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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
[ X ] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2002
OR
[ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE TRANSITION PERIOD FROM ____________ TO _____________
COMMISSION FILE NUMBER 1-11953
WILLBROS GROUP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
REPUBLIC OF PANAMA 98-0160660
(Jurisdiction of incorporation) (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
PLAZA 2000 BUILDING
50TH STREET, 8TH FLOOR
APARTADO 6307
PANAMA 5, REPUBLIC OF PANAMA
TELEPHONE NO.: (507) 213-0947
(Address, including zip code, and telephone number,
including area code, of principal executive offices
of registrant)
NOT APPLICABLE
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(Former name, former address and former fiscal year,
if changed since last report)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X No
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The number of shares of the registrant's Common Stock, $.05 par value,
outstanding as of November 13, 2002 was 20,563,974.
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
WILLBROS GROUP, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
SEPTEMBER 30, DECEMBER 31,
2002 2001
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(UNAUDITED)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents............................................... $ 39,902 $ 19,289
Accounts receivable, net................................................ 90,393 94,604
Contract cost and recognized income not yet billed...................... 32,629 17,006
Prepaid expenses........................................................ 8,074 3,664
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Total current assets.............................................. 170,998 134,563
Spare parts, net.............................................................. 6,697 5,965
Property, plant and equipment, net............................................ 75,778 68,349
Investment in joint ventures.................................................. 17,053 7,686
Other assets.................................................................. 9,472 7,572
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Total assets...................................................... $ 279,998 $ 224,135
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Notes payable and current portion of long-term debt..................... $ 1,577 $ 284
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities................................ 74,368 60,125
Accrued income taxes.................................................... 6,455 7,871
Contract billings in excess of cost and recognized income............... 5,344 20,061
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Total current liabilities......................................... 87,744 88,341
Long-term debt................................................................ -- 39,000
Other liabilities............................................................. 237 237
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Total liabilities................................................. 87,981 127,578
Stockholders' equity:
Class A preferred stock, par value $.01 per share,
1,000,000 shares authorized, none issued.............................. -- --
Common stock, par value $.05 per share, 35,000,000 shares
authorized; 20,604,850 shares issued at September 30, 2002
(15,728,191 at December 31, 2001)..................................... 1,030 786
Capital in excess of par value.......................................... 149,667 72,915
Retained earnings....................................................... 51,362 31,205
Treasury stock at cost, 996,196 shares.................................. (7,403) (7,403)
Notes receivable for stock purchases.................................... (1,307) (8)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)........................... (1,332) (938)
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Total stockholders' equity........................................ 192,017 96,557
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Total liabilities and stockholders' equity........................ $ 279,998 $ 224,135
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See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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WILLBROS GROUP, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
(UNAUDITED)
THREE MONTHS NINE MONTHS
ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
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2002 2001 2002 2001
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Contract revenue............................ $ 151,699 $ 113,343 $ 447,345 $ 257,914
Operating expenses (income):
Contract.............................. 129,478 93,117 373,364 209,823
Termination of benefit plan........... -- -- -- (5,578)
Depreciation and amortization......... 5,939 4,787 17,222 14,285
General and administrative............ 7,761 7,292 25,509 20,243
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143,178 105,196 416,095 238,773
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Operating income ............... 8,521 8,147 31,250 19,141
Other expense:
Interest - net........................ (515) (908) (1,203) (1,594)
Other - net........................... (172) (331) (1,988) (744)
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(687) (1,239) (3,191) (2,338)
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Income before income
taxes........................... 7,834 6,908 28,059 16,803
Provision (benefit) for income taxes........ (101) 4,266 7,902 6,288
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Net income ..................... $ 7,935 $ 2,642 $ 20,157 $ 10,515
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Earnings per common share:
Basic ............................... $ .40 $ .18 $ 1.15 $ .73
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Diluted............................... $ .40 $ .17 $ 1.12 $ .70
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Weighted average number of common shares
outstanding:
Basic ................................ 19,592,744 14,525,022 17,506,663 14,350,880
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Diluted............................... 19,983,806 15,120,248 18,057,146 14,976,376
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See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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WILLBROS GROUP, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AMOUNTS)
(UNAUDITED)
ACCUMULATED
NOTES OTHER
CAPITAL RECEIVABLE COMPRE- TOTAL
COMMON STOCK IN EXCESS FOR HENSIVE STOCK-
------------------------ OF PAR RETAINED TREASURY STOCK INCOME HOLDERS'
SHARES PAR VALUE VALUE EARNINGS STOCK PURCHASES (LOSS) EQUITY
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Balance,
January 1, 2002 ......... 15,728,191 $ 786 $ 72,915 $ 31,205 $ (7,403) $ (8) $ (938) $ 96,557
Comprehensive
income (loss):
Net income .......... -- -- -- 20,157 -- -- -- 20,157
Foreign currency
translation adjust . -- -- -- -- -- -- (394) (394)
Total
comprehensive
income .......... 19,763
Issuance of notes
receivable for stock
purchases - net ....... -- -- -- -- -- (1,299) -- (1,299)
Compensation expense
attributable to
stock options ......... -- -- 553 -- -- -- -- 553
Sale of common stock,
net of offering
costs ................. 4,356,750 218 71,715 -- -- -- -- 71,933
Issuance of common
stock under
employee
benefit plan .......... 22,096 1 335 -- -- -- -- 336
Exercise of stock
options ............... 497,813 25 4,149 -- -- -- -- 4,174
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Balance,
September 30, 2002 ...... 20,604,850 $ 1,030 $ 149,667 $ 51,362 $ (7,403) $ (1,307) $ (1,332) $ 192,017
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See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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WILLBROS GROUP, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(IN THOUSANDS)
(UNAUDITED)
NINE MONTHS
ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
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2002 2001
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Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income ................................................................ $ 20,157 $ 10,515
Reconciliation of net income to net cash provided
by (used in) operating activities:
Termination of benefit plan............................................ -- (5,578)
Undistributed earnings in joint ventures............................... (9,367) (1,970)
Depreciation and amortization.......................................... 17,222 14,285
Amortization of debt issue cost........................................ 481 --
Loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment...................... 515 320
