Matrix Service Company Reports Third Quarter Fiscal 2021 Results
Matrix Service Company (MTRX) reported third-quarter fiscal 2021 revenue of $148.3 million, down from $248.3 million the previous year. The company experienced a loss of $0.49 per fully diluted share, with an adjusted loss of $0.43. A 0.9 book-to-bill ratio resulted in a backlog of $538.3 million. The impact of COVID-19 and severe weather affected project deliveries, but cost reductions of $60 million and a strong cash position of $73.8 million without debt set a foundation for potential recovery as market conditions improve.
- Achieved $60 million in cost reductions, enhancing financial resilience.
- Strong balance sheet with $73.8 million in cash and no debt.
- Expectations for increasing project awards and improving backlog.
- Third-quarter revenue decreased significantly from $248.3 million to $148.3 million year-over-year.
- Loss per share increased to $0.49 from $0.21 in the previous year.
- Gross margin dropped to 1.1% from 8.2%, reflecting under recovery of construction overhead costs.
TULSA, Okla., May 10, 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 third quarter of fiscal 2021.
Key highlights:
- Third quarter revenue of
$148.3 million was negatively affected by continued market disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as severe weather impacts on select projects - Third quarter loss per fully diluted share of
$0.49 , adjusted loss per fully diluted share of$0.43 (1) - Book-to-bill of 0.9 on project awards of
$138.0 million in the quarter and backlog of$538.3 million ; expectations for increasing project awards as we move through the calendar year - The Company is actively working to convert its extensive clean energy opportunity pipeline which includes LNG and hydrogen, supported by our relationship with Chart Industries
- Balance sheet remains strong with
$73.8 million in cash and no debt - The Company expects results to improve as business volumes increase following
$60 million of cost reductions achieved over the last year
“As we proceed through the year, as COVID-19 infection rates continue to decline, we are seeing signs of improvement across our end markets. Bidding opportunities, especially in key strategic areas, continue to grow and our strong balance sheet, combined with a leaner organization, position us to create shareholder value as the world returns to normalcy. Additionally, our increasing focus on providing our customers clean energy solutions is creating new, significant opportunities for the business,” said Matrix Service Company president and CEO John R. Hewitt. “While certain project awards and starts have certainly been delayed, we believe the third quarter was the bottom of the cycle and expect the fourth quarter to significantly improve. We expect this improvement to continue as we move into fiscal 2022.”
Update on Impact of 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 field and office employees, customers and business partners. While North America has seen a significant reduction in infection rates and an equally significant increase in vaccine availability, our project teams, in coordination with our clients, continue to operate under enhanced work processes to protect the health and safety of everyone on our job sites.
Additionally, in direct response to market conditions, many of which are a result of COVID-19’s impact on energy demand over the last year, the Company has reduced its cost structure in excess of
Third 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 March 31, 2021, we had a net loss of
Utility and Power Infrastructure
Revenue for the Utility and Power Infrastructure segment was
The segment gross margin (loss) was (10.5)% in fiscal 2021 compared to
Performance in the power delivery business continues to be strong on lower revenue. Bidding activity is strong and we expect project awards to improve. Similarly, our opportunity pipeline for LNG peak shaving projects is building, however those awards, while significant, can be less frequent. During the third quarter of fiscal 2021, we received a key contract for an upgrade of an LNG peak shaving facility. We are optimistic that the priorities of the Biden Administration will lead to increased opportunities in this segment.
Process and Industrial Facilities
Revenue for the Process and Industrial Facilities segment was
The segment gross margin was (0.4)% for the three months ended March 31, 2021 compared to
The short-term impact of the global pandemic on the Company's refinery maintenance operations has moderated. We saw an increase in demand for refinery and maintenance work on existing long-term maintenance contracts with certain customers. However, other customers continue to delay or reduce discretionary maintenance and capital spending. In addition, we continue to see strong demand for thermal vacuum chambers, as well as increasing opportunities in mining and minerals and chemicals. The larger midstream gas projects continue to be limited, but we are seeing some activity in smaller capital work.
Storage and Terminal Solutions
Revenue for the Storage and Terminal Solutions segment was
The segment gross margins were
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, hydrogen, NGLs and other forms of renewable energy that support clean energy investments, President Biden's priorities, and chemical feed stocks.
