EX-99.1 2 tm2133193d1_ex99-1.htm EXHIBIT 99.1

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

   

NEWS RELEASE

November 17, 2021

   

 

Tetra Tech Reports Record Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2021 Results

 

·Record quarterly results

 

oFourth quarter revenue $892 million, up 18% Y/Y

 

oFourth quarter net revenue $709 million, up 20% Y/Y

 

oFourth quarter EPS $1.52, up 85% Y/Y and Adjusted EPS $1.05, up 15% Y/Y

 

·Record backlog of $3.48 billion

 

Pasadena, California. Tetra Tech, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTEK), a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services, today announced results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended October 3, 2021.

 

Fourth Quarter Results

 

Tetra Tech achieved record quarterly results with all-time highs for revenue, net revenue, earnings and backlog. Revenue in the fourth quarter totaled $892 million and revenue, net of subcontractor costs (net revenue)1, was $709 million, up 18% and 20% year-over-year, respectively. Earnings per share (“EPS”) was $1.52 on a GAAP basis and adjusted EPS1 was $1.05, up 85% and 15% year-over-year, respectively. Cash generated from operations was $78 million, up 15% year-over-year. Backlog at the end of the quarter was a record $3.48 billion, up 7% year-over-year and sequentially.

 

Quarterly Dividend and Share Repurchase Program

 

On November 15, 2021, Tetra Tech’s Board of Directors declared a $0.20 per share dividend, an 18% increase over the prior year, payable on December 20, 2021, to stockholders of record as of December 2, 2021. In the fourth quarter, Tetra Tech repurchased $15 million of common stock. On October 7, 2021, the Company announced an additional $400 million share repurchase program. Together with the $148 million remaining under the previously approved program at the end of the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021, the Company had $548 million available for share repurchases.

 

Fiscal Year Results

 

Tetra Tech also achieved record annual results with all-time highs for revenue, net revenue, earnings and cash flow. Revenue for fiscal 2021 totaled $3.21 billion and net revenue was $2.55 billion. EPS was $4.26 and adjusted EPS was $3.79. Cash generated from operations of $304 million was up 16% compared to the previous year. The strong cash flow enabled the Company to return $100 million to shareholders in fiscal 2021 through a combination of share repurchases and dividends, while continuing to invest in strategic acquisitions and de-leveraging to a net debt ratio of 0.2x 2.

 

 

1 Non-GAAP financial measures which the Company believes provide valuable perspectives on its business results. Refer to Reconciliation of GAAP and non-GAAP Items.

2 The net debt leverage ratio is defined as total debt less cash and cash equivalents divided by 12-month adjusted EBITDA. Refer to Regulation G Information and Reconciliation of GAAP and non-GAAP Items.

 

 

 

 

Chairman and CEO Comments

 

Tetra Tech’s Chairman and CEO, Dan Batrack, commented, “Tetra Tech finished a record fiscal year 2021 with fourth quarter net revenue growth of 20% while generating significantly higher operating income and cash flow compared to last year. We continue to see increasing demand for our differentiated high-end critical water and environmental consulting services augmented by technology and advanced data analytics, which drove increases in net revenue across all four of our client sectors. In 2021, we further advanced our Leading with Science® growth strategy with the acquisition of industry-leading consulting and technology firms that enhance our global technical capabilities. Increased orders across our end-markets drove our backlog to an all-time high, providing a solid foundation for even better performance in 2022.”

 

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 EPS for the first quarter of fiscal 2022 to range from $0.98 to $1.03 and net revenue to range from $630 million to $680 million. For fiscal 2022, Tetra Tech expects EPS to range from $4.00 to $4.20, and net revenue to range from $2.60 billion to $2.80 billion. 3

 

Webcast

 

Investors will have the opportunity to access a live audio-visual webcast and supplemental financial information concerning the fourth quarter and fiscal 2021 results through a link posted on the Company’s website at tetratech.com on November 18, 2021, at 8:00 a.m. (PT).

