Matrix Service Company Reports Second Quarter Fiscal 2021 Results
Matrix Service Company (MTRX) reported its Q2 2021 results, with revenue of $167.5 million, down from $318.7 million year-over-year, primarily due to COVID-19 impacts. The company posted a net loss of $4.6 million ($0.17 loss per share) but achieved cash flow from operations of $20.8 million and eliminated outstanding debt. Cost-saving initiatives led to $60 million in annualized savings. The backlog stood at $622.8 million, and project awards in the quarter totaled $111.8 million, signaling potential growth in the clean energy market.
- Generated $20.8 million in cash flow from operations.
- Fully repaid outstanding debt, achieving a cash balance of $93.5 million.
- Achieved annualized cost savings of $60 million, or 25%.
- Backlog reached $622.8 million, with project awards of $111.8 million in the quarter.
- Q2 revenue decreased to $167.5 million from $318.7 million year-over-year.
- Reported a net loss of $4.6 million, compared to a loss of $28 million in the same quarter last year.
- Gross profit decreased to $15.3 million from $30 million year-over-year.
TULSA, Okla., Feb. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Matrix Service Company (Nasdaq: MTRX), a leading contractor to the energy and industrial markets across North America, today reported financial results for its second quarter of fiscal 2021.
Key highlights:
- Generated cash flow from operations of
$20.8 million in the quarter and fully repaid outstanding debt, ended the quarter with cash of$93.5 million - Second quarter revenue was
$167.5 million , reflecting the continued impact of the pandemic and related market disruptions - Second quarter loss per fully diluted share of
$0.17 , adjusted loss per fully diluted share of$0.03 (1) - Achieved annualized cost savings of
$60 million , or25% , across construction overhead and SG&A - Project awards of
$111.8 million in the quarter resulting in backlog of$622.8 million ; expectations for increasing project awards in second half of fiscal year - Entered into Memorandum of Understanding with Chart Industries to develop and market turnkey hydrogen solutions as part of our longer-term diversification strategy of providing services to the growing clean energy market
“As expected, second quarter results were affected by the continued impact of COVID-19 on our end markets, including client business uncertainty, additional safety protocols implemented to protect employee health, energy demand destruction, and a global economic slowdown. These impacts resulted in reduced revenue and is continuing to disrupt the timing of awards from what is otherwise a strong opportunity pipeline,” said Matrix Service Company president and CEO John R. Hewitt.
“We expect improvement as we move through the second half of the fiscal year. Additionally, bidding opportunities, especially in key strategic areas including small to mid-size LNG facilities, electrical infrastructure, thermal vacuum chambers, rare earth metals and minerals, and hydrogen are robust and speak to the diversification of our business as well as the strategic shift we have taken as the transition to cleaner energy accelerates. Our strong financial position, combined with a leaner organization, position us to create value for our shareholders as we serve the evolving infrastructure needs of our customers in both the near- and long-term.”
Update on Company Response to COVID-19 Pandemic
Throughout the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company's top priority has been to maintain a safe working environment for all office and field employees, customers and business partners. As the world continues to recover from this pandemic, our project teams, in coordination with our clients, continue to operate under enhanced work processes to integrate guidance from governmental agencies and leading health organizations to protect the health and safety of everyone on our job sites while maintaining productivity.
Over the last year, the Company has reduced its cost structure in excess of
Second Quarter Fiscal 2021 Results
Consolidated
Consolidated revenue was
Consolidated gross profit decreased to
Consolidated SG&A expenses were
In connection with these cost reductions, the Company recorded
For the three months ended December 31, 2020, we had a net loss of
Utility and Power Infrastructure
Revenue for the Utility and Power Infrastructure segment was
In the Utility and Power Infrastructure segment, performance in the power delivery portion continues to be strong on reduced revenue, however bidding activity is strong, and we expect project awards to improve as we move through the fiscal year. Similarly, our LNG peak shaving projects are performing well and the opportunity pipeline for future projects is strong, however those awards, while significant, can be less frequent. We are optimistic that the priorities of the new presidential administration will lead to increased opportunities in this segment.
Process and Industrial Facilities
Revenue for the Process and Industrial Facilities segment was
In the Process and Industrial Facilities segment, overall the short-term impact of the global pandemic on the Company's refinery turnaround and maintenance operations has moderated while maintenance volumes in locations where we have a permanent presence has returned to normal. However, some refiners continue to delay or reduce discretionary maintenance and capital spending. We expect some improvement in the Spring turnaround cycle.