Nine 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 nine months ended March 31, 2021, we had a net loss of
Income Tax Expense
Our effective tax rates for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2021 were
Backlog
Backlog at March 31, 2021 was
Financial Position and Credit Facility
At March 31, 2021 the Company had a cash balance of
The Company’s balance sheet is strong and sufficient to support the business. The Company is confident it will satisfy the terms of the amended credit agreement.
(1)Non-GAAP Financial Measure
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 nine months ended March 31, 2021, 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, May 11, 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 | Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
March 31, 2021 | March 31, 2020 | March 31, 2021 | March 31, 2020 | |||||||||||||
Revenue | $ | 148,260 | $ | 248,327 | $ | 498,499 | $ | 905,101 | ||||||||
Cost of revenue | 146,700 | 227,850 | 467,276 | 822,158 | ||||||||||||
Gross profit | 1,560 | 20,477 | 31,223 | 82,943 | ||||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses | 17,179 | 19,718 | 52,031 | 66,574 | ||||||||||||
Goodwill and other intangible asset impairments | — | — | — | 38,515 | ||||||||||||
Restructuring costs | 1,860 | 6,559 | 6,585 | 6,559 | ||||||||||||
Operating loss | (17,479 | ) | (5,800 | ) | (27,393 | ) | (28,705 | ) | ||||||||
Other income (expense): | ||||||||||||||||
Interest expense | (322 | ) | (398 | ) | (1,055 | ) | (1,231 | ) | ||||||||
Interest income | 25 | 356 | 96 | 1,247 | ||||||||||||
Other | (157 | ) | (767 | ) | 1,849 | (368 | ) | |||||||||
Loss before income tax benefit | (17,933 | ) | (6,609 | ) | (26,503 | ) | (29,057 | ) | ||||||||
Benefit from federal, state and foreign income taxes | (5,060 | ) | (1,114 | ) | (6,002 | ) | (1,705 | ) | ||||||||
Net loss | $ | (12,873 | ) | $ | (5,495 | ) | $ | (20,501 | ) | $ | (27,352 | ) | ||||
Basic loss per common share | $ | (0.49 | ) | $ | (0.21 | ) | $ | (0.78 | ) | $ | (1.02 | ) | ||||
Diluted loss per common share | $ | (0.49 | ) | $ | (0.21 | ) | $ | (0.78 | ) | $ | (1.02 | ) | ||||
Weighted average common shares outstanding: | ||||||||||||||||
Basic | 26,515 | 26,478 | 26,422 | 26,781 | ||||||||||||
Diluted | 26,515 | 26,478 | 26,422 | 26,781 |
Matrix Service Company
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(unaudited)
(In thousands)
March 31, 2021 | June 30, 2020 | ||||||
Assets | |||||||
Current assets: | |||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 73,751 | $ | 100,036 | |||
Accounts receivable, less allowances (March 31, 2021— | 158,099 | 160,671 | |||||
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts | 37,964 | 59,548 | |||||
Inventories | 6,217 | 6,460 | |||||
Income taxes receivable | 11,443 | 3,919 | |||||
Other current assets | 7,013 | 4,526 | |||||
Total current assets | 294,487 | 335,160 | |||||
Property, plant and equipment at cost: | |||||||
Land and buildings | 41,379 | 42,695 | |||||
Construction equipment | 95,526 | 94,154 | |||||
Transportation equipment | 52,467 | 55,864 | |||||
Office equipment and software | 41,196 | 39,356 | |||||
Construction in progress | 2,217 | 4,427 | |||||
Total property, plant and equipment - at cost | 232,785 | 236,496 | |||||
Accumulated depreciation | (160,051 | ) | (155,748 | ) | |||
Property, plant and equipment - net | 72,734 | 80,748 | |||||
Operating lease right-of-use assets | 21,109 | 21,375 | |||||
Goodwill | 60,605 | 60,369 | |||||
Other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization | 7,181 | 8,837 | |||||
Deferred income taxes | 4,513 | 5,988 | |||||
Other assets | 11,048 | 4,833 | |||||
Total assets | $ | 471,677 | $ | 517,310 | |||
Matrix Service Company
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (continued)
(unaudited)
(In thousands, except share data)
March 31, 2021 | June 30, 2020 | ||||||
Liabilities and stockholders’ equity | |||||||
Current liabilities: | |||||||
