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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 10-Q

 

þ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2017

 

OR

 

¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

Commission File No. 0-30351

 

DEEP DOWN, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Nevada   75-2263732
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)   (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
     

8827 W. Sam Houston Pkwy N., Suite 100

Houston, Texas

  77040
(Address of Principal Executive Office)   (Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (281) 517-5000

 

Not applicable

(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, and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.  þ Yes   ¨ No  

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes  þ No ¨

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer”, “smaller reporting company”, and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one)

 

  Large accelerated filer  o Accelerated filer  o
  Non-accelerated filer  o Smaller reporting company  þ
  Emerging growth company  o  

 

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).Yes ¨ No  þ

 

At May 12, 2017, there were 14,750,919 shares outstanding of Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share.

 

 

 

 

 

 

   

 

 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THIS FORM 10-Q

 

Unless otherwise indicated, references to “we,” “us,” and “our” in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (“Report”) refer collectively to Deep Down, Inc., a Nevada corporation (“Deep Down”), and its directly and indirectly wholly-owned subsidiaries.

 

Deep Down is the parent company to the following directly and indirectly wholly-owned subsidiaries: Deep Down, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Deep Down Delaware”); Deep Down International Holdings, LLC, a Nevada limited liability company (“DDIH”), and Deep Down Brasil - Solucoes em Petroleo e Gas, Ltda, a Brazilian limited liability company (“Deep Down Brasil”).

 

Our current operations are primarily conducted under Deep Down Delaware.  In addition to our strategy of continuing to grow and strengthen our operations, including by expanding our services and products in response to our customers’ needs, we intend to continue to seek strategic acquisitions of complementary service providers, product manufacturers and technologies applicable to supporting deepwater and ultra-deepwater offshore exploration, development and production of oil and gas reserves and other maritime operations.

 

Readers should consider the following information as they review this Report:

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

The statements contained or incorporated by reference in this Report that are not historical facts are “forward-looking statements” (as such term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995), 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 (the “Exchange Act”).  All statements other than statements of historical fact are, or may be deemed to be, forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include any statement that may project, indicate or imply future results, events, performance or achievements. The forward-looking statements contained herein are based on current expectations that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. These statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “believe,” “expect,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “intend,” “plan,” “could,” “estimate” or “anticipate,” or the negative thereof or other variations thereon or comparable terminology, or by discussions of strategy that involve risks and uncertainties.

 

Given the risks and uncertainties relating to forward-looking statements, investors should not place undue reliance on such statements.  Forward-looking statements included in this Report speak only as of the date of this Report and are not guarantees of future performance.  Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, such expectations may prove to be incorrect.  All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to us, or persons acting on our behalf, are expressly qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements. The risks and uncertainties mentioned previously relate to, among other matters, the following:

 

  · Economic uncertainty and financial market conditions may impact our customer base, suppliers and backlog;
     
  · Our backlog is subject to unexpected adjustments and cancellations and, therefore, may not be a reliable indicator of our future earnings;
     
  · Our volume of fixed-price contracts and use of percentage-of-completion accounting could result in volatility in our results of operations;
     
  · A portion of our contracts contain terms with penalty provisions;
     
  · Fluctuations in the price and supply of raw materials used to manufacture our products may reduce our profits and could materially impact our ability to meet commitments to our customers;
     
  · Our operations could be adversely impacted by the continuing effects of government regulations;
     
  · International and political events may adversely affect our operations;
     
  · Our operating results may vary significantly from quarter to quarter;
     
  · We may be unsuccessful at generating profitable internal growth;
     
  · The departure of key personnel could disrupt our business; and
     
  · Our business requires skilled labor, and we may be unable to attract and retain qualified employees.

 

 

 

 

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Document Summaries

 

Descriptions of documents and agreements contained in this Report are provided in summary form only, and such summaries are qualified in their entirety by reference to the actual documents and agreements filed as exhibits to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016, other periodic and current reports we file with the SEC or this Report.

 

Access to Filings

 

Access to our Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K, and amendments thereto, filed with or furnished to the SEC pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act, as well as reports filed electronically pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act by our officers, directors and shareholders with respect to our Common Stock, may be obtained through our website (http://www.deepdowninc.com) as soon as reasonably practicable after we or our officers, directors or shareholders have electronically filed or furnished such material with the SEC. The contents of our website are not, and shall not be deemed to be, incorporated into this Report.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

       Page No. 
         
