Jacobs Reports Fiscal Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2020 Earnings
Jacobs Engineering Group (NYSE: J) reported a strong performance for Q4 and fiscal year 2020. Q4 revenue reached $3.5 billion, a 3.7% increase year-over-year, with adjusted EPS of $1.63. The fiscal year revenue grew 6.5% to $13.6 billion, net earnings from continuing operations at $354 million, and adjusted EBITDA rose to $1.05 billion. Backlog increased by $1.2 billion to $23.8 billion. The company anticipates adjusted EPS of $5.20 to $6.00 for fiscal 2021, driven by the Focus 2023 initiative, expected to yield over $200 million in benefits.
- Q4 revenue of $3.5 billion, a 3.7% YoY increase.
- Adjusted EPS of $1.63, representing a 10% increase from Q4 FY19.
- Fiscal year revenue rose 6.5% to $13.6 billion.
- Net earnings from continuing operations increased by $63 million YoY to $354 million.
- Backlog rose by $1.2 billion to $23.8 billion, up 6% YoY.
- Strong cash flow with $807 million from operations and $689 million in free cash flow.
- Guidance for FY21 adjusted EPS of $5.20 to $6.00.
- After-tax restructuring and transaction costs totaled $330.2 million.
- GAAP net earnings from continuing operations were lower due to significant restructuring charges.
DALLAS, Nov. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE: J) today announced its financial results for the fiscal fourth quarter and fiscal year ended October 2, 2020.
Q4 2020 Financial Highlights:
- Revenue of
$3.5 billion 1 grew3.7% year-over-year; net revenue up2% pro forma - EPS from continuing operations of
$0.53 , includes impact from Focus 2023 initiative - Adjusted EPS from continuing operations of
$1.63 , including$0.24 in discrete tax benefits - Backlog increased
$1.2 billion to$23.8 billion , up6% year-over-year and up3% on a pro forma basis - Cash flow from operations of
$432 million and free cash flow of$403 million , driven by strong DSO performance
Fiscal Year 2020 Highlights:
- Revenue growth of
6.5% and pro forma net revenue growth of2.5% - Net earnings from continuing operations of
$354 million and adjusted EBITDA growth of7% to$1.05 billion - FY20 EPS1 of
$2.67 up28% and adjusted EPS of$5.48 , up9% year-over-year - Cash flow from operations of
$807 million and free cash flow of$689 million , representing strong cash conversion
Jacobs' Chair and CEO Steve Demetriou commented, "Our strong FY20 results and solid FY21 outlook demonstrate the mission-critical nature of our solutions, and when combined with the diversity of our end markets, enables us to thrive in varying economic environments. The pandemic has served as a catalyst for us to materially accelerate our digital vision and quickly pivot to an effective virtual workforce." Demetriou continued, "At Jacobs, our mindset of continuously challenging today to reinvent tomorrow has enabled us to capitalize on enhanced technologies, positioning us for sustainable, long-term growth."
Jacobs' President and CFO Kevin Berryman added, "Our focus on delivering innovative and technology-enabled solutions for a more connected, sustainable world is even more critical today than any time in our company's history. During fiscal 2020 we grew revenue and profits year-over-year, generated
Financial Outlook2
The company expects fiscal 2021 adjusted EBITDA of
We have launched our Focus 2023 initiative with expected benefits of over
Looking beyond fiscal 2021 the company expects developing business momentum leading to double-digit growth in adjusted EBITDA.
Fourth Quarter Review
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Adjusted Net Earnings from Continuing Operations | |||
Adjusted EPS from Continuing Operations |
The company's adjusted net earnings from continuing operations and adjusted EPS from continuing operations for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020 and fiscal 2019 exclude the adjustments set forth in the table below. For additional information regarding these adjustments and a reconciliation of adjusted net earnings and adjusted EPS to net earnings and EPS, respectively, as well as a reconciliation of net revenue to revenue, refer to the section entitled "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" at the end of this release.
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Other adjustments include: (a) addback of amortization of intangible assets of (b) the reclassification of revenues under the Company's Transition Services Agreement (TSA) with Worley of (c) the removal of (d) the add-back of charges resulting from the revaluation of certain deferred tax assets/liabilities in connection with U.S. tax reform of (e) associated income tax expense adjustments for the above pre-tax adjustment items. |
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Fiscal fourth quarter 2020 adjusted earnings per share from continuing operations reflect an adjusted effective tax rate of
Fiscal 2020 Review
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Adjusted Net Earnings from Continuing Operations | |||
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The company's adjusted net earnings and adjusted EPS for fiscal 2020 and fiscal 2019 exclude the charges and costs set forth in the table below. For additional information regarding these adjustments and a reconciliation of adjusted net earnings and adjusted EPS to net earnings and EPS, respectively, as well as a reconciliation of net revenue to revenue, refer to the section entitled "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" at the end of this release.
