues, primarily from telecommunications and cable customers, due in part to the continued decrease in capital spending by our customers, the inability of certain of these customers to raise new capital, bankruptcies of certain customers and the overall downturn in the national economy, which have negatively impacted the award of work to specialty contractors. This decrease was partially offset by a full year of contributed revenues for those companies acquired during 2001 and growth in revenues from our electric power and gas customers.

      Gross profit. Gross profit decreased $177.1 million to $236.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2002. Gross margin decreased from 20.5% for the year ended December 31, 2001 to 13.5% for the year ended December 31, 2002. The decrease in gross margin resulted primarily from declining volumes due to economic factors noted above, significantly lower margins on work performed due to increased pricing pressures and lower asset utilization. The decrease also resulted from higher than normal transition costs during the first six months of 2002 on one telecommunications outsourcing contract.

      Selling, general and administrative expenses. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $31.2 million, or 16.0%, to $225.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2002. During the year ended December 31, 2002, we recorded $35.7 million in bad debt expense, $10.5 million in proxy costs and $4.5 million in expensed loan and equity transaction costs associated with amendments of our existing debt agreements and issuances of stock. During the year ended December 31, 2001, we recorded $20.3 million in

26

      Goodwill impairment. During the year ended December 31, 2002, we recognized an interim non-cash SFAS No. 142 goodwill impairment charge of $166.6 million. Any interim impairment adjustments recognized after adoption are required to be recognized as operating expenses. The primary factor contributing to the interim impairment charge was the overall deterioration of the business climate during 2002 in the markets we serve.

      Interest expense. Interest expense decreased $0.2 million, or 0.6%, to $35.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2002, due to lower average levels of debt outstanding during 2002, partially offset by higher weighted average interest rates in 2002 and expensed loan costs associated with debt amendments in 2002.

      Provision (benefit) for income taxes. The benefit for income taxes was $19.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2002, with an effective tax rate of 10.2%, compared to a provision of $71.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2001 and an effective tax rate of 45.4%. The lower tax rate in 2002 results primarily from the interim goodwill impairment charge, the majority of which is not deductible for tax purposes, thereby reducing the amount of tax benefit recorded.

      Cumulative effect of change in accounting principle, net of tax. Based on our transitional impairment test performed upon adoption of SFAS No. 142, we recognized a charge, net of tax, of $445.4 million to reduce the carrying value of the goodwill of our reporting units to its implied fair value for the year ended December 31, 2002. Under SFAS No. 142, the impairment adjustment recognized at adoption of the new rule was reflected as a cumulative effect of change in accounting principle in the year ended December 31, 2002.

      Net income (loss). Net income decreased $705.3 million to a net loss of $619.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2002, compared to net income of $85.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2001, primarily due to impairments of goodwill recorded pursuant to SFAS No. 142 and decreased gross profit as described above.

      Dividends on preferred stock. For the year ended December 31, 2002, we recorded approximately $11,000 in negative dividends on preferred stock. In connection with their investment in us, on October 15, 2002, First Reserve acquired approximately 0.9 million shares of our Series A Convertible Preferred Stock. On October 15, 2002, First Reserve forgave approximately $780,000 in dividends that had accrued on those shares. On December 2, 2002, and December 23, 2002, 238,000 shares and 7,000 shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, respectively, were converted into shares of common stock. Any dividends that had accrued on the shares of Series A Convertible Preferred Stock were reversed on the date of conversion.

      Non-cash beneficial conversion charge. The original as-converted share price negotiated with First Reserve for the Series E Preferred Stock on October 15, 2002 was $3.00 per share which was an above market price. On December 20, 2002, the date First Reserve purchased the Series E Preferred Stock, our stock closed at $3.35 per share. Accordingly, we recorded a non-cash beneficial conversion charge of $8.5 million based on the $0.35 per share differential. The non-cash beneficial conversion charge is recognized as a deemed dividend to the Series E Preferred Stockholder and is recorded as a decrease to net income attributable to common stock and an increase in additional paid-in capital. The non-cash beneficial conversion charge had no effect on our operating income, cash flows or stockholders’ equity at December 31, 2002.

