EX-99.1 2 tm2230107d1_ex99-1.htm EXHIBIT 99.1

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

NEWS RELEASE
November 9, 2022

 

 

Tetra Tech Reports Record Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2022 Results

 

·Record quarterly revenue $903 million; record annual revenue $3.50 billion

 

·Record quarterly net revenue $736 million; record annual revenue $2.84 billion

 

·Record quarterly operating income $95 million; adjusted $94 million, up 29% Y/Y

 

·Record backlog of $3.74 billion, up $232 million sequentially

 

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 the fiscal year ended October 2, 2022.

 

Fourth Quarter Results

 

Tetra Tech achieved record high quarterly results in revenue, net revenue, operating income, EPS, and backlog. Revenue in the fourth quarter totaled $903 million and revenue, net of subcontractor costs (net revenue)1 was $736 million. Revenue and net revenue, adjusted for the one extra week in the prior year, were up 9% and 12% year-over-year, respectively. Operating income was a record at $95 million; adjusted operating income was $94 million, up 29% year-over-year, which reflects a 170-basis point increase in EBITDA margin to 13.8%. GAAP earnings per share (“EPS”) was $1.55, while adjusted EPS was $1.26, up 30% over fourth quarter fiscal 2021. Backlog increased to $3.74 billion, up 8% year-over-year, and up 13% on a constant currency basis.

 

Quarterly Dividend and Share Repurchase Program

 

On November 7, 2022, Tetra Tech’s Board of Directors approved a $0.23 per share dividend, a 15% increase over the prior year, payable on December 9, 2022, to stockholders of record as of November 21, 2022. In the fourth quarter, Tetra Tech repurchased $50 million of common stock. Additionally, the Company had $348 million remaining under the approved share repurchase program. The Company has returned $246 million to shareholders in fiscal year 2022 through a combination of share repurchases and dividends while maintaining a net debt leverage ratio of 0.2x.2

 

Fiscal Year Results

 

Tetra Tech achieved record annual results with all-time highs for revenue, net revenue, operating income, earnings and cash flow. Revenue for fiscal 2022 was $3.50 billion and net revenue was $2.84 billion, up 9% and 11%, respectively, over fiscal 2021. Revenue and net revenue, adjusted for the one extra week last year, increased by 11% and 13%, respectively. Operating income was $340 million; adjusted operating income was $334 million, up 24%. EPS of $4.86 increased 14% over last fiscal year; on an adjusted basis, EPS was $4.50, up 21%. Cash flow from operations for the fiscal year was $336 million, up 10% year-over-year.

 

 

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 Chairman and CEO, Dan Batrack, commented, “Tetra Tech completed fiscal 2022 with record high quarterly and annual revenue, operating income, and EPS. In a quarter with record revenue, we also had record new orders of $1.3 billion, which resulted in a book-to-bill of 1.4x and all-time high backlog of $3.74 billion. Tetra Tech’s market leading positions in digital water, climate change, and renewable energy are being significantly augmented by increased U.S. federal funding and are providing strong momentum for fiscal year 2023.”

 

Mr. Batrack further stated, “Our offer to acquire the RPS Group received shareholder approval on November 3, 2022 and will be finalized upon receipt of regulatory consent. The RPS Group brings 5,000 staff expanding our presence in the United Kingdom, Europe, Asia Pacific, and North America, adding expertise in energy transformation, water, and program management. Combining Tetra Tech and the RPS Group will further our strategic goal to be the leading global high-end consultancy in water, environment, and sustainable infrastructure.”

 

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, including the RPS Group, 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.

 

Our business outlook does not include EPS and net revenue for any acquisitions not yet closed. Tetra Tech expects EPS for the first quarter of fiscal 2023 to range from $1.15 to $1.20 and net revenue to range from $675 million to $725 million. For fiscal 2023, Tetra Tech expects EPS to range from $4.70 to $4.90, and net revenue to range from $2.90 billion to $3.10 billion. 3

 

Webcast

 

Investors will have the opportunity to access a live audio-visual webcast and supplemental financial information concerning the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022 results through a link posted on the Company’s website at tetratech.com on November 10, 2022, 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.

