NV5 Announces Record Third Quarter Results; Exceeds Analyst Consensus
HOLLYWOOD, Fla., Nov. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NV5 Global, Inc. (Nasdaq: NVEE) ("NV5" or the "Company"), a provider of technology, conformity assessment, and consulting solutions, today reported financial results for the third quarter ended October 1, 2022.
"NV5’s growth in both revenues and profitability in the third quarter resulted in another record quarter and once again demonstrates the success of the NV5 business model. Utilities continue to be a driver of NV5’s business, and our geospatial vertical delivered its strongest quarter ever in revenue and new contract bookings. NV5 has consistently delivered growth and profitability exceeding the industry average and has demonstrated resilience to changing economic conditions. We enter the fourth quarter with a strong backlog, a healthy acquisition pipeline, and potential high-margin, non-discretionary service offerings," said Dickerson Wright, PE, Chairman and CEO of NV5.
Third Quarter 2022 Results
- Gross revenues in the third quarter of 2022 were $204.1 million compared to $185.6 million in the third quarter of 2021, a 10% increase.
- Net income in the third quarter of 2022 was $16.1 million compared to $12.6 million in the third quarter of 2021, a 28% increase.
- Adjusted EBITDA in the third quarter of 2022 was $36.0 million compared to $34.7 million in the third quarter of 2021, a 4% increase.
- GAAP EPS in the third quarter of 2022 was $1.05 per share compared to $0.83 per share in the third quarter of 2021, a 27% increase.
- Adjusted EPS in the third quarter of 2022 was $1.50 per share compared to $1.25 per share in the third quarter of 2021, a 20% increase. Diluted weighted average shares were 15,301,545 in the third quarter of 2022 compared to 15,069,660 in the third quarter of 2021.
- Cash flows provided by operations were $26.1 million in the third quarter of 2022 compared to $15.8 million in the third quarter of 2021, a 65% increase.
- Reduced net debt leverage to 0.28x, a 33% decrease when compared to the second quarter of 2022.
Nine Months Ended October 1, 2022 Results
- Gross revenues for the nine months ended October 1, 2022 were $597.0 million compared to $518.2 million in the nine months ended October 2, 2021, a 15% increase.
- Net income for the nine months ended October 1, 2022 was $42.0 million compared to $31.7 million in the nine months ended October 2, 2021, a 32% increase.
- Adjusted EBITDA for the nine months ended October 1, 2022 was $102.7 million compared to $93.1 million in the nine months ended October 2, 2021, a 10% increase.
- GAAP EPS for the nine months ended October 1, 2022 was $2.75 per share compared to $2.19 per share in the nine months ended October 2, 2021, a 26% increase.
- Adjusted EPS for the nine months ended October 1, 2022 was $3.99 per share compared to $3.50 per share in the nine months ended October 2, 2021, a 14% increase. Diluted weighted average shares were 15,242,453 for the nine months ended October 1, 2022, compared to 14,486,683 in the nine months ended October 2, 2021.
- Cash flows provided by operations for the nine months ended October 1, 2022 were $80.4 million compared to $78.1 million in the nine months ended October 2, 2021.
- Organic growth for the nine months ended October 1, 2022 was 7%.
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures; Comparability of Certain Measures
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (“EBITDA”) is not a measure of financial performance under GAAP. Adjusted EBITDA reflects adjustments to EBITDA to eliminate stock-based compensation expense and acquisition-related costs. Management believes adjusted EBITDA, in addition to operating profit, Net Income, and other GAAP measures, is a useful indicator of our financial and operating performance and our ability to generate cash flows from operations that are available for taxes, capital expenditures, and debt service. A reconciliation of Net Income, as reported in accordance with GAAP, to adjusted EBITDA is provided at the end of this news release.
Adjusted earnings per diluted share (“Adjusted EPS”) is not a measure of financial performance under GAAP. Adjusted EPS reflects adjustments to reported diluted earnings per share (“GAAP EPS”) to eliminate amortization expense of intangible assets from acquisitions, net of tax benefits, and acquisition-related costs. As we continue our acquisition strategy, the growth in Adjusted EPS may increase at a greater rate than GAAP EPS. A reconciliation of GAAP EPS to Adjusted EPS is provided at the end of this news release.
Our definition of Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EPS may differ from other companies reporting similarly named measures. These measures should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for, or superior to, other measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP, such as Net Income, and Diluted Earnings per Share. In addition, when presenting forward-looking non-GAAP metrics, we are unable to provide quantitative reconciliations to the most closely correlated GAAP measure due to the uncertainty in the timing, amount or nature of any adjustments, which could be material in any period.
Conference Call
NV5 will host a conference call to discuss its third quarter 2022 financial results at 4:30 p.m. (Eastern Time) on November 3, 2022. The accompanying presentation for the call is available by visiting http://ir.nv5.com.
| Date: | Thursday, November 3, 2022 |
| Time: | 4:30 p.m. Eastern |
| Toll-free dial-in number: | +1 888-412-4117 |
| International dial-in number: | +1 646-960-0284 |
| Conference ID: | 6172299 |
| Webcast: | http://ir.nv5.com |
Please dial-in at least 5-10 minutes prior to the start time to allow the operator to log your name and connect you to the conference.