Year ended December 31, 2001 compared to the year ended December 31, 2000

      Revenues. Revenues increased $221.6 million, or 12.4%, to $2.01 billion for the year ended December 31, 2001. This increase was attributable to strong growth in electric power and gas revenues as a result of increased outsourcing and deregulation, a full year of contributed revenues in 2001 for those companies acquired in 2000 and revenues of $42.3 million from platform companies acquired in 2001 that continued to

27

      Gross profit. Gross profit decreased $0.3 million to $413.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2001. Gross margin decreased from 23.1% for the year ended December 31, 2000 to 20.5% for the year ended December 31, 2001. The decrease in gross margin resulted from lower margins on work performed for telecommunications customers due to increased pricing pressures, lower asset utilization and the economic factors noted above, partially offset by higher margins received on work performed for the electric power and gas customers.

      Selling, general and administrative expenses. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased $51.0 million, or 35.5%, to $194.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2001. Selling, general and administrative expenses for the year ended December 31, 2001 include $13.1 million in increased bad debt expense and $1.1 million in proxy costs. In addition, $4.2 million of the increase was attributable to the platform companies we acquired subsequent to December 31, 2000. Selling, general and administrative expenses also included a full period of costs in 2001 associated with those companies acquired during 2000. The remainder of the increase was attributable to tuck-in acquisitions and the continued establishment of infrastructure to facilitate our growth and to integrate our acquired businesses. As a percentage of revenues, selling, general and administrative expenses increased due to the items noted above.

      Merger and special charges. In December 2000, we agreed to conclude our obligations under the management services agreement with Aquila in exchange for a one-time payment to Aquila of approximately $28.6 million.

      Interest expense. Interest expense increased $10.4 million, or 40.3%, to $36.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2001, due to higher average levels of debt experienced during 2001.

      Provision for income taxes. The provision for income taxes was $71.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2001, with an effective tax rate of 45.4% compared to $93.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2000 and an effective tax rate of 46.9%. In 2000, the provision reflected a portion of the merger and special charges for which no tax benefit had been provided.

      Net income. Net income decreased $20.0 million, or 18.9%, to $85.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2001, compared to $105.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2000.

New Accounting Pronouncements

      In August 2001, the FASB issued SFAS No. 144, “Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets.” SFAS No. 144 supersedes SFAS No. 121, “Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to be Disposed Of,” and the accounting and reporting provisions of Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 30 (APB Opinion No. 30). SFAS No. 144 addresses the financial accounting and reporting for the impairment or disposal of long-lived assets and establishes criteria for determining when a long-lived asset is held for sale. We adopted SFAS No. 144 on January 1, 2002, with no material effect on our consolidated financial position or results of operations.

      In April 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 145, “Rescission of FASB Statements No. 4, 44, and 64, Amendment of FASB Statement No. 13, and Technical Corrections.” SFAS No. 145 requires that gains and losses from extinguishment of debt be classified as extraordinary items only if they meet the criteria in APB Opinion No. 30. Applying the provisions of APB Opinion No. 30 will distinguish transactions that are part of an entity’s recurring operations from those that are unusual and infrequent and meet the criteria for classification as an extraordinary item. SFAS No. 145 is effective for us beginning January 1, 2003. Upon the adoption of SFAS No. 145, if we record any extraordinary items related to the extinguishment of debt, we will have to reclassify such items in our prior period statements of operations to conform to the presentation required by SFAS No. 145. Under SFAS No. 145, we will report gains and losses on the extinguishment of debt, if any, in pre-tax earnings rather than in extraordinary items.

28

      In July 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 146, “Accounting for Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities.” SFAS No. 146 addresses financial accounting and reporting for costs associated with exit or disposal activities, such as restructurings, involuntarily terminating employees and consolidating facilities initiated after December 31, 2002. We will apply this statement to exit or disposal activities, if any, beginning in fiscal 2003.

      In November 2002, the FASB issued FASB Interpretation No. 45 (FIN 45), “Guarantor’s Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees, Including Indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness of Others,” which clarifies the disclosures that are to be made by a guarantor in its interim and annual financial statements regarding obligations under certain guarantees issued. FIN 45 requires a guarantor to recognize, at the inception of a guarantee, a liability for the fair value of the obligation undertaken in issuing the guarantee. The initial recognition and measurement provisions of FIN 45 are applicable on a prospective basis to guarantees issued or modified after December 31, 2002. The disclosure requirements of FIN 45 are effective for financial statements of interim or annual reports for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2002, which we have adopted. We will adopt the initial recognition and measurement provisions of FIN 45 on a prospective basis.