Deferred income tax (benefit) expense.................................. 179 (890)
Non-cash compensation expense.......................................... 553 --
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable................................................ 3,728 (17,561)
Contract cost and recognized income not yet billed................. (15,623) (6,524)
Prepaid expenses and other assets.................................. (4,111) 1,721
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities........................... 14,666 4,289
Accrued income taxes............................................... (1,422) 1,909
Contract billings in excess of cost and recognized income.......... (14,717) 452
Other liabilities.................................................. -- (529)
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Cash provided by operating activities......................... 12,261 439
Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment....................... 304 115
Purchase of property, plant and equipment.................................. (20,488) (19,656)
Purchase of spare parts.................................................... (5,716) (4,707)
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Cash used in investing activities............................. (25,900) (24,248)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from long-term debt............................................... 38,000 66,000
Proceeds from notes payable................................................ 7,065 3,489
Proceeds from common stock................................................. 3,203 1,283
Proceeds from equity offering, net of expenses............................. 71,933 --
Collection of notes receivable for stock purchases......................... 8 35
Repayment of long-term debt................................................ (77,000) (47,000)
Repayment of notes payable to banks........................................ (5,778) (1,046)
Costs of debt issuance..................................................... (2,920) --
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Cash provided by financing activities......................... 34,511 22,761
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents..................... (259) 94
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Cash provided by (used in) all activities........................................ 20,613 (954)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period................................... 19,289 11,939
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of period......................................... $ 39,902 $ 10,985
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Cash payments made during the period:
Interest................................................................... $ 1,081 $ 2,143
Income taxes............................................................... $ 9,503 $ 4,394
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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WILLBROS GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
(UNAUDITED)
1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION
The condensed consolidated financial statements of Willbros Group, Inc.
and its majority-owned subsidiaries (the "Company") reflect all adjustments
which are, in the opinion of management, necessary to present fairly the
financial position, results of operations and cash flows of the Company as of
September 30, 2002, and for all interim periods presented. All adjustments are
normal recurring accruals.
Certain information and disclosures normally included in financial
statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
have been condensed or omitted. These condensed consolidated financial
statements should be read in conjunction with the Company's December 31, 2001
audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto contained in the
Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, as amended, for the year ended December
31, 2001. The results of operations for the period ended September 30, 2002, are
not necessarily indicative of the operating results to be achieved for the full
year.
Reclassifications - Minority owners of certain non U.S. subsidiaries
(operating principally in Nigeria and Oman) earn a percentage of net contract
receipts rather than sharing in the net income or losses of the subsidiaries'
operations. Due to the nature of these minority interests and the basis on which
the entitlement is earned, amounts attributable to the minority interests are
included in contract costs. Prior to the three months ended June 30, 2002, the
minority interest amounts were presented as a separate line item in other
expenses. Accordingly, reclassifications have been made to the 2001 balances to
conform to the 2002 presentation. Amounts due to the minority participants
continue to be included in accounts payable and accrued liabilities.
2. NEW ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES
Effective January 1, 2002, the Company adopted the remaining provisions
of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 142, "Goodwill and Other
Intangible Assets" ("SFAS No. 142") which require that amortization of goodwill
cease and be replaced with periodic tests of the goodwill's impairment at least
annually. Amortization of goodwill for the nine month period ended September 30,
2001, was $35 and as such the adoption of SFAS 142 did not have a material
impact on the consolidated results of operations. The Company did not incur any
transitional impairment losses as a result of adoption of SFAS No. 142.
Effective January 1, 2002, the Company adopted Statement of Financial
Accounting Standards No. 144, "Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal of
Long-Lived Assets" ("SFAS No. 144") related to the accounting and reporting for
the impairment or disposal of long-lived assets. The adoption of SFAS No. 144
had no effect on the Company's financial position or results of operations.
3. FOREIGN EXCHANGE RISK
The Company attempts to negotiate contracts which provide for payment in
U.S. dollars, but it may be required to take all or a portion of payment under a
contract in another currency. To mitigate non-U.S. currency exchange risk, the
Company seeks to match anticipated non-U.S. currency revenue with expenses in
the same currency whenever possible. To the extent it is unable to match
non-U.S. currency revenue with expenses in the same currency, the Company may
use forward contracts, options or other common hedging techniques in the same
non-U.S. currencies. The Company had no derivative financial instruments to
hedge currency risk at September 30, 2002, or December 31, 2001.
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WILLBROS GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
(UNAUDITED)
4. INCOME TAXES
During the quarter ended September 30, 2002, the Company recorded a $101
net income tax benefit on income before income taxes of $7,834, resulting in an
effective income tax rate of (1)% for the period. This effective rate differs
from the United States statutory federal income tax rate of 34% primarily as a
result of: a) a $1.2 million reduction due to annual settlements of tax
liabilities outside the United States, b) a $1.0 million reduction in current
year estimated tax liabilities outside the United States as a result of the
above settlements, and c) a $1.1 million reduction due to refinement of the
allocation of expenses among operating entities and other items affecting
estimated tax liabilities in the United States.
5. NOTES PAYABLE AND LONG-TERM DEBT
On June 14, 2002, the Company completed a new $125,000 credit agreement
with a syndicated bank group, replacing the existing facility that was due to
expire in February 2003. The facility may be used for standby and commercial
letters of credit, borrowings or a combination thereof. Borrowings are limited
to the lesser of 40% of the borrowing base or $50,000 and are payable at
termination on June 14, 2005. Interest is payable quarterly at a Base Rate plus
a margin ranging from 0.75% to 2.00% or a Eurodollar Rate plus a margin ranging
from 1.75% to 3.00%. A commitment fee on the unused portion of the credit
agreement is payable quarterly ranging from 0.50% to 0.75%. The credit agreement
is collateralized by substantially all of the Company's assets, including stock
of the principal subsidiaries, restricts the payment of cash dividends and
requires the Company to maintain certain financial ratios. The borrowing base is
calculated using varying percentages of cash, accounts receivable, accrued
revenue, contract cost and recognized income not yet billed, property, plant and
equipment, and spare parts. Debt issue costs of $2,440, net of accumulated
amortization of $480, associated with the new credit agreement are included in
other assets at September 30, 2002 and are being amortized over 24 months.
6. STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
On May 14, 2002, the Company completed a public offering of its common
shares at $17.75 per share; 4,356,750 shares were sold by the Company. The
underwriters exercised options to purchase all shares available for
over-allotments. The Company received $71,933 in proceeds, after the
underwriting discount and offering costs, which were used to repay indebtedness
under the prior credit agreement and for working capital and general corporate
purposes.
7. STOCK BASED COMPENSATION
In March 2002, certain officers of the Company borrowed a total of $1,307
under the Employee Stock Purchase Program, which permitted selected executives
and officers (exclusive of the Chief Executive Officer) to borrow from the
Company up to 100% of the funds required to exercise vested stock options. The
loans are full recourse, noninterest-bearing for a period of up to 5 years and
are collateralized by the related stock. The difference of $553 between the
discounted value of the loans and the fair market value of the stock on the date
of exercise was recorded as compensation expense. The loans receivable are
presented as a reduction of stockholders' equity. The maximum loan amount any
one officer may have outstanding under the Employee Stock Purchase Program is
$250.
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WILLBROS GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
(UNAUDITED)
8. EARNINGS PER SHARE
Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per common share for the three month
and nine month periods ended September 30, 2002 and 2001, are computed as
follows:
THREE MONTHS NINE MONTHS
ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, ENDED SEPTEMBER 30,
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2002 2001 2002 2001
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Net income applicable to
common shares......................... $ 7,935 $ 2,642 $ 20,157 $ 10,515
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Weighted average number of
common shares outstanding
for basic earnings per share.......... 19,592,744 14,525,022 17,506,663 14,350,880
Effect of dilutive potential common
shares from stock options............. 391,062 595,226 550,483 625,496
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Weighted average number of
common shares outstanding
for diluted earnings per share........ 19,983,806 15,120,248 18,057,146 14,976,376
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Earnings per common share:
Basic................................. $ .40 $ .18 $ 1.15 $ .73
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Diluted............................... $ .40 $ .17 $ 1.12 $ .70
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At September 30, 2002, there were 228,686 potential common shares
(235,556 at September 30, 2001) excluded from the computation of diluted
earnings per share because of their anti-dilutive effect.
9. CONTINGENCIES, COMMITMENTS AND OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES
The Company provides construction, engineering and specialty services to
the oil, gas and power industries. The Company's principal markets are currently
Africa, the Middle East, South America and North America. Operations outside the
United States may be subject to certain risks which ordinarily would not be
expected to exist in the United States, including foreign currency restrictions,
extreme exchange rate fluctuations, expropriation of assets, civil uprisings and
riots, war and government instability. Management is not presently aware of any
events of the type described in the countries in which it operates that have not
been provided for in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. The
Company insures substantially all of its equipment in countries outside the
United States against certain political risks and terrorism.
The Company has the usual liability of a contractor for the completion of
contracts and the warranty of its work. Where work is performed through a joint
venture, the Company also has possible liability for the contract completion and
warranty responsibilities of its joint venturers. Management is not aware of any
material exposure related thereto which has not been provided for in the
accompanying consolidated financial statements.
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WILLBROS GROUP, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(IN THOUSANDS, EXCEPT SHARE AND PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
(UNAUDITED)
9. CONTINGENCIES, COMMITMENTS AND OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES (CONTINUED)
During the course of performing its contractual duties, the Company may
incur additional contract costs due to delays and changes caused by the
customers. The Company recognizes these additional costs as they are incurred.
In such cases, the Company has filed claims, or intends to file claims, with
these customers seeking additional contract revenue amounts. Management believes
that the contracts provide a legal and/or contractual basis for the claims;
however, due to the inherent uncertainties associated with the resolution of
such claims the Company has not recognized any of these amounts as income. The
Company will continue to seek amicable resolutions with the customers and pursue
recovery of amounts claimed. Any amounts related to claims will be recorded in
the periods in which the claims are agreed to by the customers.
In 1997, the Company entered into lease agreements with a special-purpose
leasing partnership for land and an office building for the engineering group in
Tulsa, Oklahoma. In July 2002, the Company acquired the assets for $5.5 million,
thereby eliminating the lease agreements and related commercial commitments.
10. SUBSEQUENT EVENT
On October 23, 2002, the Company completed its acquisition of Mt. West
Fabrication Plants and Stations, Inc., Process Electric and Control, Inc.,
Process Engineering Design, Inc. and Pacific Industrial Electric, Inc.
(collectively, "Mt. West Group"). Mt. West Group provides design-build services,
including engineering, procurement and construction services to the energy
industry, primarily in the western United States. The purchase price of $13.5
million consisted of $4.4 million cash and 950,000 shares of common stock. In
addition, the purchase price will be adjusted by an earn-out amount equal to 25
percent of the combined net income of Mt. West Group for the 24-month period
following the date of acquisition. Any earn-out amounts due shall be payable in
cash upon completion of the earn-out period.
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the unaudited
consolidated financial statements for the periods ended September 30, 2002 and
2001, included in Item 1 of this report, and the consolidated financial
statements and Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations, including Critical Accounting Policies, included in our
Annual Report on Form 10-K, as amended, for the year ended December 31, 2001.
GENERAL
We derive our revenue from providing construction, engineering and
specialty services to the oil, gas and power industries and government entities
worldwide. We obtain contracts for our work primarily by competitive bidding or
through negotiations with long-standing clients or prospective clients. Bidding
activity, backlog and revenue resulting from the award of contracts to us may
vary significantly from period to period. Contracts have durations from a few
weeks to several months or in some cases more than a year.
