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Exhibit 99.1

Investor Contact:
 
Company Contact:
Dennis Walsh
Thomas W. Bennet, Jr., CFO
Sharon Merrill
(978) 970-5600
(617) 542-5300
tbennet@trcsolutions.com
trr@investorrelations.com
 


TRC Announces Fourth-Quarter and Fiscal Year 2013 Financial Results

Energy and Environmental Segments Drive 10% NSR Growth in Q4

Lowell, MA, September 12, 2013 - TRC Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TRR), a recognized leader in engineering, consulting and construction management services to the energy, environmental and infrastructure markets, announced today financial results for the fiscal three months and year ended June 30, 2013.

Financial Highlights
 
Three Months Ended
 
Year Ended
 
June 30,
 
June 30,
 
June 30,
 
June 30,
(In millions, except per share data)
2013
 
2012
 
2013
 
2012
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net service revenue (1)
$
86.9

 
$
79.3

 
$
320.4

 
$
301.8

Arena Towers litigation reversal (2)
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
(11.1
)
Operating income
$
6.2

 
$
6.0

 
$
18.6

 
$
30.0

Federal and state income tax benefit (provision) (3)
$
18.7

 
$
(0.1
)
 
$
18.0

 
$
3.9

Net income applicable to TRC Companies, Inc.
$
24.8

 
$
5.8

 
$
36.3

 
$
33.6

Diluted earnings per common share
$
0.83

 
$
0.20

 
$
1.23

 
$
1.16

Diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding
29.8

 
29.4

 
29.6

 
28.8


(1) The Company believes net service revenue best reflects the value of services provided and is the most meaningful indicator of revenue performance.
(2) On October 5, 2011 a post-trial motion was granted to disregard a substantial portion of the verdict in this matter resulting in an $11.1 million reduction of the litigation accrual in fiscal 2012.
(3) The Company recorded a tax benefit related to the release of the income tax valuation allowance during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013.



Comments on the Results

“TRC's strategy to drive profitable growth and performance excellence was demonstrated by our strong performance in fiscal 2013,” said Chris Vincze Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “We finished the year with 10% NSR growth for the fourth quarter and a 6% overall increase for the year. The growth in the

TRC
650 Suffolk Street • Lowell, Massachusetts 01854
Telephone 978-970-5600 • Fax 978-453-1995



fourth quarter was split nearly evenly between organic and acquisition related revenues. Net income for the quarter was positively affected by a federal and state income tax benefit of $18.7 million. This benefit was due to the release of the deferred tax asset valuation allowance that had been in place since 2008 and is the result of our consistent financial performance over the past three years.

“Our two largest segments, Energy and Environmental, continue to contribute much of the growth on our top line, while the continued profitability of our Infrastructure segment helped bolster the bottom line for the fourth quarter. Increased activity from our utility clients as they upgrade and replace electric distribution and transmission systems drove the 10% NSR increase in our Energy segment. In our Environmental segment, NSR grew by 8%, primarily as a result of new work on several remediation projects. Our Infrastructure segment also saw an NSR increase of 8%, due to modestly improved general market conditions. Efficient management of projects and revenue growth drove a 40% increase in our Infrastructure segment profit. Higher levels of project activity in our Energy and Environmental segments resulted in 5% and 10% profit growth, respectively.”

Business Outlook

“The outlook for each of TRC's three market segments continues to be positive. While the general economic picture is varying and lacking consistent positive trends, we are seeing some capital spending materialize with respect to the utility and power distribution markets as well as bridge and road construction and upgrades. Our $247 million NSR backlog is correspondingly up 5% in the fourth quarter compared with the same quarter of the prior year driven by the 23% NSR backlog increase in our Infrastructure segment. We believe our continued ability to expand TRC's geographic presence and successfully expand key client relationships for electric distribution engineering and energy efficiency services will drive growth in our Energy segment. Air and water regulation, development of natural gas pipelines and environmental management and sustainability investments are expected to create new opportunities for project work within our Environmental segment. Proposal activity for state transportation projects has been increasing in our Infrastructure segment, and we are involved with several projects to repair and upgrade bridges and roads across the country.

