Document_and_Entity_Informatio
Document and Entity Information | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2015 | 11-May-15 | |
Document and Entity Information [Abstract] | ||
Entity Registrant Name | FUEL TECH, INC. | |
Document Type | 10-Q | |
Current Fiscal Year End Date | -19 | |
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 23,065,162 | |
Amendment Flag | FALSE | |
Entity Central Index Key | 846913 | |
Entity Filer Category | Accelerated Filer | |
Document Period End Date | 31-Mar-15 | |
Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2015 | |
Document Fiscal Period Focus (Q1,Q2,Q3,FY) | Q1 |
Condensed_Consolidated_Balance
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) | Mar. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | ||
Current assets: | ||
Cash and cash equivalents | $18,310 | $18,637 |
Marketable securities | 36 | 36 |
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $1,927 and $1,922, respectively | 26,982 | 31,910 |
Inventories | 1,645 | 1,111 |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 4,130 | 4,094 |
Prepaid income taxes | 1,534 | 597 |
Deferred income taxes | 2,007 | 1,953 |
Total current assets | 54,644 | 58,338 |
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $21,899 and $21,925, respectively | 13,239 | 13,527 |
Goodwill | 2,116 | 2,116 |
Other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $6,045 and $5,802, respectively | 9,960 | 10,464 |
Deferred income taxes | 5,140 | 5,649 |
Other assets | 1,364 | 1,377 |
Total assets | 86,463 | 91,471 |
Current liabilities: | ||
Short-term debt | 818 | 1,625 |
Accounts payable | 6,363 | 7,310 |
Accrued liabilities: | ||
Employee compensation | 1,876 | 2,007 |
Other accrued liabilities | 6,698 | 7,708 |
Total current liabilities | 15,755 | 18,650 |
Other liabilities | 487 | 520 |
Total liabilities | 16,242 | 19,170 |
Commitments and Contingencies | ||
Shareholders’ equity: | ||
Common stock, $.01 par value, 40,000,000 shares authorized, 23,287,540 and 23,027,704 shares issued, and 23,065,162, and 22,860,398 shares outstanding, respectively | 233 | 230 |
Additional paid-in capital | 134,890 | 134,985 |
Accumulated deficit | -63,406 | -61,752 |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | -609 | -448 |
Nil coupon perpetual loan notes | 76 | 76 |
Treasury stock, 222,378 and 167,306 shares, respectively, at cost | -963 | -790 |
Total shareholders’ equity | 70,221 | 72,301 |
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity | $86,463 | $91,471 |
Condensed_Consolidated_Balance1
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parentheticals) (USD $) | Mar. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 |
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified | ||
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] | ||
Allowance for doubtful accounts | $1,927 | $1,922 |
Accumulated depreciation | 21,899 | 21,925 |
Accumulated amortization | $6,045 | $5,802 |
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) | $0.01 | $0.01 |
Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) | 40,000,000 | 40,000,000 |
Common stock, shares issued (in shares) | 23,287,540 | 23,027,704 |
Common stock outstanding (in shares) | 23,065,162 | 22,860,398 |
Treasury stock (in shares) | 222,378 | 167,306 |
Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | |
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2015 | Mar. 31, 2014 |
Income Statement [Abstract] | ||
Revenues | $15,103 | $18,661 |
Costs and expenses: | ||
Cost of sales | 8,437 | 10,810 |
Selling, general and administrative | 8,203 | 8,744 |
Research and development | 872 | 244 |
Costs and expenses: | 17,512 | 19,798 |
Operating loss | -2,409 | -1,137 |
Interest expense | -27 | -29 |
Interest income | 7 | 11 |
Other expense | -96 | -30 |
Loss before income taxes | -2,525 | -1,185 |
Income tax benefit | 871 | 99 |
Net loss | ($1,654) | ($1,086) |
Net loss per common share: | ||
Basic (in dollars per share) | ($0.07) | ($0.05) |
Diluted (in dollars per share) | ($0.07) | ($0.05) |
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding: | ||
Basic (in shares) | 22,927 | 22,641 |
Diluted (in shares) | 22,927 | 22,641 |
Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme1
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2015 | Mar. 31, 2014 |
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] | ||
Net loss | ($1,654) | ($1,086) |
Other comprehensive loss: | ||
Foreign currency translation adjustments | -161 | -509 |
Unrealized gains from marketable securities, net of tax | 0 | 28 |
Total other comprehensive loss | -161 | -481 |
Comprehensive loss | ($1,815) | ($1,567) |
Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme2
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2015 | Mar. 31, 2014 |
Operating Activities | ||
Net loss | ($1,654) | ($1,086) |
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: | ||
Depreciation | 520 | 493 |
Amortization | 543 | 196 |
Gain on disposal of equipment | -25 | 0 |
Allowance for doubtful accounts | 10 | 85 |
Deferred income taxes | -226 | 305 |
Stock-based compensation | 272 | 424 |
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||
Accounts receivable | 4,882 | 1,059 |
Inventories | -536 | -474 |
Prepaid expenses, other current assets and other non-current assets | -35 | -446 |
Accounts payable | -937 | -409 |
Accrued liabilities and other non-current liabilities | -1,699 | -1,988 |
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | 1,115 | -1,841 |
Investing Activities | ||
Purchases of property, equipment and patents | -276 | -322 |
Proceeds from the sale of equipment | 25 | 0 |
Net cash used in investing activities | -251 | -322 |
Financing Activities | ||
Payments on short-term borrowings | -815 | 0 |
Proceeds from exercises of stock options | 0 | 160 |
Excess tax benefit from exercises of stock options | 0 | 12 |
Treasury shares withheld | -173 | -261 |
Net cash used in financing activities | -988 | -89 |
Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash | -203 | -568 |
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents | -327 | -2,820 |
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 18,637 | 27,738 |
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $18,310 | $24,918 |
Nature_of_Business
Nature of Business | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2015 | |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
Nature of Business | Nature of Business |
Fuel Tech, Inc. (Fuel Tech or the Company or “we”, “us”, or “our”) is a fully integrated company that uses a suite of advanced technologies to provide boiler optimization, efficiency improvement and air pollution reduction and control solutions to utility and industrial customers worldwide. Originally incorporated in 1987 under the laws of the Netherlands Antilles as Fuel-Tech N.V., Fuel Tech became domesticated in the United States on September 30, 2006, and continues as a Delaware corporation with its corporate headquarters at 27601 Bella Vista Parkway, Warrenville, Illinois, 60555-1617. Fuel Tech maintains an Internet website at www.ftek.com. Fuel Tech’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K and any amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as amended (Exchange Act), are made available through our website as soon as reasonably practical after electronically filed or furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission. Also available on Fuel Tech’s website are the Company’s Corporate Governance Guidelines and Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, as well as the charters of the Audit, Compensation, and Nominating and Corporate Governance committees of the Board of Directors. All of these documents are available in print without charge to stockholders who request them. Information on our website is not incorporated into this report. | |
Fuel Tech’s special focus is the worldwide marketing of its nitrogen oxide (NOx) reduction and FUEL CHEM® processes. The Air Pollution Control (APC) technology segment reduces NOx emissions in flue gas from boilers, incinerators, furnaces and other stationary combustion sources by utilizing combustion optimization techniques and Low NOx and Ultra Low NOx Burners; Over-Fire Air systems, NOxOUT® and HERT™ High Energy Reagent Technology™ SNCR systems; systems that incorporate ASCR™ (Advanced Selective Catalytic Reduction) technologies including NOxOUT-CASCADE®, ULTRA™ and NOxOUT-SCR® processes, Ammonia Injection Grid (AIG) and Graduated Straightening Grid (GSG™), as well as Electrostatic Precipitator rebuilds and Flue Gas Conditioning systems to control particulate emissions. The FUEL CHEM® technology segment improves the efficiency, reliability and environmental status of combustion units by controlling slagging, fouling and corrosion, as well as the formation of sulfur trioxide, ammonium bisulfate, particulate matter (PM2.5), carbon dioxide, NOx and unburned carbon in fly ash through the addition of chemicals into the fuel or via TIFI® Targeted In-Furnace Injection™ programs. Fuel Tech has other technologies, both commercially available and in the development stage, all of which are related to APC and FUEL CHEM technology segments or are similar in their technological base. We have expended significant resources in the research and development of new technologies in building our proprietary portfolio of products and services. Fuel Tech’s business is materially dependent on the continued existence and enforcement of worldwide air quality regulations. |
Basis_of_Presentation
Basis of Presentation | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2015 | |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