Large segments of the gas and power industries in North America are facing
unprecedented financial difficulties. Although we had anticipated some
clarification of these problems by the fourth quarter 2002, the continuing
impact of recent and unanticipated financial and other events on the owners and
operators of pipeline and energy infrastructure in North America now makes the
outlook for next year more uncertain. Since these problems impact many of our
customers in North America, we currently anticipate that the North American
market for our services will be weaker next year. The international markets for
our services, however, appear unaffected by events in North America and we are
currently experiencing higher levels of bid activity than at this time last
year. Accordingly, the investment outlook for our international customer base
appears to be more positive than in North America.
A number of factors relating to our business affect the recognition of
contract revenue. Revenue from fixed-price construction and engineering
contracts is recognized on the percentage-of-completion method. Under this
method, estimated contract income and resulting revenue is generally accrued
based on costs incurred to date as a percentage of total estimated costs, taking
into consideration physical completion. Total estimated costs, and thus contract
income, are impacted by changes in productivity, scheduling, and the unit cost
of labor, subcontractors, materials and equipment. Additionally, external
factors such as weather, client needs, client delays in providing permits and
approvals, labor availability, governmental regulation and politics, may affect
the progress of a project's completion and thus the timing of revenue
recognition. Generally, we do not recognize income on a fixed-price contract
until the contract is approximately 5% to 10% complete, depending upon the
nature of the contract. Costs which are considered to be reimbursable are
excluded from the percentage-of-completion calculation. Accrued revenue
pertaining to reimbursables is limited to the cost of the reimbursables. If a
current estimate of total contract cost indicates a loss on a contract, the
projected loss is recognized in full when determined. Revenue from change
orders, extra work, variations in the scope of work and claims is recognized
when realization is reasonably assured. Revenue from unit-price contracts is
recognized as earned. We believe that our operating results should be evaluated
over a relatively long time horizon during which major contracts in progress are
completed and change orders, extra work, variations in the scope of work and
cost recoveries and other claims are negotiated and realized.
All U.S. government contracts and many of our other contracts provide for
termination of the contract for the convenience of the client. In the event a
contract would be terminated at the convenience of the client prior to
completion, we will typically be compensated for progress up to the time of
termination and any termination costs. In addition, many contracts are subject
to certain completion schedule requirements with liquidated damages in the event
schedules are not met as the result of circumstances within our control.
In our report on Form 10-K, as amended, for the year ended December 31,
2001, we identified and disclosed three critical accounting policies: (a)
Revenue Recognition: Percentage-of-Completion; (b) Income Taxes; and (c) Joint
Venture Accounting. There have been no changes to our critical accounting
policies during the nine month period ended September 30, 2002.
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We use EBITDA (earnings before net interest, income taxes, depreciation and
amortization) as part of our overall assessment of financial performance by
comparing EBITDA of different accounting periods. We believe that EBITDA is used
by the financial community as a method of measuring performance and of
evaluating the market value of companies considered to be in businesses similar
to ours. EBITDA increased to $46.5 million for the nine month period ended
September 30, 2002, an increase of $13.8 million (42%) compared to the nine
month period ended September 30, 2001. However, EBITDA is not a calculation
based on generally accepted accounting principles and should not be considered
as an alternative to net earnings or operating income as an indication of our
financial performance or to cash flows as a measure of liquidity. In addition,
our EBITDA calculation may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures
of other companies.
We recognize anticipated contract revenue as backlog when the award of a
contract is assured, generally upon the execution of a definitive agreement or
contract. Anticipated revenue from post-contract award processes, including
change orders, extra work, variations in the scope of work and the effect of
escalation or currency fluctuation formulas, is not added to backlog until
realization is assured. New contract awards totaled $70.8 million during the
quarter ended September 30, 2002. Additions to backlog during the period were as
follows: construction, $49.4 million; engineering, $9.7 million; and specialty
services, $11.7 million. Backlog decreases by type of service as a result of
services performed during the period were as follows: construction, $93.2
million; engineering, $45.0 million; and specialty services, $13.5 million.
Backlog at September 30, 2002, was down $80.9 million (22%) from June 30, 2002
to $284.7 million and consisted of the following: (a) construction, $181.4
million, down $43.8 million; (b) engineering, $45.7 million, down $35.3 million;
and (c) specialty services, $57.6 million, down $1.8 million. Construction
backlog consists primarily of the Chad-Cameroon Pipeline Project (see below) as
well as construction projects in Venezuela, Bolivia and Offshore West Africa.
Engineering backlog consists primarily of engineering projects in the United
States. Specialty services backlog is primarily attributable to a 16-year water
injection contract awarded in 1998 to a consortium in which we have a 10 percent
interest in Venezuela and service contracts in Canada and the United States.
In September 2000, through a joint venture led by a subsidiary of ours, we
were awarded a significant project, the scope of which includes the engineering,
procurement and construction ("EPC") of a 665-mile (1,070 kilometer), 30-inch
crude oil pipeline from the Doba Fields in Chad to an export terminal on the
coast of Cameroon in Africa (the "Chad-Cameroon Pipeline Project"). Engineering
and procurement activities began in late 2000. Pipeline construction began in
November 2001 and is anticipated to end in 2003.
During 2001, our activities in Nigeria included work on two EPC contracts
for Shell: (a) the Nembe Creek gas gathering pipeline system, and (b) four
concrete barge-mounted gas compressor facilities for Shell's Nembe Creek
Associated Gas project (collectively, the "Nembe Creek Projects"). By June 30,
2001, work on both projects was nearly complete.
On October 12, 2001, we completed the purchase of MSI Energy Services Inc.
("MSI"), a Canadian general contractor. MSI provides pipeline construction,
pipeline integrity and maintenance, and other services in the oil sands region
of Northern Alberta, Canada. MSI contributed $2.5 million of revenue during the
third quarter of 2002.
