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Exhibit 99.1

 

January 28, 2015

 

Tetra Tech Reports First Quarter Results

 

 

·

Q1 EPS $0.41 – Exceeded guidance

 

 

 

 

 

 

·

WEI / RME backlog up 5%

 

 

 

 

 

 

·

Declared quarterly dividend

 

 

 

Pasadena, California. Tetra Tech, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTEK) today announced results for the fiscal 2015 first quarter ended December 28, 2014.

 

First Quarter Results

 

Revenue in the quarter was $581.1 million and revenue, net of subcontractor costs1, was $437.1 million, each down 10% compared to the prior year.  The declines were primarily due to the decision to complete certain fixed-price construction activities and wind-down the Remediation and Construction Management (“RCM”) segment.  Operating income was $36.6 million and diluted earnings per share (EPS) were $0.41.  Cash generated from operations was $5.5 million.

 

Tetra Tech’s Chairman and CEO, Dan Batrack commented, “Our new Water, Environment and Infrastructure (“WEI”) and Resource Management and Energy (“RME”) segments started the year with solid first quarter results, which contributed to exceeding EPS guidance for the first quarter. In addition, combined backlog for our on-going operations grew 5% on a constant currency basis.  We continue to make progress towards completing the remaining RCM projects, and are focused on long-term growth opportunities that will leverage our technically differentiated services in the water and environmental markets.”

 

Quarterly Dividend and Share Repurchase Program

 

On January 26, 2015, Tetra Tech’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.07 per share payable on February 26, 2015 to stockholders of record as of February 11, 2015.  Additionally, in the first quarter, the Company has spent $20 million of the approved $200 million share repurchase program.

 

 


1  Tetra Tech’s revenue includes a significant amount of subcontractor costs and, therefore, the Company believes revenue, net of subcontractor costs, which is a non-GAAP financial measure, provides a valuable perspective on its business results.

 



 

Business Outlook

 

The following statements are based on current expectations.  These statements are forward-looking and the actual results could differ materially.  These statements do not include the potential impact of transactions that may be completed or developments that become evident after the date of this release.  The Business Outlook section should be read in conjunction with the information on forward-looking statements at the end of this release.

 

Tetra Tech expects diluted EPS for the second quarter of fiscal 2015 to be in the range of $0.28 to $0.32.  Revenue, net of subcontractor costs, for the second quarter is expected to range from $400 million to $450 million.  For fiscal 2015, Tetra Tech is updating its guidance.  Diluted EPS is now expected to range from $1.55 to $1.70. Cash EPS2 is expected to range from $2.30 to $2.55.  Revenue, net of subcontractor costs, for fiscal 2015 is expected to range from $1.70 billion to $1.85 billion.

 

In thousands (except EPS data)

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

December 28,
2014

 

December 29,
2013

Revenue

 

$

581,056

 

 

$

645,848

 

Subcontractor costs

 

(143,976

)

 

(162,857

)

Revenue, net of subcontractor costs

 

437,080

 

 

482,991

 

Operating income

 

36,612

 

 

43,718

 

Interest expense

 

(1,790

)

 

(2,424

)

Income tax expense

 

(9,176

)

 

(13,967

)

Net income including noncontrolling interests

 

25,646

 

 

27,327

 

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

 

(71

)

 

(12

)

Net income attributable to Tetra Tech

 

$

25,575

 

 

$

27,315

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earnings per share attributable to Tetra Tech:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

0.41

 

 

$

0.43

 

Diluted

 

$

0.41

 

 

$

0.42

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted-average common shares outstanding:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

62,452

 

 

64,227

 

Diluted

 

63,112

 

 

65,048

 

 

Webcast

 

Investors will have the opportunity to access a live audio-visual webcast and supplemental financial information concerning the first quarter results through a link posted on the Company’s website at www.tetratech.com on January 29, 2015 at 8:00 a.m. (PST).

 


2  Cash EPS is a non-GAAP financial measure that provides a valuable perspective on the Company’s financial results.  Cash EPS defined as cash flow from operations divided by diluted shares outstanding.  Refer to cash flow statement for reconciliation from net income to cash flow from operations.

 

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About Tetra Tech (www.tetratech.com)

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting, engineering, program management, and construction management services.  The Company supports commercial and government clients focused on water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, and energy.  With 13,000 staff worldwide, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems.

