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BWX Technologies Announces Third Quarter 2017 Results
- EPS of $0.46, up 17.9% compared to $0.39 in Third Quarter of 2016
- Revising 2017 EPS Guidance to $2.01 - $2.07
- Consolidated Backlog of $3.5B
- BWXT JVs Awarded More Than $5.7B in Contracts for NSG
- Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.11 per Share

Lynchburg, VA - November 6, 2017 - BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT) ("BWXT" or the "Company") today reported third quarter 2017 revenues of $419 million, a 10.5% increase from $380 million in the third quarter of 2016. Earnings per share (EPS) for the third quarter were $0.46 compared to $0.39 in 2016, a 17.9% increase from the prior year period.

"BWXT has continued to build upon momentum from the first half of the year, with third quarter revenues and operating income both increasing by double digits over the prior period," said Executive Chairman, Mr. John A. Fees. "Our Nuclear Operations business grew its revenue while also increasing operating margins 242 basis points. The Nuclear Power business generated revenues of $68.6 million in the third quarter of 2017 - an almost 90% increase over the third quarter of 2016 - primarily driven by last year's successful acquisition of BWXT NEC. Our Nuclear Services segment was awarded more than $1.0 billion of contracts during the third quarter and is leading a joint venture that was awarded a contract from the U.S. Department of Energy in October which could be worth up to $4.7 billion over 10 years if all options are exercised and we withstand the protest. We remain diligent in executing on our operational initiatives and are excited about the growth prospects within our markets."

Third Quarter 2017 Results of Operations
The Company's consolidated operating income is up 18.1% versus the prior year quarter to $73.7 million and up 28.8% year-to-date from the prior period. The Company also expanded consolidated operating margin by 113 basis points to 17.6% from the third quarter in 2016.

Nuclear Operations Group (NOG) had a record third quarter. Segment revenues reached $324.5 million for the third quarter of 2017, a 2.4% increase from the prior year period. NOG's revenue, through the first three quarters of 2017, was up 2.6% compared to the first nine months of 2016. NOG operating income was $71.9 million in the third quarter of 2017, almost 15.0% higher than the $62.5 million in the prior year period.

The Nuclear Power Group (NPG) segment had record revenues in the third quarter. Revenues increased to $68.6 million in the third quarter of 2017 compared to $36.1 million in the prior year period, benefiting from our acquisition of BWXT Nuclear Energy Canada Inc. (BWXT NEC). NPG's operating income was $9.3 million in the third quarter of 2017 and produced a healthy 13.6% operating margin in the quarter and a year-to-date margin of 14.8%.

The Nuclear Services Group (NSG) segment delivered $27.5 million in revenues. Year-to-date, the segment's revenue has increased 5.4% to $100.1 million compared to the same period in 2016. Operating income increased to $1.0 million in the third quarter of 2017.





"Our growing backlog year-over-year is a leading indicator of future growth in our business," said Mr. Rex D. Geveden, President and Chief Executive Officer. "NPG grew backlog $156.3 million to $527.7 million - a 42.1% increase from the third quarter of 2016 - and consolidated backlog increased 4.4% to $3.5 billion compared to the third quarter of 2016. As we continue to focus on operational excellence, we anticipate continued strong cash flow from operations, maintaining our balanced capital allocation approach by providing capital for organic growth, returning capital through dividends and opportunistic share repurchases, and retaining capacity for attractive M&A opportunities."

Liquidity and Debt
The Company generated cash from operating activities of $80.7 million in the third quarter of 2017 compared to $19.5 million in the third quarter of 2016.  At the end of the third quarter, the Company's cash and short-term investments position, net of restricted cash, was $206.4 million.

As of September 30, 2017, outstanding balances under our credit facility included $521.7 million in term loans, $0 in borrowings under the revolving line of credit, and letters of credit issued under the facility totaled $78.7 million.  As a result, the Company has $321.3 million of remaining availability under its credit facility, excluding an additional $250 million accordion provision.  We have $193 million of share repurchase authorization remaining as of September 30, 2017.

Quarterly Dividend
On November 3, 2017, our Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.11 per common share. The dividend will be payable on December 13, 2017, to shareholders of record on November 20, 2017.