 

 

 

 

Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Items

In thousands (except EPS data)

 

   Three Months Ended   Fiscal Year Ended 
   Oct. 2,
2022
   Oct. 3,
2021
   %
Y/Y
   Oct. 2,
2022
   Oct. 3,
2021
   %
Y/Y
 
Revenue  $902,562   $892,012    1%  $3,504,048   $3,213,513    9%
Extra week*       (63,715)            (63,715)     
Adjusted revenue  $902,562   $828,297    9%  $3,504,048   $3,149,798    11%
                               
Revenue  $902,562   $892,012    1%  $3,504,048   $3,213,513    9%
Subcontractor costs   (166,443)   (182,879)        (668,468)   (661,341)     
Net revenue  $736,119   $709,133    4%  $2,835,580   $2,552,172    11%
Extra week*       (50,652)            (50,652)     
Adjusted net revenue  $736,119   $658,481    12%  $2,835,580   $2,501,520    13%
                               
Operating income  $94,802   $81,836    16%  $340,446   $278,701    22%
COVID-19 credits   (994)            (6,486)         
Extra week*       (5,845)            (5,845)     
Purchase accounting       (3,273)            (3,273)     
Non-recurring tax items                          
Adjusted operating income  $93,808   $72,718    29%  $333,960   $269,583    24%
                               
EPS  $1.55   $1.52    2%  $4.86   $4.26    14%
FX hedge gain   (0.28)            (0.28)         
COVID-19 credits   (0.01)            (0.08)         
Extra week*       (0.08)            (0.08)     
Purchase accounting       (0.04)            (0.04)     
Non-recurring tax items       (0.43)            (0.43)     
Adjusted EPS  $1.26   $0.97    30%  $4.50   $3.71    21%

 

*Calculated by subtracting one week of fourth quarter of fiscal 2021 results from as reported figures on a pro-rata basis.

 

   Oct 2,
2022
   Oct 3,
2021
 
Current portion of long-term debt  $12,504   $12,504 
Long-term debt   246,250    200,000 
Less: Cash and cash equivalents   (185,094)   (166,568)
Net debt  $73,660   $45,936 
           
Trailing 12-month EBITDA  $360,954   $299,212 
           
Net debt leverage ratio   0.2x   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

 

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 October 3, 2021, and Tetra Tech’s Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for fiscal year 2022, 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.

 

 

 

 

Tetra Tech, Inc.

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(unaudited - in thousands, except par value)

 

   October 2,
2022
   October 3,
2021
 
Assets          
Current assets:          
Cash and cash equivalents  $185,094   $166,568 
Accounts receivable, net   755,112    668,998 
Contract assets   92,405    103,784 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   115,400    112,338 
Income taxes receivable   10,205    14,260 
Total current assets   1,158,216    1,065,948 
           
Property and equipment, net   32,316    37,733 
Right-of-use assets, operating leases   182,319    215,422 
Investments in unconsolidated joint ventures   4,570    3,282 
Goodwill   1,110,412    1,108,578 
Intangible assets, net   29,163    37,990 
Deferred tax assets   47,804    54,413 
Other long-term assets   57,976    53,196 
Total assets  $2,622,776   $2,576,562 
           
Liabilities and Equity          
Current liabilities:          
Accounts payable  $147,436   $128,767 
Accrued compensation   237,669    206,322 
Contract liabilities   241,340    190,403 
Short-term lease liabilities, operating leases   57,865    67,452 
Current portion of long-term debt and other short-term borrowings   12,504    12,504 
Current contingent earn-out liabilities   28,797    19,520 
Other current liabilities   190,406    223,515 
Total current liabilities   916,017    848,483 
           
Deferred tax liabilities   15,161    10,563 
Long-term lease liabilities, operating leases   146,285    174,285 
Long-term debt   246,250    200,000 
Long-term contingent earn-out liabilities   36,769    39,777 
Other long-term liabilities   79,157    69,163 
           
Equity:          
Preferred stock - authorized, 2,000 shares of $0.01 par value; no shares issued and outstanding at October 2, 2022 and October 3, 2021   -    - 
Common stock - authorized, 150,000 shares of $0.01 par value; issued and outstanding, 52,981 and 53,981 shares at October 2, 2022 and October 3, 2021, respectively   530    540 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss   (208,144)   (125,028)
Retained earnings   1,390,701    1,358,726 
Tetra Tech stockholders' equity   1,183,087    1,234,238 
Noncontrolling interests   50    53 
Total stockholders' equity   1,183,137    1,234,291 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity  $2,622,776   $2,576,562 

 

 

 

 

Tetra Tech, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Income

(unaudited - in thousands, except per share data)

 