During 2001, our engineering group executed an alliance agreement with
Explorer Pipeline Company to provide project management, engineering,
procurement and construction services for their Mainline Expansion Project in
Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Illinois and Indiana (the "Explorer Pipeline
Project"). This project includes construction of 12 grassroots pump stations,
modifications at 13 existing pump stations, the addition of 500,000 barrels of
storage at the Wood River, Illinois terminal and modifications at two other
terminals. The project is scheduled for completion in early 2003.
On October 23, 2002, we completed the acquisition of Mt. West Fabrication
Plants and Stations, Inc., Process Electric and Control, Inc., Process
Engineering Design, Inc. and Pacific Industrial Electric, Inc. (collectively,
"Mt. West Group"). Mt. West Group provides design-build services, including
engineering,
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procurement and construction services to the energy industry, primarily in the
western United States. The purchase price of $13.5 million consisted of $4.4
million cash and 950,000 shares of common stock. In addition, the purchase price
will be adjusted by an earn-out amount equal to 25 percent of the combined net
income of Mt. West Group for the 24-month period following the date of
acquisition. Any earn-out amounts due shall be payable in cash upon completion
of the earn-out period.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Our contract revenue and contract costs are primarily related to the timing
and location of development projects in the oil, gas and power industries
worldwide. Contract revenue and cost variations by country from year to year are
the result of (a) entering and exiting work countries; (b) the execution of new
contract awards; (c) the completion of contracts; and (d) the overall level of
activity in our services.
Our ability to be successful in obtaining and executing contracts can be
affected by the relative strength or weakness of the U.S. dollar compared to the
currencies of our competitors, our clients and our work locations. During 2002,
as a result of economic and political events in Venezuela, the Venezuela Bolivar
experienced significant devaluation relative to the U.S. dollar. Included in
other expense for the nine month period ended September 30, 2002, is a $1.3
million loss resulting from the translation of our Venezuelan Bolivar financial
statements into U.S. dollars. We do not believe that our revenue or results of
operations in other areas were adversely affected in this regard during the nine
month periods ended September 30, 2002 or 2001.
Three Months Ended September 30, 2002, Compared to Three Months Ended
September 30, 2001
Contract revenue increased $38.4 million (34%) to $151.7 million due to (a)
$24.8 million (36%) of increased construction revenue due primarily to
construction on the Chad-Cameroon Pipeline Project and work on a project in
Bolivia, net of reduced construction activities in the United States; (b)
increased engineering revenue of $11.5 million (34%) due to an increase of
engineering and procurement services in the United States; and (c) an increase
of $2.1 million (18%) in specialty services revenue principally from operations
in Canada as a result of the MSI acquisition in October 2001. Chad-Cameroon
revenue increased $27.1 million resulting from construction work begun in
November 2001 on the pipeline project in that area. Work that began in 2002 on a
project in Bolivia resulted in $20.0 million in revenue in that country. Revenue
in Canada was $2.5 million resulting from the acquisition of MSI in October
2001. Revenue in the United States decreased $9.2 million (14%) due to lower
construction activity offset by an increase in engineering and procurement
services. Revenue from Offshore West Africa decreased $5.0 million (34%) as a
result of lower vessel utilization. The combined revenue in all other areas
increased $3.0 million.
Contract costs increased $36.4 million (39%) to $129.5 million due to an
increase of $19.9 million (34%) in construction services cost, $12.4 million
(45%) in engineering services cost and $4.1 million (58%) in specialty services
cost. Variations in contract cost by country were closely related to the
variations in contract revenue.
Depreciation and amortization increased $1.2 million (24%) to $5.9 million
due primarily to the addition of equipment for the Chad-Cameroon Pipeline
Project and the project in Bolivia.
General and administrative expense increased $0.5 million (6%) to $7.8
million. This increase is due to higher staff compensation and administrative
services necessary to support the 34% increase in revenue. As a percent of
revenue, general and administrative expense decreased from 6.4% in 2001 to 5.1%
in 2002.
Operating income increased $0.4 million (5%) from $8.1 million in 2001 to
$8.5 million in 2002. Operating income increased largely as a result of higher
revenue resulting from construction activity on the Chad-Cameroon Pipeline
Project, offset by higher depreciation, amortization and general and
administrative costs and reduced contract income in the United States and
Offshore West Africa resulting from a decrease in revenue in those areas.
Interest expense decreased $0.4 million from the prior year. In May 2002 we
completed a common stock offering in which we received $71.9 million in net
proceeds. Borrowings under our prior credit agreement were paid in full.
Interest expense in 2002 includes amortization of debt issue cost of $0.6
million.
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Other expense decreased $0.2 million to $0.2 million due primarily to
losses on the retirement of assets in 2001 not repeated in 2002.
The provision for income taxes decreased $4.4 million (104%) to a net
benefit of $0.1 million due to $3.3 million of changes in estimated current
income tax liabilities and a decrease in taxable income in the United States.
Changes to the current income tax liabilities consisted of a $1.2 million
reduction due to annual settlements of tax liabilities outside the United
States, a $1.0 million reduction resulting from changes in current year
estimated tax liabilities outside the United States as a result of the above
settlements and a $1.1 million reduction as a result of the refinement of the
allocation of expenses among operating entities and other items affecting
estimated tax liabilities in the United States. The provision for income taxes
is also impacted by income taxes in certain countries being based on deemed
profit rather than taxable income and the fact that losses in one country cannot
be used to offset taxable income in another country.
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2002, Compared to Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2001
Contract revenue increased $189.4 million (73%) to $447.3 million due to
(a) $122.8 million (88%) of increased construction revenue due primarily to
construction on the Chad-Cameroon Pipeline Project, work on a project in Bolivia
and increased activity in Offshore West Africa, net of reduced activities on the
Nembe Creek Projects in Nigeria as they neared completion and reduced
construction activity in the United States; (b) increased engineering revenue of
$62.3 million (78%) due to an increase of engineering and procurement services
in the United States primarily related to the Explorer Pipeline Project; and (c)
an increase of $4.3 million (11%) in specialty services revenue principally from
revenue generated by MSI in Canada, which was acquired in October 2001, offset
by reduced activity in Nigeria and Venezuela. Revenue in the United States
increased $44.0 million (31%) due primarily to an increase in engineering and
procurement services offset by a decrease in construction activity.