Outlook
The Company narrowed its guidance for the full year 2017 and now expects adjusted earnings to be between $2.01 and $2.07 per share (previously $1.97 to $2.07). Adjusted earnings per share exclude any mark-to-market adjustments for pension and post-retirement benefits recognized during 2017 and other items listed in the non-GAAP reconciliation tables in Exhibit 1. The Company also expects NPG segment revenue for 2017 to increase to between $275 million and $290 million.

All other guidance for 2017 remains unchanged. In the 3-5 year range after 2017 (i.e. 2020-2022), the Company anticipates an adjusted EPS CAGR in the low double digits based upon our robust organic growth strategy and remaining balance sheet capacity.

Conference Call to Discuss Third Quarter 2017 Results
Date:            Tuesday, November 7, 2017, at 9:00 a.m. EST
Live Webcast:    Investor Relations section of website at www.bwxt.com




Forward-Looking Statements
BWXT cautions that this release contains forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements relating to backlog, to the extent they may be viewed as an indicator of future revenues, management's plans and expectations for our business segments, including potential growth opportunities, as well as our outlook and guidance for (i) adjusted earnings per share, NPG segment revenue, capital expenditures and R&D expenses for 2017 and (ii) adjusted earnings per share beyond 2017. These forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations and involve a number of risks and uncertainties, including, among other things, our ability to execute contracts in backlog; the lack of, or adverse changes in, Federal appropriations to government programs in which we participate; the demand for and competitiveness of nuclear power; capital priorities of power generating utilities; adverse changes in the industries in which we operate and delays, changes or termination of contracts in backlog.  If one or more of these risks or other risks materialize, actual results may vary materially from those expressed.  For a more complete discussion of these and other risk factors, see BWXT's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 and subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q.  BWXT cautions not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this release, and undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, except to the extent required by applicable law.

About BWXT
Headquartered in Lynchburg, Va., BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:BWXT) is a leading supplier of nuclear components and fuel to the U.S. government; provides technical and management services to support the U.S. government in the operation of complex facilities and environmental remediation activities; and supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry. With over 6,100 employees, BWXT has nine major operating sites in the U.S. and Canada. In addition, BWXT joint ventures provide management and operations at more than a dozen U.S. Department of Energy and two NASA facilities. Follow us on Twitter @BWXTech and learn more at www.bwxt.com.




Investor Contact:
 
Media Contact:
Alan Nethery
 
Jud Simmons
Vice President, Investor Relations
 
Media and Public Relations Director
980-365-4300
Investors@bwxt.com
 
434-522-6462
hjsimmons@bwxt.com




EXHIBIT 1

BWX TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP OPERATING INCOME AND EARNINGS PER SHARE(1)(2)(3) 
(In millions, except per share amounts)
 
 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017
 
 
GAAP
 
Performance
Guarantees
Release
 
mPower
Deconsolidation
 
Framework Agreement & Litigation
 
Impairment
(Gains) /
Charges
 
 
Non-GAAP
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating Income
$
249.2

 
$

 
$

 
$
(7.9
)
 
$

 
 
$
241.3

Other Income (Expense)
(9.8
)
 

 

 

 
(0.4
)
 
 
(10.2
)
Provision for Income Taxes
(75.6
)
 

 

 
2.8

 
0.0

 
 
(72.7
)
Net Income
163.9

 

 

 
(5.1
)
 
(0.4
)
 
 
158.4

Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
(0.4
)
 

 

 

 

 
 
(0.4
)
Net Income Attributable to BWXT
$
163.5

 
$

 
$

 
$
(5.1
)
 
$
(0.4
)
 
 
$
158.1

 
 
 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 

 
 
 

Diluted Shares Outstanding
100.4

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
100.4

Diluted Earnings per Common Share
$
1.63

 
$

 
$

 
$
(0.05
)
 
$
0.00

 
 
$
1.57

 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Effective Tax Rate
31.6%

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
31.5%


 
 
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016
 
 
GAAP
 
Performance
Guarantees
Release
 
mPower
Deconsolidation
 
Framework Agreement & Litigation
 
Impairment
(Gains) /
Charges
 
 
Non-GAAP
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating Income
$
193.4

 
$

 
$

 
$
13.9

 
$

 
 
$
207.4

Other Income (Expense)
20.3

 
(9.3
)
 
(13.6
)
 