 

CONTACTS:
Jim Wu, Investor Relations
Charlie MacPherson, Media & Public Relations
(626) 470-2844

 

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include information concerning future events and the future financial performance of Tetra Tech that involve risks and uncertainties. Readers are cautioned that these forward-looking statements are only predictions and may differ materially from actual future events or results. Readers are urged to read the documents filed by Tetra Tech with the SEC, specifically the most recent reports on Form 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K, each as it may be amended from time to time, which identify risk factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. Among the important factors or risks that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements in this release are:  worldwide political and economic uncertainties; fluctuations in annual revenue, expenses, and operating results; the cyclicality in demand for our overall services; the cyclicality in demand for mining services; the cyclicality in demand for oil and gas services; concentration of revenues from U.S. government agencies and potential funding disruptions by these agencies; violations of U.S. government contractor regulations; dependence on winning or renewing U.S. government contracts; the delay or unavailability of public funding on U.S. government contracts; the U.S. government’s right to modify, delay, curtail or terminate contracts at its convenience; credit risks associated with certain commercial clients; risks associated with international operations; the failure to comply with worldwide anti-bribery laws; the failure to comply with domestic and international export laws; the failure to properly manage projects; the loss of key personnel or the inability to attract and retain qualified personnel; the use of estimates and assumptions in the preparation of financial statements; the ability to maintain adequate workforce utilization; the use of the percentage-of-completion method of accounting; the inability to accurately estimate and control contract costs; the failure to adequately recover on our claims for additional contract costs; the failure to win or renew contracts with private and public sector clients; acquisition strategy and integration risks; goodwill or other intangible asset impairment; growth strategy management; backlog cancellation and adjustments; the failure of partners to perform on joint projects; the failure of subcontractors to satisfy their obligations; requirements to pay liquidated damages based on contract performance; changes in resource management, environmental, or infrastructure industry laws, regulations, or programs; changes in capital markets and the access to capital; credit agreement covenants; industry competition; liability related to legal proceedings, investigations, and disputes; the availability of third-party insurance coverage; the ability to obtain adequate bonding; employee, agent, or partner misconduct; employee risks related to international travel; safety programs; conflict of interest issues; liabilities relating to reports and opinions; liabilities relating to environmental laws and regulations; force majeure events; protection of intellectual property rights; the interruption of systems and information technology; the ability to impede a business combination based on Delaware law and charter documents; and stock price volatility. Any projections in this release are based on limited information currently available to Tetra Tech, which is subject to change. Although any such projections and the factors influencing them will likely change, Tetra Tech will not necessarily update the information, since Tetra Tech will only provide guidance at certain points during the year. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements since such information speaks only as of the date of this release.

 

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Tetra Tech, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income

(unaudited - in thousands, except per share data)

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

 

December 28,

 

 

December 29,

 

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenue

 

  $

581,056

 

 

  $

645,848

 

Subcontractor costs

 

(143,976

)

 

(162,857

)

Other costs of revenue

 

(358,281

)

 

(396,528

)

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

(42,187

)

 

(47,375

)

Contingent consideration - fair value adjustments

 

-    

 

 

4,630

 

Operating income

 

36,612

 

 

43,718

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense

 

(1,790

)

 

(2,424

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income before income tax expense

 

34,822

 

 

41,294

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income tax expense

 

(9,176

)

 

(13,967

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income including noncontrolling interests

 

25,646

 

 

27,327

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

 

(71

)

 

(12

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income attributable to Tetra Tech

 

  $

25,575

 

 

  $

27,315

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income attributable to Tetra Tech per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

  $

0.41

 

 

  $

0.43

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted

 

  $

0.41

 

 

  $

0.42

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted-average common shares outstanding:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

62,452

 

 

64,227

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted

 

63,112

 

 

65,048

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash dividends paid per share

 

  $

0.07

 

 

  $

-    

 

 



 

Tetra Tech, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(unaudited - in thousands, except par value)

 

 

 

December 28,
2014

 

 

September 28,
2014

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current Assets:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

  $

98,890

 

 

  $

122,379

 

Accounts receivable - net

 

667,425

 

 

701,892

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

53,040

 

 

52,256

 

Income taxes receivable

 

25,338

 

 

22,076

 

Total current assets

 

844,693

 

 

898,603

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property and equipment - net

 

70,661

 

 

73,864

 

Investments in and advances to unconsolidated joint ventures

 

1,936

 

 

2,140

 

Goodwill

 

698,833

 

 

714,190

 

Intangible assets - net

 

55,889

 

 

63,095

 

Other long-term assets

 

24,124

 

 

24,512

 

