UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) [ X ] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended JULY 4, 1999 OR [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from ____________ to ____________ Commission File Number 0-19655 TETRA TECH, INC. ---------------------------------------------------------------- (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) DELAWARE 95-4148514 - -------------------------------- ------------------------------- (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer Identification incorporation or organization) number) 670 N. ROSEMEAD BOULEVARD, PASADENA, CALIFORNIA 91107 ----------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of principal executive offices) (626) 351-4664 ---------------------------------------------------- (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) NOT APPLICABLE ---------------------------------------------------- (Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report) Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter periods that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X No --- --- As of August 6, 1999, the total number of outstanding shares of the Registrant's common stock was 38,138,176. TETRA TECH, INC. INDEX PAGE NO. PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION Item 1. Financial Statements Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets 3 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income 4 Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows 5 Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements 9 Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 15 Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk 22 Risk Factors 23 PART II. OTHER INFORMATION Item 2. Changes in Securities and Use of Proceeds 30 Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K 30 Signatures 35 -2- PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION ITEM 1. Tetra Tech, Inc. Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets In thousands, except share data July 4, October 4, 1999 1998 ---------- ---------- (unaudited) ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS: Cash and cash equivalents .................................................. $ 9,293 $ 4,889 Accounts receivable - net .................................................. 80,041 68,834 Unbilled receivables - net ................................................. 69,622 59,888 Prepaid and other current assets ........................................... 9,227 4,955 Deferred income taxes ...................................................... 3,766 3,766 ---------- ---------- Total Current Assets .................................................... 171,949 142,332 ---------- ---------- PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT: Leasehold improvements ..................................................... 2,121 1,348 Equipment, furniture and fixtures .......................................... 34,760 25,616 ---------- ---------- Total ................................................................... 36,881 26,964 Accumulated depreciation and amortization .................................. (18,578) (13,219) ---------- ---------- PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT - NET ................................................... 18,303 13,745 ---------- ---------- INTANGIBLE ASSETS - NET ........................................................ 147,762 108,638 LOAN TO UNCONSOLIDATED AFFILIATE ............................................... 3,000 -- OTHER ASSETS ................................................................... 4,014 1,895 ---------- ---------- TOTAL ASSETS ................................................................... $ 345,028 $ 266,610 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY CURRENT LIABILITIES: Accounts payable ........................................................... $ 25,195 $ 24,027 Accrued compensation ....................................................... 19,597 15,614 Other current liabilities .................................................. 16,226 8,283 Current portion of long-term obligations ................................... 21,000 14,065 Income taxes payable ....................................................... 5,953 3,294 ---------- ---------- Total Current Liabilities ............................................... 87,971 65,283 ---------- ---------- LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS .......................................................... 35,336 33,546 ---------- ---------- COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY: Preferred stock - authorized, 2,000,000 shares of $.01 par value; issued and outstanding 0 shares .......................................... -- -- Exchangeable stock of a subsidiary ......................................... 13,570 15,411 Common stock - authorized, 50,000,000 shares of $.01 par value; issued and outstanding 38,132,018 and 28,630,600 shares at July 4, 1999 and October 4, 1998, respectively ........................... 381 287 Additional paid-in capital ................................................. 123,444 87,565 Cumulative translation loss ................................................ (584) -- Retained earnings .......................................................... 84,910 64,518 ---------- ---------- TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY ..................................................... 221,721 167,781 ---------- ---------- TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY ..................................... $ 345,028 $ 266,610 ---------- ---------- ---------- ---------- See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. -3- Tetra Tech, Inc. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited) In thousands, except per share data Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended ---------------------- ---------------------- July 4, June 28, July 4, June 28, 1999 1998 1999 1998 --------- --------- --------- --------- Gross Revenue .................................................... $ 157,091 $ 98,231 $ 399,147 $ 257,396 Subcontractor costs ........................................ 36,352 23,082 92,208 56,777 --------- --------- --------- --------- Net Revenue ...................................................... 120,739 75,149 306,939 200,619 Cost of Net Revenue .............................................. 88,189 54,405 232,778 149,530 --------- --------- --------- --------- Gross Profit ..................................................... 32,550 20,744 74,161 51,089 Selling, General and Administrative Expenses ..................... 15,598 8,636 33,120 21,605 Amortization of Intangibles ...................................... 1,353 697 3,386 2,022 --------- --------- --------- --------- Income from Operations ........................................... 15,599 11,411 37,655 27,462 Interest Expense ................................................. 649 624 2,143 1,433 Interest Income .................................................. (99) (114) (362) (254) --------- --------- --------- --------- Income Before Minority Interest and Income Tax Expense ....................................................... 15,049 10,901 35,874 26,283 Income to Minority Interest ...................................... -- 1,194 -- 1,397 --------- --------- --------- --------- Income Before Income Tax Expense ................................. 15,049 9,707 35,874 24,886 Income Tax Expense ............................................... 6,546 4,214 15,482 10,822 --------- --------- --------- --------- Net Income ....................................................... $ 8,503 $ 5,493 $ 20,392 $ 14,064 --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- Basic Earnings Per Share ......................................... $ 0.22 $ 0.16 $ 0.55 $ 0.41 --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- Diluted Earnings Per Share ....................................... $ 0.21 $ 0.15 $ 0.52 $ 0.39 --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding: Basic ...................................................... 37,801 35,184 36,805 34,695 --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- Diluted .................................................... 40,145 36,502 39,266 36,245 --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- --------- See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. -4- Tetra Tech, Inc. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow (Unaudited) In thousands Nine Months Ended ------------------------------- July 4, June 28, 1999 1998 ------------ ------------ CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: Net income.................................................................. $ 20,392 $ 14,064 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization......................................... 8,745 5,102 Undistributed earnings to minority interest........................... -- 1,397 Provision for losses on receivables................................... (1,105) (631) Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions: Accounts receivable................................................... 2,220 (16,655) Unbilled receivables.................................................. (3,446) 1,074 Prepaid and other assets.............................................. (3,906) (4,981) Accounts payable...................................................... (5,494) 4,937 Accrued compensation.................................................. 26 (304) Other current liabilities............................................. 170 (4,511) Income taxes payable.................................................. (824) (1,346) ------------ ------------ Net Cash Provided By (Used In) Operating Activities............... 16,778 (1,854) ------------ ------------ CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: Capital expenditures........................................................ (4,005) (2,374) Payments for business acquisitions, net of cash acquired.................... (33,963) (25,948) Payments on loans to unconsolidated affiliate............................... (3,000) -- ------------ ------------ Net Cash Used In Investing Activities............................. (40,968) (28,322) ------------ ------------ CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: Payments on long-term debt.................................................. (45,000) (27,519) Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt.................................... 48,359 49,000 Net proceeds from issuance of common stock.................................. 25,819 3,305 ------------ ------------ Net Cash Provided By Financing Activities......................... 