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Exhibit 99.1

Investor Contact:
 
Company Contact:
Dennis Walsh, Vice President
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 2014 Financial Results
Strong Demand Drives 11% NSR and 13% Operating Income Growth for Fiscal 2014

Lowell, MA, September 10, 2014 - 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 three months and fiscal year ended June 30, 2014.

Financial Highlights
 
Three Months Ended
 
Year Ended
 
June 30,
 
June 30,
 
June 30,
 
June 30,
(In millions, except per share data)
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net service revenue (1)
$
94.5

 
$
86.9

 
$
355.0

 
$
320.4

Insurance recoverables and other income
$
0.3

 
$
0.8

 
$
17.9

 
$
4.5

Operating income
$
9.0

 
$
6.2

 
$
20.9

 
$
18.6

Federal and state income tax (provision) benefit (2)
$
(3.9
)
 
$
18.7

 
$
(8.7
)
 
$
18.0

Net income applicable to TRC Companies, Inc.
$
5.0

 
$
24.8

 
$
12.1

 
$
36.3

Diluted earnings per common share (2)
$
0.17

 
$
0.83

 
$
0.40

 
$
1.23

Diluted weighted-average common shares outstanding
30.3

 
29.8

 
30.1

 
29.6


(1) The Company believes net service revenue (NSR) best reflects the value of services provided and is the most meaningful indicator of revenue performance.
(2) The three months and year ended June 30, 2013 were impacted by the release of a deferred tax asset valuation allowance which significantly increased net income and earnings per share.


Comments on the Results

“Our fourth quarter and fiscal 2014 NSR growth was driven by strong demand across all three of our segments. Organic and acquisition-related growth was evenly balanced for the year at 51% and 49%, respectively,” said Chris Vincze Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.


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



“In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2014, NSR was up 9% compared to the same period of fiscal 2013, while operating income was up 45%. For the full fiscal year, NSR was up 11% and operating income was up 13%. Comparative net income was significantly impacted by taxes. In fiscal 2013 we recorded a tax benefit of $18.0 million due to the release of our deferred tax asset valuation allowance, whereas in fiscal 2014 we recorded a tax provision of $8.7 million.
    
“Our Energy segment continues to drive top-line growth, primarily due to geographic expansion, increased demand for testing and commissioning services, and continued investment by utility customers in transmission and distribution system improvements. Segment NSR increased 18% for the fourth quarter and 21% for the full year compared to the prior fiscal year, while profit was up 11% in the fourth quarter and 14% for the full year.

“An increasing pace of remediation and pipeline permitting in our Environmental segment resulted in a 2% increase in NSR for the quarter and 5% for the full year. Strong project performance on fixed-price projects contributed to the segment’s 7% and 15% profit growth in the quarter and full year, respectively.

“Infrastructure NSR grew 8% in the fourth quarter and 6% for the year while segment profit was up 2% in the quarter and 1% for the year. State government clients are continuing to commit capital for transportation-related projects and we are making strategic hires to accommodate additional work on several large construction engineering projects.


Business Outlook

“TRC is well-positioned to deliver top-line growth and improve margins as we begin fiscal 2015. Our strategy is to grow through geographic expansion, enhanced technical capabilities, and increased investment in strategic markets. We are focused on markets in which we have a track record of success, including power generation, transmission and distribution, oil and gas, and transportation. Our sales and marketing programs emphasize TRC’s comprehensive capabilities across the entire project cycle. Aided by our strong balance sheet, we will also continue to pursue strategic acquisitions that expand our platform in key North American markets,” 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 10, 2014 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) 407-5790 or (201) 689-8328. 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 and StockTwits 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, 2014, 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.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)

 
Three Months Ended
 
Year Ended
 
June 30,
2014
 
June 30,
2013
 
June 30,
2014
 
June 30,
2013
Gross revenue
$
125,675

 
$
118,955

 
$
475,677

 
$
441,517

Less subcontractor costs and other direct reimbursable charges
31,183

 
32,066

 
120,721

 
121,114

Net service revenue
94,492

 
86,889

 
354,956

 
320,403

Interest income from contractual arrangements
26

 
53

 
52

 
239

Insurance recoverables and other income
261

 
789

 
17,874

 
4,514

Operating costs and expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cost of services (exclusive of costs shown separately below)
77,194