 

 

3 Reconciliation of the net revenue guidance to the most directly comparable GAAP measure is not available without unreasonable efforts because the Company cannot predict the magnitude and timing of all the components required to provide such reconciliation with sufficient precision.

 

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Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Items

In thousands (except EPS data)

 

   Three Months Ended   Fiscal Year Ended 
  

Oct. 3,

2021

  

Sep. 27,

2020

  

%

Y/Y

  

Oct. 3,

2021

  

Sep. 27,

2020

  

%

Y/Y

 
Revenue  $892,012   $753,364    18%  $3,213,513   $2,994,891    7%
Subcontractor costs   (182,879)   (163,550)        (661,341)   (646,319)     
Net revenue  $709,133   $589,814    20%  $2,552,172   $2,348,572    9%
                               
                               
EPS  $1.52   $0.82    85%  $4.26   $3.16    35%
Earn-out adjustments   (0.04)   0.11         (0.04)   0.11      
Non-recurring tax items   (0.43)            (0.43)         
Non-core dispositions       (0.02)            (0.12)     
COVID-19                    0.11      
Adjusted EPS  $1.05   $0.91    15%  $3.79   $3.26    16%

 

  

Oct. 3,

2021

 
Current portion of long-term debt  $12,504 
Long-term debt   200,000 
Less: Cash and cash equivalents   (166,658)
Net debt  $45,846 
      
Trailing 12-month EBITDA  $299,212 
      
Net debt leverage ratio   0.2x

 

About Tetra Tech

 

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 21,000 associates working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems in water, environment, sustainable infrastructure, renewable 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

 

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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: the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic; 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 27, 2020, and Tetra Tech’s Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for fiscal year 2021, 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.

 

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)

 

   October 3,
2021
   September 27,
2020
 
Assets          
Current assets:          
 Cash and cash equivalents  $166,568   $157,515 
 Accounts receivable, net   668,998    649,035 
 Contract assets   103,784    92,632 
 Prepaid expenses and other current assets   112,338    81,094 
 Income taxes receivable   14,260    19,509 
 Total current assets   1,065,948    999,785 
           
Property and equipment, net   37,733    35,507 
Right-of-use assets, operating leases   215,422    239,396 
Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures   3,282    7,332 
Goodwill   1,108,578    993,498 
Intangible assets, net   37,990    13,943 
Deferred tax assets   54,413    32,052 
Other long-term assets   53,196    57,045 
 Total assets  $2,576,562   $2,378,558 
           
Liabilities and Equity          
Current liabilities:          
 Accounts payable  $128,767   $111,804 
 Accrued compensation   206,322    199,801 
 Contract liabilities   190,403    171,905 
 Short-term lease liabilities, operating leases   67,452    69,650 
 Current portion of long-term debt and other short-term borrowings   12,504    49,264 
 Current contingent earn-out liabilities   19,520    16,142 
 Other current liabilities   223,515    174,890 
 Total current liabilities   848,483    793,456 
           
Deferred tax liabilities   10,563    16,316 
Long-term debt   200,000    242,395 
Long-term lease liabilities, operating leases   174,285    191,955 
Long-term contingent earn-out liabilities   39,777    16,475 
Other long-term liabilities   69,163    80,588 
           
Equity:          
 Preferred stock - Authorized, 2,000 shares of $0.01 par value; no shares  issued and outstanding at October 3, 2021 and September 27, 2020    -     - 
 Common stock - Authorized, 150,000 shares of $0.01 par value; issued  and outstanding, 53,981 and 53,797 shares at October 3, 2021 and  September 27, 2020, respectively   540    538 
 Accumulated other comprehensive loss   (125,028)   (161,786)
 Retained earnings   1,358,726    1,198,567 
 Tetra Tech stockholders' equity   1,234,238    1,037,319 
 Noncontrolling interests   53    54 
 Total stockholders' equity   1,234,291    1,037,373 
 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity  $2,576,562   $2,378,558 

