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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
x | | Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 |
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For the quarterly period ended March 27, 2009 |
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OR |
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o | | Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 |
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For the transition period from to |
Commission file number 1-9947
TRC COMPANIES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | | 06-0853807 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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21 Griffin Road North | | |
Windsor, Connecticut | | 06095 |
(Address of principal executive offices) | | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (860) 298-9692
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, and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
YES x NO o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every
Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the
preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes o No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a “large accelerated filer”, an “accelerated filer”, a “non-accelerated filer” or a “smaller reporting company”. See definition of “accelerated filer”, “large accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act (Check one):
Large accelerated filer o | | Accelerated filer x |
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Non-accelerated filer o | | Smaller reporting company o |
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company) | | |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). YES o NO x
On March 27, 2009 there were 19,344,475 shares of the registrant’s common stock, $.10 par value, outstanding.
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TRC COMPANIES, INC.
CONTENTS OF QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q
QUARTER ENDED MARCH 27, 2009
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PART I: FINANCIAL INFORMATION
TRC COMPANIES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
| | Three Months Ended | | Nine Months Ended | |
| | March 27, | | March 28, | | March 27, | | March 28, | |
| | 2009 | | 2008 | | 2009 | | 2008 | |
Gross revenue | | $ | 97,905 | | $ | 107,994 | | $ | 326,767 | | $ | 342,580 | |
Less subcontractor costs and other direct reimbursable charges | | 34,188 | | 42,522 | | 135,569 | | 139,528 | |
Net service revenue | | 63,717 | | 65,472 | | 191,198 | | 203,052 | |
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Interest income from contractual arrangements | | 253 | | 962 | | 1,643 | | 3,040 | |
Insurance recoverables and other income | | 479 | | 651 | | 14,041 | | 2,196 | |
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Operating costs and expenses: | | | | | | | | | |
Cost of services | | 53,469 | | 58,638 | | 169,769 | | 174,696 | |
General and administrative expenses | | 7,318 | | 9,734 | | 24,834 | | 26,385 | |
Provision for doubtful accounts | | 942 | | 658 | | 2,616 | | 2,163 | |
Goodwill and intangible asset write-offs | | — | | — | | 21,438 | | 76,678 | |
Depreciation and amortization | | 1,524 | | 1,895 | | 5,292 | | 6,021 | |
| | 63,253 | | 70,925 | | 223,949 | | 285,943 | |
Operating income (loss) | | 1,196 | | (3,840 | ) | (17,067 | ) | (77,655 | ) |
Interest expense | | 673 | | 968 | | 2,406 | | 2,962 | |
Income (loss) from operations before taxes, minority interest and equity in losses | | 523 | | (4,808 | ) | (19,473 | ) | (80,617 | ) |
Federal and state income tax provision (benefit) | | 24 | | 101 | | (644 | ) | 12,439 | |
Minority interest | | — | | 5 | | — | | 62 | |
Income (loss) from operations before equity in losses | | 499 | | (4,904 | ) | (18,829 | ) | (92,994 | ) |
Equity in losses from unconsolidated affiliates | | — | | — | | — | | (12 | ) |
Net income (loss) | | $ | 499 | | $ | (4,904 | ) | $ | (18,829 | ) | $ | (93,006 | ) |
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Basic earnings (loss) per common share | | $ | 0.03 | | $ | (0.26 | ) | $ | (0.98 | ) | $ | (4.99 | ) |
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share | | $ | 0.03 | | $ | (0.26 | ) | $ | (0.98 | ) | $ | (4.99 | ) |
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Weighted-average shares outstanding: | | | | | | | | | |
Basic | | 19,344 | | 18,775 | | 19,244 | | 18,642 | |
Diluted | | 19,359 | | 18,775 | | 19,244 | | 18,642 | |
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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TRC COMPANIES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
| | March 27, | | June 30, | |
| | 2009 | | 2008 | |
ASSETS | | | | | |
Current assets: | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 292 | | $ | 1,306 | |
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts | | 108,009 | | 124,202 | |
Insurance recoverable - environmental remediation | | 22,481 | | 9,028 | |
Income taxes refundable | | 293 | | 532 | |
Restricted investments | | 27,794 | | 32,213 | |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | | 16,099 | | 16,461 | |
Total current assets | | 174,968 | | 183,742 | |
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Property and equipment, at cost | | 50,134 | | 55,595 | |
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization | | 36,021 | | 37,380 | |
| | 14,113 | | 18,215 | |
Goodwill | | 35,119 | | 54,465 | |
Investments in and advances to unconsolidated affiliates and construction joint ventures | | 541 | | 548 | |
Long-term restricted investments | | 51,884 | | 76,216 | |
Long-term prepaid insurance | | 48,594 | | 51,081 | |
Other assets | | 10,769 | | 13,052 | |
Total assets | | $ | 335,988 | | $ | 397,319 | |
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY | | | | | |
Current liabilities: | | | | | |
Current portion of long-term debt | | $ | 24,976 | | $ | 27,366 | |
Accounts payable | | 43,180 | | 55,519 | |
Accrued compensation and benefits | | 22,429 | | 24,914 | |
Deferred revenue | | 39,467 | | 40,161 | |
Environmental remediation liabilities | | 879 | | 1,473 | |
Other accrued liabilities | | 49,691 | | 41,546 | |
Total current liabilities | | 180,622 | | 190,979 | |
Non-current liabilities: | | | | | |
Long-term debt, net of current portion | | 2,321 | | 11,944 | |
Long-term income taxes payable | | 1,052 | | 910 | |
Long-term deferred revenue | | 104,174 | | 127,846 | |
Long-term environmental remediation liabilities | | 7,502 | | 7,969 | |
Total liabilities | | 295,671 | | 339,648 | |
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Commitments and contingencies | | | | | |
Shareholders’ equity: | | | | | |
Capital stock: | | | | | |
Preferred, $.10 par value; 500,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding | | — | | — | |
Common, $.10 par value; 30,000,000 shares authorized, 19,347,957 and 19,344,475 shares issued and outstanding, respectively, at March 27, 2009, and 19,093,555 and 19,090,073 shares issued and outstanding, respectively, at June 30, 2008 | | 1,935 | | 1,909 | |
Additional paid-in capital | | 155,202 | | 153,259 | |
Accumulated deficit | | (116,355 | ) | (97,526 | ) |
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income | | (432 | ) | 62 | |
Treasury stock, at cost | | (33 | ) | (33 | ) |
Total shareholders’ equity | | 40,317 | | 57,671 | |
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity | | $ | 335,988 | | $ | 397,319 | |
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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TRC COMPANIES, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
(Unaudited)
| | Nine Months Ended | |
| | March 27, | | March 28, | |
| | 2009 | | 2008 | |
Cash flows from operating activities: | | | | | |
Net loss | | $ | (18,829 | ) | $ | (93,006 | ) |
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: | | | | | |
Non-cash items: | | | | | |
Depreciation and amortization | | 5,292 | | 6,021 | |
Directors deferred compensation | | 82 | | 127 | |
Stock-based compensation expense | | 1,849 | | 1,637 | |
Provision for doubtful accounts | | 2,616 | | 2,163 | |
Non-cash interest expense (income) | | 55 | | (202 | ) |
Deferred income taxes | | 59 | | 12,137 | |
Equity in losses from unconsolidated affiliates and construction joint ventures | | 1,488 | | 3,659 | |
Goodwill and intangible asset write-offs | | 21,438 | | 76,678 | |
Minority interest | | — | | (62 | ) |
Loss on disposals of assets | | 67 | | 134 | |
Other non-cash items | | 53 | | (102 | ) |
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | | | | | |
Accounts receivable | | 13,577 | | (835 | ) |
Insurance recoverable - environmental remediation | | (13,453 | ) | (1,744 | ) |
Income taxes refundable | | 322 | | 407 | |
Restricted investments | | 27,008 | | (18,270 | ) |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | | (3,802 | ) | (691 | ) |
Long-term prepaid insurance | | 2,487 | | 2,486 | |
Other assets | | (99 | ) | (69 | ) |
Accounts payable | | (12,345 | ) | 559 | |
Accrued compensation and benefits | | (2,805 | ) | (3,643 | ) |
Deferred revenue | | (24,366 | ) | 11,752 | |
Environmental remediation liabilities | | (1,061 | ) | (2,746 | ) |
Other accrued liabilities | | 11,084 | | 3,034 | |
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | | 10,717 | | (576 | ) |
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Cash flows from investing activities: | | | | | |
Additions to property and equipment | | (2,006 | ) | (5,128 | ) |
Restricted investments | | 1,153 | | 1,390 | |
Earnout payments on acquisitions | | — | | (1,799 | ) |
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets | | 128 | | 51 | |
Cash paid for land improvements | | (6 | ) | (881 | ) |
Investments in and advances to unconsolidated affiliates | | (9 | ) | — | |
Proceeds from sale of businesses, net of cash sold | | — | | 3,246 | |
Net cash used in investing activities | | (740 | ) | (3,121 | ) |
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Cash flows from financing activities: | | | | | |
Net (repayments) borrowings under revolving credit facility | | (10,998 | ) | 1,469 | |
Payments on long-term debt and other | | (104 | ) | (437 | ) |
Borrowings of long-term debt | | — | | 50 | |
Proceeds from exercise of stock options | | 111 | | 2,879 | |
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities | | (10,991 | ) | 3,961 | |
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(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents | | (1,014 | ) | 264 | |
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | | 1,306 | | 430 | |
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | | $ | 292 | | $ | 694 | |
See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
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TRC COMPANIES, INC.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
March 27, 2009 and March 28, 2008
(in thousands, except per share data)
1. Company Background and Basis of Presentation
TRC Companies, Inc., through its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”), is a firm that provides integrated engineering, consulting, and construction management services. Its project teams provide services to assist its commercial, industrial, and government clients implement environmental, energy and infrastructure projects from initial concept to delivery and operation. The Company provides its services almost entirely in the United States of America.
The Company incurred a net loss of $18,829 for the nine months ended March 27, 2009 as well as significant net losses for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2008, 2007 and 2006. The net loss for the nine months ended March 27, 2009 was primarily attributable to a goodwill impairment charge of $19,346 and an intangible asset impairment charge of $2,092. During the nine months ended March 27, 2009, the Company has begun to realize the benefits from the turnaround and restructuring efforts undertaken in prior fiscal years. The Company continues to take actions aimed at improving profitability and cash flows from operations. Specifically, the Company is enhancing controls over project acceptance, which it believes will reduce the level of contract losses; the Company is increasing the level of experience of its accounting personnel in order to improve internal controls and reduce compliance costs; and the Company continues to improve the timeliness of customer invoicing and enhance its collection efforts. The Company believes this will result in fewer write-offs of project revenue and reduce the Company’s reliance on its revolving credit agreement. The Company also continues to improve project management which it believes will improve project profitability. The Company believes that existing cash resources, cash forecasted to be generated from operations and availability under its credit facility are adequate to meet its requirements for the foreseeable future.
The Company finances its operations through cash generated by operating activities and borrowings under its $50,000 revolving credit facility with Wells Fargo Foothill, Inc., as the lead lender and administrative agent and Textron Financial Corporation (“Textron”) as an additional lender. That credit facility contains covenants which, among other things, require the Company to maintain minimum levels of earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization as defined in the credit agreement (“EBITDA”) and maintain a minimum level of backlog. The Company is dependent on this credit facility for short term liquidity needs.
The recent and unprecedented disruption in the credit markets has had a significant adverse impact on a number of financial institutions resulting in, among other things, extreme volatility in security prices, severely diminished liquidity and credit availability, rating downgrades of certain investments and declining valuations of others. The Company’s ability to draw on its line of credit does not appear to be jeopardized at this time. However, the Company has had violations of several covenants in the past, all of which were waived by its lenders. Any future violations of the Company’s covenants would result in events of default which could (1) deny the Company additional access to funds under the credit facility; and (2) give the lenders the right to demand repayment of the amount outstanding which the Company would be unable to repay without refinancing. Any such refinancing would be difficult, especially in light of the current state of the credit markets, because
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there are fewer financial institutions that have the capacity or willingness to lend, particularly to companies that have experienced negative financial results.