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Other adjustments include: (a) addback of amortization of intangible assets of (b) the allocation to discontinued operations of estimated stranded corporate costs of (c) the reclassification of revenues under the Company's Transition Services Agreement (TSA) with Worley of (d) the allocation to discontinued operations of estimated interest expense amounts in 2019 related to long-term debt that has been paid down in connection with the sale of the ECR business of (e) the removal of (f) the exclusion of a (g) the add-back of charges resulting from the revaluation of certain deferred tax assets/liabilities in connection with U.S. tax reform of (h) associated income tax expense adjustments for the above pre-tax adjustment items. |
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Fiscal year 2020 adjusted earnings per share from continuing operations reflect an adjusted effective tax rate of
Jacobs is hosting a conference call at 10:00 A.M. ET on Tuesday November 24, 2020, which will be webcast live at www.jacobs.com.
About Jacobs
At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. With approximately
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements contained in this press release constitute forward-looking statements as such term is defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and such statements are intended to be covered by the safe harbor provided by the same. Statements made in this press release that are not based on historical fact are forward-looking statements. Examples of forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements we make concerning the potential continued effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business, financial condition and results of operations and our expectations as to our future growth, prospects, financial outlook and business strategy for fiscal 2021 or future fiscal years. Although such statements are based on management's current estimates and expectations, and currently available competitive, financial, and economic data, forward-looking statements are inherently uncertain, and you should not place undue reliance on such statements as actual results may differ materially. We caution the reader that there are a variety of risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from what is contained, projected or implied by our forward-looking statements. Such factors include the magnitude, timing, duration and ultimate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and any resulting economic downturn on our results, prospects and opportunities, the timeline for easing or removing "shelter-in-place", "stay-at-home", social distancing, travel restrictions and similar orders, measures or restrictions imposed by governments and health officials in response to the pandemic, or if such orders, measures or restrictions are re-imposed after being lifted or eased, including as a result of increases in cases of COVID-19; and the development, effectiveness and distribution of vaccines or treatments for COVID-19. The impact of such matters includes, but is not limited to, the possible reduction in demand for certain of our services and the delay or abandonment of ongoing or anticipated projects due to the financial condition of our clients and suppliers or to governmental budget constraints; the inability of our clients to meet their payment obligations in a timely manner or at all; potential issues and risks related to a significant portion of our employees working remotely; illness, travel restrictions and other workforce disruptions that could negatively affect our supply chain and our ability to timely and satisfactorily complete our clients' projects; difficulties associated with hiring additional employees or replacing any furloughed employees; increased volatility in the capital markets that may affect our ability to access sources of liquidity on acceptable pricing or borrowing terms or at all; and the inability of governments in certain of the countries in which we operate to effectively mitigate the financial or other impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on their economies and workforces and our operations therein. The foregoing factors and potential future developments are inherently uncertain, unpredictable and, in many cases, beyond our control. For a description of these and additional factors that may occur that could cause actual results to differ from our forward-looking statements see our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended October 2, 2020, and in particular the discussions contained therein under Item 1 - Business; Item 1A - Risk Factors; Item 3 - Legal Proceedings; and Item 7 - Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, as well as the Company's other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company is not under any duty to update any of the forward-looking statements after the date of this press release to conform to actual results, except as required by applicable law.
Financial Highlights:
Results of Operations (in thousands, except per-share data) (Quarterly data unaudited): | |||||||||||||||
For the Three Months Ended | For the Years Ended | ||||||||||||||
October 2, | September 27, | October 2, | September 27, | ||||||||||||
Revenues | $ | 3,519,689 | $ | 3,392,862 | $ | 13,566,975 | $ | 12,737,868 | |||||||
Direct cost of contracts | (2,854,754) | (2,727,329) | (10,980,307) | (10,260,840) | |||||||||||
Gross profit | 664,935 | 665,533 | 2,586,668 | 2,477,028 | |||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses | (642,461) | (566,447) | (2,050,695) | (2,072,177) | |||||||||||
