EX-99.1 2 tm205849d1_ex99-1.htm EXHIBIT 99.1

Exhibit 99.1

 

 

NEWS RELEASE

January 29, 2020

 

Tetra Tech Reports Record First Quarter 2020 Results

 

·Revenue $798 million, up 11% Y/Y

·Net revenue $614 million, up 11% Y/Y

·Record Backlog of $3.17 billion, up 13% Y/Y

·EPS $0.85, up 13% Y/Y; Adjusted EPS $0.84, up 20% Y/Y

 

Pasadena, California. Tetra Tech, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTEK) today announced results for the first quarter ended December 29, 2019.

 

First Quarter Results

 

Tetra Tech achieved all-time first quarter highs for revenue, net revenue, operating income, EPS and backlog. Revenue in the first quarter totaled $798 million, up 11% year-over-year. Revenue, net of subcontractor costs (net revenue)1, in the first quarter was $614 million, up 11% year-over-year. EPS was $0.85 on a GAAP basis, up 13% year-over-year; adjusted EPS1 was $0.84, up 20% year-over-year. Backlog at the end of the quarter increased 13% year-over-year to $3.17 billion.

 

Quarterly Dividend and Share Repurchase Program

 

On January 27, 2020, Tetra Tech’s Board of Directors declared a $0.15 per share dividend payable on February 28, 2020 to stockholders of record as of February 12, 2020 and also authorized a new $200 million share repurchase program. In the first quarter, Tetra Tech repurchased $21 million of common stock. The newly authorized program and the $104 million remaining under the previously approved program provide a total of $304 million available for share repurchases.

 

Comments on Results

 

Tetra Tech’s Chairman and CEO, Dan Batrack, commented, “Tetra Tech started fiscal year 2020 with strong double-digit growth for both our revenue and earnings. We continue to see strong demand across our end markets for our Leading with Science® consulting services focused on water, environment, renewable energy, and sustainable infrastructure. New project wins, broadly across our client sectors, drove our backlog to an all-time record of $3.17 billion, which provides great visibility as we enter the second quarter of fiscal 2020.”

  

 

1 Net revenue and adjusted EPS are non-GAAP financial measures which the Company believes provide valuable perspectives on its business results. Refer to Reconciliation of Revenue and Operating Results table.

 

 

 

 

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 2020 to range from $0.73 to $0.78. Net revenue for the second quarter is expected to range from $580 million to $630 million. For fiscal 2020, Tetra Tech is updating its EPS guidance and now expects diluted EPS to range from $3.40 to $3.55. For fiscal 2020, Tetra Tech expects net revenue to range from $2.4 billion to $2.6 billion.

 

Webcast

 

Investors will have the opportunity to access a live audio-visual webcast and supplemental financial information concerning the first quarter 2020 results through a link posted on the Company’s website at tetratech.com on January 30, 2020 at 8:00 a.m. (PT).

 

Reconciliation of Revenue and Operating Results

 

In thousands (except for EPS data)

 

   Three Months Ended 
   Dec. 29, 2019   Dec. 30, 2018   % Y/Y 
Revenue  $797,623   $717,431    11%
Subcontractor Costs   (183,600)   (164,067)    
Net revenue  $614,023   $553,364    11%
                
EPS  $0.85   $0.75    13%
Non-core equipment disposition   (0.01)        
Revaluation of deferred tax liabilities       (0.05)    
Adjusted EPS  $0.84   $0.70    20%

 

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About Tetra Tech

 

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 20,000 associates working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.  We are Leading with Science® to provide sustainable and resilient solutions for our clients. For more information about Tetra Tech, please visit tetratech.com, follow us on Twitter (@TetraTech), or like us on Facebook.

 

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

 

Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The use of words such as "anticipate," "expect," "could," "may," "intend," "plan" and "believe," among others, generally identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on currently available operating, financial, economic and other information, and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. Readers are cautioned that these forward-looking statements are only predictions and may differ materially from actual future events or results. A variety of factors, many of which are beyond our control, could cause actual future results or events to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements in this release, including but not limited to: continuing worldwide political and economic uncertainties; the U.S. Administration’s potential changes to fiscal policies; the cyclicality in demand for our overall services; the fluctuation in demand for oil and gas, and mining services; risks related to international operations; concentration of revenues from U.S. government agencies and potential funding disruptions by these agencies; 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; compliance with government procurement laws and regulations; credit risks associated with certain clients in certain geographic areas or industries; acquisition strategy and integration risks; goodwill or other intangible asset impairment; 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 ability of our employees to obtain government granted eligibility; 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; growth strategy management; backlog cancellation and adjustments; risks relating to cyber security breaches; 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; the adoption of new legal requirements; 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; stock price volatility; the ability to impede a business combination based on Delaware law and charter documents; and other risks and uncertainties as may be described in Tetra Tech’s periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including those described in the “Risk Factors” section of Tetra Tech’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 29, 2019, and Tetra Tech’s Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for fiscal year 2020, as well as in Tetra Tech’s other filings with the SEC. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements since such information speaks only as of the date of this release. Tetra Tech does not intend to update forward-looking statements and expressly disclaims any obligation to do so.

 

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Non-GAAP Financial Measures

To supplement the financial results presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”), we present certain non-GAAP financial measures within the meaning of Regulation G under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. We provide these non-GAAP financial measures because we believe they provide a valuable perspective on our financial results. However, non-GAAP measures have limitations as analytical tools and should not be considered in isolation and are not in accordance with, or a substitute for, GAAP measures. In addition, other companies may define non-GAAP measures differently which limits the ability of investors to compare non-GAAP measures of Tetra Tech to those used by our peer companies. A reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures is included in this release.