In December 2008, Textron announced that they were in the process of exiting their commercial finance businesses, including their asset based lending and structured capital segments. Textron indicated its exit plan will be accomplished through a combination of orderly liquidation and selected sales and is expected to be substantially complete over the next two to four years. At this time, it is unclear how Textron’s exit plan will impact the Company’s credit facility. Textron is a 30% participant in the Company’s $50,000 revolving credit facility lending $4,799 of the $15,998 of borrowings outstanding at March 27, 2009. See Note 10 for additional information regarding the revolving credit facility.
The Company has not experienced any material impacts to liquidity or access to capital as a result of the current conditions in the financial and credit markets. Management cannot predict with any certainty the impact to the Company of any further or continued disruption. The deterioration of the economic conditions in the United States has been broad and dramatic. The current adverse state of the economy and the possibility that economic conditions will continue to deteriorate may affect businesses such as the Company in a number of ways. While management cannot directly measure it, the credit crisis may affect the ability of the Company’s customers and vendors to obtain financing for significant purchases and operations and could result in a decrease in their business with the Company which could adversely affect its ability to generate profits and cash flows. In addition the Company’s business is significantly dependent on the availability of insurance, including its commercial coverage as well as cost cap and related insurance for the Company’s Exit Strategy program. Much of the commercial coverage and almost all of the Exit Strategy related insurance is underwritten by the regulated insurance subsidiaries of the American International Group. The Company believes it will continue to have adequate insurance for current operations, but to the extent coverage were lost or reduced and replacement coverage were not available, the Company could be negatively impacted. The Company is unable to predict the likely duration and severity of the disruption in financial markets and adverse economic conditions. Management will continue to closely monitor the credit markets and the Company’s liquidity.
The Company was notified by the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) that as of August 14, 2008 it was out of compliance with its continued listing criteria of the NYSE, notably market capitalization or shareholders’ equity of at least $75,000. Pursuant to NYSE requirements, a compliance plan for continued listing was submitted to the NYSE on September 29, 2008. The plan has been accepted by the NYSE, and progress on the plan will be monitored quarterly. To the extent that it will not be able to meet the applicable standards by February 14, 2010, the Company will need to pursue listing elsewhere, and there is a possibility that the Company’s stock could become delisted. Management believes that the outcome of the NYSE listing compliance issue does not impact the Company’s short-term liquidity position.
The condensed consolidated balance sheet at March 27, 2009 and the condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three and nine months ended March 27, 2009 and March 28, 2008 and the condensed consolidated statement of cash flows for the nine months ended March 27, 2009 and March 28, 2008 have been prepared pursuant to the interim period reporting requirements of Form 10-Q and in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”). Consequently, the financial statements are unaudited but, in the opinion of the Company’s management, include all adjustments, consisting only of normal recurring accruals, necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim periods. Also, certain information and footnote disclosures usually included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been condensed or omitted. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K as of and for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2008.
Prior to the fiscal period ending March 27, 2009, the Company managed its business as one operating segment. In fiscal 2008, the Company substantially completed the implementation of a new ERP system. In the fiscal period ending March 27, 2009, the system was configured to provide revenue and earnings by segment, and the Company initiated reporting under three operating segments; energy, environmental and infrastructure. Management established these operating segments based upon the type of project, the client and market those projects are delivered to, the different marketing strategies associated with the services provided and the specialized needs of the respective clients. The Company did not restate the prior period under the new basis because it was not practical to do so. Operating segment information was not available prior to the reconfiguration and final implementation of the new ERP system, and the costs to develop it would be excessive. See Note 12 for additional information regarding operating segments.
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2. Recently Issued Accounting Standards
In October 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (“SFAS”) No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (“SFAS 157”). This standard establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosures about fair value measurement of a company’s assets and liabilities. This standard also requires that the fair value measurement be determined based on the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability. SFAS 157 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007 and generally must be applied prospectively. The Company adopted the disclosure provisions of SFAS 157 on July 1, 2008 (See Note 3 – Fair Value Measurement).
In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities – Including an Amendment of FASB Statement No. 115, (“SFAS 159”). This standard permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value. The objective is to improve financial reporting by providing entities with the opportunity to mitigate volatility in reported earnings caused by measuring related assets and liabilities differently without having to apply complex hedge accounting provisions. SFAS 159 is expected to expand the use of fair value measurement, which is consistent with the FASB’s long-term measurement objectives for accounting for financial instruments. SFAS 159 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007 and, generally, must be applied prospectively. SFAS 159 became effective for the Company on July 1, 2008, and the Company chose not to elect the fair value option for any eligible financial assets or liabilities.
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141R, Business Combinations (“SFAS 141R”). This standard establishes principles and requirements for how an acquirer recognizes and measures in its financial statements the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, and any non-controlling interest in an acquiree, including the recognition and measurement of goodwill acquired in a business combination. In April 2009, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position No. 141R-1, Accounting for Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed in a Business Combination That Arise from Contingencies (“FSP 141R-1”), to deal with the initial recognition and measurement of an asset acquired or a liability assumed in a business combination that arises from a contingency provided the asset or liability’s fair value on the date of acquisition can be determined. SFAS 141R and FSP 141R-1 are effective prospectively to business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after the beginning of the first annual reporting period beginning on or after December 15, 2008. The Company will adopt SFAS 141R and FSP 141R-1 on July 1, 2009 and the impact of adoption will depend on the nature of acquisitions, if any, occurring after the date of adoption.
In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 160, Non-controlling Interest in Consolidated Financial Statements, an amendment of ARB No. 51 (“SFAS 160”). This standard changes the accounting and reporting for minority interests, which will be recharacterized as non-controlling interests and classified as a component of equity within the consolidated balance sheets. The Company will adopt SFAS 160 on July 1, 2009 and believes the adoption will not have a material impact on its financial statements.
In December 2007, the FASB ratified the Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) consensus on Issue No. 07-1, Accounting for Collaborative Arrangements (“EITF 07-1”). The EITF concluded that a collaborative arrangement is one in which the participants are actively involved and are exposed to significant risks and rewards that depend on the ultimate commercial success of the endeavor. Revenues and costs incurred with third parties in connection with collaborative arrangements would be presented gross or net based on the criteria in EITF Issue No. 99-19, Reporting Revenue Gross as a Principal versus Net as an Agent, and other accounting literature. Payments to or from collaborators would be evaluated and presented based on the nature of the arrangement and its terms, the nature of the entity’s business, and whether those payments are within the scope of other accounting literature. EITF 07-1 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008. The Company will adopt EITF 07-1 on July 1, 2009 and is currently evaluating the effect that the adoption will have on its consolidated financial statements.
In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 161, Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (“SFAS 161”) – an amendment of SFAS No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities. This standard is intended to improve financial reporting transparency regarding derivative instruments and hedging activities by providing investors with a better understanding of their effects on financial position, financial performance, and cash flows. SFAS 161 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years and
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interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008. The Company adopted SFAS 161 on January 1, 2009 and the adoption resulted in no impact on its consolidated financial statements.
In April 2008, the FASB issued FSP No. 142-3, Determination of the Useful Life of Intangible Assets (“FSP 142-3”). This FSP amends the factors that should be considered in developing renewal or extension assumptions used to determine the useful life of a recognized intangible asset under SFAS No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (“SFAS 142”). The intent of this FSP is to improve the consistency between the useful life of a recognized intangible asset under SFAS 142 and the period of expected cash flows used to measure the fair value of the asset under SFAS 141R and other U.S. GAAP. This FSP is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008, and interim periods within those fiscal years, and early adoption is prohibited. Accordingly, this FSP is effective for the Company on July 1, 2009. The Company is currently evaluating the effect that the adoption will have on its consolidated financial statements.
In May 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 162, The Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“SFAS 162”). This standard is intended to improve financial reporting by identifying a consistent framework, or hierarchy, for selecting accounting principles to be used in preparing financial statements that are presented in conformity with U.S. GAAP for non-governmental entities. SFAS 162 is effective 60 days following the SEC’s approval of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board amendments to AU Section 411, The Meaning of Present Fairly in Conformity With Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Any effect of applying the provisions of SFAS 162 is to be reported as a change in accounting principle in accordance with SFAS No. 154, Accounting Changes and Error Corrections. The Company will adopt SFAS 162 once it is effective and is currently evaluating the effect that the adoption will have on its consolidated financial statements.
In June 2008, the FASB issued FSP EITF 03-6-1, Determining Whether Instruments Granted in Share-Based Payment Transactions are Participating Securities (“FSP EITF 03-6-1”). FSP EITF 03-6-1 provides that unvested share-based payment awards that contain nonforfeitable rights to dividends or dividend equivalents (whether paid or unpaid) are participating securities and shall be included in the computation of earnings per share pursuant to the two-class method. The two-class method is an earnings allocation method for computing earnings per share when an entity’s capital structure includes either two or more classes of common stock or common stock and participating securities. It determines earnings per share based on dividends declared on common stock and participating securities (i.e., distributed earnings) and participation rights of participating securities in any undistributed earnings. FSP EITF 03-6-1 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008, which will require the Company to adopt these provisions on July 1, 2009. The Company is currently evaluating the effect that the adoption will have on its consolidated financial statements.
In October 2008, the FASB issued FSP 157-3 Determining the Fair Value of a Financial Asset When the Market for That Asset Is Not Active (“FSP 157-3”). FSP 157-3 clarifies the application of SFAS 157 in a market that is not active, and addresses application issues such as the use of internal assumptions when relevant observable data does not exist, the use of observable market information when the market is not active, and the use of market quotes when assessing the relevance of observable and unobservable data. FSP 157-3 is effective for all periods presented in accordance with SFAS 157. The adoption of FSP 157-3 did not have an impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements or the fair values of its financial assets and liabilities.
In December 2008, the FASB issued FSP No. 140-4 and FIN 46R-8, Disclosures by Public Entities (Enterprises) about Transfers of Financial Assets and Interests in Variable Interest Entities (“FSP 140-4 and FIN 46R-8”). FSP 140-4 and FIN 46R-8 require additional disclosures about transfers of financial assets and involvement with variable interest entities. The requirements apply to transferors, sponsors, servicers, primary beneficiaries and holders of significant variable interests in a variable interest entity or qualifying special purpose entity. The Company has adopted FSP 140-4 and FIN 46R-8 as of December 26, 2008 since the disclosures required by FSP 140-4 and FIN 46R-8 became effective for the Company in the fiscal quarter ending December 26, 2008. FSP 140-4 and FIN 46R-8 affect disclosures only and therefore have no impact on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
In April 2009, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position No. 107-1 (“FSP FAS 107-1”) and Accounting Principles Board (“APB”) 28-1 (“APB 28-1”), which amends FASB Statement No. 107, Disclosures about Fair Value of
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Financial Instruments and APB Opinion NO. 28, Interim Financial Reporting, to require disclosures about the fair value of financial instruments for interim reporting periods. FSP FAS 107-1 and APB 28-1 will be effective for interim reporting periods ending after June 15, 2009. FSP 107-1 and APB 28-1 affect disclosures only and therefore have no impact on the Company’s financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.
In April 2009, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position No. 157-4 (“FSP FAS 157-4”), which provides additional guidance in accordance with SFAS 157, when the volume and level of activity for the asset or liability has significantly decreased. FSP FAS 157-4 is effective for interim and annual reporting periods ending after June 15, 2009. The Company believes the adoption of FSP FAS 157-4 will not have a material impact on its financial statements.
In April 2009, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position No. 115-2 (“FSP FAS 115-2”) and FASB Staff Position No. 124-2 (“FSP FAS 124-2”), which amends the other-than-temporary impairment guidance for debt and equity securities. FSP FAS 115-2 and FSP FAS 124-2 are effective for interim and annual reporting periods ending after June 15, 2009. The Company believes the adoption of FSP FAS 115-2 and FSP FAS 124-2 will not have a material impact on its financial statements.
3. Fair Value Measurements
The Company adopted the disclosure provisions of SFAS 157 as of July 1, 2008 and the Company’s estimates of fair value for financial assets and financial liabilities are based on the framework established in SFAS 157. The framework is based on the inputs used in valuation and requires that observable inputs be used in the valuations when available. In determining the level of the hierarchy in which the estimate is disclosed, the highest priority is given to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs that reflect the Company’s significant market assumptions. The three levels of the hierarchy are as follows:
Level 1 Inputs – Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities. Generally this includes debt and equity securities and derivative contracts that are traded on an active exchange market (i.e. New York Stock Exchange) as well as certain U.S. Treasury and U.S. Government and agency mortgage-backed securities that are highly liquid and are actively traded in over-the-counter markets.