 
(1.5
)
 
 
(4.0
)
Provision for Income Taxes
(64.3
)
 
3.4

 

 
(5.6
)
 
(0.6
)
 
 
(67.1
)
Net Income
149.4

 
(5.9
)
 
(13.6
)
 
8.3

 
(2.1
)
 
 
136.2

Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
(0.4
)
 

 

 

 

 
 
(0.4
)
Net Income Attributable to BWXT
$
149.1

 
$
(5.9
)
 
$
(13.6
)
 
$
8.3

 
$
(2.1
)
 
 
$
135.8

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

 
 
 

Diluted Shares Outstanding
104.9

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
104.9

Diluted Earnings per Common Share
$
1.42

 
$
(0.06
)
 
$
(0.13
)
 
$
0.08

 
$
(0.02
)
 
 
$
1.29

 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 

 
 
 

Effective Tax Rate
30.1%

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
33.0%

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(1) 
Tables may not foot due to rounding. 
(2) 
BWXT is providing non-GAAP information regarding certain of its historical results and guidance on future earnings per share to supplement the results provided in accordance with GAAP and it should not be considered superior to, or as a substitute for, the comparable GAAP measures. BWXT believes the non-GAAP measures provide meaningful insight and transparency into the Company’s operational performance and provides these measures to investors to help facilitate comparisons of operating results with prior periods and to assist them in understanding BWXT's ongoing operations. 
(3) 
BWXT has not included a reconciliation of provided non-GAAP guidance to the comparable GAAP measures due to the difficulty of estimating any mark-to-market adjustments for pension and post-retirement benefits, which are determined at the end of the year. 




BWX TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

ASSETS
 
 
September 30,
2017
 
December 31,
2016
 
 
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)
Current Assets:
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
203,140

 
$
125,641

Restricted cash and cash equivalents
 
7,096

 
6,130

Investments
 
3,234

 
14,517

Accounts receivable – trade, net
 
160,740

 
135,950

Accounts receivable – other
 
14,105

 
25,221

Contracts in progress
 
413,604

 
356,793

Other current assets
 
28,957

 
29,319

Total Current Assets
 
830,876

 
693,571

Property, Plant and Equipment
 
974,633

 
922,641

Less accumulated depreciation
 
661,674

 
622,955

Net Property, Plant and Equipment
 
312,959

 
299,686

Investments
 
8,917

 
9,013

Goodwill
 
217,453

 
210,788

Deferred Income Taxes
 
176,299

 
194,464

Investments in Unconsolidated Affiliates
 
39,980

 
42,854

Intangible Assets
 
113,437

 
114,748

Other Assets
 
23,591

 
14,691

TOTAL
 
$
1,723,512

 
$
1,579,815






BWX TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
 
 
September 30,
2017
 
December 31,
2016
 
 
(Unaudited)
(In thousands, except share
and per share amounts)
Current Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
Current maturities of long-term debt
 
$
27,954

 
$
27,370

Accounts payable
 
89,057

 
99,983

Accrued employee benefits
 
76,126

 
81,793

Accrued liabilities – other
 
55,841

 
72,105

Advance billings on contracts
 
198,176

 
147,148

Accrued warranty expense
 
12,713

 
11,477

Total Current Liabilities
 
459,867

 
439,876

Long-Term Debt
 
489,128

 
497,724

Accumulated Postretirement Benefit Obligation
 
19,284

 
19,059

Environmental Liabilities
 
86,958

 
81,711

Pension Liability
 
325,666

 
357,049

Other Liabilities
 
34,368

 
33,986

Commitments and Contingencies
 
 
 
 
Stockholders' Equity:
 
 
 
 
Common stock, par value $0.01 per share, authorized 325,000,000 shares; issued 125,310,668 and 124,149,609 shares at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively
 
1,253

 
1,241

Preferred stock, par value $0.01 per share, authorized 75,000,000 shares; No shares issued
 

 

Capital in excess of par value
 
92,403

 
22,018

Retained earnings
 
1,017,544

 
885,117

Treasury stock at cost, 25,954,358 and 24,858,809 shares at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively
 
(814,149
)
 
(762,169
)
Accumulated other comprehensive income
 
10,849

 
3,811

Stockholders' Equity – BWX Technologies, Inc.
 