 

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Tetra Tech, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Income

(unaudited - in thousands, except per share data)

 

   Three Months Ended   Fiscal Year Ended 
   October 3,   September 27,   October 3,   September 27, 
   2021   2020   2021   2020 
Revenue  $892,012   $753,364   $3,213,513   $2,994,891 
Subcontractor costs   (182,879)   (163,550)   (661,341)   (646,319)
Other costs of revenue   (565,224)   (464,412)   (2,053,772)   (1,902,037)
Gross profit   143,909    125,402    498,400    446,535 
Selling, general and administrative expenses   (65,184)   (56,317)   (222,972)   (204,615)
Contingent consideration - fair value adjustments   3,111    13,450    3,273    14,971 
Impairment of goodwill   -    (15,800)   -    (15,800)
Income from operations   81,836    66,735    278,701    241,091 
Interest income   254    293    917    1,375 
Interest expense   (3,499)   (2,981)   (12,748)   (14,475)
Income before income tax expense   78,591    64,047    266,870    227,991 
Income tax benefit (expense)   4,340    (19,391)   (34,039)   (54,101)
Net income   82,931    44,656    232,831    173,890 
Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests   23    (2)   (21)   (31)
Net income attributable to Tetra Tech  $82,954   $44,654    232,810   $173,859 
                     
Earnings per share attributable to Tetra Tech:                    
Basic  $1.54   $0.83   $4.31   $3.21 
Diluted  $1.52   $0.82   $4.26   $3.16 
                     
Weighted-average common shares outstanding:                    
Basic   54,019    53,841    54,078    54,235 
Diluted   54,597    54,603    54,675    55,022 

 

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Tetra Tech, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(unaudited - in thousands)

 

   Fiscal Year Ended 
   October 3,   September 27, 
   2021   2020 
Cash flows from operating activities:          
Net income  $232,831   $173,890 
           
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:          
Depreciation and amortization   23,805    24,611 
Equity in income of unconsolidated joint ventures   (4,990)   (6,605)
Distributions of earnings from unconsolidated joint ventures   4,604    6,310 
Amortization of stock-based awards   23,067    19,424 
Deferred income taxes   (38,494)   565 
 Provision for losses on accounts receivables   (4,130)   1,267 
Fair value adjustments to contingent consideration   (3,273)   (14,971)
Impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets   -    15,800 
Gain on sale of property and equipment   (110)   (11,066)
           
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of business acquisitions:          
Accounts receivable and contract assets   17,431    154,748 
Prepaid expenses and other assets   (582)   (11,321)
Accounts payable   13,551    (102,162)
Accrued compensation   5,425    (8,173)
Contract liabilities   13,407    5,894 
Other liabilities   8,740    19,460 
Income taxes receivable/payable   13,090    (5,192)
Net cash provided by operating activities   304,372    262,479 
           
Cash flows from investing activities:          
Payments for business acquisitions, net of cash acquired   (84,911)   (68,488)
Capital expenditures   (8,573)   (12,245)
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment   492    17,710 
        Net cash used in investing activities   (92,992)   (63,023)
           
Cash flows from financing activities:          
Proceeds from borrowings   370,222    308,364 
Repayments on long-term debt   (414,308)   (331,066)
Repurchases of common stock   (60,000)   (117,188)
Taxes paid on vested restricted stock   (17,630)   (11,166)
Payments of contingent earn-out liabilities   (20,251)   (22,900)
Stock options exercised   11,250    10,334 
Net change in overdrafts   (36,627)   36,627 
Dividends paid   (40,041)   (34,743)
Principal payments on finance leases   (2,714)   (1,311)
        Net cash used in financing activities   (210,099)   (163,049)
           
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents   7,772    207 
           
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents   9,053    36,614 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year   157,515    120,901 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year  $166,568   $157,515 
           
Supplemental information:          
Cash paid during the year for:          
Interest  $10,330   $13,256 
Income taxes, net of refunds received of $2.1 million and $1.4 million  $59,111   $55,039 

 

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Tetra Tech, Inc.