During the second quarter of fiscal 2021, our focus to expand services in the midstream gas market was rewarded with a key contract for a natural gas pipeline compressor station upgrade. In addition, we continue to see strong demand for thermal vacuum chambers, as well as increasing opportunities in mining and minerals and chemicals.
Storage and Terminal Solutions
Revenue for the Storage and Terminal Solutions segment was
In the Storage and Terminal Solutions segment, we have seen deferrals in award dates and lengthening award cycles as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and its disruption of global energy demand. Opportunities in crude oil tanks and terminals are limited, however, this segment also includes a strong funnel of opportunities in North America, Central America and the Caribbean for storage infrastructure projects related to natural gas, LNG, ammonia, renewable energy, and NGLs that support clean energy initiatives and chemical feed stocks.
Six Month Fiscal 2021 Results
Consolidated revenue was
Consolidated gross profit decreased to
Consolidated SG&A expenses were
In connection with these cost reductions, the Company recorded
For the six months ended December 31, 2020, we had a net loss of
Income Tax Expense
Our effective tax rates for the three and six months ended December 31, 2020 were
Backlog
Backlog at December 31, 2020 was
Financial Position
During the quarter the Company generated
Non-GAAP Financial Measure
(1) Adjusted earnings (loss) per share is a non-GAAP financial measure which excludes the financial impact of certain impairment charges, restructuring costs and tax reserves. In the three and six months ended December 31, 2020, earnings were adjusted for restructuring costs only. See the Non-GAAP Financial Measures section included at the end of this release for a reconciliation to earnings per share.
Conference Call / Webcast Details
In conjunction with the earnings release, Matrix Service Company will host a conference call / webcast with John R. Hewitt, President and CEO, and Kevin S. Cavanah, Vice President and CFO. The call will take place at 10:30 a.m. (Eastern) / 9:30 a.m. (Central) on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 and will be simultaneously broadcast live over the Internet which can be accessed at the Company’s website at matrixservicecompany.com under Investor Relations, Events and Presentations. Please allow extra time prior to the call to visit the site and download the streaming media software required to listen to the Internet broadcast. The conference call will be recorded and will be available for replay within one hour of completion of the live call and can be accessed following the same link as the live call.
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About Matrix Service Company
Matrix Service Company (Nasdaq: MTRX), through its subsidiaries, is a leading North American industrial engineering and construction contractor headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma with offices located throughout the United States and Canada, as well as Sydney, Australia and Seoul, South Korea.
The Company reports its financial results in three key operating segments: Utility and Power Infrastructure, Process and Industrial Facilities, and Storage and Terminal Solutions.
With a focus on sustainability, building strong Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) practices, and living our core values, Matrix ranks among the Top 100 Contractors by Engineering-News Record, was recognized for its Board diversification by 2020 Women on Boards, is an active signatory to CEO Action for Diversity and Inclusion, and is consistently recognized as a Great Place to Work®. To learn more about Matrix Service Company, visit matrixservicecompany.com.
This release contains forward-looking statements that are made in reliance upon the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are generally accompanied by words such as “anticipate,” “continues,” “expect,” “forecast,” “outlook,” “believe,” “estimate,” “should” and “will” and words of similar effect that convey future meaning, concerning the Company’s operations, economic performance and management’s best judgment as to what may occur in the future. Future events involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those we currently anticipate. The actual results for the current and future periods and other corporate developments will depend upon a number of economic, competitive and other influences, including the successful implementation of the Company's business improvement plan and the factors discussed in the “Risk Factors” and “Forward Looking Statements” sections and elsewhere in the Company’s reports and filings made from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Many of these risks and uncertainties are beyond the control of the Company, and any one of which, or a combination of which, could materially and adversely affect the results of the Company's operations and its financial condition. We undertake no obligation to update information contained in this release, except as required by law.