Basis of Presentation | Basis of Presentation |
The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X of the Exchange Act. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States for complete financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary for a fair presentation of the balance sheet and results of operations for the periods covered have been included and all significant intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated. The results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2015 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. | |
The balance sheet at December 31, 2014 has been derived from the audited financial statements at that date, but does not include all of the information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. | |
For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto included in Fuel Tech’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. |
Revenue_Recognition_Policy
Revenue Recognition Policy | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2015 | |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Revenue Recognition Policy | Revenue Recognition Policy |
Revenues from the sales of chemical products are recorded when title transfers, either at the point of shipment or at the point of destination, depending on the contract with the customer. | |
Fuel Tech uses the percentage of completion method of accounting for equipment construction and license contracts that are sold within the Air Pollution Control technology segment. Under the percentage of completion method, revenues are recognized as work is performed based on the relationship between actual construction costs incurred and total estimated costs at completion. Construction costs include all direct costs such as materials, labor, and subcontracting costs, and indirect costs allocable to the particular contract such as indirect labor, tools and equipment, and supplies. Revisions in completion estimates and contract values are made in the period in which the facts giving rise to the revisions become known and can influence the timing of when revenues are recognized under the percentage of completion method of accounting. Such revisions have historically not had a material effect on the amount of revenue recognized. The completed contract method is used for certain contracts that are not long-term in nature or when reasonably dependable estimates of the percentage of completion cannot be made. When the completed contract method is used, revenue and costs are deferred until the contract is substantially complete, which usually occurs upon customer acceptance of the installed product. Provisions are made for estimated losses on uncompleted contracts in the period in which such losses are determined. As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the Company had one contract in progress that was identified as a loss contract and a provision for loss in the amount of $5 and $4, respectively, was recorded in other accrued liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets. | |
Fuel Tech’s APC contracts are typically eight to sixteen months in length. A typical contract will have three or four critical operational measurements that, when achieved, serve as the basis for us to invoice the customer via progress billings. At a minimum, these measurements will include the generation of engineering drawings, the shipment of equipment and the completion of a system performance test. | |
As part of most of its contractual APC project agreements, Fuel Tech will agree to customer-specific acceptance criteria that relate to the operational performance of the system that is being sold. These criteria are determined based on mathematical modeling that is performed by Fuel Tech personnel, which is based on operational inputs that are provided by the customer. The customer will warrant that these operational inputs are accurate as they are specified in the binding contractual agreement. Further, the customer is solely responsible for the accuracy of the operating condition information; typically all performance guarantees and equipment warranties granted by us are voidable if the operating condition information is inaccurate or is not met. | |
Accounts receivable includes unbilled receivables, representing revenues recognized in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts under the percentage of completion method of accounting. At March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, unbilled receivables were approximately $9,836 and $9,904, respectively, and are included in accounts receivable on the consolidated balance sheets. Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts were $2,792 and $2,994, at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. Such amounts are included in other accrued liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets. | |
Fuel Tech has installed over 1,000 units with APC technology and normally provides performance guarantees to our customers based on the operating conditions for the project. As part of the project implementation process, we perform system start-up and optimization services that effectively serve as a test of actual project performance. We believe that this test, combined with the accuracy of the modeling that is performed, enables revenue to be recognized prior to the receipt of formal customer acceptance. |
Cost_of_Sales
Cost of Sales | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2015 | |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Cost of Sales | Cost of Sales |
Cost of sales includes all internal and external engineering costs, equipment and chemical charges, inbound and outbound freight expenses, internal and site transfer costs, installation charges, purchasing and receiving costs, inspection costs, warehousing costs, project personnel travel expenses and other direct and indirect expenses specifically identified as project- or product line-related, as appropriate (e.g., test equipment depreciation and certain insurance expenses). Certain depreciation and amortization expenses related to tangible and intangible assets, respectively, are also allocated to cost of sales. |
Selling_General_and_Administra
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2015 | |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses | Selling, General and Administrative Expenses |
Selling, general and administrative expenses primarily include the following categories except where an allocation to the cost of sales line item is warranted due to the project- or product-line nature of a portion of the expense category: salaries and wages, employee benefits, non-project travel, insurance, legal, rent, accounting and auditing, recruiting, telephony, employee training, Board of Directors’ fees, auto rental, office supplies, dues and subscriptions, utilities, real estate taxes, commissions and bonuses, marketing materials, postage and business taxes. Departments comprising the selling, general and administrative line item primarily include the functions of executive management, finance and accounting, investor relations, regulatory affairs, marketing, business development, information technology, human resources, sales, legal and general administration |
AvailableforSale_Marketable_Se
Available-for-Sale Marketable Securities | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2015 | |
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract] | |
Available-for-Sale Marketable Securities | Available-for-Sale Marketable Securities |
At the time of purchase, marketable securities are classified as available-for-sale as management has the intent and ability to hold such securities for an indefinite period of time, but not necessarily to maturity. Any decision to sell available-for-sale securities would be based on various factors, including, but not limited to asset/liability management strategies, changes in interest rates or prepayment risks, and liquidity needs. Available-for-sale securities are carried at fair value with unrealized gains and losses, net of related deferred income taxes, recorded in equity as a separate component of other comprehensive income (OCI). Our marketable securities consist of a single equity investment with a fair value of $36 and $36 and no cost basis at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. | |
Purchases and sales of securities are recognized on a trade date basis. Realized securities gains or losses are reported in other income/(expense) in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The cost of securities sold is based on the specific identification method. On a quarterly basis, we make an assessment to determine if there have been any events or circumstances to indicate whether a security with an unrealized loss is impaired on an other-than-temporary (OTTI) basis. This determination requires significant judgment. OTTI is considered to have occurred (1) if management intends to sell the security; (2) if it is more likely than not we will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis; or (3)the present value of the expected cash flows is not sufficient to recover the entire amortized cost basis. The credit-related OTTI, represented by the expected loss in principal, is recognized in non-interest income, while noncredit-related OTTI is recognized in OCI. For securities which we do expect to sell, all OTTI is recognized in earnings. Presentation of OTTI is made in the income statement on a gross basis with a reduction for the amount of OTTI recognized in OCI. Once an other-than-temporary impairment is recorded, when future cash flows can be reasonably estimated, future cash flows are re-allocated between interest and principal cash flows to provide for a level-yield on the security. We have not experienced any other-than-temporary impairments during the periods ended March 31, 2015 and 2014. |
Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss | 3 Months Ended | |||||||
Mar. 31, 2015 | ||||||||
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract] | ||||||||
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss | |||||||
The changes in accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income by component were as follows: | ||||||||
Three Months Ended | ||||||||
March 31, | ||||||||
2015 | 2014 | |||||||
Foreign currency translation | ||||||||
Balance at beginning of period | $ | (471 | ) | $ | 18 | |||
Other comprehensive loss: | ||||||||
Foreign currency translation adjustments (1) | (161 | ) | (509 | ) | ||||
Balance at end of period | $ | (632 | ) | $ | (491 | ) | ||
Available-for-sale marketable securities | ||||||||
Balance at beginning of period | $ | 23 | $ | 19 | ||||
Other comprehensive income: | ||||||||
Net unrealized holding gain (2) | — | 46 | ||||||
Deferred income taxes (2) | — | (18 | ) | |||||
Total other comprehensive income | — | 28 | ||||||
Balance at end of period | $ | 23 | $ | 47 | ||||
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss | $ | (609 | ) | $ | (444 | ) | ||
-1 | In all periods presented, there were no tax impacts related to rate changes and no amounts were reclassified to earnings. | |||||||
-2 | In all periods presented, there were no realized holding gains or losses and therefore no amounts were reclassified to earnings. |
Treasury_Stock
Treasury Stock | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2015 | |
Equity [Abstract] | |
Treasury Stock | Treasury Stock |
Common stock held in treasury totaled 222,378 and 167,306 with a cost of $963 and $790 at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. These shares were withheld from employees to settle personal tax withholding obligations that arose as a result of restricted stock units that have vested since 2012. |
Earnings_per_Share_Data
Earnings per Share Data | 3 Months Ended | ||||||
Mar. 31, 2015 | |||||||
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | |||||||
Earnings per Share Data | Earnings per Share Data | ||||||
Basic earnings per share excludes the dilutive effects of stock options, restricted stock units (RSUs), and the nil coupon non-redeemable convertible unsecured loan notes. Diluted earnings per share includes the dilutive effect of the nil coupon non-redeemable convertible unsecured loan notes, RSUs, and unexercised in-the-money stock options, except in periods of net loss where the effect of these instruments is anti-dilutive. Out-of-money stock options are excluded from diluted earnings per share because they are anti-dilutive. For the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, basic earnings per share is equal to diluted earnings per share because all outstanding stock awards and convertible loan notes are considered anti-dilutive during periods of net loss. The following table sets forth the weighted-average shares used in calculating the earnings per share for the three month periods ended March 31, 2015 and 2014. | |||||||
Three Months Ended | |||||||
March 31, | |||||||
2015 | 2014 | ||||||
Basic weighted-average shares | 22,927,000 | 22,641,000 | |||||
Conversion of unsecured loan notes | — | — | |||||
Unexercised options and unvested RSUs | — | — | |||||
Diluted weighted-average shares | 22,927,000 | 22,641,000 | |||||
Fuel Tech had 1,851,000 and 2,458,000 weighted average equity awards outstanding at March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively, that were not dilutive for the purposes of inclusion in the calculation of diluted earnings per share but could potentially become dilutive in future periods. |
StockBased_Compensation
Stock-Based Compensation | 3 Months Ended | |||||||||||||
Mar. 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||||
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract] | ||||||||||||||
Stock-Based Compensation | Stock-Based Compensation | |||||||||||||
Fuel Tech’s 2014 Long-term Incentive Plan (2014 Plan) was adopted in May 2014, and replaced our prior incentive plan which was first approved by our stockholders in 1993 and subsequently amended and approved by our stockholders in 2004 (FTIP). No further grants will be made from the FTIP. The 2014 Plan and FTIP are referred to collectively as the Incentive Plans. | ||||||||||||||
The 2014 Plan permits grants of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units, performance awards (in the form of equity or cash bonuses), dividend equivalents on full value awards and other awards (which may be based in whole or in part on the value of our common stock or other property). Directors, salaried employees, and consultants of Fuel Tech and its commonly-controlled affiliates are eligible to participate in the 2014 Plan. The number of shares originally reserved for share-based awards under the 2014 Plan equaled 2,000,000 shares, less the number of share-based awards made under the FTIP between December 31, 2013 and the effective date of the 2014 Plan. As of March 31, 2015, Fuel Tech had 1,234,389 shares available for share-based awards under the 2014 Plan. | ||||||||||||||
Stock-based compensation is included in selling, general, and administrative costs in our Consolidated Statements of Operations. The components of stock-based compensation for the three month periods ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 were as follows: | ||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||||
March 31, | ||||||||||||||
2015 | 2014 | |||||||||||||
Stock options and restricted stock units | $ | 272 | $ | 424 | ||||||||||
Tax benefit of stock-based compensation expense | (103 | ) | (163 | ) | ||||||||||
After-tax effect of stock-based compensation | $ | 169 | $ | 261 | ||||||||||
Stock Options | ||||||||||||||
Stock options granted to employees under the Incentive Plans have a 10-year life and they vest as follows: 50% after the second anniversary of the award date, 25% after the third anniversary, and the final 25% after the fourth anniversary of the award date. Fuel Tech calculates stock compensation expense for employee option awards based on the grant date fair value of the award, less expected annual forfeitures, and recognizes expense on a straight-line basis over the four-year service period of the award. Stock options granted to members of our board of directors vest immediately. Stock compensation for these awards is based on the grant date fair value of the award and is recognized in expense immediately. | ||||||||||||||
Fuel Tech uses the Black-Scholes option pricing model to estimate the grant date fair value of employee stock options. The principal variable assumptions utilized in valuing options and the methodology for estimating such model inputs include: (1) risk-free interest rate – an estimate based on the yield of zero–coupon treasury securities with a maturity equal to the expected life of the option; (2) expected volatility – an estimate based on the historical volatility of Fuel Tech’s Common Stock for a period equal to the expected life of the option; and (3) expected life of the option – an estimate based on historical experience including the effect of employee terminations. | ||||||||||||||
Stock option activity for Fuel Tech’s Incentive Plans for the three months ended March 31, 2015 was as follows: | ||||||||||||||
Number | Weighted- | Weighted- | Aggregate | |||||||||||
of | Average | Average | Intrinsic | |||||||||||
Options | Exercise Price | Remaining | Value | |||||||||||
Contractual | ||||||||||||||
Term | ||||||||||||||
Outstanding on January 1, 2015 | 1,546,500 | $ | 11.62 | |||||||||||
Granted | — | — | ||||||||||||
Exercised | — | — | ||||||||||||
Expired or forfeited | (5,000 | ) | 6.51 | |||||||||||
Outstanding on March 31, 2015 | 1,541,500 | $ | 11.63 | 3.23 | $ | — | ||||||||
Exercisable on March 31, 2015 | 1,541,500 | $ | 11.63 | 3.23 | $ | — | ||||||||
As of March 31, 2015, there was no unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested stock options granted under the Incentive Plans. | ||||||||||||||
Restricted Stock Units | ||||||||||||||
Restricted stock units (RSUs) granted to employees vest over time based on continued service (typically vesting over a three year period in equal installments). Such time-vested RSUs are valued at fair value based on the closing price on the date of grant. Compensation cost, adjusted for estimated forfeitures, is amortized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period. | ||||||||||||||
In addition to the time vested RSUs described above, commencing in 2011, on an annual basis the Company entered into performance-based RSU agreements (the Agreements) with each of the Company’s President/Chief Executive Officer, Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President of Marketing & Sales, and Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Commencing in 2013, the Company’s Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary also entered into an agreement. The Agreements provide each participating executive the opportunity to earn three types of awards with each award type specifying a targeted number of RSUs that may be granted to each executive based on either the individual performance of the executive or the Company’s relative performance compared to a peer group, as determined by the award type. The Compensation Committee of our Board of Directors (the Committee) determines the extent to which, if any, RSUs will be granted based on the achievement of the applicable performance criteria specified in the Agreement. This determination will be made following the completion of the applicable performance period (each a Determination Date). Such performance based awards include the following: | ||||||||||||||
