Exhibit 99.1
November 11, 2009
Tetra Tech Reports Record Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2009 Results
· Record annual and Q4 net revenue: $1.4 billion and $367 million
· Record annual and Q4 diluted EPS: $1.43 and $0.33
· Record annual and Q4 operating cash flow: $198 million and $91 million
Pasadena, California. Tetra Tech, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTEK) today announced results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended September 27, 2009.
Fiscal Year Results
Revenue for fiscal 2009 was $2,287.5 million, up 6.6% from $2,145.3 million, and revenue, net of subcontractor costs, was $1,386.1 million, an increase of 11.3% from $1,245.5 million for the same period last year. Income from operations was $121.9 million, up 14.6% from $106.4 million for the same period last year. Net income was $87.0 million, up 42.9% from $60.9 million for the same period last year. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) were $1.43, up 40.2% from $1.02 for the same period last year. Diluted EPS included approximately $0.21 from a tax benefit related to prior years’ research and experimentation tax credits. Cash generated from operations improved to $198.2 million, up 189.9% compared to $68.4 million for the same period last year.
Fourth Quarter Results
Revenue in the quarter was $575.1 million, down 11.4% from $649.2 million, and revenue, net of subcontractor costs, was $367.0 million, up 5.2% from $348.8 million for the same quarter last year. Income from operations was $32.7 million, up 6.1% from $30.8 million for the same quarter last year. Net income was $20.5 million, up 12.6% from $18.2 million for the same quarter last year. Diluted EPS was $0.33, up 10.0% from $0.30 for the same quarter last year. Backlog was $1.58 billion, down 4.0% from $1.65 billion at the end of the same quarter last year. Cash generated from operations improved to $90.8 million, up 259.2% from $25.3 million for the same quarter last year.
Tetra Tech’s Chairman and CEO Dan Batrack commented, “Tetra Tech concluded the fiscal year with strong fourth quarter performance highlighted by growth in our federal and international business. While fiscal 2009 presented a challenging economic environment, we were successful in growing our business, improving our operating margin, winning key new orders, and expanding internationally during the year. Our strong cash generation provides us with a record cash position and a solid foundation for future growth. Tetra Tech’s core markets – water, environment, and energy – remain a priority to our customers and the public. Our fiscal 2010 forecast reflects solid growth for the year, with modest growth in the first half and additional strength in the back half.”
In thousands (except EPS data)
| | Three Months Ended | | Fiscal Year Ended | |
| | Sept. 27,
2009 | | Sept. 28,
2008 | | Sept. 27,
2009 | | Sept. 28,
2008 | |
Revenue | | $ | 575,120 | | $ | 649,204 | | $ | 2,287,484 | | $ | 2,145,254 | |
Revenue, net of subcontractor costs | | 366,970 | | 348,764 | | 1,386,137 | | 1,245,545 | |
Income from operations | | 32,693 | | 30,810 | | 121,889 | | 106,400 | |
Interest expense, net | | (444 | ) | (388 | ) | (2,684 | ) | (2,987 | ) |
Income tax expense | | (11,754 | ) | (12,224 | ) | (32,177 | ) | (42,507 | ) |
Net income | | $ | 20,495 | | $ | 18,198 | | $ | 87,028 | | $ | 60,906 | |
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Earnings per share: | | | | | | | | | |
Basic | | $ | 0.34 | | $ | 0.31 | | $ | 1.45 | | $ | 1.04 | |
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Diluted | | $ | 0.33 | | $ | 0.30 | | $ | 1.43 | | $ | 1.02 | |
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Weighted-average common shares outstanding: | | | | | | | | | |
Basic | | 60,750 | | 59,508 | | 60,135 | | 58,813 | |
Diluted | | 61,905 | | 60,563 | | 60,994 | | 59,632 | |
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 first quarter of fiscal 2010 to be in the range of $0.28 to $0.30. Revenue, net of subcontractor costs, for the first quarter is expected to range from $330 million to $345 million. For fiscal 2010, Tetra Tech expects diluted EPS to be $1.25 to $1.35. Revenue, net of subcontractor costs, for fiscal 2010 is expected to range from $1.45 billion to $1.55 billion.
Webcast
Investors will have the opportunity to access a live audio-visual webcast and supplemental financial information concerning the fourth quarter results through a link posted on the Company’s web site at www.tetratech.com on November 12, 2009 at 8:00 a.m. (PST).
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About Tetra Tech (www.tetratech.com)
Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting, engineering, program management, construction, and technical services addressing the resource management and infrastructure markets. The Company supports government and commercial clients by providing innovative solutions focused on water, the environment, and energy. With approximately 10,000 employees worldwide, Tetra Tech’s capabilities span the entire project life cycle.