Operating Profit | 22,474 | 99,086 | 535,973 | 404,851 | |||||||||||
Other Income (Expense): | |||||||||||||||
Interest income | 1,550 | 2,315 | 4,729 | 9,487 | |||||||||||
Interest expense | (14,131) | (10,120) | (62,206) | (83,847) | |||||||||||
Miscellaneous income (expense), net | 50,265 | (37,744) | (37,293) | 20,468 | |||||||||||
Total other income (expense), net | 37,684 | (45,549) | (94,770) | (53,892) | |||||||||||
Earnings From Continuing Operations Before Taxes | 60,158 | 53,537 | 441,203 | 350,959 | |||||||||||
Income Tax Benefit (Expense) for Continuing Operations | 19,721 | (24,124) | (55,320) | (36,954) | |||||||||||
Net Earnings of the Group from Continuing Operations | 79,879 | 29,413 | 385,883 | 314,005 | |||||||||||
Net Earnings of the Group from Discontinued Operations | 12,474 | 120,378 | 137,984 | 559,214 | |||||||||||
Net Earnings of the Group | 92,353 | 149,791 | 523,867 | 873,219 | |||||||||||
Net Earnings Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests from | (10,360) | (7,467) | (32,022) | (23,045) | |||||||||||
Net Earnings Attributable to Jacobs from Continuing | 69,519 | 21,946 | 353,861 | 290,960 | |||||||||||
Net Earnings Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests from | — | — | — | (2,195) | |||||||||||
Net Earnings Attributable to Jacobs from Discontinued | 12,474 | 120,378 | 137,984 | 557,019 | |||||||||||
Net Earnings Attributable to Jacobs | $ | 81,993 | $ | 142,324 | $ | 491,845 | $ | 847,979 | |||||||
Net Earnings Per Share: | |||||||||||||||
Basic Net Earnings from Continuing Operations Per Share | $ | 0.53 | $ | 0.16 | $ | 2.69 | $ | 2.11 | |||||||
Basic Net Earnings from Discontinued Operations Per | $ | 0.10 | $ | 0.89 | $ | 1.05 | $ | 4.03 | |||||||
Basic Earnings Per Share | $ | 0.63 | $ | 1.06 | $ | 3.74 | $ | 6.14 | |||||||
Diluted Net Earnings from Continuing Operations Per | $ | 0.53 | $ | 0.16 | $ | 2.67 | $ | 2.09 | |||||||
Diluted Net Earnings from Discontinued Operations Per | $ | 0.09 | $ | 0.88 | $ | 1.04 | $ | 4.00 | |||||||
Diluted Earnings Per Share | $ | 0.62 | $ | 1.04 | $ | 3.71 | $ | 6.08 | |||||||
Segment Information (in thousands) (Quarterly data and Non-GAAP unaudited): | |||||||||||||||
For the Three Months Ended | For the Years Ended | ||||||||||||||
October 2, 2020 | September 27, | October 2, 2020 | September 27, | ||||||||||||
Revenues from External Customers: | |||||||||||||||
Critical Mission Solutions | $ | 1,328,975 | $ | 1,300,137 | $ | 4,965,952 | $ | 4,551,162 | |||||||
People & Places Solutions | 2,190,714 | 2,092,725 | 8,601,023 | 8,186,706 | |||||||||||
Pass Through Revenue | (687,980) | (702,786) | (2,609,843) | (2,543,358) | |||||||||||
People & Places Solutions Net Revenue | $ | 1,502,734 | $ | 1,389,939 | $ | 5,991,180 | $ | 5,643,348 | |||||||
Total Revenue | $ | 3,519,689 | $ | 3,392,862 | $ | 13,566,975 | $ | 12,737,868 | |||||||
Net Revenue | $ | 2,831,709 | $ | 2,690,076 | $ | 10,957,132 | $ | 10,194,510 | |||||||
For the Three Months Ended | For the Years Ended | ||||||||||||||
October 2, 2020 | September 27, | October 2, 2020 | September 27, | ||||||||||||
Segment Operating Profit: | |||||||||||||||
Critical Mission Solutions | $ | 107,748 | $ | 87,754 | $ | 372,070 | $ | 310,043 | |||||||
People & Places Solutions (1) | 182,843 | 198,929 | 740,707 | 714,394 | |||||||||||
Total Segment Operating Profit | 290,591 | 286,683 | 1,112,777 | 1,024,437 | |||||||||||
Other Corporate Expenses (2) | (56,243) | (78,679) | (249,391) | (264,351) | |||||||||||
Restructuring and Other Charges | (211,874) | (108,918) | (327,413) | (355,235) | |||||||||||
Total U.S. GAAP Operating Profit | 22,474 | 99,086 | 535,973 | 404,851 | |||||||||||
Total other income (expense), net (3) | 37,684 | (45,549) | (94,770) | (53,892) | |||||||||||
Earnings from Continuing Operations Before Taxes | $ | 60,158 | $ | 53,537 | $ | 441,203 | $ | 350,959 | |||||||
(1) | Includes |
(2) | Other corporate expenses include costs that were previously allocated to the ECR segment prior to discontinued operations presentation in connection with the ECR sale in the approximate amount of |
(3) | Other income and expense includes gain on the settlement of the CH2M retiree medical plans of |
Balance Sheet (in thousands): | |||||||
October 2, 2020 | September 27, 2019 | ||||||
ASSETS | |||||||
Current Assets: | |||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 862,424 | $ | 631,068 | |||
Receivables and contract assets | 3,167,310 | 2,840,209 | |||||
Prepaid expenses and other | 162,355 | 189,358 | |||||
Investment in equity securities | 347,510 | 451,133 | |||||
Total current assets | 4,539,599 | 4,111,768 | |||||
Property, Equipment and Improvements, net | 319,371 | 308,143 | |||||
Other Noncurrent Assets: | |||||||
Goodwill | 5,639,091 | 5,432,544 | |||||
Intangibles, net | 658,340 | 665,076 | |||||
Deferred income tax assets | 211,047 | 514,633 | |||||
Operating lease right-of-use assets | 576,915 | — | |||||
Miscellaneous | 409,990 | 430,547 | |||||
Total other noncurrent assets | 7,495,383 | 7,042,800 | |||||
$ | 12,354,353 | $ | 11,462,711 | ||||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | |||||||
Current Liabilities: | |||||||
Short-term debt | $ | — | $ | 199,901 | |||
Accounts payable | 1,061,754 | 1,072,645 | |||||
Accrued liabilities | 1,249,883 | 1,386,952 | |||||
Operating lease liability | 164,312 | — | |||||
Contract liabilities | 465,648 | 414,208 | |||||
Total current liabilities | 2,941,597 | 3,073,706 | |||||
Long-term debt | 1,676,941 | 1,201,245 | |||||
Liabilities relating to defined benefit pension and retirement plans | 568,176 | 575,897 | |||||
Deferred income tax liabilities | 3,366 | 233,111 | |||||
Long-term operating lease liability | 735,202 | — | |||||