Total Assets

 

  $

1,696,136

 

 

  $

1,776,404

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities and Equity

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current Liabilities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable

 

  $

116,571

 

 

  $

175,952

 

Accrued compensation

 

96,838

 

 

110,186

 

Billings in excess of costs on uncompleted contracts

 

106,882

 

 

103,343

 

Deferred income taxes

 

19,916

 

 

20,387

 

Current portion of long-term debt

 

10,907

 

 

10,989

 

Estimated contingent earn-out liabilities

 

6,786

 

 

3,568

 

Other current liabilities

 

78,467

 

 

79,436

 

Total current liabilities

 

436,367

 

 

503,861

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deferred income taxes

 

33,483

 

 

28,786

 

Long-term debt

 

190,116

 

 

192,842

 

Long-term estimated contingent earn-out liabilities

 

-    

 

 

3,462

 

Other long-term liabilities

 

39,122

 

 

34,397

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commitments and contingencies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred stock - authorized, 2,000 shares of $0.01 par value; no shares issued and outstanding at December 28, 2014, and September 28, 2014

 

-    

 

 

-    

 

Common stock - authorized, 150,000 shares of $0.01 par value; issued and outstanding, 62,169 and 62,591 shares at December 28, 2014, and September 28, 2014, respectively

 

622

 

 

626

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

390,214

 

 

402,516

 

Accumulated other comprehensive income

 

(67,587

)

 

(42,538

)

Retained earnings

 

672,677

 

 

651,475

 

Tetra Tech stockholders’ equity

 

995,926

 

 

1,012,079

 

Noncontrolling interests

 

1,122

 

 

977

 

Total equity

 

997,048

 

 

1,013,056

 

Total Liabilities and Equity

 

  $

1,696,136

 

 

  $

1,776,404

 

 



 

TETRA TECH, INC

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(unaudited - in thousands)

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

 

December 28,

 

 

December 29,

 

 

 

2014

 

 

2013

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income including noncontrolling interests

 

  $

25,646

 

 

  $

27,327

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash from operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

12,992

 

 

15,914

 

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated joint ventures

 

(650

)

 

(650

)

Distributions of earnings from unconsolidated joint ventures

 

810

 

 

364

 

Stock-based compensation

 

2,840

 

 

2,339

 

Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation

 

(142

)

 

(213

)

Deferred income taxes

 

4,846

 

 

557

 

Provision for doubtful accounts

 

(1,150

)

 

3,069

 

Fair value adjustments to contingent consideration

 

-    

 

 

(4,630

)

Foreign exchange loss (gain)

 

120

 

 

(91

)

(Gain) loss on disposal of property and equipment

 

(51

)

 

1,035

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of business acquisitions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts receivable

 

35,617

 

 

19,237

 

Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

769

 

 

(3,928

)

Accounts payable

 

(59,382

)

 

(6,186

)

Accrued compensation

 

(13,348

)

 

(13,646

)

Billings in excess of costs on uncompleted contracts

 

3,539

 

 

12,671

 

Other liabilities

 

(6,276

)

 

(7,790

)

Income taxes receivable/payable

 

(726

)

 

(3,660

)

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

5,454

 

 

41,719

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Capital expenditures

 

(7,137

)

 

(6,602

)

Payments for business acquisitions, net of cash acquired

 

-    

 

 

(10,678

)

Proceeds from sale of property and equipment

 

5,216

 

 

1,926

 

Payment received on note for sale of operation

 

-    

 

 

3,900

 

Net cash used in investing activities

 

(1,921

)

 

(11,454

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Payments on long-term debt

 

(15,926

)

 

(233

)

Proceeds from borrowings

 

13,493

 

 

-    

 

Payments of earn-out liabilities

 

-    

 

 

(1,589

)

Net change overdrafts

 

-    

 

 

(915

)

Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation

 

142

 

 

213

 

Repurchases of common stock

 

(20,167

)

 

-    

 

Dividends paid

 

(4,372

)

 

-    

 

Net proceeds from issuance of common stock

 

1,521

 

 

6,327

 

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

 

(25,309

)

 

3,803

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash

 

(1,713

)

 

(2,577

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents

 

(23,489

)

 

31,491

 

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

 

122,379

 

 

129,305

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

 

  $

98,890

 

 

  $

160,796

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplemental information:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash paid during the period for:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest

 

  $

1,867

 

 

  $

2,251

 

Income taxes, net of refunds received

 

  $

4,700

 

 

  $

16,158