Chad-Cameroon revenue increased $88.0 million resulting from construction work
begun in the fourth quarter of 2001 on the pipeline project in that area.
Revenue from Offshore West Africa increased $28.1 million as a result of
increased vessel utilization on several projects during the first six months of
2002. Work that began in 2002 on a project in Bolivia resulted in $36.7 million
in revenue in that country. A project in the Dominican Republic during 2002
produced $10.0 million in revenue, and revenue in Canada was $9.5 million
resulting from the acquisition of MSI in October 2001. Nigeria revenue decreased
$22.9 million (42%) due primarily to completion of the Nembe Creek Projects. The
combined revenue in all other areas decreased $4.0 million (16%).
Contract costs increased $163.5 million (78%) to $373.4 million due to an
increase of $99.7 million (86%) in construction services cost, $57.2 million
(88%) in engineering services cost and $6.6 million (22%) in specialty services
cost. Variations in contract cost by country were closely related to the
variations in contract revenue.
Depreciation and amortization increased $2.9 million (17%) due primarily to
the addition of equipment for the Chad-Cameroon Pipeline Project and the project
in Bolivia.
General and administrative expense increased $5.3 million (26%) to $25.5
million. This increase is due to higher staff compensation and administrative
services necessary to support the 73% increase in revenue. As a percent of
revenue, general and administrative expense decreased from 7.8% in 2001 to 5.7%
in 2002.
Operating income increased $12.1 million (63%) from $19.1 million in 2001
to $31.2 million in 2002. Excluding a one time gain of $5.6 million in June 2001
associated with the termination of a benefit plan, operating income increased
$17.7 million (130%). Excluding the one time gain in 2001, operating income
increased largely as a result of higher revenue resulting from greater activity
in North America, construction activity on the Chad-Cameroon Pipeline Project
and marine maintenance and construction in Offshore West Africa, partially
offset by reduced income in Nigeria resulting from a 42% decrease in revenue in
that area. The increased income from this 73% increase in revenue was offset by
higher depreciation, amortization and general and administrative costs.
Interest expense decreased $0.4 million (25%) from the prior year. In May
2002 we completed a common stock offering in which we received $71.9 million in
net proceeds. Borrowings under our prior credit agreement were paid in full.
Interest expense in 2002 includes amortization of debt issue cost of $0.6
million.
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Other expense increased $1.2 million to $2.0 million due primarily to
losses on currency translations in 2002 related to devaluation of the Venezuelan
bolivar.
The provision for income taxes increased $1.6 million (26%) due primarily
to the increase in taxable income in the United States, offset by the difference
between $3.3 million of changes to reduce estimated income tax liabilities
during 2002 compared to $2.3 million of changes to estimated income tax
liabilities and deferred tax assets during 2001. Changes to the 2002 income tax
liabilities consisted of a $1.2 million reduction due to annual settlements of
income tax liabilities outside the United States, a $1.0 million reduction
resulting from changes in current year estimated tax liabilities outside the
United States as a result of the above settlements and a $1.1 million reduction
as a result of the refinement of the allocation of expenses among operating
entities and other items affecting estimated tax liabilities in the United
States. Changes in 2001 resulted from a $1.4 million reduction in the deferred
assets valuation allowance in the United States and a $0.9 million reduction
from annual settlements income taxes outside the United States. Finally, the
provision for income taxes is also impacted by the differing income tax rates in
the various countries in which we operate, including Nigeria where income taxes
are largely based on deemed profit rather than taxable income.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Our primary requirements for capital are to acquire, upgrade and maintain
our equipment, provide working capital for current projects, finance the
mobilization of employees and equipment to new projects, establish a presence in
countries where we perceive growth opportunities and finance the possible
acquisition of new businesses and equity investments. Historically, we have met
our capital requirements primarily from operating cash flows, and more recently
from borrowings under our credit facility.
Cash and cash equivalents increased $20.6 million (107%) to $39.9 million
at September 30, 2002, from $19.3 million at December 31, 2001. The increase was
due to net cash flows of $12.3 million from operating activities and $34.5
million from financing activities, offset by $25.9 million used for investing
activities (the purchase of equipment and spare parts). The effect of exchange
rate changes on cash and cash equivalents was to reduce cash and cash
equivalents by $0.3 million.
On May 14, 2002, we completed a public offering of our common shares at
$17.75 per share; 4,356,750 shares were sold by us and 985,000 shares were sold
by certain selling stockholders. We received $71.9 million in net proceeds,
which were used to repay indebtedness under our prior credit facility and for
working capital and general corporate purposes.
On June 14, 2002, we completed a new $125.0 million credit agreement with a
syndicated bank group, replacing the existing facility that was due to expire in
February 2003. The facility may be used for standby and commercial letters of
credit, borrowings or a combination thereof. Borrowings are limited to the
lesser of 40% of the borrowing base or $50.0 million and are payable at
termination on June 14, 2005. Interest is payable quarterly at a Base Rate plus
a margin ranging from 0.75% to 2.00% or a Eurodollar Rate plus a margin ranging
from 1.75% to 3.00%. A commitment fee on the unused portion of the credit
agreement is payable quarterly ranging from 0.50% to 0.75%. The credit agreement
is collateralized by substantially all of our assets, including stock of our
principal subsidiaries, restricts the payment of cash dividends and requires us
to maintain certain financial ratios. The borrowing base is calculated using
varying percentages of cash, accounts receivable, accrued revenue, contract cost
and recognized income not yet billed, property, plant and equipment, and spare
parts. Debt issue costs of $2.4 million, net of accumulated amortization,
associated with the new credit agreement are included in other assets at
September 30, 2002 and are being amortized over a 24 month period.
At September 30, 2002, there were no amounts borrowed under the credit
agreement. We had $81.3 million of letters of credit outstanding leaving $43.7
million available for letters of credit or $40.8 million for borrowings, or a
combination thereof.