307,900

 
150,018

Noncontrolling interest
 
341

 
392

Total Stockholders' Equity
 
308,241

 
150,410

TOTAL
 
$
1,723,512

 
$
1,579,815





BWX TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
 
 
(Unaudited)
(In thousands, except share
and per share amounts)
Revenues
 
$
419,360

 
$
379,505

 
$
1,257,600

 
$
1,146,713

Costs and Expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Cost of operations
 
295,316

 
271,174

 
862,928

 
785,060

Research and development costs
 
2,597

 
1,746

 
5,268

 
5,043

Gains on asset disposals and impairments, net
 
(2
)
 
(5
)
 
(33
)
 
(55
)
Selling, general and administrative expenses
 
51,398

 
49,225

 
151,036

 
146,474

mPower framework agreement
 

 

 

 
30,000

Total Costs and Expenses
 
349,309

 
322,140

 
1,019,199

 
966,522

Equity in Income of Investees
 
3,630

 
5,008

 
10,832

 
13,249

Operating Income
 
73,681

 
62,373

 
249,233

 
193,440

Other Income (Expense):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest income
 
402

 
128

 
750

 
533

Interest expense
 
(3,837
)
 
(2,049
)
 
(11,260
)
 
(5,326
)
Other – net
 
348

 
228

 
731

 
25,119

Total Other Income (Expense)
 
(3,087
)
 
(1,693
)
 
(9,779
)
 
20,326

Income before Provision for Income Taxes
 
70,594

 
60,680

 
239,454

 
213,766

Provision for Income Taxes
 
23,901

 
19,473

 
75,556

 
64,328

Net Income
 
$
46,693

 
$
41,207

 
$
163,898

 
$
149,438

Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
 
(140
)
 
(145
)
 
(364
)
 
(373
)
Net Income Attributable to BWX Technologies, Inc.
 
$
46,553

 
$
41,062

 
$
163,534

 
$
149,065

Earnings per Common Share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net Income Attributable to BWX Technologies, Inc.
 
$
0.47

 
$
0.40

 
$
1.65

 
$
1.44

Diluted:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net Income Attributable to BWX Technologies, Inc.
 
$
0.46

 
$
0.39

 
$
1.63

 
$
1.42

Shares used in the computation of earnings per share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
 
99,328,677

 
102,735,989

 
99,313,264

 
103,542,578

Diluted
 
100,260,255

 
103,985,995

 
100,367,383

 
104,941,720





BWX TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
 
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
 
2017
 
2016
 
 
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
 
 
 
 
Net Income
 
$
163,898

 
$
149,438

Non-cash items included in net income from continuing operations:
 
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
 
42,135

 
37,090

Income of investees, net of dividends
 
731

 
(6,083
)
Gains on asset disposals and impairments, net
 
(33
)
 
(55
)
Gain on deconsolidation of Generation mPower LLC
 

 
(13,571
)
Recognition of losses for pension and postretirement plans
 
1,320

 
1,222

Stock-based compensation expense
 
9,879

 
8,373

Changes in assets and liabilities:
 
 
 
 
Accounts receivable
 
(17,748
)
 
(4,379
)
Accounts payable
 
(10,978
)
 
2,635

Contracts in progress and advance billings on contracts
 
(2,963
)
 
(72,918
)
Income taxes
 
39,088

 
16,217

Accrued and other current liabilities
 
(33,736
)
 
15,876

Pension liability, accrued postretirement benefit obligation and employee benefits
 
(47,109
)
 
(37,532
)
Other, net
 
200

 
(3,839
)
NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES
 
144,684

 
92,474

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
 
 
 
 
Decrease (increase) in restricted cash and cash equivalents
 
(966
)
 
9,553

Purchases of property, plant and equipment
 
(49,361
)
 
(30,865
)
Purchases of securities
 
(3,237
)
 
(17,599
)
Sales and maturities of securities
 
12,406

 
7,895

Investments, net of return of capital, in equity method investees
 
2,142

 
(9,165
)
Proceeds from asset disposals
 
142

 
55

Other, net
 
(24
)
 

NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES
 
(38,898
)
 
(40,126
)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
 
 
 
 
Borrowings under the Credit Agreement
 
73,600

 
241,300

Repayments under Credit Agreement
 
(94,320
)
 