• | The first type of award is based on individual performance during the respective calendar year as determined by the Committee based on performance criteria specified in the Agreement. These awards will vest over a three year period beginning on the Determination Date. We estimated the fair value of these performance-based RSU awards on the date of the Agreement using the trading price of the Company’s stock and our estimate of the probability that the specified performance criteria will be met. The fair value measurement and probability estimate will be re-measured each reporting date until the Determination Date, at which time the final award amount will be known. For these job performance-based awards, we amortize compensation costs over the requisite service period, adjusted for estimated forfeitures, for each separately vesting tranche of the award. | |||||||||||||
• | The second type of RSU award contains a targeted number of RSUs to be granted based on the Company’s revenue growth relative to a specified peer group during a period of two calendar years. These awards vest 67% on the second anniversary of the Agreement date and 33% on the third anniversary of the Agreement date. We estimated the fair value of these performance-based RSU awards on the Agreement date using the trading price of the Company’s stock on the date of determination and our estimate of the probability that the specified performance criteria will be met. For these revenue growth performance-based awards, we amortize compensation costs over the requisite service period, adjusted for estimated forfeitures, for each separately vesting tranche of the award. | |||||||||||||
• | The third type of RSU award contains a targeted number of RSUs to be granted based on the total shareholder return (TSR) of the Company’s common stock relative to a specified peer group during a period of two calendar years. These awards vest 67% on the second anniversary of the Agreement date and 33% on the third anniversary of the Agreement date. We estimated the fair value of these market-based RSU awards on the Agreement date using a Monte Carlo valuation methodology and amortize the fair value over the requisite service period for each separately vesting tranche of the award. The principal variable assumptions utilized in valuing these RSUs under this valuation methodology include the risk-free interest rate, stock volatility, and correlations between our stock price and the stock prices of a peer group of companies. | |||||||||||||
At March 31, 2015, there is $3,018 of unrecognized compensation costs related to restricted stock unit awards to be recognized over a weighted average period of 2.33 years. | ||||||||||||||
A summary of restricted stock unit activity for the three months ended March 31, 2015 is as follows: | ||||||||||||||
Shares | Weighted Average | |||||||||||||
Grant Date | ||||||||||||||
Fair Value | ||||||||||||||
Unvested restricted stock units at January 1, 2015 | 977,069 | $ | 5.36 | |||||||||||
Granted | 336,000 | 3.37 | ||||||||||||
Forfeited | (180,000 | ) | 4.67 | |||||||||||
Vested | (220,470 | ) | 5.06 | |||||||||||
Unvested restricted stock units at March 31, 2015 | 912,599 | $ | 4.84 | |||||||||||
Deferred Directors Fees | ||||||||||||||
In addition to the Incentive Plans, Fuel Tech has a Deferred Compensation Plans for Directors (Deferred Plan). Under the terms of the Deferred Plan, Directors can elect to defer Directors’ fees for shares of Fuel Tech Common Stock that are issuable at a future date as defined in the agreement. In accordance with ASC 718, Fuel Tech accounts for these awards as equity awards. In the three-month periods ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, Fuel Tech recorded no stock-based compensation expense under the Deferred Plan. |
Debt
Debt | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2015 | |
Debt Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Debt | Debt |
On June 30, 2013, Fuel Tech amended its existing revolving credit facility (the Facility) with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A (JPM Chase) to extend the maturity date through June 30, 2015. The Company intends to renew this credit facility upon its expiration. The total borrowing base of the facility is $15,000 and contains a provision to increase the facility up to a total principal amount of $25,000 upon approval from JPM Chase. The Facility is unsecured, bears interest at a rate of LIBOR plus a spread range of 250 basis points to 375 basis points, as determined by a formula related to the Company’s leverage ratio, and has the Company’s Italian subsidiary, Fuel Tech S.r.l., as a guarantor. Fuel Tech can use this Facility for cash advances and standby letters of credit. As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, there were no outstanding borrowings on the credit facility. | |
The Facility contains several debt covenants with which the Company must comply on a quarterly or annual basis, including a maximum Funded Debt to EBITDA Ratio (or “Leverage Ratio”, as defined in the Facility) of 2.0:1.0 based on the four trailing quarterly periods. Maximum funded debt is defined as all borrowed funds, outstanding standby letters of credit and bank guarantees. EBITDA includes after tax earnings with add backs for interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization, and stock-based compensation expenses. This covenant was waived by our bank through the maturity date of the credit facility. In addition, the Facility covenants include an annual capital expenditure limit of $10,000 and a minimum tangible net worth of $50,000. | |
At March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the Company had outstanding standby letters of credit and bank guarantees totaling approximately $6,969 and $8,284, respectively, on its domestic credit facility in connection with contracts in process. Fuel Tech is committed to reimbursing the issuing bank for any payments made by the bank under these instruments. At March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, there were no cash borrowings under the domestic revolving credit facility and approximately $8,031 and $6,716, respectively, was available for future borrowings. The Company pays a commitment fee of 0.25% per year on the unused portion of the revolving credit facility. | |
On June 27, 2014, Beijing Fuel Tech Environmental Technologies Company, Ltd. (Beijing Fuel Tech), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fuel Tech, entered into a new revolving credit facility (the China Facility) agreement with JPM Chase for RMB 35 million (approximately $5,729), which expires on June 26, 2015. The Company intends to renew this credit facility upon its expiration. This credit facility replaced the previous RMB 35 million facility that expired on June 27, 2014. The facility is unsecured, bears interest at a rate of 125% of the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) Base Rate, and is guaranteed by Fuel Tech. Beijing Fuel Tech can use this facility for cash advances and bank guarantees. As of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, Beijing Fuel Tech has borrowings outstanding in the amount of $818 and $1,625, respectively. These borrowings were subject to interest rates of approximately 7.0% at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. | |
At March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, the Company had outstanding standby letters of credit and bank guarantees totaling approximately $197 and $336, respectively, on its Beijing Fuel Tech revolving credit facility in connection with contracts in process. At March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, approximately $4,714 and $3,727 was available for future borrowings. | |
In the event of default on either the domestic facility or the China facility, the cross default feature in each allows the lending bank to accelerate the payments of any amounts outstanding and may, under certain circumstances, allow the bank to cancel the facility. If the Company were unable to obtain a waiver for a breach of covenant and the bank accelerated the payment of any outstanding amounts, such acceleration may cause the Company’s cash position to deteriorate or, if cash on hand were insufficient to satisfy the payment due, may require the Company to obtain alternate financing to satisfy the accelerated payment. | |
Interest payments in the amount of $27 and $29 were made during the three-month periods ended March 31, 2015 and 2014. |
Business_Segment_and_Geographi
Business Segment and Geographic Disclosures | 3 Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||
Mar. 31, 2015 | |||||||||||||||||
Segment Reporting [Abstract] | |||||||||||||||||
Business Segment and Geographic Disclosures | Business Segment and Geographic Disclosures | ||||||||||||||||
Fuel Tech segregates its financial results into two reportable segments representing two broad technology segments as follows: | |||||||||||||||||