Level 2 Inputs – Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in inactive markets; or valuations based on models where the significant inputs are observable (e.g., interest rates, yield curves, credit risks, etc.) or can be corroborated by observable market data.
Level 3 Inputs – Valuations based on models where significant inputs are not observable. The unobservable inputs reflect the Company’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use.
The following table presents the level within the fair value hierarchy at which the Company’s financial assets are measured on a recurring basis as of March 27, 2009.
Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis as of March 27, 2009
| | Level 1 | | Level 2 | | Level 3 | | Total | |
Assets | | | | | | | | | |
Mutual Funds | | $ | 3,534 | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | 3,534 | |
Money Market Accounts | | 656 | | — | | — | | 656 | |
U.S. Government Obligations | | 450 | | — | | — | | 450 | |
Total | | $ | 4,640 | | $ | — | | $ | — | | $ | 4,640 | |
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4. Restructuring Reserve
A summary of restructuring reserve activity for the nine months ended March 27, 2009 is as follows:
| | Facility Closures | | Employee Severance | | Total | |
Liability balance at July 1, 2008 | | $ | 2,297 | | $ | 330 | | $ | 2,627 | |
Payments | | (1,262 | ) | (325 | ) | (1,587 | ) |
Adjustments | | 234 | | (5 | ) | 229 | |
Liability balance at March 27, 2009 | | $ | 1,269 | | $ | — | | $ | 1,269 | |
As of March 27, 2009, $1,269 of facility closure costs remain accrued and are expected to be paid over various remaining lease terms through fiscal 2013.
5. Stock-Based Compensation
At March 27, 2009, the Company had stock-based compensation awards outstanding under the TRC Companies, Inc. Restated Stock Option Plan, and the 2007 Equity Incentive Plan, collectively, “the Plans.” The Plans were approved by the Company’s shareholders. Options are awarded by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors; however, the Compensation Committee has delegated to the Chief Executive Officer the authority to grant options for up to 10 shares to employees subject to a limitation of 100 shares in any 12 month period. Share-based awards under the Plans consist of stock option awards, restricted stock awards (“RSA’s”) and restricted stock units (“RSU’s”).
Compensation Expense
During the three and nine months ended March 27, 2009 and March 28, 2008, the Company recognized compensation expense in cost of services and general and administrative expenses on the condensed consolidated statements of operations with respect to stock options, RSA’s and RSU’s as follows:
| | Three Months Ended | | Three Months Ended | |
| | March 27, 2009 | | March 28, 2008 | |
| | Stock Options | | RSA’s | | RSU’s | | Total | | Stock Options | | RSA’s | | RSU’s | | Total | |
Cost of services | | $ | 138 | | $ | 94 | | $ | — | | $ | 232 | | $ | 196 | | $ | 49 | | $ | — | | $ | 245 | |
General and administrative expenses | | 129 | | 94 | | 6 | | 229 | | 272 | | 59 | | — | | 331 | |
Total stock-based compensation | | $ | 267 | | $ | 188 | | $ | 6 | | $ | 461 | | $ | 468 | | $ | 108 | | $ | — | | $ | 576 | |
| | Nine Months Ended | | Nine Months Ended | |
| | March 27, 2009 | | March 28, 2008 | |
| | Stock Options | | RSA’s | | RSU’s | | Total | | Stock Options | | RSA’s | | RSU’s | | Total | |
Cost of services | | $ | 446 | | $ | 292 | | $ | — | | $ | 738 | | $ | 496 | | $ | 135 | | $ | — | | $ | 631 | |
General and administrative expenses | | 514 | | 297 | | 300 | | 1,111 | | 774 | | 232 | | — | | 1,006 | |
Total stock-based compensation | | $ | 960 | | $ | 589 | | $ | 300 | | $ | 1,849 | | $ | 1,270 | | $ | 367 | | $ | — | | $ | 1,637 | |
No net tax benefit was recorded with respect to this expense during the periods presented above as the Company has determined that it is more likely than not that the Company will not realize these deferred tax assets.
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Stock Options
The Company uses the Black-Scholes option pricing model for determining the estimated fair value for stock-based awards. The assumptions used to value stock options granted for the three and nine months ended March 27, 2009 and March 28, 2008 are as follows:
| | Three Months Ended | | Nine Months Ended |
| | March 27, | | March 28, | | March 27, | | March 28, |
| | 2009 | | 2008 | | 2009 | | 2008 |
Risk-free interest rate | | 1.42% - 1.66% | | 2.18% - 3.12% | | 1.37% - 2.92% | | 2.18% - 4.62% |
Expected life | | 4.0 - 4.1 years | | 3.8 - 4.0 years | | 4.0 - 4.1 years | | 3.8 - 5.4 years |
Expected volatility | | 69.1% - 71.3% | | 41.0% - 41.7% | | 50.3% - 71.3% | | 41.0% - 48.0% |
Expected dividend yield | | None | | None | | None | | None |
The approximate weighted-average grant date fair values using the Black-Scholes option pricing model of all stock options granted during the three and nine months ended March 27, 2009 and March 28, 2008 were as follows:
Three Months Ended | | Nine Months Ended | |
March 27, | | March 28, | | March 27, | | March 28, | |
2009 | | 2008 | | 2009 | | 2008 | |
$ | 1.46 | | $ | 1.90 | | $ | 1.37 | | $ | 3.98 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
The Company estimates the volatility of its stock using historical volatility in accordance with guidance in SFAS 123(R) and SAB 107. Management determined that historical volatility is most reflective of market conditions and the best indicator of expected volatility.
The risk-free interest rate assumption is based upon observed interest rates appropriate for the expected term of the Company’s stock options. The dividend yield assumption is based on the Company’s history and no expectation of dividend payouts.
The expected term of stock options represents the weighted-average period that the stock options are expected to remain outstanding. The Company has determined the fiscal 2009, 2008, 2007 and 2006 expected term assumptions under the “simplified method” as defined under Staff Accounting Bulletin (“SAB”) No. 107, Share-Based Payment (“SAB 107”) and SAB No. 110, Share-Based Payment (“SAB 110”). SAB 110 amends SAB 107, and allows for the continued use, under certain circumstances, of the simplified method in developing an estimate of the expected term on stock options accounted for under SFAS 123R. SAB 110 was effective for stock options granted after December 31, 2007.
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A summary of stock option activity for the nine months ended March 27, 2009 under the Plans is as follows:
| | | | | | Weighted | | | |
| | | | Weighted | | Average | | | |
| | | | Average | | Remaining | | Aggregate | |
| | Stock | | Price | | Contractual Life | | Intrinsic Value | |
| | Options | | Per Share | | (in years) | | (in thousands) | |
Outstanding options at July 1, 2008 (1,532 exercisable) | | 2,348 | | $ | 11.92 | | 5.3 | | $ | 83 | |
Granted | | 27 | | 3.18 | | | | | |
Exercised | | (4 | ) | 2.75 | | | | | |
Forfeited | | (27 | ) | 10.45 | | | | | |
Expired | | (115 | ) | 13.47 | | | | | |
Outstanding options at September 26, 2008 | | 2,229 | | $ | 11.76 | | 5.2 | | $ | 26 | |
Granted | | 7 | | 1.76 | | | | | |
Exercised | | (36 | ) | 2.75 | | | | | |
Forfeited | | (31 | ) | 10.30 | | | | | |
Expired | | (63 | ) | 8.75 | | | | | |
Outstanding options at December 26, 2008 | | 2,106 | | $ | 11.99 | | 5.1 | | $ | 1 | |
Granted | | 19 | | 2.76 | | | | | |
Exercised | | — | | — | | | | | |
Forfeited | | (2 | ) | 4.37 | | | | | |
Expired | | (149 | ) | 13.34 | | | | | |
Outstanding options at March 27, 2009 | | 1,974 | | $ | 11.81 | | 4.9 | | $ | 9 | |
Options exercisable at March 27, 2009 | | 1,497 | | $ | 12.76 | | 4.5 | | $ | — | |
Options available for future grants | | 859 | | | | | | | |
The aggregate intrinsic value is measured using the fair market value at the date of exercise (for options exercised) or at March 27, 2009 (for outstanding options), less the applicable exercise price. The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the three and nine months ended March 27, 2009 was $0 and ($1), respectively, and $0 and $2,726 during the three and nine months ended March 28, 2008, respectively.
As of March 27, 2009, there was $1,480 of total unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested stock option grants under the Plans, and this expense is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.2 years.
Restricted Stock Awards and Units
Compensation expense for RSA’s granted to employees is recognized ratably over the vesting term, which is generally four years. The fair value of the RSA’s is determined based on the closing market price of the Company’s common stock on the grant date. RSA grants totaled 789 shares at a weighted-average grant date fair value of $2.90 for the nine months ended March 27, 2009. During the nine months ended March 27, 2009, 43 shares vested with a fair value of $483. As of March 27, 2009, unrecognized compensation expense for RSA’s amounted to $2,924, and this cost will be recognized over a weighted-average period of 3.1 years.
On November 12, 2008 the Company’s Board of Directors, upon recommendation of the Compensation Committee, approved the issuance of an aggregate of 158 shares of RSU’s to the outside members of the Board of Directors at a weighted-average grant date fair-value of $1.90. The RSU’s were considered immediately vested for accounting purposes due to provisions of the RSU agreements. During the nine months ended March 27, 2009, the 158 shares of the RSU’s vested with a fair value of $300.
During the quarter ended March 27, 2009, no RSA’s or RSU’s were vested or granted.
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6. Earnings per Share
Basic earnings per share (“EPS”) is computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period, excluding non-vested restricted stock awards and units. Diluted EPS is computed using the treasury stock method for stock options, warrants and non-vested restricted stock awards and units. The treasury stock method assumes conversion of all potentially dilutive shares of common stock with the proceeds from assumed exercises used to hypothetically repurchase stock at the average market price for the period. Potentially dilutive shares of common stock outstanding include stock options, warrants and non-vested restricted stock awards and units. Diluted EPS is computed by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted-average common shares and potentially dilutive common shares that were outstanding during the period.
For the nine months ended March 27, 2009 and the three and nine months ended March 28, 2008, the Company reported a net loss; therefore, diluted EPS was equal to basic EPS. The number of outstanding stock options, warrants and non-vested restricted stock awards excluded from the diluted EPS calculations (as they were anti-dilutive) were 2,948 and 3,064 for the three and nine months ended March 27, 2009, and 2,676 and 2,149 for the three and nine months ended March 28, 2008, respectively. The following table sets forth the computations of basic and diluted EPS for the three and nine months ended March 27, 2009 and March 28, 2008:
| | Three Months Ended | | Nine Months Ended | |
| | March 27, | | March 28, | | March 27, | | March 28, | |
| | 2009 | | 2008 | | 2009 | | 2008 | |
Net income (loss) | | $ | 499 | | $ | (4,904 | ) | $ | (18,829 | ) | $ | (93,006 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | |
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic | | 19,344 | | 18,775 | | 19,244 | | 18,642 | |
Potentially dilutive common shares: | | | | | | | | | |
Stock options and restricted stock awards | | 15 | | — | | — | | — | |
Total diluted shares | | 19,359 | | 18,775 | | 19,244 | | 18,642 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Basic earnings per common share | | $ | 0.03 | | $ | (0.26 | ) | $ | (0.98 | ) | $ | (4.99 | ) |
Diluted earnings per common share | | $ | 0.03 | | $ | (0.26 | ) | $ | (0.98 | ) | $ | (4.99 | ) |
7. Accounts Receivable
The current portion of accounts receivable at March 27, 2009 and June 30, 2008 was comprised of the following:
| | March 27, | | June 30, | |
| | 2009 | | 2008 | |
Billed | | $ | 83,608 | | $ | 98,683 | |
Unbilled | | 27,285 | | 29,024 | |
Retainage | | 6,086 | | 4,679 | |
| | 116,979 | | 132,386 | |
Less allowance for doubtful accounts | | 8,970 | | 8,184 | |
| | $ | 108,009 | | $ | 124,202 | |
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8. Other Accrued Liabilities
At March 27, 2009 and June 30, 2008, other accrued liabilities were comprised of the following:
| | March 27, | | June 30, | |
| | 2009 | | 2008 | |
Contract costs and loss reserves | | $ | 28,404 | | $ | 15,829 | |
Legal costs | | 9,777 | | 14,959 | |
Lease obligations | | 2,461 | | 2,437 | |
Restructuring reserve | | 1,269 | | 2,297 | |
Audit costs | | 1,429 | | 1,663 | |
Additional purchase price payments | | 865 | | 865 | |
Other | | 5,486 | | 3,496 | |
| | $ | 49,691 | | $ | 41,546 | |
9. Goodwill and Intangible Assets
At March 27, 2009, the Company had $35,119 of goodwill. Due to changes in the Company’s management reporting structure the Company had three reporting units as of December 26, 2008 versus one as of June 30, 2008. The three reporting units are energy, environmental and infrastructure. The Company performed its annual assessment of the recoverability of goodwill as of December 26, 2008. In performing the goodwill assessment, the Company utilized valuation methods, including the discounted cash flow method, the guideline company approach and the guideline transaction approach as the best evidence of fair value. The weighting of the valuation methods used by the Company was 40% discounted cash flows, 40% guideline company approach and 20% guideline transaction approach. Less weight was given to the guideline transaction approach due to the limited number of recent transactions within the Company’s industry. The aggregate fair value of the Company’s reporting units declined from the June 30, 2008 valuation to the December 26, 2008 valuation primarily due to a decline in the estimated future cash flows of the reporting units and declines in market multiples of comparable companies and resulted in non-cash goodwill impairment charges in the environmental and infrastructure reporting units of $19,346 during the quarter ended December 26, 2008.
