Exhibit 99.1
January 31, 2007
Tetra Tech Reports First Quarter Results
Pasadena, California. Tetra Tech, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTEK) today announced results for the first quarter ended December 31, 2006. Overall, the Company achieved the high end of its earnings and revenue guidance for the quarter.
Revenue in the quarter was $369.2 million, up 8.2% from $341.2 million, and revenue, net of subcontractor costs, was $244.9 million, up 6.6% from $229.8 million for the same quarter last year. Income from operations for the quarter was $21.4 million, up 24.8% from $17.1 million for the same quarter last year. Net income for the first quarter was $9.4 million, up 17.5% from $8.0 million for the same quarter last year. Diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) from continuing operations was $0.16, which achieved the high end of guidance. As previously disclosed, first quarter results were favorably affected by a $4.0 million ZCA litigation reserve reversal, which was offset by a $4.2 million charge from the early retirement of senior notes. Backlog at the end of the first quarter was $1.03 billion, up 18.6% from $869 million at the end of the same quarter last year. Cash used in operations for the quarter was $18.0 million, a 17.6% improvement from $21.8 million in the same quarter last year.
In the first quarter of fiscal 2007 compared to the same quarter last year, the resource management segment experienced strong growth in revenue and backlog. This performance was driven by new business with the Department of Defense and state and local governments. The infrastructure segment experienced broad-based growth in revenue and backlog.
Reflecting on the first quarter results, Tetra Tech CEO Dan Batrack stated, “Our first quarter performance was solid and consistent with our recent focus on building our core business. Backlog continues to grow faster than revenue year-over-year. We will continue our focus on organic growth and our emphasis on strategic acquisitions.”
| | Three Months Ended | |
In thousands (except EPS data) | | December 31, 2006 | | January 1, 2006 | |
Revenue | | $ | 369,153 | | $ | 341,192 | |
Revenue, net of subcontractor costs | | 244,871 | | 229,759 | |
Income from operations | | 21,365 | | 17,123 | |
Interest expense, net | | (749 | ) | (2,232 | ) |
Loss on retirement of debt | | (4,226 | ) | — | |
Income tax expense | | (6,964 | ) | (6,403 | ) |
Income from continuing operations | | 9,426 | | 8,488 | |
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax | | — | | (465 | ) |
Net income | | $ | 9,426 | | $ | 8,023 | |
Basic EPS: | | | | | |
Income from continuing operations | | $ | 0.16 | | $ | 0.15 | |
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax | | — | | (0.01 | ) |
Net income | | $ | 0.16 | | $ | 0.14 | |
| | | | | |
Diluted EPS: | | | | | |
Income from continuing operations | | $ | 0.16 | | $ | 0.15 | |
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax | | — | | (0.01 | ) |
Net income | | $ | 0.16 | | $ | 0.14 | |
| | | | | |
Weighted average common shares outstanding: | | | | | |
Basic | | 57,712 | | 57,102 | |
Diluted | | 58,220 | | 57,641 | |
Business Outlook
The following statements are based on current expectations. These statements are forward-looking and the actual results could differ materially. These statements do not include the potential impact of transactions that may be completed or developments that become evident after the date of this release. The Business Outlook section should be read in conjunction with the information on forward-looking statements at the end of this release.
Tetra Tech expects diluted EPS for the second quarter of fiscal 2007 to be in the range of $0.16 to $0.18. Revenue, net of subcontractor costs, for the second quarter is expected to range from $240 million to $250 million. For fiscal 2007, Tetra Tech has narrowed its range, and now expects diluted EPS to be $0.71 to $0.76. Revenue, net of subcontractor costs, for fiscal 2007 is expected to range from $975 million to $1.025 billion.
Webcast
Investors will have the opportunity to access a live audio-visual webcast and supplemental financial information concerning the first quarter results through a link posted on the Company’s web site at www.tetratech.com on February 1, 2007 at 8:00 a.m. (PST).
About Tetra Tech (www.tetratech.com)
Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting, engineering, and technical services. With approximately 7,500 associates located in the United States and internationally, the Company supports commercial and government clients in the areas of resource management and infrastructure. Tetra Tech’s services include research and development, applied science and technology, engineering design, program management, construction management, and operations and maintenance.
CONTACT: Mike Bieber, (626) 351-4664
2
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include information concerning future events and the future financial performance of Tetra Tech that involve risks and uncertainties. Readers are cautioned that these forward-looking statements are only predictions and may differ materially from actual future events or results. Readers are urged to read the documents filed by Tetra Tech with the SEC, specifically the most recent reports on Form 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K, each as it may be amended from time to time, which identify risk factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. Among the important factors or risks that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements in this release are: fluctuations in quarterly operating results; the impact of downturns in the financial markets and reductions in government budgets; volatility of common stock value; concentration of revenues from government agencies and funding disruptions by these agencies; failure to properly manage projects; acquisition strategy risks; management of growth strategy; use of the percentage-of-completion method of accounting; adverse resolution of an IRS examination; loss of key personnel or the inability to attract and retain qualified personnel; implementation of the enterprise resource planning system; international operations risks; credit risks associated with commercial clients; violations of government contractor regulations; competitive bidding for government contracts; the affect of a negative government audit; the inability to accurately estimate contract risks, revenue, and costs; backlog cancellation and adjustments; client base consolidation; failure of partners to perform on joint projects; inability to find qualified subcontractors; changes in existing environmental laws, regulations, or programs; competition; restrictive covenants in debt agreements; risks of professional and other liabilities; adverse resolution of litigation; conflict of interest issues; changes in accounting for equity-related compensation; expenses associated with corporate governance; and disruption of operations due to computer viruses or terrorism. Any projections in this release are based on limited information currently available to Tetra Tech, which is subject to change. Although any such projections and the factors influencing them will likely change, Tetra Tech will not necessarily update the information, since Tetra Tech will only provide guidance at certain points during the year. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements since such information speaks only as of the date of this release.
3