Regulation G Information

October 3, 2021

Reconciliation of Revenue to Revenue, Net of Subcontractor Costs ("Net Revenue")

(in millions)

  

           2020    2021  
   2018   2019   1st Qtr   2nd Qtr   6 mos   3rd Qtr   9 mos   4th Qtr   Total     1st Qtr   2nd Qtr   6 mos   3rd Qtr   9 mos   4th Qtr   Total 
Consolidated                                                                  
Revenue (As Reported)  2,964.1   3,107.3   797.6   734.1   1,531.7   709.8   2,241.5   753.4   2,994.9     765.1   754.8   1,519.9   801.6   2,321.5   892.0   3,213.5 
RCM / Non-Cash Claims  (3.6)  15.2   (0.1)  -   (0.1)  (0.1)  (0.2)  -   (0.2)    -   (0.5)  (0.5)  (0.1)  (0.6)  -   (0.6)
Adjusted Revenue  2,960.5   3,122.5   797.5   734.1   1,531.6   709.7   2,241.3   753.4   2,994.7     765.1   754.3   1,519.4   801.5   2,320.9   892.0   3,212.9 
Adjusted Subcontractor Costs  (751.8)  (716.4)  (183.5)  (149.6)  (333.1)  (149.4)  (482.7)  (163.6)  (646.1)    (159.9)  (155.0)  (314.9)  (163.5)  (478.4)  (182.9)  (661.3)
Adjusted Net Revenue  2,208.7   2,406.1   614.0   584.5   1,198.5   560.3   1,758.6   589.8   2,348.6     605.2   599.3   1,204.5   638.0   1,842.5   709.1   2,551.6 
                                                                   
GSG Segment                                                                  
Revenue  1,694.9   1,820.7   457.4   436.9   894.3   432.2   1,326.5   452.4   1,778.9     468.7   473.8   942.5   488.7   1,431.2   511.8   1,943.0 
Subcontractor Costs  (482.6)  (491.4)  (127.7)  (115.9)  (243.6)  (112.9)  (356.5)  (122.3)  (478.8)    (123.8)  (126.7)  (250.5)  (132.8)  (383.2)  (139.4)  (522.6)
Adjusted Net Revenue  1,212.3   1,329.3   329.7   321.0   650.7   319.3   970.0   330.1   1,300.1     344.9   347.1   692.0   355.9   1,048.0   372.4   1,420.4 
                                                                   
CIG Segment                                                                  
Revenue  1,323.1   1,342.5   351.2   308.4   659.6   291.0   950.6   315.5   1,266.1     311.1   293.1   604.2   327.4   931.6   394.1   1,325.7 
Non-Cash Claims  10.6   13.7   -   -   -   -   -   -   -     -   -   -   -   -   -   - 
Adjusted Revenue  1,333.7   1,356.2   351.2   308.4   659.6   291.0   950.6   315.5   1,266.1     311.1   293.1   604.2   327.4   931.6   394.1   1,325.7 
Subcontractor Costs  (337.4)  (279.5)  (66.9)  (44.9)  (111.8)  (50.0)  (161.8)  (55.7)  (217.5)    (50.8)  (40.9)  (91.7)  (45.4)  (137.1)  (57.4)  (194.5)
Adjusted Net Revenue  996.3   1,076.7   284.3   263.5   547.8   241.0   788.8   259.8   1,048.6     260.3   252.2   512.5   282.0   794.5   336.7   1,131.2 
                                                                   
RCM Segment                                                                  
Revenue  14.2   (1.5)  0.1   -   0.1   0.1   0.2   -   0.2     -   0.5   0.5   0.1   0.6   -   0.6 
Subcontractor Costs  (11.6)  (1.3)  (0.1)  -   (0.1)  (0.1)  (0.2)  -   (0.2)    -   0.1   0.1   (0.1)  -   -   - 
Net Revenue  2.6   (2.8)  -   -   -   -   -   -   -     -   0.6   0.6   -   0.6   -   0.6 