 
69,849

 
312,108

 
268,545

General and administrative expenses
6,411

 
9,774

 
31,053

 
30,739

Provision for doubtful accounts

 

 

 
408

Depreciation and amortization
2,213

 
1,944

 
8,800

 
6,903

Total operating costs and expenses
85,818

 
81,567

 
351,961

 
306,595

Operating income
8,961

 
6,164

 
20,921

 
18,561

Interest expense
(17
)
 
(67
)
 
(169
)
 
(337
)
Income from operations before taxes
8,944

 
6,097

 
20,752

 
18,224

Federal and state income tax (provision) benefit
(3,912
)
 
18,666

 
(8,742
)
 
17,986

Net income
5,032

 
24,763

 
12,010

 
36,210

Net loss applicable to noncontrolling interest
5

 
16

 
41

 
65

Net income applicable to TRC Companies, Inc.
$
5,037

 
$
24,779

 
$
12,051

 
$
36,275

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic earnings per common share
$
0.17

 
$
0.85

 
$
0.41

 
$
1.26

Diluted earnings per common share
$
0.17

 
$
0.83

 
$
0.40

 
$
1.23

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted-average common shares outstanding:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
29,725

 
29,031

 
29,594

 
28,843

Diluted
30,290

 
29,776

 
30,140

 
29,601



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



TRC Companies, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands, except share data)
(Unaudited)
 
June 30,
2014
 
June 30,
2013
ASSETS
 
 
 
Current assets:
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
27,597

 
$
18,136

Restricted cash
5,756

 

Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts
116,937

 
109,320

Insurance recoverable - environmental remediation
42,062

 
26,305

Restricted investments
2,934

 
5,582

Deferred income tax assets
12,293

 
12,518

Income taxes refundable
1,021

 
1,444

Prepaid expenses and other current assets
12,441

 
12,045

Total current assets
221,041

 
185,350

Property and equipment:
 
 
 
Land and building
480

 
480

Equipment, furniture and fixtures
54,340

 
51,104

Leasehold improvements
5,420

 
5,421

 
60,240

 
57,005

Less accumulated depreciation and amortization
(47,190
)
 
(43,171
)
Property and equipment, net
13,050

 
13,834

Goodwill
31,679

 
28,797

Investments in and advances to unconsolidated affiliates and construction joint ventures
112

 
113

Long-term deferred income tax assets
4,267

 
6,601

Long-term restricted investments
23,537

 
27,580

Long-term prepaid insurance
28,521

 
31,497

Other assets
13,378

 
13,992

Total assets
$
335,585

 
$
307,764

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
 
 
 
Current liabilities:
 
 
 
Current portion of long-term debt
$
463

 
$
4,745

Current portion of capital lease obligations
562

 
568

Accounts payable
32,663

 
32,238

Accrued compensation and benefits
36,586

 
34,040

Deferred revenue
14,503

 
20,094

Environmental remediation liabilities
138

 
291

Other accrued liabilities
47,310

 
31,737

Total current liabilities
132,225

 
123,713

Non-current liabilities:
 
 
 
Long-term debt, net of current portion
105

 
568

Capital lease obligations, net of current portion
167

 
789

Income taxes payable and deferred income tax liabilities
1,539

 
310

Deferred revenue
70,398

 
68,514

Environmental remediation liabilities
6,268

 
6,973

Total liabilities
210,702

 
200,867

Commitments and contingencies
 
 
 
Equity:
 
 
 
Common stock, $.10 par value; 40,000,000 shares authorized, 29,752,934 and 29,749,452 shares issued and outstanding, respectively, at June 30, 2014, and 29,053,301 and 29,049,819 shares issued and outstanding, respectively, at June 30, 2013
2,975

 
2,905

Additional paid-in capital
187,748

 
181,874

Accumulated deficit
(65,354
)
 
(77,405
)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(77
)
 
(109
)
Treasury stock, at cost
(33
)
 
(33
)
Total shareholders' equity applicable to TRC Companies, Inc.
125,259

 
107,232

Noncontrolling interest
(376
)
 
(335
)
Total equity
124,883

 
106,897

Total liabilities and equity
$
335,585

 
$
307,764


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