 

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Tetra Tech, Inc.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(unaudited - in thousands, except par value)

 

   December 29,
2019
   September 29,
2019
 
Assets          
Current assets:          
Cash and cash equivalents  $110,833   $120,732 
Accounts receivable, net   735,128    768,720 
Contract assets   111,115    114,324 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   94,697    62,196 
Income taxes receivable   10,483    13,820 
Total current assets   1,062,256    1,079,792 
           
Property and equipment, net   40,438    39,441 
Rights of use assets, operating leases   223,930    - 
Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures   7,172    6,873 
Goodwill   937,068    924,820 
Intangible assets, net   14,081    16,440 
Deferred tax assets   27,827    28,385 
Other long-term assets   39,781    51,657 
Total assets  $2,352,553   $2,147,408 
           
Liabilities and Equity          
Current liabilities:          
Accounts payable  $140,228   $206,609 
Accrued compensation   124,286    203,384 
Contract liabilities   203,818    165,611 
Short-term lease liabilities, operating leases   70,958    - 
Current portion of long-term debt   12,546    12,572 
Current contingent earn-out liabilities   22,825    24,977 
Other current liabilities   137,815    156,801 
Total current liabilities   712,476    769,954 
           
Deferred tax liabilities   13,134    12,971 
Long-term debt   322,496    263,949 
Long-term lease liabilities, operating leases   172,121    - 
Long-term contingent earn-out liabilities   21,598    28,015 
Other long-term liabilities   83,963    83,055 
           
Commitments and contingencies          
           
Equity:          
Preferred stock - authorized, 2,000 shares of $0.01 par value; no shares  issued and outstanding at December 29, 2019 and September 29, 2019   -    - 
Common stock - authorized, 150,000 shares of $0.01 par value; issued  and outstanding, 54,728 and 54,565 shares at December 29, 2019 and  September 29, 2019, respectively   547    546 
Additional paid-in capital   60,747    78,132 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss   (145,015)   (160,584)
Retained earnings   1,110,312    1,071,192 
Tetra Tech stockholders' equity   1,026,591    989,286 
Noncontrolling interests   174    178 
Total stockholders' equity   1,026,765    989,464 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity  $2,352,553   $2,147,408 

 

 

Tetra Tech, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Income

(unaudited - in thousands, except per share data)

 

   Three Months Ended 
   December 29,   December 30, 
   2019   2018 
Revenue  $797,623   $717,431 
Subcontractor costs   (183,600)   (164,067)
Other costs of revenue   (504,286)   (454,680)
Gross profit   109,737    98,684 
Selling, general and administrative expenses   (46,435)   (42,973)
Income from operations   63,302    55,711 
Interest expense   (3,349)   (2,897)
Income before income tax expense   59,953    52,814 
Income tax expense   (12,636)   (10,782)
Net income   47,317    42,032 
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests   (7)   (35)
Net income attributable to Tetra Tech  $47,310   $41,997 
           
Earnings per share attributable to Tetra Tech:          
Basic  $0.87   $0.76 
Diluted  $0.85   $0.75 
           
Weighted-average common shares outstanding:          
Basic   54,560    55,390 
Diluted   55,438    56,366 

 

 

Tetra Tech, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(unaudited, in thousands)

 

   Three Months Ended 
   December 29,   December 30, 
   2019   2018 
Cash flows from operating activities:          
Net income  $47,317   $42,032 
           
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities:          
Depreciation and amortization   6,235    8,274 
Equity in income of unconsolidated joint ventures   (1,675)   (581)
Distributions of earnings from unconsolidated joint ventures   1,447    1,002 
Amortization of stock-based awards   4,482    4,530 
Deferred income taxes   2,173    (1,424)
Provision for doubtful accounts   3,121    3,073 
Gain on sale of property and equipment   (897)   (104)
           
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of business acquisitions:          
Accounts receivable and contract assets   40,919    14,528 
Prepaid expenses and other assets   (2,053)   (3,936)
Accounts payable   (66,381)   (40,859)
Accrued compensation   (79,098)   (68,957)
Contract liabilities   38,207    6,090 
Other liabilities   (14,917)   9,015 
Income taxes receivable/payable   3,096    12,015 
Net cash used in operating activities   (18,024)   (15,302)
           
Cash flows from investing activities:          
Capital expenditures   (3,331)   (3,853)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment   455    115 
Net cash used in investing activities   (2,876)   (3,738)
           
Cash flows from financing activities:          
Proceeds from borrowings   198,364    45,727 
Repayments on long-term debt   (141,550)   (62,668)
Repurchases of common stock   (21,177)   (25,000)
Taxes paid on vested restricted stock   (10,818)   (6,740)
Stock options exercised   1,413    2,314 
Dividends paid   (8,190)   (6,654)
Payments of contingent earn-out liabilities   (9,236)   (6,000)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities   8,806    (59,021)
           
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash   2,200    (1,626)
           
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash   (9,894)   (79,687)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period   120,901    148,884 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period  $111,007   $69,197 
           
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:          
Cash paid during the period for:          
Interest  $3,082   $2,229 
Income taxes, net of refunds received of $0.3 million and $0.6 million  $5,579   $2,231 
           
Reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash:          
Cash and cash equivalents  $110,833   $66,502 
Restricted cash   174    2,695 
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash  $111,007   $69,197