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EX-99.1 2 tm2330497d2_ex99-1.htm EXHIBIT 99.1

Exhibit 99.1

 

 

NEWS RELEASE

November 15, 2023

 

 

Tetra Tech Reports Record Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2023 Results

 

·Revenue $1.26 billion, up 40% Y/Y
 ·Net revenue $1.06 billion, up 44% Y/Y

·Quarterly adjusted EBITDA $153 million, up 51% Y/Y

·Backlog of $4.79 billion, up $1.05 billion Y/Y

·Initiates FY24 revenue and EPS guidance at double-digit growth

 

Pasadena, California. Tetra Tech, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTEK), a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services, today announced results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended October 1, 2023.

 

Fourth Quarter Results

 

Tetra Tech achieved record quarterly results in key financial metrics including revenue, net revenue, operating income, EBITDA, adjusted EPS and backlog. Revenue in the fourth quarter totaled $1.26 billion and revenue, net of subcontractor costs (net revenue)1, was $1.06 billion, up 40% and 44%, respectively, over last year. Adjusted EBITDA1 was $153 million, up 51% year-over-year. GAAP EPS was $1.00. Adjusted EPS was $1.78, up 41% year-over year, which excluded the final RPS integration costs, including office consolidations and non-recurring tax charges. Cash generated from operations was $122 million, up 103% over the same period last year. Backlog increased to an all-time high of $4.79 billion, up $1.05 billion and 28% year-over-year.

 

Quarterly Dividend

 

On November 13, 2023, Tetra Tech’s Board of Directors approved the Company’s 38th consecutive quarterly dividend at an amount of $0.26 per share, a 13% increase year-over-year, payable on December 13, 2023, to stockholders of record as of November 30, 2023.

 

Fiscal Year Results

 

Tetra Tech also achieved record annual results with all-time highs for revenue, net revenue, operating income, adjusted EBITDA, earnings and cash flow. Revenue for fiscal 2023 was $4.52 billion and net revenue was $3.75 billion, up 29% and 32%, respectively, over fiscal 2022. Adjusted EBITDA was $481 million, up 33% compared to last year. GAAP EPS was $5.10; adjusted EPS was $5.58, an increase of 24% over last fiscal year. The days sales outstanding (DSO) improved to a record low 54 days, contributing to an all-time high cash provided by operations of $368 million.

 

 

1 Non-GAAP financial measures which the Company believes provide valuable perspectives on its business results. Refer to tables at the end of the release and Regulation G Information for reconciliations to the comparable GAAP metrics.

 

 

 

 

Chairman and CEO Comments

 

Tetra Tech Chairman and CEO, Dan Batrack, commented, “As we completed fiscal year 2023, our differentiated Leading with Science® approach to the water, environment and sustainable infrastructure markets generated the highest financial results of any quarter and year in our history. In addition to our all-time high results in revenue, earnings and backlog, we accomplished significant strategic milestones this year, including closing the largest transaction in our history, enhancing our capital structure, and expanding our Tetra Tech Delta Technologies to include a subscription software practice.

 

Our clients are continuing to increase funding for water and environmental programs, including climate change mitigation and adaptation to address water security, coastal flooding, energy transition and biodiversity protection. With our market leadership in these key areas, we booked nearly $2 billion in new orders in the fourth quarter and increased our backlog by more than $1 billion over last year. Building on this momentum, we expect double-digit revenue growth in fiscal 2024 and further margin expansion.”

 

Business Outlook

 

The following statements are based on current expectations. These statements are forward-looking, and the actual results could differ materially. These statements do not include the potential impact of transactions that may be completed or developments that become evident after the date of this release. The Business Outlook section should be read in conjunction with the information on forward-looking statements at the end of this release.

 

Tetra Tech expects EPS for the first quarter of fiscal 2024 to range from $1.30 to $1.38 and net revenue to range from $950 million to $1.00 billion. For fiscal 2024, Tetra Tech expects EPS to range from $5.70 to $6.00, and net revenue to range from $4.05 billion to $4.25 billion.2 The first quarter and fiscal 2024 EPS guidance ranges are on a GAAP basis inclusive of all intangible amortization expenses. On a comparable basis, fiscal 2023 EPS was $5.10. The midpoint of the fiscal 2024 net revenue and EPS guidance represents a 11% and 15% year-over-year increase, respectively.