   Three Months Ended   Fiscal Year Ended 
   October 2,   October 3,   October 2,   October 3, 
   2022   2021   2022   2021 
Revenue  $902,562   $892,012   $3,504,048   $3,213,513 
Subcontractor costs   (166,443)   (182,879)   (668,468)   (661,341)
Other costs of revenue   (580,084)   (565,224)   (2,260,021)   (2,053,772)
Gross profit   156,035    143,909    575,559    498,400 
Selling, general and administrative expenses   (61,233)   (62,073)   (235,113)   (219,699)
Income from operations   94,802    81,836    340,446    278,701 
Interest expense, net   (2,618)   (3,245)   (11,584)   (11,831)
Other income   19,904    -    19,904    - 
Income before income tax expense   112,088    78,591    348,766    266,870 
Income tax expense   (29,129)   4,340    (85,602)   (34,039)
Net income   82,959    82,931    263,164    232,831 
Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests   (12)   23    (39)   (21)
Net income attributable to Tetra Tech  $82,947   $82,954    263,125   $232,810 
                     
Earnings per share attributable to Tetra Tech:                    
Basic  $1.56   $1.54   $4.91   $4.31 
Diluted  $1.55   $1.52   $4.86   $4.26 
                     
Weighted-average common shares outstanding:                    
Basic   53,148    54,019    53,620    54,078 
Diluted   53,667    54,597    54,163    54,675 

 

 

 

 

Tetra Tech, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(in thousands)

 

   Fiscal Year Ended 
   October 2,   October 3, 
   2022   2021 
Cash flows from operating activities:          
Net income  $263,164   $232,831 
           
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:          
Depreciation and amortization   27,033    23,805 
Equity in income of unconsolidated joint ventures   (7,525)   (4,990)
Distributions of earnings from unconsolidated joint ventures   6,177    4,604 
Amortization of stock-based awards   26,227    23,067 
Deferred income taxes   2,175    (38,494)
Loss (gain) on sale of assets   103    (110)
Fair value adjustments to contingent consideration   329    (3,273)
Fair value adjustments to foreign currency forward contract   (19,904)   - 
           
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of business acquisitions:          
Accounts receivable and contract assets   (89,781)   13,301 
Prepaid expenses and other assets   68,517    (582)
Accounts payable   17,099    13,551 
Accrued compensation   27,458    5,425 
Contract liabilities   55,915    13,407 
Other liabilities   (55,426)   8,740 
Income taxes receivable/payable   14,627    13,090 
Net cash provided by operating activities   336,188    304,372 
           
Cash flows from investing activities:          
Payments for business acquisitions, net of cash acquired   (49,124)   (84,911)
Capital expenditures   (10,582)   (8,573)
Proceeds from sales of assets   3,966    492 
Net cash used in investing activities   (55,740)   (92,992)
           
Cash flows from financing activities:          
Proceeds from borrowings   161,456    370,222 
Repayments on long-term debt   (117,080)   (414,308)
Repurchases of common stock   (200,000)   (60,000)
Taxes paid on vested restricted stock   (25,223)   (17,630)
Payments of contingent earn-out liabilities   (20,124)   (20,251)
Stock options exercised   1,806    11,250 
Bank overdrafts   -    (36,627)
Dividends paid   (46,099)   (40,041)
Principal payments on finance leases   (4,344)   (2,714)
Net cash used in financing activities   (249,608)   (210,099)
           
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents   (12,314)   7,772 
           
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents   18,526    9,053 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period   166,568    157,515 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period  $185,094   $166,568 
           
Supplemental information:          
Cash paid during the period for:          
Interest  $13,378   $10,330 
Income taxes, net of refunds received of $4.8 million and $2.1 million  $70,799   $59,111 

 

 

 

 

Tetra Tech, Inc.

Regulation G Information

October 2, 2022

 

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

(in millions)

 

           2021   2022 
   2019   2020   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)   3,107.3    2,994.9    765.1    754.8    1,519.9    801.6    2,321.5    892.0    3,213.5    858.5    852.7    1,711.3    890.2    2,601.5    902.6    3,504.0 
RCM / Non-Cash Claims   15.2    (0.2)   -    (0.5)   (0.5)   (0.1)   (0.6)   -    (0.6)   -    -    -    -    -    -    - 
Adjusted Revenue   3,122.5    2,994.7    765.1    754.3    1,519.4    801.5    2,320.9    892.0    3,212.9    858.5    852.7    1,711.3    890.2    2,601.5    902.6    3,504.0 
Adjusted Subcontractor Costs   (716.4)   (646.1)   (159.9)   (155.0)   (314.9)   (163.5)   (478.4)   (182.9)   (661.3)   (179.2)   (153.1)   (332.3)   (169.7)   (502.0)   (166.4)   (668.5)
Adjusted Net Revenue   2,406.1    2,348.6    605.2    599.3    1,204.5    638.0    1,842.5    709.1    2,551.6    679.3    699.6    1,379.0    720.5    2,099.5    736.2    2,835.5 
                                                                                 
GSG Segment                                                                                
Revenue   1,620.7    1,578.3    424.6    432.6    857.2    444.3    1,301.5    471.4    1,772.9    456.1    449.0    905.1    460.0    1,365.0    455.8    1,820.9 
Subcontractor Costs   (473.8)   (460.8)   (120.0)   (122.5)   (242.5)   (129.1)   (371.7)   (135.5)   (507.1)   (129.0)   (111.5)   (240.5)   (124.5)   (365.0)   (119.4)   (484.4)
Adjusted Net Revenue   1,146.9    1,117.5    304.6    310.1    614.7    315.2    929.8    335.9    1,265.8    327.1    337.5    664.6    335.5    1,000.0    336.4    1,336.5 
                                                                                 
CIG Segment                                                                                
Revenue   1,544.8    1,471.1    356.6    335.4    692.0    372.7    1,064.7    435.4    1,500.1    416.3    416.9    833.2    444.2    1,277.5    461.0    1,738.4 
Non-Cash Claims   13.7    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    - 
Adjusted Revenue   1,558.5    1,471.1    356.6    335.4    692.0    372.7    1,064.7    435.4    1,500.1    416.3    416.9    833.2    444.2    1,277.5    461.0    1,738.4 
Subcontractor Costs   (299.3)   (240.0)   (56.0)   (46.2)   (102.2)   (49.9)   (152.0)   (62.2)   (214.3)   (64.0)   (54.8)   (118.8)   (59.3)   (178.1)   (61.2)   (239.3)
Adjusted Net Revenue   1,259.2    1,231.1    300.6    289.2    589.8    322.8    912.7    373.2    1,285.8    352.3    362.1    714.4    384.9    1,099.4    399.8    1,499.1 
                                                                                 
RCM Segment                                                                                
Revenue   (1.5)   0.2    -    0.5    0.5    0.1    0.6    -    0.6    -    -    -    -    -    -    - 
Subcontractor Costs   (1.3)   (0.2)   -    0.1    0.1    (0.1)   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    - 
Net Revenue   (2.8)   -    -    0.6    0.6    -    0.6    -    0.6    -    -    -    -    -    -    - 

 

Reconciliation of Net Income Attributable to Tetra Tech to EBITDA

(in thousands)

 

           2021   2022 
   2019   2020   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   158,668    173,859    52,436    45,517    97,953    51,903    149,856    82,954    232,810    68,489    53,040    121,529    58,650    180,179    82,947    263,125 
Interest Expense1   13,626    13,100    3,026    2,823    5,849    2,737    8,586    3,245    11,831    2,904    3,144    6,048    2,919    8,966    2,618    11,584 
Depreciation   17,285    13,017    2,882    3,073    5,955    3,070    9,026    3,311    12,337    3,433    3,310    6,743    3,200    9,945    3,914    13,859 
Amortization2   11,559    11,594    3,356    2,213    5,569    2,216    7,785    3,683    11,468    2,678    3,241    5,919    3,682    9,601    3,573    13,174 
Contingent Consideration   3,085    (13,371)   37    (230)   (193)   31    (162)   (3,111)   (3,273)   -    -    -    -    -    -    - 
Goodwill Impairment   7,755    15,800    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    - 
FX Hedge Gain   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    (19,904)   (19,904)
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)   16,375    54,101    10,778    12,456    23,234    15,146    38,379    (4,340)   34,039    15,817    18,327    34,144    22,329    56,472    29,129    85,602 
                                                                                 
EBITDA   228,353    268,100    72,515    65,852    138,367    75,103    213,470    85,742    299,212    93,321    81,062    174,383    90,780    265,163    102,277    367,440 
                                                                                 
Acquisition & Integration Expenses   10,351    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    - 
Non-Core Dispositions   10,945    (8,524)   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    - 
RCM / Non-Cash Claims   19,526    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    - 
COVID-19 Charges (Credits)   -    8,233    -    -    -    -    -         -    (4,451)   -    (4,451)   (1,041)   (5,492)   (994)   (6,486)
                                                                                 
Adjusted EBITDA   269,175    267,809    72,515    65,852    138,367    75,103    213,470    85,742    299,212    88,870    81,062    169,932    89,739    259,671    101,283    360,954 

 

1 Includes amortization of deferred financing fee

2 Varies slightly from the Statements of Cash Flows, which includes amortization of deferred financing fee