The Company also performed a goodwill assessment as of September 28, 2007 and concluded that an impairment of goodwill existed and recorded a non-cash goodwill impairment charge of $76,678 during the quarter ended September 28, 2007.
The Company reviews goodwill balances for indicators of impairment on an annual basis and between annual tests if an event occurs or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of goodwill below its carrying amount. There were no events or changes in circumstances that would indicate the fair value of goodwill was reduced to below its carrying value during the three months ended March 27, 2009, and therefore goodwill was not assessed for impairment.
Management judgment and assumptions are required in performing the impairment tests and in measuring the fair value of goodwill, indefinite-lived intangibles and long-lived assets. While the Company believes its judgments and assumptions are reasonable, different assumptions could change the estimated fair values or the amount of the recognized impairment losses.
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The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the nine months ended March 27, 2009 by reporting unit are as follows:
| | Energy | | Environmental | | Infrastructure | | Total | |
Goodwill, July 1, 2008 | | $ | 26,433 | | $ | 20,808 | | $ | 7,224 | | $ | 54,465 | |
Goodwill impairment charge | | — | | (12,122 | ) | (7,224 | ) | (19,346 | ) |
Goodwill, March 27, 2009 | | $ | 26,433 | | $ | 8,686 | | $ | — | | $ | 35,119 | |
Identifiable intangible assets as of March 27, 2009 and June 30, 2008 are included in other assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheets and were comprised of:
| | March 27, 2009 | | June 30, 2008 | |
| | Gross | | | | Net | | Gross | | | | Net | |
| | Carrying | | Accumulated | | Carrying | | Carrying | | Accumulated | | Carrying | |
Identifiable intangible assets | | Amount | | Amortization | | Amount | | Amount | | Amortization | | Amount | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | |
With determinable lives: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Customer relationships | | $ | 3,291 | | $ | 1,340 | | $ | 1,951 | | $ | 6,278 | | $ | 1,953 | | $ | 4,325 | |
Patent | | 90 | | 78 | | 12 | | 90 | | 64 | | 26 | |
| | 3,381 | | 1,418 | | 1,963 | | 6,368 | | 2,017 | | 4,351 | |
With indefinite lives: | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Engineering licenses | | 426 | | — | | 426 | | 426 | | — | | 426 | |
| | $ | 3,807 | | $ | 1,418 | | $ | 2,389 | | $ | 6,794 | | $ | 2,017 | | $ | 4,777 | |
Identifiable intangible assets with determinable lives are amortized over the weighted-average period of approximately twelve years. The weighted-average periods of amortization by intangible asset class is approximately fourteen years for client relationship assets and five years for a patent. The amortization of intangible assets during the three months ended March 27, 2009 and March 28, 2008 was $66 and $134, respectively. The amortization of intangible assets during the nine months ended March 27, 2009 and March 28, 2008 was $296 and $452, respectively. Estimated amortization of intangible assets for future periods is as follows: remainder of fiscal 2009 - $65; fiscal 2010 - $251; fiscal 2011 - $244; fiscal 2012 - $243; fiscal 2013 - $243 and fiscal 2014 and thereafter - $917.
Indefinite-lived intangible assets are also subject to an annual impairment test. On an annual basis, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the asset might be impaired, the fair value of the indefinite-lived intangible assets are evaluated by the Company to determine if an impairment charge is required. The fair value for intangible assets is based on discounted cash flows. During the quarter ended December 26, 2008, the Company recorded a $2,092 impairment charge based on the results of its impairment review of intangible assets. The review concluded that intangible assets relating to certain customer relationships within the infrastructure reporting unit were not fully recoverable due to a decline in the estimated future cash flows related to these assets. There were no events or changes in circumstances that would indicate the fair value of intangible assets was reduced to below its carrying value during the three months ended March 27, 2009, and therefore intangible assets were not assessed for impairment.
10. Long-Term Debt
On July 17, 2006, the Company and substantially all of its subsidiaries, (the “Borrower”), entered into a secured credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) and related security documentation with Wells Fargo Foothill, Inc., as the lead lender and administrative agent with Textron Financial Corporation (“Textron”) subsequently joining as an additional lender. The Credit Agreement, as amended, provides the Borrower with a five-year senior revolving credit facility of up to $50,000 based upon a borrowing base formula on accounts receivable. Amounts outstanding under the Credit Agreement bear interest at the greater of 7.75% and the prime rate plus a margin of 1.25% to 2.25%, or the greater of 5.0% and LIBOR plus a margin of 2.25% to 3.25%, based on Trailing Twelve Month Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (“EBITDA”). The Company must maintain average monthly backlog of $190,000. Capital expenditures are limited to $10,604 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2009 and each year thereafter. The Borrower’s obligations under the Credit Agreement are secured by a pledge of substantially all of the Company’s assets and guaranteed by substantially all of the Company’s subsidiaries that are not borrowers. The Credit Agreement also contains cross-default provisions which become effective if the Company defaults on other indebtedness.
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The Credit Agreement was amended as of August 19, 2008 to waive a default with respect to the required minimum EBITDA covenant for the 12 month period ended June 30, 2008; amend that covenant for fiscal 2009 to require the Company to maintain minimum EBITDA of $2,100, $3,800, $7,600 and $12,800 for the quarter, two quarter, three quarter and four quarter periods ending on September 30, 2008, December 31, 2008, March 31, 2009 and June 30, 2009, respectively; amend the covenant in subsequent years to an amount to be determined by the lenders based on Company projections but not less than $14,000 annually; amend a definition in the borrowing base that effectively reduces the maximum availability under the line from $50,000 to $47,500; and amend certain definitions in the Credit Agreement. The definition of EBITDA also provides an aggregate allowance for restructuring charges in the amount of $1,500 in fiscal 2009.
At March 27, 2009, the Company had borrowings outstanding pursuant to the Credit Agreement of $15,998 at an average interest rate of 8.76% compared to $26,996 of borrowings outstanding at an average interest rate of 8.42% at June 30, 2008. Letters of credit outstanding were $6,943 on March 27, 2009 and June 30, 2008. Based upon the borrowing base formula, the maximum availability was $46,332 and $47,500 on March 27, 2009 and June 30, 2008, respectively. Funds available to borrow under the Credit Agreement were $23,391 and $13,561 on March 27, 2009 and June 30, 2008, respectively.
In December 2008, Textron announced that they were in the process of exiting their commercial finance businesses, including their asset based lending and structured capital segments. Textron indicated its exit plan will be accomplished through a combination of orderly liquidation and selected sales and is expected to be substantially complete over the next two to four years. At this time, it is unclear how Textron’s exit plan will impact the Company’s Credit Agreement. Textron is a 30% participant in the Company’s $50,000 revolving credit facility lending $4,799 of the $15,998 of borrowings outstanding at March 27, 2009.
11. Income Taxes
During the year ended June 30, 2008, the Company determined that it was more likely than not that its deferred tax assets would not be realized as a result of insufficient expected future taxable income generated from pretax book income or reversals of existing temporary differences. Accordingly, a deferred tax provision of $22,709 was recorded during the three months ended September 28, 2007 to fully reserve for all of the Company’s deferred tax assets. During the three months ended December 26, 2008, the Company realized a $1,017 income tax benefit related to a refund resulting from an amended federal income tax return.
The gross unrecognized tax benefits increased by $482 from $2,390 to $2,872 during the quarter ended March 27, 2009. The increase is attributable to foreign taxes assessed from prior years for $83 and an IRS proposed adjustment for $399 relating to a disallowed write off. The IRS adjustment results in a decrease to the net operating loss (“NOL”) for the year ended June 30, 2005. Due to the valuation allowance on TRCs net deferred tax assets, the reduction in the NOL has no impact on income tax expense for the quarter.
The Company does not expect the amount of unrecognized tax benefits to increase within the next twelve months.
12. Operating Segments
Prior to the fiscal period ending March 27, 2009, the Company managed its business as one operating segment. In fiscal 2008, the Company substantially completed the implementation of a new ERP system. In the fiscal period ending March 27, 2009, the system was configured to provide revenue and earnings by segment, and the Company initiated reporting under three operating segments. Management established these operating segments based upon the type of project, the client and market those projects are delivered to, the different marketing strategies associated with the services provided and the specialized needs of the respective clients. The Company did not restate the prior period under the new basis because it was not practical to do so. Operating segment information was not available prior to the reconfiguration and final implementation of the new ERP system, and the costs to develop it would be excessive. The operating segments are as follows:
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Energy: The energy segment provides services to energy companies including support in the licensing and engineering design of new sources of power generation, electrical transmission system upgrades and natural gas and liquid products pipelines and terminals.
Environmental: The environmental segment provides services to a wide range of clients including industrial and natural resource companies, railroads, energy companies, and federal and state agencies and is organized to focus upon key areas of demand: building sciences, air quality measurements and modeling, environmental assessment and remediation including Exit Strategy, and natural and cultural resource management.
Infrastructure: The infrastructure segment provides services to state, municipal and federal agencies related to the expansion of infrastructure capacity, the rehabilitation of overburdened and deteriorating infrastructure systems, and the management of risks related to security of public and private facilities.
The Company’s chief operating decision maker (“CODM”) is its Chief Executive Officer. The Company’s CEO manages the business by evaluating the financial results of the three operating segments, focusing primarily on segment revenue and segment operating income (loss). The Company utilizes segment revenue and segment operating income (loss) because it believes they provide useful information for effectively allocating resources among operating segments, evaluating the health of its operating segments based on metrics that management can actively influence, and gauging its investments and its ability to service, incur or pay down debt. Specifically, the Company’s CEO evaluates segment revenue and segment operating income (loss), and assesses the performance of each operating segment based on these measures, as well as, among other things, the prospects of each of the operating segments and how they fit into the Company’s overall strategy. The Company’s CEO then decides how resources should be allocated among its operating segments. At this point in time, the Company does not track its assets by operating segment. Consequently, it is not practical to show assets by operating segment. Depreciation expense is allocated to each operating segment based upon their respective use of total operating segment office space. Inter-segment balances and transactions are insignificant. The accounting policies of the operating segments are the same as those for the Company as a whole.