“TRC will continue to invest in growth opportunities including acquisitions, key account expansion, and enhanced initiatives focused on the power and oil and gas markets. We have a strong cash position, healthy balance sheet and an enhanced credit facility that provides us with flexibility to invest in our growth. Given this foundation, in the coming year we expect to further our mission to become a top tier financial performer in the engineering, consulting and construction management space,” concluded Vincze.

TRC
650 Suffolk Street • Lowell, Massachusetts 01854
Telephone 978-970-5600 • Fax 978-453-1995


Exhibit 99.1

Conference Call Information

TRC will broadcast its financial results conference call today, September 12, 2013 at 9 a.m. ET. To listen to the live webcast and access the accompanying presentation slides, visit the “Investor Center” section of TRC's website at www.TRCsolutions.com. The call also may be accessed by dialing (877) 709-8155 or (201) 689-8881. A webcast replay will be available on the Company's website for approximately one year.

About TRC

A pioneer in groundbreaking scientific and engineering developments since the 1960s, TRC is a national engineering, consulting and construction management firm that provides integrated services to the energy, environmental and infrastructure markets. TRC serves a broad range of clients in government and industry, implementing complex projects from initial concept to delivery and operation. TRC delivers results that enable clients to achieve success in a complex and changing world. For more information and updates from the Company, visit TRC's website at www.TRCsolutions.com and follow TRC on Twitter at @TRC_Companies and on LinkedIn.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this press release may be forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. You can identify these statements by forward-looking words such as "may," "expects," "plans," "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," or other words of similar import. You should consider statements that contain these words carefully because they discuss TRC's future expectations, contain projections of the Company's future results of operations or of its financial condition, or state other "forward-looking" information. TRC believes that it is important to communicate its future expectations to its investors. However, there may be events in the future that the Company is not able to accurately predict or control and that may cause its actual results to differ materially from the expectations described in its forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially from those discussed as a result of various factors, including, but not limited to, the uncertainty of TRC's operational and growth strategies; circumstances which could create large cash outflows, such as contract losses, litigation, uncollectible receivables and income tax assessments; regulatory uncertainty; the availability of funding for government projects; the level of demand for TRC's services; product acceptance; industry-wide competitive factors; the ability to continue to attract and retain highly skilled and qualified personnel; the availability and adequacy of insurance; and general political or economic conditions. Furthermore, market trends are subject to changes, which could adversely affect future results. See the risk factors and additional discussion in TRC's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and other factors detailed from time to time in the Company's other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.


TRC
650 Suffolk Street • Lowell, Massachusetts 01854
Telephone 978-970-5600 • Fax 978-453-1995



TRC Companies, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)

 
Three Months Ended
 
Year Ended
 
June 30,
2013
 
June 30,
2012
 
June 30,
2013
 
June 30,
2012
Gross revenue
$
118,955

 
$
109,728

 
$
441,517

 
$
419,959

Less subcontractor costs and other direct reimbursable charges
32,066

 
30,434

 
121,114

 
118,179

Net service revenue
86,889

 
79,294

 
320,403

 
301,780

Interest income from contractual arrangements
53

 
66

 
239

 
295

Insurance recoverables and other income
789

 
(678
)
 
4,514

 
614

Operating costs and expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cost of services (exclusive of costs shown separately below)
69,849

 
62,261

 
268,545

 
246,506

General and administrative expenses
9,774

 
8,543

 
30,739

 
31,025

Provision for doubtful accounts

 
390

 
408

 
755

Depreciation and amortization
1,944

 
1,481

 
6,903

 
5,508

Arena Towers litigation reversal

 

 

 
(11,061
)
Total operating costs and expenses
81,567

 
72,675

 
306,595

 
272,733

Operating income
6,164

 
6,007

 
18,561

 
29,956

Interest expense
(67
)
 
(84
)
 
(337
)
 