(91,150
)
Payment of debt issuance costs
 

 
(663
)
Repurchase of common shares
 

 
(292,997
)
Dividends paid to common shareholders
 
(31,072
)
 
(28,421
)
Exercise of stock options
 
16,019

 
18,775

Cash paid for shares withheld to satisfy employee taxes
 
(7,389
)
 
(9,042
)
Other
 
(415
)
 
(382
)
NET CASH USED IN FINANCING ACTIVITIES
 
(43,577
)
 
(162,580
)
EFFECTS OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH
 
15,290

 
729

TOTAL INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
 
77,499

 
(109,503
)
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD
 
125,641

 
154,729

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD
 
$
203,140

 
$
45,226

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
 
 
 
 
Cash paid during the period for:
 
 
 
 
Interest
 
$
10,762

 
$
4,367

Income taxes (net of refunds)
 
$
36,425

 
$
48,779

SCHEDULE OF NON-CASH INVESTING ACTIVITY:
 
 
 
 
Accrued capital expenditures included in accounts payable
 
$
7,680

 
$
5,628





BWX TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
 
 
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)
REVENUES:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nuclear Operations Group
 
$
324,545

 
$
316,899

 
$
962,492

 
$
937,814

Nuclear Services Group
 
27,507

 
28,759

 
100,146

 
94,977

Nuclear Power Group
 
68,621

 
36,123

 
200,864

 
120,268

Adjustments and Eliminations
 
(1,313
)
 
(2,276
)
 
(5,902
)
 
(6,346
)
TOTAL
 
$
419,360

 
$
379,505

 
$
1,257,600

 
$
1,146,713

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
SEGMENT INCOME:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nuclear Operations Group
 
$
71,902

 
$
62,537

 
$
219,944

 
$
191,886

Nuclear Services Group
 
1,033

 
652

 
17,354

 
10,860

Nuclear Power Group
 
9,305

 
5,031

 
29,644

 
38,659

Other
 
(2,255
)
 
(1,907
)
 
(4,937
)
 
(5,068
)
SUBTOTAL
 
79,985

 
66,313

 
262,005

 
236,337

Unallocated Corporate
 
(6,304
)
 
(3,940
)
 
(12,772
)
 
(12,897
)
mPower Framework Agreement
 

 

 

 
(30,000
)
TOTAL
 
$
73,681

 
$
62,373

 
$
249,233

 
$
193,440

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nuclear Operations Group
 
$
7,706

 
$
8,610

 
$
23,261

 
$
26,068

Nuclear Services Group
 
914

 
940

 
2,788

 
2,814

Nuclear Power Group
 
3,436

 
791

 
10,243

 
2,143

Other
 

 

 

 

Corporate
 
1,880

 
2,080

 
5,843

 
6,065

TOTAL
 
$
13,936

 
$
12,421

 
$
42,135

 
$
37,090

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nuclear Operations Group
 
$
18,851

 
$
10,459

 
$
43,090

 
$
23,820

Nuclear Services Group
 
178

 
181

 
489

 
206

Nuclear Power Group
 
1,047

 

 
3,235

 
3,065

Other
 

 

 

 

Corporate
 
538

 
1,746

 
2,547

 
3,774

TOTAL
 
$
20,614

 
$
12,386

 
$
49,361

 
$
30,865






BWX TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION
 
 
Three Months Ended September 30,
 
Nine Months Ended September 30,
 
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
 
 
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)
BACKLOG:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nuclear Operations Group
 
$
2,970,088

 
$
2,982,735

 
$
2,970,088

 
$
2,982,735

Nuclear Services Group
 
37,520

 
33,722

 
37,520

 
33,722

Nuclear Power Group
 
527,708

 
371,376

 
527,708

 
371,376

TOTAL
 
$
3,535,316

 
$
3,387,833

 
$
3,535,316

 
$
3,387,833

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
BOOKINGS:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nuclear Operations Group
 
$
32,272

 
$
51,794

 
$
446,771

 
$
1,608,288

Nuclear Services Group
 
43,004

 
20,779

 
108,295

 
92,964

Nuclear Power Group
 
115,718

 
22,039

 
255,070

 
183,007

TOTAL
 
$
190,994

 
$
94,612

 
$
810,136

 
$
1,884,259