The following tables present summarized financial information for the Company’s operating segments (as of and for the periods noted below).
| | Energy | | Environmental | | Infrastructure | | Total | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Three Months Ended March 27, 2009: | | | | | | | | | |
Gross revenue | | $ | 33,250 | | $ | 46,841 | | $ | 17,258 | | $ | 97,349 | |
Net service revenue | | 19,440 | | 30,239 | | 13,278 | | 62,957 | |
Segment operating income | | 3,326 | | 6,512 | | 1,409 | | 11,247 | |
Depreciation and amortization | | 281 | | 521 | | 320 | | 1,122 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Nine Months Ended March 27, 2009: | | | | | | | | | |
Gross revenue | | $ | 114,033 | | $ | 156,341 | | $ | 55,474 | | $ | 325,848 | |
Net service revenue | | 59,610 | | 86,611 | | 42,606 | | 188,827 | |
Segment operating income | | 12,322 | | 18,761 | | 4,334 | | 35,417 | |
Depreciation and amortization | | 933 | | 1,830 | | 1,139 | | 3,902 | |
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| | Three Months Ended | | Nine Months Ended | |
| | March 27, 2009 | | March 27, 2009 | |
Gross Revenue | | | | | |
Gross revenue from reportable segments | | $ | 97,349 | | $ | 325,848 | |
Reconciling items (1) | | 556 | | 919 | |
Total consolidated gross revenue | | $ | 97,905 | | $ | 326,767 | |
| | | | | |
Net Service Revenue | | | | | |
Net service revenue from reportable segments | | $ | 62,957 | | $ | 188,827 | |
Reconciling items (1) | | 760 | | 2,371 | |
Total consolidated net service revenue | | $ | 63,717 | | $ | 191,198 | |
| | | | | |
Income (Loss) From Operations | | | | | |
Segment operating income | | $ | 11,247 | | $ | 35,417 | |
Corporate shared services | | (9,188 | ) | (27,807 | ) |
Goodwill and intangible asset write-offs | | — | | (21,438 | ) |
Stock-based compensation expense | | (461 | ) | (1,849 | ) |
Depreciation and amortization | | (402 | ) | (1,390 | ) |
Interest expense | | (673 | ) | (2,406 | ) |
Total consolidated income (loss) from operations | | $ | 523 | | $ | (19,473 | ) |
(1) Amounts included under reconciling items represent certain unallocated corporate amounts not considered in the CODM's evaluation of segment performance.
Corporate Shared Services consists of centrally managed functions in the following areas: accounting, treasury, information technology, legal, human resources, marketing, internal audit and executive management such as the CEO and various executives. These costs and other items of a general corporate nature are not allocated to the Company’s three operating segments.
13. Legal Matters
The Company and its subsidiaries are subject to claims and lawsuits typical of those filed against engineering and consulting companies. The Company carries liability insurance, including professional liability insurance, against such claims, subject to certain deductibles and policy limits. Except as described herein, management is of the opinion that the resolution of these claims and lawsuits will not likely have a material adverse effect on the Company’s operating results, financial position and cash flows.
The Arena Group v. TRC Environmental Corporation and TRC Companies, Inc., District Court Harris County, Texas, 2007. A former landlord of a subsidiary of the Company has sued for unspecified damages alleging breach of a lease for certain office space in Houston, Texas which the subsidiary vacated. The Company believes that it has meritorious defenses, however an adverse determination in this matter could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, operating results, financial position and cash flows.
In re: World Trade Center Lower Manhattan Disaster Site Litigation United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, 2006. A subsidiary of the Company has been named as a defendant (along with a number of other defendants) in a number of cases which are pending in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York and are styled under the caption “In Re World Trade Center Lower Manhattan Disaster Site Litigation.” The Complaints allege that the plaintiffs were workers involved in construction, demolition, excavation, debris removal and clean-up in the buildings surrounding the World Trade Center site, allege that plaintiffs were injured and seek unspecified damages for those injuries. The Company believes the subsidiary has meritorious defenses and is adequately insured, however an adverse determination in this matter
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could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, operating results, financial position and cash flows.
Iva Peterson v. V-Tech et. al., Court of Common Pleas, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, 2006. A subsidiary of the Company was named as a defendant in a lawsuit brought by Ms. Peterson, who sought damages for personal injury caused when a tree fell on a bus in which she was a passenger. In a related action, the driver of the bus also brought claims related to the same incident which have been resolved. The subsidiary was engaged by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation to provide certain inspection services on the median and roadside in the vicinity of the accident site. A settlement has been reached in this case. This case was insured and the settlement amount, which was recorded as an insurance recoverable and an accrued liability as of December 26, 2008, was partially paid by the applicable insurance carrier during the quarter ended March 27, 2009, with the remaining portion being paid during April 2009.
Raymond Millich Sr. v. Eugene Chavez and TRC Companies, Inc.; Octabino Romero v. Eugene Chavez and TRC Companies, Inc.; Cindie Oliver v. Eugene Chavez and TRC Companies, Inc., District Court La Plata County, Colorado, 2007. While returning from a jobsite in a Company vehicle, two employees of a subsidiary of the Company were involved in a serious motor vehicle accident. Although the Company’s employees were not seriously injured, three individuals were killed and another two injured. Suits have been filed against the Company and the driver of the subsidiary’s vehicle by representatives of the deceased seeking damages for wrongful death and personal injury. The Company believes that it has meritorious defenses and is adequately insured, however an adverse determination in this matter could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, operating results, financial position and cash flows.
EFI Global v. Peszek et. al, Cook County Circuit Court, 2007. The plaintiff originally sued several of its former employees alleging improper solicitation of employees, misuse of confidential information and related claims. The suit seeks injunctive and other equitable relief, an accounting and unspecified damages. The Company was subsequently added as a defendant. The Company believes that it has meritorious defenses, however an adverse determination in this matter could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, operating results, financial position and cash flows.
Roy Roberson v. TRC Solutions, Inc., TRC Companies, Inc., et.al., California Superior Court, Orange County, 2007. The Company and a subsidiary are named as defendants in a lawsuit brought by a former employee who is seeking damages that allegedly arise out of his employment with the Company. Mr. Roberson’s complaint includes causes of action against the Company for wrongful termination, discrimination, breach of contract, misrepresentation, failure to pay wages, defamation and emotional distress. The Company believes that it has meritorious defenses and is adequately insured, however an adverse determination in this matter could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, operating results, financial position and cash flows.
Arthur Katz v. Shalom Gabay d/b/a Avis Unocal et. al., California Superior Court, Los Angeles County, 2008. The Company and a subsidiary are named as defendants in a lawsuit brought by Mr. Katz who is seeking damages for personal injuries allegedly sustained when he fell in a hole at a gasoline service station. The subsidiary performed environmental testing and monitoring work at the service station prior to the plaintiff’s alleged accident. The Company believes that it has meritorious defenses and is adequately insured, however an adverse determination in this matter could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, operating results, financial position and cash flows.
SPPI - Somersville, Inc. v. TRC Companies, Inc. et. al.; West Coast Home Builders v. Ashland et. al., U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, 2004. Neighboring landowners allege property damage from a landfill site where the Company performed remediation work pursuant to an Exit Strategy contract. The Company believes that it has meritorious defenses and is adequately insured, however an adverse determination in this matter could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, operating results, financial position and cash flows.
Harper Construction Company, Inc. v. TRC Environmental Corporation, U.S. District Court, Western District of Oklahoma, 2008. A subsidiary of the Company was a subcontractor on a project for the design and construction
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of two instructional facilities at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. The prime contractor on those projects is alleging breach of the subcontracts and is seeking damages for additional costs and expenses related to completion of the subcontract work. The Company has counterclaimed for costs related to contract termination. The Company believes that it has meritorious defenses and a valid counterclaim, however an adverse determination in this matter could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, operating results, financial position and cash flows.
Luis Gonzalez, Jr. et al v. Pacific Gas & Electric, TRC Solutions, Inc., et al; Marie Esther Gonzalez v. Pacific Gas & Electric, TRC Solutions, Inc., et al; Jamie Ramos v. Pacific Gas & Electric, TRC Solutions, Inc., et al, California Superior Court, San Francisco County, 2008. A subsidiary of the Company is named as a defendant in three lawsuits concerning a boiler structure that collapsed on or about January 28, 2008 during planned demolition work at the Hunter Point Power Plant in California. The incident resulted in two personal injuries and one fatality to employees of subcontractor LVI/ICONCO. The two injured workers as well as the deceased employee’s representatives have filed corresponding lawsuits. The Company’s subsidiary was hired as the prime contractor by site owner PG&E. The Company’s subsidiary subcontracted the demolition work to LVI/ICONCO who procured insurance on behalf of the Company and PG&E which is providing coverage to the subsidiary for these claims. The Company believes that it has meritorious defenses and is adequately insured, however an adverse determination in this matter could have a material adverse affect on the Company’s business, operating results, financial position and cash flows.
The Company’s accrual for litigation-related losses that were probable and estimable, primarily those discussed above, was $7,584 at March 27, 2009 and $12,935 at June 30, 2008, respectively. The Company also had insurance recovery receivables related to these accruals of $5,284 and $9,695 at March 27, 2009 and June 30, 2008, respectively. As additional information about current or future litigation or other contingencies becomes available, management will assess whether such information warrants the recording of additional accruals relating to those contingencies. Such additional accruals could potentially have a material impact on the Company’s business, results of operations, financial position and cash flows.
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TRC COMPANIES, INC.
Item 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Three and Nine Months Ended March 27, 2009 and March 28, 2008
Beginning with the quarter ended September 28, 2007, we changed our quarter end to the last Friday of the quarter from the last day of the calendar quarter. We believe the last Friday of the quarter period reporting is more consistent with our operating cycle, as well as the reporting periods of our industry peers. The quarter ended March 27, 2009 is comparable to the same period in the prior year, however the nine months ended March 27, 2009 contain two less calendar days than the same period in the prior year.
You should read the following discussion of our results of operations and financial condition in conjunction with our condensed consolidated financial statements and related notes included elsewhere in this Form 10-Q and with our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2008. This discussion contains forward-looking statements that are based upon current expectations and assumptions, and, by their nature, such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties. We have attempted to identify such statements using words such as “may”, “expects”, “plans”, “anticipates”, “believes”, “estimates”, or other words of similar import. We caution the reader that there may be events in the future that management is not able to accurately predict or control which may cause actual results to differ materially from the expectations described in the forward-looking statements. The factors in the sections captioned “Critical Accounting Policies” and “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2008 and below in this Form 10-Q provide examples of risks, uncertainties and events that may cause our actual results to differ materially from the expectations described in the forward-looking statements.
OVERVIEW
We are a firm that provides integrated engineering, consulting and construction management services. Our project teams provide services to assist our commercial, industrial, and government clients implement environmental, energy and infrastructure projects from initial concept to delivery and operation. We provide our services to commercial organizations and governmental agencies almost entirely in the United States of America.
We derive our revenue from fees for professional and technical services. As a service company, we are more labor-intensive than capital-intensive. Our revenue is driven by our ability to attract and retain qualified and productive employees, identify business opportunities, secure new and renew existing client contracts, provide outstanding service to our clients and execute projects successfully. Our income or loss from operations is derived from our ability to generate revenue and collect cash under our contracts in excess of our direct costs, subcontractor costs, other contract costs, and general and administrative (“G&A”) expenses.
In the course of providing our services, we routinely subcontract services. Generally, these subcontractor costs are passed through to our clients and, in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”) and consistent with industry practice, are included in gross revenue. Because subcontractor services can change significantly from project to project, changes in gross revenue may not be indicative of business trends. Accordingly, we also report net service revenue (“NSR”), which is gross revenue less the cost of subcontractor services and other direct reimbursable costs, and our discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations uses NSR as a point of reference.
Our cost of services (“COS”) includes professional compensation and related benefits together with certain direct and indirect overhead costs such as rents, utilities and travel. Professional compensation represents the majority of these costs. Our G&A expenses are comprised primarily of our corporate headquarters costs related to corporate executive management, finance, accounting, administration and legal. These costs are generally unrelated to specific client projects and can vary as expenses are incurred to support corporate activities and initiatives.
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Our revenue, expenses and operating results may fluctuate significantly from year to year as a result of numerous factors, including:
· Unanticipated changes in contract performance that may affect profitability, particularly with contracts that are fixed-price or have funding limits;
· Seasonality of the spending cycle of our public sector clients, notably state and local government entities, and the spending patterns of our commercial sector clients;
· Budget constraints experienced by our federal, state and local government clients;
· Divestitures or discontinuance of operating units;
· Employee hiring, utilization and turnover rates;
· The number and significance of client contracts commenced and completed during the period;
· Creditworthiness and solvency of clients;
· The ability of our clients to terminate contracts without penalties;
· Delays incurred in connection with contracts;
· The size, scope and payment terms of contracts;
· Contract negotiations on change orders and collection of related accounts receivable;
· The timing of expenses incurred for corporate initiatives;
· Competition;
· Litigation;
· Changes in accounting rules;
· The credit markets and their effects on our customers; and
· General economic or political conditions.
Management of Operating Segments
Prior to the fiscal period ending March 27, 2009, we managed our business as one operating segment. In fiscal 2008, we substantially completed the implementation of a new ERP system. In the fiscal period ending March 27, 2009, the system was configured to provide revenue and earnings by segment, and we initiated reporting under three operating segments. Management established these operating segments based upon the type of project, the client and market those projects are delivered to, the different marketing strategies associated with the services provided and the specialized needs of the respective clients. We did not restate the prior period under the new basis because it was not practical to do so. Operating segment information was not available prior to the reconfiguration and final implementation of the new ERP system, and the costs to develop it would be excessive. The operating segments are as follows:
Energy: The energy segment provides services to energy companies including support in the licensing and engineering design of new sources of power generation, electrical transmission system upgrades and natural gas and liquid products pipelines and terminals.