Item 1.  Financial Statements     
   Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016   1 
   Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three Months Ended
March 31, 2017 and 2016
   2 
   Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Three Months Ended
March 31, 2017 and 2016
   3 
   Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements   4 
Item 2.  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations   8 
Item 4.  Controls and Procedures   11 

 

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
         
Item 1.  Legal Proceedings   12 
Item 2.  Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds   12 
Item 6.  Exhibits   12 
         
Signatures      13 
Index to Exhibits   14 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

DEEP DOWN, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

(In thousands, except share and par value amounts)

 

ASSETS        
         
Current assets:  March 31, 2017   December 31, 2016 
Cash  $8,013   $8,203 
Short term investment (certificate of deposit)   1,005    1,005 
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $10   4,365    5,945 
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts   1,021    1,077 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   797    864 
Total current assets   15,201    17,094 
Property, plant and equipment, net   8,015    7,938 
Intangibles, net   67    69 
Long term asset - Carousel   3,117    3,117 
Other assets   205    211 
Total assets  $26,605   $28,429 
           
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY          
           
Current liabilities:          
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities  $1,673   $1,778 
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts   1,614    3,349 
Total current liabilities   3,287    5,127 
Total liabilities   3,287    5,127 
           
Commitments and contingencies (Note 8)          
           
Stockholders' equity:          
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized, 0 shares issued and outstanding        
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 24,500,000 shares authorized, 15,408,660 shares issued   15    15 
Treasury stock, 657,741 and 587,847 shares at cost, respectively   (650)   (567)
Additional paid-in capital   73,147    73,112 
Accumulated deficit   (49,194)   (49,258)
Total stockholders' equity   23,318    23,302 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity  $26,605   $28,429 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

 

 

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DEEP DOWN, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Unaudited)

 

 

   Three Months Ended 
   March 31, 
(In thousands, except per share amounts)  2017   2016 
         
Revenues  $5,609   $4,355 
Cost of sales:          
Cost of sales   2,655    2,599 
Depreciation expense   310    322 
Total cost of sales   2,965    2,921 
Gross profit   2,644    1,434 
Operating expenses:          
Selling, general and administrative   2,509    2,788 
Depreciation and amortization   79    106 
Total operating expenses   2,588    2,894 
Operating income (loss)   56    (1,460)
Other income (expense):          
Interest income (expense), net   13    (54)
Gain on sale of assets       1,070 
Total other income   13    1,016 
Income (loss) before income taxes   69    (444)
Income tax expense   (5)   (6)
Net income (loss)  $64   $(450)
           
Net income (loss) per share:          
Basic  $   $(0.03)
Fully diluted  $   $(0.03)
           
Weighted-average shares outstanding:          
Basic   15,374    15,552 
Fully diluted   15,374    15,552 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

 

 

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DEEP DOWN, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

   Three Months Ended 
   March 31, 
(In thousands)  2017   2016 
Cash flows from operating activities:          
Net income (loss)  $64   $(450)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:          
Share-based compensation   34    155 
Write off of deferred financing fees       21 
Depreciation and amortization   389    428 
Gain on sale of assets       (1,070)
Changes in assets and liabilities:          
Accounts receivable, net of allowance   1,580    1,908 
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts   56    444 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   67    84 
Other assets   (7)   48 
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities   (105)   (284)
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts   (1,735)   194 
Net cash provided by operating activities   343    1,478 
           
Cash flows from investing activities:          
Purchases of property, plant and equipment   (456)   (103)
Proceeds from sale of assets       3,800 
Cash distribution received from joint venture       161 
Repayments on notes receivable   6    3 
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities   (450)   3,861 
           
Cash flows from financing activities:          
Deferred financing costs on bank term loan       (11)
Proceeds from bank loan drawn for working capital purposes       300 
Repayments of long-term debt       (3,047)
Cash paid for purchase of our common stock   (83)    
Net cash used in financing activities   (83)   (2,758)
Change in cash   (190)   2,581 
Cash, beginning of period   8,203    374 
Cash, end of period  $8,013   $2,955 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.