29,178 24,786 ------------ ------------ EFFECT OF RATE CHANGES ON CASH.............................................. (584) -- ------------ ------------ NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS........................ 4,404 (5,390) CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD............................ 4,889 12,262 ------------ ------------ CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD.................................. $ 9,293 $ 6,872 ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------ SUPPLIMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION: Cash paid during the period for: Interest.............................................................. $ 1,804 $ 1,197 Income taxes.......................................................... $ 4,739 $ 12,168 (Continued) -5- Tetra Tech, Inc. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow (Unaudited) In thousands Nine Months Ended ----------------------- July 4, June 28, 1999 1998 ---------- ---------- SUPPLEMENTAL NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES: In February 1999, the Company purchased all of the capital stock of McCulley, Frick & Gilman, Inc. In conjunction with this acquisition, liabilities were assumed as follows: Fair value of assets acquired ............................................... $ 10,086 Cash paid ................................................................... (4,250) Issuance of common stock .................................................... (3,613) Other acquisition costs ..................................................... (70) ---------- Liabilities assumed ...................................................... $ 2,153 ---------- ---------- In May 1999, the Company purchased all of the capital stock of Collins/Pina Consulting Engineers, Inc. In conjunction with this acquisition, liabilities were assumed as follows: Fair value of assets acquired ............................................... $ 4,919 Cash paid ................................................................... (2,501) Issuance of common stock .................................................... (102) Other acquisition costs ..................................................... (70) ---------- Liabilities assumed ...................................................... $ 2,246 ---------- ---------- In May 1999, the Company purchased all of the capital stock of D.E.A. Construction Company. In conjunction with this acquisition, liabilities were assumed as follows: Fair value of assets acquired ............................................... $ 19,532 Cash paid ................................................................... (14,000) Covenant not to compete ..................................................... (250) Purchase price payable ...................................................... (185) Other acquisition costs ..................................................... (80) ---------- Liabilities assumed ...................................................... $ 5,017 ---------- ---------- In May 1999, the Company purchased all of the capital stock of BAHA Communications, Inc. In conjunction with this acquisition, liabilities were assumed as follows: Fair value of assets acquired ............................................... $ 3,355 Issuance of common stock .................................................... (2,133) Common stock held in escrow ................................................. (425) Other acquisition costs ..................................................... (70) ---------- Liabilities assumed ...................................................... $ 727 ---------- ---------- (Continued) -6- Tetra Tech, Inc. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow (Unaudited) In thousands Nine Months Ended -------------------------- July 4, June 28, 1999 1998 ---------- ---------- SUPPLEMENTAL NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES: In June 1999, the Company purchased all of the capital stock of Utilities & C.C., Inc. In conjunction with this acquisition, liabilities were assumed as follows: Fair value of assets acquired ........................................... $ 2,568 Issuance of common stock ................................................ (2,040) Other acquisition costs ................................................. (70) ---------- Liabilities assumed .................................................. $ 458 ---------- ---------- In June 1999, the Company purchased all of the capital stock of ASL Consultants, Inc. In conjunction with this acquisition, liabilities were assumed as follows: Fair value of assets acquired ........................................... $ 16,433 Cash paid ............................................................... (10,000) Other acquisition costs ................................................. (90) ---------- Liabilities assumed .................................................. $ 6,343 ---------- ---------- In June 1999, the Company purchased all of the capital stock of L.M.W. Associates, Inc., Cosentini Associates, Inc. and Cobin, Inc. and all of the limited liability partnership interests of Cosentini Associates IL LLP, Cosentini Associates MA LLP, Cosentini Associates DC LLP and Cosentini Associates FL LLP (collectively, CAA). In conjunction with these acquisitions, liabilities were assumed as follows: Fair value of assets acquired ........................................... $ 15,577 Cash paid ............................................................... (5,069) Other acquisition costs ................................................. (250) ---------- Liabilities assumed .................................................. $ 10,258 ---------- ---------- In December 1997, the Company, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Tetra Tech NUS, Inc., purchased the assets of certain environmental services businesses of Brown & Root, Inc. and Halliburton NUS Corporation, both of which were subsidiaries of Halliburton Company. In conjunction with this acquisition, liabilities were assumed as follows: Fair value of assets acquired ........................................... $ 27,794 Cash paid ............................................................... (24,872) Other acquisition costs ................................................. (325) ---------- Liabilities assumed .................................................. $ 2,597 ---------- ---------- (Continued) -7- Tetra Tech, Inc. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow (Unaudited) In thousands Nine Months Ended ------------------------------ July 4, June 28, 1999 1998 ----------- ----------- SUPPLEMENTAL NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES: In March 1998, the Company, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Whalen Service Corps Inc., purchased certain assets of TANCO LLC, dba Integration Technologies from ANTEC Corporation. This purchase was related to a limited liability company agreement between Whalen Service Corps Inc. and Sentrex Cen-Comm. In conjunction with this acquisition, liabilities were assumed as follows: Fair value of assets acquired....................................... $ 1,572 Cash paid........................................................... (623) ----------- Liabilities assumed.............................................. $ 949 ----------- ----------- In March 1998, the Company purchased all of the capital stock of C.D.C. Engineering, Inc. In conjunction with this acquisition, liabilities were assumed as follows: Fair value of assets acquired....................................... $ 2,299 Cash paid........................................................... (323) Issuance of common stock............................................ (1,294) Other acquisition costs............................................. (70) ----------- Liabilities assumed.............................................. $ 612 ----------- ----------- See accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. (Concluded) -8- TETRA TECH, INC. NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION The accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheet as of July 4, 1999, the condensed consolidated statements of income for the three-month and nine-month periods ended July 4, 1999 and June 28, 1998 and the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the nine-month periods ended July 4, 1999 and June 28, 1998 are unaudited, and in the opinion of management include all adjustments, consisting of only normal and recurring adjustments, necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position and the results of operations for the periods presented. The condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 4, 1998. The results of operations for the three and nine months ended July 4, 1999 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the fiscal year ending October 3, 1999. All share and per share amounts reflect, on a retroactive basis, the 5-for-4 stock splits effected in the form of 25.0% stock dividends, wherein one additional share of stock was issued on June 15, 1999 and September 15, 1998 for each four shares outstanding as of the record dates of May 14, 1999 and July 27, 1998, respectively. 2. EARNINGS PER SHARE Due to the Company's complex capital structure, the Company presents both basic and diluted Earnings Per Share (EPS). Basic EPS excludes dilution and is computed by dividing income available to common stockholders by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding and dilutive potential common shares. The Company includes as potential common shares the weighted average number shares of exchangeable stock of a subsidiary and the weighted average dilutive effects of outstanding stock options. The exchangeable stock of a subsidiary is non-voting and is exchangeable, on a basis of 1.25 shares of exchangeable stock for 1 share of Company common stock. 