Accounts payable | $ | 50,163 | $ | 73,094 | |||
Billings on uncompleted contracts in excess of costs and estimated earnings | 59,495 | 63,889 | |||||
Accrued wages and benefits | 21,983 | 16,205 | |||||
Accrued insurance | 7,437 | 7,301 | |||||
Operating lease liabilities | 5,199 | 7,568 | |||||
Other accrued expenses | 4,958 | 7,890 | |||||
Total current liabilities | 149,235 | 175,947 | |||||
Deferred income taxes | 34 | 61 | |||||
Operating lease liabilities | 20,651 | 19,997 | |||||
Borrowings under senior secured revolving credit facility | — | 9,208 | |||||
Other liabilities | 7,897 | 4,208 | |||||
Total liabilities | 177,817 | 209,421 | |||||
Commitments and contingencies | |||||||
Stockholders’ equity: | |||||||
Common stock—$.01 par value; 60,000,000 shares authorized; 27,888,217 shares issued as of March 31, 2021 and June 30, 2020; 26,519,217 and 26,141,528 shares outstanding as of March 31, 2021 and June 30, 2020 | 279 | 279 | |||||
Additional paid-in capital | 136,042 | 138,966 | |||||
Retained earnings | 185,901 | 206,402 | |||||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (7,082 | ) | (8,373 | ) | |||
315,140 | 337,274 | ||||||
Less: Treasury stock, at cost — 1,369,000 shares as of March 31, 2021, and 1,746,689 shares as of June 30, 2020 | (21,280 | ) | (29,385 | ) | |||
Total stockholders' equity | 293,860 | 307,889 | |||||
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $ | 471,677 | $ | 517,310 |
Matrix Service Company
Results of Operations
(unaudited)
(In thousands)
Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
March 31, 2021 | March 31, 2020 | March 31, 2021 | March 31, 2020 | |||||||||||||
Gross revenue | ||||||||||||||||
Utility and Power Infrastructure | $ | 44,720 | $ | 55,670 | $ | 157,414 | $ | 152,552 | ||||||||
Process and Industrial Facilities | 43,095 | 76,297 | 141,570 | 375,518 | ||||||||||||
Storage and Terminal Solutions | 61,542 | 118,711 | 204,572 | 382,720 | ||||||||||||
Total gross revenue | $ | 149,357 | $ | 250,678 | $ | 503,556 | $ | 910,790 | ||||||||
Less: Inter-segment revenue | ||||||||||||||||
Process and Industrial Facilities | $ | 261 | $ | 1,327 | $ | 1,543 | $ | 2,788 | ||||||||
Storage and Terminal Solutions | 836 | 1,024 | 3,514 | 2,901 | ||||||||||||
Total inter-segment revenue | $ | 1,097 | $ | 2,351 | $ | 5,057 | $ | 5,689 | ||||||||
Consolidated revenue | ||||||||||||||||
Utility and Power Infrastructure | $ | 44,720 | $ | 55,670 | $ | 157,414 | $ | 152,552 | ||||||||
Process and Industrial Facilities | 42,834 | 74,970 | 140,027 | 372,730 | ||||||||||||
Storage and Terminal Solutions | 60,706 | 117,687 | 201,058 | 379,819 | ||||||||||||
Total consolidated revenue | $ | 148,260 | $ | 248,327 | $ | 498,499 | $ | 905,101 | ||||||||
Gross profit (loss) | ||||||||||||||||
Utility and Power Infrastructure | $ | (4,692 | ) | $ | 3,138 | $ | 7,818 | $ | 1,744 | |||||||
Process and Industrial Facilities | (171 | ) | 3,070 | 11,352 | 30,498 | |||||||||||
Storage and Terminal Solutions | 6,423 | 14,907 | 12,053 | 52,675 | ||||||||||||
Corporate | — | (638 | ) | — | (1,974 | ) | ||||||||||
Total gross profit | $ | 1,560 | $ | 20,477 | $ | 31,223 | $ | 82,943 | ||||||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses | ||||||||||||||||
Utility and Power Infrastructure | $ | 2,356 | $ | 2,081 | $ | 7,154 | $ | 7,491 | ||||||||
Process and Industrial Facilities | 3,882 | 5,343 | 11,319 | 19,666 | ||||||||||||
Storage and Terminal Solutions | 4,792 | 6,165 | 13,854 | 19,942 | ||||||||||||
Corporate | 6,149 | 6,129 | 19,704 | 19,475 | ||||||||||||
Total selling, general and administrative expenses | $ | 17,179 | $ | 19,718 | $ | 52,031 | $ | 66,574 | ||||||||
Intangible asset impairments and restructuring costs | ||||||||||||||||
Utility and Power Infrastructure | $ | 403 | $ | 935 | $ | 1,226 | $ | 25,835 | ||||||||
Process and Industrial Facilities | 781 | 4,087 | 3,645 | 17,702 | ||||||||||||
Storage and Terminal Solutions | 590 | 821 | 1,244 | 821 | ||||||||||||