 

 

 

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Amounts in thousands except per share amounts)

 

 

NOTE 1: BASIS OF PRESENTATION

 

Basis of Presentation

 

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of Deep Down, Inc. and its directly and indirectly wholly-owned subsidiaries (“Deep Down,” “we,” “us” or the “Company”) were prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC” or the “Commission”) pertaining to interim financial information and instructions to Form 10-Q.  As permitted under those rules, certain footnotes or other financial information that are normally required by United States generally accepted accounting principles (“US GAAP”) can be condensed or omitted.  Therefore, these statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements, and footnotes thereto, included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016, filed on March 31, 2017 with the Commission.

 

Preparation of financial statements in conformity with US GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, the disclosed amounts of contingent assets and liabilities and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses. If the underlying estimates and assumptions upon which the financial statements are based change in future periods, then the actual amounts may differ from those included in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included.  

 

Principles of Consolidation

 

The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements presented herein include the accounts of Deep Down, Inc. and its directly and indirectly wholly-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.

 

Segments

 

For the quarters ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, we had one operating and reporting segment, Deep Down Delaware.

 

Recently Issued Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted

 

In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standard Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers” (“ASU 2014-09”). This update provides a five-step approach to be applied to all contracts with customers and requires expanded disclosures about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue (and the related cash flows) arising from customer contracts, significant judgments and changes in judgments used in applying the revenue model and the assets recognized from costs incurred to obtain or fulfill a contract. The effective date for this standard was deferred in July 2015 and will now be effective for us beginning January 1, 2018. The standard provides for different application methods during adoption. We are currently in the process of evaluating the potential impact this new pronouncement will have on our financial statements and will not be exercising early adoption. We are reviewing our existing contracts to identify any that may be impacted by this standard, and evaluating new contracts we are negotiating to ensure compliance with this standard. We have not completed our full evaluation and therefore cannot conclude whether the pronouncement will have a significant impact on our financial statements at this time, but we expect requirements of this standard to significantly enhance our revenue disclosures. We currently anticipate that we will utilize the modified retrospective method of adoption, however, this expectation may change following the completion of our evaluation of the impact of this pronouncement on our financial statements.

 

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, “Leases (Topic 842) (“ASU 2016-02”)”. The amendments in this update require, among other things, that lessees recognize the following for all leases (with the exception of short-term leases) at the commencement date: (1) a lease liability, which is a lessee's obligation to make lease payments arising from a lease, measured on a discounted basis; and (2) a right-of-use asset, which is an asset that represents the lessee's right to use, or control the use of, a specified asset for the lease term. Lessees and lessors must apply a modified retrospective transition approach for leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented in the financial statements. The amendments are effective for us beginning January 1, 2019. We do not anticipate the adoption of ASU 2016-02 will have a material effect on our results of operations and are still evaluating the impact on our financial position.

 

 

 

 

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Amounts in thousands except per share amounts)

 

 

In October 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-16, “Intra-Entity Transfers of Assets Other Than Inventory.” This update requires that income tax consequences are recognized on an intra-entity transfer of an asset other than inventory when the transfer occurs. The amendments in this ASU are effective for us on January 1, 2018. We are currently evaluating the impact of this ASU on our consolidated financial statements.

 

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-01, “Business Combinations.” This new ASU clarified the definition of a business with the objective of adding guidance to assist entities with evaluating whether transactions should be accounted for as acquisitions (or disposals) of assets or businesses. The new standard is effective for us January 1, 2018 and will be applied prospectively. We are currently evaluating the impact of our pending adoption of the new standard, but do not expect it to have a material impact on our consolidated financial position or results of operations.

 

In February 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-05, “Other Income—Gains and Losses from the Derecognition of Nonfinancial Assets” (“ASU 2017-05”). This update clarifies the scope of accounting for the derecognition or partial sale of nonfinancial assets to exclude all businesses and nonprofit activities. ASU 2017-05 also provides a definition for in-substance nonfinancial assets and additional guidance on partial sales of nonfinancial assets. We are currently evaluating the effect of ASU No. 2017-05 on our consolidated financial statements and will adopt ASU 2017-05 in conjunction with ASU 2014-09 on January 1, 2018.