      In December 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 148, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation — Transition and Disclosure — an amendment of FASB Statement No. 123.” SFAS No. 148 amends SFAS No. 123, “Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation,” to provide alternative methods of transition for a voluntary change to the fair value-based method of accounting for stock-based employee compensation. In addition, SFAS No. 148 amends the disclosure requirements of SFAS No. 123 to require prominent disclosures in both interim and annual financial statements about the method of accounting for stock-based employee compensation and the effect of the method used on reported results. The transition guidance and annual disclosure provisions of SFAS No. 148 are effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2002. The interim disclosure provisions are effective for financial reports containing financial statements for interim periods beginning after December 15, 2002. We have adopted the disclosure provisions of SFAS No. 148 in these consolidated financial statements.

Critical Accounting Policies

      The discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based on our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The preparation of these consolidated financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities known to exist at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. We evaluate our estimates on an ongoing basis, based on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. There can be no assurance that actual results will not differ from those estimates. Management has reviewed its development and selection of critical accounting estimates with the audit committee of our board of directors. We believe the following accounting policies, which are also described in Note 2 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, affect our more significant judgments and estimates used in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements:

Current and Long-Term Accounts and Notes Receivable and Provision for Doubtful Accounts. We provide an allowance for doubtful accounts when collection of an account or note receivable is considered doubtful. Inherent in the assessment of the allowance for doubtful accounts are certain judgments and estimates including, among others, our customer’s access to capital, our customer’s willingness or ability to pay, general economic conditions and the ongoing relationship with the customer. For example, certain of our customers, primarily large public telecommunications carriers, have filed for bankruptcy in the year ended December 31, 2002, or have been experiencing financial difficulties, and as a result we increased our allowance for doubtful accounts to reflect that certain customers may be unable to meet their obligations to us in the future. Should additional customers file for bankruptcy or experience difficulties, or should anticipated recoveries relating to the receivables in existing bankruptcies and other workout situations fail to materialize, we could experience reduced cash flows and losses in excess of current reserves.

29

	Goodwill and Other Intangibles. As stated in Note 2 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, SFAS No. 142 provides that goodwill and other intangible assets that have indefinite useful lives not be amortized, but instead must be tested at least annually for impairment, and intangible assets that have finite useful lives should continue to be amortized over their useful lives. SFAS No. 142 also provides specific guidance for testing goodwill and other nonamortized intangible assets for impairment. Goodwill of a reporting unit shall be tested for impairment between annual tests if an event occurs or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying amount. Examples of such events or circumstances may include a significant change in business climate or a loss of key personnel, among others. SFAS No. 142 requires that management make certain estimates and assumptions in order to allocate goodwill to reporting units and to determine the fair value of reporting unit net assets and liabilities, including, among other things, an assessment of market conditions, projected cash flows, cost of capital and growth rates, which could significantly impact the reported value of goodwill and other intangible assets, as compared to our accounting policy for the assessment of goodwill impairment in 2001, which was based on an undiscounted cash flow model. Estimating future cash flows requires significant judgment and our projections may vary from cash flows eventually realized.
	Revenue Recognition. We typically record revenues from fixed price contracts on a percentage-of-completion basis, using the cost-to-cost method based on the percentage of total costs incurred to date in proportion to total estimated costs to complete the contract. Changes in job performance, job conditions and final contract settlements, among others, are factors that influence the assessment of the total estimated costs to complete these contracts.
	Self-Insurance. We are insured for workers’ compensation, employer’s liability, auto liability and general liability claims, subject to a deductible of $1,000,000 per occurrence. On March 1, 2003, we increased the deductible for workers’ compensation insurance to $2,000,000 per occurrence. Effective January 1, 2002, we consolidated the various non-union employee related health care benefits plans that existed at certain of our subsidiaries into one corporate plan that is subject to a deductible of $250,000 per claimant per year. Losses up to the deductible amounts are accrued based upon our estimates of the ultimate liability for claims incurred and an estimate of claims incurred but not reported. However, insurance liabilities are difficult to assess and estimate due to unknown factors, including the severity of an injury, the determination of our liability in proportion to other parties, the number of incidents not reported and the effectiveness of our safety program. The accruals are based upon known facts and historical trends and management believes such accruals to be adequate.
	Stock Options. We account for our stock-based compensation under APB Opinion No. 25 “Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees.” Under this accounting method, no compensation expense is recognized in the consolidated statements of operations if no intrinsic value of the option exists at the date of grant. In October 1995, the FASB issued SFAS No. 123, “Accounting for Stock Based Compensation.” SFAS No. 123 encourages companies to account for stock based compensation awards based on the fair value of the awards at the date they are granted. The resulting compensation cost would be shown as an expense in the consolidated statements of operations. Companies can choose not to apply the new accounting method and continue to apply current accounting requirements; however, disclosure is required as to what net income and earnings per share would have been had the new accounting method been followed.