For more information, please contact:
Kevin S. Cavanah
Vice President and CFO
T: 918-838-8822
Email: kcavanah@matrixservicecompany.com
Kellie Smythe
Senior Director, Investor Relations
T: 918-359-8267
Email: ksmythe@matrixservicecompany.com
Matrix Service Company
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
(unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share data)
Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
December 31, 2020 | December 31, 2019 | December 31, 2020 | December 31, 2019 | |||||||||||||
Revenue | $ | 167,468 | $ | 318,677 | $ | 350,239 | $ | 656,774 | ||||||||
Cost of revenue | 152,155 | 288,676 | 320,576 | 594,308 | ||||||||||||
Gross profit | 15,313 | 30,001 | 29,663 | 62,466 | ||||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses | 16,724 | 23,165 | 34,852 | 46,856 | ||||||||||||
Goodwill and other intangible asset impairments | — | 38,515 | — | 38,515 | ||||||||||||
Restructuring costs | 5,045 | — | 4,725 | — | ||||||||||||
Operating loss | (6,456 | ) | (31,679 | ) | (9,914 | ) | (22,905 | ) | ||||||||
Other income (expense): | ||||||||||||||||
Interest expense | (358 | ) | (444 | ) | (733 | ) | (833 | ) | ||||||||
Interest income | 38 | 417 | 71 | 891 | ||||||||||||
Other | 973 | 396 | 2,006 | 399 | ||||||||||||
Loss before income tax benefit | (5,803 | ) | (31,310 | ) | (8,570 | ) | (22,448 | ) | ||||||||
Benefit from federal, state and foreign income taxes | (1,212 | ) | (3,302 | ) | (942 | ) | (591 | ) | ||||||||
Net loss | $ | (4,591 | ) | $ | (28,008 | ) | $ | (7,628 | ) | $ | (21,857 | ) | ||||
Basic loss per common share | $ | (0.17 | ) | $ | (1.04 | ) | $ | (0.29 | ) | $ | (0.81 | ) | ||||
Diluted loss per common share | $ | (0.17 | ) | $ | (1.04 | ) | $ | (0.29 | ) | $ | (0.81 | ) | ||||
Weighted average common shares outstanding: | ||||||||||||||||
Basic | 26,489 | 26,925 | 26,377 | 26,930 | ||||||||||||
Diluted | 26,489 | 26,925 | 26,377 | 26,930 |
Matrix Service Company
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(unaudited)
(In thousands)
December 31, 2020 | June 30, 2020 | ||||||
Assets | |||||||
Current assets: | |||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 93,481 | $ | 100,036 | |||
Accounts receivable, less allowances (December 31, 2020— | 151,068 | 160,671 | |||||
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts | 41,398 | 59,548 | |||||
Inventories | 6,764 | 6,460 | |||||
Income taxes receivable | 4,287 | 3,919 | |||||
Other current assets | 7,769 | 4,526 | |||||
Total current assets | 304,767 | 335,160 | |||||
Property, plant and equipment at cost: | |||||||
Land and buildings | 43,243 | 42,695 | |||||
Construction equipment | 94,893 | 94,154 | |||||
Transportation equipment | 52,182 | 55,864 | |||||
Office equipment and software | 42,143 | 39,356 | |||||
Construction in progress | 2,065 | 4,427 | |||||
Total property, plant and equipment - at cost | 234,526 | 236,496 | |||||
Accumulated depreciation | (158,774 | ) | (155,748 | ) | |||
Property, plant and equipment - net | 75,752 | 80,748 | |||||
Operating lease right-of-use assets | 18,308 | 21,375 | |||||
Goodwill | 60,605 | 60,369 | |||||
Other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization | 7,743 | 8,837 | |||||
Deferred income taxes | 6,815 | 5,988 | |||||
Other assets | 5,920 | 4,833 | |||||
Total assets | $ | 479,910 | $ | 517,310 |
Matrix Service Company
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (continued)
(unaudited)
(In thousands, except share data)
December 31, 2020 | June 30, 2020 | ||||||
Liabilities and stockholders’ equity | |||||||
Current liabilities: | |||||||
Accounts payable | $ | 51,269 | $ | 73,094 | |||
Billings on uncompleted contracts in excess of costs and estimated earnings | 62,244 | 63,889 | |||||
Accrued wages and benefits | 16,373 | 16,205 | |||||
Accrued insurance | 7,795 | 7,301 | |||||
Operating lease liabilities | 5,359 | 7,568 | |||||
Other accrued expenses | 7,087 | 7,890 | |||||
Total current liabilities | 150,127 | 175,947 | |||||