 

NOTE 2: BILLINGS, COSTS AND ESTIMATED EARNINGS ON UNCOMPLETED CONTRACTS

 

The components of billings, costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts are summarized below:

 

   March 31, 2017   December 31, 2016 
Costs incurred on uncompleted contracts  $9,811   $8,858 
Estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts   7,884    6,777 
    17,695    15,635 
Less: Billings to date on uncompleted contracts   (18,288)   (17,907)
   $(593)  $(2,272)
           
Included in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets under the following captions:          
           
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts  $1,021   $1,077 
           
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts   (1,614)   (3,349)
   $(593)  $(2,272)

 

The balance in costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 consisted primarily of earned but unbilled revenues related to fixed-price projects.

 

The balance in billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 consisted primarily of unearned billings related to fixed-price projects.

 

 

 

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Amounts in thousands except per share amounts)

 

 

NOTE 3: PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

 

The components of net property, plant and equipment are summarized below:

 

   March 31, 2017   December 31, 2016   Range of Asset Lives 
Buildings and improvements  $5   $5    7 - 36 years 
Leasehold improvements   908    908    2 - 5 years 
Equipment   16,556    16,360    2 - 30 years 
Furniture, computers and office equipment   1,274    1,274    2 - 8 years 
Construction in progress   846    586     
Total property, plant and equipment   19,589    19,133      
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization   (11,574)   (11,195)     
Property, plant and equipment, net  $8,015   $7,938      

 

NOTE 4: LONG-TERM DEBT

 

Credit Facility

 

From 2008 through June 30, 2016, we maintained a credit facility (the “Facility”) with Whitney Bank.

 

In March 2016, we paid all borrowings under the Facility with proceeds received from the sale of our Channelview location. Following the expiration of the Facility on June 30, 2016, we no longer have any credit facilities available to us.

 

NOTE 5: SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION

 

We have a share-based compensation plan, the “2003 Directors, Officers and Consultants Stock Option, Stock Warrant and Stock Award Plan” (the “Plan”). Awards of common stock and options to purchase common stock granted under the Plan have vesting periods of three years and options are exercisable for two years once fully vested. Share-based compensation expense related to awards is based on the fair value at the date of grant, and is recognized over the requisite expected service period, net of estimated forfeitures. Under the Plan, the total number of options permitted is 15 percent of issued and outstanding common shares.

 

Summary of Nonvested Shares of Restricted Stock

 

For the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, we recognized a total of $34 and $155, respectively, of share-based compensation expense related to restricted stock awards, which is included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations. There were no new stock grants during the three months ended March 31, 2017. The unamortized estimated fair value of nonvested shares of restricted stock awards was $105 at March 31, 2017. These costs are expected to be recognized as expense over a weighted average period of 0.58 years.

 

NOTE 6: TREASURY STOCK

 

On May 23, 2016, our Board of Directors authorized a repurchase program (the “Repurchase Program”) under which we may repurchase up to $1,000 of our outstanding stock. The purchases may be made from time to time in the open market, through privately negotiated transactions and Rule 10b5-1 trading plans in accordance with applicable laws, rules and regulations. The Repurchase Program will be funded from cash on hand and cash provided by operating activities. The Repurchase Program was scheduled to expire as of the close of business on March 31, 2017. As of March 31, 2017, we have purchased approximately 658 shares at a total cost of $650 under this Repurchase Program. The average price per share of treasury stock through March 31, 2017 was $0.99. Treasury shares are accounted for using the cost method.

 

On March 29, 2017, our Board of Directors authorized a renewal and extension of the Repurchase Program for an additional $1,000 until March 31, 2018.

 

 

 

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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Amounts in thousands except per share amounts)

 

 

NOTE 7: INCOME TAXES

 

Income tax expense during interim periods is based on applying the estimated annual effective income tax rate to interim period operations. The estimated annual effective income tax rate may vary from the statutory rate due to the impact of permanent items relative to our pre-tax income, as well as by any valuation allowance recorded.  We employ an asset and liability approach that results in the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between the financial basis and the tax basis of those assets and liabilities. A valuation allowance is established when it is more likely than not that some of the deferred tax assets will not be realized.  Although our future projections indicate that we may be able to realize some of these deferred tax assets, due to the degree of uncertainty of these projections, at March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016 management has recorded a full deferred tax asset valuation allowance.