3. CURRENT ASSETS The Company considers all highly liquid investments purchased with a maturity of three months or less to be cash equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents totaled $9.3 million and $4.9 million at July 4, 1999 and October 4, 1998, respectively. -9- 4. MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS On December 31, 1997, the Company acquired, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Tetra Tech NUS, Inc., the assets of certain environmental services businesses of Brown & Root, Inc. and Halliburton Corporation, both of which are subsidiaries of Halliburton Company (collectively, NUS). NUS provides consulting, engineering and design services for the environmental remediation of contaminated air, water and soil conditions. The purchase price was valued at approximately $25.2 million, as adjusted, and consisted of cash. On March 2, 1998, Whalen Service Corps Inc. (WSC) agreed to participate in a partnership with Sentrex Cen-Comm and ANTEC Corporation to provide design, engineering, information management and construction services to support advanced communication system upgrades to the broadband information transport industries. The agreement required the purchase of certain assets of TANCO LLC from ANTEC Corporation for a price in cash of approximately $0.6 million. WSC initially held a 51.0% majority interest in Whalen/Sentrex LLC, a California limited liability company, while LAL Corp. held the remaining 49.0% minority interest. On March 26, 1998, the Company acquired 100.0% of the capital stock of C.D.C. Engineering, Inc. (CDE), a consulting and engineering firm specializing in civil engineering, transportation engineering, structural engineering and land surveying. The purchase has been valued at approximately $1.6 million, consisting of cash and 88,829 shares of Company common stock. On July 8, 1998, the Company acquired 100.0% of the capital stock of McNamee, Porter & Seeley, Inc. (MPS), a provider of engineering services with expertise in the areas of water, industrial wastewater and process controls. The purchase was valued at approximately $15.3 million, consisting of cash and 343,610 shares of Company common stock. Simultaneously with the acquisition, MPS distributed to its former shareholders accounts receivable having a net value of $8.0 million. On September 22, 1998, the Company acquired, through its subsidiary Tetra Tech Canada Ltd. (TtC), 100.0% of the capital stock of 1056584 Ontario Limited, 1056585 Ontario Limited, Venture Cable Limited, Cen-Comm Communications, Inc., Sentrex Electronics Inc. and LAL Corp. (collectively, the Sentrex Group of Companies (SGOC)), providers of engineering and technical services to the cable television, telephony and data networking industries. The purchase has been valued at approximately $19.2 million, consisting of cash and 1,150,442 shares of TtC exchangeable stock. The TtC exchangeable stock is exchangeable, on a basis of 1.25 shares of exchangeable stock for 1 share of Company common stock as described in the related purchase agreement. Upon completion of the SGOC acquisition, the Company beneficially owns 100.0% of Whalen/Sentrex LLC. On February 26, 1999, the Company acquired 100.0% of the capital stock of McCulley, Frick & Gilman, Inc. (MFG), a provider of professional environmental science and consulting services to private-sector clients. The purchase was valued at approximately $7.9 million, consisting of cash and 231,490 shares of Company common stock, and is subject to a purchase -10- price and purchase allocation adjustment based on the final determination of MFG's net asset value as of February 26, 1999. On May 7, 1999, the Company acquired 100.0% of the capital stock of Collins/Pina Consulting Engineers, Inc. (CPC), a provider of consulting engineering and related services primarily in the state of Arizona. The purchase was valued at approximately $2.7 million, as adjusted, consisting of cash and 6,172 shares of Company common stock. On May 19, 1999, the Company acquired 100.0% of the capital stock of D.E.A. Construction Company (DCC), a provider of engineering and network infrastructure services for cable television and fiber optic telephone networks including design and construction and maintenance capabilities of communications and information transport systems. The purchase was valued at approximately $14.3 million and consisted of cash and is subject to a purchase price and purchase allocation adjustment based on the final determination of DCC's net asset value as of May 19, 1999. Additionally, the Company paid $0.3 million to the President and Chief Executive Officer of DCC as consideration for a non-competition agreement. On May 21, 1999, the Company acquired 100.0% of the capital stock of BAHA Communications, Inc. (BCI), a supplier of infrastructure installation and maintenance services to the wireless personal communications industry. The purchase was valued at approximately $2.6 million and consisted of 176,168 shares of Company common stock and is subject to a purchase price and purchase allocation adjustment based on the final determination of BCI's net asset value as of June 30, 1999. Of the 176,168 shares of Company common stock, 29,272 shares are being held in escrow as contingent consideration until July 31, 2000 and will be released dependent upon BCI's operational performance, as specified in the related escrow agreement, during the previous 12-month period. Simultaneously with the acquisition, BCI distributed to its former shareholders accounts receivable having a net value of $1.0 million. On June 18, 1999, the Company acquired 100.0% of the capital stock of Utilities & C.C., Inc. (UCC), a supplier of infrastructure installation and maintenance services to the wireless personal communications industry. The purchase was valued at approximately $2.1 million and consisted of 137,930 shares of Company common stock and is subject to a purchase price and purchase allocation adjustment based upon the final determination of UCC's net asset value as of May 30, 1999. On June 25, 1999, the Company acquired 100.0% of the capital stock of ASL Consultants, Inc. (ASL), a provider of water and wastewater treatment, transportation, and other engineering services. The purchase was valued at approximately $10.1 million and consisted of cash and is subject to a purchase price and purchase allocation adjustment based upon the final determination of ASL's net asset value as of July 2, 1999. On June 30, 1999, the Company acquired 100.0% of the capital stock of L.M.W. Associates, Inc., Cosentini Associates, Inc. and Cobin, Inc., and 100.0% of the limited liability partnership interests of Cosentini Associates IL LLP, Cosentini Associates MA LLP, Cosentini Associates DC LLP and Cosentini Associates FL LLP (collectively, CAA). The purchase was valued at approximately $5.3 million and consisted of cash and is subject to a purchase price and -11- purchase allocation adjustment based upon the final determination of CAA's net asset value as of June 30, 1999. Simultaneously with the acquisition, CAA distributed to its former shareholders and partners accounts receivable having a gross value of $18.4 million. All of the acquisitions above have been accounted for as purchases and, accordingly, the purchase prices of the businesses acquired have been allocated to the assets and liabilities acquired based upon their fair values. The excess of the purchase cost of the acquisitions over the fair value of the net assets acquired was recorded as goodwill and is included in Intangible Assets - Net in the accompanying balance sheets. The Company values stock exchanged in acquisitions based on extended restriction periods and economic factors specific to the Company's circumstances. During fiscal 1998 and 1999, stock exchanged in acquisitions was discounted by 15.0%. The results of operations of each of the companies acquired have been included in the Company's financial statements as set forth in the related purchase agreements. The effect of unaudited pro forma operating results of the UCC, BCI, DCC, CPC, MFG, SGOC and CDE transactions, had they been acquired on September 29, 1997, is not material. Pro forma operating results assuming the Company had acquired CAA, ASL, MPS and NUS on September 29, 1997 is presented in Note 6. UNAUDITED PRO FORMA OPERATING RESULTS. 5. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE Accounts receivable are presented net of a valuation allowance to provide for doubtful accounts and for the potential disallowance of billed and unbilled costs. The allowance for doubtful accounts as of July 4, 1999 and October 4, 1998 was $3.6 million and $2.9 million, respectively. The allowance for disallowed costs as of July 4, 1999 and October 4, 1998 was $3.7 million and $9.8 million, respectively. Disallowance of billed and unbilled costs is primarily associated with contracts with the Federal government which contain clauses that subject contractors to several levels of audit. The Company establishes reserves on those contract receivables, especially those acquired in acquisitions, where there is substantial uncertainty as to their collection. In September 1995, the Company purchased the stock of PRC Environmental Management, Inc. (EMI). EMI contracts with the Federal government and at the time of acquisition, had outstanding audits for the years 1987 through 1995. Reserves for cost disallowances resulting from those audits were established at the time of acquisition. During the three months ended July 4, 1999, it was determined that approximately $4.4 million of the $10.7 million outstanding receivables relating to these years would ultimately be uncollectible due to cost disallowances. Accordingly, this amount was applied against the allowance for disallowed costs. It was further determined that the total reserve against these receivables exceeded the ultimate risk exposure by approximately $1.75 million. Accordingly, this amount was taken into income during the three months ended July 4, 1999. At July 4, 1999, approximately $2.1 million of these receivables remained uncollected and fully reserved. Should these amounts be collected in future periods, they will likewise be taken into income. However, as of July 4, 1999, collectibility was not assured and therefore these amounts remain fully reserved. Management believes that resolution of these matters will not have a material adverse impact on the Company's financial position or results of operations. -12- 6. UNAUDITED PRO FORMA OPERATING RESULTS The table below presents summarized unaudited pro forma operating results assuming that the Company had acquired CAA, ASL, MPS and NUS on September 29, 1997. These amounts are based on historical results and assumptions and estimates which the Company believes to be reasonable. The pro forma results do not reflect anticipated cost savings and do not necessarily represent results which would have occurred if the CAA, ASL, MPS and NUS acquisitions had actually taken place on September 29, 1997. Pro Forma Nine Months Ended ------------------------------------- July 4, 1999 June 28, 1998 ------------- ------------- Gross revenue $429,420 $344,030 Income from operations 39,139 29,774 Net income 36,709 14,055 Basic earnings per share 0.57 0.40 Diluted earnings per share 0.53 0.39 Weighted average shares outstanding: Basic 36,805 34,954 Diluted 39,265 36,507 7. COMPREHENSIVE INCOME Comprehensive income is the change in equity of a business enterprise during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances from non owner sources. These sources include net income and other revenues, expenses, gains and losses incurred. The Company includes as other comprehensive income translation gains and losses from subsidiaries with functional currencies different than that of the Company. For the three and nine months ended July 4, 1999, comprehensive income was approximately $8.7 million and $19.8 million, respectively. For the three and nine months ended July 4, 1999, the Company incurred net translation gains of $0.2 million and net translation losses of $0.6 million, respectively. The Company incurred no translation gains or losses for the three and nine months ended June 28, 1998. 