Other deferred liabilities | 573,404 | 610,094 | |||||
Commitments and Contingencies | |||||||
Stockholders' Equity: | |||||||
Capital stock: | |||||||
Preferred stock, | — | — | |||||
Common stock, | 129,748 | 132,879 | |||||
Additional paid-in capital | 2,598,446 | 2,559,450 | |||||
Retained earnings | 4,020,575 | 3,939,174 | |||||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (933,057) | (916,812) | |||||
Total Jacobs stockholders' equity | 5,815,712 | 5,714,691 | |||||
Noncontrolling interests | 39,955 | 53,967 | |||||
Total Group stockholders' equity | 5,855,667 | 5,768,658 | |||||
$ | 12,354,353 | $ | 11,462,711 | ||||
Cash Flows (In thousands) (Quarterly data unaudited) | |||||||||||||||
For the Three Months Ended | For the Years Ended | ||||||||||||||
October 2, 2020 | September 27, | October 2, 2020 | September 27, | ||||||||||||
Cash Flows from Operating Activities: | |||||||||||||||
Net earnings attributable to the Group | $ | 92,353 | $ | 149,791 | $ | 523,867 | $ | 873,219 | |||||||
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash flows provided by (used for) | |||||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization: | |||||||||||||||
Property, equipment and improvements | 24,076 | 20,508 | 91,070 | 90,171 | |||||||||||
Intangible assets | 23,489 | 22,752 | 90,563 | 79,098 | |||||||||||
Gain on sale of ECR business | 3,130 | (17,416) | (110,236) | (935,110) | |||||||||||
Loss on disposal of other businesses and investments | — | — | — | 9,608 | |||||||||||
(Gain) Loss on investment in equity securities | (35,252) | 80,283 | 103,623 | 78,108 | |||||||||||
Stock based compensation | 11,942 | 21,796 | 48,150 | 69,137 | |||||||||||
Equity in earnings of operating ventures, net of return on capital distributions | 10,861 | (1,152) | 9,172 | (8,784) | |||||||||||
Loss on disposals of assets, net | 1,067 | 4,224 | 766 | 6,222 | |||||||||||
Impairment of long-lived assets | 162,238 | — | 162,238 | — | |||||||||||
Loss (Gain) on pension and retiree medical plan changes | 1,947 | 1,534 | 4,598 | (33,087) | |||||||||||
Deferred income taxes | 19,802 | (158,531) | 82,275 | (105,939) | |||||||||||
Changes in assets and liabilities, excluding the effects of businesses acquired: | |||||||||||||||
Receivables and contract assets, net of contract liabilities | 27,831 | (85,040) | (107,784) | (67,894) | |||||||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | (47,182) | (19,116) | (27,280) | (13,117) | |||||||||||
Accounts payable | 22,242 | 227,368 | (92,838) | 295,146 | |||||||||||
Income taxes payable | 5,036 | (367,659) | 35,194 | (294,995) | |||||||||||
Accrued liabilities | 81,172 | (71,873) | (27,849) | (305,716) | |||||||||||
Other deferred liabilities | (7,964) | 23,212 | (64,390) | (106,256) | |||||||||||
Other, net | 35,585 | 23,196 | 85,710 | 3,753 | |||||||||||
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities | 432,373 | (146,123) | 806,849 | (366,436) | |||||||||||
Cash Flows from Investing Activities: | |||||||||||||||
Additions to property and equipment | (29,448) | (29,307) | (118,269) | (135,977) | |||||||||||
Disposals of property and equipment and other assets | — | (123) | 96 | 7,177 | |||||||||||
Capital contributions to equity investees, net of return of capital distributions | 80 | (4,857) | (12,278) | (8,761) | |||||||||||
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired | (7,046) | — | (293,580) | (575,110) | |||||||||||
Disposals of investment in equity securities | — | — | — | 64,708 | |||||||||||
Proceeds (payments) related to sales of businesses | — | 4,691 | (5,061) | 2,801,425 | |||||||||||
Purchases of noncontrolling interests | — | — | — | (1,113) | |||||||||||
Net cash (used for) provided by investing activities | (36,414) | (29,596) | (429,092) | 2,152,349 | |||||||||||
Cash Flows from Financing Activities: | |||||||||||||||
Net (repayments of) proceeds from borrowings | (491,244) | 157,046 | 265,264 | (1,043,342) | |||||||||||
Debt issuance costs | — | (174) | (1,807) | (3,915) | |||||||||||
Proceeds from issuances of common stock | 8,442 | 18,815 | 37,235 | 64,958 | |||||||||||
Common stock repurchases | (51,429) | (329,058) | (337,251) | (853,676) | |||||||||||
Taxes paid on vested restricted stock | (139) | (454) | (27,794) | (26,641) | |||||||||||
Cash dividends, including to noncontrolling interests | (46,441) | (24,139) | (143,962) | (106,396) | |||||||||||
Net cash used for financing activities | (580,811) | (177,964) | (208,315) | (1,969,012) | |||||||||||
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes | 22,466 | (13,491) | 61,914 | 20,809 | |||||||||||
Net (Decrease) Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents | (162,386) | (367,174) | 231,356 | (162,290) | |||||||||||
Cash and Cash Equivalents at the Beginning of the Period | 1,024,810 | 998,242 | 631,068 | 793,358 | |||||||||||
Cash and Cash Equivalents at the End of the Period | $ | 862,424 | $ | 631,068 | $ | 862,424 | $ | 631,068 | |||||||
See the accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. | |||||||||||||||
Backlog (in millions): | |||||||
Unaudited | October 2, 2020 | September 27, 2019 | |||||
Critical Mission Solutions | $ | 9,104 | $ | 8,460 | |||
People & Places Solutions | 14,714 | 14,109 | |||||
Total | $ | 23,818 | $ | 22,569 | |||
Non-GAAP Financial Measures:
In this press release, the Company has included certain non-GAAP financial measures as defined in Regulation G promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The non-GAAP financial measures included in this press release are net revenue, adjusted net earnings from continuing operations, adjusted EPS from continuing operations, adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow.