• | The Air Pollution Control technology segment includes technologies to reduce NOx emissions in flue gas from boilers, incinerators, furnaces and other stationary combustion sources. These include Low and Ultra Low NOx Burners (LNB and ULNB), Over-Fire Air (OFA) systems, NOxOUT® and HERT™ Selective Non-Catalytic Reduction (SNCR) systems, and Advanced Selective Catalytic Reduction (ASCR™) systems. The ASCR system includes ULNB, OFA, and SNCR components, along with a downsized SCR catalyst, Ammonia Injection Grid (AIG), and Graduated Straightening Grid (GSG™) systems to provide high NOx reductions at significantly lower capital and operating costs than conventional SCR systems. The NOxOUT CASCADE® and NOxOUT-SCR® processes are basic types of ASCR systems, using just SNCR and SCR catalyst components. ULTRA™ technology creates ammonia at a plant site using safe urea for use with any SCR application. Also included in this technology segment are Electrostatic Precipitator (ESP) rebuilds and retrofits and Flue Gas Conditioning systems, which are chemical injection systems used to enhance ESP and fabric filter performance in controlling particulate emissions. | ||||||||||||||||
• | The FUEL CHEM® technology segment, which uses chemical processes in combination with advanced Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Chemical Kinetics Modeling (CKM) boiler modeling, for the control of slagging, fouling, corrosion, opacity and other sulfur trioxide-related issues in furnaces and boilers through the addition of chemicals into the furnace using TIFI® Targeted In-Furnace Injection™ technology. | ||||||||||||||||
The “Other” classification includes those profit and loss items not allocated by Fuel Tech to each reportable segment. Further, there are no intersegment sales that require elimination. | |||||||||||||||||
Fuel Tech evaluates performance and allocates resources based on reviewing gross margin by reportable segment. The accounting policies of the reportable segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies (Note 1 in our annual report on Form 10-K). Fuel Tech does not review assets by reportable segment, but rather, in aggregate for Fuel Tech as a whole. | |||||||||||||||||
Information about reporting segment net sales and gross margin are provided below: | |||||||||||||||||
Three months ended March 31, 2015 | Air Pollution | FUEL CHEM | Other | Total | |||||||||||||
Control Segment | Segment | ||||||||||||||||
Revenues from external customers | $ | 6,857 | $ | 8,246 | $ | — | $ | 15,103 | |||||||||
Cost of sales | (4,321 | ) | (4,116 | ) | — | (8,437 | ) | ||||||||||
Gross margin | 2,536 | 4,130 | — | 6,666 | |||||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative | — | — | (8,203 | ) | (8,203 | ) | |||||||||||
Research and development | — | — | (872 | ) | (872 | ) | |||||||||||
Operating income (loss) | $ | 2,536 | $ | 4,130 | $ | (9,075 | ) | $ | (2,409 | ) | |||||||
Three months ended March 31, 2014 | Air Pollution | FUEL CHEM | Other | Total | |||||||||||||
Control Segment | Segment | ||||||||||||||||
Revenues from external customers | $ | 10,734 | $ | 7,927 | $ | — | $ | 18,661 | |||||||||
Cost of sales | (7,030 | ) | (3,780 | ) | — | (10,810 | ) | ||||||||||
Gross margin | 3,704 | 4,147 | — | 7,851 | |||||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative | — | — | (8,744 | ) | (8,744 | ) | |||||||||||
Research and development | — | — | (244 | ) | (244 | ) | |||||||||||
Operating income (loss) | $ | 3,704 | $ | 4,147 | $ | (8,988 | ) | $ | (1,137 | ) | |||||||
Information concerning Fuel Tech’s operations by geographic area is provided below. Revenues are attributed to countries based on the location of the customer. Assets are those directly associated with operations of the geographic area. | |||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||
March 31, | |||||||||||||||||
2015 | 2014 | ||||||||||||||||
Revenues: | |||||||||||||||||
United States | $ | 12,575 | $ | 9,229 | |||||||||||||
Foreign | 2,528 | 9,432 | |||||||||||||||
$ | 15,103 | $ | 18,661 | ||||||||||||||
March 31, | December 31, | ||||||||||||||||
2015 | 2014 | ||||||||||||||||
Assets: | |||||||||||||||||
United States | $ | 59,176 | $ | 64,324 | |||||||||||||
Foreign | 27,287 | 27,147 | |||||||||||||||
$ | 86,463 | $ | 91,471 | ||||||||||||||
Contingencies
Contingencies | 3 Months Ended | ||||||||
Mar. 31, 2015 | |||||||||
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | |||||||||
Contingencies | Contingencies | ||||||||
Fuel Tech issues a standard product warranty with the sale of its products to customers. Our recognition of warranty liability is based primarily on analyses of warranty claims experienced in the preceding years as the nature of our historical product sales for which we offer a warranty are substantially unchanged. This approach provides an aggregate warranty accrual that is historically aligned with actual warranty claims experienced. | |||||||||
Changes in the warranty liability for the three months March 31, 2015, and 2014, are summarized below: | |||||||||
Three Months Ended | |||||||||
March 31, | |||||||||
2015 | 2014 | ||||||||
Aggregate product warranty liability at beginning of period | $ | 268 | $ | 596 | |||||
Net aggregate expense (benefit) related to product warranties | 2 | (50 | ) | ||||||
Aggregate reductions for payments | (2 | ) | (14 | ) | |||||
Aggregate product warranty liability at end of period | $ | 268 | $ | 532 | |||||
Income_Taxes
Income Taxes | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2015 | |
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Income Taxes | Income Taxes |
The Company’s effective tax rate of 35% and 8% for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively, differs from the statutory federal tax rate of 34% due primarily to state taxes, differences between U.S. and foreign tax rates, foreign losses incurred with no related tax benefit, non-deductible commissions, and non-deductible meals and entertainment expenses. | |
Fuel Tech had unrecognized tax benefits as of March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 in the amount of $117, respectively, all of which, if ultimately recognized, will reduce Fuel Tech's annual effective tax rate. |
Goodwill_and_Other_Intangibles
Goodwill and Other Intangibles | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2015 | |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Goodwill and Other Intangibles | Goodwill and Other Intangibles |
Goodwill is allocated among and evaluated for impairment at the reporting unit level, which is defined as an operating segment or one level below an operating segment. Fuel Tech has two reporting units which are reported in the FUEL CHEM® technology segment and the APC technology segment. At both March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014 our entire goodwill balance of $2,116 was allocated to the FUEL CHEM technology segment. | |
Goodwill is allocated to each of our reporting units after considering the nature of the net assets giving rise to the goodwill and how each reporting unit would enjoy the benefits and synergies of the net assets acquired. There were no indications of goodwill impairment in the three months ended March 31, 2015 and 2014. | |
Fuel Tech reviews other intangible assets, which include customer lists and relationships, covenants not to compete, patent assets, tradenames, and acquired technologies, for impairment on a recurring basis or when events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. In the event that impairment indicators exist, a further analysis is performed and if the sum of the expected undiscounted future cash flows resulting from the use of the asset is less than the carrying amount of the asset, an impairment loss equal to the excess of the asset’s carrying value over its fair value is recorded. Management considers historical experience and all available information at the time the estimates of future cash flows are made, however, the actual cash values that could be realized may differ from those that are estimated. There were no indications of intangible asset impairment in the three-month periods ended March 31, 2015 and 2014. |
Fair_Value
Fair Value | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2015 | ||
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] | ||
Fair Value | Fair Value | |
The Company applies authoritative accounting guidance for fair value measurements of financial and nonfinancial assets and liabilities. This guidance defines fair value, establishes a consistent framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosure for each major asset and liability category measured at fair value on either a recurring or nonrecurring basis and clarifies that fair value is an exit price, representing the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. As such, fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined based on assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability. As a basis for considering such assumptions, the standard establishes a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value as follows: | ||
• | Level 1 – Observable inputs to the valuation methodology such as quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities | |
• | Level 2 – Inputs to the valuation methodology including quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets, quoted prices for identical assets of liabilities in inactive markets, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability, and inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data by correlation or other means | |
• | Level 3 – Significant unobservable inputs in which there is little or no market data, which require the reporting entity to develop its own estimates and assumptions or those expected to be used by market participants. Generally, these fair value measures are model-based valuation techniques such as discounted cash flows, option pricing models, and other commonly used valuation techniques | |