Outlook

      The following statements are based on current expectations. These statements are forward looking, and actual results may differ materially.

      Like many companies that provide installation and maintenance services to the electric power, gas, telecommunications and cable television industries, we are facing a number of challenges. Our operating environment has changed dramatically. The telecommunications and utility markets have experienced substantial change during 2002 as evidenced by an increased number of bankruptcies in the telecommunica-

30

      We continue to focus on the elements of the business we can control, including cost control, the margins we accept on projects, collecting receivables, ensuring quality service and right sizing initiatives to match the markets we serve. These initiatives include aligning our work force with our current revenue base, evaluating opportunities to reduce the number of field offices and evaluating our non-core assets for potential sale. Such initiatives could result in future charges related to, among others, severance, facilities shutdown and consolidation, property disposal and other exit costs as we execute these initiatives.

      We expect consistent demand for our services from our electric power and gas customers throughout 2003 with continued weakness in demand for our services from our telecommunications and cable customers and relatively level demand for our ancillary services. Financial and economic pressures have led our customers to return to their core competencies and focus on cost reductions, resulting in an increased focus on outsourcing services. We believe that we are adequately positioned to provide these services because of our proven full-service operating units with broad geographic reach, financial capability and technical expertise.

      Capital expenditures in 2003 are expected to be approximately $50.0 million. A majority of the expenditures will be for operating equipment. We expect expenditures for 2003 to be funded substantially through internal cash flows and, to the extent necessary, from borrowings under our credit facility.

      In March 2003, in conjunction with a stock option exchange program, we cancelled eligible options to purchase an aggregate of 6,769,483 shares of our common stock. Pursuant to the terms of the offer, Quanta granted restricted stock representing an aggregate of 3,022,112 shares of our common stock. This restricted stock issuance will require us to recognize a non-cash compensation charge of approximately $3.0 million per year over the three year vesting period of the restricted stock.

Uncertainty of Forward-Looking Statements and Information

      This Annual Report on Form 10-K includes statements reflecting assumptions, expectations, projections, intentions or beliefs about future events that are intended as “forward-looking statements” under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. You can identify these statements by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. They use words such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “project,” “forecast,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “expect,” “believe” and other words of similar meaning. In particular, these include, but are not limited to, statements relating to the following:

	•	Projected operating or financial results;
	•	Expectations regarding capital expenditures;
	•	The effects of competition in our markets;
	•	The duration and extent of the current economic downturn;
	•	Materially adverse changes in economic conditions in the markets served by us or by our customers; and
	•	Our ability to achieve cost savings.

Any or all of our forward-looking statements may turn out to be wrong. They can be affected by inaccurate assumptions and by known or unknown risks and uncertainties, including the following:

	•	The duration and extent of the current economic downturn;
	•	The cost of borrowing, availability of credit and other factors affecting our financing activities;
	•	Quarterly variations in our operating results due to seasonality and adverse weather conditions;
	•	Material adverse changes in economic conditions in the markets served by us or by our customers;

31

	•	The adverse impact of goodwill impairments;
	•	Replacement of our contracts as they are completed or expire;
	•	Rapid technological and structural changes that could reduce the demand for the services we provide;
	•	Our ability to effectively compete for market share;
	•	Our ability to generate internal growth;
	•	Our growth outpacing our infrastructure;
	•	Retention of key personnel and qualified employees;
	•	The impact of our unionized workforce on our operations and acquisition strategy;
	•	Potential exposure to environmental liabilities;
	•	Our ability to integrate companies we acquire;
	•	Beliefs and assumptions about the collectibility of receivables;
	•	Our dependence on fixed price contracts; and
	•	Beliefs or assumptions about the outlook for markets we serve.

      Many of these factors will be important in determining our actual future results. Consequently, no forward-looking statement can be guaranteed. Our actual future results may vary materially from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statements.

      All of our forward-looking statements, whether written or oral, are expressly qualified by these cautionary statements and any other cautionary statements that may accompany such forward-looking statements. In addition, we disclaim any obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this report.

32

      We are exposed to market risk primarily related to potential adverse changes in interest rates and, to a certain extent, commodity prices, as discussed below. Management does not generally use derivative financial instruments for trading or to speculate on changes in interest rates or commodity prices. As of December 31, 2002, however, we had a derivative contract outstanding that related to anticipated exposure in the price of natural gas. We monitor our derivative position by regularly evaluating our position. Management is actively involved in monitoring exposure to market risk and continues to develop and utilize appropriate risk management techniques. We are not exposed to any other significant market risks, foreign currency exchange risk or interest rate risk from the use of derivative financial instruments.