 

NOTE 8: COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

Litigation

 

From time to time we are involved in legal proceedings arising from the normal course of business. As of March 31, 2017, we were engaged in one previously disclosed material legal dispute which has been resolved. See Note 10 below.

 

Operating Leases

 

We lease certain offices, facilities, equipment and vehicles under non-cancellable operating and capital leases expiring at various dates through 2023.

 

NOTE 9: EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE

 

Basic earnings per share (“EPS”) is calculated by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS is calculated by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted-average number of common shares and dilutive common stock equivalents (warrants, nonvested stock awards and stock options) outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS reflects the potential dilution that could occur if options to purchase common stock were exercised for shares of common stock and all nonvested stock awards vest.

 

At March 31, 2017 and 2016, there were no potentially dilutive securities outstanding.

 

NOTE 10:  SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

We have evaluated subsequent events through the date the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements in this Report were filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. After March 31, 2017, but prior to the filing date of this Report, we settled a previously disclosed legal dispute.

 

In December 2014 we delivered a carousel to our customer on a lease or purchase arrangement. At the completion of our customer’s requirement, we were advised by the customer it was not going to purchase the carousel, so we picked up the carousel and returned it to our facility. We then invoiced the customer. The customer disputed the invoices. An arbitration proceeding was filed. The parties agreed to settle the dispute.

 

 

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

 

The following discussion and analysis provides information that management believes is relevant for an assessment and understanding of our results of operations and financial condition. This information should be read in conjunction with our audited historical consolidated financial statements, which are included in our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 31, 2017 and our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, and notes thereto, included with this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (“Report”) in Part I. Item 1. “Financial Statements.”

 

General

 

We are an oilfield services company specializing in complex deepwater and ultra-deepwater oil production distribution system support services, serving the worldwide offshore exploration and production industry. Our services and technological solutions include distribution system installation support and engineering services, umbilical terminations, loose-tube steel flying leads, buoyancy products and services, remotely operated vehicles (“ROVs”) and toolings. We support subsea engineering, installation, commissioning, and maintenance projects through specialized, highly experienced service teams and engineered technological solutions. Our primary focus is on more complex deepwater and ultra-deepwater oil production distribution system support services and technologies, used between the platform and the wellhead.

 

In Part I. Item 2 “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” all dollar and share amounts are in thousands of dollars and shares, respectively, unless otherwise indicated.

 

Industry and Executive Outlook

 

The oil and gas industry has largely adapted to the new normal of lower oil prices. While there is some optimism about higher prices in the mid to long-term horizon, most companies are developing project strategies with current prices in mind.

 

Our strategic shift towards working primarily for operators continues to bear fruit. These operators are increasingly realizing the cost and schedule benefits of working directly with us, by eliminating the need for equipment manufacturers, without requiring us to reduce our competitive prices. The increased costs of packaging products through the equipment manufacturers outweigh the previously envisioned benefits, especially with the increased focus on standardization and cost optimization across the industry.

 

While we initially saw some prolonged engineering cycles resulting from our modified contracting and project execution strategy, we are now reaping the fruits of this strategy. The positive results of the quarter ended March 31, 2017 are a testament to the mutually beneficial, open and collaborative nature of some of our large projects. Our customers have also realized significant cost savings, while getting the desired solutions.

 

As we continue to adapt to our traditional customers’ changing strategies, our reputation as a solution provider continues to expand beyond the oil and gas industry. We are fielding more and more requests for assistance from the academic world, and from participants in other growing technological fields, all of whom perceive our present successes to be transferable towards their areas. Concurrently, we are finding many of these technologies to be suitable for oil and gas applications, and will be discussing these further with our existing customers, while evaluating how to derive the most benefit from them.

 

We continue to feel confident that our backlog, strong balance sheet, and continuous organizational optimization efforts, will enable us to continue providing the most value for our customers, shareholders and employees.

 

Results of Operations

 

Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 Compared to Three Months Ended March 31, 2016

 

Revenues. Revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2017 were $5,609 compared to revenues of $4,355 for the three months ended March 31, 2016. The $1,254, or 29 percent, increase was primarily the result of commencing the service portions of certain large projects during the three months ended March 31, 2017, which includes long-term rental of our equipment.