8. LOAN TO UNCONSOLIDATED AFFILIATE During the nine months ended July 4, 1999, the Company had loans of $3.0 million outstanding to TANCO LLC, a 50% owned affiliate, for working capital needs. 9. SECONDARY OFFERING OF COMMON STOCK In February 1998, the Company, along with certain selling stockholders, offered 3,968,750 shares of its common stock through a public offering. The Company offered 1,250,000 shares and received approximately $22.0 million in net proceeds from the offering of these shares. These proceeds were used for the partial repayment of outstanding indebtedness under the Company's revolving credit facility. -13- 10. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS Effective August 2, 1999, the Company amended its revolving credit facility to increase its line of credit from $65.0 million to $80.0 million in order to provide for additional working capital and potential acquisition needs. This facility will be reduced to $65.0 million in February 2000. -14- ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS EXCEPT FOR THE HISTORICAL INFORMATION CONTAINED BELOW, THE MATTERS DISCUSSED IN THIS SECTION ARE FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS THAT INVOLVE A NUMBER OF RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES. OUR ACTUAL LIQUIDITY NEEDS, CAPITAL RESOURCES AND OPERATING RESULTS MAY DIFFER MATERIALLY FROM THE DISCUSSION SET FORTH BELOW IN THESE FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, REFER TO THE NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS INCLUDED ELSEWHERE IN THIS FILING. OVERVIEW Tetra Tech, Inc. is a leading provider of specialized management consulting and technical services in three principal business areas: resource management, infrastructure and communications. As a specialized management consultant, we assist our clients in defining problems and developing innovative and cost-effective solutions. Our management consulting services are complemented by our technical services. These technical services, which implement solutions, include research and development, applied science, engineering and architectural design, construction management, and operations and maintenance. Our clients include a diverse base of public and private organizations located in the United States and internationally. Since our initial public offering in December 1991, we have increased the size and scope of our business and have expanded our service offerings through a series of strategic acquisitions and internal growth. We derive our gross revenues from fees from professional services. Our services are billed under various types of contracts with our clients, including: - Fixed-price; - Fixed-rate time and materials; - Cost-reimbursement plus fixed fee; and - Cost-reimbursement plus fixed and award fee. In the course of providing our services, we routinely subcontract services. These subcontractor costs are passed through to clients and, in accordance with industry practice, are included in gross revenue. Because subcontractor services can change significantly from project to project, we believe net revenue, which is gross revenue less the cost of subcontractor services, is a more appropriate measure of our performance. Our cost of net revenue includes professional compensation and certain direct and indirect overhead costs such as rents, utilities and travel. Professional compensation represents the majority of these costs. Our selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses are comprised primarily of our corporate headquarters' costs related to the executive offices, corporate finance and accounting, information technology, marketing, and bid and proposal costs. These costs are generally unrelated to specific client projects and can vary as expenses are -15- incurred supporting corporate activities and initiatives. In addition, we include amortization of certain intangible assets resulting from acquisitions in SG&A expenses. We provide our services to a diverse base of Federal, state and local government agencies, and commercial and international clients. The following table presents, for the periods indicated, the approximate percentage of net revenue attributable to these client sectors: Percentage of Net Revenue ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended --------------------------------------- --------------------------------------- Client Sector July 4, 1999 June 28, 1998 July 4, 1999 June 28, 1998 - ------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------- ------------------ Federal government 36.1% 51.5% 39.6% 49.8% State & local government 17.4 11.4 15.6 12.1 Commercial 44.1 34.8 41.0 35.8 International 2.4 2.3 3.8 2.3 RECENT ACQUISITIONS As a part of our growth strategy, we expect to pursue complementary acquisitions to expand our geographical reach and the breadth and depth of our service offerings. During fiscal 1999, we made the following acquisitions: MCCULLEY, FRICK & GILMAN, INC. -- In February 1999, we acquired McCulley, Frick & Gilman, Inc. (MFG). The purchase was valued at approximately $7.9 million. Following the transaction we changed the name to MFG, Inc. MFG, a Colorado-based consulting and engineering firm, provides professional environmental science and consulting services to private-sector clients throughout the United States. COLLINS/PINA CONSULTING ENGINEERS, INC. -- In May 1999, we acquired Collins/Pina Consulting Engineers, Inc. (CPC). The purchase was valued at approximately $2.7 million. CPC, an Arizona-based consulting engineering firm, provides engineering and related services primarily to state and local governments in Arizona. D.E.A. CONSTRUCTION COMPANY -- In May 1999, we acquired D.E.A. Construction Company (DCC). The purchase was valued at approximately $14.3 million. DCC, a Colorado-based construction and field services firm, provides design and construction and maintenance of communications and information transport systems to the communications industry primarily in Colorado, Idaho and surrounding states. BAHA COMMUNICATIONS, INC. -- In May 1999, we acquired BAHA Communications, Inc. (BCI). The purchase was valued at approximately $2.6 million. BCI, a Nevada-based construction and field services firm, provides infrastructure installation and maintenance services to the wireless personal communications industry primarily in Nevada and the Southwestern United States. UTILITIES & C.C., INC. -- In June 1999, we acquired Utilities & C.C., Inc. (UCC). The purchase was valued at approximately $2.1 million. UCC, a Northern California-based construction and field services firm, provides infrastructure installation and maintenance services to the wireless personal communications industry primarily in California. -16- ASL CONSULTANTS, INC. -- In June 1999, we acquired ASL Consultants, Inc. (ASL). The purchase was valued at approximately $10.1 million. ASL, a Southern California-based consulting engineering firm, provides water and wastewater treatment, transportation, and other engineering services throughout California and Arizona to Federal, state, and local government and commercial clients. COSENTINI ASSOCIATES -- In June 1999, we acquired outstanding shares and partnership interests of certain companies affiliated with Cosentini Associates LLP (collectively, CAA). The purchase was valued at approximately $5.3 million. CAA, a New York-based engineering firm, provides engineering services for major buildings primarily in the Northeastern United States. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS The following table presents the percentage relationship of selected items to net revenue in our condensed consolidated statements of income: % Relationship to Net Revenue % Relationship to Net Revenue ----------------------------- ----------------------------- Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended ------------------ ----------------- July 4, 1999 June 28, 1998 July 4, 1999 June 28, 1998 ------------ ------------- ------------ ------------- Net revenue 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% Cost of net revenue 73.0 72.4 75.8 74.5 --------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Gross profit 27.0 27.6 24.2 25.5 Selling, general and administrative expenses 12.9 11.5 10.8 10.8 Acquisition amortization 1.2 0.9 1.1 1.0 --------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Income from operations 12.9 15.2 12.3 13.7 Net interest (expense) income (0.4) (0.7) (0.6) (0.6) --------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Income before minority interest and income tax expense 12.5 14.5 11.7 13.1 Income to minority interest -- (1.6) -- (0.7) --------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Income before income tax expense 12.5 12.9 11.7 12.4 Income tax expense 5.5 5.6 5.0 5.4 --------- ---------- ---------- ---------- Net income 7.0% 7.3% 6.6% 7.0% --------- ---------- ---------- ---------- --------- ---------- ---------- ---------- NET REVENUE. Net revenue increased $45.6 million, or 60.7%, to $120.7 million for the three months ended July 4, 1999 from $75.1 million for the comparable period last year. For the nine months ended July 4, 1999, net revenue increased $106.3 million, or 53.0%, to $306.9 million from $200.6 million for the comparable period last year. Included in net revenue for the three months and nine months ended July 4, 1999 was $1.75 million relating to the over accrual of an allowance for disallowed costs (See Note 5. in Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements). This allowance relates to amounts previously not recognized as revenue as they were deemed to be unallowable. These amounts were subsequently collected and therefore included as revenue. Excluding this adjustment, net revenue increased 58.3% and 52.1% for the three and nine months ended July 4, 1999, respectively. All client sectors continued to show net revenue increases in actual dollars. As a percentage of net revenue, decreases were realized in the Federal government sector due to growth in revenue from commercial clients and revenue contributed by acquired companies. These acquisitions provided increases in our revenue from both state and local governments and commercial clients. For the three months ended July 4, 1999, net revenue provided by companies acquired in the past 12 months totaled $40.9 million. Excluding this net revenue, we recognized 6.2% growth in our net revenue. For the nine months ended July 4, 1999, net revenue -17- provided by companies acquired in the past 12 months totaled $66.7 million. Excluding this net revenue, we recognized 19.7% growth in our net revenue. Gross revenue increased $58.9 million, or 59.9%, to $157.1 million for the three months ended July 4, 1999 from $98.2 million for the comparable period last year. For the nine months ended July 4, 1999, gross revenue increased $141.8 million, or 55.1%, to $399.1 million from $257.4 million for the comparable period last year. COST OF NET REVENUE. Cost of net revenue increased $33.8 million, or 62.1%, to $88.2 million for the three months ended July 4, 1999 from $54.4 million for the comparable period last year. As a percentage of net revenue, cost of net revenue for the three months ended July 4, 1999 was 73.0% compared to 72.4% for the comparable period last year. For the nine months ended July 4, 1999, cost of net revenue increased $83.2 million, or 55.7%, to $232.8 million from $149.5 million for the comparable period last year. As a percentage of net revenue, cost of net revenue for the nine months ended July 4, 1999 was 75.8% compared to 74.5% for the comparable period last year. These increases were primarily due to the volume increases in our resource management business area, as well as the higher cost of net revenue for the acquired companies. SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES. SG&A expenses, including amortization of intangibles, increased $7.6 million, or 81.6%, to $17.0 million for the three months ended July 4, 1999 from $9.3 million for the comparable period last year. As a percent of net revenue, SG&A expenses, including amortization of intangibles, increased to 14.1% for the three months ended July 4, 1999 from 12.4% for the comparable period last year. For the nine months ended July 4, 1999, SG&A expenses, including amortization of intangibles, increased $12.9 million, or 54.5%, to $36.5 million from $23.6 million for the comparable period last year. As a percentage of net revenue, SG&A expenses, including amortization of intangibles, increased 11.9% for the nine months ended July 4, 1999 from 11.8% for the comparable period last year. Amortization expense relating to acquisitions increased to 1.2% of net revenue for both the three months and nine months ended July 4, 1999 from 0.9% and 1.0% for the comparable periods last year. As a percentage of net revenue, the increase in SG&A expenses, including amortization of intangibles, for the three months ended July 4, 1999 was primarily related to the timing of expenses associated with upgrading and converting certain systems to be year 2000 compliant as well as the timing of expenses relating to further development of our corporate systems and processes. For the nine months ended July 4, 1999, our SG&A costs, excluding amortization of intangibles, remained flat at 10.8% of our net revenue. NET INTEREST EXPENSE. Net interest expense remained less than $1.0 million for the three months ended July 4, 1999. For the nine months ended July 4, 1999, net interest expense increased $0.6 million, or 51.1%, to $1.8 million from $1.2 million for the comparable period last year. This increase was primarily attributable to borrowings on our line of credit to facilitate acquisitions. INCOME TAX EXPENSE. Income tax expense increased $2.3 million, or 55.3%, to $6.5 million for the three months ended July 4, 1999 from $4.2 million for the comparable period last -18- year. For the nine months ended July 4, 1999, income tax expense increased $4.7 million, or 43.0%, to $15.5 million from $10.8 million for the comparable period last year. Certain expenses create permanent differences that impact our effective tax rate. Our current effective tax rate is 43.2% compared to 43.5% in fiscal 1998. LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES As of July 4, 1999, our working capital was $84.0 million, an increase of $6.9 million from October 4, 1998, of which cash and cash equivalents totaled $9.3 million. In addition, we have a credit agreement (the "Credit Agreement") with a bank which provided for a revolving credit facility (the "Facility") of $65.0 million. Under our Credit Agreement, we may also request standby letters of credit up to the aggregate sum of $20.0 million outstanding at any given time. Our Credit Agreement provided for a mandatory reduction of $5.0 million on December 15, 1999. Our Facility matures on December 15, 2000 or earlier at our discretion upon payment in full of loans and other obligations. Effective August 2, 1999, we amended the Credit Agreement to provide for a Facility of $80.0 million until February 2000, at which time the Facility will be reduced to $65 million. As of July 4, 1999, borrowings and standby letters of credit totaled $55.0 million and $1.4 million, respectively. In the nine months ended July 4, 1999, we generated $16.8 million from operating activities compared to our usage of $1.9 million for the comparable period last year. This increase was primarily attributable to our efforts to increase our efficiency in the timing of our billings and the collection of our receivables. Excluding cash used in non-recurring operating activities of acquired companies of $0.9 million, cash generated from operating activities would have been $17.5 million. In the nine months ended July 4, 1999, cash used in investing activities was $41.0 million compared to $28.3 million for the comparable period last year. This increase primarily was the result of business acquisitions. In the nine months ended July 4, 1999, cash used in financing activities was $29.2 million compared to cash generation of $24.8 million for the comparable period last year. During the nine months ended July 4, 1999, cash generated from operating activities and the proceeds of our secondary offering allowed us to reduce the outstanding borrowings on our Facility. We expect that internally generated funds, our existing cash balances and availability under the Credit Agreement, as amended, will be sufficient to meet our capital requirements through the end of fiscal 1999. However, we may seek to expand our borrowing capabilities to accommodate acquisition opportunities. We continuously evaluate the marketplace for strategic opportunities. Once an opportunity is identified, we examine the effect an acquisition may have on the business environment, as well as on our results of operations. We proceed with an acquisition if we determine that the acquisition is anticipated to have an accretive effect on future operations. However, as successful integration and implementation are essential to achieve favorable results, no assurances can be given that all acquisitions will provide accretive results. Our strategy is to position ourselves to address existing and emerging markets. We view acquisitions as a key component of our growth strategy, and we intend to use both cash and our securities, as we deem appropriate, to fund such acquisitions. -19- We believe our operations have not been and, in the foreseeable future, do not expect to be materially adversely affected by inflation or changing prices. MARKET RISKS We currently utilize no material derivative financial instruments which expose us to significant market risk. We are exposed to cash flow risk due to interest rate fluctuations with respect to our long-term debt. At our option, we borrow on our Facility (a) at a base rate (the greater of the federal funds rate plus 0.50% or the bank's reference rate) or (b) at a eurodollar rate plus a margin which ranges from 0.75% to 1.25%. Borrowings at the base rate have no designated term and may be repaid without penalty anytime prior to the Facility's maturity date. Borrowings at a eurodollar rate have a term no less than 30 days and no greater than 90 days. Typically, at the end of such term, such borrowings may be rolled over at our discretion upon payment in full of loans and other obligations. Accordingly, we classify total outstanding debt between current liabilities and long-term debt based on anticipated payments within and beyond one year's period of time. We currently anticipate repaying $21.0 of our outstanding indebtedness under the Facility in the next 12 months. However there can be no assurance that we will, or will be able to, repay our long-term debt in the manner described. We could incur additional debt under the Facility or our operating results could be worse than currently anticipated. YEAR 2000 We are working to resolve the potential impact of the year 2000 (Y2K) on our business operations and the ability of our computerized information systems to accurately process information that may be date-sensitive. Any of our programs that recognize a date using "00" as the year 1900 rather than the Y2K could result in errors or system failures. We utilize a number of computer programs across our entire operation. The primary information technology (IT) systems we utilize are (1) the accounting and financial systems which include general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing and collection, fixed assets, job cost accounting and payroll, and (2) human resource information management systems. We do not believe we have a material amount of non-IT systems upon which we rely. We have established both a Y2K review committee and a Y2K action team. The purpose of the review committee is to develop and communicate our Y2K plan to achieve our Y2K compliance mission. The purpose of the action team is to identify, remediate and implement plans to resolve Y2K related issues. Through the review committee and the action team, we are in the process of completing our full assessment of all issues relating to the Y2K. We have developed questionnaires regarding Y2K readiness to be used internally and externally. We have completed our internal assessment and are assessing the Y2K issues of our clients and vendors. We rely on certain software vendors who are the makers of Y2K compliance statements as they apply to our specific software. Our references to the Y2K compliance status of these systems are republications of their statements. Based on the information collected to date, we do not believe that the cost of addressing our Y2K issues will have a material adverse impact on our -20- financial position. We plan to devote all resources required to resolve any significant Y2K issues in a timely manner. STATE OF READINESS We began our risk assessment in 1995. Since that time we have procured and implemented certain accounting and financial reporting systems as well as contract administration and billing systems that have been certified as Y2K compliant by our vendors. Currently, only one operating unit which accounts for approximately 4.8% of our gross revenue is not Y2K compliant. We plan to either convert this unit or upgrade it to a Y2K compliant version of its existing applications in September 1999. In all cases, we believe that our financial and accounting systems will be Y2K compliant in a timely manner and will not be materially impacted by Y2K. We have installed a Y2K compliant human resource information management system. We are currently in the process of converting our non-Y2K compliant units to this system. The remaining units are deemed to be Y2K compliant by their vendors, however, they will ultimately be converted to this new system. In all cases, we believe that our human resource management information systems are Y2K compliant and will not be materially impacted by Y2K. We have expended or obligated approximately $2.6 million on the procurement of these systems, the conversion of data from legacy systems to these systems, and on the implementation and testing of these systems. We have extensive business with the Federal government. Should the Federal government, specifically the Department of Defense, experience significant business interruptions relating to non-Y2K compliance, we could be materially impacted. To the extent that other third parties upon which we rely, such as banking institutions, clients and vendors, are unable to address their Y2K issues in a timely manner, we could be materially impacted. We believe the worst case scenario relating to Y2K would be an extensive period of time in which the Federal government and other third parties could not process payments promptly. RISKS We believe the risks associated with non-Y2K compliance include: - our inability to invoice and process payments; - our inability to produce accurate and timely financials; - the impact on our cash flow and working capital needs; - the impact on our profitability; and - our potential liability to third parties for not meeting contracted deliverables. CONTINGENCY PLANS We currently do not have formal contingency plans for the failure of our financial and accounting systems. We have substantial experience in the conversion process from multiple -21- legacy systems to our vendor certified Y2K systems. We have an experienced and dedicated staff to perform the functions identified and are reasonably confident that the projected conversions will be accomplished as projected. We currently do not have formal contingency plans for the failure of our human resource information management system. Our implementation strategy was to install the system as simply as possible, with little customization. We have successfully installed the system and are in the process of loading data into the system and converting data from legacy systems where possible. We believe there is sufficient time to complete our conversions in order to meet the Y2K deadline. We maintain, as a matter of policy and practice, mitigation plans in the event of systems failure, which include regular backup of historical information. In conjunction with acquisitions, we obtain representations and warranties from the selling shareholders relating to the Y2K compliance of the company acquired. For the acquisitions made during the three months ended July 4, 1999, such representations and warranties were obtained. ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK. Please refer to the information we have included under the heading "Market Risks" in ITEM 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. -22- RISK FACTORS SOME OF THE INFORMATION IN THIS QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q CONTAINS FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS THAT INVOLVE SUBSTANTIAL RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES. YOU CAN IDENTIFY THESE STATEMENTS BY FORWARD-LOOKING WORDS SUCH AS "MAY," "WILL," "EXPECT," "ANTICIPATE," "BELIEVE," "ESTIMATE" AND "CONTINUE" OR SIMILAR WORDS. YOU SHOULD READ STATEMENTS THAT CONTAIN THESE WORDS CAREFULLY BECAUSE THEY: (1) DISCUSS OUR FUTURE EXPECTATIONS; (2) CONTAIN PROJECTIONS OF OUR FUTURE OPERATING RESULTS OR OF OUR FUTURE FINANCIAL CONDITION; OR (3) STATE OTHER "FORWARD-LOOKING" INFORMATION. WE BELIEVE IT IS IMPORTANT TO COMMUNICATE OUR EXPECTATIONS TO OUR INVESTORS. THERE MAY BE EVENTS IN THE FUTURE, HOWEVER, THAT WE ARE NOT ACCURATELY ABLE TO PREDICT OR OVER WHICH WE HAVE NO CONTROL. THE RISK FACTORS LISTED IN THIS SECTION, AS WELL AS ANY CAUTIONARY LANGUAGE IN THIS QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q, PROVIDE EXAMPLES OF RISKS, UNCERTAINTIES AND EVENTS THAT MAY CAUSE OUR ACTUAL RESULTS TO DIFFER MATERIALLY FROM EXPECTATIONS DESCRIBED IN FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS. THE OCCURRENCE OF ANY OF THE EVENTS DESCRIBED IN THESE RISK FACTORS AND ELSEWHERE IN THIS QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q COULD HAVE A MATERIAL ADVERSE EFFECT ON OUR BUSINESS, FINANCIAL CONDITION AND OPERATING RESULTS. UPON THE OCCURRENCE OF ANY OF THESE EVENTS, THE TRADING PRICE OF OUR COMMON STOCK COULD DECLINE. THERE ARE RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH OUR ACQUISITION STRATEGY THAT COULD ADVERSELY IMPACT OUR BUSINESS AND OPERATING RESULTS A significant part of our growth strategy is to acquire other companies that complement our lines of business or that broaden our geographic presence. During fiscal 1998, we purchased ten companies in five separate transactions. During the nine months ended July 4, 1999, we purchased seven companies. We expect to continue to acquire companies as an element of our growth strategy. Acquisitions involve certain risks that could cause our actual growth or operating results to differ from our expectations or the expectations of security analysts. For example: - We may not be able to identify suitable acquisition candidates or to acquire additional companies on favorable terms; - We compete with others to acquire companies. Competition may increase and may result in decreased availability or increased price for suitable acquisition candidates; - We may not be able to obtain the necessary financing, on favorable terms or at all, to finance any potential acquisitions; - We may ultimately fail to consummate an acquisition even if announced that we plan to acquire a company; - We may fail to successfully integrate or manage these acquired companies due to differences in business backgrounds or corporate cultures; - These acquired companies may not perform as we expect; - We may find it difficult to provide a consistent quality of service across our geographically diverse operations; and - If we fail to successfully integrate any acquired company, our reputation could be damaged. This could make it more difficult to market our services or to acquire additional companies in the future. -23- In addition, our acquisition strategy may divert management's attention away from our primary service offerings, result in the loss of key clients or personnel and expose us to unanticipated liabilities. Finally, acquired companies that derive a significant portion of their revenues from the Federal government and that do not follow the same cost accounting policies and billing procedures as we do may be subject to larger cost disallowances for greater periods than we typically encounter. If we fail to determine the existence of unallowable costs and establish appropriate reserves in advance of an acquisition we may be exposed to material unanticipated liabilities, which could have a material adverse effect on our business. OUR QUARTERLY OPERATING RESULTS MAY FLUCTUATE SIGNIFICANTLY, WHICH COULD HAVE A NEGATIVE EFFECT ON THE PRICE OF OUR COMMON STOCK Our quarterly revenues, expenses and operating results may fluctuate significantly because of a number of factors, including: - The seasonality of the spending cycle of public sector clients, notably the Federal government; - Employee hiring and utilization rates; - The number and significance of client engagements commenced and completed during a quarter; - Delays incurred in connection with an engagement; - The ability of clients to terminate engagements without penalties; - The size and scope of engagements; - The timing of expenses incurred for corporate initiatives; - The timing and size of the return on investment capital; and - General economic and political conditions. Variations in any of these factors could cause significant fluctuations in our operating results from quarter to quarter and could result in net losses. THE VALUE OF OUR COMMON STOCK COULD CONTINUE TO BE VOLATILE The trading price of our common stock has fluctuated widely. In addition, in recent years the stock market has experienced extreme price and volume fluctuations. The overall market and the price of our common stock may continue to fluctuate greatly. The trading price of our common stock may be significantly affected by various factors, including: - Quarter to quarter variations in our operating results; - Changes in environmental legislation; - Changes in investors' and analysts' perception of the business risks and conditions of our business; - Broader market fluctuations; and - General economic or political conditions. -24- IF WE ARE NOT ABLE TO SUCCESSFULLY MANAGE OUR GROWTH STRATEGY, OUR BUSINESS AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS MAY BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED We are growing rapidly. Our growth presents numerous managerial, administrative, operational and other challenges. Our ability to manage the growth of our operations will require us to continue to improve our operational, financial and human resource management information systems and our other internal systems and controls. In addition, our growth will increase our need to attract, develop, motivate and retain both our management and professional employees. The inability of our management to manage our growth effectively or the inability of our employees to achieve anticipated performance or utilization levels, could have a material adverse effect on our business. THE LOSS OF KEY PERSONNEL OR OUR INABILITY TO ATTRACT AND RETAIN QUALIFIED PERSONNEL COULD SIGNIFICANTLY DISRUPT OUR BUSINESS We depend upon the efforts and skills of our executive officers, senior managers and consultants. With limited exceptions, we do not have employment agreements with any of these individuals. The loss of the services of any of these key personnel could adversely affect our business. Although we have obtained non-compete agreements from certain principals and stockholders of companies we have acquired, we generally do not have non-compete or employment agreements with key employees who were not once equity shareholders of these companies. We do not maintain key-man life insurance policies on any of our executive officers or senior managers. Our future growth and success depends on our ability to attract and retain qualified scientists and engineers. The market for these professionals is competitive and we may not be able to attract and retain such professionals. CHANGES IN EXISTING LAWS AND REGULATIONS COULD REDUCE THE DEMAND FOR OUR SERVICES A significant amount of our resource management business is generated either directly or indirectly as a result of existing Federal and state governmental laws, regulations and programs. Any changes in these laws or regulations that reduce funding or affect the sponsorship of these programs could reduce the demand for our services and could have a material adverse effect on our business. OUR REVENUES FROM AGENCIES OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT ARE CONCENTRATED, AND A REDUCTION IN SPENDING BY THESE AGENCIES COULD ADVERSELY AFFECT OUR BUSINESS AND OPERATING RESULTS Agencies of the Federal government are among our most significant clients. During the nine months ended July 4, 1999, approximately 39.6% of our net revenue was derived from Federal agencies, of which 22.2% was derived from the Department of Defense (DOD), 12.5% from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 2.9% from the Department of Energy (DOE), and 2.0% from various other Federal government agencies. Some contracts with Federal government agencies require annual funding approval and may be terminated at their discretion. A reduction in spending by Federal government agencies could limit the continued funding of -25- existing contracts with them and could limit our ability to obtain additional contracts. These limitations, if significant, could have a material adverse effect on our business. Additionally, the failure of clients to pay significant amounts due us for our services could adversely affect our business. For example, we recently received notification from a Federal government agency that we are entitled to payments in excess of our billings. However, the agency involved must obtain specific funding approval for amounts owed to us and there can be no assurance this funding approval will be obtained. OUR CONTRACTS WITH GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES ARE SUBJECT TO AUDIT, WHICH COULD RESULT IN THE DISALLOWANCE OF CERTAIN COSTS Contracts with the Federal government and other governmental agencies are subject to audit. Most of these audits are conducted by the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA), which reviews our overhead rates, operating systems and cost proposals. The DCAA may disallow costs if it determines that we accounted for these costs incorrectly or in a manner inconsistent with Cost Accounting Standards. A disallowance of costs by the DCAA, or other governmental auditors, could have a material adverse effect on our business. In September 1995, we acquired PRC Environmental Management, Inc. (EMI). EMI also contracts with Federal government agencies and such contracts are also subject to the same governmental audits. At the time of acquisition, audits had not yet been completed or finalized. Accordingly, reserves were established for potential disallowances. Since then, the DCAA has completed audits of EMI's contracts for the fiscal years 1987 through 1995. As a result of these audits and negotiations with the DCAA, the DCAA disallowed approximately $4.4 million in costs which have been applied against the established reserves. OUR BUSINESS AND OPERATING RESULTS COULD BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED BY LOSSES UNDER FIXED-PRICE CONTRACTS OR TERMINATION OF CONTRACT AT THE CLIENT'S DISCRETION We contract with Federal and state governments as well as with the commercial sector. These contracts are often subject to termination at the discretion of the client with or without cause. Additionally, we enter into various types of contracts with our clients, including fixed-price contracts. Fixed-price contracts protect clients and expose us to a number of risks. These risks include underestimation of costs, problems with new technologies, unforeseen costs or difficulties, delays beyond our control and economic and other changes that may occur during the contract period. Losses under fixed-price contracts or termination of contracts at the discretion of the client could have a material adverse effect on our business. In fiscal 1999, we had a contract change with Tele-Communications, Inc. involving three turnkey contracts. This change was due in part to Tele-Communications, Inc.'s change in strategy from the use of turnkey contracts to the use of direct service contracts in the upgrading of its network systems. OUR INABILITY TO FIND QUALIFIED SUBCONTRACTORS COULD ADVERSELY AFFECT THE QUALITY OF OUR SERVICE AND OUR ABILITY TO PERFORM UNDER CERTAIN CONTRACTS -26- Under some of our contracts, we depend on the efforts and skills of subcontractors for the performance of certain tasks. Reliance on subcontractors varies from project to project. In the nine months ended July 4, 1999, subcontractor costs comprised 23.1% of our gross revenue. The absence of qualified subcontractors with whom we have a satisfactory relationship could adversely affect the quality of our service and our ability to perform under some of our contracts. OUR INDUSTRY IS HIGHLY COMPETITIVE AND WE MAY BE UNABLE TO COMPETE EFFECTIVELY We provide specialized management consulting and technical services to a broad range of public and private sector clients. The market for our services is highly competitive and we compete with many other firms. These firms range from small regional firms to large national firms which may have greater financial and marketing resources than ours. We focus primarily on the resource management, infrastructure and communications business areas. We provide services to our clients which include Federal, state and local agencies, and organizations in the private sector. We compete for projects and engagements with a number of competitors which can vary from 10 to 100 firms. Historically, clients have chosen among competing firms based on the quality and timeliness of the firm's service. We believe, however, that price has become an increasingly important factor. We believe that our principal competitors include, in alphabetical order, Black & Veatch LLP; Brown & Caldwell; Castle Tower Corporation; Camp, Dresser & McKee; CH2M Hill Companies Ltd.; Dames & Moore Group; EA Engineering, Science & Technology, Inc.; Earth Tech, Inc.; ICF Kaiser International, Inc.; IT Group Inc.; Mastec, Inc.; Montgomery Watson; OSP Consultants, Inc.; Roy F. Weston, Inc.; and URS Greiner Corporation. OUR SERVICES EXPOSE US TO SIGNIFICANT RISKS OF LIABILITY AND OUR INSURANCE POLICIES MAY NOT PROVIDE ADEQUATE COVERAGE Our services involve significant risks of professional and other liabilities which may substantially exceed the fees we derive from our services. Our business activities could expose us to potential liability under various environmental laws such as the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act of 1980 (CERCLA). In addition, we sometimes contractually assume liability under indemnification agreements. We cannot predict the magnitude of such potential liabilities. We currently maintain comprehensive general liability, umbrella and professional liability insurance policies. We believe that our insurance policies are adequate for our business operations. Professional liability policies are "claims made" policies; thus, only claims made during the term of the policy are covered. Should we terminate our professional liability policy and not obtain retroactive coverage, we would be uninsured for claims made after termination even if these claims are based on events or acts that occurred during the term of the policy. Additionally, our insurance policies may not protect us against potential liability due to various exclusions and retentions. Should we expand into new markets, we may not be able to obtain -27- insurance coverage for such activities or, if insurance is obtained, the dollar amount of any liabilities incurred could exceed our insurance coverage. Partially or completely uninsured claims, if successful and of significant magnitude, could have a material adverse affect on our business. WE MAY BE PRECLUDED FROM PROVIDING CERTAIN SERVICES DUE TO CONFLICT OF INTEREST ISSUES Many of our clients are concerned about potential or actual conflicts of interest in retaining management consultants. Federal government agencies have formal policies against continuing or awarding contracts that would create actual or potential conflicts of interest with other activities of a contractor. These policies, among other things, may prevent us from bidding for or performing contracts resulting from or relating to certain work we have performed for the government. In addition, services performed for a private client may create a conflict of interest that precludes or limits our ability to obtain work from other public or private organizations. We have, on occasion, declined to bid on projects because of these conflicts of interest issues. OUR INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS EXPOSE US TO RISKS SUCH AS FOREIGN CURRENCY FLUCTUATIONS In the nine months ended July 4, 1999, approximately 3.8% of our net revenue was derived from the international marketplace. Some contracts with our international clients are denominated in foreign currencies. As such, these contracts contain inherent risks including foreign currency exchange risk and the risk associated with expatriating funds from foreign countries. If our international revenue increases, our exposure to foreign currency fluctuations will also increase. We have entered into forward exchange contracts to address foreign currency fluctuations. WE COULD EXPERIENCE BUSINESS INTERRUPTIONS RELATING TO THE YEAR 2000 We are working to resolve the potential impact of the year 2000 (Y2K) on its business operations and the ability of its computerized information systems to accurately process information that may be date-sensitive. Any of its programs that recognize a date using "00" as the year 1900 rather than the Y2K could result in errors or system failures. We utilize a number of computer programs across our entire operation. The primary information technology systems we utilize are the accounting and financial and human resource information management systems. We began our risk assessment in 1995. Since that time we have procured and implemented certain accounting and financial reporting systems as well as contract administration