The fair value of our marketable securities was $36 and $36 at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively, and was determined using quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1 fair value measurements). Transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy are recognized based on the actual date of the event or change in circumstances that caused the transfer. We had no assets or liabilities that were valued using level 2 or level 3 inputs and therefore there were no transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy during the three-month periods ended March 31, 2015 and 2014. | ||
The carrying amount of our short-term debt and revolving line of credit approximates fair value due to its short-term nature and because the amounts outstanding accrue interest at variable market-based rates. |
Recently_Adopted_and_Pending_A
Recently Adopted and Pending Accounting Pronouncements | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2015 | |
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract] | |
Recently Added and Pending Accounting Pronouncements | Recently Added and Pending Accounting Pronouncements |
Revenue_Recognition_Policy_Pol
Revenue Recognition Policy (Policies) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2015 | |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Revenue Recognition, Policy | A typical contract will have three or four critical operational measurements that, when achieved, serve as the basis for us to invoice the customer via progress billings. At a minimum, these measurements will include the generation of engineering drawings, the shipment of equipment and the completion of a system performance test. |
As part of most of its contractual APC project agreements, Fuel Tech will agree to customer-specific acceptance criteria that relate to the operational performance of the system that is being sold. These criteria are determined based on mathematical modeling that is performed by Fuel Tech personnel, which is based on operational inputs that are provided by the customer. The customer will warrant that these operational inputs are accurate as they are specified in the binding contractual agreement. Further, the customer is solely responsible for the accuracy of the operating condition information; typically all performance guarantees and equipment warranties granted by us are voidable if the operating condition information is inaccurate or is not met. | |
Accounts receivable includes unbilled receivables, representing revenues recognized in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts under the percentage of completion method of accounting. | |
Revenues from the sales of chemical products are recorded when title transfers, either at the point of shipment or at the point of destination, depending on the contract with the customer. | |
Fuel Tech uses the percentage of completion method of accounting for equipment construction and license contracts that are sold within the Air Pollution Control technology segment. Under the percentage of completion method, revenues are recognized as work is performed based on the relationship between actual construction costs incurred and total estimated costs at completion. Construction costs include all direct costs such as materials, labor, and subcontracting costs, and indirect costs allocable to the particular contract such as indirect labor, tools and equipment, and supplies. Revisions in completion estimates and contract values are made in the period in which the facts giving rise to the revisions become known and can influence the timing of when revenues are recognized under the percentage of completion method of accounting. Such revisions have historically not had a material effect on the amount of revenue recognized. The completed contract method is used for certain contracts that are not long-term in nature or when reasonably dependable estimates of the percentage of completion cannot be made. When the completed contract method is used, revenue and costs are deferred until the contract is substantially complete, which usually occurs upon customer acceptance of the installed product. Provisions are made for estimated losses on uncompleted contracts in the period in which such losses are determined. |
Cost_of_Sales_Policies
Cost of Sales (Policies) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2015 | |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Cost of Sales, Policy | Cost of Sales |
Cost of sales includes all internal and external engineering costs, equipment and chemical charges, inbound and outbound freight expenses, internal and site transfer costs, installation charges, purchasing and receiving costs, inspection costs, warehousing costs, project personnel travel expenses and other direct and indirect expenses specifically identified as project- or product line-related, as appropriate (e.g., test equipment depreciation and certain insurance expenses). Certain depreciation and amortization expenses related to tangible and intangible assets, respectively, are also allocated to cost of sales. |
Selling_General_and_Administra1
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses (Policies) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2015 | |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses, Policy | Selling, General and Administrative Expenses |
Selling, general and administrative expenses primarily include the following categories except where an allocation to the cost of sales line item is warranted due to the project- or product-line nature of a portion of the expense category: salaries and wages, employee benefits, non-project travel, insurance, legal, rent, accounting and auditing, recruiting, telephony, employee training, Board of Directors’ fees, auto rental, office supplies, dues and subscriptions, utilities, real estate taxes, commissions and bonuses, marketing materials, postage and business taxes. Departments comprising the selling, general and administrative line item primarily include the functions of executive management, finance and accounting, investor relations, regulatory affairs, marketing, business development, information technology, human resources, sales, legal and general administration. |
AvailableforSale_Marketable_Se1
Available-for-Sale Marketable Securities (Policies) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2015 | |
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract] | |
Marketable Securities, Available-for-sale Securities, Policy | Available-for-Sale Marketable Securities |
At the time of purchase, marketable securities are classified as available-for-sale as management has the intent and ability to hold such securities for an indefinite period of time, but not necessarily to maturity. Any decision to sell available-for-sale securities would be based on various factors, including, but not limited to asset/liability management strategies, changes in interest rates or prepayment risks, and liquidity needs. Available-for-sale securities are carried at fair value with unrealized gains and losses, net of related deferred income taxes, recorded in equity as a separate component of other comprehensive income (OCI). Our marketable securities consist of a single equity investment with a fair value of $36 and $36 and no cost basis at March 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, respectively. | |
Purchases and sales of securities are recognized on a trade date basis. Realized securities gains or losses are reported in other income/(expense) in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The cost of securities sold is based on the specific identification method. On a quarterly basis, we make an assessment to determine if there have been any events or circumstances to indicate whether a security with an unrealized loss is impaired on an other-than-temporary (OTTI) basis. This determination requires significant judgment. OTTI is considered to have occurred (1) if management intends to sell the security; (2) if it is more likely than not we will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost basis; or (3)the present value of the expected cash flows is not sufficient to recover the entire amortized cost basis. The credit-related OTTI, represented by the expected loss in principal, is recognized in non-interest income, while noncredit-related OTTI is recognized in OCI. For securities which we do expect to sell, all OTTI is recognized in earnings. Presentation of OTTI is made in the income statement on a gross basis with a reduction for the amount of OTTI recognized in OCI. Once an other-than-temporary impairment is recorded, when future cash flows can be reasonably estimated, future cash flows are re-allocated between interest and principal cash flows to provide for a level-yield on the security. We have not experienced any other-than-temporary impairments during the periods ended March 31, 2015 and 2014. |
Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv1
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Tables) | 3 Months Ended | |||||||
Mar. 31, 2015 | ||||||||
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract] | ||||||||
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | The changes in accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income by component were as follows: | |||||||
Three Months Ended | ||||||||
March 31, | ||||||||
2015 | 2014 | |||||||
Foreign currency translation | ||||||||
Balance at beginning of period | $ | (471 | ) | $ | 18 | |||
Other comprehensive loss: | ||||||||