 

Gross profit. Gross profit in the first quarter of 2017 was $2,644, or 47 percent of revenues, compared to $1,434, or 33 percent of revenues, for the three months ended March 31, 2016. The $1,210 and 14 percent increases in gross profit and gross profit percentage, respectively, were due primarily to increased revenues and a larger proportion of higher margin service work.

 

 

 

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Selling, general and administrative expenses. Selling, general and administrative expenses (“SG&A”) were $2,509, or 45 percent of revenues, for the three months ended March 31, 2017 compared to $2,788, or 64 percent of revenues, for the three months ended March 31, 2016. The $279 decrease is due primarily to a reduction in certain SG&A salaries and associated taxes and benefits incurred in 2016 that we did not incur in 2017.

 

Other income (expense). For the three months ended March 31, 2016, we recognized a gain on sale of assets of $1,070 related to the sale of our Channelview location.

 

Modified EBITDA. Our management evaluates our performance based on a non-GAAP measure which consists of earnings (net income or loss) available to common shareholders before net interest expense, income taxes, non-cash share-based compensation expense, equity in net income or loss of joint venture, non-cash impairments, depreciation and amortization, other non-cash items and one-time charges (“Modified EBITDA”).  This measure may not be comparable to similarly titled measures employed by other companies and is not a measure of performance calculated in accordance with US GAAP. The measure should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for operating income or loss, net income or loss, cash flows provided by operating, investing or financing activities, or other cash flow data prepared in accordance with US GAAP. The amounts included in the Modified EBITDA calculation, however, are derived from amounts included in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations.

 

We believe Modified EBITDA is useful to investors in evaluating our operating performance because it is widely used to measure a company’s operating performance, which can vary substantially from company to company depending upon accounting methods and book value of assets, financing methods, capital structure and the method by which assets were acquired. It helps investors more meaningfully evaluate and compare the results of our operations from period to period by removing the impact of our capital structure (primarily interest); asset base (primarily depreciation and amortization); actions that do not affect liquidity (share-based compensation expense, equity in net income or loss of joint venture) from our operating results; and it helps investors identify items that are within our operational control. Depreciation and amortization charges, while a component of operating income, are fixed at the time of the asset purchase or acquisition in accordance with the depreciable lives of the related asset and as such are not a directly controllable period operating charge.

 

The following is a reconciliation of net income (loss) to Modified EBITDA for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016:

 

   Three Months Ended 
   March 31, 
   2017   2016 
Net income (loss)  $64   $(450)
Less gain on sale of assets       (1,070)
(Deduct) add back interest (income) expense, net   (13)   54 
Add back depreciation and amortization   389    428 
Add back income tax expense   5    6 
Add back share-based compensation   34    155 
Modified EBITDA (EBITDA loss)  $479   $(877)

 

Modified EBITDA was $479 for the three months ended March 31, 2017 compared to Modified EBITDA loss of $(877) for the three months ended March 31, 2016. The $1,356 increase in Modified EBITDA was primarily due to increased net income in 2017, as well as exclusion of gain on sale of assets in 2016 related to our Channelview property.

 

 

 

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

 

Overview

 

Historically, we have supplemented the financing of our capital needs through debt and equity financings.

 

Credit Facility

 

From 2008 through June 30, 2016, we maintained a credit facility (the “Facility”) with Whitney Bank.

 

In March 2016, we paid all borrowings under the Facility with proceeds received from the sale of our Channelview location. Following the expiration of the Facility on June 30, 2016, we no longer have any credit facilities available to us.

 

As a result of cash we expect to generate from operations, we believe we will have adequate liquidity to meet our future operating requirements.

 

Inflation and Seasonality

 

We do not believe that our operations are significantly impacted by inflation.  Our business is not significantly seasonal in nature.

 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

 

We have no off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on our financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources that are material to investors.

 

Critical Accounting Estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. The most significant estimates used in our financial statements relate to revenue recognition where we use percentage-of completion accounting on our large fixed-price contracts, the allowance for doubtful accounts, and the valuation allowance for deferred income tax assets. These estimates require judgments, which we base on historical experience and on various other assumptions, as well as specific circumstances. Estimates may change as new events occur, additional information becomes available or operating environments change.

 

Refer to Part II. Item 2 “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 for a discussion of our critical accounting policies and estimates.