Corporate | 86 | 716 | 470 | 716 | ||||||||||||
Total asset impairments and restructuring costs | $ | 1,860 | $ | 6,559 | $ | 6,585 | $ | 45,074 | ||||||||
Operating income (loss) | ||||||||||||||||
Utility and Power Infrastructure | $ | (7,451 | ) | $ | 122 | $ | (562 | ) | $ | (31,582 | ) | |||||
Process and Industrial Facilities | (4,834 | ) | (6,360 | ) | (3,612 | ) | (6,870 | ) | ||||||||
Storage and Terminal Solutions | 1,041 | 7,921 | (3,045 | ) | 31,912 | |||||||||||
Corporate | (6,235 | ) | (7,483 | ) | (20,174 | ) | (22,165 | ) | ||||||||
Total operating loss | $ | (17,479 | ) | $ | (5,800 | ) | $ | (27,393 | ) | $ | (28,705 | ) |
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 ("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 for the three months ended March 31, 2021:
Utility and Power Infrastructure | Process and Industrial Facilities | Storage and Terminal Solutions | Total | ||||||||||||
(In thousands) | |||||||||||||||
Backlog as of December 31, 2020 | $ | 198,212 | $ | 157,428 | $ | 267,133 | $ | 622,773 | |||||||
Project awards | 49,808 | 40,836 | 47,399 | 138,043 | |||||||||||
Other adjustment(1) | — | — | (74,219 | ) | (74,219 | ) | |||||||||
Revenue recognized | (44,720 | ) | (42,834 | ) | (60,706 | ) | (148,260 | ) | |||||||
Backlog as of March 31, 2021 | $ | 203,300 | $ | 155,430 | $ | 179,607 | $ | 538,337 | |||||||
Book-to-bill ratio(2) | 1.1 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 0.9 |
(1) The other adjustment in the Storage and Terminal Solutions segment was due to a customer's decision not to renew our existing LNTP for a storage tank capital project. The Company was paid for all work performed on the project and has been invited to rebid the project when the customer makes the final investment decision.
(2) Calculated by dividing project awards by revenue recognized during the period.
The following table provides a summary of changes in our backlog for the nine months ended March 31, 2021:
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 | 87,898 | 149,732 | 114,960 | 352,590 | |||||||||||
Other adjustment(1) | — | — | (74,219 | ) | (74,219 | ) | |||||||||
Revenue recognized | (157,414 | ) | (140,027 | ) | (201,058 | ) | (498,499 | ) | |||||||
Backlog as of March 31, 2021 | $ | 203,300 | $ | 155,430 | $ | 179,607 | $ | 538,337 | |||||||
Book-to-bill ratio(2) | 0.6 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
(1) The other adjustment in the Storage and Terminal Solutions segment was due to a customer's decision not to renew our existing LNTP for a storage tank capital project. The Company was paid for all work performed on the project and has been invited to rebid the project when the customer makes the final investment decision.
(2) 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 nine months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 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 | Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
March 31, 2021 | March 31, 2020 | March 31, 2021 | March 31, 2020 | |||||||||||||
Net loss, as reported | $ | (12,873 | ) | $ | (5,495 | ) | $ | (20,501 | ) | $ | (27,352 | ) | ||||
Restructuring costs incurred | 1,860 | 6,559 | 6,585 | 6,559 | ||||||||||||
Goodwill and intangible asset impairments | — | — | — | 38,515 | ||||||||||||
Tax impact of adjustments and other net tax items | (479 | ) | (1,462 | ) | (1,695 | ) | (6,737 | ) | ||||||||
Adjusted net income (loss) | $ | (11,492 | ) | $ | (398 | ) | $ | (15,611 | ) | $ | 10,985 | |||||
Loss per fully diluted share, as reported | $ | (0.49 | ) | $ | (0.21 | ) | $ | (0.78 | ) | $ | (1.02 | ) | ||||
Adjusted earnings (loss) per fully diluted share | $ | (0.43 | ) | $ | (0.02 | ) | $ | (0.59 | ) | $ | 0.40 |
(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 nine months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020. 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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