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At September 30, 2002, there were $0.6 million of notes payable issued by
RPI, primarily related to financing of annual insurance premiums. The notes
require monthly payment of principle plus interest of 4.75% and mature on
January 1, 2003.
At September 30, 2002, MSI borrowed $0.7 million under a $1.5 million
credit facility with a bank. The credit facility is collateralized by a
fabrication facility, real estate and equipment. The facility maturity was
extended to November 2002 and is expected to be renewed.
In 1997, we entered into lease agreements with a special-purpose leasing
partnership for land and an office building for the engineering group in Tulsa,
Oklahoma. In July 2002, we acquired the assets for $5.5 million, thereby
eliminating the lease agreements and related commercial commitments.
We have unsecured credit facilities with banks in certain countries outside
the United States. Borrowings under these lines, in the form of short-term notes
and overdrafts, are made at competitive local interest rates. Generally, each
line is available only for borrowings related to operations in a specific
country. Credit available under these facilities is approximately $8.1 million
at September 30, 2002. There were no outstanding borrowings at September 30,
2002.
We do not anticipate any significant collection problems with our
customers, including those in countries that may be experiencing economic and/or
currency difficulties. Since our customers generally are major oil companies and
government entities, and the terms for billing and collecting for work performed
are generally established by contracts, we historically have a very low
incidence of collectability problems.
We believe that cash flows from operations, borrowing capacity under
existing credit facilities and cash generated from the issuance of additional
common shares in the public equity offering will be sufficient to finance
working capital and capital expenditures for ongoing operations through
September 30, 2003. We estimate capital expenditures for equipment and spare
parts to be approximately $25.0 to $35.0 million in 2002. We believe that while
there are numerous factors that could and will have an impact on our cash flow,
both positively and negatively; there is not one or two events that should they
occur could not be funded from our operations or borrowing capacity. For a list
of events which could cause actual results to differ from our expectations and a
discussion of risk factors that could impact cash flow, please refer to the
section entitled "Political and Economic Risks; Operational Risks" contained in
our report on Form 10-K, as amended, for the year ended December 31, 2001.
NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
In June 2001, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued SFAS
No. 143, "Accounting for Asset Retirement Obligations". SFAS No. 143 requires
that an asset retirement cost should be capitalized as part of the cost of the
related long-lived asset and subsequently allocated to expense using a
systematic and rational method. We will adopt SFAS No. 143 effective January 1,
2003. The transition adjustment, if any, will be reported as a cumulative effect
of a change in accounting principle. At this time, we cannot reasonably estimate
the effect of the adoption of this statement on either our financial position or
results of operations.
In April 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 145, "Rescission of SFAS No. 4, 44,
and 64, Amendment of SFAS No. 13 and Technical Corrections". SFAS No. 145
provides guidance for income statement classification of gains and losses on
extinguishment of debt and accounting for certain lease modifications that have
economic effects that are similar to sale-leaseback transactions. We will adopt
SFAS No. 145 in January 2003 and do not expect adoption to materially affect our
consolidated financial statements.
In June 2002, the FASB issued SFAS No. 146, "Accounting for Costs
Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities", which addresses accounting for
restructuring and similar costs. SFAS No. 146 supersedes previous accounting
guidance, principally Emerging Issues Task Force Issue No. 94-3. We will adopt
the provisions of SFAS No. 146 for restructuring activities initiated after
December 31, 2002. SFAS No. 146 requires that the liability for costs associated
with an exit or disposal activity be recognized when the liability is incurred.
Under Issue 94-3, a liability for an exit cost is recognized at the date of the
Company's commitment to an exit plan. SFAS No. 146 also establishes that the
liability should initially be measured and recorded at
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fair value. Accordingly, SFAS No. 146 may affect the timing of recognizing
future restructuring costs as well as the amounts recognized.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Form 10-Q includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of
Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements, other than
statements of historical facts, included in this Form 10-Q which address
activities, events or developments which we expect or anticipate will or may
occur in the future, including such things as future capital expenditures
(including the amount and nature thereof), oil, gas and power prices, demand for
our services, the amount and nature of future investments by governments,
expansion and other development trends of the oil, gas and power industries,
business strategy, expansion and growth of our business and operations, and
other such matters are forward-looking statements. These statements are based on
certain assumptions and analyses we made in light of our experience and our
perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future
developments as well as other factors we believe are appropriate in the
circumstances. However, whether actual results and developments will conform to
our expectations and predictions is subject to a number of risks and
uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from our
expectations including:
o The timely award of one or more projects
o Cancellation of projects
o Inclement weather
o Project cost overruns and unforeseen schedule delays
o Failing to realize cost recoveries from projects completed or in
progress within a reasonable period after completion of the relevant
project
o Identifying and acquiring suitable acquisition targets on reasonable
terms
o Obtaining adequate financing
o The demand for energy diminishing
o Curtailment of capital expenditures in the oil, gas, and power
industries
o Political circumstances impeding the progress of work
o Downturns in general economic, market or business conditions in our
target markets
o Changes in laws or regulations, or current practices regarding their
application
o The risk factors listed in this Form 10-Q and listed from time to time
in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission
o Other factors, most of which are beyond our control.
Consequently, all of the forward-looking statements made in this Form 10-Q
are qualified by these cautionary statements and there can be no assurance that
the actual results or developments we anticipated will be realized or, even if
substantially realized, that they will have the expected consequences to or
effects on our business or operations. We assume no obligation to update
publicly any such forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new
information, future events or otherwise.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT
Our primary market risk is our exposure to changes in non-U.S. currency
exchange rates. We attempt to negotiate contracts which provide for payment in
U.S. dollars, but we may be required to take all or a portion of payment under a
contract in another currency. To mitigate non-U.S. currency exchange risk, we
seek to match anticipated non-U.S. currency revenue with expenses in the same
currency whenever possible. To the extent we are unable to match non-U.S.
currency revenue with expenses in the same currency, we may use forward
contracts, options or other common hedging techniques in the same non-U.S.
currencies. We had no forward contracts or options at September 30, 2002.