Net revenue is calculated excluding pass-through revenue of the Company's People & Places Solutions segment from the Company's revenue from continuing operations. Adjusted net earnings from continuing operations and adjusted EPS from continuing operations are calculated by (i) excluding the costs related to our 2015 restructuring activities, which included involuntary terminations, the abandonment of certain leased offices, combining operational organizations and the co-location of employees into other existing offices; and charges associated with our Europe, U.K. and Middle East region, which included write-offs on contract accounts receivable and charges for statutory redundancy and severance costs; (ii) excluding costs and other charges associated with restructuring activities implemented in connection with the acquisitions of The KeyW Holding Corporation ("KeyW"), CH2M and John Wood Group nuclear business, the sale of the ECR business and other related cost reduction initiatives, which included involuntary terminations, costs associated with co-locating Jacobs, KeyW and CH2M offices, separating physical locations of ECR and continuing operations, costs and expenses of the Integration Management Office and Separation Management Office, including professional services and personnel costs, costs and charges associated with the divestiture of joint venture interests to resolve potential conflicts arising from the CH2M acquisition, expenses relating to certain commitments and contingencies relating to discontinued operations of the CH2M business, charges associated with certain operations in India, which included write-offs on contract accounts receivable and other accruals, and similar costs and expenses; (iii) excluding the costs and other charges associated with the Focus 2023 initiatives commenced in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020, which included costs and charges associated with the re-scaling and repurposing of physical office space, voluntary employee separations and related expenses (the amounts referred in (i), (ii) and (iii) are collectively referred to as the "Restructuring and other charges"); (iv) excluding transaction costs and other charges incurred in connection with closing of the KeyW, CH2M and John Wood Group nuclear business acquisitions, and sale of the ECR business (to the extent incurred prior to the closing), including advisor fees, change in control payments, costs and expenses relating to the registration and listing of Jacobs stock issued in connection with the CH2M acquisition, and similar transaction costs and expenses (collectively referred to as "transaction costs"); (v) adding back amortization of intangible assets; (vi) allocating to discontinued operations estimated stranded corporate costs that will be reimbursed or otherwise eliminated in connection with the sale of the ECR business; (vii) the reclassification of revenue under the Company's transition services agreement (TSA) with Worley included in other income for U.S. GAAP reporting purposes to SG&A and the exclusion of remaining unreimbursed costs associated with the TSA; (viii) allocating to discontinued operations estimated interest expense relating to long-term debt that was paid down with the proceeds of the ECR sale; (ix) the removal of fair value adjustments and dividend income related to the Company's investment in Worley stock and certain foreign currency revaluations relating to ECR sale proceeds; (x) the exclusion of a one-time favorable adjustment in the fiscal 2019 period associated with a reduction of deferred income taxes for permanently reinvested earnings from non-U.S. subsidiaries in connection with the sale of the ECR business; (xi) excluding charges resulting from the revaluation of certain deferred tax assets/liabilities in connection with U.S. tax reform; (xii) adding back depreciation and amortization relating to the ECR business of the Company that was ceased as a result of the application of held-for-sale accounting; and (xiii) other income tax adjustments. Adjustments to derive adjusted net earnings from continuing operations and adjusted EPS from continuing operations are calculated on an after-tax basis. We believe that net revenue, adjusted net earnings from continuing operations, adjusted EPS from continuing operations, adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow are useful to management, investors and other users of our financial information in evaluating the Company's operating results and understanding the Company's operating trends by excluding or adding back the effects of the items described above and below, the inclusion or exclusion of which can obscure underlying trends. Additionally, management uses such measures in its own evaluation of the Company's performance, particularly when comparing performance to past periods, and believes these measures are useful for investors because they facilitate a comparison of our financial results from period to period.