 

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

 

Except as set forth in Note 1 to our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, management has not yet determined whether recently issued accounting standards, which are not yet effective, will have a material impact on our condensed consolidated financial statements upon adoption.

 

 

 

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ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

  

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures.   The Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that such information required to be disclosed by the Company in reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act, as amended, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. The Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are also designed to ensure that such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including the principal executive and the principal financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures. There are inherent limitations to the effectiveness of any system of disclosure controls and procedures, including the possibility of human error and the circumvention or overriding of controls and procedures. Accordingly, even effective disclosure controls and procedures can only provide reasonable assurance that control objectives are attained. The Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are designed to provide such reasonable assurance.

 

The Company’s management, with the participation of the principal executive and principal financial officer, evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of March 31, 2017, as required by Rule 13a-15(e) of the Exchange Act. Based upon that evaluation, the principal executive and the principal financial officer have concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of March 31, 2017.

 

Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting.   The Company’s management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal controls over financial reporting, as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) of the Exchange Act. Although the internal controls over financial reporting were not audited, the Company’s management, including the principal executive and principal financial officer, assessed the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting as of March 31, 2017, based on criteria issued in 2013 by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) entitled “Internal Control-Integrated Framework.” Upon evaluation, the Company’s management has concluded that the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting were effective as of March 31, 2017.

 

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting.   The Company’s management, with the participation of the principal executive and principal financial officer, have concluded there were no changes in internal control during the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2017.

 

 

 

 

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PART II. – OTHER INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

 

From time to time we are involved in legal proceedings arising from the normal course of business.

 

In December 2014 we delivered a carousel to our customer on a lease or purchase arrangement. At the completion of our customer’s requirement, we were advised by the customer it was not going to purchase the carousel, so we picked up the carousel and returned it to our facility. We then invoiced the customer. The customer disputed the invoices. An arbitration proceeding was filed. The parties agreed to settle the dispute.

 

ITEM 2.  UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

 

The table below summarizes information about our purchases of common stock, based on trade date, during the quarter ended March 31, 2017:

 

 

ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

 

    Total Number of Shares Purchased    Average Price Paid per Share    Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Programs    Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Programs (1) 
January 1 - January 31   34,384   $1.2990    34,384   $388,199 
February 1 - February 28   9,550    1.1354    9,550    377,356 
March 1 - March 31   25,960    1.0786    25,960    1,349,357(2)
Total activity for the three months ended March 31, 2017   69,894   $1.1948    69,894   $1,349,357 

 

 

(1) On May 23, 2016, we announced our Board of Directors authorized a repurchase program (the “Repurchase Program”) under which we may repurchase up to $1,000,000 of our outstanding stock. The Repurchase Program was scheduled to expire as of the close of business on March 31, 2017.

 

(2) On March 29, 2017, our Board of Directors authorized a renewal and extension of the Repurchase Program for an additional $1,000,000 until March 31, 2018.

 

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS

 

Information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference from the section entitled “Index of Exhibits” of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2017.

 

 

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) 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.

 

  DEEP DOWN, INC.
  (Registrant)
   
   
Date: May 15, 2017  
  By: /s/ Ronald E. Smith
  Ronald E. Smith
  President and Chief Executive Officer
  (Principal Executive Officer)
   
   
  By: /s/ Eugene L. Butler
  Eugene L. Butler
  Executive Chairman and Chief Financial Officer
  (Principal Financial Officer)
   
   
  By: /s/ Matthew Auger
  Matthew Auger
  Controller
  (Principal Accounting Officer)

 

 

 

 

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INDEX TO EXHIBITS

 

31.1*Certification of Ronald E. Smith, President and Chief Executive Officer, furnished pursuant to Rules 13a-14(a) and 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
   
31.2*Certification of Eugene L. Butler, Chief Financial Officer, furnished pursuant to Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
   
32*Statement of Ronald E. Smith, President and Chief Executive Officer and Eugene L. Butler, Chief Financial Officer, furnished pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
   
101.INS*XBRL Instance Document
   
101.SCH*XBRL Schema Document
   
101.CAL*XBRL Calculation Linkbase Document
   
101.DEF*XBRL Definition Linkbase Document
   
101.LAB*XBRL Label Linkbase Document
   
101.PRE*XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document

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* Filed or furnished herewith.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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