 

Reconciliation of Net Income Attributable to Tetra Tech to EBITDA

(in thousands)

 

           2020   2021 
   2018   2019   1st Qtr   2nd Qtr   6 mos   3rd Qtr   9 mos   4th Qtr   Total   1st Qtr  2nd Qtr   6 mos   3rd Qtr   9 mos   4th Qtr   Total 
Net Income Attributable to Tetra Tech  136,883   158,668   47,310   36,398   83,708   45,497   129,205   44,654   173,859   52,436  45,517   97,953   51,903   149,856   82,954   232,810 
Interest Expense1  15,524   13,626   3,348   3,500   6,848   3,564   10,412   2,688   13,100   3,026  2,823   5,849   2,737   8,586   3,245   11,831 
Depreciation2   19,592   17,285   3,293   3,133   6,426   3,686   10,112   2,905   13,017   2,882  3,073   5,955   3,070   9,026   3,311   12,337 
Amortization2  18,249   11,559   2,942   3,442   6,384   2,570   8,954   2,640   11,594   3,356  2,213   5,569   2,216   7,785   3,683   11,468 
Contingent Consideration  5,753   3,085   -   (971)  (971)  550   (421)  (12,950)  (13,371)  37  (230)  (193)  31   (162)  (3,111)  (3,273)
Goodwill Impairment  -   7,755   -   -   -   -   -   15,800   15,800   -  -   -   -   -   -   - 
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)  37,605   16,375   12,637   7,615   20,252   14,458   34,710   19,391   54,101   10,778  12,456   23,234   15,146   38,379   (4,340)  34,039 
                                                                
EBITDA  233,606   228,353   69,530   53,117   122,647   70,325   192,972   75,128   268,100   72,515  65,852   138,367   75,103   213,470   85,742   299,212 
                                                                
Acquisition & Integration Expenses  -   10,351   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -  -   -   -   -   -   - 
Non-Core Dispositions  3,434   10,945   (800)  (2,184)  (2,984)  (4,493)  (7,477)  (1,047)  (8,524)  -  -   -   -   -   -   - 
RCM / Non-Cash Claims  16,836   19,526   -   -   -   -   -   -   -   -  -   -   -   -   -   - 
COVID-19  -   -   -   8,233   8,233   -   8,233       8,233   -  -   -   -   -       - 
                                                                
Adjusted EBITDA  253,876   269,175   68,730   59,166   127,896   65,832   193,728   74,081   267,809   72,515  65,852   138,367   75,103   213,470   85,742   299,212 
Adjusted EBITDA Margin - Reported  11.5%  11.2%  11.2%  10.1%  10.7%  11.8%  11.0%  12.6%  11.4%  12.0% 11.0%  11.5%  11.8%  11.6%  12.1%  11.7%
                                                                
For Internal Reporting Purposes                                                               
Stock Based Compensation  19,582   17,618   4,482   4,955   9,437   4,057   13,494   5,930   19,424   4,898  5,669   10,566   5,695   16,261   6,806   23,067 
                                                                
Adjusted EBITDA3  273,458   286,793   73,212   64,121   137,333   69,889   207,222   80,011   287,233   77,413  71,521   148,933   80,798   229,731   92,548   322,279 
Adjusted EBITDA Margin, % of NR3  12.4%  11.9%  11.9%  11.0%  11.5%  12.5%  11.8%  13.6%  12.2%  12.8% 11.9%  12.4%  12.7%  12.5%  13.1%  12.6%

 

1 Includes amortization of deferred financing fee
2 Varies slightly from the Statements of Cash Flows, which includes amortization of deferred financing fee
3 Adjusted EBITDA excludes stock based compensation

 

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