The Company calculates adjusted EBITDA by adding income tax expense, depreciation expense and interest expense, and deducting interest income from adjusted net earnings from continuing operations.
Free cash flow is calculated using the reported statement of cash flows, provided from operations less additions to property and equipment.
The Company provides non-GAAP measures to supplement U.S. GAAP measures, as they provide additional insight into the Company's 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, U.S. GAAP measures. In addition, other companies may define non-GAAP measures differently, which limits the ability of investors to compare non-GAAP measures of the Company to those used by our peer companies.
The following tables reconcile the components and values of U.S. GAAP revenue, net earnings from continuing operations, and EPS from continuing operations to the corresponding "adjusted" amounts and the reconciliation of cash flow from operations to free cash flow and adjusted net earnings to adjusted EBITDA. For the comparable periods presented below, such adjustments consist of amounts incurred in connection with the items described above. Amounts are shown in thousands, except for per-share data (note: earnings per share amounts may not add across due to rounding). Reconciliation of the adjusted EPS and adjusted EBITDA outlook for the full fiscal year 2021 to the most directly comparable GAAP measure is not available without unreasonable efforts because the Company cannot predict with sufficient certainty all the components required to provide such reconciliation (note: earnings per share amounts may not add across due to rounding).
U.S. GAAP Reconciliation for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020 and 2019 | |||||||||||||
Three Months Ended | |||||||||||||
October 2, 2020 | |||||||||||||
Unaudited | U.S. GAAP | Effects of | Other | Adjusted | |||||||||
Revenues | $ | 3,519,689 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 3,519,689 | |||||
Pass through revenue | — | — | (687,980) | (687,980) | |||||||||
Net revenue | 3,519,689 | — | (687,980) | 2,831,709 | |||||||||
Direct cost of contracts | (2,854,754) | 449 | 687,980 | (2,166,325) | |||||||||
Gross profit | 664,935 | 449 | — | 665,384 | |||||||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses | (642,461) | 211,425 | 23,567 | (407,469) | |||||||||
Operating Profit | 22,474 | 211,874 | 23,567 | 257,915 | |||||||||
Total other income (expense), net | 37,684 | — | (45,046) | (7,362) | |||||||||
Earnings from Continuing Operations Before Taxes | 60,158 | 211,874 | (21,479) | 250,553 | |||||||||
Income Tax Benefit (Expense) for Continuing Operations | 19,721 | (50,861) | 5,287 | (25,853) | |||||||||
Net Earnings of the Group from Continuing Operations | 79,879 | 161,013 | (16,192) | 224,700 | |||||||||
Net Earnings Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests from | (10,360) | — | — | (10,360) | |||||||||
Net Earnings from Continuing Operations attributable to | 69,519 | 161,013 | (16,192) | 214,340 | |||||||||
Net Earnings attributable to Discontinued Operations | 12,474 | — | — | 12,474 | |||||||||
Net Earnings attributable to Jacobs | $ | 81,993 | $ | 161,013 | $ | (16,192) | $ | 226,814 | |||||
Diluted Net Earnings from Continuing Operations Per Share | $ | 0.53 | $ | 1.22 | $ | (0.12) | $ | 1.63 | |||||
Diluted Net Earnings from Discontinued Operations Per Share | $ | 0.09 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 0.09 | |||||
Diluted Earnings Per Share | $ | 0.62 | $ | 1.22 | $ | (0.12) | $ | 1.73 | |||||
Operating Profit Margin | 0.64 | % | 9.11 | % | |||||||||
(1) | Includes after-tax charges for the Company's fourth quarter fiscal 2020 transformation initiatives relating to real estate of |
(2) | Includes (a) the removal of pass through revenues and costs for the People & Places Solutions line of business for the calculation of operating profit margin as a percentage of net revenue of |
Three Months Ended | |||||||||||
September 27, 2019 | |||||||||||
Unaudited | U.S. GAAP | Effects of | Other | Adjusted | |||||||
Revenues | $ | 3,392,862 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 3,392,862 | |||
Pass through revenue | — | — | (702,786) | (702,786) | |||||||
Net revenue | 3,392,862 | — | (702,786) | 2,690,076 | |||||||
Direct cost of contracts | (2,727,329) | 3,000 | 702,786 | (2,021,543) | |||||||
Gross profit | 665,533 | 3,000 | — | 668,533 | |||||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses | (566,447) | 105,918 | 45,301 | (415,228) | |||||||
Operating Profit | 99,086 | 108,918 | 45,301 | 253,305 | |||||||
Total other (expense) income, net | (45,549) | 4,534 | 43,530 | 2,515 | |||||||