Foreign currency translation adjustments (1) | (161 | ) | (509 | ) | ||||
Balance at end of period | $ | (632 | ) | $ | (491 | ) | ||
Available-for-sale marketable securities | ||||||||
Balance at beginning of period | $ | 23 | $ | 19 | ||||
Other comprehensive income: | ||||||||
Net unrealized holding gain (2) | — | 46 | ||||||
Deferred income taxes (2) | — | (18 | ) | |||||
Total other comprehensive income | — | 28 | ||||||
Balance at end of period | $ | 23 | $ | 47 | ||||
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss | $ | (609 | ) | $ | (444 | ) | ||
-1 | In all periods presented, there were no tax impacts related to rate changes and no amounts were reclassified to earnings. | |||||||
-2 | In all periods presented, there were no realized holding gains or losses and therefore no amounts were reclassified to earnings. |
Earnings_per_Share_Data_Tables
Earnings per Share Data (Tables) | 3 Months Ended | ||||||
Mar. 31, 2015 | |||||||
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | |||||||
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted | The following table sets forth the weighted-average shares used in calculating the earnings per share for the three month periods ended March 31, 2015 and 2014. | ||||||
Three Months Ended | |||||||
March 31, | |||||||
2015 | 2014 | ||||||
Basic weighted-average shares | 22,927,000 | 22,641,000 | |||||
Conversion of unsecured loan notes | — | — | |||||
Unexercised options and unvested RSUs | — | — | |||||
Diluted weighted-average shares | 22,927,000 | 22,641,000 | |||||
StockBased_Compensation_Tables
Stock-Based Compensation (Tables) | 3 Months Ended | |||||||||||||
Mar. 31, 2015 | ||||||||||||||
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract] | ||||||||||||||
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs | The components of stock-based compensation for the three month periods ended March 31, 2015 and 2014 were as follows: | |||||||||||||
Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||||
March 31, | ||||||||||||||
2015 | 2014 | |||||||||||||
Stock options and restricted stock units | $ | 272 | $ | 424 | ||||||||||
Tax benefit of stock-based compensation expense | (103 | ) | (163 | ) | ||||||||||
After-tax effect of stock-based compensation | $ | 169 | $ | 261 | ||||||||||
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity | Stock option activity for Fuel Tech’s Incentive Plans for the three months ended March 31, 2015 was as follows: | |||||||||||||
Number | Weighted- | Weighted- | Aggregate | |||||||||||
of | Average | Average | Intrinsic | |||||||||||
Options | Exercise Price | Remaining | Value | |||||||||||
Contractual | ||||||||||||||
Term | ||||||||||||||
Outstanding on January 1, 2015 | 1,546,500 | $ | 11.62 | |||||||||||
Granted | — | — | ||||||||||||
Exercised | — | — | ||||||||||||
Expired or forfeited | (5,000 | ) | 6.51 | |||||||||||
Outstanding on March 31, 2015 | 1,541,500 | $ | 11.63 | 3.23 | $ | — | ||||||||
Exercisable on March 31, 2015 | 1,541,500 | $ | 11.63 | 3.23 | $ | — | ||||||||
Schedule of Nonvested Restricted Stock Units Activity | A summary of restricted stock unit activity for the three months ended March 31, 2015 is as follows: | |||||||||||||
Shares | Weighted Average | |||||||||||||
Grant Date | ||||||||||||||
Fair Value | ||||||||||||||
Unvested restricted stock units at January 1, 2015 | 977,069 | $ | 5.36 | |||||||||||
Granted | 336,000 | 3.37 | ||||||||||||
Forfeited | (180,000 | ) | 4.67 | |||||||||||
Vested | (220,470 | ) | 5.06 | |||||||||||
Unvested restricted stock units at March 31, 2015 | 912,599 | $ | 4.84 | |||||||||||
Business_Segment_and_Geographi1
Business Segment and Geographic Disclosures (Tables) | 3 Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||
Mar. 31, 2015 | |||||||||||||||||
Segment Reporting [Abstract] | |||||||||||||||||
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment | Information about reporting segment net sales and gross margin are provided below: | ||||||||||||||||
Three months ended March 31, 2015 | Air Pollution | FUEL CHEM | Other | Total | |||||||||||||
Control Segment | Segment | ||||||||||||||||
Revenues from external customers | $ | 6,857 | $ | 8,246 | $ | — | $ | 15,103 | |||||||||
Cost of sales | (4,321 | ) | (4,116 | ) | — | (8,437 | ) | ||||||||||
Gross margin | 2,536 | 4,130 | — | 6,666 | |||||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative | — | — | (8,203 | ) | (8,203 | ) | |||||||||||
Research and development | — | — | (872 | ) | (872 | ) | |||||||||||
Operating income (loss) | $ | 2,536 | $ | 4,130 | $ | (9,075 | ) | $ | (2,409 | ) | |||||||
Three months ended March 31, 2014 | Air Pollution | FUEL CHEM | Other | Total | |||||||||||||
Control Segment | Segment | ||||||||||||||||
Revenues from external customers | $ | 10,734 | $ | 7,927 | $ | — | $ | 18,661 | |||||||||
Cost of sales | (7,030 | ) | (3,780 | ) | — | (10,810 | ) | ||||||||||
Gross margin | 3,704 | 4,147 | — | 7,851 | |||||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative | — | — | (8,744 | ) | (8,744 | ) | |||||||||||
Research and development | — | — | (244 | ) | (244 | ) | |||||||||||
Operating income (loss) | $ | 3,704 | $ | 4,147 | $ | (8,988 | ) | $ | (1,137 | ) | |||||||
Schedule of Revenue from External Customers Attributed to Foreign Countries by Geographic Area | Information concerning Fuel Tech’s operations by geographic area is provided below. Revenues are attributed to countries based on the location of the customer. Assets are those directly associated with operations of the geographic area. | ||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended | |||||||||||||||||
March 31, | |||||||||||||||||
2015 | 2014 | ||||||||||||||||
Revenues: | |||||||||||||||||
United States | $ | 12,575 | $ | 9,229 | |||||||||||||
Foreign | 2,528 | 9,432 | |||||||||||||||
$ | 15,103 | $ | 18,661 | ||||||||||||||
Schedule of Disclosure on Geographic Areas, Long-Lived Assets in Individual Foreign Countries by Country | |||||||||||||||||
March 31, | December 31, | ||||||||||||||||
2015 | 2014 | ||||||||||||||||
Assets: | |||||||||||||||||
United States | $ | 59,176 | $ | 64,324 | |||||||||||||
Foreign | 27,287 | 27,147 | |||||||||||||||
$ | 86,463 | $ | 91,471 | ||||||||||||||
Contingencies_Tables
Contingencies (Tables) | 3 Months Ended | ||||||||
Mar. 31, 2015 | |||||||||
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | |||||||||
Schedule of Product Warranty Liability | Changes in the warranty liability for the three months March 31, 2015, and 2014, are summarized below: | ||||||||
Three Months Ended | |||||||||
March 31, | |||||||||
2015 | 2014 | ||||||||
Aggregate product warranty liability at beginning of period | $ | 268 | $ | 596 | |||||
Net aggregate expense (benefit) related to product warranties | 2 | (50 | ) | ||||||
Aggregate reductions for payments | (2 | ) | (14 | ) | |||||
Aggregate product warranty liability at end of period | $ | 268 | $ | 532 | |||||
Revenue_Recognition_Policy_Det
Revenue Recognition Policy (Detail) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2014 |
unit | contract | ||
contract | |||
Number of contracts in progress that were identified as a loss contract (in contracts) | 1 | 1 | |
Loss on contract termination | $5 | $4 | |
Unbilled receivables, current | 9,836 | 9,904 | |
Billings in excess of cost, current | $2,792 | $2,994 | |
Number of units with APC technology (in units) | 1,000 | ||
Minimum | |||
Contract term (in months) | 8 months | ||
Critical operational measurements (in measurements) | 3 | ||
Maximum | |||
Contract term (in months) | 16 months | ||
Critical operational measurements (in measurements) | 4 |
AvailableforSale_Marketable_Se2
Available-for-Sale Marketable Securities (Detail) (USD $) | Mar. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | ||
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract] | ||
Marketable securities, fair value | $36 | $36 |
Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv2
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Detail) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | ||
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2015 | Mar. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2014 |
Increase (Decrease) in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Roll Forward] | |||
Balance at beginning of period | $72,301 | ||
Balance at end of period | 70,221 | 72,301 | |
Foreign currency translation | |||
Increase (Decrease) in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Roll Forward] | |||
Balance at beginning of period | -471 | 18 | |
Total other comprehensive (loss) income | -161 | -509 | |
Balance at end of period | -632 | -491 | |
Available-for-sale marketable securities | |||
Increase (Decrease) in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Roll Forward] | |||
Balance at beginning of period | 23 | 19 | |
Other comprehensive (loss) income | 0 | 46 | |
Deferred income taxes | 0 | -18 | |
Total other comprehensive (loss) income | 0 | 28 | |
Balance at end of period | 23 | 47 | |
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss | |||
Increase (Decrease) in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Roll Forward] | |||
Balance at end of period | ($609) | ($444) |
Treasury_Stock_Detail
Treasury Stock (Detail) (USD $) | Mar. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 |
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified | ||
Equity [Abstract] | ||
Treasury stock (in shares) | 222,378 | 167,306 |
Cost of common stock held in treasury | $963 | $790 |
Earnings_per_Share_Data_Detail
Earnings per Share Data (Detail) | 3 Months Ended | |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2015 | Mar. 31, 2014 |