CONTACTS:
Jorge Casado, Investor Relations
Talia Starkey, Media & Public Relations
(626) 470-2844
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: worldwide political and economic uncertainties; fluctuations in annual revenue, expenses and operating results; the cyclicality in demand for state and local government services; concentration of revenues from government agencies and funding disruptions by these agencies; a shift in U.S. defense spending; a delay in the completion of the U.S. government budget process; impact of downturns in the financial markets and reductions in government budgets; violations of government contractor regulations; dependence on winning or renewing federal, state and local government contracts; the government’s right to modify, delay, curtail or terminate contracts at its convenience; the failure to properly manage projects; the loss of key personnel or the inability to attract and retain qualified personnel; the use of estimates and assumptions in the preparation of financial statements; the use of the percentage-of-completion method of accounting; the inability to accurately estimate contract risks, revenue and costs; the failure to win or renew contracts with private and public sector clients; acquisition strategy risks; goodwill impairment; growth strategy management; adverse resolution of an IRS examination; backlog cancellation and adjustments; risks associated with international operations; the failure of partners to perform on joint projects; the inability to find qualified subcontractors; the failure of subcontractors to satisfy their obligations; changes in existing environmental laws, regulations or programs; credit risks associated with commercial clients; changes in capital markets and the access to capital; credit agreement covenants; industry competition; the volatility of common stock value; liability risks and the ability to obtain or maintain adequate insurance; the ability to obtain adequate bonding; safety programs; conflict of interest issues; force majeure events; protection of intellectual property rights; and the implementation of the enterprise resource planning system. 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.
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TETRA TECH, INC.
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands, except par value)
| | September 27,
2009 | | September 28,
2008 | |
Assets | | | | | |
Current Assets: | | | | | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | $ | 89,185 | | $ | 50,902 | |
Accounts receivable - net | | 506,316 | | 625,786 | |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | | 55,167 | | 36,774 | |
Income taxes receivable | | 5,222 | | 4,275 | |
Deferred income taxes | | — | | 2,316 | |
Total current assets | | 655,890 | | 720,053 | |
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Property and equipment: | | | | | |
Land and buildings | | 10,555 | | 7,588 | |
Equipment, furniture and fixtures | | 126,249 | | 112,780 | |
Leasehold improvements | | 13,740 | | 10,804 | |
Total | | 150,544 | | 131,172 | |
Accumulated depreciation and amortization | | (79,616 | ) | (69,784 | ) |
Property and equipment - net | | 70,928 | | 61,388 | |
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Deferred income taxes | | — | | 6,498 | |
Income taxes receivable | | — | | 14,953 | |
Goodwill | | 319,685 | | 221,545 | |
Intangible assets - net | | 33,769 | | 14,609 | |
Other assets | | 17,633 | | 17,499 | |
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Total Assets | | $ | 1,097,905 | | $ | 1,056,545 | |
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Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity | | | | | |
Current Liabilities: | | | | | |
Accounts payable | | $ | 149,352 | | $ | 223,304 | |
Accrued compensation | | 88,793 | | 101,699 | |
Billings in excess of costs on uncompleted contracts | | 105,162 | | 100,336 | |
Deferred income taxes | | 9,645 | | — | |
Current portion of long-term obligations | | 4,320 | | 3,926 | |
Other current liabilities | | 74,964 | | 58,634 | |
Total current liabilities | | 432,236 | | 487,899 | |
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Deferred income taxes | | 4,615 | | — | |
Long-term obligations | | 6,530 | | 53,292 | |
Other long-term liabilities | | 8,046 | | 3,840 | |
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Commitments and contingencies | | | | | |
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Stockholders’ Equity: | | | | | |
Preferred stock - Authorized, 2,000 shares of $0.01 par value; no shares issued and outstanding as of September 27, 2009 and September 28, 2008 | | — | | — | |
Common stock - Authorized, 150,000 shares of $0.01 par value; issued and outstanding, 61,257 and 59,875 shares as of September 27, 2009 and September 28, 2008, respectively | | 613 | | 599 | |
Additional paid-in capital | | 350,571 | | 314,860 | |
Accumulated other comprehensive income | | 12,226 | | 15 | |
Retained earnings | | 283,068 | | 196,040 | |
Total stockholders’ equity | | 646,478 | | 511,514 | |