 

Webcast

 

Investors will have the opportunity to access a live audio-visual webcast and supplemental financial information concerning the fourth quarter of fiscal 2023 results through a link posted on the Company’s website at tetratech.com on November 16, 2023, at 8:00 a.m. (PT).

 

 

2 Reconciliation of the net revenue guidance to the most directly comparable GAAP measure is not available without unreasonable efforts because the Company cannot predict the magnitude and timing of all the components required to provide such reconciliation with sufficient precision.

 

 

 

 

Reconciliation of GAAP and Non-GAAP Items

In thousands (except EPS data)

 

    Three Months Ended     Fiscal Year Ended  
    Oct. 1,
2023
    Oct. 2,
2022
    %
Y/Y
    Oct. 1,
2023
    Oct. 2,
2022
    %
Y/Y
 
Revenue   $ 1,260,612     $ 902,562       40 %   $ 4,522,550     $ 3,504,048       29 %
Subcontractor costs     (203,209 )     (166,443 )             (771,461 )     (668,468 )        
Net revenue   $ 1,057,403     $ 736,119       44 %   $ 3,751,089     $ 2,835,580       32 %
                                                 
EPS   $ 1.00     $ 1.55             $ 5.10     $ 4.86          
Acq. / Integration costs     0.12                     0.56                
Lease impairments     0.22                     0.22                
Earn-out adjustments     0.06                     0.19                
FX hedge gain           (0.28 )             (1.24 )     (0.28 )        
Non-recurring tax items     0.26                     0.38                
COVID-19 credits           (0.01 )                   (0.08 )        
Adjusted EPS incl. RPS IA     1.66       1.26       32 %     5.21       4.50       16 %
RPS intang. amort. (IA)     0.12                     0.37                
Adjusted EPS   $ 1.78     $ 1.26       41 %   $ 5.58     $ 4.50       24 %

 

About Tetra Tech

 

Tetra Tech is a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. With 27,000 employees working together, Tetra Tech provides clear solutions to complex problems in water, environment, sustainable infrastructure, renewable energy, and international development. We are Leading with Science® to provide sustainable and resilient solutions for our clients. For more information about Tetra Tech, please visit tetratech.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook.

 

CONTACTS:
Jim Wu, Investor Relations
Charlie MacPherson, Media & Public Relations
(626) 470-2844

 

 

 

 

Forward-Looking Statements

 

This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The use of words such as "anticipate," "expect," "could," "may," "intend," "plan" and "believe," among others, generally identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on currently available operating, financial, economic and other information, and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. Readers are cautioned that these forward-looking statements are only predictions and may differ materially from actual future events or results. A variety of factors, many of which are beyond our control, could cause actual future results or events to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements in this release, including but not limited to: continuing worldwide political and economic uncertainties; the U.S. Administration’s potential changes to fiscal policies; the cyclicality in demand for our overall services; the fluctuation in demand for oil and gas, and mining services; risks related to international operations; concentration of revenues from U.S. government agencies and potential funding disruptions by these agencies; dependence on winning or renewing U.S. government contracts; the delay or unavailability of public funding on U.S. government contracts; the U.S. government’s right to modify, delay, curtail or terminate contracts at its convenience; compliance with government procurement laws and regulations; the impact of global pandemics like COVID-19; credit risks associated with certain clients in certain geographic areas or industries; acquisition strategy and integration risks; goodwill or other intangible asset impairment; the failure to comply with worldwide anti-bribery laws; the failure to comply with domestic and international export laws; the failure to properly manage projects; the loss of key personnel or the inability to attract and retain qualified personnel; the ability of our employees to obtain government granted eligibility; the use of estimates and assumptions in the preparation of financial statements; the ability to maintain adequate workforce utilization; the use of the percentage-of-completion method of accounting; the inability to accurately estimate and control contract costs; the failure to adequately recover on our claims for additional contract costs; the failure to win or renew contracts with private and public sector clients; growth strategy management; backlog cancellation and adjustments; risks relating to cyber security breaches; the failure of partners to perform on joint projects; the failure of subcontractors to satisfy their obligations; requirements to pay liquidated damages based on contract performance; the adoption of new legal requirements; changes in resource management, environmental or infrastructure industry laws, regulations or programs; changes in bank and capital markets and the access to capital; credit agreement covenants; industry competition; liability related to legal proceedings, investigations, and disputes; the availability of third-party insurance coverage; the ability to obtain adequate bonding; employee, agent, or partner misconduct; employee risks related to international travel; safety programs; conflict of interest issues; liabilities relating to reports and opinions; liabilities relating to environmental laws and regulations; force majeure events; protection of intellectual property rights; stock price volatility; the ability to impede a business combination based on Delaware law and charter documents; and other risks and uncertainties as may be described in Tetra Tech’s periodic filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including those described in the “Risk Factors” section of Tetra Tech’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 2, 2022. Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements since such information speaks only as of the date of this release. Tetra Tech does not intend to update forward-looking statements and expressly disclaims any obligation to do so.

 

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

 

To supplement the financial results presented in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”), we present certain non-GAAP financial measures within the meaning of Regulation G under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. We provide these non-GAAP financial measures because we believe they provide a valuable perspective on our financial results. However, non-GAAP measures have limitations as analytical tools and should not be considered in isolation and are not in accordance with, or a substitute for, GAAP measures. In addition, other companies may define non-GAAP measures differently which limits the ability of investors to compare non-GAAP measures of Tetra Tech to those used by our peer companies. A reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures is included in this release.

 

 

 

 

Tetra Tech, Inc

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(unaudited - in thousands, except par value)

 

   October 1,   October 2, 
   2023   2022 
Assets          
Current assets:          
Cash and cash equivalents   168,831    185,094 
Accounts receivable, net   974,535    755,112 
Contract assets   113,939    92,405 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets   89,096    115,400 
Income taxes receivable   4,759    10,205 
Total current assets   1,351,160    1,158,216 
           
Property and equipment, net   74,832    32,316 
Right-of-use assets, operating leases   175,932    182,319 
Goodwill   1,880,244    1,110,412 
Intangible assets, net   173,936    29,163 
Deferred tax assets   98,422    47,804 
Other non-current assets   70,508    62,546 
Total assets   3,825,034    2,622,776 
           
Liabilities and Equity          
Current liabilities:          
Accounts payable   173,271    147,436 
Accrued compensation   302,755    237,669 
Contract liabilities   335,044    241,340 
Short-term lease liabilities, operating leases   65,005    57,865 
Current portion of long-term debt   -    12,504 
Current contingent earn-out liabilities   51,108    28,797 
Other current liabilities   265,947    190,406 
Total current liabilities   1,193,130    916,017 
           
Deferred tax liabilities   37,170    15,161 
Long-term debt   879,529    246,250 
Long-term lease liabilities, operating leases   144,685    146,285 
Non-current contingent earn-out liabilities   22,314    36,769 
Other non-current liabilities   144,700    79,157 
           
Equity:          
Preferred stock - authorized, 2,000 shares of $0.01 par value; no shares issued and outstanding at October 1, 2023 and October 2, 2022   -    - 
Common stock - authorized, 150,000 shares of $0.01 par value; issued and outstanding, 53,248 and 52,981 shares at October 1, 2023 and October 2, 2022, respectively   532    530 
Additional paid-in capital   -    - 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss   (195,295)   (208,144)
Retained earnings   1,598,196    1,390,701 
Tetra Tech stockholders' equity   1,403,433    1,183,087 
Noncontrolling interests   73    50 
Total stockholders' equity   1,403,506    1,183,137 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity   3,825,034    2,622,776 

 

 

 

 

Tetra Tech, Inc

Consolidated Statements of Income

(unaudited - in thousands, except per share data)

 

   Three Months Ended   Fiscal Year Ended 
   October 1,   October 2,   October 1,   October 2, 
   2023   2022   2023   2022 
Revenue   1,260,612    902,562    4,522,550    3,504,048 
Subcontractor costs   (203,209)   (166,443)   (771,461)   (668,468)
Other costs of revenue   (845,311)   (580,084)   (3,026,060)   (2,260,021)
Gross profit   212,092    156,035    725,029    575,559 
                     
Selling, general and administrative expenses   (77,195)   (60,840)   (305,107)   (234,784)
Acquisition and Integration expenses   (7,357)   -    (33,169)   - 
Right-of-use operating lease asset impairment   (16,385)   -    (16,385)   - 
Contingent consideration - fair value adjustments   (3,778)   (393)   (12,255)   (329)
Income from operations   107,377    94,802    358,113    340,446 
                     
Interest expense, net   (12,974)   (2,618)   (46,537)   (11,584)
Other non-operating income   -    19,904    89,402    19,904 
Income before income tax expense   94,403    112,088    400,978    348,766 
                     
Income tax expense   (40,745)   (29,129)   (127,526)   (85,602)
Net income   53,658    82,959    273,452    263,164 
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests   (9)   (12)   (32)   (39)
Net income attributable to Tetra Tech   53,649    82,947    273,420    263,125 
                     
Earnings per share attributable to Tetra Tech:                    
Basic   1.01    1.56    5.14    4.91 
Diluted   1.00    1.55    5.10    4.86 
                     
Weighted-average common shares outstanding:                    
Basic   53,247    53,148    53,203    53,620 
Diluted   53,702    53,667    53,637    54,163 

 

 

 

 

Tetra Tech, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(in thousands)

 

   Fiscal Year Ended 
   October 1,   October 2, 
   2023   2022 
Cash flows from operating activities:          
Net income  $273,452   $263,164 
           
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:          
Depreciation and amortization   61,206    27,033 
Amortization of stock-based awards   28,607    26,227 
Deferred income taxes   (21,204)   2,175 
Fair value adjustments to contingent consideration   12,255    329 
Right-of-use operating lease asset impairment   16,385    - 
Fair value adjustments to foreign currency forward contract   (89,402)   (19,904)
Other non-cash items   975    (1,245)
           
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects of business acquisitions:          
Accounts receivable and contract assets   (19,783)   (89,781)
Prepaid expenses and other assets   78,686    69,697 
Accounts payable   (19,214)   17,099 
Accrued compensation   37,094    27,458 
Contract liabilities   44,152    55,915 
Income taxes receivable/payable   40,527    14,627 
Other liabilities   (75,273)   (56,606)
Net cash provided by operating activities   368,463    336,188 
           
Cash flows from investing activities:          
Payments for Settlement of foreign business acquisitions, net of cash acquired   (854,319)   (49,124)
Settlement of foreign currency forward contract   109,306    - 
Capital expenditures   (26,901)   (10,582)
Proceeds from sale of assets   715    3,966 
Net cash used in investing activities   (771,199)   (55,740)
           
Cash flows from financing activities:          
Proceeds from borrowings   994,859    161,456 
Repayments on long-term debt   (1,026,051)   (117,080)
Proceeds from issuance of convertible notes   575,000    - 
Payment of debt issuance costs   (14,451)   - 
Purchases of capped calls   (51,750)   - 
Repurchases of common stock   -    (200,000)
Taxes paid on vested restricted stock   (16,833)   (25,223)
Payments of contingent earn-out liabilities   (21,328)   (20,124)
Stock options exercised   626    1,806 
Dividends paid   (52,113)   (46,099)
Principal payments on finance leases   (5,579)   (4,344)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities   382,380    (249,608)
           
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents   4,093    (12,314)
           
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents   (16,263)   18,526 
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year   185,094    166,568 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year  $168,831   $185,094 
           
Supplemental information:          
Cash paid during the year for:          
Interest  $47,367   $13,378 
Income taxes, net of refunds received of $2.2 million and $4.8 million  $93,176   $70,799 

 

 

 

 

Tetra Tech, Inc.

Regulation G Information

October 1, 2023

 

Reconciliation of Revenue to Revenue, Net of Subcontractor Costs ("Net Revenue")

(in millions)

 

           2022   2023 
   2020   2021   1st Qtr   2nd Qtr   6 Mos   3rd Qtr   9 Mos   4th Qtr   Total   1st Qtr   2nd Qtr   6 Mos   3rd Qtr   9 Mos   4th Qtr   Total 
Consolidated                                                                                
Revenue (As Reported)   2,994.9    3,213.5    858.5    852.7    1,711.3    890.2    2,601.5    902.6    3,504.0    894.8    1,158.2    2,053.0    1,208.9    3,261.9    1,260.6    4,522.6 
RCM   (0.2)   (0.6)   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    - 
Adjusted Revenue   2,994.7    3,212.9    858.5    852.7    1,711.3    890.2    2,601.5    902.6    3,504.0    894.8    1,158.2    2,053.0    1,208.9    3,261.9    1,260.6    4,522.6 
Adjusted Subcontractor Costs   (646.1)   (661.3)   (179.2)   (153.1)   (332.3)   (169.7)   (502.0)   (166.4)   (668.5)   (158.2)   (188.7)   (346.9)   (221.4)   (568.3)   (203.2)   (771.5)
Adjusted Net Revenue   2,348.6    2,551.6    679.3    699.6    1,379.0    720.5    2,099.5    736.2    2,835.5    736.6    969.5    1,706.1    987.5    2,693.6    1,057.4    3,751.1 
                                                                                 