Environmental: The environmental segment provides services to a wide range of clients including industrial and natural resource companies, railroads, energy companies, and federal and state agencies and is organized to focus upon key areas of demand: building sciences, air quality measurements and modeling, environmental assessment and remediation including Exit Strategy, and natural and cultural resource management.
Infrastructure: The infrastructure segment provides services to state, municipal and federal agencies related to the expansion of infrastructure capacity, the rehabilitation of overburdened and deteriorating infrastructure systems, and the management of risks related to security of public and private facilities.
Our chief operating decision maker (“CODM”) is our Chief Executive Officer. Our CEO manages the business by evaluating the financial results of the three operating segments, focusing primarily on segment revenue and segment operating income (loss). We utilize segment revenue and segment operating income (loss) because we believe they provide useful information for effectively allocating resources among operating segments, evaluating the health of our operating segments based on metrics that management can actively influence, and gauging our investments and our ability to service, incur or pay down debt. Specifically, our CEO evaluates segment revenue and segment operating income (loss), and assesses the performance of each operating segment based on these measures, as well as, among other
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things, the prospects of each of the operating segments and how they fit into our overall strategy. Our CEO then decides how resources should be allocated among our operating segments. At this point in time, we do not track our assets by operating segment. Consequently, it is not practical to show assets by operating segment. Depreciation expense is allocated to each operating segment based upon their respective use of total operating segment office space. Inter-segment balances and transactions are insignificant. The accounting policies of the operating segments are the same as those for us as a whole. See Note 12 in the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding operating segments.
The following table presents the approximate percentage of our NSR by operating segment for the three and nine months ended March 27, 2009:
| | Three Months Ended | | Nine Months Ended | |
Operating Segment | | March 27, 2009 | | March 27, 2009 | |
Energy | | 30.9 | % | 31.6 | % |
Environmental | | 48.0 | % | 45.9 | % |
Infrastructure | | 21.1 | % | 22.5 | % |
| | 100.0 | % | 100.0 | % |
Business Trend Analysis
Energy: The utilities in the United States are in the process of a multi-year build-out of the electric transmission grid. Years of underinvestment coupled with an increasingly favorable regulatory environment has provided a good business opportunity for those serving this market. According to a Department of Energy study, $50 billion to $100 billion of investment is needed to modernize the grid. These needs and increased returns on large investments in energy assets provide opportunities to sell services including: permitting, engineering and construction for the electric transmission system and development of renewable energy projects. We are well established in the Northeast and are actively growing our presence in other geographic regions where demand for services is the highest.
Environmental: Market demand for environmental services remains active, driven by a combination of regulatory requirements, economic factors and renewed focus on sustainability and climate change. Regulatory focus on emissions of concern (e.g. mercury, small particulates) is supporting demand for air quality consulting and air measurement services. Climate change initiatives should sustain market growth for air and other services. Remediation services remain strong in spite of much lower demand in the real estate market, but regulatory requirements and previously funded multi-year capital projects will sustain the market in the next several years. Real estate developers and owners are also increasing their demand for building science services (e.g. mold, indoor air quality). Real estate redevelopment and investment project opportunities have fallen off due to economic conditions, and we have adjusted our marketing and service offerings accordingly.
Infrastructure: Demand for services is expected to be flat in fiscal 2009 due to general economic conditions and the lack of increased public funding. The long-term outlook should be stronger due to alternative funding mechanisms (e.g., private/public partnerships), potential economic stimulus initiatives and the continued need to upgrade, replace or repair aging transportation infrastructure.
Critical Accounting Policies
Our financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. These principles require the use of estimates and assumptions that affect amounts reported and disclosed in the financial statements and related notes. Actual results could differ from these estimates and assumptions. We use our best judgment in the assumptions used to value these estimates which are based on current facts and circumstances, prior experience and other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable. Our accounting policies are described in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements contained in Item 8 of the Annual Report on Form 10-K as of and for the year ended June 30, 2008.
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Results of Operations
We incurred a net loss of $18.8 million for the nine months ended March 27, 2009 as well as significant net losses for the fiscal years ended June 30, 2008, 2007 and 2006. The net loss for the nine months ended March 27, 2009 was primarily attributable to a goodwill impairment charge of $19.3 million and an intangible asset impairment charge of $2.1 million. During the nine months ended March 27, 2009, we have begun to realize the benefits from the turnaround and restructuring efforts undertaken in prior fiscal years. We continue to take actions aimed at improving profitability and cash flows from operations. Specifically, we are enhancing controls over project acceptance, which we believe will reduce the level of uninsured contract losses; we are increasing the level of experience of our accounting personnel in order to improve internal controls and reduce compliance costs; and we continue to improve the timeliness of customer invoicing and enhance our collection efforts. We believe this will result in fewer write-offs of project revenue and reduce our reliance on our revolving credit agreement. We also continue to improve project management which we believe will improve project profitability. We believe that existing cash resources, cash forecasted to be generated from operations and availability under our credit facility are adequate to meet our requirements for the foreseeable future.
Consolidated Results
The following table presents the dollar and percentage changes in certain items in the condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three and nine months ended March 27, 2009 and March 28, 2008:
| | Three Months Ended | | | | | | Nine Months Ended | | | |
| | March 27, | | March 28, | | Change | | March 27, | | March 28, | | Change | |
(Dollars in thousands) | | 2009 | | 2008 | | $ | | % | | 2009 | | 2008 | | $ | | % | |
Gross revenue | | $ | 97,905 | | $ | 107,994 | | $ | (10,089 | ) | (9.3 | )% | $ | 326,767 | | $ | 342,580 | | $ | (15,813 | ) | (4.6 | )% |
Less subcontractor costs and other direct reimbursable charges | | 34,188 | | 42,522 | | (8,334 | ) | (19.6 | ) | 135,569 | | 139,528 | | (3,959 | ) | (2.8 | ) |
Net service revenue | | 63,717 | | 65,472 | | (1,755 | ) | (2.7 | ) | 191,198 | | 203,052 | | (11,854 | ) | (5.8 | ) |
Interest income from contractual arrangements | | 253 | | 962 | | (709 | ) | (73.7 | ) | 1,643 | | 3,040 | | (1,397 | ) | (46.0 | ) |
Insurance recoverables and other income | | 479 | | 651 | | (172 | ) | (26.4 | ) | 14,041 | | 2,196 | | 11,845 | | 539.4 | |
Cost of services | | 53,469 | | 58,638 | | (5,169 | ) | (8.8 | ) | 169,769 | | 174,696 | | (4,927 | ) | (2.8 | ) |
General and administrative expenses | | 7,318 | | 9,734 | | (2,416 | ) | (24.8 | ) | 24,834 | | 26,385 | | (1,551 | ) | (5.9 | ) |
Provision for doubtful accounts | | 942 | | 658 | | 284 | | 43.2 | | 2,616 | | 2,163 | | 453 | | 20.9 | |
Goodwill and intangible asset write-offs | | — | | — | | — | | — | | 21,438 | | 76,678 | | (55,240 | ) | (72.0 | ) |
Depreciation and amortization | | 1,524 | | 1,895 | | (371 | ) | (19.6 | ) | 5,292 | | 6,021 | | (729 | ) | (12.1 | ) |
Operating income (loss) | | 1,196 | | (3,840 | ) | 5,036 | | 131.1 | | (17,067 | ) | (77,655 | ) | 60,588 | | 78.0 | |
Interest expense | | 673 | | 968 | | (295 | ) | (30.5 | ) | 2,406 | | 2,962 | | (556 | ) | (18.8 | ) |
Federal and state income tax provision (benefit) | | 24 | | 101 | | (77 | ) | (76.2 | ) | (644 | ) | 12,439 | | (13,083 | ) | (105.2 | ) |
Minority interest | | — | | 5 | | (5 | ) | (100.0 | ) | — | | 62 | | (62 | ) | (100.0 | ) |
Equity in losses from unconsolidated affiliates | | — | | — | | — | | — | | — | | (12 | ) | 12 | | 100.0 | |
Net income (loss) | | 499 | | (4,904 | ) | 5,403 | | 110.2 | | (18,829 | ) | (93,006 | ) | 74,177 | | 79.8 | |
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The following table presents the percentage relationships of items in the condensed consolidated statements of operations to NSR:
| | Three Months Ended | | Nine Months Ended | |
| | March 27, | | March 28, | | March 27, | | March 28, | |
| | 2009 | | 2008 | | 2009 | | 2008 | |
Net service revenue | | 100.0 | % | 100.0 | % | 100.0 | % | 100.0 | % |
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Interest income from contractual arrangements | | 0.4 | | 1.5 | | 0.9 | | 1.5 | |
Insurance recoverables and other income | | 0.8 | | 1.0 | | 7.3 | | 1.1 | |
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Operating costs and expenses: | | | | | | | | | |
Cost of services | | 83.9 | | 89.5 | | 88.8 | | 86.0 | |
General and administrative expenses | | 11.5 | | 14.9 | | 13.0 | | 13.0 | |
Provision for doubtful accounts | | 1.5 | | 1.0 | | 1.3 | | 1.1 | |
Goodwill and intangible asset write-offs | | — | | — | | 11.2 | | 37.8 | |
Depreciation and amortization | | 2.4 | | 2.9 | | 2.8 | | 2.9 | |
| | 99.3 | | 108.3 | | 117.1 | | 140.8 | |
Operating income (loss) | | 1.9 | | (5.8 | ) | (8.9 | ) | (38.2 | ) |
Interest expense | | 1.1 | | 1.5 | | 1.2 | | 1.5 | |
Income (loss) from operations before taxes | | 0.8 | | (7.3 | ) | (10.1 | ) | (39.7 | ) |
Federal and state income tax provision (benefit) | | — | | 0.2 | | (0.3 | ) | 6.1 | |
Net income (loss) | | 0.8 | % | (7.5 | )% | (9.8 | )% | (45.8 | )% |
Gross revenue decreased $10.1 million, or 9.3%, to $97.9 million for the three months ended March 27, 2009 from $108.0 million for the same period of the prior year. Due primarily to the wind-down of a large engineering, procurement and construction (“EPC”) contract in our energy business, current quarter gross revenue was reduced by approximately $7.1 million. The EPC project was replaced by traditional energy service engineering projects, which had lower levels of subcontracting requirements and, therefore, generated less gross revenue. In addition, current quarter gross revenue decreased by approximately $3.6 million from the effect of personnel departures resulting from the restructuring plan that was implemented at the end of fiscal 2008.
Gross revenue decreased $15.8 million, or 4.6%, to $326.8 million for the nine months ended March 27, 2009 from $342.6 million for the same period of the prior year. Approximately, $14.1 million of the decrease was attributable to the aforementioned wind-down of a large EPC project and the near completion of work associated with our investment in the Rochester Power Delivery Joint Venture (“RPD JV”). In addition, current year gross revenue decreased by approximately $8.6 million from the effect of personnel departures resulting from the restructuring plan that was implemented at the end of fiscal 2008. Further, in the nine months ended March 28, 2008 we received a change order for approximately $5.1 million for several outstanding claims related to a design-build infrastructure project on which we were a subcontractor. The reductions in gross revenue were partially offset by revenue growth from our Exit Strategy contracts, particularly work associated with a new commercial development site in New York.
NSR decreased $1.8 million, or 2.7%, to $63.7 million for the three months ended March 27, 2009 from $65.5 million for the same period of the prior year. Current quarter NSR decreased by $3.2 million from personnel departures resulting from the restructuring plan that was implemented at the end of fiscal 2008. The decrease was partially mitigated by the receipt of change orders of approximately $1.4 million in the current quarter for which costs were expended in a prior period.
NSR decreased $11.9 million, or 5.8%, to $191.2 million for the nine months ended March 27, 2009 from $203.1 million for the same period of the prior year. The decrease was primarily attributable to the $5.1 million decrease in NSR due to the aforementioned design-build change order which was received in the first quarter of fiscal 2008. In addition, current year NSR decreased by approximately $8.2 million from the effect of personnel departures resulting from the restructuring plan that was implemented at the end of fiscal 2008.