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Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity | | $ | 1,097,905 | | $ | 1,056,545 | |
Tetra Tech, Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Income
(in thousands, except per share data)
| | Three Months Ended | | Fiscal Year Ended | |
| | September 27, | | September 28, | | September 27, | | September 28, | |
| | 2009 | | 2008 | | 2009 | | 2008 | |
| | | | | | | | | |
Revenue | | $ | 575,120 | | $ | 649,204 | | $ | 2,287,484 | | $ | 2,145,254 | |
Subcontractor costs | | (208,150 | ) | (300,440 | ) | (901,347 | ) | (899,709 | ) |
Revenue, net of subcontractor costs | | 366,970 | | 348,764 | | 1,386,137 | | 1,245,545 | |
Other contract costs | | (294,676 | ) | (274,484 | ) | (1,108,512 | ) | (991,358 | ) |
Gross profit | | 72,294 | | 74,280 | | 277,625 | | 254,187 | |
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Selling, general and administrative expenses | | (39,601 | ) | (43,470 | ) | (155,736 | ) | (147,787 | ) |
Income from operations | | 32,693 | | 30,810 | | 121,889 | | 106,400 | |
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Interest expense - net | | (444 | ) | (388 | ) | (2,684 | ) | (2,987 | ) |
Income before income tax expense | | 32,249 | | 30,422 | | 119,205 | | 103,413 | |
Income tax expense | | (11,754 | ) | (12,224 | ) | (32,177 | ) | (42,507 | ) |
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Net income | | $ | 20,495 | | $ | 18,198 | | $ | 87,028 | | $ | 60,906 | |
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Earnings per share: | | | | | | | | | |
Basic | | $ | 0.34 | | $ | 0.31 | | $ | 1.45 | | $ | 1.04 | |
Diluted | | $ | 0.33 | | $ | 0.30 | | $ | 1.43 | | $ | 1.02 | |
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Weighted-average common shares outstanding: | | | | | | | | | |
Basic | | 60,750 | | 59,508 | | 60,135 | | 58,813 | |
Diluted | | 61,905 | | 60,563 | | 60,994 | | 59,632 | |
TETRA TECH, INC
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(in thousands)
| | Fiscal Year Ended | |
| | September 27, | | September 28, | |
| | 2009 | | 2008 | |
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CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | | | | | |
Net income | | $ | 87,028 | | $ | 60,906 | |
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Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | | | | | |
Depreciation and amortization | | 27,256 | | 18,639 | |
Stock-based compensation | | 9,392 | | 8,296 | |
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation | | (2,025 | ) | (1,663 | ) |
Deferred income taxes | | (3,772 | ) | 10,662 | |
Provision for losses on contracts and related receivables | | 24,207 | | 6,571 | |
Exchange gain | | (20 | ) | (234 | ) |
Gain on disposal of property and equipment | | (296 | ) | (1,220 | ) |
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Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions: | | | | | |
Accounts receivable | | 156,174 | | (156,139 | ) |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | | (10,769 | ) | (9,377 | ) |
Accounts payable | | (104,268 | ) | 58,401 | |
Accrued compensation | | (12,935 | ) | 19,440 | |
Billings in excess of costs on uncompleted contracts | | (5,102 | ) | 42,110 | |
Other liabilities | | (3,180 | ) | 19,453 | |
Income taxes receivable/payable | | 36,558 | | (7,465 | ) |
Net cash provided by operating activities | | 198,248 | | 68,380 | |
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CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | | | | | |
Capital expenditures | | (19,803 | ) | (17,768 | ) |
Payments for business acquisitions, net of cash acquired | | (114,743 | ) | (77,771 | ) |
Proceeds from sale of discontinued operation | | 192 | | 3,614 | |
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment | | 1,055 | | 2,089 | |
Net cash used in investing activities | | (133,299 | ) | (89,836 | ) |
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CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | | | | | |
Payments on long-term obligations | | (168,711 | ) | (41,713 | ) |
Proceeds from borrowings under long-term obligations | | 118,290 | | 15,000 | |
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation | | 2,025 | | 1,663 | |
Net proceeds from issuance of common stock | | 20,336 | | 20,667 | |
Net cash used in financing activities | | (28,060 | ) | (4,383 | ) |
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EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH | | 1,394 | | — | |
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NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | | 38,283 | | (25,839 | ) |
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD | | 50,902 | | 76,741 | |
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD | | $ | 89,185 | | $ | 50,902 | |
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SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION: | | | | | |
Cash paid (received) during the year for: | | | | | |
Interest | | $ | 2,475 | | $ | 3,977 | |
Income taxes, net of refunds received | | $ | (152 | ) | $ | 34,228 | |