GSG Segment                                                                                
Revenue   1,578.3    1,772.9    456.1    449.0    905.1    460.0    1,365.0    455.8    1,820.9    471.1    563.3    1,034.3    531.0    1,565.4    593.5    2,158.9 
Subcontractor Costs   (460.8)   (507.1)   (129.0)   (111.5)   (240.5)   (124.5)   (365.0)   (119.4)   (484.4)   (118.0)   (127.7)   (245.7)   (140.8)   (386.6)   (136.9)   (523.4)
Net Revenue   1,117.5    1,265.8    327.1    337.5    664.6    335.5    1,000.0    336.4    1,336.5    353.1    435.6    788.6    390.2    1,178.8    456.6    1,635.5 
                                                                                 
CIG Segment                                                                                
Revenue   1,471.1    1,500.1    416.3    416.9    833.2    444.2    1,277.5    461.0    1,738.4    439.6    610.4    1,049.9    691.4    1,741.3    683.3    2,424.6 
Subcontractor Costs   (240.0)   (214.3)   (64.0)   (54.8)   (118.8)   (59.3)   (178.1)   (61.2)   (239.3)   (56.0)   (76.4)   (132.4)   (94.0)   (226.4)   (82.6)   (309.0)
Net Revenue   1,231.1    1,285.8    352.3    362.1    714.4    384.9    1,099.4    399.8    1,499.1    383.6    534.0    917.5    597.4    1,514.9    600.7    2,115.6 
                                                                                 
RCM Segment                                                                                
Revenue   0.2    0.6    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    - 
Subcontractor Costs   (0.2)   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    - 
Net Revenue   -    0.6    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    - 

  

Reconciliation of Net Income Attributable to Tetra Tech to Adjusted EBITDA

(in thousands)

 

           2022   2023 
   2020   2021   1st Qtr   2nd Qtr   6 Mos   3rd Qtr   9 Mos   4th Qtr   Total   1st Qtr   2nd Qtr   6 Mos   3rd Qtr   9 Mos   4th Qtr   Total 
Net Income Attributable to Tetra Tech   173,859    232,810    68,489    53,040    121,529    58,650    180,179    82,947    263,125    116,706    42,830    159,536    60,235    219,771    53,649    273,420 
Income Tax Expense   54,101    34,039    15,817    18,327    34,144    22,329    56,472    29,129    85,602    37,958    26,254    64,212    22,568    86,780    40,745    127,526 
Interest Expense1   13,100    11,831    2,904    3,144    6,048    2,919    8,966    2,618    11,584    5,372    13,323    18,695    14,869    33,564    12,973    46,537 
Depreciation   13,017    12,337    3,433    3,310    6,743    3,200    9,945    3,914    13,859    3,178    4,849    8,027    5,624    13,651    6,330    19,980 
Amortization   11,594    11,468    2,678    3,241    5,919    3,682    9,601    3,573    13,174    3,438    12,072    15,510    14,060    29,570    11,656    41,226 
Contingent Consideration   (13,371)   (3,273)   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    933    7,544    8,477    -    8,477    3,778    12,255 
Goodwill Impairment   15,800    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    - 
FX Hedge Gain   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    (19,904)   (19,904)   (67,995)   (21,407)   (89,402)   -    (89,402)   -    (89,402)
Acquisition & Integration Expenses2   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    3,761    19,944    23,705    2,107    25,812    23,742    49,554 
Non-Core Dispositions   (8,524)   -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    -    - 
COVID-19 Charges (Credits)   8,233    -    (4,451)   -    (4,451)   (1,041)   (5,492)   (994)   (6,486)   -    -    -    -    -    -    - 
                                                                                 
Adjusted EBITDA   267,809    299,212    88,870    81,062    169,932    89,739    259,671    101,283    360,954    103,351    105,409    208,760    119,463    328,223    152,873    481,096 

 

1 Includes write-off of deferred debt origination fees of $2.7M in Q1-23 and $1.1M in Q2-23

2 Includes lease impairment charge of $16.4M in Q4-23