      The sensitivity analyses below, which illustrate our hypothetical potential market risk exposure, estimate the effects of hypothetical sudden and sustained changes in the applicable market conditions on 2002 earnings. The sensitivity analyses presented do not consider any additional actions we may take to mitigate our exposure to such changes. The hypothetical changes and assumptions may be different from what actually occurs in the future.

      Interest Rates. As of December 31, 2002, we had no derivative financial instruments to manage interest rate risk. As such, we are exposed to earnings and fair value risk due to changes in interest rates with respect to our long-term obligations. As of December 31, 2001 and 2002, the fair value of our fixed-rate debt of $399.0 million and $392.3 million was approximately $357.1 million and $317.3 million, respectively, based upon discounted future cash flows using incremental borrowing rates and current market prices. As of December 31, 2001, the fair value of our variable rate debt of $109.3 million approximated book value and the detrimental effect on our pretax earnings of a hypothetical 50 basis point increase in fixed interest rates would be approximately $0.5 million. As of December 31, 2002, we had no borrowings under our credit facility and no other variable rate obligations.

      Commodity Price Exposure. In October 2001, we entered into a forward purchase contract (Contract A) with settlements through 2006, in order to secure pricing on anticipated gas requirements related to a project in process at December 31, 2001 that was substantially complete at March 31, 2002. Our objective was to mitigate the variability in the price of natural gas by securing the price we will have to pay to the Contract A counterparty. On March 29, 2002, we entered into a sub-services agreement with one of our customers (the Counterparty Contract) whereby the customer assumed all obligations associated with Contract A. On November 5, 2002, Contract A was sold for a gain of $0.3 million and the related Counterparty Contract was terminated.

      In April 2002, we entered into another forward purchase contract (Contract B) with settlements through March 2003, in order to secure pricing on anticipated gas requirements related to a project completed during the quarter ended September 30, 2002. Our objective was to mitigate the variability in the price of natural gas by securing the price we will have to pay the Contract B counterparty. As of December 31, 2002, the fair value of Contract B was approximately $257,000.

33

INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

34

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS

To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of Quanta Services, Inc.:

In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated balance sheet and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders’ equity and cash flows present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Quanta Services, Inc. and its subsidiaries at December 31, 2002, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the year then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit of these statements in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America, which require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion. The consolidated financial statements of Quanta Services, Inc. as of and for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2001, were audited by other independent public accountants who have ceased operations. Those independent public accountants expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial statements in their report dated February 14, 2002 (except for the matters discussed in prior year Note 16 (not separately presented herein), as to which the date was March 25, 2002).

As discussed in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements, effective January 1, 2002, the Company adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets”.

As discussed above, the consolidated financial statements of Quanta Services, Inc. as of December 31, 2001 and for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2001 were audited by other independent public accountants who have ceased operations. As described in Note 2, these consolidated financial statements have been revised to include the transitional disclosures required by Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets”, which was adopted by the Company as of January 1, 2002. We audited the transitional disclosures described in Note 2. In our opinion, the transitional disclosures for 2000 and 2001 in Note 2 are appropriate. However, we were not engaged to audit, review or apply any procedures to the 2000 and 2001 consolidated financial statements of Quanta Services, Inc. other than with respect to such disclosures and, accordingly, we do not express an opinion or any other form of assurance on the 2000 and 2001 consolidated financial statements taken as a whole.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Houston, Texas

35

NOTE:

This is a copy of a report previously issued by Arthur Andersen LLP, our former independent public accountants. This report has not been reissued by Arthur Andersen LLP in connection with the filing of Quanta Services, Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2002. Quanta Services Inc.’s consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2000 and the consolidated statements of operations, stockholders’ equity and cash flows for the year ended December 31, 1999 are not required to be presented and are not included in this Form 10-K. Additionally, the reference to Note 16 below is applicable to the Company’s footnotes to their audited financial statements as of December 31, 2001.

REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

To Quanta Services, Inc.:

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Quanta Services, Inc. (a Delaware corporation) and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2000 and 2001, and the related consolidated statements of operations, cash flows and stockholders’ equity for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2001. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Quanta Services, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2000 and 2001, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2001, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.

ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP

Houston, Texas

36

QUANTA SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these consolidated financial statements.

37

QUANTA SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS