UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the quarterly period ended September 30, 20212022
or
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period
from                                          to 
Commission File Number: 001-33961
HILL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware 20-0953973
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
One Commerce Square 
2005 Market Street, 17th Floor
Philadelphia, PA19103
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:  (215) 309-7700

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each classTrading Symbol(s)Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, par value $0.0001HILNew York Stock Exchange ("NYSE")

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 (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  ý     No  o

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (Section 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). 
Yes  ý     No  o
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
Large Accelerated Filer Accelerated Filer
Non-Accelerated Filer Smaller Reporting Company
   Emerging Growth Company



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 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  ý

There were 56,677,87357,086,992 shares of the Registrant’s Common Stock outstanding at October 28, 2021.November 1, 2022.



HILL INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
Index to Form 10-Q
 
 
   
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
 
This report contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the "Reform Act"), and it is Hill International, Inc.'s (the "Company") intent that any such statements be protected by the safe harbor created thereby. Except for historical information, the matters set forth herein including, but not limited to, any projections of revenues, earnings, margin, profit improvement, cost savings or other financial items; any statements of belief, any statements concerning the Company's plans, strategies and objectives for future operations; and any statements regarding future economic conditions or performance, are forward-looking statements.
 
These forward-looking statements are based on the Company's current expectations, estimates and assumptions and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties. Although the Company believes that the expectations, estimates and assumptions reflected in our forward-looking statements are reasonable, actual results could differ materially from those projected or assumed in any of our forward-looking statements.
 
Those forward-looking statements may concern, among other things:
 
Statements about the Merger;
The markets for the Company's services;
Projections of revenues and earnings, anticipated contractual obligations, funding requirements or other financial items;
Statements regarding the impact and effect of the COVID-19 pandemic;
Statements concerning the Company's plans, strategies and objectives for future operations; and
Statements regarding future economic conditions or the Company's performance.
 
Important factors that could cause the Company's actual results to differ materially from estimates or projections contained in our forward-looking statements include:
 
Risks associated with our ability to consummate the Merger, and the timing of the closing of the Merger, including the risks that a condition to closing will not be satisfied within the expected timeframe or at all or that the closing of the Merger will not occur;
The occurrence of any change, effect, event, circumstance, occurrence or state of facts that could give rise to the termination of the Merger Agreement;
The outcome of any legal proceedings that have been or may be instituted against the parties to, and others related to, the Merger and the Merger Agreement;
The Merger diverting management’s attention from our ongoing business operations;
Restrictions on the conduct of our business prior to completing the Merger, which may prevent us from pursuing certain strategic transactions, undertaking certain financing transactions and otherwise pursuing other actions, even if such actions could prove beneficial, and may cause us to forego certain opportunities we might otherwise pursue absent the Merger Agreement;
The risk that the pendency of the Merger could adversely affect our business and operations, including the risk that some of our current or prospective customers, lenders or partners may delay or defer decisions, which could negatively impact our revenues, earnings, cash flows and expenses, regardless of whether the Merger completed;
The risks set forth in Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” in the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K;10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on March 31, 2022 (as amended by Amendment No. 1 thereto filed with the SEC on Form 10-K/A on May 2, 2022, (the "2021 Annual Report");
Unfavorable global economic conditions may adversely impact its business;
Our backlog, which is subject to unexpected adjustments and cancellations, may not be fully realized as revenue;
Our expenses may be higher than anticipated;
Modifications and termination of client contracts;
Control and operational issues pertaining to business activities that the Company conducts pursuant to joint ventures with other parties; and
The ability to retain and recruit key technical and management personnel.
 
Other factors that may affect the Company's business, financial position or results of operations include:
 
Unexpected delays in collections from clients;
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Risks related to the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company, including its employees and related costs and including any project cancellations, delays and modifications;
Risks ofrelated to the Company's ability to obtain debt financing or otherwise raise capital to meet required working capital needs and to support potential future acquisition activities;
Risks ofrelated to international operations, including uncertain political and economic environments, acts of terrorism or war and other forms of geo-political unrest or conflict (including the ongoing conflict in Ukraine), potential incompatibilities with foreign joint venture partners, foreign currency fluctuations, civil disturbances and labor issues; and
Risks related to contracts with governmental entities, including the failure of applicable governing authorities to take necessary actions to secure or maintain funding for particular projects with us, the unilateral termination of contracts by the governments and reimbursement obligations to the government for funds previously received.
 
The Company does not intend, and undertakes no obligation to, update any forward-looking statement other than as required by law. In accordance with the Reform Act, Item 1A of our 2021 Annual Report entitled "Risk Factors" contains cautionary statements that accompany those forward looking statements. You should carefully review such cautionary statements as they identify certain important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements and from historical trends. Those cautionary statements are not exclusive and are in addition to other factors discussed elsewhere in this Form 10-Q, in our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC")SEC or in materials incorporated therein by reference.

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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements

HILL INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands)
September 30, 2021December 31, 2020 September 30, 2022December 31, 2021
AssetsAssets(Unaudited)Assets(Unaudited)
Cash and cash equivalentsCash and cash equivalents$26,293 $34,229 Cash and cash equivalents$22,834 $21,821 
Cash - restrictedCash - restricted3,811 3,752 Cash - restricted4,131 5,562 
Accounts receivable, netAccounts receivable, net115,049 98,186 Accounts receivable, net136,267 119,516 
Current portion of retainage receivableCurrent portion of retainage receivable11,813 11,775 Current portion of retainage receivable7,511 9,743 
Accounts receivable - affiliatesAccounts receivable - affiliates29,013 23,285 Accounts receivable - affiliates19,702 21,741 
Prepaid expenses and other current assetsPrepaid expenses and other current assets13,494 9,378 Prepaid expenses and other current assets9,224 9,937 
Income tax receivableIncome tax receivable1,026 2,298 Income tax receivable1,397 2,163 
Total current assetsTotal current assets200,499 182,903 Total current assets201,066 190,483 
Property and equipment, netProperty and equipment, net8,816 9,443 Property and equipment, net8,416 8,895 
Cash - restricted, net of current portionCash - restricted, net of current portion3,069 3,432 Cash - restricted, net of current portion2,843 3,063 
Operating lease right-of-use assetsOperating lease right-of-use assets17,908 13,116 Operating lease right-of-use assets15,825 18,347 
Financing lease right-of-use assetsFinancing lease right-of-use assets692 288 Financing lease right-of-use assets613 801 
Retainage receivableRetainage receivable6,988 6,044 Retainage receivable5,910 7,491 
Acquired intangibles, netAcquired intangibles, net2,767 2,253 Acquired intangibles, net2,963 3,002 
GoodwillGoodwill44,903 46,397 Goodwill40,105 44,127 
InvestmentsInvestments2,511 2,805 Investments1,139 2,038 
Deferred income tax assetsDeferred income tax assets3,880 3,698 Deferred income tax assets1,944 2,165 
Other assetsOther assets2,268 1,620 Other assets4,018 2,645 
Total assetsTotal assets$294,301 $271,999 Total assets$284,842 $283,057 
Liabilities and Stockholders’ EquityLiabilities and Stockholders’ EquityLiabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Current maturities of notes payable and long-term debtCurrent maturities of notes payable and long-term debt$22,780 $987 Current maturities of notes payable and long-term debt$31,335 $25,841 
Accounts payable and accrued expensesAccounts payable and accrued expenses80,230 67,797 Accounts payable and accrued expenses74,028 63,856 
Income taxes payableIncome taxes payable1,021 2,219 Income taxes payable4,438 2,610 
Current portion of deferred revenueCurrent portion of deferred revenue4,339 3,305 Current portion of deferred revenue4,406 4,088 
Current portion of operating lease liabilitiesCurrent portion of operating lease liabilities4,937 4,797 Current portion of operating lease liabilities4,788 4,777 
Current portion of financing lease liabilitiesCurrent portion of financing lease liabilities202 70 Current portion of financing lease liabilities250 246 
Other current liabilitiesOther current liabilities9,264 5,796 Other current liabilities6,997 6,006 
Total current liabilitiesTotal current liabilities122,773 84,971 Total current liabilities126,242 107,424 
Notes payable and long-term debt, net of current maturitiesNotes payable and long-term debt, net of current maturities29,442 48,294 Notes payable and long-term debt, net of current maturities28,816 29,302 
Retainage payableRetainage payable285 600 Retainage payable326 279 
Deferred income taxesDeferred income taxes1,299 1,210 Deferred income taxes918 959 
Deferred revenueDeferred revenue7,527 7,488 Deferred revenue3,627 9,541 
Non-current operating lease liabilitiesNon-current operating lease liabilities18,393 13,184 Non-current operating lease liabilities15,981 18,565 
Non-current financing lease liabilitiesNon-current financing lease liabilities502 186 Non-current financing lease liabilities385 573 
Other liabilitiesOther liabilities7,253 6,778 Other liabilities10,990 13,175 
Total liabilitiesTotal liabilities187,474 162,711 Total liabilities187,285 179,818 
Commitments and contingenciesCommitments and contingencies00Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders’ equity:Stockholders’ equity:Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value; 1,000 shares authorized, none issuedPreferred stock, $0.0001 par value; 1,000 shares authorized, none issued— — Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value; 1,000 shares authorized, none issued— — 
Common stock, $0.0001 par value; 100,000 shares authorized, 63,249 shares and 62,920 shares issued at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively
Common stock, $0.0001 par value; 100,000 shares authorized, 63,664 shares and 63,291 shares issued at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectivelyCommon stock, $0.0001 par value; 100,000 shares authorized, 63,664 shares and 63,291 shares issued at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively
Additional paid-in capitalAdditional paid-in capital216,942 215,010 Additional paid-in capital219,116 217,471 
Accumulated deficitAccumulated deficit(81,467)(79,542)Accumulated deficit(83,616)(83,813)
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income(66)1,318 
Less treasury stock of 6,807 at September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020(29,056)(29,056)
Accumulated other comprehensive lossAccumulated other comprehensive loss(9,342)(1,813)
Less treasury stock of 6,807 at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021Less treasury stock of 6,807 at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021(29,056)(29,056)
Hill International, Inc. share of equityHill International, Inc. share of equity106,359 107,736 Hill International, Inc. share of equity97,108 102,795 
Noncontrolling interestsNoncontrolling interests468 1,552 Noncontrolling interests449 444 
Total equityTotal equity106,827 109,288 Total equity97,557 103,239 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equityTotal liabilities and stockholders’ equity$294,301 $271,999 Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$284,842 $283,057 
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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HILL INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
 
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
20212020202120202022202120222021
Consulting fee revenueConsulting fee revenue$77,061 $71,543 $227,158 $224,453 Consulting fee revenue$85,142 $77,061 $254,262 $227,158 
Reimbursable expensesReimbursable expenses19,543 17,109 58,079 51,956 Reimbursable expenses24,429 19,543 63,275 58,079 
Total revenueTotal revenue$96,604 $88,652 $285,237 $276,409 Total revenue$109,571 $96,604 $317,537 $285,237 
Direct expensesDirect expenses64,196 59,998 194,314 190,078 Direct expenses74,917 64,196 213,620 194,314 
Gross profitGross profit$32,408 $28,654 $90,923 $86,331 Gross profit$34,654 $32,408 $103,917 $90,923 
Selling, general and administrative expensesSelling, general and administrative expenses28,121 25,588 82,906 80,543 Selling, general and administrative expenses31,035 28,121 92,831 82,906 
Foreign currency exchange loss (benefit)511 (694)2,751 3,622 
Foreign currency exchange lossForeign currency exchange loss803 511 3,730 2,751 
Plus: Share of profit of equity method affiliates Plus: Share of profit of equity method affiliates551 983 1,805 2,021  Plus: Share of profit of equity method affiliates506 551 1,456 1,805 
Operating profitOperating profit$4,327 $4,743 $7,071 $4,187 Operating profit$3,322 $4,327 $8,812 $7,071 
Less: Interest and related financing fees, netLess: Interest and related financing fees, net1,226 1,275 4,077 3,870 Less: Interest and related financing fees, net2,098 1,226 4,805 4,077 
Less: Other loss, net— 152 — 3,654 
Earnings (loss) before income taxes$3,101 $3,316 $2,994 $(3,337)
Other loss, netOther loss, net104 — 319 — 
Earnings before income taxesEarnings before income taxes$1,120 $3,101 $3,688 $2,994 
Income tax expenseIncome tax expense1,784 1,071 4,653 2,776 Income tax expense1,823 1,784 3,602 4,653 
Net earnings (loss)Net earnings (loss)$1,317 $2,245 $(1,659)$(6,113)Net earnings (loss)$(703)$1,317 $86 $(1,659)
Less: net earnings - noncontrolling interests58 131 265 308 
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Hill International, Inc.$1,259 $2,114 $(1,924)$(6,421)
Less: net (loss) earnings - noncontrolling interestsLess: net (loss) earnings - noncontrolling interests(14)58 (112)265 
Net (loss) earnings attributable to Hill International, Inc.Net (loss) earnings attributable to Hill International, Inc.$(689)$1,259 $198 $(1,924)
Basic earnings (loss) per common share - Hill International, Inc.$0.02 $0.04 $(0.03)$(0.11)
Basic (loss) earnings per common share - Hill International, Inc.Basic (loss) earnings per common share - Hill International, Inc.$(0.01)$0.02 $— $(0.03)
Basic weighted average common shares outstandingBasic weighted average common shares outstanding57,245 56,702 57,102 56,551 Basic weighted average common shares outstanding58,073 57,245 57,858 57,102 
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share - Hill International, Inc.$0.02 $0.04 $(0.03)$(0.11)
Diluted (loss) earnings per common share - Hill International, Inc.Diluted (loss) earnings per common share - Hill International, Inc.$(0.01)$0.02 $— $(0.03)
Diluted weighted average common shares outstandingDiluted weighted average common shares outstanding57,245 56,702 57,102 56,551 Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding58,073 57,245 59,767 57,102 
 
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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HILL INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) EARNINGS (LOSS)
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
 
 Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2021202020212020
Net earnings (loss)$1,317 $2,245 $(1,659)$(6,113)
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax(1,177)639 (2,733)5,385 
Comprehensive earnings (loss)140 2,884 (4,392)(728)
Less: Comprehensive (loss) earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests(32)376 (1,084)203 
Comprehensive earnings (loss) attributable to Hill International, Inc.$172 $2,508 $(3,308)$(931)
 Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
 2022202120222021
Net (loss) earnings$(703)$1,317 $86 $(1,659)
Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax(2,969)(1,177)(7,611)(2,733)
Actuarial losses from end of service benefit plan, net of tax66 — 198 — 
Comprehensive (loss) earnings(3,606)140 (7,327)(4,392)
Less: Comprehensive (loss) earnings attributable to noncontrolling interests(38)(32)(1,084)
Comprehensive (loss) earnings attributable to Hill International, Inc.$(3,568)$172 $(7,332)$(3,308)
 
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

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HILL INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(In thousands) 
Common StockAdditional
Paid-in
Retained
Earnings
Accumulated Other
Comprehensive
Treasury StockHill Share of Stockholders’Non-controllingTotal
Stockholders’
Common StockAdditional
Paid-in
AccumulatedAccumulated Other
Comprehensive
Treasury StockHill Share of Stockholders’Non-controllingTotal
Stockholders’
SharesAmountCapital(Deficit)Income (Loss)SharesAmountEquityInterestsEquity SharesAmountCapital(Deficit)Income (Loss)SharesAmountEquityInterestsEquity
Balance - December 31, 202062,920 $$215,010 $(79,542)$1,318 6,807 $(29,056)$107,736 $1,552 $109,288 
Net earnings (loss)— — — (3,184)— — — (3,184)207 (2,977)
Other comprehensive loss— — — — (297)— — (297)(1,259)(1,556)
Balance - December 31, 2021Balance - December 31, 202163,291 $$217,471 $(83,813)$(1,813)6,807 $(29,056)$102,795 $444 $103,239 
Net (loss) incomeNet (loss) income— — — 886 — — — 886 (97)789 
Other comprehensive (loss) incomeOther comprehensive (loss) income— — — — (4,650)— — (4,650)140 (4,510)
Share-based compensation expenseShare-based compensation expense270 — 1,371 — — — — 1,371 — 1,371 Share-based compensation expense331 — 771 — — — — 771 — 771 
Shares issued under employee stock purchase planShares issued under employee stock purchase plan44 — 95 — — — — 95 — 95 Shares issued under employee stock purchase plan42 — 56 — — — — 56 — 56 
Balance - June 30, 202163,234 $$216,476 $(82,726)$1,021 6,807 $(29,056)$105,721 $500 $106,221 
Net earnings— — — 1,259 — — — 1,259 58 1,317 
Balance - June 30, 2022Balance - June 30, 202263,664 $$218,298 $(82,927)$(6,463)6,807 $(29,056)$99,858 $487 $100,345 
Net earnings (loss)Net earnings (loss)— — — (689)— — — (689)(14)(703)
Other comprehensive lossOther comprehensive loss— — — — (1,087)— — (1,087)(90)(1,177)Other comprehensive loss— — — — (2,879)— — (2,879)(24)(2,903)
Share-based compensation expenseShare-based compensation expense— 443 — — — — 443 — 443 Share-based compensation expense10 — 818 — — — — 818 — 818 
Shares issued under employee stock purchase planShares issued under employee stock purchase plan12 — 23 — — — — 23 — 23 Shares issued under employee stock purchase plan— — — — — — — — 
Balance - September 30, 202163,249 $$216,942 $(81,467)$(66)6,807 $(29,056)$106,359 $468 $106,827 
Balance - September 30, 2022Balance - September 30, 202263,674 $$219,116 $(83,616)$(9,342)6,807 $(29,056)$97,108 $449 $97,557 
Balance - December 31, 201962,708 $$212,759 $(71,360)$(3,817)6,546 $(28,231)$109,357 $871 $110,228 
Balance - December 31, 2020Balance - December 31, 202062,920 $$215,010 $(79,542)$1,318 6,807 $(29,056)$107,736 $1,552 $109,288 
Net earnings (loss)Net earnings (loss)— — — (8,535)— — — (8,535)177 (8,358)Net earnings (loss)— — — (3,184)— — — (3,184)207 (2,977)
Other comprehensive income (loss)Other comprehensive income (loss)— — — — 5,096 — — 5,096 (350)4,746 Other comprehensive income (loss)— — — — (297)— — (297)(1,259)(1,556)
Share-based compensation expenseShare-based compensation expense— — 1,201 — — — — 1,201 — 1,201 Share-based compensation expense270 — 1,371 — — — — 1,371 — 1,371 
Shares issued under employee stock purchase planShares issued under employee stock purchase plan162 — 201 — — — — 201 — 201 Shares issued under employee stock purchase plan44 — 95 — — — — 95 — 95 
Transfer of shares pledged as collateral (1)
(261)— — — — 261 (825)(825)— (825)
Balance - June 30, 202062,609 $$214,161 $(79,895)$1,279 6,807 $(29,056)$106,495 $698 $107,193 
Net earnings— — — 2,114 — — — 2,114 131 2,245 
Other comprehensive income— — — — 394 — — 394 245 639 
Share-based compensation expense— — 415 — — — — 415 — 415 
Shares issued under employee stock purchase plan16 — 20 — — — — 20 — 20 
Balance - September 30, 202062,916 $$214,596 $(77,781)$1,673 6,807 $(29,056)$109,438 $1,074 $110,512 
Balance - June 30, 2021Balance - June 30, 202163,234 $$216,476 $(82,726)$1,021 6,807 $(29,056)$105,721 $500 $106,221 
Net earnings (loss)Net earnings (loss)— — — 1,259 — — — 1,259 58 1,317 
Other comprehensive income (loss)Other comprehensive income (loss)— — — — (1,087)— — (1,087)(90)(1,177)
Share-based compensation expenseShare-based compensation expense— 443 — — — — 443 — 443 
Shares issued under employee stock purchase planShares issued under employee stock purchase plan12 — 23 — — — — 23 — 23 
Balance - September 30, 2021Balance - September 30, 202163,249 $$216,942 $(81,467)$(66)6,807 $(29,056)$106,359 $468 $106,827 

(1) Reflects 261 shares of the Company's common stock pledged as collateral under the terms of a secured promissory note payable to the Company. During the three months ended March 31, 2020, the Company exercised its right to retain the shares upon the note holder's agreement to relinquish the shares upon the promissory note maturity date.

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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HILL INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
Nine Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
20212020 20222021
Cash flows from operating activities:Cash flows from operating activities:Cash flows from operating activities:
Net loss$(1,659)$(6,113)
Net earnings (loss)Net earnings (loss)$86 $(1,659)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in):Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in):Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in):
Depreciation and amortizationDepreciation and amortization1,856 3,380 Depreciation and amortization1,784 1,856 
Recovery of bad debts(2,794)(1,306)
Recovery for bad debtRecovery for bad debt(431)(2,794)
Amortization of deferred loan feesAmortization of deferred loan fees568 521 Amortization of deferred loan fees344 568 
Deferred tax expenseDeferred tax expense(120)500 Deferred tax expense140 (120)
Share-based compensationShare-based compensation1,814 1,616 Share-based compensation1,589 1,814 
Operating lease right-of-use assetsOperating lease right-of-use assets3,306 3,163 Operating lease right-of-use assets3,908 3,306 
Loss on liquidation of subsidiary— 4,064 
Foreign currency remeasurement lossesForeign currency remeasurement losses2,510 3,622 Foreign currency remeasurement losses1,544 2,510 
Deferred payroll tax payments— 2,711 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivableAccounts receivable(15,521)4,686 Accounts receivable(23,773)(15,521)
Accounts receivable - affiliateAccounts receivable - affiliate(5,728)(6,294)Accounts receivable - affiliate2,039 (5,728)
Prepaid expenses and other current assetsPrepaid expenses and other current assets(3,951)(2,418)Prepaid expenses and other current assets253 (3,951)
Income taxes receivableIncome taxes receivable1,232 39 Income taxes receivable399 1,232 
Retainage receivableRetainage receivable(953)(416)Retainage receivable3,534 (953)
Other assetsOther assets(1,926)(2,643)Other assets(976)(1,926)
Accounts payable and accrued expensesAccounts payable and accrued expenses13,181 1,641 Accounts payable and accrued expenses13,440 13,181 
Income taxes payableIncome taxes payable(1,202)(1,161)Income taxes payable1,944 (1,202)
Deferred revenueDeferred revenue1,482 (2,451)Deferred revenue(4,351)1,482 
Operating lease liabilitiesOperating lease liabilities(2,698)(3,259)Operating lease liabilities(3,702)(2,698)
Other current liabilitiesOther current liabilities3,432 3,426 Other current liabilities1,139 3,432 
Retainage payableRetainage payable(314)(730)Retainage payable47 (314)
Finance lease liabilitiesFinance lease liabilities(13)— 
Other liabilitiesOther liabilities492 688 Other liabilities(1,260)492 
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities(6,993)3,266 
Net cash used in operating activitiesNet cash used in operating activities(2,316)(6,993)
Cash flows from investing activities:Cash flows from investing activities:Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of NEYO GroupPurchase of NEYO Group(681)— Purchase of NEYO Group— (681)
Purchase of property and equipmentPurchase of property and equipment(1,197)(1,101)Purchase of property and equipment(1,472)(1,197)
Net cash used in investing activitiesNet cash used in investing activities(1,878)(1,101)Net cash used in investing activities(1,472)(1,878)
Cash flows from financing activities:Cash flows from financing activities:Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from term loans— 1,291 
Principal payments on finance leasesPrincipal payments on finance leases(184)— 
Repayment of term loansRepayment of term loans(802)(666)Repayment of term loans(505)(802)
Proceeds from revolving loansProceeds from revolving loans29,785 38,486 Proceeds from revolving loans31,667 29,785 
Repayment of revolving loansRepayment of revolving loans(25,816)(24,268)Repayment of revolving loans(25,336)(25,816)
Proceeds from stock issued under employee stock purchase planProceeds from stock issued under employee stock purchase plan118 221 Proceeds from stock issued under employee stock purchase plan56 118 
Net cash provided by financing activitiesNet cash provided by financing activities3,285 15,064 Net cash provided by financing activities5,698 3,285 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cashEffect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash(2,654)(97)Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash(2,548)(2,654)
Deconsolidated cash— 
Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash(8,240)17,123 
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cashNet decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash(638)(8,240)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash — beginning of periodCash, cash equivalents and restricted cash — beginning of period41,413 24,982 Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash — beginning of period30,446 41,413 
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash — end of periodCash, cash equivalents and restricted cash — end of period$33,173 $42,105 Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash — end of period$29,808 $33,173 
Nine Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:20212020Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:20222021
Interest and related financing fees paidInterest and related financing fees paid$3,520 $2,722 Interest and related financing fees paid$4,668 $3,520 
Income taxes paidIncome taxes paid3,830 2,018 Income taxes paid2,218 3,830 
Transfer of proceeds from shares pledged as collateral to treasury stock— 825 
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilitiesCash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities4,897 5,914 Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities5,681 4,897 
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilitiesRight-of-use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilities8,568 288 Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilities1,648 8,568 
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for finance lease liabilitiesRight-of-use assets obtained in exchange for finance lease liabilities538 475 Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for finance lease liabilities— 538 

 See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
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HILL INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(in thousands, except per share data)
 

Note 1 — The Company
 
Hill International, Inc. (“Hill” or the “Company”) is a professional services firm that provides program management, project management, construction management, construction claims and other consulting and advisory services primarily to the buildings, transportation, environmental, energy and industrial markets worldwide. Hill’s clients include the U.S. federal government, U.S. state and local governments, foreign governments and the private sector.

All amounts included in the following Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements are in thousands, unless otherwise indicated, except per share data.

On August 26, 2022, Hill, Global Infrastructure Solutions Inc. (“Parent”), and Liberty Acquisition Sub Inc., an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Parent (“Merger Sub”), entered into an Amended and Restated Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”), which amended and restated the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of August 16, 2022, by and among the Company, Parent and Merger Sub. The Merger Agreement provides that, upon the terms and conditions set forth therein and in accordance with the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (“DGCL”), Merger Sub will be merged with and into Hill (the “Merger”) with Hill surviving the Merger as the surviving corporation and an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Parent.

Subject to the terms and conditions of the Merger Agreement, at the effective time of the Merger (the “Effective Time”), each share of Hill’s common stock, other than as provided below, will be converted into the right to receive $3.40, without interest (such amount of cash, the “Merger Consideration”). The following shares of Hill common stock will not be converted into the right to receive the Merger Consideration in connection with the Merger: (i) shares held in treasury by Hill or owned by Parent or Merger Sub or any direct or indirect wholly owned subsidiaries of Parent, Merger Sub or Hill immediately prior to the effective time, and (ii) shares issued and outstanding immediately prior to the effective time that are held by a holder who is entitled to demand and has properly exercised and perfected demand and has properly exercised and perfected demand for appraisal of such shares pursuant to, and who complies in all respects with, Section 262 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (the “DGCL”) and has not effectively and validly withdrawn or lost such holder’s rights to appraisal.

Pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement, the consummation of the Merger remains subject to various closing conditions, including but not limited to (i) the receipt of consent or authorization under certain foreign antitrust laws, and (ii) the absence of any order that has the effect of preventing, making illegal or otherwise prohibiting the consummation of the Merger. As of the date hereof, the Company continues to expect to complete the Merger in the fourth calendar quarter of 2022. Upon the consummation of the Merger, Hill will no longer be traded or listed on any public securities exchange.

Note 2 — Liquidity
 
At September 30, 20212022 and December 31, 2020,2021, the Company's principal sources of liquidity consisted of $26,293$22,834 and $34,229$21,821 of cash and cash equivalents, respectively, $4,591$7 and $7,495$2,643 of available borrowing capacity under the Domestic Revolving Credit Facility, respectively, $1,614$175 and $1,085$520 of available borrowing capacity under the International Revolving Credit Facility, respectively, and $6,131$3,436 and $3,131$5,980 under other foreign credit agreements, respectively. Additional information regarding the Company's credit facilities is set forth in Note 9 - Notes Payable and Long-Term Debt.

InOn March 2020,31, 2022 and September 30, 2022, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic as a resultCompany entered into amendments of its main credit facility with Société Générale that extends the maturity dates of the further spreadDomestic and International Revolving Credit Facilities to May 5, 2023 and the term loan facility to November 5, 2023. The interest rates on the Domestic and International Revolving Credit Facilities increased by 1.1% and 1.5%, respectively, effective March 31, 2022, while the term loan facility interest rate increased by 1.0%, effective March 31, 2022, and the Company paid an amendment fee of $463. The aggregate amount of the virus into all regionscredit commitments under the facilities was reduced by an amount equal to $500 on each of the world, including those regions where the Company's primary operations occur. Variants of the virus continue to emerge in various regionSeptember 30, 2022 and countries worldwide. The Company is focused on preserving its principal sources of liquidity and managing its cash flowOctober 31, 2022 and will continuebe further permanently reduced by $500 on November 30, 2022 and $3,000 on December 31, 2022. At September 30, 2022, the Company had $23,303 of borrowings and $4,972 of outstanding letters of credit under the Hill International, Inc. - Société Générale Domestic Revolving Credit Facility and $4,884 of borrowings and $509 of outstanding letters of credit under the Hill International N.V. - Société Générale International Revolving Credit Facility. These facilities are set to evaluate the potential short-term and long-term implications of COVID-19mature on its consolidated statements of operations. May 5, 2023.

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The Company believes that it has adequate liquidity and business plans to continue to operate the business and mitigate the risks associated with COVID-19 for the next 12 months from November 8, 2021,14, 2022, the date of this filing. Additional disclosure onThis ability to continue as a going concern is dependent upon the impact of COVID-19 onability to refinance the Company isDomestic and International Revolving Credit Facilities prior to their May 5, 2023 maturity date. As such, the consolidated interim financial statements included in Part I. Item 2 Management's Discussion and Analysis section of this Form 10-Q.10-Q do not include any adjustments that might result from the inability to refinance the Domestic and International Revolving Credit Facilities.


Note 3 — Basis of Presentation
 
Summary
 
The accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements were prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") pertaining to reports on Form 10-Q and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020.2021, as amended. Accordingly, the accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("U.S. GAAP") for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, these statements include all adjustments (consisting only of normal, recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair presentation of the consolidated financial statements. The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Hill and its wholly and majority-owned subsidiaries. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
 
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP 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 the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The interim operating results are not necessarily indicative of the results for a full year.

NEYO Group Acquisition

On June 30, 2021, the Company acquired all of the equity interests of NEYO Group, a 120-person firm specializing in cost management and estimating support and also providing project management, project monitoring, and other services. NEYO maintains offices in Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, and Mumbai, as well as project offices in Hyderabad, Pune, and Kolkata.
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Reclassification

Certain geographic regions have been combined in tables throughout the document including in Note 4 - Revenue from Contract with Clients and Note 12 - Segment and Related Information. In the current year, Americas includes United States and Latin America and Middle East/Asia/Pacific includes Middle East and Asia/Pacific. The related presentation for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 has been recast to conform to current year presentation.

Other Loss, net

During the nine months ended September 30, 2020, a loss of $4,064 was recognized due to the bankruptcy filing and deconsolidation of our operating subsidiary in Brazil (see Note 15), net of other non-operating income of $65. An additional $345 of other income was recognized during the three months ended March 31, 2020, representing the cancellation of a loan agreement made with the PIDC-Local Development Corporation that was funded to the Company on October 24, 2014 as part of the city of Philadelphia's (the "City") Economic Stimulus Program. In February 2020, the City agreed to cancel this loan as a result of the Company satisfying all obligations upon which cancellation of such debt was conditioned in such loan agreement.

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

(a)                                Foreign Currency Translations and Transactions

Assets and liabilities of all foreign operations are translated at period-end rates of exchange while revenues and expenses are translated at the average monthly exchange rates. Gains or losses resulting from translating foreign currency financial statements are accumulated in a separate component of stockholders’ equity titled accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) until the entity is sold or substantially liquidated. Gains or losses arising from foreign currency transactions (transactions denominated in a currency other than the entity’s local currency), including those resulting from intercompany transactions, are reflected in the Company's consolidated statements of operations. The impact of foreign exchange on long-term intercompany loans, for which repayment has not been scheduled or planned and permanent equity has been elected, are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) on the Company's consolidated balance sheets.

(b)                                Concentrations of Credit Risk

Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist principally of cash equivalents and accounts receivable.

The Company maintains its cash accounts with high quality financial institutions. Although the Company believes that the financial institutions with which it does business will be able to fulfill their commitments, there is no assurance that those institutions will be able to continue to do so.

No single client accounted for 10% or more of total revenue for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20212022 or 2020.2021.

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There was one client in Africa who representsaccounted for 10% or more toof gross accounts receivable at September 30, 20212022 and December 31, 2020,2021, respectively, which represents 14% and 16% of the gross accounts receivable balance at September 30, 20212022 and December 31, 2020,2021, respectively. These amounts were fully reserved for at September 30, 20212022 and December 31, 2020.2021.

(c)                                Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

The allowance for doubtful accounts is an estimate prepared by management based on identification of the collectability of specific accounts and the overall condition of the receivable portfolios. When evaluating the adequacy of the allowance for doubtful accounts, the Company specifically analyzes trade receivables, including retainage receivable, historical bad debts, client credits, client concentrations, current economic trends and changes in client payment terms. If the financial condition of clients were to deteriorate, resulting in an impairment of their ability to make payments, additional allowances may be required. Likewise, should the Company determine that it would be able to realize more of its receivables in the future than previously estimated, an adjustment to the allowance would increase earnings in the period such determination was made. The allowance for doubtful accounts is reviewed on a quarterly basis and adjustments are recorded as deemed necessary.

(d)                                   Retainage Receivable

Retainage receivable represents balances billed but not paid by clients pursuant to retainage provisions in certain contracts and will be due upon completion of specific tasks or the completion of the contract.
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(e)                                Income Taxes

The Company estimates income taxes in each of the jurisdictions in which it operates. This process involves estimating its actual current tax exposure together with assessing temporary differences resulting from differing treatment of items for tax and accounting purposes. These differences result in deferred tax assets and liabilities, which are included within the Company’s consolidated balance sheets. The Company assesses the likelihood that the deferred tax assets will be recovered from future taxable income and to the extent it believes recovery is not likely, the Company establishes a valuation allowance. To the extent the Company establishes a valuation allowance in a period, it must include an expense within the tax provision in the consolidated statements of operations. The Company has recorded a valuation allowance to reduce the deferred income tax assets to an amount that is more likely than not to be realized in future years. If the Company determines in the future that it is “more likely than not” (i.e., a likelihood greater than 50 percent) to be allowed by the tax jurisdiction based solely on the technical merits of the position, that the deferred tax assets subject to the valuation allowance will be realized, then the previously provided valuation allowance will be adjusted.

The Company recognizes a tax benefit in the financial statements for an uncertain tax position only if management’s assessment is that the position is more likely than not that the benefit will be ultimately realized. The term “tax position” refers to a position in a previously filed tax return or a position expected to be taken in a future tax return that is reflected in measuring current or deferred income tax assets and liabilities for interim or annual periods.

(f)                                Revenue Recognition

The Company generates revenue primarily from providing professional services to its clients under various types of contracts. In providing these services, the Company may incur reimbursable expenses, which consist principally of amounts paid to subcontractors and other third parties and travel and other job related expenses that are contractually reimbursable from clients. The Company includes reimbursable expenses in computing and reporting its total revenue as long as the Company remains responsible to the client for the fulfillment of the contract and for the overall acceptability of all services provided.

If estimated total costs on any contract project a loss, the Company charges the entire estimated loss to operations in the period the loss becomes known. The cumulative effect of revisions to revenue, estimated costs to complete contracts, including penalties, incentive awards, change orders, claims, anticipated losses, and others are recorded in the accounting period in which the events indicating a loss are known and the loss can be reasonably estimated. These loss projects are re-assessed for each subsequent reporting period until the project is complete. Such revisions could occur at any time, and the effects may be material.

See Note 4 - Revenue from Contracts with Clients for more detail regarding how the Company recognizes revenue under each type of its contractual arrangements.

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(g)                                   Restricted Cash

Restricted cash primarily represents cash collateral required to be maintained in foreign bank accounts to serve as collateral for letters of credit, bonds or guarantees on certain projects. The cash will remain restricted until the respective project has been completed, which typically is greater than one year.

The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash reported within the balance sheets that sum to the total of the same such amounts shown in the statements of cash flows:
September 30, 2021December 31, 2020
Cash and cash equivalents$26,293 $34,229 
Cash - restricted3,811 3,752 
Cash - restricted, net of current portion3,069 3,432 
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash shown in the consolidated statements of cash flows$33,173 $41,413 
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September 30, 2022December 31, 2021
Cash and cash equivalents$22,834 $21,821 
Cash - restricted4,131 5,562 
Cash - restricted, net of current portion2,843 3,063 
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash shown in the consolidated statements of cash flows$29,808 $30,446 

(h)                                   Earnings (loss) per Share

Basic earnings (loss) per common share have been computed using the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings (loss) per common share incorporates the incremental shares issuable upon the assumed exercise of stock options and the assumed vesting of stock and deferred and restricted stock unit awards using the treasury stock method, if dilutive.

The Company has outstanding options to purchase approximately 1,3531,128 shares and 1,5891,353 shares at September 30, 20212022 and 2020,2021, respectively. In addition, the Company had 1,038138 and 7151,038 restricted and deferred stock units outstanding at September 30, 20212022 and 2020,2021, respectively. These awards were excluded from the calculation of diluted loss per share for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20212022 and 20202021 because they were anti-dilutive.

The following table provides a reconciliation to net lossearnings (loss) used in the numerator for loss per share attributable to Hill:
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
2021202020212020
Net earnings (loss)$1,317 $2,245 $(1,659)$(6,113)
Less: net earnings - noncontrolling interests58 131 265 308 
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Hill International, Inc.$1,259 $2,114 $(1,924)$(6,421)
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding57,245 56,702 57,102 56,551 
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock options— — — — 
Unvested share-based compensation units— — — — 
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding57,245 56,702 57,102 56,551 
Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per common share - Hill International, Inc.$0.02 $0.04 $(0.03)$(0.11)
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
2022202120222021
Net (loss) earnings$(703)$1,317 $86 $(1,659)
Less: net (loss) earnings - noncontrolling interests(14)58 (112)265 
Net (loss) earnings attributable to Hill International, Inc.$(689)$1,259 $198 $(1,924)
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding58,073 57,245 57,858 57,102 
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock options— — — — 
Unissued share-based compensation units— — 1,909 — 
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding58,073 57,245 59,767 57,102 
Basic and diluted (loss) earnings per common share - Hill International, Inc.$(0.01)$0.02 $— $(0.03)

(i)                                   New Accounting Pronouncements

Changes to U.S. GAAP are typically established by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) in the form of accounting standards updates (“ASUs”) to the FASB’s Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”). The Company considers the applicability and impact of all ASUs and, based on its assessment, determined that any recently issued or proposed ASUs not listed below are either not applicable to the Company or adoption will have minimal impact on its consolidated financial statements.
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For additional information with respect to new accounting pronouncements and the impact of these pronouncements on our consolidated financial statements, see Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements in Item 8 of Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20202021 filed with the SEC on March 16, 2021. See update below.31, 2022, as amended.


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Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-12 - Income Taxes (Topic 740) Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes, which removes certain exceptions to the general principles in ASC 740 and improves how certain income tax-related guidance is applied. The guidance is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2020. Early adoption was permitted. The amendments in this update were applied prospectively. The Company adopted the new standard as of January 1, 2021. The standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations upon adoption.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments (Topic 326) - Credit Losses: Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments, which provides guidance regarding the measurement of credit losses on financial instruments.  The new guidance replaces the incurred loss impairment methodology in the current guidance with a methodology that reflects expected credit losses and requires consideration of a broader range of reasonable and supportable information to determine credit loss estimates. This ASU will be effective for the Company commencing January 1, 2023. The Company is in the process of assessing the impact of this ASU on our consolidated financial statements and disclosures.

Note 4 — Revenue from Contracts with Clients

The Company recognizes revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to clients in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled in exchange for such goods or services.

Below is a description of the basic types of contracts from which the Company may earn revenue:

Time and Materials Contracts

Under the time and materials (“T&M”) arrangements, contract fees are based upon time and materials incurred. The contracts may be structured as basic time and materials, cost plus a margin or time and materials subject to a maximum contract value (the "cap value"). Due to the potential limitation of the cap value, the economic factors of the contracts subject to a cap value differ from the economic factors of basic T&M and cost plus contracts. The majority of the Company’s contracts are for consulting projects where it bills the client monthly at hourly billing rates. The hourly billing rates are determined by contract terms. Under cost plus a margin contracts, the Company charges its clients for its costs, plus a fixed fee or rate. Under time and materials contracts with a cap value, the Company charges the clients for time and materials based upon the work performed however there is a cap or a not to exceed value. There are often instances that a contract is modified to extend the contract value past the cap. As the consideration is variable depending on the outcome of the contract renegotiation, the Company will estimate the total contract price in accordance with the variable consideration guidelines and will only include consideration that it expects to receive from the client. When the Company is reaching the cap value, the contract will be renegotiated, or Hill ceases work when the maximum contract value is reached. The Company will continue to work if it is probable that the contract will be extended. The Company will only include consideration for contract renegotiation's to the extent that it is probable that a significant reversal in the amount of cumulative revenue recognized will not occur when the uncertainty associated with the variable consideration is subsequently resolved. If the Company continues to work and is uncertain that a contract change order will be processed, the variable consideration will be constrained to the cap until it is probable that the contract will be renegotiated. The Company is only entitled to consideration for the work it has performed, and the cap value is not a guaranteed contract value.

Fixed Price Contracts

Under fixed price contracts, the Company’s clients pay an agreed amount negotiated in advance for a specified scope of work. The Company is guaranteed to receive the consideration to the extent that the Company delivers under the contract. The Company recognizes revenue over a period of time on fixed price contracts using the input method based upon direct costs incurred to date, which are compared to total projected direct costs. Costs are the most relevant measure to determine the transfer of the service to the client. The Company assesses contracts quarterly and will recognize any expected future loss before actually incurring the loss. When the Company is expecting to reach the total value under the contract, the Company will begin to negotiate a change order.

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Change Orders and Claims

Change orders are modifications of an original contract. Either the Company or its client may initiate change orders. They may include changes in specifications or design, manner of performance, facilities, equipment, materials, sites and period of completion of the work. Management evaluates when a change order is probable based upon its experience in negotiating change orders, the client’s written approval of such changes or separate documentation of change order costs that are identifiable. Change orders may take time to be formally documented and terms of such change orders are agreed with the client before the work is performed. Sometimes circumstances require that work progresses before an agreement is reached with the client. If the Company is having difficulties in renegotiating the change order, the Company will stop work if possible, record all costs incurred to date, and determine, on a project by project basis, the appropriate final revenue recognition.

Claims are amounts in excess of the agreed contract price that the Company seeks to collect from its clients or others for client-caused delays, errors in specifications and designs, contract terminations, change orders that are either in dispute or are unapproved as to both scope and price, or other causes of unanticipated additional contract costs. Costs related to change orders and claims are recognized when they are incurred. The Company evaluates claims on an individual basis and recognizes revenue it believes is probable to collect.
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U.S. Federal Acquisition Regulations

The Company has contracts with the U.S. government that contain provisions requiring compliance with the U.S. Federal Acquisition Regulations (“FAR”). These regulations are generally applicable to all of its federal government contracts and are partially or fully incorporated in many local and state agency contracts. They limit the recovery of certain specified indirect costs on contracts subject to the FAR. Cost-plus contracts covered by the FAR provide for upward or downward adjustments if actual recoverable costs differ from the estimate billed under forward pricing arrangements. Most of the Company's federal government contracts are subject to termination at the convenience of the federal government. Contracts typically provide for reimbursement of costs incurred and payment of fees earned through the date of such termination.

Federal government contracts that are subject to the FAR and that are required by state and local governmental agencies to be audited are performed, for the most part, by the Defense Contract Audit Agency (“DCAA”). The DCAA audits the Company’s overhead rates, cost proposals, incurred government contract costs and internal control systems. During the course of its audits, the DCAA may question incurred costs if it believes the Company has accounted for such costs in a manner inconsistent with the requirements of the FAR or Cost Accounting Standards and recommend that its U.S. government corporate administrative contracting officer disallow such costs. Historically, the Company has not incurred significant disallowed costs because of such audits. However, the Company can provide no assurance that the DCAA audits will not result in material disallowances of incurred costs in the future.

Disaggregation of Revenues

The Company has 1one operating segment, the Project Management Group, which reflects how the Company is being managed. Additional information related to the Company’s operating segment is provided in Note 12 - Segment and Related Information. The Project Management Group provides extensive construction and project management services to construction owners worldwide. The Company considered the type of client, type of contract and geography for disaggregation of revenue. The Company determined that disaggregating by (1) contract type; and (2) geography would provide the most meaningful information to understand the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of its revenues. The type of client does not influence the Company’s revenue generation. Ultimately, the Company is supplying the same services of program management, project management, construction management, project management oversight, troubled project turnaround, staff augmentation, project labor agreement consulting, commissioning, estimating and cost management, labor compliance services and facilities management services. The Company’s contracts are generally long term contracts that are either based upon time and materials incurred or provide for a fixed price. The contract type will determine the level of risk in the contract related to revenue recognition. For purposes of disaggregation of revenue, the contract types have been grouped into: (1) Fixed Price - which include fixed price projects; and, (2) T&M - which include T&M contracts, T&M with a cap and cost plus contracts. The geography of the contracts will depict the level of global economic factors in relation to revenue recognition.

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The components of the Company’s revenue by contract type and geographic region for the three and nine months ended September 30, 20212022 and 20202021 are as follows:

Three Months Ended September 30, 2021Three Months Ended September 30, 2020
Fixed PriceT&MTotalPercent of Total RevenueFixed PriceT&MTotalPercent of Total Revenue
Americas$5,398 $45,964 $51,362 53.1 %$5,046 $43,149 $48,195 54.4 %
Middle East/Asia/Pacific773 20,848 21,621 22.4 %7,655 15,074 22,729 25.6 %
Europe10,898 2,999 13,897 14.4 %7,387 4,078 11,465 12.9 %
Africa1,125 8,599 9,724 10.1 %(75)6,338 6,263 7.1 %
Total$18,194 $78,410 $96,604 100.0 %$20,013 $68,639 $88,652 100.0 %
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020
Fixed PriceT&MTotalPercent of Total RevenueFixed PriceT&MTotalPercent of Total Revenue
Americas$14,778 $132,923 $147,701 51.7 %$15,736 $130,094 $145,830 52.8 %
Middle East/Asia/Pacific7,000 56,320 63,320 22.2 %16,481 55,846 72,327 26.2 %
Europe25,247 19,695 44,942 15.8 %25,566 11,868 37,434 13.5 %
Africa2,027 27,247 29,274 10.3 %201 20,617 20,818 7.5 %
   Total$49,052 $236,185 $285,237 100.0 %$57,984 $218,425 $276,409 100.0 %
Three Months Ended September 30, 2022Three Months Ended September 30, 2021
Fixed PriceT&MTotalPercent of Total RevenueFixed PriceT&MTotalPercent of Total Revenue
Americas$6,068 $51,807 $57,875 52.7 %$5,398 $45,964 $51,362 53.1 %
Middle East/Asia/Pacific3,507 21,871 25,378 23.2 %773 20,848 21,621 22.4 %
Europe8,923 7,361 16,284 14.9 %10,898 2,999 13,897 14.4 %
Africa3,791 6,243 10,034 9.2 %1,125 8,599 9,724 10.1 %
Total$22,289 $87,282 $109,571 100.0 %$18,194 $78,410 $96,604 100.0 %
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021
Fixed PriceT&MTotalPercent of Total RevenueFixed PriceT&MTotalPercent of Total Revenue
Americas$23,064 $143,602 $166,666 52.4 %$14,778 $132,923 $147,701 51.7 %
Middle East/Asia/Pacific12,162 63,730 75,892 23.9 %7,000 56,320 63,320 22.2 %
Europe22,819 23,401 46,220 14.6 %25,247 19,695 44,942 15.8 %
Africa8,087 20,672 28,759 9.1 %2,027 27,247 29,274 10.3 %
   Total$66,132 $251,405 $317,537 100.0 %$49,052 $236,185 $285,237 100.0 %

The Company recognizes revenue as it transfers promised goods or services to clients in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The Company exercises judgment in determining if the contractual criteria are met to determine if a contract with a client exists, specifically in the earlier stages of a project when a formally executed contract may not yet exist. The Company typically has one performance obligation under a contract to provide fully-integrated project management services, and, occasionally, a separate performance obligation to provide facilities management services. Performance obligations are delivered over time as the client receives the service.
The consideration promised within a contract may include fixed amounts, variable amounts, or both. Variable consideration is included in the transaction price only to the extent it is probable, in the Company’s judgment, that a significant future reversal in the amount of cumulative revenue recognized under the contract will not occur. In estimating the transaction price for pending change orders, the Company considers all relevant facts, including documented correspondence with the client regarding acknowledgment and/or agreement with the modification, as well as historical experience with the client or similar contractual circumstances. The Company transfers control of its service over time and, therefore, satisfies a performance obligation and recognizes revenue over time by measuring the progress toward complete satisfaction of that performance obligation. The Company’s fixed price projects and T&M with a cap contracts expected to exceed the cap value generally use a cost-based input method to measure its progress towards complete satisfaction of the performance obligation as the Company believes this best depicts the transfer of control to the client. Under the cost-based measure of progress, the extent of progress towards completion is measured based on the ratio of costs incurred to date to the total estimated costs at completion of the performance obligation. Due to the nature of the work required to be performed under the Company’s performance obligations, estimating total revenue and cost at completion on its long-term contracts is complex, subject to many variables and requires significant judgment.

For basic and cost-plus T&M contracts and T&M with a cap not expected to exceed the cap, contracts, the Company recognizes revenue over time using the output method which measures progress toward complete satisfaction of the performance obligation based upon actual costs incurred, using the right to invoice practical expedient.

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Accounts Receivable

Accounts receivable includes amounts billed and currently due from clients and amounts for work performed which have not been billed to date. The billed and unbilled amounts are stated at the net estimated realizable value. The Company maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts to provide for the estimated amount of receivables that will not be collected. The allowance is based upon an assessment of client creditworthiness, historical payment experience and the age of outstanding receivables.

Contract Assets and Liabilities

Contract assets include unbilled amounts typically resulting from performance under long-term contracts where the revenue recognized exceeds the amount billed to the client. Retainage receivable is included in contract assets. The current portion of retainage receivable is a contract asset, which prior to the adoption of ASC 606, had been classified within accounts receivable.
The Company’s contract liabilities consist of advance payments and billings in excess of revenue recognized and are reported as deferred revenue in the consolidated balance sheets. The Company classifies billings in excess of revenue recognized as deferred revenue as current or non-current based on the timing of when revenue is expected to be recognized.

The difference between the opening and closing balances of the Company’s contract assets and contract liabilities primarily results from the timing of the Company’s performance and client payments. The amount of revenue recognized during the three months ended September 30, 20212022 and 20202021 that was included in the deferred revenue balance at the beginning of the periods was $456$61 and $579,$456, respectively. The amount of revenue recognized during the nine months ended September 30, 20212022 and 20202021 that was included in the deferred revenue balance at the beginning of the periods was $4,051$7,981 and $571,$4,051, respectively.

Remaining Performance Obligations

The remaining performance obligations represent the aggregate transaction price of executed contracts with clients for which work has partially been performed or not started as of the end of the reporting period. The Company’s remaining performance obligations include fixed fee projects that have an executed contract, a written award, a letter of intent, a notice to proceed or an agreed upon work order to perform work on mutually accepted terms and conditions. Although remaining performance obligations reflect business that is considered to be firm, cancellations, scope adjustments, foreign currency exchange fluctuations or project deferrals may occur that impact the value or expected timing of their recognition. Remaining performance obligations are adjusted to reflect any known project cancellations, revisions to project scope, foreign currency exchange fluctuations and project deferrals, as appropriate. T&M contracts are excluded from the remaining performance obligation as these contracts are not fixed price contracts and the consideration expected under these contracts is variable as it is based upon hours and costs incurred in accordance with the variable consideration optional exemption.right to invoice practical expedient. As of September 30, 20212022 and December 31, 2020,2021, the aggregate amount of the transaction price allocated to remaining performance obligations was $92,155$93,324 and $101,800,$114,165, respectively. During the following 12 months, approximately 58.8%46.7% of the remaining performance obligations are expected to be recognized as revenue with the remaining balance recognized over 12 to 6 years.
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Note 5 — Accounts Receivable 

The components of accounts receivable and accounts receivable - affiliates reflected in the Company's consolidated balance sheets are as follows:

Accounts ReceivableAccounts ReceivableSeptember 30, 2021December 31, 2020Accounts ReceivableSeptember 30, 2022December 31, 2021
Billed (1)
Billed (1)
$104,228 $113,021 
Billed (1)
$112,646 $112,441 
Unbilled (2)
Unbilled (2)
51,719 37,960 
Unbilled (2)
60,083 46,014 
155,947 150,981  172,729 158,455 
Allowance for doubtful accounts (1)
Allowance for doubtful accounts (1)
(40,898)(52,795)
Allowance for doubtful accounts (1)
(36,462)(38,939)
Accounts receivable, netAccounts receivable, net$115,049 $98,186 Accounts receivable, net$136,267 $119,516 
Accounts Receivable - AffiliatesAccounts Receivable - AffiliatesAccounts Receivable - Affiliates
Billed (3)
Billed (3)
$14,776 $15,560 
Billed (3)
$3,755 $10,229 
Unbilled (2)
Unbilled (2)
14,938 8,380 
Unbilled (2)
16,655 12,243 
$29,714 $23,940 $20,410 $22,472 
Allowance for doubtful accountsAllowance for doubtful accounts(701)(655)Allowance for doubtful accounts(708)(731)
Accounts receivable - affiliates, netAccounts receivable - affiliates, net$29,013 $23,285 Accounts receivable - affiliates, net$19,702 $21,741 
(1) Includes $24,025$23,479 and $33,242$24,031 related to amounts due from a client in Libya as of September 30, 20212022 and December 31, 2020,2021, respectively, which where both fully reserved for in the allowance for doubtful accounts. The decrease in the balance at September 30, 2021 from December 31, 2020 is primarily due to the devaluation of the Libyan Dinar..
(2) Amounts are net of unbilled reserves.
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(3) Includes $1,568$802 and $1,303$2,179 of retainage receivables due from affiliates as of September 30, 20212022 and December 31, 2020,2021, respectively.

Note 6 — Intangible Assets
 
The following table summarizes the Company’s acquired intangible assets:
 
September 30, 2021December 31, 2020 September 30, 2022December 31, 2021
Gross
Carrying
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization
Gross
Carrying
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization
Gross
Carrying
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization
Gross
Carrying
Amount
Accumulated
Amortization
Engineering licenseEngineering license$2,653 $— $2,100 $— Engineering license$2,900 $— $2,900 $— 
Client relationshipsClient relationships509 395 509 356 Client relationships508 445 509 407 
TotalTotal$3,162 $395 $2,609 $356 Total$3,408 $445 $3,409 $407 
Intangible assets, netIntangible assets, net$2,767 $2,253 Intangible assets, net$2,963 $3,002 

During the year ended December 31, 2020, the Company acquired a Grandfathered Engineering Corporation license which was determined to have an indefinite useful life and therefore it is not amortized.

The Company amortizes client relationship intangible assets over the estimated useful life of ten years. Such amortization expense was $13 for the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, and 2020respectively and $38 and $67 for the nine months ended September 30, 20212022 and 2020,2021, respectively.
 
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The following table presents the estimated amortization expense for the next five years: 
Estimated
Amortization
Expense
Estimated
Amortization
Expense
Year ending December 31,Year ending December 31,Year ending December 31,
2021 (remaining 3 months)$13 
202251 
2022 (remaining 3 months)2022 (remaining 3 months)$13 
2023202351 202350 
20242024— 2024— 
20252025— 2025— 
20262026— 
 

Note 7 — Goodwill
 
The following table summarizes the changes in the Company’s carrying value of goodwill during the nine months ended September 30, 2021:2022:
 
Balance, December 31, 20202021$46,39744,127 
Additions (1)
162 
Translation adjustments (2)(1)
(1,656)(4,022)
Balance, September 30, 20212022$44,90340,105 
(1) Refer to Note 3 - Basis of Presentation, NEYO Group Acquisition subsection.
(2)(1) The translation adjustment was calculated based on the foreign currency exchange rates as of September 30, 2021.2022.

The Company (the reporting unit) performed its 20212022 annual impairment test effective July 1, 20212022 and noted no impairment. Based on the valuation as of July 1, 2021,2022, the fair value of the Company exceeded its carrying value. The Company performs its annual impairment test duringThis was determined by using the second halfprice offered by the transacting company of each year unless events or circumstances indicate an impairment may have occurred before that time.$3.40 per share and multiplying it by the market cap as of July 1, 2022.

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The Company’s changes in estimates and assumptions, including decreases in stock price and market capitalization, could materially affect the determination of fair value and/or conclusions on goodwill impairment. As a result of recent events, including market volatility and the impact on the global economy, it is at least reasonably possible that changes in one or more of those assumptions could result in impairment of our goodwill in future periods.

Note 8 — Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses
 
Below are the components of accounts payable and accrued expenses:
September 30, 2021December 31, 2020 September 30, 2022December 31, 2021
Accounts payableAccounts payable$33,852 $20,953 Accounts payable$32,982 $23,573 
Accrued payroll and related expenses*24,824 28,508 
Accrued payroll and related expensesAccrued payroll and related expenses20,311 19,699 
Accrued subcontractor feesAccrued subcontractor fees11,669 8,711 Accrued subcontractor fees13,812 12,203 
Accrued agency feesAccrued agency fees4,450 4,239 Accrued agency fees3,962 5,048 
Accrued legal and professional feesAccrued legal and professional fees1,435 2,894 Accrued legal and professional fees1,687 1,833 
Other accrued expenses*4,000 2,492 
Other accrued expensesOther accrued expenses1,274 1,500 
$80,230 $67,797  $74,028 $63,856 
 * $1,818 in costs related to the Company's end of service benefit plan at December 31, 2020 that were previously included in other accrued expenses and are now reflected in accrued payroll and related expenses.

Note 9 — Notes Payable and Long-Term Debt
 
The table below reflects the Company's notes payable and long-term debt, which includes credit facilities:
Interest Rate (1)
Balance Outstanding as of
LoanMaturityInterest Rate TypeSeptember 30,
2021
December 31, 2020September 30,
2021
December 31, 2020
Secured Credit Facilities
Hill International, Inc. - Société Générale 2017 Term Loan Facility06/20/2023Variable7.54%7.67%$28,725 $28,950 
Hill International, Inc. - Société Générale Domestic Revolving Credit Facility (2)
05/04/2022Variable5.16%5.50%17,400 14,400 
Hill International N.V.. - Société Générale International Revolving Credit Facility (3)
05/04/2022Variable4.07%4.11%4,747 4,035 
Unsecured Credit Facilities
Hill International, Inc. - First Abu Dhabi Bank ("FAB") PJSC Overdraft Credit Facility (4)
04/18/2022Variable5.71%5.65%— — 
Hill International (North Africa) Ltd - Arab Bank PLC ("Arab Bank") Payroll Overdraft Facility (5)
07/16/2022VariableN/AN/A— N/A
Hill International (North Africa) Ltd - Arab Bank General Simple Assignment of Contracts Overdraft Facility (5)
07/16/2022VariableN/AN/A— N/A
Unsecured Notes Payable and Long-Term Debt
Hill International Spain S.A.-Bankia S.A. & Bankinter S.A.(6)
12/31/2021Fixed2.21%2.21%139 581 
Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation Loan04/01/2027Fixed2.79%2.79%373 421 
Hill International Spain S.A. - Bankinter S.A. 2020 Term Loan (5)(6)
05/04/2024Variable2.23%2.23%267 357 
Hill International Spain S.A. - Banco Santander, S.A. Term Loan (5)(6)
05/30/2025Fixed3.91%3.91%320 367 
Hill International Spain S.A. - BBVA, S.A. P.P. Term Loan (5)(6)
06/19/2025Variable2.28%2.28%327 367 
Hill International Spain S.A. - Bankia. S.A. 2020 Term Loan (5)(6)
06/05/2025Variable2.54%2.54%270 303 
Total notes payable and long-term debt, gross$52,568 $49,781 
Less: unamortized discount and deferred financing costs related to Société Générale 2017 Term Loan Facility(346)(500)
Notes payable and long-term debt$52,222 $49,281 
Current portion of notes payable22,979 1,171 
Current portion of unamortized debt discount and deferred financing costs(199)(184)
Current maturities of notes payable and long-term debt$22,780 $987 
Notes payable and long-term debt, net of current maturities$29,442 $48,294 
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Interest Rate (1)
Balance Outstanding as of
LoanMaturityInterest Rate TypeSeptember 30,
2022
December 31, 2021September 30,
2022
December 31, 2021
Secured Credit Facilities
Hill International, Inc. - Société Générale 2017 Term Loan Facility11/05/2023Variable7.49%7.51%$28,425 $28,650 
Hill International, Inc. - Société Générale Domestic Revolving Credit Facility (2)
05/05/2023Variable5.17%5.06%23,303 19,400 
Hill International N.V.. - Société Générale International Revolving Credit Facility (3)
05/05/2023Variable4.46%4.06%4,884 5,802 
Unsecured Credit Facilities
Hill International, Inc. - First Abu Dhabi Bank ("FAB") PJSC Overdraft Credit Facility (4)
04/18/2023Variable5.62%5.71%2,695 151 
Unsecured Notes Payable and Long-Term Debt
Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation Loan04/01/2027Fixed2.75%2.79%310 358 
Hill International Spain S.A. - Bankinter S.A. 2020 Term Loan (5)(6)
05/04/2024Variable2.39%2.23%143 239 
Hill International Spain S.A. - Banco Santander, S.A. Term Loan (5)(6)
05/30/2025Fixed3.86%3.91%200 295 
Hill International Spain S.A. - BBVA, S.A. P.P. Term Loan (5)(6)
06/19/2025Variable2.25%2.28%204 300 
Hill International Spain S.A. - Bankia. S.A. 2020 Term Loan (5)(6)
06/05/2025Variable2.50%2.54%170 248 
Total notes payable and long-term debt, gross$60,334 $55,443 
Less: unamortized discount and deferred financing costs related to Société Générale 2017 Term Loan Facility(183)(300)
Notes payable and long-term debt$60,151 $55,143 
Current portion of notes payable31,533 26,043 
Current portion of unamortized debt discount and deferred financing costs(198)(202)
Current maturities of notes payable and long-term debt$31,335 $25,841 
Notes payable and long-term debt, net of current maturities$28,816 $29,302 

Footnotes to the Notes Payable and Long-Term Debt Table above:

(1) Interest rates for variable interest rate debt are reflected on a weighted average basis through September 30, 20212022 since the loan origination or modification date.

(2) As of September 30, 20212022 and December 31, 2020,2021, the Company had $6,509$4,972 and $6,605$6,457 of outstanding letters of credit, respectively, in addition to the balances outstanding above, which resulted in $4,591$7 and $7,495$2,643 of available borrowing capacity under the Domestic Revolving Credit Facility, respectively. The amounts available were based on the maximum borrowing capacity of $28,282 and $28,500 as of September 30, 20212022 and December 31, 2020.2021. See 'Secured Credit Facilities' section below for further information.


(3) As of September 30, 20212022 and December 31, 2020,2021, the Company had $558$509 and $2,189$478 of outstanding letters of credit, respectively, in addition to the balances outstanding above, which resulted in $1,614$175 and $1,085$520 of available borrowing capacity under the International Revolving Credit Facility, respectively. The amounts available were based on the Company's borrowing capacity of $6,919$5,568 and $7,309$6,800 as of September 30, 20212022 and December 31, 2020,2021, respectively. See ''Secured Credit Facilities' section below for further information.

(4) FAB credit facility lender was formerly known as National Bank of Abu Dhabi. There is no stated maturity date; however, the facility is subject to be reviewed annually in April by FAB, or at any other time as determined by FAB. Therefore, the amount outstanding is reflected within the current maturities of notes payable and long-term debt. Balances outstanding are reflected in U.S. dollars based on the conversion rates from AED as of September 30, 20212022 and December 31, 2020.2021. The Company had $3,131$436 of availability under the credit facility as of September 30, 20212022 and $2,980 as of December 31, 2020.2021.

(5) In July 2021, the Company, through one of its subsidiaries, entered into two overdraft facilities with Arab Bank. There is no stated maturity date however, the facilities are subject to be reviewed annually in July by Arab Bank. Amounts may be drawn in either Egyptian Pounds or in the U.S. Dollar. Interest rates are equal to 1.0%, plus the Central Bank of Egypt ("CBE") corridor rate. No amounts have been drawn on as of September 30, 2021.2022. The Company had $3,000 of availability under the credit facilities as of September 30, 2021.2022.

(6) Balances outstanding are reflected in U.S. dollars based on the conversion rates from Euros as of September 30, 20212022 and December 31, 2020.2021.

(7) Includes loan agreements, through a subsidiary of the Company, entered into between April and June 2020, where the respective loan agreements require interest-only monthly payments during grace periods that last from six months or one year from the date of the agreements. The variable interest loans are subject to either semi-annual or annual review by the respective lenders thereof and the respective interest rates in respect thereof are determined based on the European Inter-Bank Offered Rate, or “EURIBOR,” for the relevant interest period (or at a substitute rate to be determined to the extent EURIBOR is not available), plus a margin, as set by the respective lender.
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Secured Credit Facilities

The Company's secured credit facilities with Société Générale (the "International Lender") and other U.S. Loan Parties (the "U.S. Lenders") under a 2017 Term Loan of $30,000 (the "2017 Term Loan Facility"), a $25,000 U.S.-denominated revolving credit facility (the "Domestic Revolving Credit Facility"; together with the 2017 Term Loan Facility, the "U.S. Credit Facilities") and a €9,156 ($10,000 at closing) Euro-denominated revolving credit facility (the "International Revolving Credit Facility"; together with the U.S. Credit Facilities, the "Secured Credit Facilities") contain customary default provisions, representations and warranties, and affirmative and negative covenants, and require the Company to comply with certain financial and reporting covenants. The financial covenant is comprised of a maximum Consolidated Net Leverage Ratio of 3.00 to 1.00 for any fiscal quarter ending on or subsequent to March 31, 2017 for the trailing twelve months then-ended. The Consolidated Net Leverage Ratio is the ratio of (a) consolidated total debt (minus unrestricted cash and cash equivalents) to consolidated earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, share-based compensation and other non-cash charges, including bad debt expense, certain one-time litigation and transaction related expenses, and restructuring charges for the trailing twelve months. In the event of a default, the U.S. Lender and the International Lender may increase the interest rates by 2.0%. The Company was in compliance with this financial covenant at September 30, 2021.2022.

On April 1, 2020, the Company amended its Secured Credit Facilities, which increased the credit commitment with one of the U.S. Lenders under the Domestic Revolving Credit Facility by $3,500 from $25,000 to $28,500 and simultaneously decreased the credit commitment with the International Lender under the International Revolving Credit Facility by €3,179 (approximately $3,500 at closing) from €9,156 (approximately $10,000) to €5,977 (approximately $6,536 at closing).

The aggregate unamortized debt issuance costs under the Domestic Revolving Credit Facility and International Revolving Credit Facility were $403$1,569 and $755$314 at September 30, 20212022 and December 31, 2020,2021, respectively, and were included in prepaid expenses and other current assets and other assets in the consolidated balance sheets.

The interest rate on borrowings under the Domestic Revolving Credit Facility are, at the Company’s option, either the LIBORSOFR rate for the relevant interest period plus 3.75%4.85% per annum or the Base Rate plus 2.75%3.75% per annum. The interest rate on borrowings under the International Revolving Credit Facility will be the EURIBOR for the relevant interest period (or at a substitute rate to be determined to the extent EURIBOR is not available), plus 4.50%6.00% per annum.

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Commitment fees are paid quarterly and are calculated at 0.50% annually on the average daily unused portion of the Domestic Revolving Credit Facility, and are calculated at 0.75% annually on the average daily unused portion of the International Revolving Credit Facility.

Generally, the obligations of the Company under the Domestic Revolving Credit Facility are secured by a first-priority security interest in the Eligible Domestic Receivables (as defined in the Domestic Revolving Credit Facility), cash proceeds and bank accounts of the Company and certain of the Company’s U.S. subsidiaries, and a second-priority security interest in substantially all other assets of the Company and such subsidiaries. The obligations of the Subsidiary (as defined in the International Revolving Credit Facility) under the International Revolving Credit Facility are generally secured by a first-priority security interest in substantially all accounts receivable and cash proceeds thereof, certain bank accounts of the Subsidiary and certain of the Company’s non-U.S. subsidiaries, and a second-priority security interest in substantially all other assets of the Company and certain of the Company’s U.S. and non-U.S. subsidiaries.

TheOn March 31, 2022 and September 30, 2022, the Company is in discussionsentered into amendments of its main credit facility with both existing lenders and potential new lenders to refinanceSociété Générale that extend the Secured Credit Facilities prior to their maturity in May 2022 fordates of the Domestic and International Revolving Credit Facilities to May 5, 2023 and June 2023 for the 2017 Term Loan Facility.term loan facility to November 5, 2023. The interest rates on the Domestic and International Revolving Credit Facilities by 1.1% and 1.5%, respectively, while the term loan facility interest rate increased by 1.0% and the Company paid an amendment fee of $463. The aggregate amount of the credit commitments under the facilities was and permanently reduced by an amount equal to $500 on each of September 30, 2022 and October 31, 2022 and will be further permanently reduced by $500 on November 30, 2022 and $3,000 on December 31, 2022.

Other Financing Arrangements

On May 1, 2021,2022, subsequent to the maturity of the Company's previous commercial premium financing arrangement in April 30, 20212022 with AFCO Premium Credit LLC ("AFCO"), the Company entered into a new financing agreement for the renewal of its corporate insurance policies with AFCO for $3,350.$3,577. The terms of the arrangement include a $503$304 down payment, followed by monthly payments to be made over a ten-monthan eleven-month period at a 2.88%3.99% interest rate through March 31, 2022.April 30, 2023.
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At September 30, 2021 and2022, there was $2,097 balance payable to AFCO. At December 31, 2020, balances2021, the balance payable to AFCO of $1,717 and $872$862 were reflected in other current liabilities on the Company's consolidated balance sheets, respectively.

Note 10 — Share-Based Compensation

The Company recognized total share-based compensation expense in selling, general and administrative expenses in the consolidated statement of operations of $443$818 and $415$443 for the three months ended September 30, 20212022 and 2020,2021, respectively, and $1,814$1,589 and $1,616$1,814 for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, and 2020, respectively. Should there be a Change in Control of the Company, unvested shares would immediately vest. The Company's related share-based compensation is comprised of the following:

Restricted Stock Units

During the nine months ended September 30, 20212022 and 2020,2021, the Company granted certain employees and executive officers equity awards in the form of restricted stock units ("RSU") that are subject to a combination of time and performance-based conditions under the 2017 Equity Compensation Plan (the "2017 Plan"), totaling 414486 and 723414 RSUs, respectively. During the three months ended September 30, 2022, 23 RSUs were granted. No RSUs were granted during the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020.2021. Each RSU entitles the grantee to 1one unit of the Company's common stock. The time-based RSUs vest annually over a three-year period on the anniversary date of each grant. Unvested time-based RSUs will be forfeited if the grantee separates from the Company prior to its vesting date. During the nine months ended September 30, 20212022 and 2020,2021, the related compensation expense was recorded based on a weighted average price per share of $1.90 and $2.36, and $3.28, respectively. During the three months ended September 30, 2022, the related compensation expense was recorded based on a price per share of $1.74

The number of common shares to be issued under the performance-based RSUs will be determined based on three levels of performance metrics based on the Company's earnings and will be assessed on an annual basis for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2023 and 2024 for the RSUs granted during the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and for the years ended December 31, 2021, 2022 and 2023 for the RSUs granted during the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and for the years ended December 31, 2020, 2021 and 2022 for the RSUs granted during the nine months ended September 30, 2020.2021. If the Company meets the performance metrics for any one of the measurement periods, such units will vest on the next anniversary date of the grant date. All vested RSUs will be settled on the third anniversary of the grant date. Unvested RSUs are subject to forfeiture if the grantee separates from the Company prior to its vesting date. During the nine months ended September 30, 20212022 and 2020,2021, the Company determined it was not probable that the target performance metric would be met for each of the RSU grants and, therefore, did not record any share-based compensation expense related to such RSUs.

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Deferred Stock Units

Deferred Stock UnitsDuring the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, the Company granted certain employees, executive officers and independent members of the Board of Directors equity awards in the form of deferred stock units ("DSU") issuedthat are subject to a combination of time and performance-based conditions and, in the case of independent members of the Board of Directors, immediate vesting, under the 2017 Plan, entitle participantstotaling 1,066 and 780 DSUs, respectively. DSUstotaling 276 and 5
were granted during the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. Each DSU entitles the grantee to receive 1 shareone unit of the Company's common stock forstock. The time-based DSUs vest annually over a three-year period on the anniversary date of each DSU and theygrant.

Unvested time-based DSUs will vest immediately upon separationbe forfeited if the grantee separates from the Company. TheCompany prior to its vesting date. During the nine
months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, the related compensation expense was recorded based on a weighted average price
per share of $1.86 and $2.36 respectively. During the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, the related compensation expense was recorded based on a weighted average price per share of $1.74 and $2.57, respectively.

The number of common shares to these units wasbe issued under the performance-based DSUs will be determined based on three levels of
performance metrics based on the stock priceCompany's earnings and will be assessed on an annual basis for the years ended December
31, 2022, 2023 and 2024 for the DSUs granted during the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and for the years ended
December 31, 2021, 2022 and 2023 for the DSUs granted during the nine months ended September 30, 2021. If the Company
meets the performance metrics for any one of the Company's common stockmeasurement periods, such units will vest on the grantnext anniversary date of the DSUs.
grant date. Unvested DSUsRSUs are subject to forfeiture if the grantee separates from the Company prior to its vesting date.

During the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, 5 and 39 DSUs were granted at a weighted average price of $2.57 and $1.58, respectively. During the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, the Company determined it was not probable that the target performance
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metric would be met for each of the RSU grants and, 2020, 780 and 334therefore, did not record any share-based compensation expense related to such RSUs. Vested DSUs were granted at a weighted average price of $2.42 and $1.70, respectively. DSUs granted partially include units awarded towill be issued immediately upon separation from the Company's board of directors (the "Board") as part of their annual service retainer. DSUs were also granted to executive officers that are subject to a combination of time and performance based conditions that vest over a three-year period.Company.

Stock Options

At September 30, 20212022 and 2020,2021, the Company had approximately 1,3531,123 and 1,5891,353 stock options outstanding, respectively, with a weighted average exercise price of $3.87$3.83 and $4.02,$3.87, respectively. No stock options were granted during the nine months ended September 30, 20212022 and 2020.2021. During the nine months ended September 30, 20212022 and 2020,2021, options lapsed for approximately 211230 and 281211 shares, respectively, with a weighted average exercise price of $4.95$4.05 and $3.71,$4.95, respectively.

Note 11 — Income Taxes
 
The Company calculates the interim tax expense based on an annual effective tax rate ("AETR"). The AETR represents the Company’s estimated effective tax rate for the year based on full year projection of tax expense, divided by the projection of full year pretax book income/(loss) among the various foreign tax jurisdictions, adjusted for discrete transactions occurring during the period.period. The effective tax rates were 57.5%162.8% and 32.3%57.5% for the three months ended September 30, 20212022 and 2020,2021, respectively, and 155.4%97.7% and (83.2)%155.4% for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, and 2020, respectively. The interim tax calculation prescribed under ASC 740-270 can yield unconventional results as seen in the effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, which is impacted by discrete tax items such as uncertain tax positions and certain withholding taxes in relation to the mix of pretax earnings in certain jurisdictions in which no loss benefit is recognized.

The change in the Company’s effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 20212022 from the nine months ended September 30, 20202021 was primarily due to the mix of pretax earnings in jurisdictions with different jurisdictional tax rates, as well asrates. Additionally, the Company did not recognize any significant discrete tax items for the three months ended September 30, 2022, compared to the three months ended June 30, 2021 in which we recognized additional discreet expense for certain withholding taxes and uncertain tax positions recorded in 2021.positions.

The reserve for uncertain tax positions amounted to $7,740$5,621 and $6,328$8,855 at September 30, 20212022 and December 31, 2020,2021, respectively.
 
The Company’s policy is to record income tax related interest and penalties in income tax expense.expense (benefit). The Company recorded expense (benefit) for any tax-related interest and penalties of $39$(20) and $70$434 for the three months ended September 30, 20212022 and 2020,2021, respectively, and $500$(395) and $68$461 for the nine months ended September 30, 20212022 and 2020,2021, respectively.

In assessing the realizability of deferred tax assets, management considers whether it is more likely than not that all, or some portion, of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which those temporary differences become deductible. Management considers the scheduled reversal of deferred tax liabilities and projected future taxable income in making this assessment. Management evaluates the need for valuation allowances on the deferred tax assets according to the provisions of ASC 740, Income Taxes. In making this determination, management assesses all available evidence, both positive and negative, at the balance sheet date. This includes, but is not limited to, recent earnings, internally-prepared income projections, and historical financial performance.

On March 11, 2021 the American Rescue Plan Act was signed into law. The Company is currently evaluating the impact this legislation may have on its consolidated financial results, however the Company does not feel there will be a significant impact.



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Note 12 —Segment and Related Information
 
The Company operates as 1one reporting segment which reflects how the Company is managed, which provides construction and project management services to construction owners worldwide. Such services include program management, project management, construction management, project management oversight, troubled project turnaround, staff augmentation, project labor agreement consulting, commissioning, estimating and cost management, labor compliance services (collectively, "integrated project management") and facilities management services.
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The following tables present certain information for operations:

Total Revenue by Geographic Region: 
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30, Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
2021202020212020 2022202120222021
AmericasAmericas$51,362 53.1 %$48,195 54.4 %$147,701 51.7 %$145,830 52.8 %Americas$57,875 52.7 %$51,362 53.1 %$166,666 52.4 %$147,701 51.7 %
Middle East/Asia/PacificMiddle East/Asia/Pacific21,621 22.4 %22,729 25.6 %63,320 22.2 %72,327 26.2 %Middle East/Asia/Pacific25,378 23.2 %21,621 22.4 %75,892 23.9 %63,320 22.2 %
EuropeEurope13,897 14.4 %11,465 12.9 %44,942 15.8 %37,434 13.5 %Europe16,284 14.9 %13,897 14.4 %46,220 14.6 %44,942 15.8 %
AfricaAfrica9,724 10.1 %6,263 7.1 %29,274 10.3 %20,818 7.5 %Africa10,034 9.2 %9,724 10.1 %28,759 9.1 %29,274 10.3 %
TotalTotal$96,604 100.0 %$88,652 100.0 %$285,237 100.0 %$276,409 100.0 %Total$109,571 100.0 %$96,604 100.0 %$317,537 100.0 %$285,237 100.0 %
 

Consulting Fee Revenue by Geographic Region:
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30, Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
2021202020212020 2022202120222021
AmericasAmericas$34,510 44.8 %$33,697 47.2 %$100,996 44.5 %$104,261 46.5 %Americas$37,896 44.5 %$34,510 44.8 %$113,572 44.7 %$100,996 44.5 %
Middle East/Asia/PacificMiddle East/Asia/Pacific21,345 27.7 %21,709 30.3 %62,100 27.3 %69,241 30.8 %Middle East/Asia/Pacific23,436 27.5 %21,345 27.7 %72,305 28.4 %62,100 27.3 %
EuropeEurope12,328 16.0 %10,549 14.7 %36,968 16.3 %32,197 14.3 %Europe14,500 17.0 %12,328 16.0 %41,618 16.4 %36,968 16.3 %
AfricaAfrica8,878 11.5 %5,588 7.8 %27,094 11.9 %18,754 8.4 %Africa9,310 10.9 %8,878 11.5 %26,767 10.5 %27,094 11.9 %
TotalTotal$77,061 100.0 %$71,543 100.0 %$227,158 100.0 %$224,453 100.0 %Total$85,142 99.9 %$77,061 100.0 %$254,262 100.0 %$227,158 100.0 %

For the three months ended September 30, 2022 the United States and the United Arab Emirates were the only countries to account for 10% or more of total revenue. For the three months ended September 30, 2021, the United States was the only country to account for 10% or more of total revenue. For the nine months ended September 30, 2021, the United States2022 and the United Arab Emirates were the only countries to account for 10% or more of total revenue. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020,2021, the United States and the United Arab Emirates were the only countries to account for 10% or more of total revenue.

Operating Profit (Loss) by Geographic Region:
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2021202020212020 2022202120222021
Americas (1)
Americas (1)
$8,139 $8,884 $20,879 $25,210 
Americas (1)
$6,436 $8,139 $22,288 $20,879 
Middle East/Asia/Pacific (1)
Middle East/Asia/Pacific (1)
2,872 1,457 6,054 3,939 
Middle East/Asia/Pacific (1)
4,867 2,872 11,687 6,054 
Europe (1)
Europe (1)
2,623 1,520 6,517 4,355 
Europe (1)
3,770 2,623 7,785 6,517 
AfricaAfrica1,032 485 5,117 1,763 Africa2,520 1,032 5,695 5,117 
Corporate (2)
Corporate (2)
(10,339)(7,603)(31,496)(31,080)
Corporate (2)
(14,271)(10,339)(38,643)(31,496)
TotalTotal$4,327 $4,743 $7,071 $4,187 Total$3,322 $4,327 $8,812 $7,071 
    (1) includes Hill's share of loss (profit)profit (loss) of equity method affiliates on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
(2) includes foreign exchange losses (benefit) of $511$803 and $(694)$511 for the three months ended September 30, 20212022 and 2020,2021, respectively and $2,7513,730 and $3,6222,751 for the nine months ended September 30, 20212022 and 2020,2021, respectively.


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Depreciation and Amortization Expense:
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
20212020202120202022202120222021
Project ManagementProject Management$$341 $769 $1,009 Project Management$349 $$1,049 $769 
Corporate (1)
Corporate (1)
561 364 1,087 2,371 
Corporate (1)
250 561 735 1,087 
TotalTotal$567 $705 $1,856 $3,380 Total$599 $567 $1,784 $1,856 
(1) includes $1,582 additional depreciation charge for the write-off of leasehold improvements related to the Company subletting office space in Philadelphia to a third party for the nine months ended September 30, 2020.

Total Revenue by Client Type: 
Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30, Three Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
2021202020212020 2022202120222021
U.S. federal governmentU.S. federal government$3,506 3.6 %$4,552 5.1 %$11,636 4.1 %$13,084 4.7 %U.S. federal government$4,870 4.4 %$3,506 3.6 %$12,576 4.0 %$11,636 4.1 %
U.S. state, regional and local governmentsU.S. state, regional and local governments30,648 31.7 %29,652 33.4 %90,934 31.9 %90,552 32.8 %U.S. state, regional and local governments35,922 32.8 %30,648 31.7 %103,331 32.5 %90,934 31.9 %
Foreign governmentsForeign governments23,401 24.2 %23,149 26.1 %75,137 26.3 %74,118 26.8 %Foreign governments23,710 21.6 %23,401 24.2 %72,000 22.7 %75,137 26.3 %
Private sectorPrivate sector39,049 40.5 %31,299 35.4 %107,530 37.7 %98,655 35.7 %Private sector45,069 41.2 %39,049 40.5 %129,630 40.8 %107,530 37.7 %
TotalTotal$96,604 100.0 %$88,652 100.0 %$285,237 100.0 %$276,409 100.0 %Total$109,571 100.0 %$96,604 100.0 %$317,537 100.0 %$285,237 100.0 %

Property, Plant and Equipment, Net, by Geographic Location:
September 30, 2021December 31, 2020 September 30, 2022December 31, 2021
AmericasAmericas$7,250 $7,741 Americas$6,598 $7,146 
Middle East/Asia/PacificMiddle East/Asia/Pacific704 917 Middle East/Asia/Pacific776 745 
EuropeEurope492 544 Europe643 586 
AfricaAfrica370 241 Africa399 418 
TotalTotal$8,816 $9,443 Total$8,416 $8,895 

Note 13 — Commitments and Contingencies
 
Legal Proceedings

From time to time, the Company is a defendant or plaintiff in various legal proceedings which arise in the normal course of business. As such the Company is required to assess the likelihood of any adverse outcomes to these proceedings as well as potential ranges of probable losses. A determination of the amount of the provision required for commitments and contingencies, if any, which would be charged to earnings, is made after careful analysis of each proceeding. The provision may change in the future due to new developments or changes in circumstances. Changes in the provision could increase or decrease the Company’s earnings in the period the changes are made. It is the opinion of management, after consultation with legal counsel, that the ultimate resolution of these proceedings will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

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Several lawsuits have been filed by purported stockholders of Hill relating to the Merger: on September 15, 2022, a lawsuit captioned Shiva Stein v. Hill International, Inc. et al, Case No. 1:22-cv-07907, was filed the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York (the “Stein Complaint”); on October 19, 2022, an additional lawsuit captioned Brian Dixon v. Hill International, Inc. et al., Case No. 1:22-cv-01374, was filed in the United States District Court for the District of Delaware; and on October 21, 2022 (the “Dixon Complaint” and together with the Stein Complaint and Dixon Complaint, the “Complaints”), another lawsuit captioned Sean Riley v. Hill International, Inc. et al., Case No. 1:22-cv-08983, was filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York (the “Riley Complaint”). The Stein Complaint generally alleges that Hill made misleading or materially incomplete disclosures regarding the Merger in the preliminary proxy statement on Schedule 14A filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on September 14, 2022, including but not limited to claims that the preliminary proxy statement omitted material information regarding the financial projections provided to Houlihan Lokey and the valuation analyses performed by Houlihan Lokey, and that, as a result, Hill and each member of Hill’s board of directors violated Section 14(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and each member of Hill’s board of directors violated Section 20(a) of the Exchange Act. The Stein Complaint also alleges that all defendants violated 17 C.F.R. § 244.100. The Dixon Complaint and Riley Complaint allege similar disclosure deficiencies with respect to Hill’s definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A filed with the SEC on September 30, 2022 (the “Definitive Proxy Statement”). The Complaints generally seek (i) injunctive relief, (ii) rescission in the event the merger is consummated or alternatively rescissory damages, (iii) an accounting for all damages suffered, (iv) plaintiff’s costs and disbursements in connection with the actions, including plaintiff’s attorneys’ and experts’ fees, and (v) such other relief as the court deems just and proper. Additionally, Hill has received demand letters from purported stockholders of the Company that contain claims similar to those in the Complaints.

Hill and its board of directors believe that the claims asserted in the Complaints and demand letters are without merit. However, solely to moot the unmeritorious disclosure claims and minimize the risk, costs, burden, nuisance and uncertainties inherent in litigation, Hill supplemented the disclosures contained in the Definitive Proxy Statement on October 24, 2022 (the “Supplemental Disclosures”) which should be read in conjunction with the Definitive Proxy Statement. Nothing in the Supplemental Disclosures will be deemed an admission of the legal necessity or materiality under any applicable laws for any of the disclosures set forth therein.

The outcome of any current or future litigation related to the Merger, is uncertain. Such litigation, if not resolved, could prevent or delay consummation of the Merger and result in substantial costs to Hill, including any costs associated with the indemnification of directors and officers. One of the conditions to the consummation of the Merger is that no governmental entity of competent jurisdiction (i) enacted, issued or promulgated any order that is in effect or (ii) issued or granted any order or injunction (whether temporary, preliminary or permanent) that is in effect, in each case which has the effect of preventing, making illegal or otherwise prohibiting the consummation of the merger. Therefore, if a plaintiff were successful in obtaining an injunction prohibiting the consummation of the Merger, then such injunction may prevent the Merger from being consummated, or from being consummated within the expected time frame.
Loss on Performance Bond

On February 8, 2018, the Company received notice from the First Abu Dhabi Bank ("FAB", formerly known as the National Bank of Abu Dhabi) that Public Authority of Housing Welfare of Kuwait submitted a claim for payment on a Performance Guarantee issued by the Company for approximately $7,938 for a project located in Kuwait. FAB subsequently issued, on behalf of the Company, a payment on February 15, 2018. The Company is taking legal action to recover the full Performance Guarantee amount. On September 20, 2018 the Kuwait First Instance Court dismissed the Company's case. As a result, the Company fully reserved the performance guarantee payment above in the first quarter of 2018. The Company filed an appeal before the Kuwait Court of Appeals seeking referral of the matter to a panel of experts for determination. On April 21, 2019, the Court of Appeals ruled to refer the matter to the Kuwait Experts Department. Hearings with the Kuwait Experts Department were held during July and September 2019. A final report was issued by the panel of experts in October 2019 for the held hearings on January 7, 2020 and February 4, 2020 and reserved the case for judgment to be issued. In June 2020, the Kuwait Court of Appeal issued judgement confirming the Kuwait First Instance Court's decision. The Company filed a pleading before the Kuwait Cassation Court in August 2020. Hill's challenges are still pending before the Kuwait Cassation Court and a hearing has not yet been scheduled.
Other
 
The Company has identified a potential tax liability related to certain foreign subsidiaries’ failure to comply with laws and regulations of the jurisdictions, outside of their home country, in which their employees provided services. The Company has estimated the potential liability to be approximately $334,$173, which is included in other liabilities in the consolidated balance sheet at September 30, 2021.2022.
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Note 14 — Leases

The Company leases office space, equipment and vehicles throughout the world. Many of the Company's operating leases include one or more options to renew at the Company's sole discretion. The lease renewal option terms generally range from 1 month to 5 years for office leases. The determination of whether to include any renewal or early termination options is made by the Company at lease inception when establishing the term of the lease. Based on the later of the lease's commencement date or Company's adoption of ASC-842 on January 1, 2019, the Company recognizes right-of use lease assets and lease liabilities on its consolidated balance sheetsheets for all leases in excess of one year in duration. The lease liability represents the present value of the remaining lease payments, which only includes payments that are fixed and determinable at the time of commencement, over the lease term. The lease term may be adjusted for renewal or early termination options provided in the leases only if it is reasonably certain that the Company will exercise such options. As most of the Company's leases do not provide an implicit rate, the Company uses its incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at commencement date in determining the present value of lease payments.

Rent expense for operating leases is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term from the lease commencement date through the scheduled expiration date for rent payments that are determined to be fixed, or are determinable at the lease commencement date. Some of the Company's lease arrangements require periodic increases in the Company's base rent that may be subject to certain economic indexes, among other items. In addition, these leases may require the Company to pay property taxes, utilities and other costs related to several of its leased office facilities. Typically, these amounts for such payments cannot be determined at the lease commencement date, and are identified as variable lease payment, which are recognized as incurred.

Total rent expense of $1,950$2,117 and $1,875$1,950 for the three months ended September 30, 20212022 and 2020,2021, respectively, and $6,193$6,480 and $6,038$6,193 for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, and 2020respectively, is included in selling, general and administrative and direct expenses in the consolidated statements of operations. Total rent expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 included $1,614 and 2020 included $1,631, and $1,488, respectively, that was associated with leases with an initial term of 12 months or less, in addition to variable costs the Company is responsible for paying on all leases.

The Company subleases certain real estate to third parties. The sublease income recognized for the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, was $328 and 2020, was $396, and $390, respectively. The sublease income recognized for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 was $984 and 2020 was $1,190 and $946,1,190, respectively.

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The following is a schedule of maturities of lease liabilities by year as of September 30, 2021:2022:
Total Operating Lease PaymentsTotal Finance Lease PaymentsTotal Operating Lease PaymentsTotal Finance Lease Payments
2021 (excluding the nine months ended September 30, 2021)$1,923 $56 
20225,988 216 
2022 (excluding the nine months ended September 30, 2022)2022 (excluding the nine months ended September 30, 2022)$1,481 $66 
202320235,212 216 20235,850 263 
202420244,271 181 20244,891 228 
202520253,471 65 20254,016 99 
202620263,514 — 
ThereafterThereafter7,194 — Thereafter4,735 — 
Total minimum lease payments (1)
Total minimum lease payments (1)
28,059 734 
Total minimum lease payments (1)
24,487 656 
Less amount representing imputed interestLess amount representing imputed interest4,729 30 Less amount representing imputed interest3,718 21 
Present value of lease obligationsPresent value of lease obligations$23,330 $704 Present value of lease obligations$20,769 $635 
Weighted average remaining lease term (years)Weighted average remaining lease term (years)5.623.46Weighted average remaining lease term (years)5.072.59
Weighted average discount rateWeighted average discount rate6.71 %2.40 %Weighted average discount rate6.63 %2.47 %
(1) Partially includes rent expense amounts payable in various foreign currencies and are based on the foreign currency exchange spot rates as of September 30, 2021,2022, where applicable.

Note 15 - Deconsolidation of Controlling Interest in Subsidiary

On June 12, 2020, Hill International Brasil S.A ("Hill Brazil") filed for bankruptcy and liquidation with the Bankruptcy Court of Sao Paulo, Brazil. Hill Brazil was a consolidated operating subsidiary of Hill International Brasil Participacoes LTDA ("Brazil Consolidated"). A trustee was appointed by the court on June 15, 2020 to oversee the settlement of liabilities and close the entity. The Company lost control of Hill Brazil on the date of the bankruptcy filing and, as a result, deconsolidated Hill Brazil at that time.

At June 12, 2020, Hill Brazil's assets totaled $1,901, and consisted of Cash of $9, Accounts receivable of $1,380, Property, Plant & Equipment of $295 and other assets of $217. At June 12, 2020, Hill Brazil's liabilities totaled $3,538 and consisted of Accounts payable and accrued expenses of $1,800, debt of $365, deferred revenue of $132 and other liabilities of $1,242. Therefore, Hill Brazil's liabilities exceeded assets by $1,638. The write-off of the investment in Hill Brazil by Brazil Consolidated resulted in a $1,201 loss. The write-off of the balance sheet and write-off of the investment in Hill Brazil resulted in a $437 gain on the deconsolidation before consideration of foreign currency adjustments and intercompany items.

In conjunction with the liquidation of Hill Brazil, the Company's intercompany receivables from Hill Brazil totaling $116 were fully reserved and an intercompany payable of $1,180 to Hill Brazil from Brazil Consolidated was written off against the income/loss of the liquidation. Additionally, $5,565 of accumulated other comprehensive losses related to foreign currency adjustments was taken into expense. This resulted in a net loss of $4,064 related to the deconsolidation which was recorded on the consolidated statements of operations under Other loss (income), net.

On December 29, 2020, Brazil Consolidated filed for bankruptcy and liquidation with the Bankruptcy Court of Sao Paulo Brazil. Brazil Consolidated was a consolidated subsidiary of Hill International, N.V. The Company lost control of Brazil Consolidated on the date of the bankruptcy filing and, as a result, deconsolidated Brazil Consolidated at that time which resulted in an additional net loss of $1,437 being recorded on the consolidated statements of operations under other loss (income), net for the year ended December 31, 2020. The balance sheet of Brazil Consolidated primarily consisted of intercompany payables. The corresponding intercompany receivables were written off on the respective entity's balance sheets in conjunction with the liquidation and deconsolidation of Brazil Consolidated resulting in no net consolidated income/loss impact. The net loss is primarily comprised of the deconsolidation of $1,350 of net assets, and $313 of accumulated other comprehensive losses related to foreign currency adjustments taken into expense which were offset by $226 of eliminated capital.


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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (dollars in thousands).

Introduction

The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the information contained in Hill International, Inc.’s (collectively referred to as “Hill”, “we”, “us”, “our” and “the Company”) unaudited consolidated financial statements, including the notes thereto. Statements regarding future economic performance, management's plans and objectives and any statements concerning assumptions related to the foregoing contained in Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations constitute forward-looking statements. See our 2021 Annual Report, on Form 10-K, for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2020 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on March 16, 2021, including the factors disclosed therein, as well as "Disclosure Regarding Forward-looking Statements" for certain factors that may cause actual results to vary materially from these forward-looking statements. We assume no obligation to update any of these forward-looking statements other than as required by law.

Overview

We earn revenue by deploying professionals to provide services to our clients, including project management, construction management, facilities management and related consulting. These services are primarily delivered on a “cost plus” or “time and materials” ("T&M") basis in which we bill negotiated hourly or monthly rates or a negotiated multiple of the direct cost of these professionals, plus actual out-of-pocket expenses. Our direct expenses are the actual cost of these professionals, including payroll and benefits, except for paid time-off, which is recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses ("SG&A") on our consolidated statements of operations. We also provide services under fixed price contracts and T&M contracts with a cap.

Our revenue consists of two components: consulting fee revenue ("CFR") and reimbursable expenses. The professionals we deploy are occasionally subcontractors. We generally bill the actual cost of these subcontractors and recognize this cost as both revenue (reimbursable expenses) and direct expense. CFR refers to our revenue excluding amounts paid or due to subcontractors. We believe CFR is an important measure because it represents the revenue on which we earn gross profit, whereas total revenue includes subcontractors on which we generally pass through the cost and earn minimal or no gross profit.

We compete for business based on a variety of factors such as technical capability, global resources, price, reputation and past experience, including client requirements for substantial experience in similar projects. We have developed significant long-standing relationships, which bring us repeat business and may be difficult for others to replicate. We believe we have an excellent reputation for attracting and retaining professionals. In addition, we believe there are high barriers to entry for new competitors especially in the project management market.

SG&A consistsexpenses consist primarily of personnel costs that are not billable and corporate or regional costs such as sales, business development, proposals, operations, finance, human resources, legal, marketing, management and administration.

The Company operates as a single reporting segment, known as the Project Management Group which provides fee-based construction management services to our clients, leveraging our construction expertise to identify potential trouble, difficulties and sources of delay on a construction project before they develop into costly problems. Our experienced professionals are capable of managing all phases of the construction process from concept through completion, including cost and budget controls, scheduling, estimating, expediting, inspection, contract administration and management of contractors, subcontractors and suppliers.

On August 26, 2022, Hill, Global Infrastructure Solutions Inc. (“Parent”), and Liberty Acquisition Sub Inc., an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Parent (“Merger Sub”), entered into an Amended and Restated Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”), which amended and restated the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of August 16, 2022, by and among the Company, Parent and Merger Sub. The Merger Agreement provides that, upon the terms and conditions set forth therein and in accordance with the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (“DGCL”), Merger Sub will be merged with and into Hill (the “Merger”) with Hill surviving the Merger as the surviving corporation and an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Parent.

Subject to the terms and conditions of the Merger Agreement, at the effective time of the Merger (the “Effective Time”), each share of Hill’s common stock, other than as provided below, will be converted into the right to receive $3.40, without interest (such amount of cash, the “Merger Consideration”). The following shares of Hill common stock will not be converted into the right to receive the Merger Consideration in connection with the Merger: (i) shares held in treasury by Hill or owned by Parent or Merger Sub or any direct or indirect wholly owned subsidiaries of Parent, Merger Sub or Hill immediately prior to the effective time, and (ii) shares issued and outstanding immediately prior to the effective time that are held by a holder who is entitled to demand and has properly exercised and perfected demand and has properly exercised and perfected demand for
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appraisal of such shares pursuant to, and who complies in all respects with, Section 262 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware (the “DGCL”) and has not effectively and validly withdrawn or lost such holder’s rights to appraisal.

Pursuant to the terms of the Merger Agreement, the consummation of the Merger remains subject to various closing conditions, including but not limited to (i) the receipt of consent or authorization under certain foreign antitrust laws, and (ii) the absence of any order that has the effect of preventing, making illegal or otherwise prohibiting the consummation of the Merger. As of the date hereof, the Company continues to expect to complete the Merger in the fourth calendar quarter of 2022. Upon the consummation of the Merger, Hill will no longer be traded or listed on any public securities exchange.

Impact of COVID-19 on our Business

In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic as a result of the further spread of the virus into all regions of the world, including those regions where our primary operations occur. Variants of the virus continue to emerge in various regions and countries worldwide.

We instituted a work-from-home policy for all offices and employees globally in late March 2020, except for field-based employees who normally work on-site at our client’s facilities. These field-based employees are complying with our respective clients’ policies. The majority of our field employees were already located in the regions where they deliver their services, so the travel restrictions that have been enacted by various government authorities have not materially impaired our ability to continue to perform services for our clients. Employees are returningAs of September 30, 2022, most of our employees have returned to their assigned offices, on a modified basis, as their city, state and country reopens, consistent with the applicable requirements of local law.

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Most of the projects to which we provide services have been classified as essential services by the relevant governmental authority and as such have continued despite restrictions on the operation of "non-essential" businesses by certain governmental authorities. The majority of our billable employees have continued to provide billable services to our clients, either on-site or remotely at the same or at a slightly reduced volume as in effect prior to the pandemic.remotely.

Nearly all our employees had company laptop computers and the ability to work remotely prior to the institution of our work-at-home policy. The work-at-home policy did not have a significant impact on our employees’ ability to perform their job requirements. Our internal control structure does not generally require physical access to our office locations, and has not to date and is not expected in the future, to be adversely impacted by the pandemic and the corresponding response by certain governmental authorities. Processes that require physical access to our offices, such as receiving mail (including collections) and processing and mailing manual checks, are being performed by designated individuals at a reduced frequency while certain of our offices continue to operate on a limited basis.

The main impacts on our business, observed to date other than those discussed above, arewere delays in the procurement processes of a number of our current and potential clients. We expect these delays in the procurement process to adversely impact the timingclients and a temporary slowing of our new bookings, resulting in lower bookings, CFR and backlog for the duration of the economic slowdown caused by the pandemic.

Management implemented various actions and policies that resulted in approximately $11,000 in cost reductions to partially offset the reduction in CFR for the year ended December 31, 2020. We expect costs in 2021 to increase modestly in line with an anticipated rebound in activity, as the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic subside and the Company's activity increases. We will continue to manage costs and their association with CFR relative to the continuing effects of the pandemic on our activities.

The full extent and duration of the impact of the pandemic on our operations and financial performance is currently unknown, and depends on future developments that are uncertain and unpredictable, including the institution of new lockdowns by certain government authorities, the duration and spread of the pandemic, its impact on capital and financial markets on a macro-scale and any new information that may emerge concerning the severity of the virus, its spread to other regions and the actions to contain the virus or treat its impact, among others.collections.

Management currently believes that it has adequate liquidity and business plans to continue to operate the business and mitigate the continuing risks associated with the COVID-19 pandemic for at least the next 12 months from the date of this report.
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Results of Operations

Consolidated Results
(In thousands)
Three Months Ended September 30,ChangeNine Months Ended September 30,Change Three Months Ended September 30,ChangeNine Months Ended September 30,Change
20212020$%20212020$% 20222021$%20222021$%
Income Statement Data:Income Statement Data:   Income Statement Data:   
Consulting fee revenueConsulting fee revenue$77,061 $71,543 $5,518 7.7 %$227,158 $224,453 $2,705 1.2 %Consulting fee revenue$85,142 $77,061 $8,081 10.5 %$254,262 $227,158 $27,104 11.9 %
Reimbursable expensesReimbursable expenses19,543 17,109 2,434 14.2 %58,079 51,956 6,123 11.8 %Reimbursable expenses24,429 19,543 4,886 25.0 %63,275 58,079 5,196 8.9 %
Total revenueTotal revenue$96,604 $88,652 $7,952 9.0 %$285,237 $276,409 $8,828 3.2 %Total revenue$109,571 $96,604 $12,967 13.4 %$317,537 $285,237 $32,300 11.3 %
Direct expensesDirect expenses64,196 59,998 4,198 7.0 %194,314 190,078 4,236 2.2 %Direct expenses74,917 64,196 10,721 16.7 %213,620 194,314 19,306 9.9 %
Gross profitGross profit$32,408 $28,654 $3,754 13.1 %$90,923 $86,331 $4,592 5.3 %Gross profit$34,654 $32,408 $2,246 6.9 %$103,917 $90,923 $12,994 14.3 %
Selling, general and administrative expensesSelling, general and administrative expenses28,121 25,588 2,533 9.9 %82,906 80,543 2,363 2.9 %Selling, general and administrative expenses31,035 28,121 2,914 10.4 %92,831 82,906 9,925 12.0 %
Foreign currency exchange loss (benefit)511 (694)1,205 (173.6)%2,751 3,622 (871)(24.0)%
Foreign currency exchange lossForeign currency exchange loss803 511 292 57.1 %3,730 2,751 979 35.6 %
Plus: Share of profit of equity method affiliatesPlus: Share of profit of equity method affiliates551 983 (432)(43.9)%1,805 2,021 (216)(10.7)%Plus: Share of profit of equity method affiliates506 551 (45)(8.2)%1,456 1,805 (349)(19.3)%
Operating profitOperating profit$4,327 $4,743 $(416)(8.8)%$7,071 $4,187 $2,884 68.9 %Operating profit$3,322 $4,327 $(1,005)(23.2)%$8,812 $7,071 $1,741 24.6 %
Interest and related financing fees, netInterest and related financing fees, net1,226 1,275 (49)(3.8)%4,077 3,870 207 5.3 %Interest and related financing fees, net2,098 1,226 872 71.1 %4,805 4,077 728 17.9 %
Less: Other loss, net— 152 (152)(100.0)%— 3,654 (3,654)(100.0)%
Earnings (loss) before income taxes$3,101 $3,316 $(215)(6.5)%$2,994 $(3,337)$6,331 (189.7)%
Other loss, netOther loss, net104 — 104 -%319 — 319 100.0 %
Earnings before income taxesEarnings before income taxes$1,120 $3,101 $(1,981)(63.9)%$3,688 $2,994 $694 23.2 %
Income tax expenseIncome tax expense1,784 1,071 713 66.6 %4,653 2,776 1,877 67.6 %Income tax expense1,823 1,784 39 2.2 %3,602 4,653 (1,051)(22.6)%
Net earnings (loss)$1,317 $2,245 $(928)(41.3)%$(1,659)$(6,113)$4,454 (72.9)%
Less: net earnings - noncontrolling interests58 131 (73)(55.7)%265 308 (43)(14.0)%
Net earnings (loss) attributable to Hill International, Inc.$1,259 $2,114 $(855)(40.4)%$(1,924)$(6,421)$4,497 (70.0)%
Net (loss) earningsNet (loss) earnings$(703)$1,317 $(2,020)(153.4)%$86 $(1,659)$1,745 (105.2)%
Less: net (loss) earnings - noncontrolling interestsLess: net (loss) earnings - noncontrolling interests(14)58 (72)(124.1)%(112)265 (377)(142.3)%
Net (loss) earnings attributable to Hill International, Inc.Net (loss) earnings attributable to Hill International, Inc.$(689)$1,259 $(1,948)(154.7)%$198 $(1,924)$2,122 (110.3)%
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Three Months Ended September 30, 20212022 Compared to the
Three Months Ended September 30, 20202021
 

Total Revenue by Geographic Region:
Three Months Ended September 30,Change Three Months Ended September 30,Change
20212020$% 20222021$%
     
AmericasAmericas$51,362 53.1 %$48,195 54.4 %$3,167 6.6 %Americas$57,875 52.7 %$51,362 53.1 %$6,513 12.7 %
Middle East/Asia/PacificMiddle East/Asia/Pacific21,621 22.4 %22,729 25.6 %(1,108)(4.9)%Middle East/Asia/Pacific25,378 23.2 %21,621 22.4 %3,757 17.4 %
EuropeEurope13,897 14.4 %11,465 12.9 %2,432 21.2 %Europe16,284 14.9 %13,897 14.4 %2,387 17.2 %
AfricaAfrica9,724 10.1 %6,263 7.1 %3,461 55.3 %Africa10,034 9.2 %9,724 10.1 %310 3.2 %
TotalTotal$96,604 100.0 %$88,652 100.0 %$7,952 9.0 %Total$109,571 100.0 %$96,604 100.0 %$12,967 13.4 %

Consulting Fee Revenue by Geographic Region:
Three Months Ended September 30,Change Three Months Ended September 30,Change
20212020$% 20222021$%
     
AmericasAmericas$34,510 44.8 %$33,697 47.2 %$813 2.4 %Americas$37,896 44.5 %$34,510 44.8 %$3,386 9.8 %
Middle East/Asia/PacificMiddle East/Asia/Pacific21,345 27.7 %21,709 30.3 %(364)(1.7)%Middle East/Asia/Pacific23,436 27.5 %21,345 27.7 %2,091 9.8 %
EuropeEurope12,328 16.0 %10,549 14.7 %1,779 16.9 %Europe14,500 17.0 %12,328 16.0 %2,172 17.6 %
AfricaAfrica8,878 11.5 %5,588 7.8 %3,290 58.9 %Africa9,310 10.9 %8,878 11.5 %432 4.9 %
TotalTotal$77,061 100.0 %$71,543 100.0 %$5,518 7.7 %Total$85,142 99.9 %$77,061 100.0 %$8,081 10.5 %
     
CFR was $77,061 and $71,543Total revenue increased approximately $12,967 for the three months ended September 30, 20212022 when compared to the same period in 2021. CFR was $85,142 and 2020,$77,061 of the total revenue for the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, which comprisedwas 77.7% and 79.8% and 80.7% of total revenues, respectively.

The increase in CFR and total revenue in 2021and CFR during the three months ended September 30, 2022 compared to the same period in the prior year period is primarily driven by activity continuing to returnreturning to pre-COVID levels, including returns to full staffing on certain existing projects and mobilizations on certain newly awarded projects.

Gross Profit by Geographic Region:
 Three Months Ended September 30,Change
 20212020$%
   
% of
CFR
% of
CFR
Americas$15,358 47.3 %44.5 %$14,204 49.6 %42.2 %$1,154 8.1 %
Middle East/Asia/Pacific8,086 25.0 %37.9 %7,559 26.4 %34.8 %527 7.0 %
Europe5,299 16.4 %43.0 %4,196 14.6 %39.8 %1,103 26.3 %
Africa3,665 11.3 %41.3 %2,695 9.4 %48.2 %970 36.0 %
Total$32,408 100.0 %42.1 %$28,654 100.0 %40.1 %$3,754 13.1 %

 Three Months Ended September 30,Change
 20222021$%
   
% of Total
 Revenue
% of Total
 Revenue
Americas$15,277 44.1 %26.4 %$15,358 47.3 %29.9 %$(81)(0.5)%
Middle East/Asia/Pacific8,951 25.8 %35.3 %8,086 25.0 %37.4 %865 10.7 %
Europe6,136 17.7 %37.7 %5,299 16.4 %38.1 %837 15.8 %
Africa4,290 12.4 %42.8 %3,665 11.3 %37.7 %625 17.1 %
Total$34,654 100.0 %31.6 %$32,408 100.0 %33.5 %$2,246 6.9 %

Gross profit (margin) as a percentage of CFR increased 2.0%total revenue decreased for the three months ended September 30, 20212022 compared to the same period in 2021. In the 2020. In all regions except Africa, gross profitMiddle East/Asia/Pacific margin decreased as a percentage of CFRtotal revenue due to the closeout of higher margin projects new projects and increased labor wages. In Africa, the increase in margin as a percentage of CFRtotal revenue was due to generally higher project margins. These increases were partially off-set by a decreasedecline in gross profit as a percentage of CFR in Africa as a result of the start of a large project with a lower margin.labor costs.

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SG&A Expenses

Our SG&A expenses increased $2,914 for the three months ended September 30, 2021 increased approximately $2,533 when2022 compared to the same period in 2020.2021. The increase was primarily due to the reinstatement of the Company's 401(k) match,in year-over-year SG&A reflected increased investments in Hill's business development team as well as higher labor costs associated with the expected achievement of certain bonus metrics in the current yearconsultants, temporary office support, and increased travel costs due to the lifting of COVID-19 stay-at-home orders that were in place during the same period in 2020. SG&A expenses represented approximately 36.5% and 35.8% of CFR for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively.travel.

Foreign Currency Exchange Loss

There was a foreign currency exchange loss (benefit) of $511$803 and $(694)$511 for the three months ended September 30, 20212022 and 2020,2021, respectively. The currency exchange loss for nine months ended September 30, 2022 was primarily the result of the weakening of the Euro against the dollar. The currency exchange loss for the three months ended September 30, 2021 was primarily the result of a 2%the weakening of the EuroLibyan Dinar against the US Dollar and currencies pegged to the US Dollar. The foreign currency exchange benefit in 2020 was primarily the result of a 6% strengthening of the Euro against the US Dollar and currencies pegged to the US Dollar, partially offset by a 3% change in the Libyan Dinar.Euro.

Interest and Related Financing Fees, net
 
Interest and related financing fees for the three months ended September 30, 20212022 were $1,226,$2,098, net of $101 of interest income, compared to interest and related financing fees for the three months ended September 30, 20202021 of $1,275,$1,226, net of $17$94 of interest income.

Other Loss, net

DuringOther loss, net is comprised primarily of interest cost from the three months ended September 30, 2020, the Company recognized other non-operating lossCompany's End of $152. There was no such loss for the three months ended September 30, 2021.Service Benefit Plan.

Income Taxes

For the three months ended September 30, 20212022 and 2020,2021, we recognized income tax expense of $1,784$1,823 and $1,071,$1,784, respectively.

The effective income tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 were 162.8% and 2020 were 57.5% and 32.3%, respectively. The change in our effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 20212022 was primarily a result of the mix of income among various jurisdictions with different statutory tax rates, as well as certain withholding taxes and uncertain tax positions recorded in 2021.
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Nine Months Ended September 30, 20212022 Compared to the
Nine Months Ended September 30, 20202021
 

Total Revenue by Geographic Region:
Nine Months Ended September 30,Change Nine Months Ended September 30,Change
20212020$% 20222021$%
     
AmericasAmericas$147,701 51.7 %$145,830 52.8 %$1,871 1.3 %Americas$166,666 52.4 %$147,701 51.7 %$18,965 12.8 %
Middle East/Asia/PacificMiddle East/Asia/Pacific63,320 22.2 %72,327 26.2 %(9,007)(12.5)%Middle East/Asia/Pacific75,892 23.9 %63,320 22.2 %12,572 19.9 %
EuropeEurope44,942 15.8 %37,434 13.5 %7,508 20.1 %Europe46,220 14.6 %44,942 15.8 %1,278 2.8 %
AfricaAfrica29,274 10.3 %20,818 7.5 %8,456 40.6 %Africa28,759 9.1 %29,274 10.3 %(515)(1.8)%
TotalTotal$285,237 100.0 %$276,409 100.0 %$8,828 3.2 %Total$317,537 100.0 %$285,237 100.0 %$32,300 11.3 %


Consulting Fee Revenue:
Nine Months Ended September 30,Change Nine Months Ended September 30,Change
20212020$% 20222021$%
     
AmericasAmericas$100,996 44.5 %$104,261 46.5 %$(3,265)(3.1)%Americas$113,572 44.7 %$100,996 44.5 %$12,576 12.5 %
Middle East/Asia/PacificMiddle East/Asia/Pacific62,100 27.3 %69,241 30.8 %(7,141)(10.3)%Middle East/Asia/Pacific72,305 28.4 %62,100 27.3 %10,205 16.4 %
EuropeEurope36,968 16.3 %32,197 14.3 %4,771 14.8 %Europe41,618 16.4 %36,968 16.3 %4,650 12.6 %
AfricaAfrica27,094 11.9 %18,754 8.4 %8,340 44.5 %Africa26,767 10.5 %27,094 11.9 %(327)(1.2)%
TotalTotal$227,158 100.0 %$224,453 100.0 %$2,705 1.2 %Total$254,262 100.0 %$227,158 100.0 %$27,104 11.9 %

CFR was $227,158 and $224,453Total revenue increased $32,300 for the nine months ended September 30, 20212022 when compared to the same period in 2021. CFR was $254,262 and 2020,$227,158 for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively, which comprised 79.6%80.1% and 81.2%79.6% of total revenues, respectively.

The increaseincreases in total revenue and CFR in 2021for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 compared to the prior year period is primarily driven by activity continuing to returnreturning to pre-COVID levels, including returns to full staffing on certain existing projects and mobilizations on certain newly awarded projects.

The increase in Additionally, the purchase of NEYO group at the end of the second quarter of 2021 provided an additional $1,453 to total revenue forand CFR during the nine months ended September 30, 2021 compared to the same period in 2020 was primarily due to revenue during 2020 being reduced as a result of delayed project starts and project suspensions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The current year increase includes a higher mix of sub-contractor work.period.

Gross Profit by Geographic Region:
Nine Months Ended September 30,Change Nine Months Ended September 30,Change
20212020$% 20222021$%
     
% of
CFR
% of
CFR
% of Total
Revenue
% of Total
Revenue
AmericasAmericas$43,622 47.9 %43.2 %$43,946 50.9 %42.1 %$(324)(0.7)%Americas$47,553 45.7 %28.5 %$43,622 47.9 %29.5 %$3,931 9.0 %
Middle East/Asia/PacificMiddle East/Asia/Pacific21,781 24.0 %35.1 %21,611 25.0 %31.2 %170 0.8 %Middle East/Asia/Pacific28,160 27.1 %37.1 %21,781 24.0 %34.4 %6,379 29.3 %
EuropeEurope14,743 16.2 %39.9 %12,425 14.4 %38.6 %2,318 18.7 %Europe17,129 16.5 %37.1 %14,743 16.2 %32.8 %2,386 16.2 %
AfricaAfrica10,777 11.9 %39.8 %8,349 9.7 %44.5 %2,428 29.1 %Africa11,075 10.7 %38.5 %10,777 11.9 %36.8 %298 2.8 %
TotalTotal$90,923 100.0 %40.0 %$86,331 100.0 %38.5 %$4,592 5.3 %Total$103,917 100.0 %32.7 %$90,923 100.0 %31.9 %$12,994 14.3 %
     

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Gross profit (margin) as a percentage of CFRtotal revenue increased 1.5%0.8% for the nine months ended September 30, 20212022 compared to the same period in the 2020. In the Americas, gross profit as a percentage of CFR increased as a result of generally higher project margins.2021. In the Middle East/Asia/Pacific region, gross profit as a percentage of CFRtotal revenue increased primarily due to increased billing rates onnew projects in Asia.with lower labor costs. In Europe, gross profit as a percentage of CFRtotal revenue increased due to higher margin mix of labor used on projects.
The increases above were partially off-set by a decrease in gross profit as a percentage of CFR in Africa as a result of the start of a large project with a lower margin.

SG&A Expenses

SG&A expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 20212022 increased by approximately $2,363$9,925 when compared to the same period in the prior year. The increase was primarily due to a $5,900 increaseinvestments in labor coststhe business development team and additional expenses associated with the NEYO group purchased at the end of the second quarter of 2021. In addition, consultants and temporary office support increased due to vacancies and additional work needed to address internal control deficiencies, and travel related expenses continue to increase towards a pre-COVID level. SG&A in 2022 also included a $0.6 million charge related to a bond that was called.The Company has received a final court order to have the lifting of COVID-19 stay at home ordersbond returned and the ramping up of projects, the expected achievement of certain bonusesexpects to reverse its charge in the current year and the reinstatementsecond half of the company 401(k) match. In addition, legal fees increased by $700 due to a settlement of previously incurred legal expenses in2022. Also, the prior year which did not reoccur in 2021. Partially offsetting these increasesperiod was a $1,500 decreasereduced by an increase in bad debt expense as a resultrecoveries associated with the receipt of the Company receiving payments against previously reserved receivables. In addition, there wasreceivables, primarily on a $1,600 additional depreciation charge inLibyan-based project.

Excluding the first quarterimpact of 2020 for the write-off of leasehold improvements related to the Company subletting office space in Philadelphia to a third party, which did not reoccur in 2021.above-referenced Libya bad debt recoveries and bond cost, SG&A expenses represented approximately 36.5% and 35.9%as a percentage of CFR forgross profit in the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and September 30, 2021 would have been 92.8% and 2020,94.7%, respectively.

Foreign Currency Exchange Loss

There were foreign currency exchange losses of $2,751$3,730 and $3,622$2,751 for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, and 2020, respectively. For the nine months ended September 30, 2022, the foreign currency exchange losses were primarily caused by the weakening of the Euro. For the nine months ended September 30, 2021, the foreign currency exchange losses were primarily caused by the strengthening of the Euro against the US Dollar and currencies pegged to the US Dollar by 5%, partially offset by a 70% weakening of the Libyan Dinar against the Euro and an 4%8% weakening of the Egyptian pound against the Euro. For the nine months ended September 30, 2020, the foreign currency exchange losses were primarily caused by a 21.6% weakening of the Brazilian Real against the Euro prior to declaring bankruptcy of our Brazilian subsidiary.

Interest and Related Financing Fees, net
 
Interest and related financing fees increased $207$728 to $4,077$4,805 net of $69 interest income for the nine months ended September 30, 20212022 as compared with $3,870$4,077 for nine months ended September 30, 2020, which includes $942021, net of $17 of interest income.

Other Loss, net

DuringOther loss, net is comprised primarily of interest cost from the nine months ended September 30, 2020 a lossCompany's End of $4,064 was recognized due to the bankruptcy filing and deconsolidation of our operating subsidiary in Brazil (see Note 15 to the consolidated financial statements filed herein), net of other non-operating income of $65. An additional $345 of income was recognized during the first quarter of 2020 related to the cancellation of a PDIC Economic Stimulus Program Loan Agreement that the Company made on October 24, 2014 as a result of the Company satisfying all obligations in regard to the Loan Agreement.

There was no such loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2021.Service Benefit Plan.

Income Taxes
 
For the nine months ended September 30, 20212022 and 2020,2021, we recognized income tax expense of $4,653$3,602 and $2,776,$4,653, respectively.

The effective income tax rate for the nine-month periods ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 was 97.7% and 2020 was 155.4% and (83.2)%, respectively. The change in the Company’s effective tax rate for the nine months ended September 30, 20212022 was primarily a result of the mix of income among various foreign jurisdictions with different statutory tax rates, as well as certain withholding taxes and uncertain tax positions recorded in 2021.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources

Our primary cash obligations are our payroll and our project subcontractors. Our primary source of cash is receipts from clients. We generally pay our employees semi-monthly in arrears and invoice our clients monthly in arrears. Our clients generally remit payment approximately three months, on average, after invoice date. This creates a lag between the time we pay our employees and the time we receive payment from our clients. We bill our clients for any subcontractors used and pay those subcontractors after receiving payment from our clients, so no such timing lag exists for the payments we make to subcontractors.

We utilize cash on hand and our revolving credit facilities to fund the working capital requirement caused by the lag discussed above and other operating needs. We believe our expected cash receipts from clients, together with current cash on hand and revolving credit facilities, are sufficient to support the reasonably anticipated cash needs of our operations over the next twelve months from November 8, 2021,14, 2022, the date of this report.

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At September 30, 2021,2022, our primary sources of liquidity consisted of $26,293$22,834 of cash and cash equivalents, of which $26,111$18,474 was on deposit in foreign locations, and $12,336$3,618 of available borrowing capacity under our various credit facilities. The Company is in discussion with both existing lenders and potential new lenders to refinance our secured credit facilities with Société Générale prior to their maturities in May 2022 for the Domestic and International Revolving Credit Facilities and June 2023 for the 2017 Term Loan Facility.

We also have relationships with other foreign banks for the issuance of letters of credit, letters of guarantee and performance bonds in a variety of foreign currencies. At September 30, 2021,2022, we had approximately $63,573$66,979 of availability under these arrangements. Our sources of liquidity under arrangements with foreign banks are available for repatriation as deemed necessary by us, with some restrictions and tax implications.

Please see "ImpactOn March 31, 2022, we entered into an amendment of COVID-19our main credit facility with Société Générale that extends the maturity dates of the Domestic and International Revolving Credit Facilities to May 5, 2023 and the term loan facility to November 5, 2023. The interest rates on the Domestic and International Revolving Credit Facilities increased by 1.1% and 1.5%, respectively, while the term loan facility interest rate increased by 1.0% and the Company paid an amendment fee of $463. The aggregate amount of the credit commitments under the facilities will automatically and permanently be reduced by an amount equal to $500 on each of September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2022.

Pursuant to the Merger Agreement, we also have agreed to various specific restrictions relating to the conduct of our Business" abovebusiness between the date of the Merger Agreement and the time at which the Merger becomes effective, including but not limited to, agreeing to not to (i) issue or sell shares of our common stock or other equity or voting securities of the Company or any of its subsidiaries, or (ii) incur or assume any indebtedness, including by the issuance of any debt security (or any option, warrant, call or similar right to acquire any debt security), in each case subject to the terms of the Merger Agreement and any exceptions set forth therein. The Merger Agreement provides that, if requested by the Company, Parent and the Company shall use their respective commercially reasonable efforts to negotiate and enter into definitive documentation evidencing a credit facility or other interim financing in an amount to be mutually agreed by the parties thereto and otherwise on customary market terms as the parties shall mutually agree upon. However, this does not constitute a commitment to provide financing by Parent.

We believe that the Company has adequate liquidity and business plans to continue to operate the business for our discussion about the impactnext 12 months from November 14, 2022, the date of COVID-19 on liquidity.this filing. This ability to continue as a going concern is dependent upon the ability to refinance the Domestic and International Revolving Credit Facilities prior to their May 5, 2023 maturity date. As such, the consolidated interim financial statements included in this Form 10-Q do not include any adjustments that might result from the inability to refinance the Domestic and International Revolving Credit Facilities. The Company has retained a debt advisor to assist in the refinancing of these facilities and is conducting a formal process to secure this funding. The Company expects to refinance these facilities by the end of 2022.

Sources of Additional Capital

A significant increase in our current backlog or impacts on our liquidity from the COVID-19 pandemic may require us to obtain additional financing. If additional financing is required in the future due to an increase in backlog, impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic or changes in strategic or operating plans, we cannot provide any assurance that any other sources of financing will be available, or if available, that the financing will be on terms acceptable to us.
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Cash Flows
Nine Months Ended September 30,Nine Months Ended September 30,
2021Change20202022Change2021
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities$(6,993)$(10,259)$3,266 
Net cash used in operating activitiesNet cash used in operating activities$(2,316)$4,677 $(6,993)
Net cash used in investing activitiesNet cash used in investing activities(1,878)(777)(1,101)Net cash used in investing activities(1,472)406 (1,878)
Net cash provided by financing activitiesNet cash provided by financing activities3,285 (11,779)15,064 Net cash provided by financing activities5,698 2,413 3,285 
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cashEffect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash(2,654)(2,557)(97)Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash(2,548)106 (2,654)
Deconsolidated cash— (9)
Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash$(8,240)$17,123 
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cashNet decrease in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash$(638)$(8,240)

Operating activitiesActivities

During the nine months ended September 30, 2022, cash used in operating activities was primarily due to an increase in accounts receivable, partially offset by an increase in accounts payable related to the timing of payments to vendors and subcontractors, an increase in other current liabilities and a decrease in retainage receivable. During the nine months ended September 30, 2021, cash used in operating activities was primarily due to increases in accounts receivable and prepaid expenses, partially offset by an increase in in accounts payable related to the timing of payments to vendors and subcontractors and an increase in other current liabilities. During the nine months ended September 30, 2020, cash provided by operating activities was primarily due to the deferral of payroll tax payments as part of the US government's COVID relief program, rent concessions from certain lessors primarily in the form of rent payment deferrals, and the timing of payments to vendors. The rent payment deferrals and half of the payroll tax deferrals are being paid during 2021. The remainder of the payroll tax deferral will be paid during 2022.

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Cash held in restricted accounts is used primarily as collateral for the issuance of performance and advance payment bonds, letters of credit and escrow. Restricted cash decreased from $7,184$8,625 at December 31, 20202021 to $6,880$6,974 at September 30, 2021.2022.

We manage our operating cash flows by managing key working capital accounts in total. The primary elements of our working capital are accounts receivable, prepaid and other current assets, and accounts payable. 

From year to year, the components of our working capital accounts may reflect significant changes. The changes are due primarily to the timing of cash receipts and payments within our working capital accounts combined with changes in our receivables and payables relative to the changes in our overall business.

Investing activitiesActivities

During the nine months ended September 30, 2021 cash was used in investing activities for the purchase of a business2022 and for fixed asset purchases. During the nine months ended September 30, 2020,2021, cash was used in investing activities for the purchase of fixed assets.

Financing activities

During the nine months ended September 30, 20212022 and 2020,2021, cash provided by financing activities was used to fund the ongoing operating activities.

Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash

For the nine months ended September 30, 2022, the effects of exchange rate changes on cash was primarily driven by the weakening of the Egyptian Pound (16.1%) and Euro (6.5%) against the U.S. Dollar.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2021, the effects of exchange rate changes on cash was primarily driven by the weakening of the Libyan Dinar (70.5%(70.3%) and Euro (5.3%(3.1%) against the U.S. Dollar.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2020, the effects of exchange rate changes on cash was primarily driven by the recognition of balances previously included in accumulated other comprehensive losses into expense due to the bankruptcy and liquidation of our operating subsidiary in Brazil (see Note 15 to the consolidated financial statements filed herein) and a 31.7% weakening of the Brazilian Real against the Euro and a 4% weakening of the Euro against the U.S. dollar in 2020.

Backlog
 
Our backlog represents CFR, which includes management’s estimate of the amount of contracts and awards in-hand that we expect to recognize as CFR in future periods as a component of total revenue. Our backlog is evaluated by management, on a project-by-project basis, and is reported for each period shown based upon the binding nature of the underlying contract, commitment or letter of intent, and other factors, including the economic, financial and regulatory viability of the project and the likelihood of the contract being extended, renewed or canceled.
 
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Backlog is not a measure defined in U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, and our methodology for determining backlog may not be comparable to the methodology used by other companies in determining their backlog.
 
Although backlog reflects business that we consider to be firm, cancellations or scope adjustments may occur. Further, substantially all of our contracts with our clients may be terminated at will, in which case the client would only be obligated to pay us for services provided through the termination date.

We adjust backlog to reflect project cancellations, deferrals and revisions in scope and cost (both upward and downward) known at the reporting date. Future contract modifications or cancellations, however, may increase or reduce backlog and future CFR.
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The following tables show our backlog by geographic region:
Total Backlog12-Month Backlog Total Backlog12-Month Backlog
September 30, 2021    
September 30, 2022September 30, 2022    
AmericasAmericas$283,317 42.8 %$103,197 41.7 %Americas$341,605 47.8 %$122,398 48.4 %
Middle East/Asia/PacificMiddle East/Asia/Pacific156,600 23.7 %72,961 29.5 %Middle East/Asia/Pacific164,167 23.0 %62,385 24.7 %
EuropeEurope106,823 16.2 %38,664 15.6 %Europe110,357 15.4 %42,224 16.7 %
AfricaAfrica113,980 17.3 %32,738 13.2 %Africa98,854 13.8 %25,657 10.2 %
TotalTotal$660,720 100.0 %$247,560 100.0 %Total$714,983 100.0 %$252,664 100.0 %
December 31, 2020    
December 31, 2021December 31, 2021    
AmericasAmericas$276,752 41.6 %$105,721 45.2 %Americas$347,489 47.7 %$112,122 43.1 %
Middle East/Asia/PacificMiddle East/Asia/Pacific160,211 24.0 %66,407 28.3 %Middle East/Asia/Pacific164,268 22.5 %78,080 30.0 %
EuropeEurope105,478 15.8 %37,062 15.8 %Europe100,868 13.8 %36,531 14.1 %
AfricaAfrica124,273 18.6 %25,187 10.7 %Africa116,761 16.0 %33,219 12.8 %
TotalTotal$666,714 100.0 %$234,377 100.0 %Total$729,386 100.0 %$259,952 100.0 %

At September 30, 2021,2022, our backlog was $660,720$714,983 compared to $666,714$729,386 at December 31, 2020.2021. We estimate that approximately $247,560$252,664 or 37.5%35.3% of the backlog at September 30, 2021,2022, will be recognized over the next twelve months.

The amount of our new bookings, before any cancellations or other reductions, was $274,500$266,807 and equates to a book-to-burn ratio of 120.8%104.9% for the nine months ended September 30, 2021.2022. Our book-to-burn ratio, a non-GAAP measure, is determined by taking our new CFR bookings and dividing it by CFR for the applicable period. This metric allows management to monitor the Company's business development efforts to ensure we grow our backlog and our business over time and management believes that this measure is useful to investors for the same reason.

The difference between the remaining performance obligations of $92,155$93,324 and the backlog of $660,720$714,983 at September 30, 20212022 is due to the backlog including the full value of client contracts billed on a time and materials basis, whichwhereas such time and material contracts, are not included as part of the remaining performance obligation. Such contracts are excluded from the remaining performance obligation because they are not fixed price contracts and the consideration expected under such contracts is variable as it is based upon hours and costs incurred, which results in the counter-party only being obligated to the Company for services provided through the completion or termination date.

Quarterly Fluctuations
 
Our operating results vary from period to period as a result of the timing of projects and assignments. We do not believe that our business is seasonal.

Inflation
 
Although we are subject to fluctuations in the local currencies of the countries in which we operate, we do not believe that inflation will have a significant effect on our results of operations or our financial position.
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Critical Accounting Policies
 
The Company’s interim financial statements were prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles ("U.S. GAAP"), which require management to make subjective decisions, assessments and estimates about the effect of matters that are inherently uncertain. As the number of variables and assumptions affecting these judgments increases, such judgments become even more subjective. While management believes its assumptions are reasonable and appropriate, actual results may be materially different than estimated. The critical accounting estimates and assumptions have not materially changed from those identified in the Company’s 2020our 2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
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Report.

New Accounting Pronouncements

For information with respect to new accounting pronouncements and the impact of these pronouncements on our consolidated financial statements, see Note 3 to the consolidated financial statements filed herein.

Item 3.          Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.
 
We are a smaller reporting company as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and are not required to
provide the information under this item.
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Item 4.   Controls and Procedures.
 
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
 
The management of the Company, under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures, as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), as of September 30, 2021.2022. Management concluded that, due to the on-going remediation associated with the material weakness identified in our 20202021 Annual Report, on Form 10-K (“2020 Form 10-K"), our disclosure controls and procedures were ineffective as of September 30, 20212022 to provide reasonable assurance that the information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act of 1934 is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to management as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system will be met. Further, the design of a control system must reflect the fact that there are resource constraints and the benefits of controls must be considered relative to their costs. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within the Company have been detected. Because of the inherent limitations in a cost-effective control system, misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and not be detected. However, our disclosure controls and procedures are designed to provide reasonable assurance of achieving their objectives.
 
Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) define “disclosure controls and procedures” to mean controls and procedures of a company that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported, within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. The definition further states that disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that the information required to be disclosed by a company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the company’s management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
 
A material weakness is a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.
 
For a more comprehensive discussion of the material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting previously identified by management as of December 31, 20202021 and the remedial measures undertaken to address these material weaknesses, investors are encouraged to review Item 9A, Disclosure Controls and Procedures, of our 2020 Form 10-K.2021 Annual Report.
 
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
 
Our remediation efforts for material weaknesses previously reported were ongoing during the nine months ended September 30, 2021,2022, as described in Item 9A of our 20202021 Annual Report on Form 10-K.Report. Management has implemented a series of both new and enhanced controls related to the deficiencies identified as a material weakness during the first three quarters of 2022. Management believes that effective performance of these controls over the course of 2022 will remediate the material weakness. Management has and will continue to conduct testing of these controls throughout the remainder of 2022. In order for the material weakness to be remediated, the controls must continue to be effective throughout 2022, evidenced by testing of these controls by both management and our independent auditors. There were no other material changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the nine months ended September 30, 20212022 that materially affected, or that are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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Part II — OTHER INFORMATION 

Item 1.  Legal Proceedings.
 
Information required by this item is incorporated by reference to Part I, item 1, Note 13 — Commitments and Contingencies, Legal Proceedings.

Item 1A.  Risk Factors.
 
We are a smaller reporting company as defined by Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and are not required to provide the information under this item.


Item 2.  Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
 
None. 

Item 3.  Defaults Upon Senior Securities.
 
None. 

Item 4.  Mine Safety Disclosures.
 
Not applicable. 

Item 5.  Other Information.
 
None. 

Item 6.   Exhibits.
 
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No.Description
2.1
2.2
10.1
31.1 
31.2 
32.1 
32.2 
101.INS XBRL Instance Document.
101.SCH XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.
101.PRE XBRL Taxonomy Presentation Linkbase Document.
101.CAL XBRL Taxonomy Calculation Linkbase Document.
101.LAB XBRL Taxonomy Label Linkbase.
101.DEF XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.
104The cover page of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, formatted in Inline XBRL
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SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements 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.
 
 Hill International, Inc.
   
By:/s/ Raouf S. Ghali
 Raouf S. Ghali
  Chief Executive Officer
  (Principal Executive Officer)
Dated:November 8, 202114, 2022
   
By:/s/ Todd Weintraub
  Todd Weintraub
  Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
  (Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)
Dated:November 8, 202114, 2022
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