Deferred income taxes | 75 | 61 | |||||
Operating lease liabilities | 17,521 | 19,997 | |||||
Borrowings under senior secured revolving credit facility | — | 9,208 | |||||
Other liabilities | 7,898 | 4,208 | |||||
Total liabilities | 175,621 | 209,421 | |||||
Commitments and contingencies | |||||||
Stockholders’ equity: | |||||||
Common stock—$.01 par value; 60,000,000 shares authorized; 27,888,217 shares issued as of December 31, 2020 and June 30, 2020; 26,502,960 and 26,141,528 shares outstanding as of December 31, 2020 and June 30, 2020 | 279 | 279 | |||||
Additional paid-in capital | 133,957 | 138,966 | |||||
Retained earnings | 198,774 | 206,402 | |||||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (7,150 | ) | (8,373 | ) | |||
325,860 | 337,274 | ||||||
Less: Treasury stock, at cost — 1,385,257 shares as of December 31, 2020, and 1,746,689 shares as of June 30, 2020 | (21,571 | ) | (29,385 | ) | |||
Total stockholders' equity | 304,289 | 307,889 | |||||
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $ | 479,910 | $ | 517,310 |
Matrix Service Company
Results of Operations
(unaudited)
(In thousands)
Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
December 31, 2020 | December 31, 2019 | December 31, 2020 | December 31, 2019 | |||||||||||||
Gross revenue | ||||||||||||||||
Utility and Power Infrastructure | $ | 52,023 | $ | 49,155 | $ | 112,694 | $ | 96,882 | ||||||||
Process and Industrial Facilities | 51,747 | 143,769 | 98,475 | 299,221 | ||||||||||||
Storage and Terminal Solutions | 65,434 | 128,008 | 143,030 | 264,009 | ||||||||||||
Total gross revenue | $ | 169,204 | $ | 320,932 | $ | 354,199 | $ | 660,112 | ||||||||
Less: Inter-segment revenue | ||||||||||||||||
Process and Industrial Facilities | $ | 485 | $ | 886 | $ | 1,282 | $ | 1,461 | ||||||||
Storage and Terminal Solutions | 1,251 | 1,369 | 2,678 | 1,877 | ||||||||||||
Total inter-segment revenue | $ | 1,736 | $ | 2,255 | $ | 3,960 | $ | 3,338 | ||||||||
Consolidated revenue | ||||||||||||||||
Utility and Power Infrastructure | $ | 52,023 | $ | 49,155 | $ | 112,694 | $ | 96,882 | ||||||||
Process and Industrial Facilities | 51,262 | 142,883 | 97,193 | 297,760 | ||||||||||||
Storage and Terminal Solutions | 64,183 | 126,639 | 140,352 | 262,132 | ||||||||||||
Total consolidated revenue | $ | 167,468 | $ | 318,677 | $ | 350,239 | $ | 656,774 | ||||||||
Gross profit (loss) | ||||||||||||||||
Utility and Power Infrastructure | $ | 5,597 | $ | (1,226 | ) | $ | 12,510 | $ | (1,394 | ) | ||||||
Process and Industrial Facilities | 7,864 | 13,838 | 11,523 | 27,428 | ||||||||||||
Storage and Terminal Solutions | 1,852 | 18,026 | 5,630 | 37,768 | ||||||||||||
Corporate | — | (637 | ) | — | (1,336 | ) | ||||||||||
Total gross profit | $ | 15,313 | $ | 30,001 | $ | 29,663 | $ | 62,466 | ||||||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses | ||||||||||||||||
Utility and Power Infrastructure | $ | 2,576 | $ | 2,778 | $ | 4,798 | $ | 5,410 | ||||||||
Process and Industrial Facilities | 3,387 | 7,385 | 7,437 | 14,323 | ||||||||||||
Storage and Terminal Solutions | 3,919 | 6,791 | 9,062 | 13,777 | ||||||||||||
Corporate | 6,842 | 6,211 | 13,555 | 13,346 | ||||||||||||
Total selling, general and administrative expenses | $ | 16,724 | $ | 23,165 | $ | 34,852 | $ | 46,856 | ||||||||
Intangible asset impairments and restructuring costs | ||||||||||||||||
Utility and Power Infrastructure | $ | 812 | $ | 24,900 | $ | 823 | $ | 24,900 | ||||||||
Process and Industrial Facilities | 3,364 | 13,615 | 2,864 | 13,615 | ||||||||||||
Storage and Terminal Solutions | 641 | — | 654 | — | ||||||||||||
Corporate | 228 | — | 384 | — | ||||||||||||
Total asset impairments and restructuring costs | $ | 5,045 | $ | 38,515 | $ | 4,725 | $ | 38,515 | ||||||||
Operating income (loss) | ||||||||||||||||
Utility and Power Infrastructure | $ | 2,209 | $ | (28,904 | ) | $ | 6,889 | $ | (31,704 | ) | ||||||
Process and Industrial Facilities | 1,113 | (7,162 | ) | 1,222 | (510 | ) | ||||||||||