and billing systems that have been certified as Y2K compliant by our vendors. Currently, only one of our operating units which accounts for approximately 4.8% of our gross revenue is not Y2K compliant. We plan to either convert this unit or upgrade it to a Y2K compliant version of its existing applications in September 1999. In all cases, we believe that our financial and accounting systems will be Y2K compliant in a timely manner and will not be materially impacted by Y2K. We have extensive business with the Federal government. Should the Federal government, especially the Department of Defense, experience significant business interruptions -28- relating to non-Y2K compliance, we could be materially impacted. To the extent that other third parties upon which we rely, such as banking institutions, clients and vendors, are unable to address their Y2K issues in a timely manner, we could be materially impacted. We believe that the worst case scenario relating to Y2K would be an extensive period of time in which the Federal government and other third parties could not process payments promptly, in addition to the Company's financial institutions not being able to supply the Company with its working capital needs. Additional risks associated with non-Y2K compliance include: - our inability to invoice and process payments; - our inability to produce accurate and timely financials; - the impact on our cash flow and working capital needs; - the impact on our profitability; and - our potential liability to third parties for not meeting contracted deliverables. -29- PART II. OTHER INFORMATION ITEM 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS. On May 7, 1999, we acquired 100.0% of the capital stock of Collins/Pina Consulting Engineers, Inc., an Arizona corporation (CPC), through stock purchases from the former shareholders of CPC (the "Stock Purchase"). In connection with the Stock Purchase, we issued an aggregate of 6,172 shares of our Common Stock, $.01 par value ("Common Stock"), to one of the former shareholders of CPC. For purposes of the Stock Purchase, each share of Common Stock was valued at $19.44. The issuance of Common Stock was made by private placement in reliance on the exemption from the registration provisions of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Act"), provided for in Section 4(2) of the Act. On May 21, 1999, we acquired 100.0% of the capital stock of BAHA Communications, Inc., a Nevada corporation (BCI), through a merger of a wholly-owned subsidiary with and into BCI (the "BCI Merger"). In connection with the BCI Merger, we issued an aggregate of 176,168 shares of our Common Stock to the former shareholders of BCI. For purposes of the BCI Merger, each share of Common Stock was valued at $17.08. The issuances of Common Stock were made by private placement in reliance on the exemption from the registration provisions of the Act, provided for in Section 4(2) of the Act. On June 18, 1999, we acquired 100.0% of the capital stock of Utilities & C.C., Inc., a California corporation (UCC), through a merger of a wholly-owned subsidiary with and into UCC (the "UCC Merger"). In connection with the UCC Merger, we issued an aggregate of 137,930 shares of our Common Stock to the former shareholders of UCC. For purposes of the UCC Merger, each share of Common Stock was valued at $17.40. The issuance of Common Stock was made by private placement in reliance on the exemption from the registration provisions of the Act, provided for in Section 4(2) of the Act. ITEM 6. EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K. (a) EXHIBITS 3.1 Restated Certificate of Incorporation of the Company (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 1, 1995). 3.2 Bylaws of the Company as amended to date (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1, No. 33-43723). 3.3 Certificate of Amendment of Certificate of Incorporation of the Company (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 3.4 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 4, 1998). -30- 10.1 Credit Agreement dated as of September 15, 1995 between the Company and Bank of America Illinois, as amended by the First Amendment to Credit Agreement dated as of November 27, 1995 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 1, 1995). 10.2 Second Amendment dated as of June 20, 1997 to the Credit Agreement dated as of September 15, 1995 between the Company and Bank of America Illinois (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended June 29, 1997). 10.3 Third Amendment dated as of December 15, 1997 to the Credit Agreement dated as of September 15, 1995 between the Company and Bank of America National Trust and Savings Association (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 28, 1997). 10.4 Fourth Amendment dated as of January 30, 1997 to the Credit Agreement dated as of September 15, 1995 between the Company and Bank of America National Trust and Savings Association (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended December 28, 1997). 10.5 Fifth Amendment dated as of July 6, 1998 to the Credit Agreement dated as of September 15, 1995 between the Company and Bank of America National Trust and Savings Association (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended). 10.6 Sixth Amendment dated as of July 21, 1999 to the Credit Agreement dated as of September 15, 1995 between the Company and Bank of America National Trust and Savings Association. 10.7 Security Agreement dated as of September 15, 1995 among the Company, GeoTrans, Inc., Simons Li & Associates, Inc., Hydro-Search, Inc., PRC Environmental Management, Inc. and Bank of America Illinois (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 1, 1995). -31- 10.8 Pledge Agreement dated as of September 15, 1995 between the Company and Bank of America Illinois (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.3 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 1, 1995). 10.9 Guaranty dated as of September 15, 1995, executed by the Company in favor of Bank of America Illinois (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.4 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 1, 1995). 10.10 1989 Stock Option Plan dated as of February 1, 1989 (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.13 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1, No. 33-43723). 10.11 Form of Incentive Stock Option Agreement executed by the Company and certain individuals in connection with the Company's 1989 Stock Option Plan (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.14 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1, No. 33-43723). 10.12 Executive Medical Reimbursement Plan (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.16 to the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1, No. 33-43723). 10.13 1992 Incentive Stock Plan (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.18 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 3, 1993). 10.14 Form of Incentive Stock Option Agreement used by the Company in connection with the Company's 1992 Incentive Stock Plan (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.19 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 3, 1993). 10.15 1992 Stock Option Plan for Nonemployee Directors (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.20 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 3, 1993). 10.16 Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement used by the Company in connection with the Company's 1992 Stock Option Plan for Nonemployee Directors (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.21 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 3, 1993). -32- 10.17 1994 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.22 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 2, 1994). 10.18 Form of Stock Purchase Agreement used by the Company in connection with the Company's 1994 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.23 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 2, 1994). 10.19 Employment Agreement dated as of June 11, 1997 between the Company and Daniel A. Whalen (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.16 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended June 29, 1997). 10.20 Registration Rights Agreement dated as of June 11, 1997 among the Company and the parties listed on Schedule A attached thereto (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.17 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended June 29, 1997). 10.21 Registration Rights Agreement dated as of July 11, 1997 among the Company and the parties listed on Schedule A attached thereto (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.18 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 28, 1997). 10.22 Registration Rights Agreement dated as of March 26, 1998 among the Company and the parties listed on Schedule A attached thereto (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.20 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended March 29, 1998). 10.23 Registration Rights Agreement dated as of July 9, 1998 among the Company and the parties listed on Schedule A attached thereto (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.22 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended June 28, 1998). 10.24 Registration Rights Agreement dated as of September 22, 1998 among the Company and the parties listed on Schedule A attached thereto (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.23 to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 4, 1998). -33- 10.25 Registration Rights Agreement dated as of February 26, 1999 among the Company and the parties listed on Schedule A attached thereto (incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10.24 to the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended April 4, 1999). 10.26 Registration Rights Agreement dated as of May 7, 1999 among the Company and the parties listed on Schedule A attached thereto. 10.27 Registration Rights Agreement dated as of May 21, 1999 among the Company and the parties listed on Schedule A attached thereto. 10.28 Registration Rights Agreement dated as of June 18, 1999 among the Company and the parties listed on Schedule A attached thereto. 11 Computation of Net Income Per Common Share. 27 Financial Data Schedule. (b) REPORTS ON FORM 8-K None -34- SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized. Dated: August 18, 1999 TETRA TECH, INC. By: /s/ Li-San Hwang ---------------------------------------- Li-San Hwang Chairman of the Board of Directors, President and Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) By: /s/ James M. Jaska ---------------------------------------- James M. Jaska Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) -35-