The carrying amounts for cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable,
notes payable and accounts payable and accrued liabilities shown in the
consolidated balance sheets approximate fair value at September
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30, 2002 due to the generally short maturities of these items. We invest
primarily in short-term dollar denominated bank deposits, and at September 30,
2002 did not have any investment in instruments with a maturity of more than a
few days or in any equity securities. We have the ability and expect to hold our
investments to maturity.
Our exposure to market risk for changes in interest rates relates primarily
to our long-term debt. In May 2002, subsequent to completing our public offering
of common shares, we paid all borrowings on our credit facility and as such at
September 30, 2002, none of our indebtedness was subject to variable interest
rates. At September 30, 2002, our fixed rate debt approximated fair value based
upon discounted future cash flows using current market prices.
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Within the 90 days prior to the filing date of this report, we carried out
an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our
management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer,
of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and
procedures. Based upon that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief
Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are
effective. Disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that
information required to be disclosed in our reports filed or submitted under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported
within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission rules
and forms. Subsequent to the date of their evaluation, there were no significant
changes in our internal controls or in other factors that could significantly
affect these controls.
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
Not applicable
Item 2. Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds
On October 23, 2002, the Company completed the acquisition of Mt. West
Fabrication Plants and Stations, Inc. ("Mt. West") and Pacific Industrial
Electric, Inc. ("Pacific Industrial"). In the acquisition, the Company issued an
aggregate of 950,000 shares of common stock of the Company to the two
stockholders of Mt. West and Pacific Industrial, each of whom is an individual.
At the same time the Company acquired two related companies for cash. (See Note
10 to the Company's Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included under
Item 1 of Part I of this Form 10-Q.) The Company effected such issuance of
shares in accordance with Rule 506 of Regulation D under the Securities Act of
1933, as amended. Each of the individuals was an "accredited investor" for
purposes of such rule.
Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities
Not applicable
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
Not applicable
Item 5. Other Information
Not applicable
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
(a) Exhibits:
The following documents are included as exhibits to this Form
10-Q. Those exhibits below incorporated by reference herein are indicated as
such by the information supplied in the parenthetical thereafter. If no
parenthetical appears after an exhibit, such exhibit is filed herewith.
3.1 Certificate of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation
of the Company.
3.2 Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of the
Company.
99.1 Certificate pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted
pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
99.2 Certificate pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted
pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
(b) Reports on Form 8-K:
There were no current reports on Form 8-K filed during the three
months ended September 30, 2002.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
WILLBROS GROUP, INC.
Date: November 14, 2002 By: /s/ Warren L. Williams
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Warren L. Williams
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
And Treasurer
(Principal Financial Officer and
Principal Accounting Officer)
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CERTIFICATIONS
I, Michael F. Curran, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Willbros Group,
Inc.;
2. Based on my knowledge, this quarterly report does not contain any
untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary
to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such
statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this
quarterly report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial
information included in this quarterly report, fairly present in all material
respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the
registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this quarterly report;
4. The registrant's other certifying officers and I are responsible for
establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in
Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14) for the registrant and we have:
a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures to ensure
that material information relating to the registrant,
including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us
by others within those entities, particularly during the
period in which this quarterly report is being prepared;
b) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure
controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days prior to
the filing date of this quarterly report (the "Evaluation
Date"); and
c) Presented in this quarterly report our conclusions about
the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and
procedures based on our evaluation as of the Evaluation
Date;
5. The registrant's other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based
on our most recent evaluation, to the registrant's auditors and the audit
committee of registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the
equivalent function):
a) All significant deficiencies in the design or operation of
internal controls which could adversely affect the
registrant's ability to record, process, summarize and report
financial data and have identified for the registrant's
auditors any material weaknesses in internal controls; and
b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves
management or other employees who have a significant role
in the registrant's internal controls; and
6. The registrant's other certifying officers and I have indicated in
this quarterly report whether or not there were significant changes in internal
controls or in other factors that could significantly affect internal controls
subsequent to the date of our most recent evaluation, including any corrective
actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses.
Date November 14, 2002
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By /s/ Michael F. Curran, Chief Executive Officer
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I, Warren L. Williams, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Willbros Group,
Inc.;
2. Based on my knowledge, this quarterly report does not contain any
untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary
to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such
statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this
quarterly report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial
information included in this quarterly report, fairly present in all material
respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the
registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this quarterly report;
4. The registrant's other certifying officers and I are responsible for
establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in
Exchange Act Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14) for the registrant and we have:
a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that
material information relating to the registrant, including its
consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within
those entities, particularly during the period in which this
quarterly report is being prepared;
b) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure
controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days prior to the
filing date of this quarterly report (the "Evaluation Date"); and
c) Presented in this quarterly report our conclusions about the
effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures based on
our evaluation as of the Evaluation Date;
5. The registrant's other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based
on our most recent evaluation, to the registrant's auditors and the audit
committee of registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the
equivalent function):
a) All significant deficiencies in the design or operation of
internal controls which could adversely affect the registrant's
ability to record, process, summarize and report financial data
and have identified for the registrant's auditors any material
weaknesses in internal controls; and
b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or
other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's
internal controls; and
6. The registrant's other certifying officers and I have indicated in
this quarterly report whether or not there were significant changes in internal
controls or in other factors that could significantly affect internal controls
subsequent to the date of our most recent evaluation, including any corrective
actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material weaknesses.
Date November 14, 2002
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By /s/ Warren L. Williams, Chief Financial Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
The following documents are included as exhibits to this Form 10-Q. Those
exhibits below incorporated by reference herein are indicated as such by the
information supplied in the parenthetical thereafter. If no parenthetical
appears after an exhibit, such exhibit is filed herewith.
Exhibit
Number Description
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3.1 Certificate of Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of the Company.
3.2 Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation of the Company.
99.1 Certificate pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of
the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
99.2 Certificate pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of
the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
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