Earnings from Continuing Operations Before Taxes | 53,537 | 113,452 | 88,831 | 255,820 | |||||||
Income Tax Expense for Continuing Operations | (24,124) | (25,089) | 2,060 | (47,153) | |||||||
Net Earnings of the Group from Continuing Operations | 29,413 | 88,363 | 90,891 | 208,667 | |||||||
Net Earnings Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests from | (7,467) | — | — | (7,467) | |||||||
Net Earnings from Continuing Operations attributable to | 21,946 | 88,363 | 90,891 | 201,200 | |||||||
Net Earnings attributable to Discontinued Operations | 120,378 | — | — | 120,378 | |||||||
Net Earnings attributable to Jacobs | $ | 142,324 | $ | 88,363 | $ | 90,891 | $ | 321,578 | |||
Diluted Net Earnings from Continuing Operations Per Share | $ | 0.16 | $ | 0.65 | $ | 0.67 | $ | 1.48 | |||
Diluted Net Earnings from Discontinued Operations Per Share | $ | 0.88 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 0.88 | |||
Diluted Earnings Per Share | $ | 1.04 | $ | 0.65 | $ | 0.67 | $ | 2.36 | |||
Operating Profit Margin | |||||||||||
(1) | Includes after-tax CH2M transaction costs and adjustments of |
(2) | Includes (a) the removal of pass through revenues and costs for the People & Places Solutions line of business for the calculation of operating profit margin as a percentage of net revenue of |
U.S. GAAP Reconciliation for fiscal years 2020 and 2019 | |||||||||||
For the Year Ended | |||||||||||
October 2, 2020 | |||||||||||
Unaudited | U.S. GAAP | Effects of | Other | Adjusted | |||||||
Revenues | $ | 13,566,975 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 13,566,975 | |||
Pass through revenue | — | — | (2,609,843) | (2,609,843) | |||||||
Net revenue | 13,566,975 | — | (2,609,843) | 10,957,132 | |||||||
Direct cost of contracts | (10,980,307) | 2,290 | 2,609,843 | (8,368,174) | |||||||
Gross profit | 2,586,668 | 2,290 | — | 2,588,958 | |||||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses | (2,050,695) | 325,123 | 106,529 | (1,619,043) | |||||||
Operating Profit | 535,973 | 327,413 | 106,529 | 969,915 | |||||||
Total other expense, net | (94,770) | 2,799 | 58,674 | (33,297) | |||||||
Earnings from Continuing Operations Before Taxes | 441,203 | 330,212 | 165,203 | 936,618 | |||||||
Income Tax Expense for Continuing Operations | (55,320) | (81,995) | (39,782) | (177,097) | |||||||
Net Earnings of the Group from Continuing Operations | 385,883 | 248,217 | 125,421 | 759,521 | |||||||
Net Earnings Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests from | (32,022) | — | — | (32,022) | |||||||
Net Earnings from Continuing Operations attributable to | 353,861 | 248,217 | 125,421 | 727,499 | |||||||
Net Earnings attributable to Discontinued Operations | 137,984 | — | — | 137,984 | |||||||
Net Earnings attributable to Jacobs | $ | 491,845 | $ | 248,217 | $ | 125,421 | $ | 865,483 | |||
Diluted Net Earnings from Continuing Operations Per Share | $ | 2.67 | $ | 1.87 | $ | 0.94 | $ | 5.48 | |||
Diluted Net Earnings from Discontinued Operations Per Share | $ | 1.04 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 1.04 | |||
Diluted Earnings Per Share | $ | 3.71 | $ | 1.87 | $ | 0.94 | $ | 6.52 | |||
Operating Profit Margin | |||||||||||
(1) | Includes after-tax charges for the Company's fourth quarter fiscal 2020 transformation initiatives relating to real estate of |
(2) | Includes (a) the removal of pass through revenues and costs for the People & Places Solutions line of business for the calculation of operating profit margin as a percentage of net revenue of |
For the Year Ended | |||||||||||
September 27, 2019 | |||||||||||
Unaudited | U.S. GAAP | Effects of | Other | Adjusted | |||||||
Revenues | $ | 12,737,868 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 12,737,868 | |||
Pass through revenue | — | — | (2,543,358) | (2,543,358) | |||||||
Net revenue | 12,737,868 | — | (2,543,358) | 10,194,510 | |||||||
Direct cost of contracts | (10,260,840) | 4,969 | 2,543,358 | (7,712,513) | |||||||
Gross profit | 2,477,028 | 4,969 | — | 2,481,997 | |||||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses | (2,072,177) | 350,266 | 133,164 | (1,588,747) | |||||||
Operating Profit | 404,851 | 355,235 | 133,164 | 893,250 | |||||||
Total other expense, net | (53,892) | (22,382) | 71,639 | (4,635) | |||||||
Earnings from Continuing Operations Before Taxes | 350,959 | 332,853 | 204,803 | 888,615 | |||||||
Income Tax Expense for Continuing Operations | (36,954) | (73,041) | (51,722) | (161,717) | |||||||
Net Earnings of the Group from Continuing Operations | 314,005 | 259,812 | 153,081 | 726,898 | |||||||
Net Earnings Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests from | (23,045) | — | — | (23,045) | |||||||