Interest income from contractual arrangements decreased $0.7 million, or 73.7%, to $0.3 million for the three months ended March 27, 2009 from $1.0 million for the same period of the prior year primarily due to lower one-year constant maturity T-Bill rates and a lower average balance of restricted investments in fiscal 2009 compared to fiscal 2008.
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Interest income from contractual arrangements decreased $1.4 million, or 46.0%, to $1.6 million for the nine months ended March 27, 2009 from $3.0 million for the same period of the prior year primarily due to lower one-year constant maturity T-Bill rates and a lower average balance of restricted investments in fiscal 2009 compared to fiscal 2008.
Insurance recoverables and other income decreased $0.2 million, or 26.4%, to $0.5 million for the three months ended March 27, 2009 from $0.7 million for the same period of the prior year. The decrease was due to a lower rate of Exit Strategy contracts where costs were incurred that were covered by insurance during the three months ended March 27, 2009 compared to the same period last year.
Insurance recoverables and other income increased $11.8 million to $14.0 million for the nine months ended March 27, 2009 from $2.2 million for the same period of the prior year. The increase primarily relates to three Exit Strategy projects that had estimated cost increases which are expected to exceed the project specific restricted investments and be funded by the project specific insurance policy procured at project inception to cover, among other things, cost overruns.
COS decreased $5.1 million, or 8.8%, to $53.5 million for the three months ended March 27, 2009 from $58.6 million for the same period of the prior year. The current quarter decrease in COS showed the effect of cost reductions resulting from the restructuring plan that was implemented at the end of fiscal 2008, and, to a lesser extent, the decrease in current quarter COS corresponded to the reduction in NSR. Specifically, the decrease was related to a $3.4 million decrease in payroll and fringe benefit costs due to headcount reductions, a $0.6 million decrease in facility /occupancy costs, a $0.2 million decrease in marketing and travel expenses and a $0.2 million decrease in restructuring costs. As a percentage of NSR, COS was 83.9% and 89.5% for the three months ended March 27, 2009 and March 28, 2008, respectively.
COS decreased $4.9 million, or 2.8%, to $169.8 million for the nine months ended March 27, 2009 from $174.7 million for the same period of the prior year. The decrease was primarily attributable to a $9.4 million decrease in payroll and fringe benefit costs due to headcount reductions, a $2.0 million decrease in facility/occupancy costs, a $1.5 million decrease in marketing and travel expenses and a $0.9 million decrease in restructuring costs. These decreases were partially offset by a $9.1 million increase in contract loss reserves primarily related to three Exit Strategy projects that had estimated costs increases during fiscal 2009. As a percentage of NSR, COS was 88.8% and 86.0% for the nine months ended March 27, 2009 and March 28, 2008, respectively.
G&A expenses decreased $2.4 million, or 24.8%, to $7.3 million for the three months ended March 27, 2009 from $9.7 million for the same period of the prior year. The decrease was primarily attributable to a $2.6 million decrease in legal defense costs and settlement reserves.
G&A expenses decreased $1.6 million, or 5.9%, to $24.8 million for the nine months ended March 27, 2009 from $26.4 million for the same period of the prior year. The decrease was primarily related to a $0.7 million decrease in corporate labor and fringe benefit costs due to headcount reductions, a $0.4 million decrease in costs related to our ERP system, $0.2 million decrease in temporary labor and a $0.1 million decrease in travel expenses.
The provision for doubtful accounts increased $0.3 million, or 43.2% to $0.9 million for the three months ended March 27, 2009 from $0.6 million for the same period of the prior year. The increase was primarily due to the additional reserves taken in the third quarter due to an increased collections risk in light of the current economic uncertainty.
The provision for doubtful accounts increased $0.4 million, or 20.9%, to $2.6 million for the nine months ended March 27, 2009 from $2.2 million for the same period of the prior year. The increase was primarily due to the additional reserves taken due to an increased collections risk in light of the current economic uncertainty.
An impairment charge of $19.3 million was recorded to write down the carrying value of goodwill and an impairment charge of $2.1 million was recorded related to certain customer relationships intangible assets during the nine months ended March 27, 2009. We performed our annual assessment of the recoverability of goodwill as of December 26, 2008. In performing the goodwill assessment, we utilized valuation methods, including the discounted cash flow method, the guideline company approach and the guideline transaction approach as the best evidence of fair value. The weighting of the valuation methods used by us was 40% discounted cash flows, 40% guideline company approach and 20% guideline transaction approach. Less weight was given to the guideline transaction approach due to the limited number of recent transactions within the Company’s industry. The aggregate fair value of our reporting units declined from the June 30,
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2008 valuation to the December 26, 2008 valuation primarily due to a decline in the estimated future cash flows of the reporting units and declines in market multiples of comparable companies and resulted in non-cash goodwill impairment charges in the environmental and infrastructure reporting units of $19.3 million during the quarter ended December 26, 2008. Indefinite-lived intangible assets are also subject to an annual impairment test. On an annual basis, or more frequently if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the asset might be impaired, the fair value of the indefinite-lived intangible assets are evaluated by us to determine if an impairment charge is required. Fair value for intangible assets is based on discounted cash flows. During the nine months ended March 27, 2009, we recorded a $2.1 million impairment charge based on the results of our impairment review of intangible assets. The review concluded that intangible assets relating to certain customer relationships within the infrastructure reporting unit were not fully recoverable.
An impairment charge of $76.7 million was recorded during the nine months ended March 28, 2008 to write down the carrying value of goodwill. Given the significant decline in our stock price coupled with a slower than anticipated operational turnaround, we assessed the recovery of goodwill as of September 28, 2007 through an analysis based on market capitalization, discounted cash flows and other factors and concluded that there was an impairment as of September 28, 2007.
Depreciation and amortization decreased $0.4 million, or 19.6%, to $1.5 million for the three months ended March 27, 2009 from $1.9 million for the same period of the prior year, because in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008 we consolidated or closed 14 offices and impaired certain assets associated with these offices.
Depreciation and amortization decreased $0.7 million, or 12.1%, to $5.3 million for the nine months ended March 27, 2009 from $6.0 million for the same period of the prior year. The decrease in depreciation and amortization expense for the first nine months of fiscal 2009 is primarily due to the fact that we consolidated or closed 14 offices and impaired certain assets associated with these offices in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008.
Interest expense decreased $0.3 million, or 30.5%, to $0.7 million for the three months ended March 27, 2009 from $1.0 million for the same period of the prior year. The decrease was primarily due to a decrease in the average outstanding balance on our credit facility from $29.2 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2008 to $20.5 million in the same period of fiscal 2009.
Interest expense decreased $0.6 million, or 18.8%, to $2.4 million for the nine months ended March 27, 2009 from $3.0 million for the same period in the prior year. The decrease was primarily due to a decrease in the average outstanding balance on our credit facility from $29.9 million for the nine months ended March 28, 2008 to $23.0 million in the same period of fiscal 2009 along with lower average year-to-date interest rates being charged on our credit facility in fiscal 2009 of 8.5% versus 8.7% for the same period in the prior year.
Federal and state income tax benefit increased $13.1 million to $0.6 million for the nine months ended March 27, 2009 from a tax provision of $12.4 million for the same period of the prior year. During the nine months ended March 28, 2008, we determined that it was more likely than not that our deferred tax assets would not be realized as a result of insufficient expected future taxable income generated from pretax book income or reversals of existing temporary differences. Accordingly, a charge of $12.1 million was recorded in the nine months ended March 28, 2008 to offset the deferred tax assets as of June 30, 2007. We realized a $1.0 million federal income tax refund during the nine months ended March 27, 2009 related to a prior year amended federal tax return.
Impact of Inflation
Our operations have not been materially affected by inflation or changing prices because most contracts of a longer term are subject to adjustment or have been priced to cover anticipated increases in labor and other costs, and the remaining contracts are short term in nature.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
We primarily rely on cash from operations and financing activities, including borrowings under our revolving credit facility, to fund our operations. Our liquidity is assessed in terms of our overall ability to generate cash to fund our operating and investing activities and to reduce debt.
Cash flows provided by operating activities were $10.7 million for the nine months ended March 27, 2009. Uses of cash for the nine months ended March 27, 2009 totaled $57.9 million and consisted primarily of the following: (1) a $24.4 million decrease in our deferred revenues due primarily to work performed on Exit Strategy contracts; (2) a $13.5 million increase in insurance recoverable due to estimated cost increases on certain Exit Strategy projects that will be funded by project specific insurance policies; and (3) a $12.3 million decrease in accounts payable primarily due to the timing of payments to vendors. Cash used during the nine months ended March 27, 2009 was offset by sources of cash totaling $54.5 million consisting primarily of the following: (1) a $27.0 million decrease in restricted investments primarily due to work performed on Exit Strategy projects; (2) a $13.6 million decrease in accounts receivable due to a reduction in gross revenue; and (3) an $11.1 million increase in other accrued liabilities primarily related to contract losses recorded on Exit Strategy projects to be funded from the insurance recoverable discussed above.
Accounts receivable include both billed receivables associated with invoices submitted for work performed and unbilled receivables (work in progress). The unbilled receivables are primarily related to work performed in the last month of the quarter. The efficiency of the billing and collection process is commonly evaluated as days sales outstanding (“DSO”), which we calculate by dividing current receivables by the most recent three-month average of daily gross revenue after adjusting for acquisitions. DSO, which measures the collections turnover of both billed and unbilled receivables, increased to 99 days at March 27, 2009 from 91 days at June 30, 2008. Our goal is to reduce DSO to less than 90 days.
Under Exit Strategy contracts, the majority of the contract price is deposited into a restricted account with an insurer. These proceeds, less any insurance premiums for a policy to cover potential cost overruns and other factors, are held by the insurer and used to pay us as work is performed. The arrangement with the insurer provides for deposited funds to earn interest at the one-year constant maturity T-Bill rate. If the deposited funds do not grow at the rate anticipated when the contract was executed, over time the deposit balance may be less than originally expected. However, an insurance policy provides coverage for cost increases from unknown or changed conditions up to a specified maximum amount significantly in excess of the estimated cost of remediation.
Investing activities used cash of approximately $0.7 million during the nine months ended March 27, 2009. Cash used consisted primarily of $2.0 million for property and equipment additions which were offset by $1.2 million from restricted investments and $0.1 million from proceeds received from the sale of fixed assets.
Financing activities used cash of approximately $11.0 million during the nine months ended March 27, 2009 which consisted primarily of $11.0 million to pay down the balance outstanding on our credit facility.
On July 17, 2006, we and substantially all of our subsidiaries, (the “Borrower”), entered into a secured credit agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) and related security documentation with Wells Fargo Foothill, Inc., as the lead lender and administrative agent with Textron Financial Corporation (“Textron”) subsequently joining as an additional lender. The Credit Agreement, as amended, provides us with a five-year senior revolving credit facility of up to $50.0 million based upon a borrowing base formula on accounts receivable. Amounts outstanding under the Credit Agreement bear interest at the greater of 7.75% and the prime rate plus a margin of 1.25% to 2.25%, or the greater of 5.0% and LIBOR plus a margin of 2.25% to 3.25% based on Trailing Twelve Month Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (“EBITDA”). We must maintain average monthly backlog of $190.0 million. Capital expenditures are limited to $10.6 million for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2009 and each year thereafter. Our obligations under the Credit Agreement are secured by a pledge of substantially all of our assets and guaranteed by substantially all of our subsidiaries that are not borrowers. The Credit Agreement also contains cross-default provisions which become effective if we default on other indebtedness.
The Credit Agreement was amended as of August 19, 2008 to waive a default with respect to the required minimum EBITDA covenant for the 12 month period ended June 30, 2008; amend that covenant for fiscal 2009 to require us to maintain minimum EBITDA of $2.1 million, $3.8 million, $7.6 million and $12.8 million for the quarter, two quarter, three quarter and four quarter periods ending on September 30, 2008, December 31, 2008, March 31, 2009 and June 30,
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2009, respectively; amend the covenant in subsequent years to an amount to be determined by the lenders based on our projections but not less than $14.0 million annually; amend a definition in the borrowing base that effectively reduces the maximum availability under the line from $50.0 million to $47.5 million; and amend certain definitions in the Credit Agreement. The definition of EBITDA also provides an aggregate allowance for restructuring charges in the amount of $1.5 million in fiscal 2009.
Based on our current operating plans, we believe that existing cash resources, cash forecasted to be generated from operations and availability under our credit facility are adequate to meet our requirements for the foreseeable future.