Storage and Terminal Solutions | (2,708 | ) | 11,235 | (4,086 | ) | 23,991 | ||||||||||
Corporate | (7,070 | ) | (6,848 | ) | (13,939 | ) | (14,682 | ) | ||||||||
Total operating loss | $ | (6,456 | ) | $ | (31,679 | ) | $ | (9,914 | ) | $ | (22,905 | ) |
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 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 limited notice to proceed, 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 the three months ended December 31, 2020:
Utility and Power Infrastructure | Process and Industrial Facilities | Storage and Terminal Solutions | Total | ||||||||||||
(In thousands) | |||||||||||||||
Backlog as of September 30, 2020 | $ | 233,463 | $ | 150,590 | $ | 294,374 | $ | 678,427 | |||||||
Project awards | 16,772 | 58,100 | 36,942 | 111,814 | |||||||||||
Revenue recognized | (52,023 | ) | (51,262 | ) | (64,183 | ) | (167,468 | ) | |||||||
Backlog as of December 31, 2020 | $ | 198,212 | $ | 157,428 | $ | 267,133 | $ | 622,773 | |||||||
Book-to-bill ratio(1) | 0.3 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.7 | |||||||||||
(1) Calculated by dividing project awards by revenue recognized during the period.
The following table provides a summary of changes in our backlog for the six months ended December 31, 2020:
Utility and Power Infrastructure | Process and Industrial Facilities | Storage and Terminal Solutions | Total | ||||||||||||
(In thousands) | |||||||||||||||
Backlog as of June 30, 2020 | $ | 272,816 | $ | 145,725 | $ | 339,924 | $ | 758,465 | |||||||
Project awards | 38,090 | 108,896 | 67,561 | 214,547 | |||||||||||
Revenue recognized | (112,694 | ) | (97,193 | ) | (140,352 | ) | (350,239 | ) | |||||||
Backlog as of December 31, 2020 | $ | 198,212 | $ | 157,428 | $ | 267,133 | $ | 622,773 | |||||||
Book-to-bill ratio(1) | 0.3 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 0.6 | |||||||||||
(1) Calculated by dividing project awards by revenue recognized during the period.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In order to more clearly depict the core profitability of the Company, the following table presents our net income (loss) and earnings (loss) per fully diluted share for the three and six months ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 after adjusting for restructuring costs, impairments and the tax impacts of these adjustments and other net tax items:
Reconciliation of Adjusted Net Income (Loss) and Diluted Earnings (Loss) per Common Share(1)
(In thousands, except per share data)
Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
December 31, 2020 | December 31, 2019 | December 31, 2020 | December 31, 2019 | |||||||||||||
Net loss, as reported | $ | (4,591 | ) | $ | (28,008 | ) | $ | (7,628 | ) | $ | (21,857 | ) | ||||
Restructuring costs incurred | 5,045 | — | 4,725 | — | ||||||||||||
Goodwill and intangible asset impairments | — | 38,515 | — | 38,515 | ||||||||||||
Tax impact of adjustments and other net tax items | (1,299 | ) | (5,275 | ) | (1,217 | ) | (5,275 | ) | ||||||||
Adjusted net income (loss) | $ | (845 | ) | $ | 5,232 | $ | (4,120 | ) | $ | 11,383 | ||||||
Loss per fully diluted share, as reported | $ | (0.17 | ) | $ | (1.04 | ) | $ | (0.29 | ) | $ | (0.81 | ) | ||||
Adjusted earnings (loss) per fully diluted share | $ | (0.03 | ) | $ | 0.19 | $ | (0.16 | ) | $ | 0.41 | ||||||
(1) This table presents non-GAAP financial measures of our adjusted net income (loss) and adjusted diluted earnings (loss) per common share for the three and six months ended December 31, 2020 and 2019. The most directly comparable GAAP financial measures are net loss and diluted loss per common share, respectively, presented in the condensed consolidated statements of income. We have presented these non-GAAP financial measures because we believe they more clearly depict the core operating results of the Company during the periods presented and provide a more comparable measure of the Company's 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.
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