Net Earnings from Continuing Operations attributable to | 290,960 | 259,812 | 153,081 | 703,853 | |||||||
Net Earnings attributable to Discontinued Operations | 557,019 | 8,361 | (55,622) | 509,758 | |||||||
Net Earnings attributable to Jacobs | $ | 847,979 | $ | 268,173 | $ | 97,459 | $ | 1,213,611 | |||
Diluted Net Earnings from Continuing Operations Per Share | $ | 2.09 | $ | 1.87 | $ | 1.10 | $ | 5.05 | |||
Diluted Net Earnings from Discontinued Operations Per | $ | 4.00 | $ | 0.06 | $ | (0.40) | $ | 3.66 | |||
Diluted Earnings Per Share | $ | 6.08 | $ | 1.92 | $ | 0.70 | $ | 8.71 | |||
Operating Profit Margin | |||||||||||
(1) | Includes after-tax CH2M transaction costs and adjustments of |
(2) | Includes (a) the removal of pass through revenues and costs for the People & Places Solutions line of business for the calculation of operating profit margin as a percentage of net revenue of |
Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA | |||||||
Twelve Months Ended | Twelve Months Ended | ||||||
10/2/2020 | 9/27/2019 | ||||||
Adj Net earnings from Continuing Operations | $ | 727,499 | $ | 703,853 | |||
Adj. Income Tax Expense for Continuing Operations | (177,097) | (161,717) | |||||
Adj. Net earnings from Continuing Operations attributable to Jacobs | 904,596 | 865,570 | |||||
Depreciation expense | 91,070 | 88,061 | |||||
Interest income | (4,729) | (9,487) | |||||
Interest expense | 61,508 | 38,399 | |||||
Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 1,052,445 | $ | 982,543 | |||
Reconciliation of Free Cash Flow | |||||||
Three Months Ended | Twelve Months Ended | ||||||
10/2/2020 | 10/2/2020 | ||||||
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities | $ | 432,373 | $ | 806,849 | |||
Additions to property and equipment | (29,448) | (118,269) | |||||
Free cash flow | $ | 402,925 | $ | 688,580 | |||
Earnings Per Share: | |||||||||||||||
For the Three Months Ended | For the Years Ended | ||||||||||||||
October 2, 2020 | September 27, | October 2, 2020 | September 27, | ||||||||||||
Numerator for Basic and Diluted EPS: | |||||||||||||||
Net earnings attributable to Jacobs from continuing | $ | 69,519 | $ | 21,946 | $ | 353,861 | $ | 290,960 | |||||||
Net earnings from continuing operations allocated to | — | (16) | (72) | (415) | |||||||||||
Net earnings from continuing operations allocated to | $ | 69,519 | $ | 21,930 | $ | 353,789 | $ | 290,545 | |||||||
Net earnings attributable to Jacobs from discontinued | $ | 12,474 | $ | 120,378 | $ | 137,984 | $ | 557,019 | |||||||
Net earnings from discontinued operations allocated to | — | (88) | (28) | (795) | |||||||||||
Net earnings from discontinued operations allocated to | $ | 12,474 | $ | 120,290 | $ | 137,956 | $ | 556,224 | |||||||
Net earnings allocated to common stock for EPS | $ | 81,993 | $ | 142,220 | $ | 491,745 | $ | 846,769 | |||||||
Denominator for Basic and Diluted EPS: | |||||||||||||||
Weighted average basic shares | 130,180 | 134,625 | 131,541 | 138,104 | |||||||||||
Shares allocated to participating securities | — | (99) | (27) | (197) | |||||||||||
Shares used for calculating basic EPS attributable to | 130,180 | 134,526 | 131,514 | 137,907 | |||||||||||
Effect of dilutive securities: | |||||||||||||||
Stock compensation plans | 1,266 | 1,579 | 1,207 | 1,299 | |||||||||||
Shares used for calculating diluted EPS attributable to | 131,446 | 136,105 | 132,721 | 139,206 | |||||||||||
Net Earnings Per Share: | |||||||||||||||
Basic Net Earnings from Continuing Operations Per | $ | 0.53 | $ | 0.16 | $ | 2.69 | $ | 2.11 | |||||||
Basic Net Earnings from Discontinued Operations Per | $ | 0.10 | $ | 0.89 | $ | 1.05 | $ | 4.03 | |||||||
Basic EPS | $ | 0.63 | $ | 1.06 | $ | 3.74 | $ | 6.14 | |||||||
Diluted Net Earnings from Continuing Operations Per | $ | 0.53 | $ | 0.16 | $ | 2.67 | $ | 2.09 | |||||||
Diluted Net Earnings from Discontinued Operations | $ | 0.09 | $ | 0.88 | $ | 1.04 | $ | 4.00 | |||||||
Diluted EPS | $ | 0.62 | $ | 1.04 | $ | 3.71 | $ | 6.08 | |||||||
For additional information contact:
Investors:
Jonathan Doros, 214-583-8596
jonathan.doros@jacobs.com
Media:
Marietta Hannigan, 214-920-8035
marietta.hannigan@jacobs.com
1Reflects continuing operations as reported in accordance with GAAP.
2Reconciliation of the adjusted EPS outlook and adjusted EBITDA outlook for the full fiscal year to the most directly comparable GAAP measure is not available without unreasonable efforts because the Company cannot predict with sufficient certainty all the components required to provide such reconciliation, including with respect to the costs and charges relating to transaction expenses, restructuring and integration to be incurred in fiscal 2021.
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