The recent and unprecedented disruption in the credit markets has had a significant adverse impact on a number of financial institutions resulting in, among other things, extreme volatility in security prices, severely diminished liquidity and credit availability, rating downgrades of certain investments and declining valuations of others. Our ability to draw on our line of credit does not appear to be jeopardized at this time. However, we have had violations of several covenants in the past, all of which were waived by our lenders. Any future violations of our covenants would result in events of default which could (1) deny us additional access to funds under the credit facility; and (2) give the lenders the right to demand repayment of the amount outstanding which we would be unable to repay without refinancing. Any such refinancing would be difficult, especially in light of the current state of the credit markets, because there are fewer financial institutions that have the capacity or willingness to lend, particularly to companies that have experienced negative financial results.
In December 2008, Textron announced that they were in the process of exiting their commercial finance businesses, including their asset based lending and structured capital segments. Textron indicated its exit plan will be accomplished through a combination of orderly liquidation and selected sales and is expected to be substantially complete over the next two to four years. At this time, it is unclear how Textron’s exit plan will impact our Credit Agreement. Textron is a 30% participant in our $50.0 million revolving credit facility lending $4.8 million of the $16.0 million of borrowings outstanding at March 27, 2009.
We have not experienced any material impacts to liquidity or access to capital as a result of the disruptions in the financial and credit markets. Management cannot predict with any certainty the impact to us of any further or continued disruption. The deterioration of the economic conditions in the United States has been broad and dramatic. The current adverse state of the economy and the possibility that economic conditions will continue to deteriorate may affect businesses such as ours in a number of ways. While we cannot directly measure it, the current credit crisis may affect the ability of our customers and vendors to obtain financing for significant purchases and operations and could result in a decrease in their business with us which could adversely affect our ability to generate profits and cash flows. In addition our business is significantly dependent on the availability of insurance, including our commercial coverage as well as cost cap and related insurance for our Exit Strategy program. Much of the commercial coverage and almost all of the Exit Strategy related insurance is underwritten by subsidiaries of the American International Group. We believe we will continue to have adequate insurance for current operations, but to the extent coverage were lost or reduced and replacement coverage were not available, we could be negatively impacted. We are unable to predict the likely duration and severity of the disruption in financial markets and adverse economic conditions. Management will continue to closely monitor the credit markets and our liquidity.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
We currently do not utilize derivative financial instruments that expose us to significant market risk. We are exposed to interest rate risk under our credit agreement which provides for borrowings bearing interest at the greater of 7.75% and the prime rate plus a margin of 1.25% to 2.25%, or the greater of 5.0% and LIBOR plus a margin of 2.25% to 3.25%, based on Trailing Twelve Month EBITDA.
Borrowings at the base rate have no designated term and may be repaid without penalty any time prior to the facility’s maturity date. Under its term, the facility matures on July 17, 2011 or earlier, at our discretion, upon payment in full of loans and other obligations.
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Item 4. Controls and Procedures
a. Disclosure Controls and Procedures
The Company maintains disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in the reports that it files or submits under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures 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 accumulated and communicated to management, including the principal executive and principal financial officers, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
The Company has evaluated, under the supervision and with the participation of management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, the effectiveness of its disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Exchange Act, as of March 27, 2009. Based on that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of March 27, 2009 due to material weaknesses that existed within the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as described below in “Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting.”
Notwithstanding the material weaknesses identified below, we performed additional detailed procedures and analysis and other post-closing procedures during the preparation of the Company’s consolidated financial statements, and our management has concluded that our consolidated financial statements contained in this report present fairly our financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows for the fiscal years covered thereby in all material respects in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“GAAP”).
These reviews and control activities include performing detailed account reconciliations of all material account balances included in the Company’s consolidated balance sheet in order to confirm the accuracy of, and to correct any material inaccuracies in, those accounts as part of the preparation of the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
b. Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
The Company’s management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting as that term is defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f). Under the supervision and with the participation of the Company’s management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, the Company conducted an evaluation of its internal control over financial reporting based on the framework in Internal Control — Integrated Framework issued by the Commission of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“COSO”).
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect all misstatements. Also, future periods are subject to the risk that existing controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions or because the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
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 Company’s annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. Management identified the following material weaknesses in the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of March 27, 2009:
· Ineffective controls at the entity level: As evidenced by the material weaknesses described below, management concluded that the Company’s entity-level controls related to the control environment, risk assessment, monitoring function and dissemination of information and communication activities have not been designed adequately. With respect to the control environment, monitoring function, dissemination of information and communication activities material weaknesses, the Company’s management determined that these were primarily attributable to changes in and the inexperience of the Company’s accounting personnel as well as issues relating to the implementation of the Company’s single enterprise resource planning (“ERP”) system. The ERP system provides a centralized operating platform that allows the Company to effectively integrate all of the Company’s processes under a single system and is being used by the Company as a basis for instituting
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system-wide controls. The risk assessment material weakness was primarily attributable to management’s inability to complete a formalized entity-level risk assessment. These material weaknesses contributed to the other material weaknesses described below and an environment where there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the Company’s annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.
· Inadequate controls related to the financial reporting and closing process: The Company’s internal controls were not adequately designed in a manner to effectively support the requirements of the financial reporting and closing process. This material weakness is the result of aggregate deficiencies in the following areas: (i) preparation, review and approval of account analyses, summaries and reconciliations; (ii) reconciliation of subsidiary ledgers to the general ledger, including check registers, accounts receivable ledgers, fixed asset ledgers and accounts payable ledgers; (iii) review and approval of journal entries; (iv) accuracy of information input to and output from the financial reporting and accounting systems; (v) analysis of intercompany activity; and (vi) accuracy and completeness of the financial statement disclosures and presentation in accordance with GAAP. Due to the significance of the financial closing and reporting process to the preparation of reliable financial statements and the potential pervasiveness of the deficiencies to the Company’s account balances and disclosures, there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the Company’s annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.
· Inadequate controls related to estimating, job costing and revenue recognition: The Company did not design appropriate controls related to the recognition of revenue, including a comprehensive contract administration function, to address financial and accounting ramifications of its client contracts. The controls were not adequate to ensure the capture and analysis of the terms and conditions of contracts, contract changes, reimbursable costs and payment terms which affect the timing and amount of revenue to be recognized. These control deficiencies result in a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the Company’s revenue, interest income from contractual arrangements, insurance recoverables and other income, insurance recoverable - environmental remediation, deferred revenue, and environmental remediation liabilities will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.
· Inadequate controls related to processing and valuation of accounts receivable: The Company did not design appropriate controls to ensure proper completeness, accuracy and valuation of accounts receivable. The controls were not adequate to ensure completeness, authorization and accuracy of (i) client billing adjustments, including write-offs; (ii) provision for doubtful accounts; (iii) changes to and maintenance of client master files; and (iv) the approval and processing of client payments, credits and other client account applications. These control deficiencies result in a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the Company’s revenue or accounts receivable, allowance for doubtful accounts and the provision for doubtful accounts will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.
· Inadequate controls related to the expenditure cycle: The Company’s internal controls were not adequately designed in a manner to effectively support the requirements of the expenditure cycle. This material weakness is the result of aggregate deficiencies in internal control activities. The material weakness includes failures in the design and operation of controls which would ensure (i) purchase requisitions and related vendor invoices are reviewed and approved; (ii) cash disbursements are reviewed and approved; (iii) reconciliations of related bank accounts and accounts payable subsidiary ledgers are prepared, reviewed and approved; (iv) changes to vendor master files are reviewed and approved; and (v) duties related to check signing, invoice processing and invoice approval were adequately segregated. These control deficiencies result in a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the Company’s cost of services; selling, general and administrative expenses; accounts payable; and other accrued liabilities will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.
· Inadequate controls related to the payroll cycle: The Company’s internal controls were not adequately designed in a manner to effectively support the requirements of the payroll cycle. This material weakness is the result of aggregate deficiencies in the following areas: (i) changes to the payroll master files are reviewed and approved; (ii) all time worked is accurately input and processed timely; (iii) payroll related accruals/provisions reflect the existing business circumstances and economic conditions in accordance with the accounting policies being used; (iv) all eligible individuals, and only such individuals, are included in benefit programs; (v) payroll
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(including compensation and withholdings) is accurately calculated and recorded; (vi) payroll disbursements and recorded payroll expenses relate to actual time worked; (vii) all benefit programs sponsored by the company are accounted for according to applicable accounting statements and (viii) payroll is recorded in the appropriate period. These control deficiencies result in a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the Company’s cost of services; selling, general and administrative expenses; and accrued compensation and benefits will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.
· Inadequate controls related to the income tax cycle: The Company’s internal controls were not adequately designed in a manner to effectively support the requirements of the income tax cycle. This material weakness is the result of aggregate deficiencies in the following areas: (i) the income tax provision is determined using a methodology and related assumptions consistently across the entity and accounting periods; (ii) relevant, sufficient and reliable data necessary to record, process and report the income tax provision and related income tax accounts is captured; (iii) disclosures are prepared in accordance with GAAP, (iv) application of the Company’s accounting policies to the tax provision and related accounts is performed timely, appropriately documented and independently reviewed for appropriateness; (v) the provision and related account balances have been recorded in the general ledger at the approved amounts and in the appropriate accounting period; and (vi) significant estimates and judgments are based on the latest available information and management’s understanding of the Company’s operations. These control deficiencies result in a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the Company’s annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis.
Because of these material weaknesses, management has concluded that the Company did not maintain effective internal control over financial reporting as of March 27, 2009 based on the COSO Framework.
Deloitte & Touche LLP, the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm issued an attestation report on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of June 30, 2008, and concluded that the Company did not maintain effective internal control over financial reporting as of June 30, 2008 based on COSO criteria.
c. Remediation Status
Many of the material weaknesses described above resulted from the Company’s historically decentralized operating and reporting structure. In May 2007, the Company implemented a new ERP system which is the foundation for improving the Company’s internal controls. As a result of implementation issues and difficulties associated with the implementation, it has taken longer to remediate the Company’s material weaknesses than originally expected. However, primarily as a result of the system conversion and related activities, the Company was able to remediate two of the Company’s previously reported material weaknesses during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008 as further discussed below.
In addition, the Company has already designed the following controls as part of the remediation of the remaining material weaknesses described above:
· Adopted and implemented common policies, procedures and controls including account analysis, account reconciliations and trial balance reviews to ensure review by appropriate levels of management,
· Clearly defined roles and responsibilities and enhanced training for all personnel involved in the financial reporting function;
· Conducted periodic training sessions for existing financial reporting and accounting personnel,
Management has also identified the following additional measures that, in combination with the aforementioned actions, address the remaining material weaknesses:
· Developing and formalizing a risk assessment process;
· Further enhancing the Company’s information systems to facilitate communication across the organization,
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· Appointing a director of internal audit and implementing a co-sourcing arrangement with a third party to provide additional resources to an internal audit function,
· Re-engineering the process and controls around the job costing and revenue recognition process,
· Completing the consolidation of certain processes to a shared service environment to implement common practices and policies.
Material Weakness Related to Entity Level Controls: The Company has continued its remediation and ongoing testing efforts and will evaluate the final operating effectiveness at the year end.
The Company has devoted substantial resources to the remediation plans and efforts. Notwithstanding the plans and efforts of management, there is a risk that the Company may be unable to fully remediate these material weaknesses by June 30, 2009. Further, once fully implemented, the operating effectiveness of these remedial actions must be tested over a sufficient period of time in order for management to determine that the remaining material weaknesses have been remediated.
d. Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There were no additional changes in our internal controls over financial reporting that occurred during the fiscal quarter ended March 27, 2009 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II: OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. | Legal Proceedings |
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| See Note 13 under Part I, Item 1, Financial Information. |
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Item 1A. | Risk Factors |
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| No material changes. |
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Item 2. | Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds |
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| None. |
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Item 3. | Defaults Upon Senior Securities |
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| None. |
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Item 4. | Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders |
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| None. |
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Item 5. | Other Information |
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| None. |
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Item 6. | Exhibits |
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| 31.1 | Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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| 31.2 | Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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| 32 | Certification Pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) and Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (subsections (a) and (b) of Section 1350, Chapter 63 of Title 18, United States Code). |
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SIGNATURE
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.
| TRC COMPANIES, INC. |
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May 6, 2009 | by: | /s/ Thomas W. Bennet, Jr. |
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| | Thomas W. Bennet, Jr. |
| | Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
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