(668
)
Income from operations before taxes and equity in earnings
6,097

 
5,923

 
18,224

 
29,288

Federal and state income tax benefit (provision)
18,666

 
(145
)
 
17,986

 
3,930

Income from operations before equity in earnings
24,763

 
5,778

 
36,210

 
33,218

Equity in earnings from unconsolidated affiliates, net of taxes

 

 

 
270

Net income
24,763

 
5,778

 
36,210

 
33,488

Net loss applicable to noncontrolling interest
16

 
17

 
65

 
87

Net income applicable to TRC Companies, Inc.
$
24,779

 
$
5,795

 
$
36,275

 
$
33,575

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic earnings per common share
$
0.85

 
$
0.21

 
$
1.26

 
$
1.21

Diluted earnings per common share
$
0.83

 
$
0.20

 
$
1.23

 
$
1.16

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted-average common shares outstanding:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
29,031

 
27,921

 
28,843

 
27,781

Diluted
29,776

 
29,433

 
29,601

 
28,822



TRC
650 Suffolk Street • Lowell, Massachusetts 01854
Telephone 978-970-5600 • Fax 978-453-1995



TRC Companies, Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands, except share data)
(Unaudited)
 
June 30,
2013
 
June 30,
2012
ASSETS
 
 
 
Current assets:
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
18,136

 
$
16,561

Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts
109,320

 
95,215

Insurance recoverable - environmental remediation
26,305

 
25,744

Restricted investments
5,582

 
4,413

Deferred income tax assets
12,518

 
512

Income taxes refundable
1,444

 
958

Prepaid expenses and other current assets
12,045

 
10,607

Total current assets
185,350

 
154,010

Property and equipment
 
 
 
Land and building
480

 
480

Equipment, furniture and fixtures
51,104

 
47,819

Leasehold improvements
5,421

 
5,053

 
57,005

 
53,352

Less accumulated depreciation and amortization
(43,171
)
 
(39,621
)
Property and equipment, net
13,834

 
13,731

Goodwill
28,797

 
24,888

Investments in and advances to unconsolidated affiliates and construction joint ventures
113

 
109

Long-term deferred income tax assets
6,601

 

Long-term restricted investments
27,580

 
35,265

Long-term prepaid insurance
31,497

 
34,272

Other assets
13,992

 
12,853

Total assets
$
307,764

 
$
275,128

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
 
 
 
Current liabilities:
 
 
 
Current portion of long-term debt
$
4,745

 
$
1,315

Current portion of capital lease obligations
568

 
267

Accounts payable
32,238

 
30,712

Accrued compensation and benefits
34,040

 
36,292

Deferred revenue
20,094

 
18,236

Environmental remediation liabilities
291

 
422

Other accrued liabilities
31,737

 
30,315

Total current liabilities
123,713

 
117,559

Non-current liabilities:
 
 
 
Long-term debt, net of current portion
568

 
3,860

Capital lease obligations, net of current portion
789

 
462

Income taxes payable and deferred income tax liabilities
310

 
622

Deferred revenue
68,514

 
79,104

Environmental remediation liabilities
6,973

 
5,473

Total liabilities
200,867

 
207,080

Commitments and contingencies
 
 
 
Equity:
 
 
 
Common stock, $.10 par value; 40,000,000 shares authorized, 29,053,301 and 29,049,819 shares issued and outstanding, respectively, at June 30, 2013, and 28,130,702 and 28,127,220 shares issued and outstanding, respectively, at June 30, 2012
2,905

 
2,813

Additional paid-in capital
181,874

 
179,402

Accumulated deficit
(77,405
)
 
(113,680
)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(109
)
 
(184
)
Treasury stock, at cost
(33
)
 
(33
)
Total shareholders' equity applicable to TRC Companies, Inc.
107,232

 
68,318

Noncontrolling interest
(335
)
 
(270
)
Total equity
106,897

 
68,048

Total liabilities and equity
$
307,764

 
$
275,128


TRC
650 Suffolk Street • Lowell, Massachusetts 01854
Telephone 978-970-5600 • Fax 978-453-1995