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | ||
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share (in shares) | 1,851 | 2,458 |
Earnings_per_Share_Data_Detail1
Earnings per Share Data (Detail) - Basic Earnings Per Share | 3 Months Ended | |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2015 | Mar. 31, 2014 |
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | ||
Basic weighted-average shares | 22,927 | 22,641 |
Conversion of unsecured loan notes | 0 | 0 |
Unexercised options and unvested RSUs | 0 | 0 |
Diluted weighted-average shares | 22,927 | 22,641 |
StockBased_Compensation_Detail
Stock-Based Compensation (Detail) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | |
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2015 | Mar. 31, 2014 |
Share-based compensation expense | $272 | $424 |
Stock Options | ||
Award vesting period | 10 years | |
Award service period (in years) | 4 years | |
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) | ||
Unrecognized compensation cost | $3,018 | |
Award vesting period | 3 years | |
Unrecognized compensation cost, period of recognition | 2 years 3 months 29 days | |
2014 Plan | ||
Number of shares originally reserved | 2,000,000 | |
Number of shares available for grant | 1,234,389 | |
Second Anniversary of Award Date | Stock Options | ||
Percent of options vesting | 50.00% | |
Second Anniversary of Award Date | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) | ||
Peer company review period (in years) | 2 years | |
Percentage of restricted stock units vesting | 67.00% | |
Second Anniversary of Award Date | Restricted Stock Units TSR | ||
Peer company review period (in years) | 2 years | |
Percentage of restricted stock units vesting | 67.00% | |
Third Anniversary of Award Date | Stock Options | ||
Percent of options vesting | 25.00% | |
Third Anniversary of Award Date | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) | ||
Percentage of restricted stock units vesting | 33.00% | |
Third Anniversary of Award Date | Restricted Stock Units TSR | ||
Percentage of restricted stock units vesting | 33.00% | |
Fourth Anniversary of Award Date | Stock Options | ||
Percent of options vesting | 25.00% |
StockBased_Compensation_Detail1
Stock-Based Compensation (Detail) - Stock-Based Compensation (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2015 | Mar. 31, 2014 |
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract] | ||
Stock options and restricted stock units | $272 | $424 |
Tax benefit of stock-based compensation expense | -103 | -163 |
After-tax effect of stock-based compensation | $169 | $261 |
StockBased_Compensation_Detail2
Stock-Based Compensation (Detail) - Stock Option Activity (USD $) | 3 Months Ended |
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2015 |
Number of Options (in shares): | |
Beginning balance | 1,546,500 |
Granted | 0 |
Exercised | 0 |
Expired or forfeited | -5,000 |
Ending balance | 1,541,500 |
Exercisable (in shares) | 1,541,500 |
Weighted-Average Exercise Price (in dollars per share): | |
Beginning balance | $11.62 |
Granted | $0 |
Exercised | $0 |
Expired or forfeited | $6.51 |
Ending balance | $11.63 |
Exercisable (in Dollars per share) | $11.63 |
Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (in years) | 3 years 2 months 23 days |
Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term (in years) | 3 years 2 months 23 days |
Outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value | $0 |
Exercisable, Aggregate Intrinsic Value | $0 |
StockBased_Compensation_Detail3
Stock-Based Compensation (Detail) - Restricted Stock Unit Activity (Restricted Stock, USD $) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2015 | |
Restricted Stock | |
Shares (in shares) | |
Beginning balance | 977,069 |
Granted | 336,000 |
Forfeited | -180,000 |
Vested | -220,470 |
Ending balance | 912,599 |
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value (in Dollars per share) | |
Beginning balance | $5.36 |
Granted | $3.37 |
Forfeited | $4.67 |
Vested | $5.06 |
Ending balance | $4.84 |
Debt_Detail
Debt (Detail) | 3 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 0 Months Ended | |||||||||||
Mar. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Mar. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Mar. 31, 2015 | Mar. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Jun. 27, 2014 | Jun. 27, 2014 | Mar. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Jun. 30, 2013 | Jun. 30, 2013 | Mar. 31, 2015 | Mar. 31, 2015 | Jun. 27, 2014 | |
USD ($) | USD ($) | Domestic Line of Credit | Domestic Line of Credit | China Facility | China Facility | China Facility | China Facility | China Facility | Standby Letters of Credit | Standby Letters of Credit | Amended Amount | Amount Available for Increase Upon Approval of Lender | Minimum | Maximum | Base Rate | |
quarter | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | CNY | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | USD ($) | China Facility | ||||
Line of credit, maximum borrowing capacity | $5,729,000 | 35,000,000 | $15,000,000 | $25,000,000 | ||||||||||||
Basis spread on variable rate (as percent) | 2.50% | 3.75% | 125.00% | |||||||||||||
Line of credit, amount outstanding | 0 | 0 | 818,000 | 1,625,000 | ||||||||||||
Maximum funded deb to EBITA ratio , debt | 2 | |||||||||||||||
Maximum funded to debt to EBITDA ratio, EBITDA | 1 | |||||||||||||||
Number of Quarters (in quarters) | 4 | |||||||||||||||
Annual capital expenditure limit | 10,000,000 | |||||||||||||||
Minimum tangible net worth | 50,000,000 | |||||||||||||||
Letters of credit, amount outstanding | 6,969,000 | 8,284,000 | 0 | 0 | 197,000 | 336,000 | ||||||||||
Interest rate period end (as a percent) | 7.00% | 7.00% | ||||||||||||||
Line of credit, remaining borrowing capacity | 8,031,000 | 6,716,000 | 4,714,000 | 3,727,000 | ||||||||||||
Line of credit, commitment fee percentage | 0.25% | |||||||||||||||
Interest paid | ($27,000) | ($29,000) |
Business_Segment_and_Geographi2
Business Segment and Geographic Disclosures (Detail) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2015 | |
segment | |
Segment Reporting [Abstract] | |
Number of reportable segments | 2 |
Business_Segment_and_Geographi3
Business Segment and Geographic Disclosures (Detail) - Reporting Segment Net Sales and Gross Margin (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2015 | Mar. 31, 2014 |
Revenues from external customers | $15,103 | $18,661 |
Cost of sales | -8,437 | -10,810 |
Gross margin | 6,666 | 7,851 |
Selling, general and administrative | -8,203 | -8,744 |
Research and development | -872 | -244 |
Operating loss | -2,409 | -1,137 |
Air Pollution Control Segment | ||
Revenues from external customers | 6,857 | 10,734 |
Cost of sales | -4,321 | -7,030 |
Gross margin | 2,536 | 3,704 |
Selling, general and administrative | 0 | 0 |
Research and development | 0 | 0 |
Operating loss | 2,536 | 3,704 |
FUEL CHEM Segment | ||
Revenues from external customers | 8,246 | 7,927 |
Cost of sales | -4,116 | -3,780 |
Gross margin | 4,130 | 4,147 |
Selling, general and administrative | 0 | 0 |
Research and development | 0 | 0 |
Operating loss | 4,130 | 4,147 |
Other | ||
Revenues from external customers | 0 | 0 |
Cost of sales | 0 | 0 |
Gross margin | 0 | 0 |
Selling, general and administrative | -8,203 | -8,744 |
Research and development | -872 | -244 |
Operating loss | ($9,075) | ($8,988) |
Business_Segment_and_Geographi4
Business Segment and Geographic Disclosures (Detail) - Operations by Geographic Area (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2015 | Mar. 31, 2014 |
Revenues: | ||
Revenues | $15,103 | $18,661 |
United States | ||
Revenues: | ||
Revenues | 12,575 | 9,229 |
Foreign | ||
Revenues: | ||
Revenues | $2,528 | $9,432 |
Business_Segment_and_Geographi5
Business Segment and Geographic Disclosures (Detail) - Assets by Geographic Area (USD $) | Mar. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | ||
Assets | ||
Assets | $86,463 | $91,471 |
United States | ||
Assets | ||
Assets | 59,176 | 64,324 |
Foreign | ||
Assets | ||
Assets | $27,287 | $27,147 |
Contingencies_Detail_Warranty_
Contingencies (Detail) - Warranty Liability (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2015 | Mar. 31, 2014 |
Change in Warranty Liability | ||
Aggregate product warranty liability at beginning of period | $268 | $596 |
Net aggregate expense (benefit) related to product warranties | 2 | -50 |
Aggregate reductions for payments | -2 | -14 |
Aggregate product warranty liability at end of period | $268 | $532 |
Income_Taxes_Detail
Income Taxes (Detail) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | ||
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2015 | Mar. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2014 |
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | |||
Effective tax rate (as a percent) | 35.00% | 8.00% | |
Federal tax rate (as a percent) | 34.00% | 34.00% | |
Unrecognized tax benefits (in Dollars) | $117 | $117 |
Goodwill_and_Other_Intangibles1
Goodwill and Other Intangibles (Detail) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended | |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Mar. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 |
reporting_unit | ||
Number of reporting units | 2 | |
Goodwill | $2,116 | $2,116 |
Fuel Chem Technology Segment | ||
Goodwill | $2,116 |
Fair_Value_Detail
Fair Value (Detail) (USD $) | Mar. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 |
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | ||
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] | ||
Marketable securities | $36 | $36 |