MATRIX SERVICE CO (MTRX)
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SEC company page: https://www.sec.gov/edgar/browse/?CIK=866273. Latest filing source: 0000866273-25-000069.
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Business
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Risk Factors
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Selected Fundamentals
| Metric | Value | Unit | FY | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 769,286,000 | USD | 2025 | 2025-09-10 |
| Net income | -29,462,000 | USD | 2025 | 2025-09-10 |
| Assets | 600,256,000 | USD | 2025 | 2025-09-10 |
Financials
Annual standardized facts from SEC companyfacts as of latest extracted filing date 2025-09-10. Source: https://data.sec.gov/api/xbrl/companyfacts/CIK0000866273.json. Derived margins, ratios, and free cash flow are computed from the extracted annual SEC facts.
| Metric | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 1,311,917,000 | 1,197,509,000 | 1,091,553,000 | 1,416,680,000 | 1,100,938,000 | 673,398,000 | 707,780,000 | 795,020,000 | 728,213,000 | 769,286,000 |
| Net income | 28,863,000 | -183,000 | -11,480,000 | 27,982,000 | -33,074,000 | -31,224,000 | -63,900,000 | -52,361,000 | -24,976,000 | -29,462,000 |
| Operating income | 40,882,000 | 4,859,000 | -10,479,000 | 37,930,000 | -36,625,000 | -43,747,000 | -87,854,000 | -52,887,000 | -30,113,000 | -35,068,000 |
| Gross profit | 125,991,000 | 81,003,000 | 91,936,000 | 131,951,000 | 102,176,000 | 32,765,000 | -1,206,000 | 30,820,000 | 40,473,000 | 39,677,000 |
| Diluted EPS | 1.07 | -0.01 | -0.43 | 1.01 | -1.24 | -1.18 | -2.39 | -1.94 | -0.91 | -1.06 |
| Operating cash flow | 33,587,000 | -18,746,000 | 74,671,000 | 41,394,000 | 44,085,000 | -2,971,000 | -54,196,000 | 10,247,000 | 72,571,000 | 117,471,000 |
| Capital expenditures | 13,939,000 | 11,908,000 | 8,711,000 | 19,558,000 | 18,539,000 | 4,354,000 | 3,345,000 | 9,009,000 | 6,994,000 | 7,685,000 |
| Assets | 564,967,000 | 586,030,000 | 558,033,000 | 633,394,000 | 517,310,000 | 467,556,000 | 440,793,000 | 400,504,000 | 451,351,000 | 600,256,000 |
| Liabilities | 249,401,000 | 264,221,000 | 239,190,000 | 281,437,000 | 209,421,000 | 182,017,000 | 213,087,000 | 219,020,000 | 287,169,000 | 457,540,000 |
| Stockholders' equity | 315,566,000 | 321,809,000 | 318,843,000 | 351,957,000 | 307,889,000 | 285,539,000 | 227,706,000 | 181,484,000 | 164,182,000 | 142,716,000 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 71,656,000 | 43,805,000 | 64,057,000 | 89,715,000 | 100,036,000 | 83,878,000 | 52,371,000 | 54,812,000 | 115,615,000 | 224,641,000 |
| Free cash flow | 19,648,000 | -30,654,000 | 65,960,000 | 21,836,000 | 25,546,000 | -7,325,000 | -57,541,000 | 1,238,000 | 65,577,000 | 109,786,000 |
Ratios
| Metric | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net margin | 2.20% | -0.02% | -1.05% | 1.98% | -3.00% | -4.64% | -9.03% | -6.59% | -3.43% | -3.83% |
| Operating margin | 3.12% | 0.41% | -0.96% | 2.68% | -3.33% | -6.50% | -12.41% | -6.65% | -4.14% | -4.56% |
| Return on equity | 9.15% | -0.06% | -3.60% | 7.95% | -10.74% | -10.94% | -28.06% | -28.85% | -15.21% | -20.64% |
| Return on assets | 5.11% | -0.03% | -2.06% | 4.42% | -6.39% | -6.68% | -14.50% | -13.07% | -5.53% | -4.91% |
| Liabilities / equity | 0.79 | 0.82 | 0.75 | 0.80 | 0.68 | 0.64 | 0.94 | 1.21 | 1.75 | 3.21 |
| Current ratio | 1.53 | 1.64 | 1.50 | 1.51 | 1.90 | 1.90 | 1.62 | 1.40 | 1.14 | 0.96 |
Industry Peer Context
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Financial Bridges
Income statement bridge from reported figures
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Free cash flow = operating cash flow - capital expenditures
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Financial Charts
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Figure provenance: SEC companyfacts. Latest point: FY 2025 ended 2025-06-30; accession 0000866273-25-000069; filed 2025-09-10. Concept: NetIncomeLoss. Source concepts: us-gaap:NetIncomeLoss.
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Figure provenance: SEC companyfacts. Latest point: FY 2025 ended 2025-06-30; accession 0000866273-25-000069; filed 2025-09-10. Concept: Assets. Source concepts: us-gaap:Assets.
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Quarterly
Quarterly standardized facts from SEC companyfacts as of latest extracted filing date 2026-05-07. Source: https://data.sec.gov/api/xbrl/companyfacts/CIK0000866273.json.
| Quarter | End Date | Revenue | Net Income | Diluted EPS | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-Q4 | 2019-06-30 | 12,812,000 | derived Q4 = FY annual - nine-month YTD | ||
| 2020-Q1 | 2019-09-30 | 6,151,000 | reported discrete quarter | ||
| 2023-Q1 | 2022-09-30 | -0.24 | reported discrete quarter | ||
| 2023-Q2 | 2022-12-31 | -1.22 | reported discrete quarter | ||
| 2023-Q3 | 2023-03-31 | -0.47 | reported discrete quarter | ||
| 2023-Q4 | 2023-06-30 | 205,854,000 | derived Q4 = FY annual - nine-month YTD | ||
| 2024-Q1 | 2023-09-30 | 197,659,000 | -0.12 | reported discrete quarter | |
| 2024-Q2 | 2023-12-31 | 175,042,000 | -2,851,000 | -0.10 | reported discrete quarter |
| 2024-Q3 | 2024-03-31 | 166,013,000 | -14,581,000 | -0.53 | reported discrete quarter |
| 2024-Q4 | 2024-06-30 | 189,499,000 | -4,377,000 | derived Q4 = FY annual - nine-month YTD | |
| 2025-Q1 | 2024-09-30 | 165,579,000 | -9,223,000 | -0.33 | reported discrete quarter |
| 2025-Q2 | 2024-12-31 | 187,169,000 | -5,533,000 | -0.20 | reported discrete quarter |
| 2025-Q3 | 2025-03-31 | 200,161,000 | -3,434,000 | -0.12 | reported discrete quarter |
| 2025-Q4 | 2025-06-30 | 216,377,000 | -11,272,000 | derived Q4 = FY annual - nine-month YTD | |
| 2026-Q1 | 2025-09-30 | 211,884,000 | -3,663,000 | -0.13 | reported discrete quarter |
| 2026-Q2 | 2025-12-31 | 210,508,000 | -894,000 | -0.03 | reported discrete quarter |
| 2026-Q3 | 2026-03-31 | 206,709,000 | 835,000 | 0.03 | reported discrete quarter |
Quarterly Charts
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Figure provenance: SEC companyfacts. Latest point: FY 2026 ended 2026-03-31; accession 0000866273-26-000029; filed 2026-05-07. Concept: NetIncomeLoss. Source concepts: us-gaap:NetIncomeLoss.
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Macro Cross-References
- CPIAUCSL - Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: All Items in U.S. City Average
- UNRATE - Unemployment Rate
- FEDFUNDS - Federal Funds Effective Rate
- CES0500000003 - Average Hourly Earnings of All Employees, Total Private
- DFEDTARU - Federal Funds Target Range - Upper Limit
- DFEDTARL - Federal Funds Target Range - Lower Limit
- DGS3MO - Market Yield on U.S. Treasury Securities at 3-Month Constant Maturity
- DGS2 - Market Yield on U.S. Treasury Securities at 2-Year Constant Maturity
- DGS10 - Market Yield on U.S. Treasury Securities at 10-Year Constant Maturity
- DGS30 - Market Yield on U.S. Treasury Securities at 30-Year Constant Maturity
- T10Y2Y - 10-Year Treasury Constant Maturity Minus 2-Year Treasury Constant Maturity
- CPILFESL - Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: All Items Less Food and Energy
- CPIUFDSL - Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Food
- CPIENGSL - Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Energy
- CUSR0000SAH1 - Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Shelter
- PCEPI - Personal Consumption Expenditures: Chain-type Price Index
- PCEPILFE - Personal Consumption Expenditures Excluding Food and Energy: Chain-type Price Index
- PPIACO - Producer Price Index by Commodity: All Commodities
- T10YIE - 10-Year Breakeven Inflation Rate
- U6RATE - Total Unemployed, Plus All Marginally Attached Workers Plus Total Employed Part Time for Economic Reasons
- PAYEMS - All Employees, Total Nonfarm
- CIVPART - Labor Force Participation Rate
- EMRATIO - Employment-Population Ratio
- UNEMPLOY - Unemployed
- CE16OV - Employment Level
- ICSA - Initial Claims
- JTSJOL - Job Openings: Total Nonfarm
- JTSQUR - Quits: Total Nonfarm
- GDPC1 - Real Gross Domestic Product
- A191RL1Q225SBEA - Real Gross Domestic Product: Percent Change from Preceding Period
- INDPRO - Industrial Production: Total Index
- TCU - Capacity Utilization: Total Index
- HOUST - New Privately-Owned Housing Units Started: Total Units
- PERMIT - New Privately-Owned Housing Units Authorized in Permit-Issuing Places: Total Units
- RSAFS - Advance Retail Sales: Retail Trade
- PCE - Personal Consumption Expenditures
- DSPIC96 - Real Disposable Personal Income
- PSAVERT - Personal Saving Rate
- M2SL - M2
- BOPGSTB - U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services: Balance
- MSPUS - Median Sales Price of Houses Sold for the United States
- HSN1F - New One Family Houses Sold: United States
- RHORUSQ156N - Homeownership Rate in the United States
- TTLCONS - Total Construction Spending: Total Construction in the United States
- RRVRUSQ156N - Rental Vacancy Rate in the United States
- TOTALSL - Total Consumer Credit Owned and Securitized
- REVOLSL - Revolving Consumer Credit Owned and Securitized
- DRCCLACBS - Delinquency Rate on Credit Card Loans, All Commercial Banks
- GDP - Gross Domestic Product
- GPDI - Gross Private Domestic Investment
- GCE - Government Consumption Expenditures and Gross Investment
- PCEC - Personal Consumption Expenditures
- NETEXP - Net Exports of Goods and Services
- GFDEBTN - Federal Debt: Total Public Debt
- GFDEGDQ188S - Federal Debt: Total Public Debt as Percent of Gross Domestic Product
- FYFSD - Federal Surplus or Deficit
- FGRECPT - Federal Government Current Receipts
- FGEXPND - Federal Government: Current Expenditures
- MANEMP - All Employees, Manufacturing
- USCONS - All Employees, Construction
- USTRADE - All Employees, Retail Trade
- USFIRE - All Employees, Financial Activities
- USGOVT - All Employees, Government
- AWHAETP - Average Weekly Hours of All Employees, Total Private
- DGORDER - Manufacturers' New Orders: Durable Goods
- NEWORDER - Manufacturers' New Orders: Nondefense Capital Goods Excluding Aircraft
- BUSINV - Total Business Inventories
- EXPGS - Exports of Goods and Services
- IMPGS - Imports of Goods and Services
- IR - Import Price Index (End Use): All Commodities
- PPIFIS - Producer Price Index by Commodity: Final Demand
Latest quarter (10-Q)
Latest 10-Q source: 0000866273-26-000029.
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Form 10-Q includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included in this Form 10-Q which address activities, events or developments which we expect, believe or anticipate will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. The words “believes,” “intends,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “projects,” “estimates,” “predicts” and similar expressions are also intended to identify forward-looking statements. Although we believe that our expectations regarding future events are based on reasonable assumptions, we can give no assurance that such expectations or assumptions will be achieved. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements are described under Item 1A of Part I of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025.
These forward-looking statements include, among others, such things as:
•amounts and nature of future project awards, revenue and margins from each of our segments;
•our ability to generate sufficient cash from operations, access our credit facility, or raise cash in order to meet our short and long-term capital requirements;
•our ability to comply with the covenants in the ABL Facility;
•the impact to our business from economic, market or business conditions in general and in the natural gas, oil, petrochemical, industrial and power industries in particular;
•the impact of interest rates and inflation on our operating expenses and our business operations;
•the likely impact of new or existing regulations or market forces on the demand for our services;
•the impact to our business from disruptions to supply chains, inflation and availability of materials and labor;
•our expectations with respect to the likelihood of a future impairment;
•our expectations regarding pending litigation; and
•expansion and other trends of the industries we serve.
These statements are based on certain assumptions and analyses we made in light of our experience and our historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments as well as other factors we believe are appropriate. However, whether actual results and developments will conform to our expectations and predictions is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from our expectations, including:
•any risks discussed in this Form 10-Q, our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025, and in our other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission;
•economic, market or business conditions in general, disruptions in the global supply chain, and in the natural gas, power, oil, petrochemical, industrial and power industries in particular;
•the transition to renewable energy sources and its impact on our current customer base;
•the under- or over-utilization of our work force;
•unexpected adjustments to our remaining performance obligations or backlog;
•delays in the commencement or progression of major projects, whether due to permitting issues or other factors;
•reduced creditworthiness of our customer base and the higher risk of non-payment of receivables;
•the inherently uncertain outcome of current and future litigation;
•the adequacy of our reserves for claims and contingencies; and
•changes in laws or regulations, including the imposition, cancellation or delay of tariffs on imported goods.
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Consequently, all of the forward-looking statements made in this Form 10-Q are qualified by these cautionary statements and there can be no assurance that the actual results or developments anticipated by us will be realized or, even if substantially realized, that they will have the expected consequences or effects on our business operations. We assume no obligation to update, except as required by law, any such forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Investors should note that we announce material financial information in SEC filings, press releases, presentations and public conference calls. Based on guidance from the SEC, we may use the Investors section of our website (www.matrixservicecompany.com) to communicate with investors and we intend to post presentations and other materials there. It is possible that the financial and other information posted to our website could be deemed to be material information.
The information on our website is not part of, and is not incorporated into, this report.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Overview
We operate our business through a number of different operating subsidiaries, which are organized into three reportable segments based on the type of work performed and the markets serviced:
•Storage and Terminal Solutions: primarily consists of engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction services related to cryogenic and other specialty tanks and terminals for LNG, NGLs such as butane, propane, ethane, ethylene, and other liquid petroleum products, as well as hydrogen and ammonia. We also perform work related to traditional aboveground crude oil and refined product storage tanks and terminals. This segment also includes terminal balance of plant work, truck and rail loading/offloading facilities, and marine structures as well as storage tank and terminal maintenance and repair. Finally, we manufacture and sell precision engineered specialty tank products, including geodesic domes, aluminum internal floating roofs, floating suction and skimmer systems, roof drain systems and floating roof seals.
•Utility and Power Infrastructure: primarily consists of engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction services to support growing demand for LNG utility peak shaving facilities. We also perform power delivery work for public and private utilities, including construction of new substations, upgrades of existing substations, and maintenance. We also provide construction services to a variety of power generation facilities, including natural gas fired facilities in simple or combined cycle configurations for base load, peaking, and backup power supply.
•Process and Industrial Facilities: primarily consists of plant maintenance, repair, and turnarounds in the downstream and midstream markets for energy clients including refining and processing of crude oil, fractionating, and marketing of natural gas and NGLs. We also perform engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction for refinery upgrades and retrofits for renewable fuels, including hydrogen processing, production, loading and distribution facilities. We also engineer and construct thermal vacuum test chambers for aerospace and defense industries and other infrastructure for industries including chemicals, petrochemical, sulfur, mining and minerals, cement, agriculture, wastewater treatment facilities and other industrial customers.
Operational Update
The third quarter of fiscal 2026 marked a significant inflection point for our business, as we returned to profitability. For the three months ended March 31, 2026, we reported net income of $0.8 million, compared to a net loss of $3.4 million in the same period last year. This improvement reflects the successful execution of our strategic initiatives, including disciplined project management and targeted restructuring actions.
Our gross margin increased to 8.3% in the third quarter of fiscal 2026, up from 6.4% in the same period last year, driven by improved project execution in our Storage and Terminal Solutions and Utility and Power Infrastructure segments. These results demonstrate the positive impact of our efforts to enhance operational efficiency and optimize our project portfolio. Additionally, the reduction in selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses, which are down 14% year-over-year, reflects the benefits of our organizational restructuring and ongoing cost discipline.
While our return to profitability is an important milestone, we recognize that further work is required to achieve our long-term financial objectives. Overhead cost absorption remains an area of focus. We continue to pursue opportunities to better align our cost structure with current and anticipated business volumes, including the reallocation of resources and the streamlining of support functions. Moreover, although SG&A leverage improved this quarter, we are committed to driving additional efficiencies to ensure that our overhead costs scale appropriately as revenue grows. To that end, in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026, we have taken a number of actions aimed at further reducing our cost structure by reducing our workforce, including the elimination of our Chief Administrative Officer position.
In addition to these actions, during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026, we announced the planned departure of our Chief Financial Officer, Kevin Cavanah, which is expected to occur in September 2026. We have retained a leading executive search firm to conduct a comprehensive search for our next Chief Financial Officer who will work alongside our incoming President and Chief Executive Officer Shawn Payne to lead the organization in fiscal 2027 and beyond.
Looking ahead, we will maintain our focus on revenue and profitability growth through disciplined project selection, operational execution, and cost management. These priorities are essential to sustaining profitability, improving returns on invested capital, and positioning the company for long-term growth. We believe that the actions we are taking will further strengthen our competitive position and enhance value for our stockholders.
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Backlog
We define backlog as the total dollar amount of revenue that we expect to recognize as a result of performing work that has been awarded to us through a signed contract, limited notice to proceed ("LNTP") or other type of assurance that we consider firm. The following arrangements are considered firm:
•fixed-price awards;
•minimum customer commitments on cost plus arrangements; and
•certain time and material arrangements in which the estimated value is firm or can be estimated with a reasonable amount of certainty in both timing and amounts.
For long-term maintenance contracts with no minimum commitments and other established customer agreements, we include only the amounts that we expect to recognize as revenue over the next 12 months. For arrangements in which we have received a LNTP, we include the entire scope of work in our backlog if we conclude that the likelihood of the full project proceeding is probable. For all other arrangements, we calculate backlog as the estimated contract amount less revenue recognized as of the reporting date. Backlog differs from the amount of our remaining performance obligations, which are described in Note 2 - Revenue in the notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements. Differences are due primarily to the inclusion within our backlog of estimates of future revenue under long-term maintenance contracts; future revenue for the full scope of work for certain arrangements where we have received an LNTP; and future revenue for arrangements where we have received assurance that we consider firm, but the associated contract has not been fully executed.
The following table provides a summary of changes in our backlog for the three months ended March 31, 2026:
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Latest 10-K MD&A
Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Management’s discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations is based on our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”). GAAP represents a comprehensive set of accounting and disclosure rules and requirements, the application of which requires management judgments and estimates including, in certain circumstances, choices between acceptable GAAP alternatives. The preparation of these consolidated financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities, if any, at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. We base our estimates on historical experience and various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results could differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part II, Item 8 - Financial Statements and Supplementary Data in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, contains a comprehensive summary of our significant accounting policies. The following is a discussion of our most critical accounting policies, estimates, judgments and uncertainties that are inherent in our application of GAAP.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Reportable Segments
We operate our business through three reportable segments:
•Storage and Terminal Solutions: primarily consists of engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction services related to cryogenic and other specialty tanks and terminals for LNG, NGLs, hydrogen, ammonia, propane, butane, liquid nitrogen/liquid oxygen, and liquid petroleum. We also perform work related to traditional aboveground crude oil and refined product storage tanks and terminals. This segment also includes terminal balance of plant work, truck and rail loading/offloading facilities, and marine structures as well as storage tank and terminal maintenance and repair. Finally, we manufacture and sell precision engineered specialty tank products, including geodesic domes, aluminum internal floating roofs, floating suction and skimmer systems, roof drain systems and floating roof seals.
•Utility and Power Infrastructure: primarily consists of engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction services to support growing demand for LNG utility peak shaving facilities. We also perform power delivery work for public and private utilities, including construction of new substations, upgrades of existing substations, and maintenance. We also provide construction services to a variety of power generation facilities, including natural gas fired facilities in simple or combined cycle configurations.
•Process and Industrial Facilities: primarily consists of plant maintenance, repair, and turnarounds in the downstream and midstream markets for energy clients including refining and processing of crude oil, fractionating, and marketing of natural gas and natural gas liquids. We also perform engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction for refinery upgrades and retrofits for renewable fuels, including hydrogen processing, production, loading and distribution facilities. We also engineer and construct thermal vacuum test chambers for aerospace and defense industries and other infrastructure for industries including chemicals, petrochemical, sulfur, mining and minerals primarily in the extraction of non-ferrous metals, cement, agriculture, wastewater treatment facilities and other industrial customers.
Overview
Significant period to period changes in revenue, gross profits and operating results between fiscal 2025 and fiscal 2024 are discussed below on a consolidated basis for each segment. A discussion of results of operations changes between fiscal 2024 and fiscal 2023 is included in Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2024, which was filed with the SEC on September 10, 2024.
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Matrix Service Company
Results of Operations
(In thousands)
Operational Update
Operating activity increased each quarter during fiscal 2025 as quarterly revenues grew from $165.6 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2025 to $216.4 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, an increase of 31% and the highest levels since the third quarter of fiscal 2020, which marked the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. The increase was the result of advancing work on several multiyear projects currently in backlog.
Project awards during fiscal 2025 were $726.0 million, resulting in a current year book-to-bill ratio of 0.9x, and maintaining our backlog at near-record levels of $1.4 billion. Award activity was driven by our Storage and Terminal solutions segment, and included the award of a large specialty storage project. The market drivers for each of our segments are strong and include increased oil and gas demand, the clean energy transition, low-cost feed stock, increased power demands associated with data centers, industrial reshoring/onshoring, grid reliability and electrical supply assurance. As a result, we believe we will have strong award activity in the coming year. While our award activity during the year was strong, heightened macroeconomic uncertainty and the evolving impact of U.S. trade policy on infrastructure economics has impacted the timing of customer decisions in the near term. We believe customer delays in project starts and final investment decisions to be a short-term disruption, while an overall favorable regulatory environment for our customers underpins long-term momentum for our business.
We continue to sharpen and better align our business for the current and coming marketplace. Accordingly, we have consolidated certain aspects of the business to further improve our performance and create a flatter, leaner management structure. In addition, we continue to evaluate our business lines and, where appropriate, reallocate resources to those businesses that present the best opportunities. We remain focused on delivering sustainable, long-term shareholder value by building a resilient, growth-oriented platform aligned with the evolving needs of our customers. We believe actions taken in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025 and the first quarter of fiscal 2026 will reduce our overall cost structure, improving our overhead recovery and operating leverage.
Backlog
We define backlog as the total dollar amount of revenue that we expect to recognize as a result of performing work that has been awarded to us through a signed contract, limited notice to proceed ("LNTP") or other type of assurance that we consider firm. The following arrangements are considered firm:
•fixed-price awards;
•minimum customer commitments on cost plus arrangements; and
•certain time and material arrangements in which the estimated value is firm or can be estimated with a reasonable amount of certainty in both timing and amounts.
For long-term maintenance contracts with no minimum commitments and other established customer agreements, we include only the amounts that we expect to recognize as revenue over the next 12 months. For arrangements in which we have received a LNTP, we include the entire scope of work in our backlog if we conclude that the likelihood of the full project proceeding is high. For all other arrangements, we calculate backlog as the estimated contract amount less revenue recognized as of the reporting date. Backlog differs from the amount of our remaining performance obligations, which are described in Note 2 - Revenue in the notes to the audited consolidated financial statements. Differences are due primarily to the inclusion within our backlog of estimates of future revenue under long-term maintenance contracts; future revenue for the full scope of work for certain arrangements where we have received an LNTP; and future revenue for arrangements where we have received assurance that we consider firm, but the associated contract has not been fully executed.
The following table provides a summary of changes in our backlog for fiscal 2025:
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| Storage and Terminal Solutions | Utility and Power Infrastructure | Process and Industrial Facilities | Total | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (In thousands) | |||||||||||||||
| Backlog as of June 30, 2024 | $ | 798,255 | $ | 379,697 | $ | 251,521 | $ | 1,429,473 | |||||||
| Project awards | 337,731 | 215,378 | 172,918 | 726,027 | |||||||||||
| Other adjustment(2) | — | — | (4,106) | (4,106) | |||||||||||
| Revenue recognized | (365,891) | (248,691) | (154,704) | (769,286) | |||||||||||
| Backlog as of June 30, 2025 | $ | 770,095 | $ | 346,384 | $ | 265,629 | $ | 1,382,108 | |||||||
| Book-to-bill ratio(1) | 0.9x | 0.9x | 1.1x | 0.9x |
(1)Calculated by dividing project awards by revenue recognized.
(2)Backlog was reduced as a result of the closure of a customer's facility. This customer has historically represented less than 1% of our consolidated revenues.
In the Storage and Terminal Solutions segment, we booked $337.7 million of project awards during fiscal 2025. Project awards included a project for the engineering and construction of large refrigerated propane and butane tanks as well as spheres for related NGL products. This segment includes significant opportunities for storage infrastructure projects related to natural gas, LNG, ammonia, NGLs and other forms of low carbon energy. We believe LNG and ammonia projects in particular will be key growth drivers for this segment. Bidding activity on LNG and ammonia projects has been strong and we expect that to continue.
In the Utility and Power Infrastructure segment, we booked $215.4 million of project awards in fiscal 2025. Our opportunity pipeline for LNG peak shaving projects continues to be promising; however those awards, while significant, can be less frequent. Power delivery opportunities are expected to be driven over the long-term by increasing electrical demand and the related electrical grid requirements. Project opportunities and bidding activity are strong for both the power delivery portion of the business and LNG peak shaving.
In the Process and Industrial Facilities segment, we booked $172.9 million of project awards in fiscal 2025, and were notified of a five-year renewal of a refinery maintenance contract. We continue to see demand for thermal vacuum chambers in the coming quarters, as well as increasing opportunities in mining and minerals, chemicals, low carbon projects and refinery turnarounds.
Project awards in all segments are cyclical and are typically the result of a sales process that can take several months or years to complete. It is common for awards to shift from one period to another as the timing of awards is dependent upon a number of factors including changes in market conditions, permitting, off take agreements, project financing and other factors. Backlog volatility may increase for some segments from time to time when individual project awards are less frequent, but more significant. There is an inherent lag between the time a project is awarded and when it begins to have a material impact on revenue. This lag can vary and can extend up to six months or longer in unique circumstances, depending on finalization of scopes, contracts, permits, and facility process requirements. Additionally, awards for larger construction projects may be recognized as revenue over a multi-year period as the projects may take a few years to complete. We expect to recognize approximately 55% of our total backlog reported as of June 30, 2025 as revenue within fiscal 2026.
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Fiscal 2025 Versus Fiscal 2024
Consolidated Results of Operations
| Fiscal Years Ended June 30, | 2025 v 2024 | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | Change | % | |||||||||||
| (In thousands) | ||||||||||||||
| Revenue | $ | 769,286 | $ | 728,213 | $ | 41,073 | 6 | % | ||||||
| Cost of revenue | 729,609 | 687,740 | 41,869 | 6 | % | |||||||||
| Gross profit | 39,677 | 40,473 | (796) | (2) | % | |||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 71,173 | 70,085 | 1,088 | 2 | % | |||||||||
| Restructuring costs | 3,572 | 501 | 3,071 | 613 | % | |||||||||
| Operating loss | (35,068) | (30,113) | (4,955) | (16) | % | |||||||||
| Other income (expense): | ||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | (518) | (1,130) | 612 | 54 | % | |||||||||
| Interest income | 6,652 | 1,339 | 5,313 | 397 | % | |||||||||
| Other | (64) | 4,892 | (4,956) | (101) | % | |||||||||
| Loss before income tax expense | (28,998) | (25,012) | (3,986) | (16) | % | |||||||||
| Provision (benefit) for federal, state and foreign income taxes | 464 | (36) | 500 | 1389 | % | |||||||||
| Net loss | $ | (29,462) | $ | (24,976) | $ | (4,486) | (18) | % |
Revenue - The increase in overall revenue of $41.1 million, or 6%, was primarily attributable to higher revenue volumes in our Storage and Terminal Solutions and Utility and Power Infrastructure segments, partially offset by reduced revenue volumes in Process and Industrial Facilities.
Gross profit - Gross profit during fiscal 2025 decreased by $(0.8) million, or (2)%, compared to fiscal 2024. Gross margin of 5.2% for fiscal 2025 decreased compared with gross margin of 5.6% for fiscal 2024. The decrease in gross margin for the year is attributable to lower gross margins in our Process and Industrial segment, partially offset by higher gross margins in our Utility and Power Infrastructure segment.
Selling, general and administrative expenses - SG&A expenses were consistent with prior year.
Restructuring costs - The Company incurred $3.6 million of restructuring costs during fiscal 2025 related to organizational restructuring. See Part II, Item 8. Financial Statement and Supplementary Data, Note 14 - Restructuring Costs, for more information about our organizational restructuring plan.
Interest expense - The decrease in interest expense of $0.6 million, or 54%, is primarily due to lower average outstanding borrowings as the Company repaid all outstanding borrowings under its revolving credit facility during fiscal 2024.
Interest income - The increase in interest income of $5.3 million is primarily due to an increase in our cash balance.
Provision for income taxes - Our effective tax rates for the fiscal years 2025 and 2024 were (1.6)% and 0.1%, respectively. The effective tax rates during both periods were impacted by valuation allowances of $6.5 million and $8.5 million, respectively, placed on deferred tax assets generated during the fiscal year. We placed a valuation allowance on our deferred tax assets due to the existence of a cumulative loss over a three-year period. Currently, we place valuation allowances on newly generated deferred tax assets. We will realize the benefit associated with the deferred tax assets for which the valuation allowance has been provided as we generate taxable income.
Other income - The decrease in other income of $5.0 million, is primarily due to gains on sales of assets recorded during fiscal 2024. In the first quarter of fiscal 2024, we recognized a gain of $2.5 million on the sale of a previously utilized facility in Burlington, Ontario. We received $2.5 million in net proceeds from the sale. During the second quarter of fiscal 2024, we recognized a gain of $2.0 million from the sale of a facility in Catoosa, Oklahoma for $2.7 million in net proceeds. The facility was previously utilized for our industrial cleaning business, which was sold during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023.
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Results of Operations by Business Segment
| Fiscal Years Ended June 30, | 2025 v 2024 | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | Change | % | |||||||||||
| Revenue | (In thousands) | |||||||||||||
| Storage and Terminal Solutions | $ | 365,891 | $ | 276,800 | $ | 89,091 | 32 | % | ||||||
| Utility and Power Infrastructure | 248,691 | 183,920 | 64,771 | 35 | % | |||||||||
| Process and Industrial Facilities | 154,704 | 266,260 | (111,556) | (42) | % | |||||||||
| Corporate | — | 1,233 | (1,233) | — | % | |||||||||
| Total Revenue (1) | $ | 769,286 | $ | 728,213 | $ | 41,073 | 6 | % | ||||||
| (1) Total revenues are net of inter-segment revenues which are primarily Process and Industrial Facilities and were $2.1 million for the year ended June 30, 2025. | ||||||||||||||
| Gross profit (loss) | ||||||||||||||
| Storage and Terminal Solutions | $ | 14,655 | $ | 11,297 | $ | 3,358 | 30 | % | ||||||
| Utility and Power Infrastructure | 16,915 | 9,232 | 7,683 | 83 | % | |||||||||
| Process and Industrial Facilities | 8,910 | 21,852 | (12,942) | (59) | % | |||||||||
| Corporate | (803) | (1,908) | 1,105 | (58) | % | |||||||||
| Total Gross Profit | $ | 39,677 | $ | 40,473 | $ | (796) | (2) | % | ||||||
| Gross margin % | ||||||||||||||
| Storage and Terminal Solutions | 4.0 | % | 4.1 | % | (0.1) | % | (2.4) | % | ||||||
| Utility and Power Infrastructure | 6.8 | % | 5.0 | % | 1.8 | % | 36.0 | % | ||||||
| Process and Industrial Facilities | 5.8 | % | 8.2 | % | (2.4) | % | (29) | % | ||||||
| Total gross margin % | 5.2 | % | 5.6 | % | (0.4) | % | (7.1) | % | ||||||
| Operating income (loss) | ||||||||||||||
| Storage and Terminal Solutions | $ | (9,206) | $ | (8,526) | $ | (680) | (8) | % | ||||||
| Utility and Power Infrastructure | 3,834 | 336 | 3,498 | 1041 | % | |||||||||
| Process and Industrial Facilities | 479 | 11,283 | (10,804) | (96) | % | |||||||||
| Corporate | (30,175) | (33,206) | 3,031 | 9 | % | |||||||||
| Total Operating Loss | $ | (35,068) | $ | (30,113) | $ | (4,955) | (16) | % |
Storage and Terminal Solutions
Storage and Terminal Solutions revenues increased by $89.1 million, or 32%, in fiscal 2025 compared to fiscal 2024, driven by an increased volume of work for specialty vessel and LNG storage projects, partially offset by decreases in tank repair and maintenance work. In addition, we lowered our recovery expectations on a legacy project completed in fiscal 2021 that is currently in arbitration which resulted in a $6.4 million decrease to revenue during fiscal 2025.
Storage and Terminal Solutions gross profit increased by $3.4 million, or 30%, in fiscal 2025 compared to fiscal 2024. The segment gross margin was 4.0% for fiscal 2025 compared to 4.1% for fiscal 2024. Gross margin in fiscal 2025 compared to fiscal 2025 reflects improved operating leverage resulting from higher revenues. This improved leverage was offset in fiscal 2025 by lower than anticipated labor productivity on a crude terminal project, which resulted in a reduction in gross profit during the year of $5.1 million. This project was completed in early fiscal 2026. Additionally, gross profit was negatively impacted by a $6.4 million reduction in revenue related to a legacy project completed in fiscal 2021 discussed above.
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Utility and Power Infrastructure
Utility and Power Infrastructure revenues increased by $64.8 million, or 35%, in fiscal 2025 compared to fiscal 2024. The increase is primarily attributable to higher volumes of work for LNG peak shaving projects, partially offset by decreases in power delivery work.
Utility and Power Infrastructure gross profit increased by $7.7 million, or 83%, in fiscal 2025 compared to fiscal 2024. The segment gross margin was 6.8% for fiscal 2025 compared to 5.0% in fiscal 2024, an increase of 1.8% due to mix of work.
Process and Industrial Facilities
Process and Industrial Facilities revenues decreased by $111.6 million, or 42%, in fiscal 2025 compared to fiscal 2024. The decrease is primarily attributable to lower revenue volumes for a now completed large renewable diesel project and lower revenue volumes for thermal vacuum chambers. We believe this reduction in revenue is temporary given our strong backlog, including a significant gas processing construction project that is expected to commence in fiscal 2026.
Process and Industrial Facilities gross profit decreased by $12.9 million, or 59% in fiscal 2025 compared to fiscal 2024. The segment gross margin was 5.8% for fiscal 2025 compared to 8.2% for fiscal 2024. The segment gross margin in fiscal 2025 was impacted by increased under-recovery of construction overhead costs due to lower revenue volumes.
Corporate
Unallocated corporate gross profit (loss) was $0.8 million during fiscal 2025 compared to a loss of $1.9 million in fiscal 2024, an increase of $1.1 million primarily due to lower legal costs associated with a jury trial in fiscal 2024 that resulted in a verdict in our favor. See Note 7 - Commitments and Contingencies, Litigation, for more information.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Overview
We assess liquidity as the ongoing ability to pay our liabilities as they become due, fund business operations and meet all monetary contractual obligations. Our primary sources of liquidity at June 30, 2025 were unrestricted cash and cash equivalents on hand, capacity under our ABL Facility (see "ABL Credit Facility" in this Liquidity and Capital Resources section and See Part II, Item 8. Financial Statement and Supplementary Data, Note 5 - Debt, for more information), and cash generated from operations. Our primary operational uses of capital are expenditures to execute our projects, fund business operations and fulfill our contractual obligations. We believe that for at least the next 12 months, our cash position, anticipated cash generated by operating activities, along with our availability under the ABL Facility, is sufficient to support our operating requirements.
Unrestricted cash and cash equivalents at June 30, 2025 totaled $224.6 million and availability under the ABL Facility totaled $59.8 million, resulting in total liquidity of $284.5 million. During fiscal 2025, liquidity increased $114.9 million, primarily as a result of cash provided by operations.
The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash in the Consolidated Balance Sheets to the total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash shown in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, as well as availability and total liquidity (in thousands):
| June 30, 2025 | June 30, 2024 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | $ | 249,641 | $ | 140,615 | |||
| Less: Restricted cash | 25,000 | 25,000 | |||||
| Unrestricted Cash | 224,641 | 115,615 | |||||
| Availability under ABL Facility | 59,815 | 53,988 | |||||
| Total Liquidity | $ | 284,456 | $ | 169,603 |
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The following table provides a summary of changes in our liquidity for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025 (in thousands):
| Liquidity at June 30, 2024 | $ | 169,603 |
|---|---|---|
| Cash provided by operating activities | 117,471 | |
| Capital expenditures | (7,685) | |
| Proceeds from asset sales | 240 | |
| Increase in availability under ABL Facility | 5,827 | |
| Cash used by financing activities | (1,040) | |
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash | 40 | |
| Liquidity at June 30, 2025 | $ | 284,456 |
The following table provides a summary of changes in our liquidity for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024 (in thousands):
| Liquidity at June 30, 2023 | $ | 92,554 |
|---|---|---|
| Cash provided by operating activities | 72,571 | |
| Capital expenditures | (6,994) | |
| Proceeds from asset sales (1) | 6,049 | |
| Increase in availability under ABL Facility | 16,246 | |
| Cash used by financing activities | (10,372) | |
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash | (451) | |
| Liquidity at June 30, 2024 | $ | 169,603 |
(1)Includes $5.4 million of net proceeds in total from the sale of our Burlington, Ontario facility and Catoosa, Oklahoma facility that were disposed of in the first and second quarter of fiscal 2024, respectively. See Part II. Item 8, Financial Statements, Note 3 - Property, Plant and Equipment, for more information. The remaining asset sales comprised of equipment sold in the normal course of business.
Factors that routinely impact our short-term liquidity and may impact our long-term liquidity include, but are not limited to:
•changes in costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts and billings on uncompleted contracts in excess of costs due to contract terms that determine the timing of billings to customers and the collection of those billings:
•some fixed-price customer contracts allow for significant upfront billings at the beginning of a project, which increases liquidity near term;
•some cost-plus and fixed-price customer contracts are billed based on milestones which may increase or decrease liquidity in the near term depending on the timing of when we incur significant expenditures and when we collect from our customers;
•time and material contracts are normally billed in arrears. Therefore, we are routinely required to carry these costs until they can be billed and collected; and
•some of our large construction projects may require security in the form of significant retentions. Retentions are normally held until certain contractual milestones are achieved; therefore, collection may extend beyond one year;
•the mix of work can impact liquidity. In periods where fixed-price contracts comprise a larger portion of revenue, liquidity may increase depending on the timing of the billing schedule in relation to project cash outflows. In periods where time and material contracts comprise a larger portion of revenue, liquidity may decrease;
•other changes in working capital, including the timing of tax payments and refunds;
•release of contract retentions; and
•capital expenditures.
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Other factors that may impact both short and long-term liquidity include:
•contract disputes;
•collection issues, including those caused by weak commodity prices, economic slowdowns or other factors which can lead to credit deterioration of our customers;
•borrowing constraints under our ABL Facility and maintaining compliance with all covenants contained in the ABL Facility;
•letters of credit. We have certain contracts with customers, and may have future contracts, that permit the customer to obtain, at the customer's expense, letters of credit as a form of security under the contract. Letters of credit reduce our borrowing availability under the Company's ABL Facility;
•acquisitions and disposals of businesses or assets; and
•purchases of shares under our stock buyback program.
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ABL Credit Facility
We have an asset-based credit agreement, which was most recently amended on August 22, 2025 (as amended, the "ABL Facility"), with Bank of Montreal, as Administrative Agent, Swing Line Lender and a Letter of Credit Issuer. The maximum amount of loans under the ABL Facility is limited to $90.0 million. The ABL Facility's available borrowings may be increased by an amount not to exceed $15.0 million, subject to certain conditions, including obtaining additional commitments. The ABL Facility is intended to be used for working capital, capital expenditures, issuances of letters of credit and other lawful purposes. Our obligations under the ABL Facility are guaranteed by substantially all of our U.S. and Canadian subsidiaries and are secured by a first lien on all our assets under the ABL Facility. The ABL Facility matures, and any outstanding amounts become due and payable, on September 9, 2029.
The borrowing base is recalculated on a monthly basis and at June 30, 2025, our borrowing base was $64.6 million. We had no borrowings outstanding and $4.8 million in letters of credit outstanding, which resulted in availability of $59.8 million under the ABL Facility. Our borrowing base has ranged from $57.8 million to $73.8 million during fiscal 2025. For additional information regarding our ABL Facility, see Item I of Part I, "Financial Statements - Note 5 - Debt."
CASH FLOW ANALYSIS
The following table summarizes our changes in cash flow activities for the periods indicated (in thousands):
| Fiscal Years Ended June 30, | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||
| Cash flows provided by operating activities | $ | 117,471 | $ | 72,571 | ||
| Cash flows used by investing activities | (7,445) | (945) | ||||
| Cash flows used by financing activities | (1,040) | (10,372) | ||||
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash | 40 | (451) | ||||
| Change in cash and cash equivalents | 109,026 | 60,803 | ||||
| Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 140,615 | 79,812 | ||||
| Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $ | 249,641 | $ | 140,615 |
Cash Flows Provided by Operating Activities
The following table summarizes the components of cash flows provided by operating activities for the periods indicated (in thousands):
| Fiscal Years Ended June 30, | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||
| Net loss | $ | (29,462) | $ | (24,976) | ||
| Gain on sale of property, plant and equipment (1) | 8 | (4,923) | ||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 10,012 | 11,023 | ||||
| Stock-based compensation expense | 8,904 | 7,745 | ||||
| Other non-cash expenses | 234 | 1,362 | ||||
| Cash effect of changes in operating assets and liabilities | 127,775 | 82,340 | ||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | $ | 117,471 | $ | 72,571 |
(1)Gain on sale of property, plant and equipment includes a $4.5 million total gain on the sale of our Burlington, Ontario facility and Catoosa, Oklahoma facility that were disposed of in the first quarter of fiscal 2024 and the second quarter of fiscal 2024, respectively. (see Part II. Item 8-Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, Note 3 - Property, Plant and Equipment, for more information.) The remaining gain on the sale of property, plant and equipment comprised of equipment sold in the normal course of business.
The significant components of the $127.8 million cash effect of changes in operating assets and liabilities for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025 include the following:
•Accounts receivable, excluding credit losses recognized during the period and including retention amounts classified as non-current, increased $48.8 million from fiscal 2024, which decreased cash flows from operating activities. The variance is primarily attributable to the timing of billing and collections.
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•Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts ("CIE") decreased $4.1 million from fiscal 2024, which increased cash flows from operating activities. Billings on uncompleted contracts in excess of costs and estimated earnings ("BIE") increased $152.3 million from fiscal 2024, which increased cash flows from operating activities. CIE and BIE balances can experience significant fluctuations based on business volume and the timing of when job costs are incurred and the timing of customer billings and payments. Some fixed-price customer contracts allow for significant upfront billings at the beginning of a project.
•Accounts payable increased by $14.8 million from fiscal 2024, which increased cash flows from operating activities. These operating liabilities can fluctuate based on the timing of vendor payments; accruals; lease commencement, lease payments, expiration, or termination of operating leases; business volumes; and other timing differences.
•Inventories, income taxes receivable, prepaid expenses, other current assets, operating right-of-use lease assets and other assets, non-current, decreased $2.1 million from fiscal 2024, which increased cash flows from operating activities. These operating assets can fluctuate based on the timing of inventory builds and draw-downs, accrual and receipt of income taxes receivable; prepayments of certain expenses; lease commencement, passage of time, expiration, or termination of operating leases; business volumes; and other timing differences.
•Accrued wages and benefits, accrued insurance, operating lease liabilities, other accrued expenses, and other liabilities, non-current increased $3.3 million from fiscal 2024, which increased cash flows from operating activities. These operating liabilities can fluctuate based on the timing of vendor payments; accruals; lease commencement, lease payments, expiration, or termination of operating leases; business volumes; and other timing differences.
The significant components of the $82.3 million change in operating assets and liabilities for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024 include the following:
•Accounts receivable, excluding credit losses recognized during the period and including retention amounts classified as non-current, increased $12.1 million from fiscal 2023, which decreased cash flows from operating activities. The increase is primarily attributable to the timing of billing and collections, partially offset by $16.8 million we received as full payment for the favorable resolution of a legal matter.
•Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts ("CIE") decreased $11.0 million from fiscal 2023, which increased cash flows from operating activities. Billings on uncompleted contracts in excess of costs and estimated earnings ("BIE") increased $85.9 million from fiscal 2023, which increased cash flows from operating activities. CIE and BIE balances can experience significant fluctuations based on business volume and the timing of when job costs are incurred and the timing of customer billings and payments. Some fixed-price customer contracts allow for significant upfront billings at the beginning of a project, which increases liquidity near term.
•Accounts payable decreased $10.4 million from fiscal 2023, which decreased cash flows from operating activities. These operating liabilities can fluctuate based on the timing of vendor payments; accruals; lease commencement, lease payments, expiration, or termination of operating leases; business volumes; and other timing differences.
•Inventories, income taxes receivable, prepaid expenses, other current assets, operating right-of-use lease assets and other assets, non-current, decreased $4.9 million from fiscal 2023, which increased cash flows from operating activities. These operating assets can fluctuate based on the timing of inventory builds and draw-downs, accrual and receipt of income taxes receivable; prepayments of certain expenses; lease commencement, passage of time, expiration, or termination of operating leases; business volumes; and other timing differences.
•Accrued wages and benefits, accrued insurance, operating lease liabilities, other accrued expenses, and other liabilities, non-current increased $3.0 million from fiscal 2023, which increased cash flows from operating activities. These operating liabilities can fluctuate based on the timing of vendor payments; accruals; lease commencement, lease payments, expiration, or termination of operating leases; business volumes; and other timing differences.
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Cash Flows Used by Investing Activities
Investing activities used $7.4 million of cash in fiscal 2025 due to capital expenditures associated with improvements at a fabrication facility in Bakersfield, California that we purchased in fiscal 2024, as well as the purchase of construction equipment to support our projects.
Investing activities used $0.9 million of cash in fiscal 2024 due to capital expenditures partially offset by proceeds from asset sales. In the first quarter of fiscal 2024, we sold a previously utilized facility in Burlington, Ontario for $2.7 million in net proceeds. In the second quarter of fiscal 2024, we sold a facility in Catoosa, Oklahoma. We closed these previously utilized facilities as they were no longer strategic to the future of the business. In the third quarter of fiscal 2024 we purchased a fabrication facility in Bakersfield, California for $4.1 million to replace a facility currently being leased by the Company.
Cash Flows Used by Financing Activities
Financing activities used $1.0 million of cash in fiscal 2025 primarily due to the repurchase of common stock for payment of statutory taxes due on equity-based compensation.
Financing activities used $10.4 million of cash in fiscal 2024 primarily due to $10.0 million in advances and $20.0 million in net repayments under our ABL facility. As of June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2025, we had no outstanding borrowings under our ABL facility.
Dividend Policy
We have never paid cash dividends on our common stock and the terms of our Credit Agreement prohibit us from paying cash dividends. Any future dividend payments will depend on the terms of our ABL Facility, our financial condition, capital requirements and earnings as well as other relevant factors.
Stock Repurchase Program
We may repurchase common stock pursuant to the Stock Buyback Program, which was approved by the board of directors in November 2018. Under the program, the aggregate number of shares repurchased may not exceed 2,707,175 shares. We may repurchase our stock from time to time in the open market at prevailing market prices or in privately negotiated transactions and are not obligated to purchase any shares. The program will continue unless and until it is modified or revoked by the Board of Directors. We made no repurchases under the program during fiscal 2025 and have no current plans to repurchase stock. As of June 30, 2025, there were 1,349,037 shares available for repurchase under the Stock Buyback Program. The terms of our ABL Facility limit share repurchases to $2.5 million per fiscal year provided that we meet certain availability thresholds and do not violate our Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio financial covenant.
Treasury Shares
We had 277,731 treasury shares as of June 30, 2025 and intend to utilize these treasury shares in connection with equity awards under our stock incentive plans and for sales to the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Material Cash Requirements from Contractual and Other Obligations
As of June 30, 2025, our short-term and long-term material cash requirements for known contractual and other obligations were as follows:
•Operating Leases: In the normal course of business, we lease real estate and equipment under various arrangements which are classified as operating leases. Future payments for such leases, excluding leases with initial terms of one year or less, were $25.9 million at June 30, 2025, with $5.8 million payable within the next 12 months. Refer to Part II. Item 8, Financial Statements, Note 8 - Leases, for more information about our lease obligations and the timing of expected future payments.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements and Other Commitments
We enter into certain off-balance sheet arrangements in the ordinary course of business that result in risks not directly reflected on our balance sheet. The following represents transactions, obligations or relationships that could be considered material off-balance sheet arrangements.
•Surety bonds: The terms of our construction contracts frequently require that we obtain from surety companies, and provide to our customers, surety bonds as a condition to the award of such contracts. These surety bonds are issued in return for premiums, which vary depending on the size and type of the bond, and secure our payment and performance
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obligations under such contracts. We have agreed to indemnify the surety companies for amounts, if any, paid by them in respect of surety bonds issued on our behalf. Surety bonds expire at various times ranging from final completion of a project to a period extending beyond contract completion in certain circumstances. Such amounts can also fluctuate from period to period based upon the mix and level of our bonded operating activity. As of June 30, 2025, there were $154.6 million of surety bonds in force, of which we expect $93.7 million to expire within the next 12 months. Of the bonds in force, $68.4 million related to performance bonds for ongoing projects and the remainder related to contractor licensing, liens, and other bonds. We are not aware of any losses in connection with surety bonds that have been posted on our behalf, and we do not expect to incur significant losses in the foreseeable future.
•Multiemployer pension plans: We contribute to a number of multiemployer defined benefit pension plans in the U.S. and Canada under the terms of collective-bargaining agreements that cover our union-represented employees, who are represented by more than 100 local unions. The related collective-bargaining agreements between those organizations and us, which specify the rate at which we must contribute to the multi-employer defined pension plan, expire at different times between 2025 and 2028. Benefits under these plans are generally based on compensation levels and years of service. Under federal legislation regarding multiemployer pension plans, in the event of a withdrawal from a plan or plan termination, companies are required to continue funding their proportionate share of such plan’s unfunded vested benefits. Withdrawal liabilities or requirements for increased future contributions could negatively impact our results of operations and liquidity. See Note 12 - Employee Benefit Plans for further discussion.
•Letters of credit: We issue letters of credit under our ABL Facility in the normal course of business to support workers' compensation insurance programs or certain construction contracts. As of June 30, 2025, we had $4.8 million of letters of credit outstanding.The letters of credit that support our workers’ compensation programs are expected to renew annually through the term of our credit facility.
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CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES
The Company’s accounting policies are more fully described in Note 1 of the Consolidated Financial Statements. As disclosed in Note 1, the preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions about future events that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ significantly from those estimates. The Company believes that the following discussion addresses the Company’s most critical accounting policies, which are those that are most important to the portrayal of the Company’s financial condition and results of operations and require management’s most difficult, subjective and complex judgments.
Revenue Recognition
Revenue for contracts that satisfy the criteria for over time recognition is recognized as the work progresses. The Company measures transfer of control of the performance obligation utilizing the percentage-of-completion method, which is based on costs incurred to date compared to the total estimated costs at completion, since it best depicts the transfer of control of assets being created or enhanced to the customer. Costs incurred may include direct labor, direct materials, subcontractor costs and indirect costs, such as salaries and benefits, supplies and tools, equipment costs and insurance costs. Indirect costs are charged to projects based upon direct costs and overhead allocation rates per dollar of direct costs incurred or direct labor hours worked.
Under the percentage-of-completion method, the use of estimated costs to complete each performance obligation is a significant variable in the process of determining recognized revenue and is a significant factor in the accounting for such performance obligations. Significant estimates that impact the cost to complete each performance obligation are materials, components, equipment, labor and subcontracts; labor productivity; schedule durations, including subcontractor or supplier progress; unpriced change orders; contract disputes including claims; achievement of contractual performance requirements; and contingencies, among others.
The cumulative impact of revisions in total cost estimates during the progress of work is reflected in the period in which these changes become known, including, to the extent required, the reversal of profit recognized in prior periods and the recognition of losses expected to be incurred on performance obligations in progress. Due to the various estimates inherent in contract accounting, actual results could differ from those estimates, which could result in material changes to the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements and related disclosures. See Part II, Item 8. Financial Statement and Supplementary Data, Note 2 - Revenue for further discussion.
Goodwill
Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price of acquisitions over the acquisition date fair value of the net identifiable tangible and intangible assets acquired. In accordance with current accounting guidance, goodwill is not amortized and is tested at least annually for impairment at the reporting unit level, which is a level below our reportable segments.
We perform our annual impairment test in the fourth quarter of each fiscal year, or in between annual tests whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value of goodwill may not be recoverable, to determine whether an impairment exists and to determine the amount of headroom. We define "headroom" as the percentage difference between the fair value of a reporting unit and its carrying value excluding working capital. The goodwill impairment test involves comparing management’s estimate of the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying value, including goodwill. If the fair value of a reporting unit exceeds its carrying value, then goodwill is not impaired. If the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value, then goodwill is impaired to the extent of the difference, but the impairment may not exceed the balance of goodwill assigned to that reporting unit.
We utilize a discounted cash flow analysis, referred to as an income approach, and market multiples, referred to as a market approach, to determine the estimated fair value of our reporting units. For the income approach, significant judgments and assumptions including forecasted project awards, discount rate, anticipated revenue growth rate, gross margins, operating expenses, working capital needs and capital expenditures are inherent in the fair value estimates, which are based on our operating and capital budgets and on our strategic plan. As a result, actual results may differ from the estimates utilized in our income approach. For the market approach, significant judgments and assumptions include the selection of guideline companies, forecasted guideline company EBITDA (as defined in Note 4 - Goodwill) and our forecasted EBITDA (as defined in Note 4 - Goodwill). The use of alternate judgments and/or assumptions could result in a fair value that differs from our estimate and could result in the recognition of additional impairment charges in the financial statements. As a test for reasonableness, we also consider the combined fair values of our reporting units to our market capitalization.
We performed our annual goodwill impairment test as of May 31, 2025, which resulted in no impairment.
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We considered the amount of headroom for each reporting unit when determining whether an impairment existed. The amount of headroom varies by reporting unit. Our significant assumptions, including revenue growth rates, gross margins, discount rate and other factors may change in the future based on the changing economic and competitive environment in which we operate. Assuming that all other components of our fair value estimate remain unchanged, a change in the following assumptions would have the following effect on headroom:
| Headroom Sensitivity Analysis | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goodwill as of June 30, 2025 (in thousands) | Baseline Headroom | Headroom if Revenue Growth Rate Declines by 100 Basis Points | Headroom if Gross Margin Declines by 100 Basis Points | Headroom if Discount Rate Increases by 100 Basis Points | ||||||||
| Reporting Unit 1 | $ | 11,158 | 8% | —% | (7)% | (1)% | ||||||
| Reporting Unit 2 | $ | 8,192 | 580% | 546% | 471% | 520% | ||||||
| Reporting Unit 3 | $ | 5,484 | 37% | 34% | 20% | 30% | ||||||
| Reporting Unit 4 | $ | 4,213 | 297% | 278% | 241% | 278% |
Income Taxes
We use the asset and liability approach for financial accounting and reporting for income taxes. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are computed annually for differences between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities that will result in taxable or deductible amounts in the future based on enacted tax laws and rates applicable to the periods in which the differences are expected to affect taxable income. Valuation allowances based on our judgments and estimates are established when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized in future operating results. Our estimates are based on facts and circumstances in existence as well as interpretations of existing tax regulations and laws applied to the facts and circumstances, with the help of professional tax advisors. Therefore, we estimate and provide for amounts of additional income taxes that may be assessed by the various taxing authorities.
Loss Contingencies
Various legal actions, claims and other contingencies arise in the normal course of our business. Contingencies are recorded in the consolidated financial statements, or are otherwise disclosed, in accordance with ASC 450-20, “Loss Contingencies”. We use a case-by-case evaluation of the underlying data and update our evaluation as further information becomes known. Specific reserves are provided for loss contingencies to the extent we conclude that a loss is both probable and estimable. However, the results of litigation are inherently unpredictable and the possibility exists that the ultimate resolution of one or more of these matters could result in a material effect on our financial position, results of operations or liquidity.
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MD&A history
Prior-year 10-K MD&A spans are extracted from SEC filings with the same bounded parser used for the latest filing. The latest 10-K appears above; prior years are below.
FY 2024 10-K MD&A
SEC filing source: 0000866273-24-000092.
Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Management’s discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations is based on our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”). GAAP represents a comprehensive set of accounting and disclosure rules and requirements, the application of which requires management judgments and estimates including, in certain circumstances, choices between acceptable GAAP alternatives. The preparation of these consolidated financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities, if any, at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. We base our estimates on historical experience and various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results could differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part II, Item 8 - Financial Statements and Supplementary Data in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, contains a comprehensive summary of our significant accounting policies. The following is a discussion of our most critical accounting policies, estimates, judgments and uncertainties that are inherent in our application of GAAP.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Reportable Segments
We operate our business through three reportable segments:
•Storage and Terminal Solutions: primarily consists of engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction services related to cryogenic and other specialty tanks and terminals for LNG, NGLs, hydrogen, ammonia, propane, butane, liquid nitrogen/liquid oxygen, and liquid petroleum. We also perform work related to traditional aboveground crude oil and refined product storage tanks and terminals. This segment also includes terminal balance of plant work, truck and rail loading/offloading facilities, and marine structures as well as storage tank and terminal maintenance and repair. Finally, we manufacture and sell precision engineered specialty tank products, including geodesic domes, aluminum internal floating roofs, floating suction and skimmer systems, roof drain systems and floating roof seals.
•Utility and Power Infrastructure: primarily consists of engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction services to support growing demand for LNG utility peak shaving facilities. We also perform traditional electrical work for public and private utilities, including construction of new substations, upgrades of existing substations, transmission and distribution line installations, and upgrades and maintenance including live wire work. Work may also include emergency and storm restoration services. We also provide construction services to a variety of power generation facilities, including natural gas fired facilities in simple or combined cycle configurations.
•Process and Industrial Facilities: primarily consists of plant maintenance, repair, and turnarounds in the downstream and midstream markets for energy clients including refining and processing of crude oil, fractionating, and marketing of natural gas and natural gas liquids. We also perform engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction for refinery upgrades and retrofits for renewable fuels, including hydrogen processing, production, loading and distribution facilities. We also construct thermal vacuum test chambers for aerospace and defense industries and other infrastructure for industries including petrochemical, sulfur, mining and minerals primarily in the extraction of non-ferrous metals, cement, agriculture, wastewater treatment facilities and other industrial customers.
Overview
Significant period to period changes in revenue, gross profits and operating results between fiscal 2024 and fiscal 2023 are discussed below on a consolidated basis for each segment. A discussion of results of operations changes between fiscal 2023 and fiscal 2022 is included in Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2023, which was filed with the SEC on September 12, 2023.
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Matrix Service Company
Results of Operations
(In thousands)
Operational Update
During fiscal 2024, our markets and project opportunities remained strong, driving $1.1 billion of awards added to backlog during the year, and producing a total backlog of $1.4 billion and a book-to-bill ratio of 1.5. Many of these project awards are large construction projects that we expect to generate revenues and efficiently utilize our cost structure over a multi-year period with expected gross margins at our pre-pandemic historical gross margin range. The time to convert these awards to revenue is dependent on a variety of factors, many outside of our control. Despite these challenges, the company generated positive cash flows from operations during fiscal year 2024, which improved our overall cash balance by $60.8 million, reflecting our ability to efficiently manage capital and maintain financial stability. Combining expected forthcoming revenues from effective project execution and conversion of our historic backlog, we believe we are on a trajectory of upward growth and profitability.
Backlog
We define backlog as the total dollar amount of revenue that we expect to recognize as a result of performing work that has been awarded to us through a signed contract, limited notice to proceed ("LNTP") or other type of assurance that we consider firm. The following arrangements are considered firm:
•fixed-price awards;
•minimum customer commitments on cost plus arrangements; and
•certain time and material arrangements in which the estimated value is firm or can be estimated with a reasonable amount of certainty in both timing and amounts.
For long-term maintenance contracts with no minimum commitments and other established customer agreements, we include only the amounts that we expect to recognize as revenue over the next 12 months. For arrangements in which we have received a LNTP, we include the entire scope of work in our backlog if we conclude that the likelihood of the full project proceeding is high. For all other arrangements, we calculate backlog as the estimated contract amount less revenue recognized as of the reporting date.
The following table provides a summary of changes in our backlog for fiscal 2024:
| Storage and Terminal Solutions | Utility and Power Infrastructure | Process and Industrial Facilities | Total | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (In thousands) | ||||||||||||
| Backlog as of June 30, 2023 | $ | 270,659 | $ | 459,518 | $ | 359,921 | $ | 1,090,098 | ||||
| Project awards | 804,396 | 104,099 | 182,382 | 1,090,877 | ||||||||
| Other adjustment(2) | — | — | (24,522) | (24,522) | ||||||||
| Revenue recognized | (276,800) | (183,920) | (266,260) | (726,980) | ||||||||
| Backlog as of June 30, 2024 | $ | 798,255 | $ | 379,697 | $ | 251,521 | $ | 1,429,473 | ||||
| Book-to-bill ratio(1) | 2.9x | 0.6x | 0.7x | 1.5x |
(1)Calculated by dividing project awards by revenue recognized.
(2)Backlog was reduced primarily to account for a reduction of work available to us under an existing refinery maintenance program.
In the Storage and Terminal Solutions segment, backlog increased by 194.9% as we booked $804.4 million of project awards during fiscal 2024. This segment includes significant opportunities for storage infrastructure projects related to natural gas, LNG, ammonia, hydrogen, NGLs and other forms of renewable energy. We believe LNG and hydrogen projects in particular will be key growth drivers for this segment. Bidding activity on LNG projects has been strong and we expect that to continue.
In the Utility and Power Infrastructure segment, we booked $104.1 million of project awards in fiscal 2024. Our opportunity pipeline for LNG peak shaving projects continues to be promising, however those awards, while significant, can be less frequent. Power delivery opportunities are expected to be driven over the long-term by increasing electrical demand and the
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related electrical grid requirements. Project opportunities and bidding activity are strong for both the power delivery portion of the business and LNG peak shaving.
In the Process and Industrial Facilities segment, we booked $182.4 million of project awards in fiscal 2024. Included in project awards is contract growth on a capital project at a biodiesel facility. Backlog in this segment was adjusted during the year to account for a reduction of work available under an existing refinery maintenance program. Client spending related to refinery maintenance and turnaround operations has continued to be strong, which also contributed significantly to project awards during the year. We continue to see demand for thermal vacuum chambers in the coming quarters, as well as increasing opportunities in mining and minerals, chemicals, and renewables.
Project awards in all segments are cyclical and are typically the result of a sales process that can take several months or years to complete. It is common for awards to shift from one period to another as the timing of awards is dependent upon a number of factors including changes in market conditions, permitting, off take agreements, project financing and other factors. Backlog volatility may increase for some segments from time to time when individual project awards are less frequent, but more significant. There is an inherent lag between the time a project is awarded and when it begins to have a material impact on revenue. This lag normally extends up to six months or longer in unique circumstances, depending on finalization of scopes, contracts, permits, and facility process requirements. Additionally, awards for larger construction projects may be recognized as revenue over a multi-year period as the projects may take a few years to complete. We expect to recognize approximately 47% of our total backlog reported as of June 30, 2024 as revenue within fiscal 2025.
Fiscal 2024 Versus Fiscal 2023
Consolidated Results of Operations
| Fiscal Years Ended June 30, | 2024 v 2023 | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2023 | $ | % | |||||||||||
| (In thousands) | ||||||||||||||
| Revenue | $ | 728,213 | $ | 795,020 | $ | (66,807) | (8) | % | ||||||
| Cost of revenue | 687,740 | 764,200 | (76,460) | (10) | % | |||||||||
| Gross profit | 40,473 | 30,820 | 9,653 | 31 | % | |||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 70,085 | 68,249 | 1,836 | 3 | % | |||||||||
| Goodwill impairment | — | 12,316 | (12,316) | (100) | % | |||||||||
| Restructuring costs | 501 | 3,142 | (2,641) | (84) | % | |||||||||
| Operating loss | (30,113) | (52,887) | 22,774 | (43) | % | |||||||||
| Other income (expense): | ||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | (1,130) | (2,024) | 894 | (44) | % | |||||||||
| Interest income | 1,339 | 290 | 1,049 | 362 | % | |||||||||
| Other | 4,892 | 1,860 | 3,032 | 163 | % | |||||||||
| Loss before income tax expense | (25,012) | (52,761) | 27,749 | (53) | % | |||||||||
| Provision for federal, state and foreign income taxes | (36) | (400) | 364 | (91) | % | |||||||||
| Net loss | $ | (24,976) | $ | (52,361) | $ | 27,385 | (52) | % |
Revenue - The decrease in overall revenue of $66.8 million, or 8%, was primarily attributable to reduced revenue volumes in our Process and Industrial Facilities segment partially offset by increases in the Storage and Terminal Solutions and Utility and Power Infrastructure segments.
Gross profit - Gross profit during fiscal 2024 increased by $9.7 million, or 31%. Gross margin was 5.6% compared to 3.9% in fiscal 2023. Strong project execution and improved margin opportunity on projects in progress during fiscal 2024 was partially offset by the under-recovery of construction overhead costs due to low revenue. The gross margin in fiscal 2023 was also negatively impacted by the under-recovery of construction overhead costs, as well as unfavorable changes in the estimated recovery of change orders, increased forecasted costs to complete certain midstream gas processing projects, and continued work on previously-booked projects with reduced gross margins awarded in a highly competitive time period.
Selling, general and administrative expenses - The increase in SG&A expenses of $1.8 million, or 3%, is primarily due to an increase in cash-settled stock-based compensation of $3.5 million, which increased due to a substantially higher stock price year over year. The increase was partially offset by a decrease in project pursuit costs of $2.2 million due to the timing of project
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pursuits, however, we remain active in the market as we pursue additional project opportunities. We continue to focus on cost control in a high inflationary period as we work to leverage our cost control structure.
Goodwill Impairment - The Company did not record any goodwill impairment during fiscal 2024. In fiscal 2023 we recorded a goodwill impairment of $12.3 million. See Item 8. Financial Statements, Note 4 - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, for more information about the impairment.
Restructuring costs - The Company incurred $0.5 million of restructuring costs during fiscal 2024. During fiscal 2023, we incurred $3.1 million of restructuring costs, which included severance and other personnel-related costs in connection with our restructuring plan and our closure of an underperforming office. See Item 8. Financial Statements, Note 14 - Restructuring Costs, for more information about our business improvement plan.
Interest expense - The decrease in interest expense of $0.9 million, or 44%, is primarily due to lower average outstanding borrowings as the Company repaid all outstanding borrowings under its revolving credit facility during fiscal 2024.
Interest income - The increase in interest income of $1.0 million is primarily due to an increase in our cash balance. In fiscal 2024 we invested excess cash balances in interest-bearing cash accounts.
Provision for income taxes - Our effective tax rates for the fiscal years 2024 and 2023 were 0.1% and 0.8%, respectively The effective tax rates during both periods were impacted by valuation allowances of $8.5 million and $12.6 million, respectively, placed on deferred tax assets generated during the fiscal year. We will continue to place valuation allowances on newly generated deferred tax assets and will realize the benefit associated with the deferred tax assets for which the valuation allowance has been provided to the extent we generate taxable income in the future.
Other income - The increase in other income of $3.0 million, is primarily due to gains on sales of assets recorded during the year. In the first quarter of fiscal 2024, we recognized a gain of $2.5 million on the sale of a previously utilized facility in Burlington, Ontario. We received $2.5 million in net proceeds from the sale. During the second quarter of fiscal 2024, we recognized a gain of $2.0 million from the sale of a facility in Catoosa, Oklahoma for $2.7 million in net proceeds. The facility was previously utilized for our industrial cleaning business, which was sold during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023. We recorded a $2.9 million gain on the sale of our industrial cleaning business in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023.
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Results of Operations by Business Segment
| Fiscal Years Ended June 30, | 2024 v 2023 | |||||||||||||||
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| 2024 | 2023 | $ | % | |||||||||||||
| Revenue | (In thousands) | |||||||||||||||
| Storage and Terminal Solutions | $ | 276,800 | $ | 255,693 | $ | 21,107 | 8 | % | ||||||||
| Utility and Power Infrastructure | 183,920 | 169,504 | 14,416 | 9 | % | |||||||||||
| Process and Industrial Facilities | 266,260 | 369,823 | (103,563) | (28) | % | |||||||||||
| Corporate | 1,233 | — | 1,233 | — | % | |||||||||||
| Total Revenue (1) | $ | 728,213 | — | $ | 795,020 | $ | (66,807) | (8) | % | |||||||
| (1) Total revenues are net of inter-segment revenues which are primarily Storage and Terminal Solutions and were $2.4 million for the year ended June 30, 2024. | ||||||||||||||||
| Gross profit (loss) | ||||||||||||||||
| Storage and Terminal Solutions | $ | 11,297 | $ | 10,470 | $ | 827 | 8 | % | ||||||||
| Utility and Power Infrastructure | 9,232 | 10,699 | (1,467) | (14) | % | |||||||||||
| Process and Industrial Facilities | 21,852 | 10,756 | 11,096 | 103 | % | |||||||||||
| Corporate | (1,908) | (1,105) | (803) | 73 | % | |||||||||||
| Total Gross Profit | $ | 40,473 | — | $ | 30,820 | $ | 9,653 | 31 | % | |||||||
| Operating income (loss) | ||||||||||||||||
| Storage and Terminal Solutions | $ | (8,526) | $ | (10,553) | $ | 2,027 | (19) | % | ||||||||
| Utility and Power Infrastructure | 336 | 3,617 | (3,281) | (91) | % | |||||||||||
| Process and Industrial Facilities | 11,283 | (17,441) | 28,724 | (165) | % | |||||||||||
| Corporate | (33,206) | (28,510) | (4,696) | 16 | % | |||||||||||
| Total Operating Loss | $ | (30,113) | $ | — | $ | (52,887) | $ | 22,774 | (43) | % |
Storage and Terminal Solutions
Storage and Terminal Solutions revenues increased by $21.1 million, or 8%, in fiscal 2024 compared to fiscal 2023. The increase is primarily attributable to increases in work performed for specialty vessel projects awarded in previous fiscal years. Storage and Terminal Solutions gross profit increased by $0.8 million, or 8%, in the fiscal 2024 compared to fiscal 2023. The segment gross margin was 4.1% for both fiscal years 2024 and 2023. Project execution was strong for the segment; however, the segment continues to be impacted by the under-recovery of construction overhead costs.
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Utility and Power Infrastructure
Utility and Power Infrastructure revenues increased by $14.4 million, or 9%, in fiscal 2024 compared to fiscal 2023. The increase is primarily attributable to higher volumes of work from peak shaving projects, partially offset by lower volumes of power delivery.
Utility and Power Infrastructure gross profit decreased by $1.5 million, or 6%, in fiscal 2024 compared to fiscal 2023. The segment gross margin was 5.0% for the fiscal 2024 compared to 6.3% in fiscal 2023. During fiscal 2024, project execution was strong for the segment; however, margin was impacted by the under-recovery of construction overhead costs as we have shifted resources to this segment to support large construction projects which are in their early stages. The segment gross margin for fiscal 2023 was negatively impacted by work on now-completed projects with previously reduced gross margins and projects that were bid competitively. These negative impacts were partially offset by strong execution of cost reimbursable power delivery work.
Process and Industrial Facilities
Process and Industrial Facilities revenues decreased by $103.6 million, or 28%, in fiscal 2024 compared to fiscal 2023. The decrease is primarily attributable to lower revenue volumes for midstream gas processing projects, mining and minerals, industrial facilities and refinery maintenance and turnarounds. These decreases were offset by revenue increases for a renewable energy facility in addition to increases in revenue associated with thermal vacuum chambers.
Process and Industrial Facilities gross profit increased by $11.1 million, or 103% in fiscal 2024 compared to fiscal 2023. The segment gross margin was 8.2% for fiscal 2024 compared to 2.9% for fiscal 2023. The segment gross margin for the fiscal 2024 was positively impacted by strong project execution. The segment gross margin for fiscal 2023 was negatively impacted by unfavorable changes in the estimated recovery of change orders and increased forecasted costs to complete certain midstream gas processing construction projects, which resulted in the projects reducing gross profit by $12.6 million for the year.
Corporate
Unallocated corporate revenue and expenses net to $33.2 million during fiscal 2024 compared to $28.5 million in fiscal 2023. The increase was primarily due to higher cash-settled stock-based compensation due to an increase in the price of our stock, higher stock compensation expense, and legal costs related to a jury trial that resulted in a verdict in our favor, partially offset by the recognition of $1.2 million of revenue due to the favorable resolution of that dispute, see Note 7 - Commitments and Contingencies, Litigation, for more information.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Overview
We define liquidity as the ongoing ability to pay our liabilities as they become due, fund business operations and meet all monetary contractual obligations. Our primary sources of liquidity at June 30, 2024 were unrestricted cash and cash equivalents on hand, capacity under our ABL Facility (see "ABL Credit Facility" in this Liquidity and Capital Resources section and Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, Note 5 - Debt, for more information), and cash generated from operations. Unrestricted cash and cash equivalents at June 30, 2024 totaled $115.6 million and availability under the ABL Facility totaled $54.0 million, resulting in total liquidity of $169.6 million. During fiscal 2024, liquidity increased $77.0 million, primarily as a result of cash provided by operations.
The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash in the Consolidated Balance Sheets to the total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash shown in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (in thousands):
| June 30, 2024 | June 30, 2023 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash | $ | 140,615 | $ | 79,812 | |||
| Less: Restricted cash | 25,000 | 25,000 | |||||
| Unrestricted Cash | 115,615 | 54,812 | |||||
| Availability | 53,988 | 37,742 | |||||
| Total Liquidity | $ | 169,603 | $ | 92,554 |
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The following table provides a summary of changes in our liquidity for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024 (in thousands):
| Liquidity at June 30, 2023 | $ | 92,554 |
|---|---|---|
| Cash provided by operating activities | 72,571 | |
| Capital expenditures | (6,994) | |
| Proceeds from asset sales(1) | 6,049 | |
| Increase in availability under ABL Facility | 16,246 | |
| Cash used by other financing activities | (10,372) | |
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash | (451) | |
| Liquidity at June 30, 2024 | $ | 169,603 |
(1)Includes $5.4 million of net proceeds in total from the sale of our Burlington, Ontario facility and Catoosa, Oklahoma facility that were disposed of in the first and second quarter of fiscal 2024, respectively. See Part II. Item 8, Financial Statements, Note 3 - Property, Plant and Equipment, for more information. The remaining asset sales comprised of equipment sold in the normal course of business.
Factors that routinely impact our short-term liquidity and may impact our long-term liquidity include, but are not limited to:
•changes in costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts and billings on uncompleted contracts in excess of costs due to contract terms that determine the timing of billings to customers and the collection of those billings:
◦some cost-plus and fixed price customer contracts are billed based on milestones which may require us to incur significant expenditures temporarily prior to collections from our customers;
◦some fixed-price customer contracts allow for significant upfront billings at the beginning of a project, which temporarily increases liquidity near term;
◦time and material contracts are normally billed in arrears. Therefore, we are routinely required to carry these costs until they can be billed and collected; and
◦some of our large construction projects may require security in the form of letters of credit or significant retentions. Retentions are normally held until certain contractual milestones are achieved;
•other changes in working capital, including the timing of tax payments and refunds; and
•capital expenditures.
Other factors that may impact both short and long-term liquidity include:
•contract disputes;
•collection issues, including those caused by weak commodity prices, economic slowdowns or other factors which can lead to credit deterioration of our customers;
•strategic investments in new operations;
•borrowing constraints under our ABL Facility and maintaining compliance with all covenants contained in the ABL Facility;
•acquisitions and disposals of businesses or assets; and
•purchases of shares under our stock buyback program.
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ABL Credit Facility
On September 9, 2021, the Company and our primary U.S. and Canada operating subsidiaries entered into an asset-based credit agreement, which was most recently amended on May 3, 2024 (as amended, the "ABL Facility"), with Bank of Montreal, as Administrative Agent, Swing Line Lender and a Letter of Credit Issuer, and the lenders named therein. The maximum amount of loans under the ABL Facility is limited to $90.0 million. The ABL Facility is intended to be used for working capital, capital expenditures, issuances of letters of credit and other lawful purposes. Our obligations under the ABL Facility are guaranteed by substantially all of our U.S. and Canadian subsidiaries and are secured by a first lien on all our assets under the ABL Facility. The ABL Facility matures, and any outstanding amounts become due and payable, on September 9, 2026.
The maximum amount that we may borrow under the ABL Facility is subject to a borrowing base, which is based on restricted cash plus a percentage of the value of certain accounts receivable, inventory and equipment, reduced for certain reserves. We are required to maintain a minimum of $25.0 million of restricted cash at all times, but such amounts are also included in the borrowing base. The borrowing base is recalculated on a monthly basis and at June 30, 2024, our borrowing base was $60.9 million. During fiscal 2024, the Company repaid all outstanding borrowings under the ABL Facility. The Company had $6.9 million in letters of credit outstanding, which resulted in availability of $54.0 million under the ABL Facility. Our borrowing base has ranged from $60.9 million to $74.6 million during fiscal 2024.
Borrowings under the ABL Facility bear interest through maturity at a variable rate based upon, at our option, an annual rate of either a base rate (“Base Rate”), an Adjusted Term Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("Adjusted Term SOFR"), or at the Canadian Prime Rate, plus an applicable margin. The Adjusted Term SOFR is defined as (i) the SOFR plus (ii) 11.448 basis points for a one-month tenor and 26.161 basis points for a three-month tenor; provided that the Adjusted Term SOFR cannot be below zero. The Base Rate is defined as a fluctuating interest rate equal to the greater of: (i) rate of interest announced by Bank of Montreal from time to time as its prime rate; (ii) the U.S. federal funds rate plus 0.50%; (iii) Adjusted Term SOFR for one month period plus 1.00%; or (iv) 1.00%. Depending on the amount of average availability, the applicable margin is between 1.00% to 1.50% for Base Rate and Canadian Prime Rate borrowings, which includes either U.S. or Canadian prime rate, and between 2.00% and 2.50% for Adjusted Term SOFR borrowings. Interest is payable either (i) monthly for Base Rate or Canadian Prime Rate borrowings or (ii) the last day of the interest period for Adjusted Term SOFR borrowings, as set forth in the ABL Facility. The fee for undrawn amounts is 0.25% per annum and is due quarterly.
The ABL Facility contains customary conditions to borrowings, events of default and covenants, including, but not limited to, covenants that limit our ability to sell assets, engage in mergers and acquisitions, incur, assume or permit to exist additional indebtedness and guarantees, create or permit to exist liens, pay cash dividends, issue equity instruments, make distribution or redeem or repurchase capital stock. In the event that our availability is less than the greater of (i) $15.0 million and (ii) 15.00% of the commitments under the ABL Facility then in effect, a consolidated Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio of at least 1.00 to 1.00must be maintained. We were in compliance with all covenants of the ABL Facility as of June 30, 2024
Cash Flows Provided by Operating Activities
Cash flows provided by operating activities for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024 totaled $72.6 million. Major components of cash flows provided by operating activities for the year ended June 30, 2024 are as follows:
| Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities | ||
|---|---|---|
| (In thousands) | ||
| Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024 | ||
| Net loss | $ | (24,976) |
| Gain on sale of property, plant and equipment (1) | (4,923) | |
| Depreciation and amortization | 11,023 | |
| Stock-based compensation expense | 7,745 | |
| Other non-cash expenses | 1,362 | |
| Cash effect of changes in operating assets and liabilities | 82,340 | |
| Net cash provided by operating activities | $ | 72,571 |
(1)Gain on sale of property, plant and equipment includes a $4.5 million total gain on the sale of our Burlington, Ontario facility and Catoosa, Oklahoma facility that were disposed of in the first quarter of fiscal 2024 and the second quarter of fiscal 2024, respectively. (see Part II. Item 8-Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, Note 3 - Property, Plant and Equipment, for more information.) The remaining gain on the sale of property, plant and equipment comprised of equipment sold in the normal course of business.
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Cash effect of changes in operating assets and liabilities at June 30, 2024 in comparison to June 30, 2023 include the following:
•Accounts receivable, excluding credit losses recognized during the period and including retention amounts classified as non-current, increased $12.1 million during fiscal 2024, which decreased cash flows from operating activities. The variance is primarily attributable to the timing of billing and collections.
•Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts ("CIE") decreased $11.0 million, which increased cash flows from operating activities. Billings on uncompleted contracts in excess of costs and estimated earnings ("BIE") increased $85.9 million, which increased cash flows from operating activities. CIE and BIE balances can experience significant fluctuations based on business volume and the timing of when job costs are incurred and the timing of customer billings and payments.
•Accounts payable decreased by $10.4 million during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024, which decreased cash flows from operating activities. These operating liabilities can fluctuate based on the timing of vendor payments; accruals; lease commencement, lease payments, expiration, or termination of operating leases; business volumes; and other timing differences.
•Inventories, income taxes receivable, prepaid expenses, other current assets, operating right-of-use lease assets and other assets, non-current, decreased $4.9 million, during fiscal year 2024, which increased cash flows from operating activities. These operating assets can fluctuate based on the timing of inventory builds and draw-downs, accrual and receipt of income taxes receivable; prepayments of certain expenses; lease commencement, passage of time, expiration, or termination of operating leases; business volumes; and other timing differences.
•Accrued wages and benefits, accrued insurance, operating lease liabilities, other accrued expenses, and other liabilities, non-current increased by $3.0 million during fiscal year 2024, which increased cash flows from operating activities. These operating liabilities can fluctuate based on the timing of vendor payments; accruals; lease commencement, lease payments, expiration, or termination of operating leases; business volumes; and other timing differences.
Cash Flows Used by Investing Activities
Investing activities used $0.9 million of cash in the fiscal 2024 primarily due to capital expenditures, offset by proceeds from asset sales. In the first quarter of fiscal 2024, we sold a previously utilized facility in Burlington, Ontario for $2.7 million in net proceeds. In the second quarter of fiscal 2024, we sold a facility in Catoosa, Oklahoma. We closed these previously utilized facilities as they were no longer strategic to the future of the business. In the third quarter of fiscal 2024 we purchased a fabrication facility in Bakersfield, California for $4.1 million to replace a facility currently being leased by the Company.
Cash Flows Used by Financing Activities
Financing activities used $10.4 million of cash in the fiscal 2024 primarily due to $10.0 million in advances and $20.0 million in repayments under our ABL facility. As of June 30, 2024 we had no outstanding borrowings under our ABL facility.
Dividend Policy
We have never paid cash dividends on our common stock and the terms of our Credit Agreement prohibit us from paying cash dividends. Any future dividend payments will depend on the terms of our ABL Facility, our financial condition, capital requirements and earnings as well as other relevant factors.
Stock Repurchase Program
We may repurchase common stock pursuant to the Stock Buyback Program, which was approved by the board of directors in November 2018. Under the program, the aggregate number of shares repurchased may not exceed 2,707,175 shares. We may repurchase our stock from time to time in the open market at prevailing market prices or in privately negotiated transactions and are not obligated to purchase any shares. The program will continue unless and until it is modified or revoked by the Board of Directors. We made no repurchases under the program during fiscal 2024 and have no current plans to repurchase stock. As of June 30, 2024, there were 1,349,037 shares available for repurchase under the Stock Buyback Program. The terms of our ABL Facility limit share repurchases to $2.5 million per fiscal year provided that we meet certain availability thresholds and do not violate our Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio financial covenant.
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Treasury Shares
We had 579,422 treasury shares as of June 30, 2024 and intend to utilize these treasury shares in connection with equity awards under our stock incentive plans and for sales to the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Material Cash Requirements from Contractual and Other Obligations
As of June 30, 2024, our short-term and long-term material cash requirements for known contractual and other obligations were as follows:
•Operating Leases: In the normal course of business, we lease real estate and equipment under various arrangements which are classified as operating leases. Future payments for such leases, excluding leases with initial terms of one year or less, were $29.6 million at June 30, 2024, with $5.3 million payable within the next 12 months. Refer to Part II. Item 8, Financial Statements, Note 8 - Leases, for more information about our lease obligations and the timing of expected future payments.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements and Other Commitments
The terms of our construction contracts frequently require that we obtain from surety companies, and provide to our customers, surety bonds as a condition to the award of such contracts. These surety bonds are issued in return for premiums, which vary depending on the size and type of the bond, and secure our payment and performance obligations under such contracts. We have agreed to indemnify the surety companies for amounts, if any, paid by them in respect of surety bonds issued on our behalf. Surety bonds expire at various times ranging from final completion of a project to a period extending beyond contract completion in certain circumstances. Such amounts can also fluctuate from period to period based upon the mix and level of our bonded operating activity. As of June 30, 2024, there were $101.3 million of surety bonds in force, of which we expect $93.5 million to expire within the next 12 months. Of the bonds in force, $70.6 million related to performance bonds for ongoing projects and the remainder related to contractor licensing, liens, and other bonds. We are not aware of any losses in connection with surety bonds that have been posted on our behalf, and we do not expect to incur significant losses in the foreseeable future.
We issue letters of credit under our ABL Facility in the normal course of business to support workers' compensation insurance programs or certain construction contracts. As of June 30, 2024, we had $6.9 million of letters of credit outstanding, nearly all of which expire within the next 12 months. The letters of credit that support our workers’ compensation programs are expected to renew annually through the term of our credit facility. The letters of credit that support construction contracts carry expiration dates that expire in fiscal 2025.
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CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES
Revenue Recognition
Revenue for contracts that satisfy the criteria for over time recognition is recognized as the work progresses. The Company measures transfer of control of the performance obligation utilizing the percentage-of-completion method, which is based on costs incurred to date compared to the total estimated costs at completion, since it best depicts the transfer of control of assets being created or enhanced to the customer. Costs incurred may include direct labor, direct materials, subcontractor costs and indirect costs, such as salaries and benefits, supplies and tools, equipment costs and insurance costs. Indirect costs are charged to projects based upon direct costs and overhead allocation rates per dollar of direct costs incurred or direct labor hours worked.
Under the percentage-of-completion method, the use of estimated costs to complete each performance obligation is a significant variable in the process of determining recognized revenue and is a significant factor in the accounting for such performance obligations. Significant estimates that impact the cost to complete each performance obligation are materials, components, equipment, labor and subcontracts; labor productivity; schedule durations, including subcontractor or supplier progress; unpriced change orders; contract disputes including claims; achievement of contractual performance requirements; and contingencies, among others.
The cumulative impact of revisions in total cost estimates during the progress of work is reflected in the period in which these changes become known, including, to the extent required, the reversal of profit recognized in prior periods and the recognition of losses expected to be incurred on performance obligations in progress. Due to the various estimates inherent in contract accounting, actual results could differ from those estimates, which could result in material changes to the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements and related disclosures. See Note 2 - Revenue for further discussion.
Goodwill
Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price of acquisitions over the acquisition date fair value of the net identifiable tangible and intangible assets acquired. In accordance with current accounting guidance, goodwill is not amortized and is tested at least annually for impairment at the reporting unit level, which is a level below our reportable segments.
We perform our annual impairment test in the fourth quarter of each fiscal year, or in between annual tests whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value of goodwill may not be recoverable, to determine whether an impairment exists and to determine the amount of headroom. We define "headroom" as the percentage difference between the fair value of a reporting unit and its carrying value excluding working capital. The goodwill impairment test involves comparing management’s estimate of the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying value, including goodwill. If the fair value of a reporting unit exceeds its carrying value, then goodwill is not impaired. If the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value, then goodwill is impaired to the extent of the difference, but the impairment may not exceed the balance of goodwill assigned to that reporting unit.
We utilize a discounted cash flow analysis, referred to as an income approach, and market multiples, referred to as a market approach, to determine the estimated fair value of our reporting units. For the income approach, significant judgments and assumptions including forecasted project awards, discount rate, anticipated revenue growth rate, gross margins, operating expenses, working capital needs and capital expenditures are inherent in the fair value estimates, which are based on our operating and capital budgets and on our strategic plan. As a result, actual results may differ from the estimates utilized in our income approach. For the market approach, significant judgments and assumptions include the selection of guideline companies, forecasted guideline company EBITDA (as defined in Note 4 - Goodwill) and our forecasted EBITDA (as defined in Note 4 - Goodwill). The use of alternate judgments and/or assumptions could result in a fair value that differs from our estimate and could result in the recognition of additional impairment charges in the financial statements. As a test for reasonableness, we also consider the combined fair values of our reporting units to our market capitalization.
We performed our annual goodwill impairment test as of May 31, 2024, which resulted in no impairment. The fiscal 2024 test indicated that two reporting units with a combined total of $16.6 million of goodwill as of June 30, 2024 were at higher risk of future impairment. If our view of project opportunities or gross margins deteriorates, particularly for the higher risk reporting units, then we may be required to record an impairment of goodwill.
We considered the amount of headroom for each reporting unit when determining whether an impairment existed. The amount of headroom varies by reporting unit. Our significant assumptions, including revenue growth rates, gross margins, discount rate and other factors may change in the future based on the changing economic and competitive environment in which we operate. Assuming that all other components of our fair value estimate remain unchanged, a change in the following assumptions would have the following effect on headroom:
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| Headroom Sensitivity Analysis | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goodwill as of June 30, 2024 (in thousands) | Baseline Headroom | Headroom if Revenue Growth Rate Declines by 100 Basis Points | Headroom if Gross Margin Declines by 100 Basis Points | Headroom if Discount Rate Increases by 100 Basis Points | ||||||||
| Reporting Unit 1 | $ | 11,158 | 13% | 6% | -1% | 5% | ||||||
| Reporting Unit 2 | $ | 8,175 | 503% | 471% | 399% | 450% | ||||||
| Reporting Unit 3 | $ | 5,484 | 70% | 59% | -6% | 50% | ||||||
| Reporting Unit 4 | $ | 4,205 | 950% | 910% | 809% | 886% |
Income Taxes
We use the asset and liability approach for financial accounting and reporting for income taxes. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are computed annually for differences between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities that will result in taxable or deductible amounts in the future based on enacted tax laws and rates applicable to the periods in which the differences are expected to affect taxable income. Valuation allowances based on our judgments and estimates are established when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized in future operating results. Our estimates are based on facts and circumstances in existence as well as interpretations of existing tax regulations and laws applied to the facts and circumstances, with the help of professional tax advisors. Therefore, we estimate and provide for amounts of additional income taxes that may be assessed by the various taxing authorities.
Loss Contingencies
Various legal actions, claims and other contingencies arise in the normal course of our business. Contingencies are recorded in the consolidated financial statements, or are otherwise disclosed, in accordance with ASC 450-20, “Loss Contingencies”. We use a case-by-case evaluation of the underlying data and update our evaluation as further information becomes known. Specific reserves are provided for loss contingencies to the extent we conclude that a loss is both probable and estimable. However, the results of litigation are inherently unpredictable and the possibility exists that the ultimate resolution of one or more of these matters could result in a material effect on our financial position, results of operations or liquidity.
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FY 2023 10-K MD&A
SEC filing source: 0000866273-23-000058.
Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Management’s discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations is based on our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”). GAAP represents a comprehensive set of accounting and disclosure rules and requirements, the application of which requires management judgments and estimates including, in certain circumstances, choices between acceptable GAAP alternatives. The preparation of these consolidated financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities, if any, at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. We base our estimates on historical experience and various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results could differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part II, Item 8 - Financial Statements and Supplementary Data in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, contains a comprehensive summary of our significant accounting policies. The following is a discussion of our most critical accounting policies, estimates, judgments and uncertainties that are inherent in our application of GAAP.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Reportable Segments
We operate our business through three reportable segments:
•Storage and Terminal Solutions: primarily consists of engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction services related to cryogenic and other specialty tanks and terminals for LNG, NGLs, hydrogen, ammonia, propane, butane, liquid nitrogen/liquid oxygen, and liquid petroleum. Also includes work related to traditional aboveground crude oil and refined product storage tanks and terminals. This segment also includes terminal balance of plant work, truck and rail loading/offloading facilities, and marine structures as well as storage tank and terminal maintenance and repair. Finally, we manufacture and sell precision engineered specialty tank products, including geodesic domes, aluminum internal floating roofs, floating suction and skimmer systems, roof drain systems and floating roof seals.
•Utility and Power Infrastructure: primarily consists of engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction services to support growing demand for LNG utility peak shaving facilities. We also perform traditional electrical work for public and private utilities, including construction of new substations, upgrades of existing substations, transmission and distribution line installations, and upgrades and maintenance including live wire work. Work may also include emergency and storm restoration services. We also provide construction services to a variety of power generation facilities, including natural gas fired facilities in simple or combined cycle configurations.
•Process and Industrial Facilities: primarily consists of plant maintenance, repair, and turnarounds in the downstream and midstream markets for energy clients including refining and processing of crude oil, fractionating, and marketing of natural gas and natural gas liquids. Also includes engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction for refinery upgrades and retrofits for renewable fuels. We also construct thermal vacuum test chambers for aerospace and defense industries and other infrastructure for industries including petrochemical, sulfur, mining and minerals primarily in the extraction of non-ferrous metals, cement, agriculture, wastewater treatment facilities and other industrial customers.
Overview
The majority of the work for all segments is performed in the United States, with 9.4% of revenue generated internationally during fiscal 2023, 9.5% in fiscal 2022 and 10.2% in fiscal 2021. The percentage of revenue generated internationally decreased in fiscal 2023 and fiscal 2022 compared to fiscal 2021 primarily due to higher domestic revenue growth.
Significant period to period changes in revenue, gross profits and operating results between fiscal 2023 and fiscal 2022 are discussed below on a consolidated basis for each segment. A discussion of results of operations changes between fiscal 2022 and fiscal 2021 is included in Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2022, which was filed with the SEC on October 11, 2022.
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Results of Operations
(In thousands)
| Storage and Terminal Solutions | Utility and Power Infrastructure | Process and Industrial Facilities | Corporate | Total | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiscal Year 2023 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Consolidated revenue | $ | 255,693 | $ | 169,504 | $ | 369,823 | $ | — | $ | 795,020 | |||||||||
| Gross profit (loss) | 10,470 | 10,699 | 10,756 | (1,105) | 30,820 | ||||||||||||||
| Gross profit (loss) % | 4.1 | % | 6.3 | % | 2.9 | % | — | % | 3.9 | % | |||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 20,054 | 7,045 | 14,909 | 26,241 | 68,249 | ||||||||||||||
| Goodwill impairment and restructuring costs | 969 | 37 | 13,288 | 1,164 | 15,458 | ||||||||||||||
| Operating profit (loss) | (10,553) | 3,617 | (17,441) | (28,510) | (52,887) | ||||||||||||||
| Operating profit (loss) % | (4.1) | % | 2.1 | % | (4.7) | % | — | % | (6.7) | % | |||||||||
| Fiscal Year 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Consolidated revenue | $ | 232,839 | $ | 220,093 | $ | 254,848 | $ | — | $ | 707,780 | |||||||||
| Gross profit (loss) | 262 | (8,586) | 9,270 | (2,152) | (1,206) | ||||||||||||||
| Gross profit (loss) % | 0.1 | % | (3.9) | % | 3.6 | % | — | % | (0.2) | % | |||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 17,284 | 11,771 | 12,506 | 26,129 | 67,690 | ||||||||||||||
| Restructuring costs | 7,330 | 2,746 | 6,867 | 2,015 | 18,958 | ||||||||||||||
| Operating loss | (24,352) | (23,103) | (10,103) | (30,296) | (87,854) | ||||||||||||||
| Operating loss % | (10.5) | % | (10.5) | % | (4.0) | % | — | % | (12.4) | % | |||||||||
| Variances Fiscal Year 2023 to Fiscal Year 2022 Increase/(Decrease) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Consolidated revenue | $ | 22,854 | $ | (50,589) | $ | 114,975 | $ | — | $ | 87,240 | |||||||||
| Gross profit (loss) | 10,208 | 19,285 | 1,486 | 1,047 | 32,026 | ||||||||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 2,770 | (4,726) | 2,403 | 112 | 559 | ||||||||||||||
| Goodwill impairment and restructuring costs | (6,361) | (2,709) | 6,421 | (851) | (3,500) | ||||||||||||||
| Operating profit (loss) | 13,799 | 26,720 | (7,338) | 1,786 | 34,967 |
Operational Update
During fiscal 2023, strong bidding activity resulted in project awards of $1.3 billion and we ended the fiscal year with $1.1 billion of backlog, the highest level since the end of fiscal 2019. Based on this building momentum, the process of returning revenue volume to pre-pandemic levels is well underway. Accordingly, we are expecting revenue growth to be stronger in fiscal 2024 than it was in fiscal 2023. However, some of the new awards are for significant capital projects that will not commence until the latter half of fiscal 2024 and will be recognized as revenue over a multi-year period.
Many of the projects booked during fiscal 2023 are large capital projects with gross margins at our pre-pandemic historical gross margin range. In addition, growing revenue volume combined with cost reductions implemented in recent years should allow us to better leverage our cost structure, which will further enhance gross margins in fiscal 2024 and beyond.
Backlog
We define backlog as the total dollar amount of revenue that we expect to recognize as a result of performing work that has been awarded to us through a signed contract, limited notice to proceed ("LNTP") or other type of assurance that we consider firm. The following arrangements are considered firm:
•fixed-price awards;
•minimum customer commitments on cost plus arrangements; and
•certain time and material arrangements in which the estimated value is firm or can be estimated with a reasonable amount of certainty in both timing and amounts.
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For long-term maintenance contracts with no minimum commitments and other established customer agreements, we include only the amounts that we expect to recognize as revenue over the next 12 months. For arrangements in which we have received a LNTP, we include the entire scope of work in our backlog if we conclude that the likelihood of the full project proceeding as high. For all other arrangements, we calculate backlog as the estimated contract amount less revenue recognized as of the reporting date.
The following table provides a summary of changes in our backlog in fiscal 2023:
| Storage and Terminal Solutions | Utility and Power Infrastructure | Process and Industrial Facilities | Total | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (In thousands) | |||||||||||||||
| Backlog as of June 30, 2022 | $ | 195,114 | $ | 102,059 | $ | 292,287 | $ | 589,460 | |||||||
| Project awards | 354,510 | 526,963 | 444,148 | 1,325,621 | |||||||||||
| Other adjustment(1) | (23,272) | — | (6,691) | (29,963) | |||||||||||
| Revenue recognized | (255,693) | (169,504) | (369,823) | (795,020) | |||||||||||
| Backlog as of June 30, 2023 | $ | 270,659 | $ | 459,518 | $ | 359,921 | $ | 1,090,098 | |||||||
| Book-to-bill ratio(2) | 1.4 | 3.1 | 1.2 | 1.7 |
(1)Backlog was reduced by $30.0 million to account for a reduction of work available to us in an existing facility upgrade and service program.
(2)Calculated by dividing project awards by revenue recognized.
In the Storage and Terminal Solutions segment, backlog increased by 38.7% as we booked $354.5 million of project awards during fiscal 2023. This segment includes significant opportunities for storage infrastructure projects related to natural gas, LNG, ammonia, hydrogen, NGLs and other forms of renewable energy. We believe LNG and hydrogen projects in particular will be key growth drivers for this segment. We were awarded a large-scale specialty vessel project in the second quarter following a similar award in the first quarter. Bidding activity on LNG projects has been strong and we expect that to continue.
In the Utility and Power Infrastructure segment, backlog increased by 350.2% as we booked $527.0 million of project awards in fiscal 2023. Project awards are primarily comprised of a project for the engineering, procurement, and construction of LNG peak shaving facilities and power delivery work. We received a significant LNG peak shaving project award during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023. Our opportunity pipeline for LNG peak shaving projects continues to be promising, however those awards, while significant, can be less frequent. Project opportunities and bidding activity are strong for both the power delivery portion of the business and LNG peak shaving.
In the Process and Industrial Facilities segment, backlog increased by 23.1% as we booked $444.1 million of project awards in fiscal 2023. Included in project awards are a significant capital project awarded in the third quarter to upgrade a natural gas compressor station and contract growth on a capital project at a biodiesel facility. Client spending related to refinery maintenance and turnaround operations has continued to be strong, which also contributed significantly to project awards during the year. We continue to see demand for thermal vacuum chambers in the coming quarters, as well as increasing opportunities in mining and minerals, chemicals, and renewables. In addition, we are continuing to pursue opportunities for midstream gas work, including some larger scale projects.
Project awards in all segments are cyclical and are typically the result of a sales process that can take several months or years to complete. It is common for awards to shift from one period to another as the timing of awards is dependent upon a number of factors including changes in market conditions, permitting, off take agreements, project financing and other factors. Backlog volatility may increase for some segments from time to time when individual project awards are less frequent, but more significant. Awards for significant capital projects may be recognized as revenue over a multi-year period as the projects may take a few years to complete. We expect to recognize approximately 54% of our total backlog reported as of June 30, 2023 as revenue within fiscal 2024.
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Fiscal 2023 Versus Fiscal 2022
Consolidated
Consolidated revenue was $795.0 million for fiscal 2023 compared to $707.8 million in fiscal 2022. On a segment basis, revenue increased in the Process and Industrial Facilities and Storage and Terminal Solutions segments by $115.0 million and $22.8 million, respectively. These increases were partially offset by a decrease in revenue of $50.6 million in the Utility and Power Infrastructure segment.
Consolidated gross profit was $30.8 million in fiscal 2023 compared to a gross loss of $1.2 million in fiscal 2022. Gross margin was 3.9% in fiscal 2023 compared to a negative gross margin of (0.2%) in fiscal 2022. Gross margins in fiscal 2023 were negatively impacted by the under recovery of construction overhead costs, unfavorable changes in the estimated recovery of change orders and increased forecasted costs to complete certain midstream gas processing projects, continued work on previously-booked projects with reduced gross margins awarded in a highly competitive time period. Gross margins in fiscal 2022 were negatively impacted by low revenue volume, which led to the under recovery of construction overhead costs. In addition, the competitive bidding environment and increased forecasts in costs to complete projects negatively impacted gross margins.
Consolidated Selling, General and Administrative ("SG&A") expenses were $68.2 million in fiscal 2023 compared to $67.7 million in fiscal 2022.
In the second quarter of fiscal 2023, we recorded $12.3 million of goodwill impairment. In the third quarter of fiscal 2022, we recorded $18.3 million of goodwill impairment. See Part II. Item 8, Financial Statements, Note 4 - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Goodwill, for more information about the impairment.
As a result of actions taken to reduce our cost structure, we recorded $3.1 million of restructuring costs in fiscal 2023 and $0.6 million of restructuring costs in fiscal 2022. See Part II. Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, Note 14 - Restructuring Costs, for more information.
Interest expense was $2.0 million in fiscal 2023 and $3.0 million in fiscal 2022. Interest expense consists primarily of interest on debt outstanding, unused capacity fees, amortization of deferred debt issuance costs, letter of credit fees and other interest. Interest expense in fiscal 2022 included $1.5 million of accelerated amortization of deferred debt amendment fees in the first quarter.
Other income included a $2.9 million gain on the sale of our industrial cleaning business in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023. See Part II. Item 8, Financial Statements, Note 3 - Property, Plant and Equipment - Industrial Cleaning Disposal, for more information. In fiscal 2022, other income included a $32.4 million gain on the sale-leaseback of our regional office and fabrication and warehouse facility located in Orange, California. See Part II. Item 8, Financial Statements, Note 3 - Property, Plant and Equipment - Sale-leaseback Transaction, for more information.
Our effective tax rate for fiscal 2023 was 0.8% compared to (9.6)% in fiscal 2022. The effective tax rates for both periods were impacted by valuation allowances of $12.6 million and $17.9 million, respectively, placed on deferred tax assets. We placed a valuation allowance on all of our deferred tax assets in the second quarter of fiscal 2022 due to the existence of a cumulative loss over a three-year period. We will continue to place valuation allowances on newly generated deferred tax assets and will realize the benefit associated with the deferred tax assets for which the valuation allowance has been provided to the extent we generate taxable income in the future, or cumulative losses are no longer present and our future projections for growth or tax planning strategies are demonstrated.
In fiscal 2023 and 2022, net loss was $52.4 million and $63.9 million, respectively; or $1.94 and $2.39 per fully diluted share, respectively.
Storage and Terminal Solutions
Revenue for the Storage and Terminal Solutions segment was $255.7 million in fiscal 2023 compared to $232.8 million in fiscal 2022, an increase of $22.9 million. The increase in segment revenue is primarily a result of higher volumes of specialty vessel capital projects and tank repair and maintenance work.
The segment gross margin was 4.1% in fiscal 2023 compared to 0.1% in fiscal 2022. The fiscal 2023 segment gross margin improved on good project execution, but was negatively impacted by the under recovery of construction overhead costs due to low revenue volumes. The fiscal 2022 segment gross margin was negatively impacted by low revenue volume, which led to under recovery of construction overhead costs and a lower than previously forecasted margin on a thermal energy storage tank
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repair and maintenance project, which had reduced segment gross profit by $6.3 million. In addition, segment gross margin was negatively impacted by smaller competitively priced capital projects in fiscal 2022.
Utility and Power Infrastructure
Revenue for the Utility and Power Infrastructure segment was $169.5 million in fiscal 2023 compared to $220.1 million in fiscal 2022. The decrease is primarily due to lower volumes of natural gas utility peak shaving work, partially offset by higher volumes of power delivery work. The reduction of peak shaving work is due to the timing of commencement of new projects and the completion of previous awarded projects. We expect peak shaving work to have a significant impact to segment revenue in the second half of fiscal 2024.
The segment gross margin was 6.3% in fiscal 2023 compared to a negative gross margin of (3.9%) in fiscal 2022. The segment gross margin for fiscal year 2023 was negatively impacted by continued work on projects with previously reduced gross margins and projects that were bid competitively. These negative impacts were partially offset by strong execution of cost reimbursable power delivery work. The fiscal 2022 negative segment gross margin was materially impacted by changes in the forecasted costs to complete two large capital projects and an unfavorable settlement of a claim with a customer. The segment gross margin in fiscal 2022 was also negatively impacted by the under recovery of construction overhead costs.
Process and Industrial Facilities
Revenue for the Process and Industrial Facilities segment was $369.8 million in fiscal 2023 compared to $254.8 million in fiscal 2022. The increase of $115.0 million was primarily due to work on a capital project at a biodiesel facility, higher volumes of refinery maintenance and turnaround activity, midstream gas processing capital work, and work on a capital project at a mining facility.
The segment gross margin was 2.9% in fiscal 2023 compared to 3.6% in fiscal 2022. Outside of work on midstream gas processing work, project execution was strong for the remainder of the segment. The segment gross margin in fiscal 2023 was negatively impacted by unfavorable changes in the estimated recovery of change orders and increased forecasted costs to complete certain midstream gas processing capital work, which resulted in a $12.6 million reduction in gross profit for the fiscal year. These charges were primarily the result of the client not approving adequate compensation to us for the impact that excessive scope changes had on our ability to progress the work according to forecast and for the impact of global supply chain issues and inflation. We have accrued the full expected loss for the work, which are now mechanically complete. Finally, segment gross margin was also negatively impacted by the under recovery construction overhead costs.
Despite generally strong project execution and higher volumes, the segment gross margin in fiscal 2022 was negatively impacted by an increase in forecasted costs to complete a midstream gas processing project. The project had reduced gross profit by $8.7 million during fiscal 2022. The increase in forecasted costs was primarily due to performance of a now terminated subcontractor, which required rework, as well as supply chain and escalation issues, in order to meet our client's expectations. Segment gross margin was also negatively impacted by under recovered construction overhead costs in fiscal 2022.
Corporate
Unallocated corporate expenses were $28.5 million during fiscal 2023 compared to $30.3 million in the same period last year.
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Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In order to more clearly depict our core profitability, the following tables present our operating results after certain adjustments:
Reconciliation of Net Loss to Adjusted Net Loss(1)
(In thousands, except per share data)
| Fiscal Years Ended | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2023 | June 30, 2022 | June 30, 2021 | |||||||||
| Net loss, as reported | $ | (52,361) | $ | (63,900) | $ | (31,224) | |||||
| Restructuring costs incurred | 3,142 | 646 | 6,756 | ||||||||
| Goodwill and intangible asset impairments | 12,316 | 18,312 | — | ||||||||
| Gain on sale of assets(2) | (2,905) | (32,392) | — | ||||||||
| Accelerated amortization of deferred debt amendment fees(3) | — | 1,518 | — | ||||||||
| Tax impact of adjustments and other net tax items(4) | (3,231) | 4,464 | (1,739) | ||||||||
| Deferred tax valuation allowance(5) | 12,595 | 17,943 | — | ||||||||
| Adjusted net loss | $ | (30,444) | $ | (53,409) | $ | (26,207) | |||||
| Loss per fully diluted share, as reported | $ | (1.94) | $ | (2.39) | $ | (1.18) | |||||
| Adjusted earnings (loss) per fully diluted share | $ | (1.13) | $ | (2.00) | $ | (0.99) |
(1)This table presents non-GAAP financial measures of our adjusted net loss and adjusted loss per fully diluted share for fiscal 2023, 2022 and 2021. The most directly comparable financial measures are net loss and loss per fully diluted share, respectively, presented in the Consolidated Statements of Income. We have presented these non-GAAP financial measures because we believe they more clearly depict our core operating results during the periods presented and provide a more comparable measure of our operating results to other companies considered to be in similar businesses. Since adjusted net loss and adjusted loss per fully diluted share are not measures of performance calculated in accordance with GAAP, they should be considered in addition to, rather than as a substitute for, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures.
(2)In fiscal 2023, we booked a $2.9 million gain on the sale of our industrial cleaning business in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023. See Part II. Item 8, Financial Statements, Note 3 - Property, Plant and Equipment - Industrial Cleaning Disposal, for more information. In fiscal 2022, we booked a $32.4 million gain on the sale-leaseback of our regional office and fabrication and warehouse facility located in Orange, California (see Part II. Item 8-Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, Note 3 - Property, Plant and Equipment - Sale-leaseback Transaction, for more information.)
(3)Interest expense in fiscal 2022 included $1.5 million of accelerated amortization of deferred debt amendment fees in connection with terminating the Senior Secured Revolving Credit facility.
(4)Calculated by applying a blended state and federal tax rate of approximately 26% to the adjustments, after giving consideration to the portion of impaired goodwill that was not tax deductible.
(5)See Part II, Item 8-Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, Note 6 - Income Taxes, for more information about the deferred tax asset valuation allowance.
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Reconciliation of Net Loss to Adjusted EBITDA
We have presented Adjusted EBITDA, which we define as net loss before goodwill impairments, gain on sale of facilities, restructuring costs, stock-based compensation, interest expense, income taxes, and depreciation and amortization, because it is used by the financial community as a method of measuring our performance and of evaluating the market value of companies considered to be in similar businesses. We believe that the line item on our Consolidated Statements of Income entitled “Net loss” is the most directly comparable GAAP measure to Adjusted EBITDA. Since Adjusted EBITDA is not a measure of performance calculated in accordance with GAAP, it should not be considered in isolation of, or as a substitute for, net earnings as an indicator of operating performance. Adjusted EBITDA, as we calculate it, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures employed by other companies. In addition, this measure is not a measure of our ability to fund our cash needs. As Adjusted EBITDA excludes certain financial information compared with net loss, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, users of this financial information should consider the type of events and transactions that are excluded. Our non-GAAP performance measure, Adjusted EBITDA, has certain material limitations as follows:
•It does not include impairments to goodwill. While impairments to intangible assets are non-cash expenses in the period recognized, cash or other consideration was still transferred in exchange for the intangible assets in the period of the acquisition. Any measure that excludes impairments to intangible assets has material limitations since these expenses represent the loss of an asset that was acquired in exchange for cash or other assets.
•It does not include gain on asset sales. While these sales occurred outside the normal course of business and are not expected to be recurring, any measure that excludes this gain has inherent limitations since the sale resulted in a material inflow of cash.
•It does not include restructuring costs. Restructuring costs represent material costs that we incurred and are oftentimes cash expenses. Therefore, any measure that excludes restructuring costs has material limitations.
•It does not include stock-based compensation. Stock-based compensation represents material amounts of equity that are awarded to our employees and directors for services rendered. While the expense is non-cash, we release vested shares out of our treasury stock, which has historically been replenished by using cash to periodically repurchase our stock. Therefore, any measure that excludes stock-based compensation has material limitations.
•It does not include interest expense. Because we have borrowed money to finance our operations and to acquire businesses, pay commitment fees to maintain our senior secured revolving credit facility, and incur fees to issue letters of credit under the senior secured revolving credit facility, interest expense is a necessary and ongoing part of our costs and has assisted us in generating revenue. Therefore, any measure that excludes interest expense has material limitations.
•It does not include income taxes. Because the payment of income taxes is a necessary and ongoing part of our operations, any measure that excludes income taxes has material limitations.
•It does not include depreciation or amortization expense. Because we use capital and intangible assets to generate revenue, depreciation and amortization expense is a necessary element of our cost structure. Therefore, any measure that excludes depreciation or amortization expense has material limitations.
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| Fiscal Years Ended | ||||||||||
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| June 30, 2023 | June 30, 2022 | June 30, 2021 | ||||||||
| (in thousands) | ||||||||||
| Net loss | $ | (52,361) | $ | (63,900) | $ | (31,224) | ||||
| Goodwill and other intangible asset impairment | 12,316 | 18,312 | — | |||||||
| Gain on sale of assets(1) | (2,905) | (32,392) | — | |||||||
| Restructuring costs | 3,142 | 646 | 6,756 | |||||||
| Stock-based compensation | 6,791 | 7,877 | 8,156 | |||||||
| Interest expense | 2,024 | 2,951 | 1,559 | |||||||
| Provision (benefit) for federal, state and foreign income taxes | (400) | 5,617 | (12,039) | |||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 13,694 | 15,254 | 17,858 | |||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | (17,699) | $ | (45,635) | $ | (8,934) |
(1)In fiscal 2023, we booked a $2.9 million gain on the sale of our industrial cleaning business in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023. See Part II. Item 8, Financial Statements, Note 3 - Property, Plant and Equipment - Industrial Cleaning Disposal, for more information. In fiscal 2022, we booked a $32.4 million gain on the sale-leaseback of our regional office and fabrication and warehouse facility located in Orange, California (see Part II. Item 8-Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, Note 3 - Property, Plant and Equipment - Sale-leaseback Transaction, for more information.)
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Overview
We define liquidity as the ongoing ability to pay our liabilities as they become due, fund business operations and meet all monetary contractual obligations. Our primary sources of liquidity at June 30, 2023 were unrestricted cash and cash equivalents on hand, capacity under our ABL Facility (see "ABL Credit Facility" in this Liquidity and Capital Resources section and Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, Note 5 - Debt, for more information), and cash generated from operations. Unrestricted cash and cash equivalents at June 30, 2023 totaled $54.8 million and availability under the ABL Facility totaled $37.7 million, resulting in total liquidity of $92.5 million.
The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash in the Consolidated Balance Sheets to the total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash shown in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (in thousands):
| June 30, 2023 | June 30, 2022 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 54,812 | $ | 52,371 | |||
| Restricted cash | 25,000 | 25,000 | |||||
| Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash shown in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows | $ | 79,812 | $ | 77,371 |
The following table provides a summary of changes in our liquidity for the year ended June 30, 2023 (in thousands):
| Liquidity at June 30, 2022 | $ | 94,831 |
|---|---|---|
| Cash provided by operating activities | 10,247 | |
| Capital expenditures | (9,009) | |
| Proceeds from asset sales(1) | 6,466 | |
| Net repayments under ABL Facility | (5,000) | |
| Decrease in availability under ABL Facility | (4,718) | |
| Cash used by other financing activities | (58) | |
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash | (205) | |
| Liquidity at June 30, 2023 | $ | 92,554 |
(1)Includes $6.3 million of net proceeds from the sale of our industrial cleaning business during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023. See Part II. Item 8, Financial Statements, Note 3 - Property, Plant and Equipment - Industrial Cleaning Disposal, for more information. The remaining asset sales comprised of equipment sold in the normal course of business.
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Factors that routinely impact our short-term liquidity and may impact our long-term liquidity include, but are not limited to:
•changes in costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts and billings on uncompleted contracts in excess of costs due to contract terms that determine the timing of billings to customers and the collection of those billings:
◦some cost plus and fixed price customer contracts are billed based on milestones which may require us to incur significant expenditures temporarily prior to collections from our customers;
◦some fixed price customer contracts allow for significant upfront billings at the beginning of a project, which temporarily increases liquidity near term;
◦time and material contracts are normally billed in arrears. Therefore, we are routinely required to carry these costs until they can be billed and collected; and
◦some of our large construction projects may require security in the form of letters of credit or significant retentions. Retentions are normally held until certain contractual milestones are achieved;
•other changes in working capital, including the timing of tax payments and refunds; and
•capital expenditures.
Other factors that may impact both short and long-term liquidity include:
•contract disputes;
•collection issues, including those caused by weak commodity prices, economic slowdowns or other factors which can lead to credit deterioration of our customers; and
•strategic investments in new operations.
Other factors that may impact long-term liquidity include:
•borrowing constraints under our ABL Facility and maintaining compliance with all covenants contained in the ABL Facility;
•acquisitions and disposals of businesses or assets; and
•purchases of shares under our stock buyback program.
ABL Credit Facility
On September 9, 2021, the Company and our primary U.S. and Canada operating subsidiaries entered into an asset-based credit agreement, which was amended on October 5, 2022 (as amended, the "ABL Facility"), with Bank of Montreal, as Administrative Agent, Swing Line Lender and a Letter of Credit Issuer, and the lenders named therein. The maximum amount of loans under the ABL Facility is limited to $90.0 million. The ABL Facility's available borrowings may be increased by an amount not to exceed $15.0 million, subject to certain conditions, including obtaining additional commitments. The ABL Facility is intended to be used for working capital, capital expenditures, issuances of letters of credit and other lawful purposes. Our obligations under the ABL Facility are guaranteed by substantially all of our U.S. and Canadian subsidiaries and are secured by a first lien on all our assets and the assets of our co-borrowers and guarantors under the ABL Facility.
The maximum amount that we may borrow under the ABL Facility is subject to a borrowing base, which is based on restricted cash plus a percentage of the value of certain accounts receivable, inventory and equipment, reduced for certain reserves. We are required to maintain a minimum of $25.0 million of restricted cash at all times, but such amounts are also included in the borrowing base. The ABL Facility matures, and any outstanding amounts become due and payable, on September 9, 2026. At June 30, 2023, our borrowing base was $67.0 million, we had $10.0 million of outstanding borrowings, and we had $19.3 million in letters of credit outstanding, which resulted in availability of $37.7 million under the ABL Facility. Our borrowing base has ranged from $67.0 million to $83.2 million during fiscal 2023.
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Borrowings under the ABL Facility bear interest through maturity at a variable rate based upon, at our option, an annual rate of either a base rate (“Base Rate”), an Adjusted Term Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("Adjusted Term SOFR"), or at the Canadian Prime Rate, plus an applicable margin. The Adjusted Term SOFR is defined as (i) the SOFR plus (ii) 11.448 basis points for a one-month tenor and 26.161 basis points for a three-month tenor; provided that the Adjusted Term SOFR cannot be below zero. The Base Rate is defined as a fluctuating interest rate equal to the greater of: (i) rate of interest announced by Bank of Montreal from time to time as its prime rate; (ii) the U.S. federal funds rate plus 0.50%; (iii) Adjusted Term SOFR for one month period plus 1.00%; or (iv) 1.00%. Depending on the amount of average availability, the applicable margin is between 1.00% to 1.50% for Base Rate and Canadian Prime Rate borrowings, which includes either U.S. or Canadian prime rate, and between 2.00% and 2.50% for Adjusted Term SOFR borrowings. Interest is payable either (i) monthly for Base Rate or Canadian Prime Rate borrowings or (ii) the last day of the interest period for Adjusted Term SOFR borrowings, as set forth in the ABL Facility. The fee for undrawn amounts is 0.25% per annum and is due quarterly. The interest rate in effect for borrowings outstanding at June 30, 2023, including applicable margin, was approximately 7.47%.
The ABL Facility contains customary conditions to borrowings, events of default and covenants, including, but not limited to, covenants that restrict our ability to sell assets, engage in mergers and acquisitions, incur, assume or permit to exist additional indebtedness and guarantees, create or permit to exist liens, pay cash dividends, issue equity instruments, make distribution or redeem or repurchase capital stock. In the event that our availability is less than the greater of (i) $15.0 million and (ii) 15.00% of the commitments under the ABL Facility then in effect, a consolidated Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio of at least 1.00 to 1.00 must be maintained. We were in compliance with all covenants of the ABL Facility as of June 30, 2023.
Cash Flows Provided by Operating Activities
Cash flows provided by operating activities for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023 totaled $10.2 million. Major components of cash flows provided by operating activities for the year ended June 30, 2023 are as follows:
| Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities | ||
|---|---|---|
| (In thousands) | ||
| Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2023 | ||
| Net loss | $ | (52,361) |
| Gain on sale of property, plant and equipment (1) | (2,841) | |
| Goodwill impairment | 12,316 | |
| Depreciation and amortization | 13,694 | |
| Stock-based compensation expense | 6,791 | |
| Other non-cash expenses | 147 | |
| Cash effect of changes in operating assets and liabilities | 32,501 | |
| Net cash provided by operating activities | $ | 10,247 |
(1)Gain on sale of property, plant and equipment includes a $2.9 million gain on the sale of our industrial cleaning business (see Part II. Item 8-Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, Note 3 - Property, Plant and Equipment - Industrial Cleaning Disposal, for more information.) The remaining loss on the sale of property, plant and equipment comprised of equipment sold in the normal course of business.
Cash effect of changes in operating assets and liabilities at June 30, 2023 in comparison to June 30, 2022 include the following:
•Accounts receivable, excluding credit losses recognized during the period, decreased $8.7 million during fiscal 2023, which increased cash flows from operating activities. The variance is primarily attributable to the timing of billing and collections.
•Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts ("CIE") increased $0.1 million, which decreased cash flows from operating activities. Billings on uncompleted contracts in excess of costs and estimated earnings ("BIE") increased $20.3 million, which increased cash flows from operating activities. CIE and BIE balances can experience significant fluctuations based on business volume and the timing of when job costs are incurred and the timing of customer billings and payments.
•Inventories, income taxes receivable, prepaid expenses, other current assets, operating right-of-use lease assets and other non-current assets decreased $13.7 million during fiscal 2023, which increased cash flows from operating activities. Most of this decrease was due to the receipt of $13.3 million of income tax refunds during the fiscal year.
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These operating assets can fluctuate based on the timing of inventory builds and draw-downs, accrual and receipt of income taxes receivable, prepayments of certain expenses, leasing activity, business volume, and other timing differences.
•Accounts payable, accrued wages and benefits, accrued insurance, operating lease liabilities and other accrued expenses, and other liabilities, non-current decreased by $9.4 million during fiscal 2023, which decreased cash flows from operating activities. These operating liabilities can fluctuate based on the timing of vendor payments, accruals, leasing activities, business volume, and other timing differences.
Cash Flows Used by Investing Activities
Investing activities used $2.5 million of cash in the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023 primarily due to capital expenditures of $9.0 million, partially offset by $6.5 million of proceeds from the sale of assets. The capital expenditures were comprised of $4.4 million for construction and transportation equipment, $2.3 million for office equipment, and $2.3 million for buildings and leasehold improvements. The sale of assets included $6.3 million of net proceeds from the sale of our industrial cleaning business (see Part II. Item 8 - Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, Note 3 - Property, Plant and Equipment - Industrial Cleaning Disposal, for more information).
Investing activities provided $35.7 million of cash in the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022 primarily due to $39.0 million of asset sales, including $37.4 million in proceeds from the sale-leaseback of our regional office and fabrication and warehouse facilities located in Orange, California during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022 (see Part II. Item 8, Financial Statements, Note 3 - Property, Plant and Equipment - Sale-leaseback Transaction, for more information.) The asset sale proceeds were partially offset by $3.3 million of capital expenditures. Capital expenditures consisted of $1.5 million for facilities, office equipment and software, and $1.8 million for construction, fabrication, and transportation equipment.
Cash Flows Used by Financing Activities
Financing activities used $5.1 million of cash in the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023 primarily due to net repayments of $5.0 million on the ABL Facility.
Financing activities provided $12.7 million of cash in the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022 primarily due to the net borrowings of $15.0 million under our ABL Facility, partially offset by $1.3 million paid in fees to enter into the ABL Facility, and $0.9 million paid to repurchase our stock for payment of withholding taxes due on equity-based compensation.
Dividend Policy
We have never paid cash dividends on our common stock and the terms of our Credit Agreement prohibit us from paying cash dividends. Any future dividend payments will depend on the terms of our ABL Facility, our financial condition, capital requirements and earnings as well as other relevant factors.
Stock Repurchase Program
We may repurchase common stock pursuant to the Stock Buyback Program, which was approved by the board of directors in November 2018. Under the program, the aggregate number of shares repurchased may not exceed 2,707,175 shares. We may repurchase our stock from time to time in the open market at prevailing market prices or in privately negotiated transactions and are not obligated to purchase any shares. The program will continue unless and until it is modified or revoked by the Board of Directors. We made no repurchases under the program during fiscal 2023 and have no current plans to repurchase stock. As of June 30, 2023, there were 1,349,037 shares available for repurchase under the Stock Buyback Program. The terms of our ABL Facility limit share repurchases to $2.5 million per fiscal year provided that we meet certain availability thresholds and do not violate our Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio financial covenant.
Treasury Shares
We had 840,899 treasury shares as of June 30, 2023 and intend to utilize these treasury shares in connection with equity awards under the our stock incentive plans and for sales to the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
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Material Cash Requirements from Contractual and Other Obligations
As of June 30, 2023, our short-term and long-term material cash requirements for known contractual and other obligations were as follows:
•Operating Leases: In the normal course of business, we lease real estate and equipment under various arrangements which are classified as operating leases. Future payments for such leases, excluding leases with initial terms of one year or less, were $31.2 million at June 30, 2023, with $5.7 million payable within the next 12 months. Refer to Part II. Item 8, Financial Statements, Note 8 - Leases, for more information about our lease obligations and the timing of expected future payments.
•Outstanding Debt and Interest Payments: As of June 30, 2023, the amount outstanding under our ABL Facility was $10.0 million. Based on the outstanding balance and interest rates applicable as of June 30, 2023, if we carried the borrowings to the maturity of the facility, we would make total payments of interest and fees on the outstanding debt of $4.4 million, with $1.4 million payable within the next 12 months. The outstanding borrowings are due on September 9, 2026 when the ABL Facility matures. Future interest payments will be determined based on prevailing interest rates during that time. Refer to Part II. Item 8, Financial Statements, Note 5 - Debt, for more information about the terms of our ABL Facility.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements and Other Commitments
The terms of our construction contracts frequently require that we obtain from surety companies, and provide to our customers, surety bonds as a condition to the award of such contracts. These surety bonds are issued in return for premiums, which vary depending on the size and type of the bond, and secure our payment and performance obligations under such contracts. We have agreed to indemnify the surety companies for amounts, if any, paid by them in respect of surety bonds issued on our behalf. Surety bonds expire at various times ranging from final completion of a project to a period extending beyond contract completion in certain circumstances. Such amounts can also fluctuate from period to period based upon the mix and level of our bonded operating activity. As of June 30, 2023, there were $127.6 million of surety bonds in force, of which we expect $126.6 million to expire within the next 12 months. Of the bonds in force, $99.6 million related to performance bonds for ongoing projects and the remainder related to contractor licensing, liens, and other bonds. We are not aware of any losses in connection with surety bonds that have been posted on our behalf, and we do not expect to incur significant losses in the foreseeable future.
We issue letters of credit under our ABL Facility in the normal course of business to support workers' compensation insurance programs or certain construction contracts. As of June 30, 2023, we had $19.3 million of letters of credit outstanding, nearly all of which expire within the next 12 months. The letters of credit that support our workers’ compensation programs are expected to renew annually through the term of our credit facility. The letters of credit that support construction contracts carry expiration dates throughout fiscal 2026.
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CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Revenue Recognition
General Information about our Contracts with Customers
Our revenue comes from contracts to provide engineering, procurement, fabrication and construction, repair and maintenance and other services. Our engineering, procurement and fabrication and construction services are usually provided in association with capital projects, which are commonly fixed-price contracts that are billed based on project milestones. Our repair and maintenance services typically are cost reimbursable or time and material based contracts and are billed monthly or, for projects of short duration, at the conclusion of the project. The elapsed time from award to completion of performance may exceed one year for capital projects.
Step 1: Contract Identification
We do not recognize revenue unless we have identified a contract with a customer. A contract with a customer exists when it has approval and commitment from both parties, the rights and obligations of the parties are identified, payment terms are identified, the contract has commercial substance, and collectability is probable. We also evaluate whether a contract should be combined with other contracts and accounted for as a single contract. This evaluation requires judgment and could change the timing of the amount of revenue and profit recorded for a given period.
Step 2: Identify Performance Obligations
Next, we identify each performance obligation in the contract. A performance obligation is a promise to provide a distinct good or service or a series of distinct goods or services to the customer. Revenue is recognized separately for each performance obligation in the contract. Many of our contracts have one clearly identifiable performance obligation. However, many of our contracts provide the customer an integrated service that includes two or more of the following services: engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction, repair and maintenance services. For these contracts, we do not consider the integrated services to be distinct within the context of the contract when the separate scopes of work combine into a single commercial objective or capability for the customer. Accordingly, we generally identify one performance obligation in our contracts. The determination of the number of performance obligations in a contract requires significant judgment and could change the timing of the amount of revenue recorded for a given period.
Step 3: Determine Contract Price
After determining the performance obligations in the contract, we determine the contract price. The contract price is the amount of consideration we expect to receive from the customer for completing the performance obligation(s). In a fixed-price contract, the contract price is a single lump-sum amount. In reimbursable and time and materials based contracts, the contract price is determined by the agreed upon rates or reimbursements for time and materials expended in completing the performance obligation(s) in the contract.
A number of our contracts contain various cost and performance incentives and penalties that can either increase or decrease the contract price. These variable consideration amounts are generally earned or incurred based on certain performance metrics, most commonly related to project schedule or cost targets. We estimate variable consideration at the most likely amount of additional consideration to be received (or paid in the case of penalties), provided that meeting the variable condition is probable. We include estimated amounts of variable consideration in the contract price to the extent it is probable that a significant reversal of cumulative revenue recognized will not occur when the uncertainty associated with the variable consideration is resolved. Our estimates of variable consideration and determination of whether to include estimated amounts in the contract price are based largely on an assessment of our anticipated performance and all information (historical, current and forecasted) that is reasonably available to us. We reassess the amount of variable consideration each accounting period until the uncertainty associated with the variable consideration is resolved. Changes in the assessed amount of variable consideration are accounted for prospectively as a cumulative adjustment to revenue recognized in the current period.
Step 4: Assign Contract Price to Performance Obligations
After determining the contract price, we assign such price to the performance obligation(s) in the contract. If a contract has multiple performance obligations, we assign the contract price to each performance obligation based on the stand-alone selling prices of the distinct services that comprise each performance obligation.
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Step 5: Recognize Revenue as Performance Obligations are Satisfied
We record revenue for contracts with our customers as we satisfy the contracts' performance obligations. We recognize revenue on performance obligations associated with fixed-price contracts for engineering, procurement, fabrication and construction services over time since these services create or enhance assets the customer controls as they are being created or enhanced. We measure progress of satisfying these performance obligations by using the percentage-of-completion method, which is based on costs incurred to date compared to the total estimated costs at completion, since it best depicts the transfer of control of assets being created or enhanced to the customer.
We recognize revenue over time for reimbursable and time and material based repair and maintenance contracts since the customer simultaneously receives and consumes the benefit of those services as we perform work under the contract. As a practical expedient allowed under the revenue accounting standards, we record revenue for these contracts in the amount to which we have a right to invoice for the services performed provided that we have a right to consideration from the customer in an amount that corresponds directly with the value of the performance completed to date.
Costs incurred may include direct labor, direct materials, subcontractor costs and indirect costs, such as salaries and benefits, supplies and tools, equipment costs and insurance costs. Indirect costs are charged to projects based upon direct costs and overhead allocation rates per dollar of direct costs incurred or direct labor hours worked. Typically, customer contracts will include standard warranties that provide assurance that products and services will function as expected. We do not sell separate warranties.
We have numerous contracts that are in various stages of completion which require estimates to determine the forecasted costs at completion. Due to the nature of the work left to be performed on many of our contracts, the estimation of total cost at completion for fixed-price contracts is complex, subject to many variables and requires significant judgment. Estimates of total cost at completion are made each period and changes in these estimates are accounted for prospectively as cumulative adjustments to revenue recognized in the current period. If estimates of costs to complete fixed-price contracts indicate a loss, a provision is made through a contract write-down for the total loss anticipated.
Change Orders
Contracts are often modified through change orders, which are changes to the agreed upon scope of work. Most of our change orders, which may be priced or unpriced, are for goods or services that are not distinct from the existing contract due to the significant integration of services provided in the context of the contract and are accounted for as if they were part of that existing contract. The effect of a change order on the contract price and our measure of progress for the performance obligation to which it relates, is recognized as an adjustment to revenue on a cumulative catch-up basis. For unpriced change orders, we estimate the increase or decrease to the contract price using the variable consideration method described in the Step 3: Determine Contract Price paragraph above. Unpriced change orders are more fully discussed in Note 2 - Revenue of the Notes to Financial Statements.
Claims
Sometimes we seek claims for amounts in excess of the contract price for delays, errors in specifications and designs, contract terminations, change orders in dispute or other causes of additional costs incurred by us. Recognition of amounts as additional contract price related to claims is appropriate only if there is a legal basis for the claim. The determination of our legal basis for a claim requires significant judgment. We estimate the change to the contract price using the variable consideration method described in the Step 3: Determine Contract Price paragraph above. Claims are more fully discussed in Part II. Item 8-Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, Note 2 - Revenue.
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts included revenue for unpriced change orders and claims of $9.7 million at June 30, 2023 and $8.9 million at June 30, 2022. The amounts ultimately realized may be significantly different than the recorded amounts resulting in a material adjustment to future earnings. Generally we expect collection of amounts related to unpriced change orders and claims within twelve months. However, customers may not pay these amounts until final resolution of related claims, which may extend beyond one year.
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Goodwill
Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price of acquisitions over the acquisition date fair value of the net identifiable tangible and intangible assets acquired. In accordance with current accounting guidance, goodwill is not amortized and is tested at least annually for impairment at the reporting unit level, which is a level below our reportable segments.
We perform our annual impairment test in the fourth quarter of each fiscal year, or in between annual tests whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value of goodwill may not be recoverable, to determine whether an impairment exists and to determine the amount of headroom. We define "headroom" as the percentage difference between the fair value of a reporting unit and its carrying value. The goodwill impairment test involves comparing management’s estimate of the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying value, including goodwill. If the fair value of a reporting unit exceeds its carrying value, then goodwill is not impaired. If the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value, then goodwill is impaired to the extent of the difference, but the impairment may not exceed the balance of goodwill assigned to that reporting unit.
We utilize a discounted cash flow analysis, referred to as an income approach, and market multiples, referred to as a market approach, to determine the estimated fair value of our reporting units. For the income approach, significant judgments and assumptions including forecasted project awards, discount rate, anticipated revenue growth rate, gross margins, operating expenses, working capital needs and capital expenditures are inherent in the fair value estimates, which are based on our operating and capital budgets and on our strategic plan. As a result, actual results may differ from the estimates utilized in our income approach. For the market approach, significant judgments and assumptions include the selection of guideline companies, forecasted guideline company EBITDA and our forecasted EBITDA. The use of alternate judgments and/or assumptions could result in a fair value that differs from our estimate and could result in the recognition of additional impairment charges in the financial statements. As a test for reasonableness, we also consider the combined fair values of our reporting units to our market capitalization.
We performed our annual goodwill impairment test as of May 31, 2023, which resulted in no impairment. The fiscal 2023 test indicated that three reporting units with a combined total of $20.9 million of goodwill as of June 30, 2023 were at higher risk of future impairment. If our view of project opportunities or gross margins deteriorates, particularly for the higher risk reporting units, then we may be required to record an impairment of goodwill. Subsequent to the completion of the May 31, 2023 annual impairment test, additional information regarding new project awards became available which would significantly improve the cash flows and fair values of certain reporting units including reporting units 1 and 4 (see table below) that were considered at a higher risk of impairment.
We considered the amount of headroom for each reporting unit when determining whether an impairment existed. The amount of headroom varies by reporting unit. Our significant assumptions, including revenue growth rates, gross margins, discount rate and other factors may change in the future based on the changing economic and competitive environment in which we operate. Assuming that all other components of our fair value estimate remain unchanged, a change in the following assumptions would have the following effect on headroom:
| Headroom Sensitivity Analysis | ||||||||||||
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| Goodwill as of June 30, 2023 (in thousands) | Baseline Headroom | Headroom if Revenue Growth Rate Declines by 100 Basis Points | Headroom if Gross Margin Declines by 100 Basis Points | Headroom if Discount Rate Increases by 100 Basis Points | ||||||||
| Reporting Unit 1 | $ | 11,158 | 11% | 4% | -5% | 3% | ||||||
| Reporting Unit 2 | $ | 8,240 | 3,583% | 3,252% | 2,151% | 3,180% | ||||||
| Reporting Unit 3 | $ | 5,484 | 22% | 19% | 0% | 16% | ||||||
| Reporting Unit 4 | $ | 4,238 | 28% | 25% | 15% | 24% |
In the second quarter of fiscal 2023, we concluded that a goodwill impairment existed in the Process and Industrial Facilities segment based on a material adverse change in gross profit on a project. Based on the indicated outcome of this project and our near-term outlook for the reporting unit, we performed an interim impairment test for the unit and concluded that its $12.3 million of goodwill was fully impaired. The impairment was recognized in operating income during the three and six months ended December 31, 2022.
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Income Taxes
We use the asset and liability approach for financial accounting and reporting for income taxes. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are computed annually for differences between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities that will result in taxable or deductible amounts in the future based on enacted tax laws and rates applicable to the periods in which the differences are expected to affect taxable income. Valuation allowances based on our judgments and estimates are established when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized in future operating results. We believe that realization of deferred tax assets in excess of the valuation allowance is more likely than not. Our estimates are based on facts and circumstances in existence as well as interpretations of existing tax regulations and laws applied to the facts and circumstances, with the help of professional tax advisors. Therefore, we estimate and provide for amounts of additional income taxes that may be assessed by the various taxing authorities.
Loss Contingencies
Various legal actions, claims and other contingencies arise in the normal course of our business. Contingencies are recorded in the consolidated financial statements, or are otherwise disclosed, in accordance with ASC 450-20, “Loss Contingencies”. Specific reserves are provided for loss contingencies to the extent we conclude that a loss is both probable and estimable. We use a case-by-case evaluation of the underlying data and update our evaluation as further information becomes known. We believe that any amounts exceeding our recorded accruals should not materially affect our financial position, results of operations or liquidity. However, the results of litigation are inherently unpredictable and the possibility exists that the ultimate resolution of one or more of these matters could result in a material effect on our financial position, results of operations or liquidity.
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FY 2022 10-K MD&A
SEC filing source: 0000866273-22-000105.
Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Management’s discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations is based on our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”). GAAP represents a comprehensive set of accounting and disclosure rules and requirements, the application of which requires management judgments and estimates including, in certain circumstances, choices between acceptable GAAP alternatives. The preparation of these consolidated financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities, if any, at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. We base our estimates on historical experience and various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results could differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. Note 1 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part II, Item 8 - Financial Statements and Supplementary Data in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, contains a comprehensive summary of our significant accounting policies. The following is a discussion of our most critical accounting policies, estimates, judgments and uncertainties that are inherent in our application of GAAP.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Reportable Segments
We operate our business through three reportable segments:
•Utility and Power Infrastructure: consists of power delivery services provided to investor-owned utilities, including construction of new substations, upgrades of existing substations, transmission and distribution line installations, upgrades and maintenance, as well as emergency and storm restoration services. We also provide engineering, fabrication, and construction services for LNG utility peak shaving facilities, and construction and maintenance services to a variety of power generation facilities, including natural gas fired facilities, in simple or combined cycle configuration.
•Process and Industrial Facilities: primarily serves customers in the downstream and midstream petroleum industries who are engaged in refining crude oil and processing, fractionating, and marketing of natural gas and natural gas liquids. We also serve customers in various other industries such as petrochemical, sulfur, mining and minerals companies engaged primarily in the extraction of non-ferrous metals, aerospace and defense, cement, agriculture, and other industrial customers. Our services include plant maintenance, turnarounds, industrial cleaning services, engineering, fabrication, and capital construction.
•Storage and Terminal Solutions: consists of work related to aboveground storage tanks and terminals. We also include work related to cryogenic and other specialty storage tanks and terminals, including LNG, liquid nitrogen/liquid oxygen, liquid petroleum, hydrogen and other specialty vessels such as spheres in this segment, as well work related to marine structures and truck and rail loading/offloading facilities. Our services include engineering, fabrication, construction, and maintenance and repair, which includes planned and emergency services for both tanks and full terminals. Finally, we offer tank products, including geodesic domes, aluminum internal floating roofs, floating suction and skimmer systems, roof drain systems and floating roof seals.
Overview
The majority of the work for all segments is performed in the United States, with 9.5% of revenue generated internationally during fiscal 2022, 10.2% in fiscal 2021 and 7.3% in fiscal 2020. The percentage of revenue generated internationally decreased in fiscal 2022 compared to fiscal 2021 primarily due to higher levels of revenue generated domestically.
Significant period to period changes in revenue, gross profits and operating results between fiscal 2022 and fiscal 2021 are discussed below on a consolidated basis for each segment. A discussion of results of operations changes between fiscal 2021 and fiscal 2020 is included in Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended June 30, 2021, which was filed with the SEC on September 13, 2021.
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Matrix Service Company
Results of Operations
(In thousands)
| Utility and Power Infrastructure | Process and Industrial Facilities | Storage and Terminal Solutions | Corporate | Total | |||||||||||||||
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| Fiscal Year 2022 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Consolidated revenue | $ | 220,093 | $ | 254,848 | $ | 232,839 | $ | — | $ | 707,780 | |||||||||
| Gross profit (loss) | (8,586) | 9,270 | 262 | (2,152) | (1,206) | ||||||||||||||
| Gross profit (loss) % | (3.9) | % | 3.6 | % | 0.1 | % | — | % | (0.2) | % | |||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 11,771 | 12,506 | 17,284 | 26,129 | 67,690 | ||||||||||||||
| Goodwill impairment and restructuring costs | 2,746 | 6,867 | 7,330 | 2,015 | 18,958 | ||||||||||||||
| Operating loss | (23,103) | (10,103) | (24,352) | (30,296) | (87,854) | ||||||||||||||
| Operating loss % | (10.5) | % | (4.0) | % | (10.5) | % | — | % | (12.4) | % | |||||||||
| Fiscal Year 2021 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Consolidated revenue | $ | 210,052 | $ | 199,917 | $ | 263,429 | $ | — | $ | 673,398 | |||||||||
| Gross profit | 1,506 | 17,642 | 13,617 | — | 32,765 | ||||||||||||||
| Gross profit % | 0.7 | % | 8.8 | % | 5.2 | % | — | % | 4.9 | % | |||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 9,882 | 14,756 | 18,644 | 26,474 | 69,756 | ||||||||||||||
| Restructuring costs | 1,312 | 3,807 | 1,391 | 246 | 6,756 | ||||||||||||||
| Operating loss | (9,688) | (921) | (6,418) | (26,720) | (43,747) | ||||||||||||||
| Operating loss % | (4.6) | % | (0.5) | % | (2.4) | % | — | % | (6.5) | % | |||||||||
| Variances Fiscal Year 2022 to Fiscal Year 2021 Increase/(Decrease) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Consolidated revenue | $ | 10,041 | $ | 54,931 | $ | (30,590) | $ | — | $ | 34,382 | |||||||||
| Gross profit (loss) | (10,092) | (8,372) | (13,355) | (2,152) | (33,971) | ||||||||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 1,889 | (2,250) | (1,360) | (345) | (2,066) | ||||||||||||||
| Goodwill impairment and restructuring costs | 1,434 | 3,060 | 5,939 | 1,769 | 12,202 | ||||||||||||||
| Operating loss | (13,415) | (9,182) | (17,934) | (3,576) | (44,107) |
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Operational Update
Bidding activity, project award volumes, and revenue volumes all improved in fiscal 2022 as the economy recovered from the pandemic. However, delays in project starts on certain projects in our backlog as well as delays in awards of larger projects have negatively impacted our operating results. Therefore, we have not been able to generate enough revenue to fully recover construction overhead and SG&A costs despite significant reductions in our cost structure. In addition, projects bid during a competitive environment and increased forecasted costs to complete certain projects have further pressured profitability during the fiscal year (see the discussion of our fiscal 2022 results, and Part II, Item 8-Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, Note 2 - Revenue - Revisions in Estimates, for more information). Based on improving market conditions and strong bidding activity, we are expecting project awards to increase into fiscal 2023, which we expect to lead to higher revenue volume, increased cost leverage, better margins, and improved earnings.
In fiscal 2022, we commenced the second phase of our ongoing business improvement plan to focus on centralization of support functions, including business development, accounting, human resources, procurement and project services into shared service centers. Since the beginning of fiscal 2020, we estimate that we have reduced our cost structure by approximately $83 million, or approximately 30%, with approximately one-third of those reductions related to SG&A and the rest related to construction overhead, which is included in cost of revenue in the Consolidated Statements of Income. See Part II. Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, Note 14 - Restructuring Costs, for more information about our business improvement plan.
In order to more clearly depict our core profitability, the following tables present our operating results after certain adjustments:
Reconciliation of Net Loss to Adjusted Net Income (Loss)(1)
(In thousands, except per share data)
| Fiscal Years Ended | |||||||||||
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| June 30, 2022 | June 30, 2021 | June 30, 2020 | |||||||||
| Net loss, as reported | $ | (63,900) | $ | (31,224) | $ | (33,074) | |||||
| Restructuring costs incurred | 646 | 6,756 | 14,010 | ||||||||
| Goodwill and intangible asset impairments | 18,312 | — | 38,515 | ||||||||
| Gain on sale of facilities(2) | (32,392) | — | — | ||||||||
| Accelerated amortization of deferred debt amendment fees(3) | 1,518 | — | — | ||||||||
| Deferred tax valuation allowance(4) | 17,943 | — | — | ||||||||
| Tax impact of adjustments and other net tax items | 4,464 | (1,739) | (8,644) | ||||||||
| Adjusted net income (loss) | $ | (53,409) | $ | (26,207) | $ | 10,807 | |||||
| Loss per fully diluted share, as reported | $ | (2.39) | $ | (1.18) | $ | (1.24) | |||||
| Adjusted earnings (loss) per fully diluted share | $ | (2.00) | $ | (0.99) | $ | 0.40 |
(1)This table presents non-GAAP financial measures of our adjusted net income (loss) and adjusted earnings (loss) per fully diluted share for fiscal 2022, 2021 and 2020. The most directly comparable financial measures are net loss and loss per fully diluted share, respectively, presented in the Consolidated Statements of Income. We have presented these non-GAAP financial measures because we believe they more clearly depict our core operating results during the periods presented and provide a more comparable measure of our operating results to other companies considered to be in similar businesses. Since adjusted net income (loss) and adjusted earnings (loss) per fully diluted share are not measures of performance calculated in accordance with GAAP, they should be considered in addition to, rather than as a substitute for, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures.
(2)Gain on the sale-leaseback of our regional office and fabrication and warehouse facility located in Orange, California (see Part II. Item 8-Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, Note 3 - Property, Plant and Equipment - Sale-leaseback Transaction, for more information.)
(3)Interest expense in fiscal 2022 included $1.5 million of accelerated amortization of deferred debt amendment fees (see Part II. Item 8-Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, Note 5 - Debt, for more information).
(4)See Part II, Item 8-Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, Note 6 - Income Taxes, for more information about the deferred tax asset valuation allowance.
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Reconciliation of Net Loss to Adjusted EBITDA
We have presented Adjusted EBITDA, which we define as net loss before goodwill and other intangible asset impairments, restructuring costs, gain on sale of facilities, stock-based compensation, interest expense, income taxes, and depreciation and amortization, because it is used by the financial community as a method of measuring our performance and of evaluating the market value of companies considered to be in similar businesses. We believe that the line item on our Consolidated Statements of Income entitled “Net loss” is the most directly comparable GAAP measure to Adjusted EBITDA. Since Adjusted EBITDA is not a measure of performance calculated in accordance with GAAP, it should not be considered in isolation of, or as a substitute for, net earnings as an indicator of operating performance. Adjusted EBITDA, as we calculate it, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures employed by other companies. In addition, this measure is not a measure of our ability to fund our cash needs. As Adjusted EBITDA excludes certain financial information compared with net loss, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, users of this financial information should consider the type of events and transactions that are excluded. Our non-GAAP performance measure, Adjusted EBITDA, has certain material limitations as follows:
•It does not include impairments to goodwill and other intangible assets. While impairments to intangible assets are non-cash expenses in the period recognized, cash or other consideration was still transferred in exchange for the intangible assets in the period of the acquisition. Any measure that excludes impairments to intangible assets has material limitations since these expenses represent the loss of an asset that was acquired in exchange for cash or other assets.
•It does not include gain on sale of facilities. While the sale occurred outside the normal course of business and similar sales are not expected to be recurring or sustainable, any measure that excludes this gain has inherent limitations since the sale resulted in a material inflow of cash.
•It does not include restructuring costs. Restructuring costs represent material costs that we incurred and are oftentimes cash expenses. Therefore, any measure that excludes restructuring costs has material limitations.
•It does not include stock-based compensation. Stock-based compensation represents material amounts of equity that are awarded to our employees and directors for services rendered. While the expense is non-cash, we release vested shares out of our treasury stock, which has historically been replenished by using cash to periodically repurchase our stock. Therefore, any measure that excludes stock-based compensation has material limitations.
•It does not include interest expense. Because we have borrowed money to finance our operations and to acquire businesses, pay commitment fees to maintain our senior secured revolving credit facility, and incur fees to issue letters of credit under the senior secured revolving credit facility, interest expense is a necessary and ongoing part of our costs and has assisted us in generating revenue. Therefore, any measure that excludes interest expense has material limitations.
•It does not include income taxes. Because the payment of income taxes is a necessary and ongoing part of our operations, any measure that excludes income taxes has material limitations.
•It does not include depreciation or amortization expense. Because we use capital and intangible assets to generate revenue, depreciation and amortization expense is a necessary element of our cost structure. Therefore, any measure that excludes depreciation or amortization expense has material limitations.
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| Fiscal Years Ended | ||||||||||
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| June 30, 2022 | June 30, 2021 | June 30, 2020 | ||||||||
| (in thousands) | ||||||||||
| Net loss | $ | (63,900) | $ | (31,224) | $ | (33,074) | ||||
| Goodwill and other intangible asset impairment | 18,312 | — | 38,515 | |||||||
| Gain on sale of facilities(1) | (32,392) | — | — | |||||||
| Restructuring costs | 646 | 6,756 | 14,010 | |||||||
| Stock-based compensation | 7,877 | 8,156 | 9,877 | |||||||
| Interest expense | 2,951 | 1,559 | 1,597 | |||||||
| Provision (benefit) for federal, state and foreign income taxes | 5,617 | (12,039) | (3,570) | |||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 15,254 | 17,858 | 19,124 | |||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | (45,635) | $ | (8,934) | $ | 46,479 |
(1)Gain on the sale-leaseback of our regional office and fabrication and warehouse facility located in Orange, California (see Part II. Item 8-Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, Note 3 - Property, Plant and Equipment - Sale-leaseback Transaction, for more information.)
Fiscal 2022 Versus Fiscal 2021
Consolidated
Consolidated revenue was $707.8 million for fiscal 2022 compared to $673.4 million in fiscal 2021. On a segment basis, revenue increased in the Process and Industrial Facilities and Utility and Power Infrastructure segments by $54.9 million and $10.1 million, respectively. The increases were partially offset by a decrease in revenue of $30.6 million in the Storage and Terminal Solutions segment.
Consolidated gross profit (loss) was ($1.2) million in fiscal 2022 compared to $32.8 million in fiscal 2021. Gross margin (loss) was (0.2)% in fiscal 2022 compared to 4.9% in fiscal 2021. Gross margins in fiscal 2022 were negatively impacted by low revenue volume, which led to the under recovery of construction overhead costs. In addition, the competitive bidding environment and increased forecasts in costs to complete projects negatively impacted gross margins. Gross margins in fiscal 2021 were negatively impacted by lower than forecasted volume, which led to under recovery of construction overhead costs, lower than previously forecasted margins on large capital projects in the Utility and Power Infrastructure and Storage and Terminal Solutions segments, and an unfavorable settlement on a contract dispute in the Storage and Terminal Solutions segment.
Consolidated SG&A expenses were $67.7 million in fiscal 2022 compared to $69.8 million in fiscal 2021. The decrease in fiscal 2022 was primarily attributable to implemented cost reductions.
In the third quarter of fiscal 2022, we recorded $18.3 million of goodwill impairment. See Part II. Item 8, Financial Statements, Note 4 - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - Goodwill, for more information about the impairments.
As a result of actions taken to reduce our cost structure, we recorded $0.6 million of restructuring costs in fiscal 2022. These costs were net of a $1.6 million credit recorded in restructuring costs in the third quarter. The credit was due to a favorable settlement of a restructuring obligation related to our exit from the domestic iron and steel industry in fiscal 2020. See "Operational Update" in this Results of Operations section and Part II. Item 8, Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, Note 14 - Restructuring Costs, for more information.
Interest expense was $3.0 million in fiscal 2022 and $1.6 million in fiscal 2021. Interest expense in fiscal 2022 included $1.5 million of accelerated amortization of deferred debt amendment fees in the first quarter (see Part II. Item 8, Financial Statements, Note 5 - Debt, for more information.) The remaining interest expense in fiscal 2022 was comprised of letter of credit fees, unused capacity fees, interest on outstanding advances, and amortization of deferred debt issuance costs.
Other income included a $32.4 million gain on the sale-leaseback of our regional office and fabrication and warehouse facility located in Orange, California during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022. See Part II. Item 8, Financial Statements, Note 3 - Property, Plant and Equipment - Sale-leaseback Transaction, for more information.
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Our effective tax rate for fiscal 2022 was (9.6)% compared to 27.8% in fiscal 2021. The effective tax rate during fiscal 2022 was primarily impacted by a $17.9 million valuation allowance placed on our deferred tax assets. See Part II. Item 8, Financial Statements, Note 6 - Income Taxes, for more information about the valuation allowance. The effective tax rate during fiscal 2021 was positively impacted by a provision of the CARES Act that allowed us to carryback $5.2 million of the fiscal 2021 net operating loss to a period with a higher statutory federal income tax rate. The carryback benefit was offset by $2.8 million of valuation allowances on various deferred tax assets and $1.8 million of excess tax expense related to the vesting of stock-based compensation.
In fiscal 2022 and 2021, net loss was $63.9 million and $31.2 million, respectively; or $2.39 and $1.18 per fully diluted share, respectively.
Utility and Power Infrastructure
Revenue for the Utility and Power Infrastructure segment was $220.1 million in fiscal 2022 compared to $210.1 million in fiscal 2021. The increase is primarily due to higher volumes of power generation and power delivery work, partially offset by lower volumes of natural gas utility peak shaving and storm response service work.
The segment gross margin (loss) was (3.9)% in fiscal 2022 compared to 0.7% in fiscal 2021. Fiscal 2022 segment gross margin was materially impacted by changes in the forecasted costs to complete two large capital projects. Improved execution on the first project resulted in an increase in gross profit of $2.2 million during the second half of fiscal 2022. However, increases in the forecasted costs to complete this project during the first half of fiscal 2022 resulted in the project reducing gross profit by $3.6 million during the year. The increase in forecasted costs during the first half of the fiscal year was principally due to unexpected equipment repairs during commissioning that delayed the scheduled completion and increased the estimated costs to complete. We achieved a critical performance milestone during the second quarter of fiscal 2022, which significantly reduced our financial exposure on the project.
Increased forecasted costs to the complete the second project resulted in the project reducing gross profit by $2.2 million during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022 and $0.1 million during fiscal 2022. We recognized $78.1 million of revenue on this project during the year at a near break-even margin as a result of the change in estimate. The increase in forecasted costs was the result of higher than anticipated subcontractor costs and labor costs as the project neared completion. We expect to complete the project during the second quarter of fiscal 2023.
The segment gross margin in fiscal 2022 was also negatively impacted by low revenue volume, which led to the under recovery of construction overhead costs, and by an unfavorable settlement of a claim with a customer in the first quarter of fiscal 2022.
Results of operations in fiscal 2021 were materially impacted by increases in the forecasted costs to complete a large capital project. This project reduced gross profit by $5.8 million in fiscal 2021. The changes in estimate were due to lower than previously forecasted productivity caused by excessive rain at the project site, the impact of COVID-19, and rework which led to higher costs and schedule compression. In addition, segment gross margin was negatively impacted by low volume, which led to the under recovery of construction overhead costs. These negative impacts were partially offset by good project execution in the remainder of the segment.
Process and Industrial Facilities
Revenue for the Process and Industrial Facilities segment was $254.8 million in fiscal 2022 compared to $199.9 million in fiscal 2021. The increase of $54.9 million is primarily due to higher levels of refinery maintenance and turnaround work.
The segment gross margin was 3.6% in fiscal 2022 compared to 8.8% in fiscal 2021. Despite generally strong project execution and higher volumes, the segment gross margin in fiscal 2022 was negatively impacted by an increase in forecasted costs to complete a midstream gas processing project. The project reduced gross profit by $8.7 million during fiscal 2022. The increase in forecasted costs was primarily due to poor performance of a now terminated subcontractor, which required rework, as well as supply chain and escalation issues, in order to meet our client's expectations. Segment gross margin was also negatively impacted by under recovered construction overhead costs in fiscal 2022.
Segment gross margin in fiscal 2021 was positively impacted by strong project execution and the positive impact of a one-time workers' compensation item recorded in the second quarter, but these positive impacts were partially offset by lower revenue volume, which led to the under recovery of construction overhead costs.
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Storage and Terminal Solutions
Revenue for the Storage and Terminal Solutions segment was $232.8 million in fiscal 2022 compared to $263.4 million in fiscal 2021, a decrease of $30.6 million. The decrease in segment revenue is primarily a result of lower volumes of crude oil tank and terminal capital work.
The segment gross margin was 0.1% in fiscal 2022 compared to 5.2% in fiscal 2021. The fiscal 2022 segment gross margin was negatively impacted by low revenue volume, which led to under recovery of construction overhead costs and a lower than previously forecasted margin on a thermal energy storage tank repair and maintenance project due to changes in repair scope, expanded client weld testing and associated schedule delays, which reduced segment gross profit by $6.3 million. In addition, segment gross margin was negatively impacted by smaller competitively priced capital projects.
The fiscal 2021 segment gross margin was negatively impacted by increases in the costs to complete a large crude oil terminal project, partially offset by an increase in the estimated recovery of those costs. During the third quarter, we achieved mechanical completion on the project, demobilized and completed our assessment of unpriced change orders. The project's financial impact for fiscal 2021 was a $3.8 million reduction to gross profit. In addition, a settlement on a contract dispute over the construction of a crude oil terminal negatively impacted gross profit by $2.9 million in the fourth quarter. The settlement resulted in a cash receipt of $8.9 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2022, which enabled us to avoid future legal costs and litigation risk. Fiscal 2021 gross margin was also negatively impacted by low volume, which led to the under recovery of construction overhead costs.
Corporate
Unallocated corporate expenses were $30.3 million during fiscal 2022 compared to $26.7 million in the same period last year. The increase is primarily attributable to an increase in legal costs for outstanding litigation (see Item 8. Financial Statements, Note 7 - Commitment and Contingencies, for more information), third party consulting services and centralization of support costs related to restructuring activities (see "Operational Update" in this Results of Operations section), partially offset by cost reductions we implemented.
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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Overview
We define liquidity as the ongoing ability to pay our liabilities as they become due, fund business operations and meet all monetary contractual obligations. Our primary sources of liquidity at June 30, 2022 were unrestricted cash and cash equivalents on hand, capacity under our ABL Facility (see "ABL Credit Facility" in this Liquidity and Capital Resources section and Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, Note 5 - Debt, for more information), and cash generated from operations. Unrestricted cash and cash equivalents at June 30, 2022 totaled $52.4 million and availability under the ABL Facility totaled $42.5 million, resulting in total liquidity of $94.8 million.
The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash in the Consolidated Balance Sheets to the total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash shown in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (in thousands):
| June 30, 2022 | June 30, 2021 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 52,371 | $ | 83,878 | |||
| Restricted cash | $ | 25,000 | — | ||||
| Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash shown in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows | $ | 77,371 | $ | 83,878 |
The following table provides a summary of changes in our liquidity for the year ended June 30, 2022 (in thousands):
| Liquidity at June 30, 2021 | $ | 83,878 |
|---|---|---|
| Cash used by operating activities | (54,196) | |
| Capital expenditures | (3,345) | |
| Proceeds from asset sales(1) | 39,018 | |
| Net borrowings under ABL Facility | 15,000 | |
| Remaining availability under ABL Facility | 42,460 | |
| Cash restricted in support of ABL Facility | (25,000) | |
| Cash used by other financing activities | (2,301) | |
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash | (683) | |
| Liquidity at June 30, 2022 | $ | 94,831 |
(1)Includes $37.4 million of proceeds from the sale-leaseback of our regional office and fabrication and warehouse facility located in Orange, California during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022. See Part II. Item 8, Financial Statements, Note 3 - Property, Plant and Equipment - Sale-leaseback Transaction, for more information. The remaining asset sales comprised of equipment sold in the normal course of business.
There continues to be significant uncertainty regarding the near- and intermediate-term business impacts from supply chain disruptions, inflation, and the dislocation of certain energy and industrial markets following the onset of the COVID-19 Pandemic and the war between Ukraine and Russia. During fiscal 2022, low revenue volume, a competitive bidding environment, and increased forecasted costs to complete certain projects led to a $54.2 million use of cash by operating activities, which negatively impacted our liquidity position. However, we improved our liquidity position by entering into a sale-leaseback transaction during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022, which resulted in $37.4 million in proceeds (see Part II. Item 8-Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, Note 3 - Property, Plant and Equipment - Sale-leaseback Transaction, for more information.) In addition, we added $32.5 million of liquidity as a result of entering into the ABL Facility during the first quarter of fiscal 2022.
We continue to maintain adequate liquidity to support our near- to intermediate-term needs. We are taking the following actions:
•strategic review of business processes and organizational structure;
•proactive management of the cost structure and working capital; and
•eliminating all non-critical capital expenditures.
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Factors that routinely impact our short-term liquidity and may impact our long-term liquidity include, but are not limited to:
•changes in costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts and billings on uncompleted contracts in excess of costs due to contract terms that determine the timing of billings to customers and the collection of those billings:
◦some cost plus and fixed price customer contracts are billed based on milestones which may require us to incur significant expenditures prior to collections from our customers;
◦some fixed price customer contracts allow for significant upfront billings at the beginning of a project, which temporarily increases liquidity near term;
◦time and material contracts are normally billed in arrears. Therefore, we are routinely required to carry these costs until they can be billed and collected; and
◦some of our large construction projects may require security in the form of letters of credit or significant retentions. The timing of collection of retentions is often uncertain;
•other changes in working capital; and
•capital expenditures.
Other factors that may impact both short and long-term liquidity include:
•contract disputes, which can be significant;
•collection issues, including those caused by weak commodity prices, economic slowdowns or other factors which can lead to credit deterioration of our customers;
•issuances of letters of credit; and
•strategic investments in new operations.
Other factors that may impact long-term liquidity include:
•borrowing constraints under our credit facility and maintaining compliance with all covenants contained in the Credit Agreement;
•acquisitions and disposals of businesses; and
•purchases of shares under our stock buyback program.
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Cash Flows Used by Operating Activities
Cash flows used by operating activities for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022 totaled $54.2 million. Major components of cash flows used by operating activities for the year ended June 30, 2022 are as follows:
| Net Cash Used by Operating Activities | ||
|---|---|---|
| (In thousands) | ||
| Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2022 | ||
| Net loss | $ | (63,900) |
| Gain on sale of property, plant and equipment (1) | (33,114) | |
| Goodwill impairment | 18,312 | |
| Depreciation and amortization | 15,254 | |
| Stock-based compensation expense | 7,877 | |
| Deferred income tax | 5,358 | |
| Other non-cash expenses | 2,425 | |
| Cash effect of changes in operating assets and liabilities | (6,408) | |
| Net cash used by operating activities | $ | (54,196) |
(1)Gain on sale of property, plant and equipment includes a $32.4 million gain on the sale-leaseback of our regional office and fabrication and warehouse facility located in Orange, California (see Part II. Item 8-Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, Note 3 - Property, Plant and Equipment - Sale-leaseback Transaction, for more information.) The remaining gain on the sale of property, plant and equipment comprised of equipment sold in the normal course of business.
Cash effect of changes in operating assets and liabilities at June 30, 2022 in comparison to June 30, 2021 include the following:
•Accounts receivable, excluding credit losses recognized during the period, increased $6.6 million during fiscal 2022, which decreased cash flows from operating activities. The variance is primarily attributable to higher business volume and the timing of billing and collections.
•Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts ("CIE") increased $14.0 million, which decreased cash flows from operating activities. Billings on uncompleted contracts in excess of costs and estimated earnings ("BIE") increased $11.3 million, which increased cash flows from operating activities. CIE and BIE balances can experience significant fluctuations based on business volume and the timing of when job costs are incurred and the timing of customer billings and payments.
•Inventories, income taxes receivable, other current assets, operating right-of-use lease assets and other non-current assets increased $1.1 million during fiscal 2022, which decreased cash flows from operating activities. These operating assets can fluctuate based on the timing of inventory builds and draw-downs, accrual and receipt of income taxes receivable, prepayments of certain expenses, leasing activity, business volume, and other timing differences.
•Accounts payable, accrued wages and benefits, accrued insurance, operating lease liabilities and other accrued expenses increased by $12.2 million during fiscal 2022, which increased cash flows from operating activities. These operating liabilities can fluctuate based on the timing of vendor payments, accruals, leasing activities, business volume, and other timing differences.
•Other liabilities decreased by $7.4 million, which decreased cash flows from operating activities. This decrease was primarily due to payment on the deferred payroll tax liability associated with the CARES Act. See Part II., Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, Note 6 - Income Taxes for more information.
Cash Flows Provided by Investing Activities
Investing activities provided $35.7 million of cash in the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022 primarily due to $39.0 million of asset sales, including $37.4 million in proceeds from the sale-leaseback of our regional office and fabrication and warehouse facilities located in Orange, California during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022 (see Part II. Item 8, Financial Statements, Note 3 - Property, Plant and Equipment - Sale-leaseback Transaction, for more information.) The asset sale proceeds were partially
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offset by $3.3 million of capital expenditures. Capital expenditures consisted of $1.5 million for facilities, office equipment and software, and $1.8 million for construction, fabrication, and transportation equipment.
Cash Flows Provided by Financing Activities
Financing activities provided $12.7 million of cash in the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022 primarily due to the net borrowings of $15.0 million under our ABL Facility, partially offset by $1.3 million paid in fees to enter into the ABL Facility, and $0.9 million paid to repurchase our stock for payment of withholding taxes due on equity-based compensation.
ABL Credit Facility
On October 5, 2022, we and our primary U.S. and Canada operating subsidiaries entered into the First Amendment and Waiver to Credit Agreement (the “Amendment”), which amended our asset-backed credit agreement (the "ABL Facility"), dated as of September 9, 2021 with Bank of Montreal, as Administrative Agent, Swing Line Lender and a Letter of Credit Issuer, and the lenders named therein. The Amendment (i) waives an event of default resulting from our failure to deliver the Administrative Agent and the lenders our audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022 by September 28, 2022 (the “Audited Financial Statements”), provided we deliver the Audited Financial Statements by October 14, 2022, (ii) reduces the maximum amount of loans under the ABL Facility to $90.0 million from $100.0 million and (iii) replaces the London interbank offered rate with the forward term rate based on the secured overnight financing rate (the “SOFR”) as the interest rate benchmark.
The ABL Facility is guaranteed by substantially all of our remaining U.S. and Canadian subsidiaries. The ABL Facility available borrowings may be increased by an amount not to exceed $15.0 million, subject to certain conditions, including obtaining additional commitments. The ABL Facility is intended to be used for working capital, capital expenditures, issuances of letters of credit and other lawful purposes. Our obligations under the ABL Facility are secured by a first lien on all our assets and the assets of our co-borrowers and guarantors under the ABL Facility.
The maximum amount that we may borrow under the ABL Facility is subject to a borrowing base, which is based on restricted cash plus a percentage of the value of certain accounts receivable, inventory and equipment, reduced for certain reserves. We are required to maintain a minimum of $25.0 million of restricted cash at all times, but such amounts are also included in the borrowing base. The ABL Facility matures and any outstanding amounts become due and payable on September 9, 2026. At June 30, 2022, our borrowing base was $80.8 million, we had $15.0 million of outstanding borrowings, and $23.3 million in letters of credit outstanding, which resulted in availability of $42.5 million under the ABL Facility.
Borrowings under the ABL Facility bear interest through maturity at a variable rate based upon, at our option, an annual rate of either a base rate (“Base Rate”), an Adjusted Term SOFR ("Adjusted Term SOFR"), or at the Canadian Prime Rate, plus an applicable margin. The Adjusted Term SOFR is defined as (i) the SOFR plus (ii) 11.448 basis points for a one-month tenor and 26.161 basis points for a three-month tenor; provided that the Adjusted Term SOFR cannot be below zero. The Base Rate is defined as a fluctuating interest rate equal to the greater of: (i) rate of interest announced by Bank of Montreal from time to time as its prime rate; (ii) the U.S. federal funds rate plus 0.50%; (iii) Adjusted Term SOFR for one month period plus 1.00%; or (iv) 1.00%. Depending on the amount of average availability, the applicable margin is between 1.00% to 1.50% for Base Rate and Canadian Prime Rate borrowings, which includes either U.S. or Canadian prime rate, and between 2.00% and 2.50% for Adjusted Term SOFR borrowings. Interest is payable either (i) monthly for Base Rate or Canadian Prime Rate borrowings or (ii) the last day of the interest period for Adjusted Term SOFR borrowings, as set forth in the ABL Facility. The fee for undrawn amounts is 0.25% per annum and is due quarterly. The interest rate in effect for borrowings outstanding at June 30, 2022, including applicable margin, was 6.00%.
The ABL Facility contains customary conditions to borrowings, events of default and covenants, including, but not limited to, covenants that restrict our ability to sell assets, engage in mergers and acquisitions, incur, assume or permit to exist additional indebtedness and guarantees, create or permit to exist liens, pay cash dividends, issue equity instruments, make distribution or redeem or repurchase capital stock. In the event that our availability is less than the greater of (i) $15.0 million and (ii) 15.00% of the lesser of (1) the current borrowing base and (2) the commitments under the ABL Facility then in effect, a consolidated Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio of at least 1.00 to 1.00 must be maintained. We are in compliance with all covenants of the ABL Facility as of June 30, 2022.
Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility
The ABL Facility replaced the Fifth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the "Prior Credit Agreement"), that was entered into on November 2, 2020, and subsequently amended on May 4, 2021, by and among us and certain foreign subsidiaries, as Borrowers, various subsidiaries of ours, as Guarantors, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent, Sole Lead Arranger and Sole Book Runner, and the other Lenders party thereto. The Prior Credit Agreement provided for a three-year
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senior secured revolving credit facility of $200.0 million that expired November 2, 2023. We had no borrowings and $41.3 million of letters of credit outstanding under the Prior Credit Agreement as of the date we commenced the ABL Facility. Interest expense during the fiscal 2022 included $1.5 million of accelerated amortization of deferred debt amendment fees associated with the Prior Credit Agreement.
Dividend Policy
We have never paid cash dividends on our common stock and the terms of our ABL Facility limit dividends to stock dividends only. Any future dividend payments will depend on the terms of our ABL Facility, our financial condition, capital requirements and earnings as well as other relevant factors.
Stock Repurchase Program
We may repurchase common stock pursuant to the Stock Buyback Program, which was approved by the board of directors in November 2018. Under the program, the aggregate number of shares repurchased may not exceed 2,707,175 shares. We may repurchase our stock from time to time in the open market at prevailing market prices or in privately negotiated transactions and are not obligated to purchase any shares. The program will continue unless and until it is modified or revoked by the Board of Directors. We made no repurchases under the program in fiscal 2022 and have no current plans to repurchase stock. As of June 30, 2022, there were 1,349,037 shares available for repurchase under the Stock Buyback Program. The terms of our ABL Facility limit share repurchases to $2.5 million per fiscal year provided that we meet certain availability thresholds and do not violate our Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio financial covenant.
Treasury Shares
We had 1,097,703 treasury shares as of June 30, 2022 and intend to utilize these treasury shares in connection with equity awards under the our stock incentive plans and for sales to the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Material Cash Requirements from Contractual and Other Obligations
As of June 30, 2022, our short-term and long-term material cash requirements for known contractual and other obligations were as follows:
•Operating Leases: In the normal course of business, we lease real estate and equipment under various arrangements which are classified as operating leases. Future payments for such leases, excluding leases with initial terms of one year or less, were $31.7 million at June 30, 2022, with $7.0 million payable within the next 12 months. Refer to Part II. Item 8, Financial Statements, Note 8 - Leases, for more information about our lease obligations and the timing of expected future payments.
•Outstanding Debt and Interest Payments: As of June 30, 2022, the amount outstanding under our ABL Facility was $15.0 million. Based on the outstanding balance and interest rates applicable as of June 30, 2022, if we carried the borrowings to the maturity of the facility, we would make total interest payments on the outstanding debt of $6.8 million, with $1.6 million payable within the next 12 months. The outstanding borrowings are due on September 9, 2026 when the ABL Facility matures. Future interest payments will be determined based on prevailing interest rates during that time. Refer to Part II. Item 8, Financial Statements, Note 5 - Debt, for more information about the terms of our ABL Facility.
•Deferred Payroll Taxes: We have deferred $5.6 million of U.S. payroll tax as of June 30, 2022 through provisions of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”). We must repay these deferred payroll taxes by December 31, 2022. Refer to Part II. Item 8, Financial Statements, Note 6 - Income Taxes, for more information about the deferred payroll taxes.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements and Other Commitments
The terms of our construction contracts frequently require that we obtain from surety companies, and provide to our customers, surety bonds as a condition to the award of such contracts. These surety bonds are issued in return for premiums, which vary depending on the size and type of the bond, and secure our payment and performance obligations under such contracts. We have agreed to indemnify the surety companies for amounts, if any, paid by them in respect of surety bonds issued on our behalf. Surety bonds expire at various times ranging from final completion of a project to a period extending beyond contract completion in certain circumstances. Such amounts can also fluctuate from period to period based upon the mix and level of our bonded operating activity. As of June 30, 2022, there were $140.6 million of surety bonds in force, of which we expect $90.3 million to expire within the next 12 months. We are not aware of any losses in connection with surety bonds that have been posted on our behalf, and we do not expect to incur significant losses in the foreseeable future.
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We issue letters of credit under our ABL Facility in the normal course of business to support workers' compensation insurance programs or certain construction contracts. As of June 30, 2022, we had $23.3 million of letters of credit outstanding, nearly all of which expire within the next 12 months. The letters of credit that support our workers’ compensation programs are expected to renew annually through the term of our credit facility. The letters of credit that support construction contracts carry expiration dates throughout fiscal 2023.
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CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Revenue Recognition
General Information about our Contracts with Customers
Our revenue comes from contracts to provide engineering, procurement, fabrication and construction, repair and maintenance and other services. Our engineering, procurement and fabrication and construction services are usually provided in association with capital projects, which are commonly fixed-price contracts that are billed based on project milestones. Our repair and maintenance services typically are cost reimbursable or time and material based contracts and are billed monthly or, for projects of short duration, at the conclusion of the project. The elapsed time from award to completion of performance may exceed one year for capital projects.
Step 1: Contract Identification
We do not recognize revenue unless we have identified a contract with a customer. A contract with a customer exists when it has approval and commitment from both parties, the rights and obligations of the parties are identified, payment terms are identified, the contract has commercial substance, and collectability is probable. We also evaluate whether a contract should be combined with other contracts and accounted for as a single contract. This evaluation requires judgment and could change the timing of the amount of revenue and profit recorded for a given period.
Step 2: Identify Performance Obligations
Next, we identify each performance obligation in the contract. A performance obligation is a promise to provide a distinct good or service or a series of distinct goods or services to the customer. Revenue is recognized separately for each performance obligation in the contract. Many of our contracts have one clearly identifiable performance obligation. However, many of our contracts provide the customer an integrated service that includes two or more of the following services: engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction, repair and maintenance services. For these contracts, we do not consider the integrated services to be distinct within the context of the contract when the separate scopes of work combine into a single commercial objective or capability for the customer. Accordingly, we generally identify one performance obligation in our contracts. The determination of the number of performance obligations in a contract requires significant judgment and could change the timing of the amount of revenue recorded for a given period.
Step 3: Determine Contract Price
After determining the performance obligations in the contract, we determine the contract price. The contract price is the amount of consideration we expect to receive from the customer for completing the performance obligation(s). In a fixed-price contract, the contract price is a single lump-sum amount. In reimbursable and time and materials based contracts, the contract price is determined by the agreed upon rates or reimbursements for time and materials expended in completing the performance obligation(s) in the contract.
A number of our contracts contain various cost and performance incentives and penalties that can either increase or decrease the contract price. These variable consideration amounts are generally earned or incurred based on certain performance metrics, most commonly related to project schedule or cost targets. We estimate variable consideration at the most likely amount of additional consideration to be received (or paid in the case of penalties), provided that meeting the variable condition is probable. We include estimated amounts of variable consideration in the contract price to the extent it is probable that a significant reversal of cumulative revenue recognized will not occur when the uncertainty associated with the variable consideration is resolved. Our estimates of variable consideration and determination of whether to include estimated amounts in the contract price are based largely on an assessment of our anticipated performance and all information (historical, current and forecasted) that is reasonably available to us. We reassess the amount of variable consideration each accounting period until the uncertainty associated with the variable consideration is resolved. Changes in the assessed amount of variable consideration are accounted for prospectively as a cumulative adjustment to revenue recognized in the current period.
Step 4: Assign Contract Price to Performance Obligations
After determining the contract price, we assign such price to the performance obligation(s) in the contract. If a contract has multiple performance obligations, we assign the contract price to each performance obligation based on the stand-alone selling prices of the distinct services that comprise each performance obligation.
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Step 5: Recognize Revenue as Performance Obligations are Satisfied
We record revenue for contracts with our customers as we satisfy the contracts' performance obligations. We recognize revenue on performance obligations associated with fixed-price contracts for engineering, procurement, fabrication and construction services over time since these services create or enhance assets the customer controls as they are being created or enhanced. We measure progress of satisfying these performance obligations by using the percentage-of-completion method, which is based on costs incurred to date compared to the total estimated costs at completion, since it best depicts the transfer of control of assets being created or enhanced to the customer.
We recognize revenue over time for reimbursable and time and material based repair and maintenance contracts since the customer simultaneously receives and consumes the benefit of those services as we perform work under the contract. As a practical expedient allowed under the revenue accounting standards, we record revenue for these contracts in the amount to which we have a right to invoice for the services performed provided that we have a right to consideration from the customer in an amount that corresponds directly with the value of the performance completed to date.
Costs incurred may include direct labor, direct materials, subcontractor costs and indirect costs, such as salaries and benefits, supplies and tools, equipment costs and insurance costs. Indirect costs are charged to projects based upon direct costs and overhead allocation rates per dollar of direct costs incurred or direct labor hours worked. Typically, customer contracts will include standard warranties that provide assurance that products and services will function as expected. We do not sell separate warranties.
We have numerous contracts that are in various stages of completion which require estimates to determine the forecasted costs at completion. Due to the nature of the work left to be performed on many of our contracts, the estimation of total cost at completion for fixed-price contracts is complex, subject to many variables and requires significant judgment. Estimates of total cost at completion are made each period and changes in these estimates are accounted for prospectively as cumulative adjustments to revenue recognized in the current period. If estimates of costs to complete fixed-price contracts indicate a loss, a provision is made through a contract write-down for the total loss anticipated.
Change Orders
Contracts are often modified through change orders, which are changes to the agreed upon scope of work. Most of our change orders, which may be priced or unpriced, are for goods or services that are not distinct from the existing contract due to the significant integration of services provided in the context of the contract and are accounted for as if they were part of that existing contract. The effect of a change order on the contract price and our measure of progress for the performance obligation to which it relates, is recognized as an adjustment to revenue on a cumulative catch-up basis. For unpriced change orders, we estimate the increase or decrease to the contract price using the variable consideration method described in the Step 3: Determine Contract Price paragraph above. Unpriced change orders are more fully discussed in Note 7 - Commitments and Contingencies of the Notes to Financial Statements.
Claims
Sometimes we seek claims for amounts in excess of the contract price for delays, errors in specifications and designs, contract terminations, change orders in dispute or other causes of additional costs incurred by us. Recognition of amounts as additional contract price related to claims is appropriate only if there is a legal basis for the claim. The determination of our legal basis for a claim requires significant judgment. We estimate the change to the contract price using the variable consideration method described in the Step 3: Determine Contract Price paragraph above. Claims are more fully discussed in Note 7 - Commitments and Contingencies of the Notes to Financial Statements.
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts included revenue for unpriced change orders and claims of $8.9 million at June 30, 2022 and $14.6 million at June 30, 2021. The amounts ultimately realized may be significantly different than the recorded amounts resulting in a material adjustment to future earnings. Generally we expect collection of amounts related to unpriced change orders and claims within twelve months. However, customers may not pay these amounts until final resolution of related claims, which may extend beyond one year.
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Goodwill
Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price of acquisitions over the acquisition date fair value of the net identifiable tangible and intangible assets acquired. In accordance with current accounting guidance, goodwill is not amortized and is tested at least annually for impairment at the reporting unit level, which is a level below our reportable segments.
We perform our annual impairment test in the fourth quarter of each fiscal year, or in between annual tests whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value of goodwill may not be recoverable, to determine whether an impairment exists and to determine the amount of headroom. We define "headroom" as the percentage difference between the fair value of a reporting unit and its carrying value. The goodwill impairment test involves comparing management’s estimate of the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying value, including goodwill. If the fair value of a reporting unit exceeds its carrying value, then goodwill is not impaired. If the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value, then goodwill is impaired to the extent of the difference, but the impairment may not exceed the balance of goodwill assigned to that reporting unit.
We utilize a discounted cash flow analysis, referred to as an income approach, and market multiples, referred to as a market approach, to determine the estimated fair value of our reporting units. For the income approach, significant judgments and assumptions including forecasted project awards, discount rate, anticipated revenue growth rate, gross margins, operating expenses, working capital needs and capital expenditures are inherent in the fair value estimates, which are based on our operating and capital budgets and on our strategic plan. As a result, actual results may differ from the estimates utilized in our income approach. For the market approach, significant judgments and assumptions include the selection of guideline companies, forecasted guideline company EBITDA and our forecasted EBITDA. The use of alternate judgments and/or assumptions could result in a fair value that differs from our estimate and could result in the recognition of additional impairment charges in the financial statements. As a test for reasonableness, we also consider the combined fair values of our reporting units to our market capitalization.
We performed our annual goodwill impairment test as of May 31, 2022, which resulted in no impairment. The fiscal 2022 test indicated that four reporting units with a combined total of $33.8 million of goodwill as of June 30, 2022 were at higher risk of future impairment. If our view of project opportunities or gross margins deteriorates, particularly for the higher risk reporting units, then we may be required to record an impairment of goodwill.
We considered the amount of headroom for each reporting unit when determining whether an impairment existed. The amount of headroom varies by reporting unit. Our significant assumptions, including revenue growth rates, gross margins, discount rate and other factors may change in the future based on the changing economic and competitive environment in which we operate. Assuming that all other components of our fair value estimate remain unchanged, a change in the following assumptions would have the following effect on headroom:
| Headroom Sensitivity Analysis | ||||||||||||
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| Goodwill as of June 30, 2022 (in thousands) | Baseline Headroom | Headroom if Revenue Growth Rate Declines by 100 Basis Points | Headroom if Gross Margin Declines by 100 Basis Points | Headroom if Discount Rate Increases by 100 Basis Points | ||||||||
| Reporting Unit 1 | $ | 12,316 | 5% | -3% | -20% | -3% | ||||||
| Reporting Unit 2 | $ | 11,158 | 4% | -2% | -12% | -4% | ||||||
| Reporting Unit 3 | $ | 8,287 | 103% | 87% | 37% | 83% | ||||||
| Reporting Unit 4 | $ | 6,112 | 23% | 18% | 1% | 17% | ||||||
| Reporting Unit 5 | $ | 4,262 | 16% | 9% | -17% | 6% |
In the third quarter, we concluded that goodwill impairment indicators existed based on the decline in the price of our stock and operating results that have underperformed our forecasts during the year. Accordingly, we performed an interim impairment test as of March 31, 2022 and concluded that there was $18.3 million of total impairment to goodwill, which was recorded as follows:
•$8.4 million in the Process and Industrial Facilities segment;
•$7.2 million in the Storage and Terminal Solutions segment; and
•$2.7 million in the Utility and Power Infrastructure segment.
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Income Taxes
We use the asset and liability approach for financial accounting and reporting for income taxes. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are computed annually for differences between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities that will result in taxable or deductible amounts in the future based on enacted tax laws and rates applicable to the periods in which the differences are expected to affect taxable income. Valuation allowances based on our judgments and estimates are established when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized in future operating results. We believe that realization of deferred tax assets in excess of the valuation allowance is more likely than not. Our estimates are based on facts and circumstances in existence as well as interpretations of existing tax regulations and laws applied to the facts and circumstances, with the help of professional tax advisors. Therefore, we estimate and provide for amounts of additional income taxes that may be assessed by the various taxing authorities.
Loss Contingencies
Various legal actions, claims and other contingencies arise in the normal course of our business. Contingencies are recorded in the consolidated financial statements, or are otherwise disclosed, in accordance with ASC 450-20, “Loss Contingencies”. Specific reserves are provided for loss contingencies to the extent we conclude that a loss is both probable and estimable. We use a case-by-case evaluation of the underlying data and update our evaluation as further information becomes known. We believe that any amounts exceeding our recorded accruals should not materially affect our financial position, results of operations or liquidity. However, the results of litigation are inherently unpredictable and the possibility exists that the ultimate resolution of one or more of these matters could result in a material effect on our financial position, results of operations or liquidity.
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FY 2021 10-K MD&A
SEC filing source: 0000866273-21-000088.
Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Management’s discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations is based on our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“GAAP”). GAAP represents a comprehensive set of accounting and disclosure rules and requirements, the application of which requires management judgments and estimates including, in certain circumstances, choices between acceptable GAAP alternatives. The preparation of these consolidated financial statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities, if any, at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. We base our estimates on historical experience and various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results could differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. Note 1- Summary of Significant Accounting Policies of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part II, Item 8 - Financial Statements and Supplementary Data in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, contains a comprehensive summary of our significant accounting policies. The following is a discussion of our most critical accounting policies, estimates, judgments and uncertainties that are inherent in our application of GAAP.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Change in Reportable Segments
Due to changing markets facing our clients and to better align our financial reporting with our long-term strategic growth areas, we began reporting our financial results under new reportable segments effective July 1, 2020. The new reportable segments along with a description of each are as follows:
•Utility and Power Infrastructure: consists of power delivery services provided to investor owned utilities, including construction of new substations, upgrades of existing substations, transmission and distribution line installations, upgrades and maintenance, as well as emergency and storm restoration services. We also provide construction and maintenance services to a variety of power generation facilities, including natural gas fired facilities in simple or combined cycle configuration and provide engineering, fabrication, and construction services for LNG utility peak shaving facilities.
•Process and Industrial Facilities: primarily serves customers in the downstream and midstream petroleum industries who are engaged in refining crude oil and processing, fractionating, and marketing of natural gas and natural gas liquids. We also serve customers in various other industries such as petrochemical, sulfur, mining and minerals companies engaged primarily in the extraction of non-ferrous metals, aerospace and defense, cement, agriculture, and other industrial customers. Our services include plant maintenance, turnarounds, industrial cleaning services, engineering, fabrication, and capital construction.
•Storage and Terminal Solutions: consists of work related to aboveground storage tanks and terminals. We also include work related to cryogenic and other specialty storage tanks and terminals, including LNG, liquid nitrogen/liquid oxygen, liquid petroleum, hydrogen and other specialty vessels such as spheres in this segment, as well work related to marine structures and truck and rail loading/offloading facilities. Our services include engineering, fabrication, construction, and maintenance and repair, which includes planned and emergency services for both tanks and full terminals. Finally, we offer tank products, including geodesic domes, aluminum internal floating roofs, floating suction and skimmer systems, roof drain systems and floating roof seals.
All prior period segment information has been restated to conform with our new reportable segments. In addition, beginning July 1, 2020, we separately report corporate selling, general and administrative expenses and other corporate expenses that were previously allocated to the segments.
Overview
The majority of the work for all segments is performed in the United States, with 10.2% of revenue generated internationally during fiscal 2021, 7.3% in fiscal 2020 and 3.4% in fiscal 2019. The percentage of revenue generated internationally increased in fiscal 2021 compared to fiscal 2020 and fiscal 2019 due to higher levels of work in Canada.
Significant period to period changes in revenue, gross profits and operating results between fiscal 2021 and fiscal 2020 and fiscal 2020 and fiscal 2019 are discussed below on a consolidated basis and for each segment.
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Results of Operations
(In thousands)
| Utility and Power Infrastructure | Process and Industrial Facilities | Storage and Terminal Solutions | Corporate | Total | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiscal Year 2021 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Consolidated revenue | $ | 210,052 | $ | 199,917 | $ | 263,429 | $ | — | $ | 673,398 | |||||||||
| Gross profit | 1,506 | 17,642 | 13,617 | — | 32,765 | ||||||||||||||
| Gross profit % | 0.7 | % | 8.8 | % | 5.2 | % | — | % | 4.9 | % | |||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 9,882 | 14,756 | 18,644 | 26,474 | 69,756 | ||||||||||||||
| Restructuring costs | 1,312 | 3,807 | 1,391 | 246 | 6,756 | ||||||||||||||
| Operating loss | (9,688) | (921) | (6,418) | (26,720) | (43,747) | ||||||||||||||
| Operating loss % | (4.6) | % | (0.5) | % | (2.4) | % | — | % | (6.5) | % | |||||||||
| Fiscal Year 2020 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Consolidated revenue | $ | 212,001 | $ | 421,871 | $ | 467,066 | $ | — | $ | 1,100,938 | |||||||||
| Gross profit (loss) | 7,081 | 36,349 | 61,413 | (2,667) | 102,176 | ||||||||||||||
| Gross profit % | 3.3 | % | 8.6 | % | 13.1 | % | — | % | 9.3 | % | |||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 10,047 | 24,266 | 26,386 | 25,577 | 86,276 | ||||||||||||||
| Intangible asset impairments and restructuring costs | 27,625 | 22,914 | 1,066 | 920 | 52,525 | ||||||||||||||
| Operating income (loss) | (30,591) | (10,831) | 33,961 | (29,164) | (36,625) | ||||||||||||||
| Operating income (loss) % | (14.4) | % | (2.6) | % | 7.3 | % | — | % | (3.3) | % | |||||||||
| Variances Fiscal Year 2021 to Fiscal Year 2020 Increase/(Decrease) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Consolidated revenue | $ | (1,949) | $ | (221,954) | $ | (203,637) | $ | — | $ | (427,540) | |||||||||
| Gross profit | (5,575) | (18,707) | (47,796) | 2,667 | (69,411) | ||||||||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | (165) | (9,510) | (7,742) | 897 | (16,520) | ||||||||||||||
| Intangible asset impairments and restructuring costs | (26,313) | (19,107) | 325 | (674) | (45,769) | ||||||||||||||
| Operating income (loss) | 20,903 | 9,910 | (40,379) | 2,444 | (7,122) |
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| Utility and Power Infrastructure | Process and Industrial Facilities | Storage and Terminal Solutions | Corporate | Total | |||||||||||||||
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| Fiscal Year 2020 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Consolidated revenue | $ | 212,001 | $ | 421,871 | $ | 467,066 | $ | — | $ | 1,100,938 | |||||||||
| Gross profit (loss) | 7,081 | 36,349 | 61,413 | (2,667) | 102,176 | ||||||||||||||
| Gross profit % | 3.3 | % | 8.6 | % | 13.1 | % | — | % | 9.3 | % | |||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 10,047 | 24,266 | 26,386 | 25,577 | 86,276 | ||||||||||||||
| Intangible asset impairments and restructuring costs | 27,625 | 22,914 | 1,066 | 920 | 52,525 | ||||||||||||||
| Operating income (loss) | (30,591) | (10,831) | 33,961 | (29,164) | (36,625) | ||||||||||||||
| Operating income (loss) % | (14.4) | % | (2.6) | % | 7.3 | % | — | % | (3.3) | % | |||||||||
| Fiscal Year 2019 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Consolidated revenue | $ | 249,867 | $ | 654,014 | $ | 512,799 | $ | — | $ | 1,416,680 | |||||||||
| Gross profit (loss) | 21,161 | 58,853 | 54,600 | (2,663) | 131,951 | ||||||||||||||
| Gross profit % | 8.5 | % | 9.0 | % | 10.6 | % | — | % | 9.3 | % | |||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 9,842 | 26,932 | 30,319 | 26,928 | 94,021 | ||||||||||||||
| Operating income (loss) | 11,319 | 31,921 | 24,281 | (29,591) | 37,930 | ||||||||||||||
| Operating income % | 4.5 | % | 4.9 | % | 4.7 | % | — | % | 2.7 | % | |||||||||
| Variances Fiscal Year 2020 to Fiscal Year 2019 Increase/(Decrease) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Consolidated revenue | $ | (37,866) | $ | (232,143) | $ | (45,733) | $ | — | $ | (315,742) | |||||||||
| Gross profit (loss) | (14,080) | (22,504) | 6,813 | (4) | (29,775) | ||||||||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative expenses | 205 | (2,666) | (3,933) | (1,351) | (7,745) | ||||||||||||||
| Intangible asset impairments and restructuring costs | 27,625 | 22,914 | 1,066 | 920 | 52,525 | ||||||||||||||
| Operating income (loss) | (41,910) | (42,752) | 9,680 | 427 | (74,555) |
Operational Update
Throughout the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, our top priority has been to maintain a safe working environment for all field and office employees, customers and business partners. Our project teams, in coordination with our clients, are monitoring the impact of new variants of COVID-19 and continue to operate under enhanced work processes to protect the health and safety of everyone on our job sites.
Since the beginning of the pandemic we have reduced our cost structure in excess of $60 million, or approximately 25%, with a third of those reductions related to SG&A and the rest related to construction overhead, which is included in cost of revenue in the Consolidated Statements of Income. In order to achieve these cost savings, we incurred $14.0 million of restructuring costs during fiscal 2020 and $6.8 million during fiscal 2021. Despite these significant reductions in construction overhead, our revenue volume in fiscal 2021 did not allow for complete recovery of overhead, which reduced gross margin.
In fiscal 2021, we engaged a third party consultant to help us perform a strategic review of our end markets in support of updating our business strategy and to ensure that our organizational structure is properly designed to support our updated strategy. Based on the preliminary results of this review, we believe there are opportunities for us to be more competitive, which will require organizational and process changes and will likely result in additional restructuring costs. We expect to substantially complete this initiative in fiscal 2022.
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In order to more clearly depict our core profitability, the following tables present our operating results after certain adjustments:
Reconciliation of Adjusted Net Income (Loss) and Diluted Earnings (Loss) per Common Share(1)
(In thousands, except per share data)
| Fiscal Years Ended | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2021 | June 30, 2020 | June 30, 2019 | |||||||||
| Net income (loss), as reported | $ | (31,224) | $ | (33,074) | $ | 27,982 | |||||
| Restructuring costs incurred | 6,756 | 14,010 | — | ||||||||
| Goodwill and intangible asset impairments | — | 38,515 | — | ||||||||
| Tax impact of adjustments and other net tax items | (1,739) | (8,644) | — | ||||||||
| Adjusted net income (loss) | $ | (26,207) | $ | 10,807 | $ | 27,982 | |||||
| Loss per fully diluted share, as reported | $ | (1.18) | $ | (1.24) | $ | 1.01 | |||||
| Adjusted earnings (loss) per fully diluted share | $ | (0.99) | $ | 0.40 | $ | 1.01 |
(1)This table presents non-GAAP financial measures of our adjusted net income (loss) and adjusted diluted earnings (loss) per common share for fiscal 2021, 2020 and 2019. The most directly comparable financial measures are net loss and net loss per diluted share, respectively, presented in the Consolidated Statements of Income. We have presented these non-GAAP financial measures because we believe they more clearly depict our core operating results during the periods presented and provide a more comparable measure of our operating results to other companies considered to be in similar businesses. Since adjusted net income (loss) and adjusted diluted earnings (loss) per common share are not measures of performance calculated in accordance with GAAP, they should be considered in addition to, rather than as a substitute for, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures.
Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) to Adjusted EBITDA(1)
| Fiscal Years Ended | ||||||||||
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| June 30, 2021 | June 30, 2020 | June 30, 2019 | ||||||||
| (in thousands) | ||||||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | (31,224) | $ | (33,074) | $ | 27,982 | ||||
| Goodwill and other intangible asset impairment | — | 38,515 | — | |||||||
| Restructuring costs | 6,756 | 14,010 | — | |||||||
| Stock-based compensation | 8,156 | 9,877 | 11,908 | |||||||
| Interest expense | 1,559 | 1,597 | 1,296 | |||||||
| Provision (benefit) for federal, state and foreign income taxes | (12,039) | (3,570) | 10,430 | |||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 17,858 | 19,124 | 18,224 | |||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | (8,934) | $ | 46,479 | $ | 69,840 |
(1)This table presents Adjusted EBITDA, which we define as net income (loss) before impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets, restructuring costs, stock-based compensation expense, interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization, because it is used by the financial community as a method of measuring our performance and of evaluating the market value of companies considered to be in similar businesses. We believe that the line item on our Consolidated Statements of Income entitled “Net income (loss)” is the most directly comparable GAAP measure to Adjusted EBITDA. Since Adjusted EBITDA is not a measure of performance calculated in accordance with GAAP, it should not be considered in isolation of, or as a substitute for, net earnings as an indicator of operating performance. Adjusted EBITDA, as we calculate it, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures employed by other companies. In addition, this measure is not a measure of our ability to fund our cash needs. As Adjusted EBITDA excludes certain financial information compared with net income (loss), the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, users of this financial information should consider the type of events and transactions that are excluded. Adjusted EBITDA has certain material limitations as follows:
•It does not include impairments to goodwill and other intangible assets. While impairments to intangible assets are non-cash expenses in the period recognized, cash or other consideration was still transferred in exchange for the intangible assets in the period of the acquisition. Any measure that excludes impairments to intangible assets has material limitations since these expenses represent the loss of an asset that was acquired in exchange for cash or other assets.
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•It does not include restructuring costs. Restructuring costs represent material costs that we incurred and are oftentimes cash expenses. Therefore, any measure that excludes restructuring costs has material limitations.
•It does not include stock-based compensation. Stock-based compensation represents material amounts of equity that are awarded to our employees and directors for services rendered. While the expense is non-cash, we release vested shares out of our treasury stock, which has historically been replenished by using cash to periodically repurchase our stock. Therefore, any measure that excludes stock-based compensation has material limitations.
•It does not include interest expense. Because we have borrowed money to finance our operations and to acquire businesses, pay commitment fees to maintain our senior secured revolving credit facility, and incur fees to issue letters of credit under the senior secured revolving credit facility, interest expense is a necessary and ongoing part of our costs and has assisted us in generating revenue. Therefore, any measure that excludes interest expense has material limitations.
•It does not include income taxes. Because the payment of income taxes is a necessary and ongoing part of our operations, any measure that excludes income taxes has material limitations.
•It does not include depreciation or amortization expense. Because we use capital and intangible assets to generate revenue, depreciation and amortization expense is a necessary element of our cost structure. Therefore, any measure that excludes depreciation or amortization expense has material limitations.
Fiscal 2021 Versus Fiscal 2020
Consolidated
Consolidated revenue was $673.4 million for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021, compared to $1.101 billion in fiscal 2020. On a segment basis, revenue decreased for the Process and Industrial Facilities, Storage and Terminal Solutions, and Utility and Power Infrastructure segments by $222.0 million, $203.7 million, and $1.9 million respectively.
Consolidated gross profit was $32.8 million in fiscal 2021 compared to $102.2 million in fiscal 2020. Gross margin was 4.9% in fiscal 2021 compared to 9.3% in fiscal 2020. Gross margins in fiscal 2021 were negatively impacted by lower than forecasted volume, which led to under recovery of construction overhead costs, lower than previously forecasted margins on large capital projects in the Utility and Power Infrastructure and Storage and Terminal Solutions segments, and an unfavorable settlement on a contract dispute in the Storage and Terminal Solutions segment. Gross margins in fiscal 2020 were the result of strong project execution, offset by the under recovery of construction overhead costs due to lower than anticipated revenue volume, particularly in the fourth quarter as the COVID-19 pandemic began impacting our operations.
Consolidated SG&A expenses were $69.8 million in fiscal 2021 compared to $86.3 million in fiscal 2020. The decrease in fiscal 2021 was primarily attributable to implemented cost reductions.
We recorded non-cash goodwill and other intangible asset impairments of $38.5 million during the second quarter of fiscal 2020. See Item 8. Financial Statements, Note 4 - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets for more information about the impairments.
As a result of actions taken to reduce our cost structure, we recorded $6.8 million and $14.0 million of restructuring costs in fiscal 2021 and fiscal 2020, respectively. See "Operational Update" in this Results of Operations section and Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, Note 14 - Restructuring Costs, for more information.
Interest expense was $1.6 million in fiscal 2021 and fiscal 2020. Interest income was $0.1 million during fiscal 2021 compared to $1.3 million in fiscal 2020. The decrease in interest income was primarily due to lower interest rates in the current period.
Our effective tax rate for fiscal 2021 was 27.8% compared to 9.7% in fiscal 2020. Through provisions in the CARES Act, we have an income tax benefit of $5.2 million from the ability to carryback the fiscal 2021 federal net operating loss to a period with a higher statutory federal income tax rate. The carryback benefit was offset by $2.8 million of valuation allowances on various deferred tax assets and $1.8 million of excess tax expense related to the vesting of stock-based compensation. The effective tax rate for fiscal 2020 was negatively impacted by $3.1 million of valuation allowances placed on deferred tax assets that were created by net operating loss carryforwards and other tax credits primarily in Canada, the non-deductible portion of the goodwill impairments that would have resulted in a $1.8 million reduction of income tax expense, and $1.7 million of other non-deductible expenses. These negative impacts were partially offset by $1.8 million of research and development and other tax credits.
In fiscal 2021 and 2020, net loss was $31.2 million and $33.1 million, respectively; or $1.18 and $1.24 per fully diluted share, respectively.
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Utility and Power Infrastructure
Revenue for the Utility and Power Infrastructure segment decreased $1.9 million to $210.1 million in fiscal 2021 compared to $212.0 million in fiscal 2020. The decrease is primarily due lower volume of power delivery and power generation work, partially offset by a higher volume of LNG utility peak shaving work.
The segment gross margin was 0.7% in fiscal 2021 compared to 3.3% in fiscal 2020. Our results of operations in fiscal 2021 were materially impacted by increases in the forecasted costs to complete a large capital project. This project reduced gross profit by $5.8 million in fiscal 2021. The changes in estimate were due to lower than previously forecasted productivity caused by excessive rain at the project site, the continuing impact of COVID-19, and rework which led to higher costs and schedule compression. This project was nearly complete at year-end and we are performing start-up and commissioning work in the first quarter of fiscal 2022. In addition, segment gross margin was negatively impacted by low volume, which led to the under recovery of construction overhead costs. These negative impacts were partially offset by good project execution in the remainder of the segment. The fiscal 2020 segment gross margin was negatively impacted by poor execution in the first and second quarters, including a lower than previously expected margin on a capital project due to costs to remediate faulty equipment designed by a subcontractor. In addition, low volume led to the under recovery of construction overhead costs.
Process and Industrial Facilities
Revenue for the Process and Industrial Facilities segment was $199.9 million in fiscal 2021 compared to $421.9 million in fiscal 2020. The decrease of $222.0 million is primarily due to our strategic exit from the domestic iron and steel industry in the third quarter of fiscal 2020, lower volume of midstream natural gas projects, and the completion of a small number of major capital projects. The decrease was partially offset by an increase in refinery turnaround and maintenance work, primarily in the fourth quarter.
The segment gross margin was 8.8% in fiscal 2021 compared to 8.6% in fiscal 2020. Segment gross margin in fiscal 2021 was positively impacted by strong project execution and the positive impact of a one-time workers' compensation item recorded in the second quarter, but these positive impacts were partially offset by lower revenue volume, which led to the under recovery of construction overhead costs. The fiscal 2020 segment gross margin was supported by good project execution on both capital and repair and maintenance iron and steel projects in the first and second quarters, partially offset by a lower volume of turnaround work, which led to the under recovery of construction overhead costs.
Storage and Terminal Solutions
Revenue for the Storage and Terminal Solutions segment was $263.4 million in fiscal 2021 compared to $467.1 million in fiscal 2020, a decrease of $203.7 million. The decrease in segment revenue is primarily a result of lower volume of crude oil tank and terminal capital work and lower repair and maintenance work.
The segment gross margin was 5.2% in fiscal 2021 compared to 13.1% in fiscal 2020. The fiscal 2021 segment gross margin was negatively impacted by increases in the costs to complete a large crude oil terminal project, partially offset by an increase in the estimated recovery of those costs. During the third quarter, we achieved mechanical completion on the project, demobilized and completed our assessment of unpriced change orders. The project's financial impact for fiscal 2021 was a $3.8 million reduction to gross profit. In addition, a settlement on a contract dispute over the construction of a crude oil terminal negatively impacted gross profit by $2.9 million in the fourth quarter. The settlement resulted in a cash receipt of $8.9 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2022, which enabled us to avoid future legal costs and litigation risk. Fiscal 2021 gross margin was also negatively impacted by low volume, which led to the under recovery of construction overhead costs.
The fiscal 2020 segment gross margin was positively impacted by strong project execution on large capital projects and higher volume than fiscal 2021, which resulted in better recovery of construction overhead costs.
Corporate
Unallocated corporate expenses were $26.7 million during fiscal 2021 compared to $29.2 million in the same period last year. The decrease is primarily attributable to cost reductions we implemented.
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Fiscal 2020 Versus Fiscal 2019
Consolidated
Consolidated revenue was $1.101 billion for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020, compared to $1.417 billion in fiscal 2019. On a segment basis, revenue decreased for the Process and Industrial Facilities, Storage and Terminal Solutions, and Utility and Power Infrastructure segments by $232.1 million, $45.7 million, and $37.9 million, respectively.
Consolidated gross profit was $102.2 million in fiscal 2020 compared to $132.0 million in fiscal 2019. Gross margin was 9.3% in fiscal 2020 and fiscal 2019. Gross margins in fiscal 2020 are the result of strong project execution, offset by the under recovery of construction overhead costs due to lower than anticipated revenue volume, particularly in the fourth quarter. Fiscal 2019 was positively impacted by higher revenue volume, which led to an over recovery of construction overhead costs.
Consolidated SG&A expenses were $86.3 million in fiscal 2020 compared to $94.0 million in fiscal 2019. The decrease in fiscal 2020 was primarily attributable to lower incentive compensation due to weaker operating results in fiscal 2020 and savings from the business improvement plan described in Item 8. Financial Statements, Note 14 - Restructuring Costs.
We recorded non-cash goodwill and other intangible asset impairments of $38.5 million during the second quarter of fiscal 2020. See Item 8. Financial Statements, Note 4 - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets for more information about the impairments. In addition, we recorded $14.0 million of restructuring costs in the third and fourth quarters of fiscal 2020 due to actions taken under our business improvement plan. See Operational Update in this Results of Operations section and Item 8. Financial Statements, Note 14 - Restructuring Costs, for more information.
Interest expense was $1.6 million in fiscal 2020 and $1.3 million in fiscal 2019. The increase in interest expense was primarily due to a higher average debt balance during fiscal 2020, partially offset by lower interest rates in fiscal 2020. Interest income was $1.3 million during fiscal 2020 compared to $1.2 million in fiscal 2019 due to an increase in our average cash balance during fiscal 2020, partially offset by lower interest rates in fiscal 2020.
Our effective tax rate for fiscal 2020 was 9.7% compared to 27.2% in fiscal 2019. The tax benefit for fiscal 2020 was negatively impacted by a $3.1 million of valuation allowances placed on deferred tax assets that were created by net operating loss carryforwards and other tax credits primarily in Canada, the non-deductible portion of the goodwill impairments that would have resulted in a $1.8 million reduction of income tax expense, and $1.7 million of other non-deductible expenses. These negative impacts were partially offset by $1.8 million of research and development and other tax credits. The effective tax rate in fiscal 2019 was negatively impacted by $4.5 million of valuation allowances placed on net operating loss carryforwards and foreign tax credits generated by our branch operations in Canada, and $1.2 million of non-deductible expenses. These negative impacts were largely offset by the reversal of $3.5 million of branch liabilities associated with the valuation allowances placed on our Canadian branch net operating loss carryforwards and foreign tax credits, $2.0 million of research and development and other tax credits and $0.3 million of excess tax benefits related to the vesting of stock-based compensation. A full analysis of our provision for income taxes is included in Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, Note 6 - Income Taxes.
In fiscal 2020, net loss was $33.1 million, or $1.24 per fully diluted share, compared to net income of $28.0 million, or $1.01 per fully diluted share, in fiscal 2019.
Utility and Power Infrastructure
Revenue for the Utility and Power Infrastructure segment decreased $37.9 million to $212.0 million in fiscal 2020 compared to $249.9 million in fiscal 2019. The decrease is primarily due to lower volume of power delivery and power generation work. The segment gross margin was 3.3% in fiscal 2020 compared to 8.5% in fiscal 2019. The fiscal 2020 segment gross margin was negatively impacted by poor execution in the first and second quarters and lower volume throughout the year, which led to the under recovery of construction overhead costs. The segment gross margin in fiscal 2019 was positively impacted by strong project execution on power generation package work, partially offset by lower than previously forecasted margins on a limited number of power delivery projects and proceeds from the settlement of a customer dispute that were less than previously anticipated.
Process and Industrial Facilities
Revenue for the Process and Industrial Facilities segment was $421.9 million in fiscal 2020 compared to $654.0 million in fiscal 2019. The decrease of $232.1 million is primarily due to our strategic exit from the domestic iron and steel industry in the third quarter of fiscal 2020, and lower volume of turnaround, refinery maintenance, and thermal vacuum chamber work.
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The segment gross margin was 8.6% in fiscal 2020 compared to 9.0% in fiscal 2019. The fiscal 2020 segment gross margin was negatively impacted by sharply lower volume and under recovery of overhead costs during the second half of the year due to the wind down of the domestic iron and steel business. The fiscal 2019 segment gross margin was negatively impacted by a lower than previously forecasted margin on a thermal vacuum chamber project, partially offset by good project execution in the remainder of the segment and higher volume, which led to the over recovery of construction overhead costs.
Storage and Terminal Solutions
Revenue for the Storage and Terminal Solutions segment was $467.1 million in fiscal 2020 compared to $512.8 million in fiscal 2019, a decrease of $45.7 million. The decrease in segment revenue is primarily a result of lower volume of crude oil tank and terminal capital work. The segment gross margin was 13.1% in fiscal 2020 compared to 10.6% in fiscal 2019. The fiscal 2020 segment gross margin was positively impacted by strong project execution on large capital projects. During the first half of fiscal 2019, the segment gross margin was negatively impacted by the wind down of lower margin work awarded in a highly competitive environment and lower than previously forecasted margins on a limited number of those projects.
Corporate
Unallocated corporate expenses were $29.2 million during fiscal 2020 compared to $29.6 million in the same period last year. The decrease is primarily attributable to cost reductions we implemented in the second half of fiscal 2020.
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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Overview
We define liquidity as the ongoing ability to pay our liabilities as they become due, fund business operations and meet all monetary contractual obligations. Our primary sources of liquidity as of June 30, 2021 were cash and cash equivalents of $83.9 million and cash flows from operations. On September 9, 2021, we entered into a new Credit Agreement, which had availability of $25.9 million as of the closing date of the agreement. See the "ABL Credit Facility" section below for more information about our new Credit Agreement.
There continues to be significant uncertainty regarding the near- and intermediate-term business impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic and its disruption of our markets. However, we continue to maintain a strong balance sheet, which we believe is sufficient to support our near- to intermediate-term needs. We are taking the following actions:
•strategic review of business processes and organizational structure;
•proactive management of the cost structure and working capital; and
•eliminating all non-critical capital expenditures.
Factors that routinely impact our short-term liquidity and may impact our long-term liquidity include, but are not limited to:
•changes in costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts and billings on uncompleted contracts in excess of costs due to contract terms that determine the timing of billings to customers and the collection of those billings:
◦some cost plus and fixed price customer contracts are billed based on milestones which may require us to incur significant expenditures prior to collections from our customers;
◦some fixed price customer contracts allow for significant upfront billings at the beginning of a project, which temporarily increases liquidity near term;
◦time and material contracts are normally billed in arrears. Therefore, we are routinely required to carry these costs until they can be billed and collected; and
◦some of our large construction projects may require security in the form of letters of credit or significant retentions. The timing of collection of retentions is often uncertain;
•other changes in working capital; and
•capital expenditures.
Other factors that may impact both short and long-term liquidity include:
•contract disputes, which can be significant;
•collection issues, including those caused by weak commodity prices, economic slowdowns or other factors which can lead to credit deterioration of our customers;
•issuances of letters of credit; and
•strategic investments in new operations.
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Other factors that may impact long-term liquidity include:
•borrowing constraints under our credit facility and maintaining compliance with all covenants contained in the Credit Agreement;
•acquisitions and disposals of businesses; and
•purchases of shares under our stock buyback program.
Cash Flows Used by Operating Activities
Cash flows used by operating activities for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021 totaled $3.0 million. Major components of cash flows used by operating activities for the year ending June 30, 2021 are as follows:
| Net Cash Used by Operating Activities | ||
|---|---|---|
| (In thousands) | ||
| Net loss | $ | (31,224) |
| Non-cash expenses | 25,352 | |
| Deferred income tax | 889 | |
| Cash effect of changes in operating assets and liabilities | 1,552 | |
| Other | 460 | |
| Net cash used by operating activities | $ | (2,971) |
Cash effect of changes in operating assets and liabilities at June 30, 2021 in comparison to June 30, 2020 include the following:
•Accounts receivable, net of credit losses recognized during the period, decreased $11.1 million during fiscal 2021, which increased cash flows from operating activities. The variance is primarily attributable to lower business volume and the timing of billing and collections.
•Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts ("CIE") decreased $28.8 million, which increased cash flows from operating activities. Billings on uncompleted contracts in excess of costs and estimated earnings ("BIE") decreased $8.6 million, which decreased cash flows from operating activities. CIE and BIE balances can experience significant fluctuations based on business volume and the timing of when job costs are incurred and the timing of customer billings and payments.
•Inventories, income taxes receivable, other current assets, operating right-of-use lease assets and other assets increased $21.8 million during fiscal 2021, which decreased cash flows from operating activities. These operating assets can fluctuate based on the timing of inventory builds and draw-downs, accrual and receipt of income taxes receivable, prepayments of certain expenses, leasing activity, business volume, and other timing differences.
•Accounts payable, accrued wages and benefits, accrued insurance, operating lease liabilities and other accrued expenses decreased by $11.7 million during fiscal 2021, which decreased cash flows from operating activities. These operating liabilities can fluctuate based on the timing of vendor payments, accruals, leasing activities, business volume, and other timing differences.
•Other liabilities increased by $3.6 million, which increased cash flows from operating activities. This increase was primarily due to deferred payroll tax associated with the CARES Act. See Part II., Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, Note 6 - Income Taxes for more information.
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Cash Flows Used for Investing Activities
Investing activities used $2.3 million of cash in the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021 primarily due to $4.4 million of capital expenditures, partially offset by $2.1 million of proceeds from other asset sales. Capital expenditures consisted of $2.4 million for facilities, office equipment and software, and $2.0 million for construction, fabrication, and transportation equipment.
Cash Flows Used by Financing Activities
Financing activities used $12.3 million of cash in the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021 primarily due to the net repayment of $9.8 million on our senior secured revolving credit facility, $1.6 million paid to repurchase our stock for payment of withholding taxes due on equity-based compensation, and $1.3 million paid in fees to amend our former credit agreement.
ABL Credit Facility
On September 9, 2021, we and our primary U.S. and Canada operating subsidiaries entered into an asset-backed credit agreement (the "ABL Facility") as borrowers with Bank of Montreal, as Administrative Agent, Swing-Line Lender, a Letter of Credit Issuer and a Lender. The ABL Facility is guaranteed by substantially all of our remaining U.S. and Canadian subsidiaries. The ABL Facility provides for available borrowings of up to $100.0 million, which may be increased further by an amount not to exceed $15.0 million, subject to certain conditions, including obtaining additional commitments. The ABL Facility is intended to be used for working capital, capital expenditures, issuances of letters of credit and other lawful purposes. Our obligations under the ABL Facility are secured by a first lien on all our assets and the assets of our co-borrowers and guarantors under the ABL Facility.
The maximum amount that we may borrow under the ABL Facility is subject to a borrowing base, which is based on restricted cash plus a percentage of the value of certain accounts receivable, inventory and equipment, reduced for certain reserves. We are required to maintain a minimum of $25.0 million of restricted cash at all times, but such amounts are also included in the borrowing base. At September 9, 2021, availability under the ABL Facility was $25.9 million and there were $43.5 million in letters of credit outstanding. The ABL Facility matures and any outstanding amounts become due and payable on September 9, 2026.
Borrowings under the ABL Facility bear interest through maturity at a variable rate based upon, at our option, an annual rate of either a base rate (“Base Rate”), CDOR rate or a LIBOR rate, plus an applicable margin. The Base Rate is defined as a fluctuating interest rate equal to the greatest of (i) rate of interest announced by Bank of Montreal from time to time as its prime rate; (ii) the U.S. federal funds rate plus 0.50%, and (iii) LIBOR rate for one month period plus 1.00%. Depending on the amount of average availability, the applicable margin is between 1.00% to 1.50% for Base Rate, which includes either U.S. or Canadian prime rate, and between 2.00% and 2.50% for CDOR and LIBOR rate borrowings. Interest is payable either (i) monthly for Base Rate borrowings or (ii) the last day of the interest period for LIBOR or CDOR rate borrowings, as set forth in the Credit Agreement. The fee for undrawn amounts is 0.25% per annum and is due quarterly.
The ABL Facility contains customary conditions to borrowings, events of default and covenants, including, but not limited to, covenants that restrict our ability to sell assets, engage in mergers and acquisitions, incur, assume or permit to exist additional indebtedness and guarantees, create or permit to exist liens, pay cash dividends, issue equity instruments, make distribution or redeem or repurchase capital stock. In the event that our availability is less than the greater of (i) $15.0 million and (ii) 15.00% of the lesser of (1) the current borrowing base and (2) the commitments under the ABL Facility then in effect, a consolidated Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio of at least 1.00 to 1.00 must be maintained.
Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility
The ABL Facility replaced the Fifth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the "Prior Credit Agreement"), that was entered into on November 2, 2020, and subsequently amended on May 4, 2021, by and among us and certain foreign subsidiaries, as Borrowers, various subsidiaries of ours, as Guarantors, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., as Administrative Agent, Sole Lead Arranger and Sole Book Runner, and the other Lenders party thereto. The Prior Credit Agreement provided for a three-year senior secured revolving credit facility of $200.0 million that expired November 2, 2023.
We had no borrowings and $41.3 million of letters of credit outstanding under the Prior Credit Agreement as of June 30, 2021. We had $9.2 million of borrowings and $34.5 million of letters of credit outstanding under the Prior Credit Agreement as of June 30, 2020.
Each revolving borrowing under the Prior Credit Agreement bore interest at a rate per annum equal to a base rate, plus a margin of 1.00% to 3.50%. The unused credit facility fee was between 0.35% and 0.50% based on the Leverage Ratio as defined in the Prior Credit Agreement.
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The Prior Credit Agreement contained customary financial, negative and affirmative covenants and limited our borrowing availability based on our EBITDA, as it was defined in the Prior Credit Agreement. The Prior Credit Agreement also limited our ability to make acquisitions, repurchase shares, make capital expenditures and dispose of assets.
Dividend Policy
We have never paid cash dividends on our common stock and the terms of our Credit Agreement limit dividends to stock dividends only. Any future dividend payments will depend on the terms of our Credit Agreement, our financial condition, capital requirements and earnings as well as other relevant factors.
Treasury Shares
The terms of our Credit Agreement limit share repurchases to $2.5 million per fiscal year provided that that we do not violate our Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio financial covenant. We may repurchase common stock pursuant to the Stock Buyback Program, which was approved by the board of directors in November 2018. Under the program, the aggregate number of shares repurchased may not exceed 2,707,175 shares. We may repurchase our stock from time to time in the open market at prevailing market prices or in privately negotiated transactions and are not obligated to purchase any shares. The program will continue unless and until it is modified or revoked by the Board of Directors. We made no repurchases under the program in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021 and have no current plans to repurchase stock in the near-term.
As of June 30, 2021, there were 1,349,037 shares available for repurchase under the Stock Buyback Program. We had 1,338,779 treasury shares as of June 30, 2021 and intend to utilize these treasury shares in connection with equity awards under the our stock incentive plans and for sales to the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
As of June 30, 2021, the following off-balance sheet arrangements were in place to support our ordinary course obligations:
| Expiration Period | |||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 Year | 1–3 Years | 3–5 Years | More than 5 Years | Total | |||||||||||||||
| (In thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Letters of credit(1) | $ | 41,314 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 41,314 | |||||||||
| Surety bonds | 96,268 | 536 | 20 | — | 96,824 | ||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 137,582 | $ | 536 | $ | 20 | $ | — | $ | 138,138 |
(1)All letters of credit issued under our senior secured revolving credit facility support our workers’ compensation insurance programs or certain construction contracts. The letters of credit that support our workers’ compensation programs are expected to renew annually through the term of our credit facility. The letters of credit that support construction contracts carry expiration dates into calendar year 2022.
Contractual Obligations
Contractual obligations at June 30, 2021 are summarized below:
| Contractual Obligations by Expiration Period | |||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 Year | 1-3 Years | 3-5 Years | More than 5 Years | Total | |||||||||||||||
| (In thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Operating leases | 6,548 | 8,284 | 6,009 | 11,224 | 32,065 | ||||||||||||||
| Purchase obligations | 2,951 | 3,408 | — | — | 6,359 | ||||||||||||||
| Total contractual obligations | $ | 9,499 | $ | 11,692 | $ | 6,009 | $ | 11,224 | $ | 38,424 |
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CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Revenue Recognition
General Information about our Contracts with Customers
Our revenue comes from contracts to provide engineering, procurement, fabrication and construction, repair and maintenance and other services. Our engineering, procurement and fabrication and construction services are usually provided in association with capital projects, which are commonly fixed-price contracts that are billed based on project milestones. Our repair and maintenance services typically are cost reimbursable or time and material based contracts and are billed monthly or, for projects of short duration, at the conclusion of the project. The elapsed time from award to completion of performance may exceed one year for capital projects.
Step 1: Contract Identification
We do not recognize revenue unless we have identified a contract with a customer. A contract with a customer exists when it has approval and commitment from both parties, the rights and obligations of the parties are identified, payment terms are identified, the contract has commercial substance, and collectibility is probable. We also evaluate whether a contract should be combined with other contracts and accounted for as a single contract. This evaluation requires judgment and could change the timing of the amount of revenue and profit recorded for a given period.
Step 2: Identify Performance Obligations
Next, we identify each performance obligation in the contract. A performance obligation is a promise to provide a distinct good or service or a series of distinct goods or services to the customer. Revenue is recognized separately for each performance obligation in the contract. Many of our contracts have one clearly identifiable performance obligation. However, many of our contracts provide the customer an integrated service that includes two or more of the following services: engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction, repair and maintenance services. For these contracts, we do not consider the integrated services to be distinct within the context of the contract when the separate scopes of work combine into a single commercial objective or capability for the customer. Accordingly, we generally identify one performance obligation in our contracts. The determination of the number of performance obligations in a contract requires significant judgment and could change the timing of the amount of revenue recorded for a given period.
Step 3: Determine Contract Price
After determining the performance obligations in the contract, we determine the contract price. The contract price is the amount of consideration we expect to receive from the customer for completing the performance obligation(s). In a fixed-price contract, the contract price is a single lump-sum amount. In reimbursable and time and materials based contracts, the contract price is determined by the agreed upon rates or reimbursements for time and materials expended in completing the performance obligation(s) in the contract.
A number of our contracts contain various cost and performance incentives and penalties that can either increase or decrease the contract price. These variable consideration amounts are generally earned or incurred based on certain performance metrics, most commonly related to project schedule or cost targets. We estimate variable consideration at the most likely amount of additional consideration to be received (or paid in the case of penalties), provided that meeting the variable condition is probable. We include estimated amounts of variable consideration in the contract price to the extent it is probable that a significant reversal of cumulative revenue recognized will not occur when the uncertainty associated with the variable consideration is resolved. Our estimates of variable consideration and determination of whether to include estimated amounts in the contract price are based largely on an assessment of our anticipated performance and all information (historical, current and forecasted) that is reasonably available to us. We reassess the amount of variable consideration each accounting period until the uncertainty associated with the variable consideration is resolved. Changes in the assessed amount of variable consideration are accounted for prospectively as a cumulative adjustment to revenue recognized in the current period.
Step 4: Assign Contract Price to Performance Obligations
After determining the contract price, we assign such price to the performance obligation(s) in the contract. If a contract has multiple performance obligations, we assign the contract price to each performance obligation based on the stand-alone selling prices of the distinct services that comprise each performance obligation.
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Step 5: Recognize Revenue as Performance Obligations are Satisfied
We record revenue for contracts with our customers as we satisfy the contracts' performance obligations. We recognize revenue on performance obligations associated with fixed-price contracts for engineering, procurement, fabrication and construction services over time since these services create or enhance assets the customer controls as they are being created or enhanced. We measure progress of satisfying these performance obligations by using the percentage-of-completion method, which is based on costs incurred to date compared to the total estimated costs at completion, since it best depicts the transfer of control of assets being created or enhanced to the customer.
We recognize revenue over time for reimbursable and time and material based repair and maintenance contracts since the customer simultaneously receives and consumes the benefit of those services as we perform work under the contract. As a practical expedient allowed under the revenue accounting standards, we record revenue for these contracts in the amount to which we have a right to invoice for the services performed provided that we have a right to consideration from the customer in an amount that corresponds directly with the value of the performance completed to date.
Costs incurred may include direct labor, direct materials, subcontractor costs and indirect costs, such as salaries and benefits, supplies and tools, equipment costs and insurance costs. Indirect costs are charged to projects based upon direct costs and overhead allocation rates per dollar of direct costs incurred or direct labor hours worked. Typically, customer contracts will include standard warranties that provide assurance that products and services will function as expected. We do not sell separate warranties.
We have numerous contracts that are in various stages of completion which require estimates to determine the forecasted costs at completion. Due to the nature of the work left to be performed on many of our contracts, the estimation of total cost at completion for fixed-price contracts is complex, subject to many variables and requires significant judgment. Estimates of total cost at completion are made each period and changes in these estimates are accounted for prospectively as cumulative adjustments to revenue recognized in the current period. If estimates of costs to complete fixed-price contracts indicate a loss, a provision is made through a contract write-down for the total loss anticipated.
Change Orders
Contracts are often modified through change orders, which are changes to the agreed upon scope of work. Most of our change orders, which may be priced or unpriced, are for goods or services that are not distinct from the existing contract due to the significant integration of services provided in the context of the contract and are accounted for as if they were part of that existing contract. The effect of a change order on the contract price and our measure of progress for the performance obligation to which it relates, is recognized as an adjustment to revenue on a cumulative catch-up basis. For unpriced change orders, we estimate the increase or decrease to the contract price using the variable consideration method described in the Step 3: Determine Contract Price paragraph above. Unpriced change orders are more fully discussed in Note 7 - Commitments and Contingencies of the Notes to Financial Statements.
Claims
Sometimes we seek claims for amounts in excess of the contract price for delays, errors in specifications and designs, contract terminations, change orders in dispute or other causes of additional costs incurred by us. Recognition of amounts as additional contract price related to claims is appropriate only if there is a legal basis for the claim. The determination of our legal basis for a claim requires significant judgment. We estimate the change to the contract price using the variable consideration method described in the Step 3: Determine Contract Price paragraph above. Claims are more fully discussed in Note 7 - Commitments and Contingencies of the Notes to Financial Statements.
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts included revenue for unpriced change orders and claims of $14.6 million at June 30, 2021 and $14.5 million at June 30, 2020. The amounts ultimately realized may be significantly different than the recorded amounts resulting in a material adjustment to future earnings. Generally we expect collection of amounts related to unpriced change orders and claims within twelve months. However, customers may not pay these amounts until final resolution of related claims, which may extend beyond one year.
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Goodwill
Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price of acquisitions over the acquisition date fair value of the net identifiable tangible and intangible assets acquired. In accordance with current accounting guidance, goodwill is not amortized and is tested at least annually for impairment at the reporting unit level, which is a level below our reportable segments.
We perform our annual impairment test in the fourth quarter of each fiscal year, or in between annual tests whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value of goodwill may not be recoverable, to determine whether an impairment exists and to determine the amount of headroom. We define "headroom" as the percentage difference between the fair value of a reporting unit and its carrying value. The goodwill impairment test involves comparing management’s estimate of the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying value, including goodwill. If the fair value of a reporting unit exceeds its carrying value, then goodwill is not impaired. If the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value, then goodwill is impaired to the extent of the difference, but the impairment may not exceed the balance of goodwill assigned to that reporting unit.
We utilize a discounted cash flow analysis, referred to as an income approach, and market multiples, referred to as a market approach, to determine the estimated fair value of our reporting units. For the income approach, significant judgments and assumptions including forecasted project awards, discount rate, anticipated revenue growth rate, gross margins, operating expenses, working capital needs and capital expenditures are inherent in the fair value estimates, which are based on our operating and capital budgets and on our strategic plan. As a result, actual results may differ from the estimates utilized in our income approach. For the market approach, significant judgments and assumptions include the selection of guideline companies, forecasted guideline company EBITDA and our forecasted EBITDA. The use of alternate judgments and/or assumptions could result in a fair value that differs from our estimate and could result in the recognition of additional impairment charges in the financial statements. As a test for reasonableness, we also consider the combined fair values of our reporting units to our market capitalization.
We performed our annual goodwill impairment test as of May 31, 2021, which resulted in no impairment. The fiscal 2021 test indicated that four reporting units with a combined total of $37.7 million of goodwill as of June 30, 2021 were at higher risk of future impairment than others. If our view of project opportunities or gross margins deteriorates, particularly for the higher risk reporting units, then we may be required to record a material impairment of goodwill.
We considered the amount of headroom for each reporting unit when determining whether an impairment existed. The amount of headroom varies by reporting unit. Our significant assumptions, including revenue growth rates, gross margins, discount rate and other factors may change in the future based on the changing economic and competitive environment in which we operate. Assuming that all other components of our fair value estimate remain unchanged, a change in the following assumptions would have the following effect on headroom:
| Headroom Sensitivity Analysis | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goodwill as of June 30, 2021 (in thousands) | Baseline Headroom | Headroom if Revenue Growth Rate Declines by 100 Basis Points | Headroom if Gross Margin Declines by 100 Basis Points | Headroom if Discount Rate Increases by 100 Basis Points | ||||||||
| Reporting Unit 1 | $ | 16,821 | 40% | 33% | 23% | 30% | ||||||
| Reporting Unit 2 | $ | 14,233 | 6% | 1% | -5% | -4% | ||||||
| Reporting Unit 3 | $ | 3,946 | 12% | 3% | -52% | -6% | ||||||
| Reporting Unit 4 | $ | 2,659 | 24% | 17% | 0% | 15% | ||||||
| All other reporting units | $ | 22,977 | 64% to 114% | 56% to 105% | 10% to 75% | 43% to 99% |
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Income Taxes
We use the asset and liability approach for financial accounting and reporting for income taxes. Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are computed annually for differences between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities that will result in taxable or deductible amounts in the future based on enacted tax laws and rates applicable to the periods in which the differences are expected to affect taxable income. Valuation allowances based on our judgments and estimates are established when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized in future operating results. We believe that realization of deferred tax assets in excess of the valuation allowance is more likely than not. Our estimates are based on facts and circumstances in existence as well as interpretations of existing tax regulations and laws applied to the facts and circumstances, with the help of professional tax advisors. Therefore, we estimate and provide for amounts of additional income taxes that may be assessed by the various taxing authorities.
Loss Contingencies
Various legal actions, claims and other contingencies arise in the normal course of our business. Contingencies are recorded in the consolidated financial statements, or are otherwise disclosed, in accordance with ASC 450-20, “Loss Contingencies”. Specific reserves are provided for loss contingencies to the extent we conclude that a loss is both probable and estimable. We use a case-by-case evaluation of the underlying data and update our evaluation as further information becomes known. We believe that any amounts exceeding our recorded accruals should not materially affect our financial position, results of operations or liquidity. However, the results of litigation are inherently unpredictable and the possibility exists that the ultimate resolution of one or more of these matters could result in a material effect on our financial position, results of operations or liquidity.
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