The conference call will be webcast live and available for replay via the “Investors” section of the NV5 website.
About NV5
NV5 Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: NVEE) is a provider of technology, conformity assessment, and consulting solutions for public and private sector clients supporting sustainable infrastructure, utility, and building assets and systems. The Company focuses on multiple verticals: testing, inspection & consulting, infrastructure engineering, utility services, buildings & program management, environmental health sciences, and geospatial technology services to deliver innovative, sustainable solutions to complex issues and improve lives in our communities. NV5 operates out of more than 100 offices nationwide and internationally. For additional information, please visit the Company’s website at www.NV5.com. Also visit the Company on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The Company cautions that these statements are qualified by important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected by the forward-looking statements contained in this news release and on the conference call. Such factors include: (a) changes in demand from the local and state government and private clients that we serve; (b) general economic conditions, nationally and globally, and their effect on the market for our services; (c) competitive pressures and trends in our industry and our ability to successfully compete with our competitors; (d) changes in laws, regulations, or policies; and (e) the “Risk Factors” set forth in the Company’s most recent SEC filings. All forward-looking statements are based on information available to the Company on the date hereof, and the Company assumes no obligation to update such statements, except as required by law.
Investor Relations Contact
NV5 Global, Inc.
Jack Cochran
Vice President, Marketing & Investor Relations
Tel: +1-954-637-8048
Email: ir@nv5.com
Source: NV5 Global, Inc.
NV5 GLOBAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(UNAUDITED)
(in thousands, except share data)
| October 1, 2022 | January 1, 2022 | ||||||
| Assets | |||||||
| Current assets: | |||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 54,171 | $ | 47,980 | |||
| Billed receivables, net | 141,308 | 153,814 | |||||
| Unbilled receivables, net | 98,081 | 89,734 | |||||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 20,896 | 12,442 | |||||
| Total current assets | 314,456 | 303,970 | |||||
| Property and equipment, net | 41,042 | 32,729 | |||||
| Right-of-use lease assets, net | 38,008 | 44,260 | |||||
| Intangible assets, net | 167,592 | 188,224 | |||||
| Goodwill | 398,614 | 389,916 | |||||
| Other assets | 2,427 | 2,844 | |||||
| Total Assets | $ | 962,139 | $ | 961,943 | |||
| Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity | |||||||
| Current liabilities: | |||||||
| Accounts payable | $ | 48,722 | $ | 55,954 | |||
| Accrued liabilities | 58,481 | 50,461 | |||||
| Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts | 27,886 | 29,444 | |||||
| Other current liabilities | 1,421 | 1,551 | |||||
| Current portion of contingent consideration | 9,224 | 5,807 | |||||
| Current portion of notes payable and other obligations | 18,140 | 20,734 | |||||
| Total current liabilities | 163,874 | 163,951 | |||||
| Contingent consideration, less current portion | 2,813 | 2,521 | |||||
| Other long-term liabilities | 28,760 | 34,304 | |||||
| Notes payable and other obligations, less current portion | 63,238 | 111,062 | |||||
| Deferred income tax liabilities, net | 21,097 | 25,385 | |||||
| Total liabilities | 279,782 | 337,223 | |||||
| Commitments and contingencies | |||||||
| Stockholders’ equity: | |||||||
| Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding | — | — | |||||
| Common stock, $0.01 par value; 45,000,000 shares authorized, 15,559,921 and 15,414,005 shares issued and outstanding as of October 1, 2022 and January 1, 2022, respectively | 156 | 154 | |||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 467,416 | 451,754 | |||||
| Retained earnings | 214,785 | 172,812 | |||||
| Total stockholders’ equity | 682,357 | 624,720 | |||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $ | 962,139 | $ | 961,943 | |||
NV5 GLOBAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF NET INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(UNAUDITED)
(in thousands, except share data)
| Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | ||||||||||||||
| October 1, 2022 | October 2, 2021 | October 1, 2022 | October 2, 2021 | ||||||||||||
| Gross revenues | $ | 204,075 | $ | 185,553 | $ | 596,960 | $ | 518,151 | |||||||
| Direct costs: | |||||||||||||||
| Salaries and wages | 48,295 | 45,145 | 141,976 | 131,630 | |||||||||||
| Sub-consultant services | 41,253 | 35,779 | 116,557 | 89,003 | |||||||||||
| Other direct costs | 14,592 | 12,802 | 45,426 | 35,714 | |||||||||||
| Total direct costs | 104,140 | 93,726 | 303,959 | 256,347 | |||||||||||
| Gross profit | 99,935 | 91,827 | 293,001 | 261,804 | |||||||||||
| Operating expenses: | |||||||||||||||
| Salaries and wages, payroll taxes and benefits | 49,670 | 44,597 | 146,719 | 131,761 | |||||||||||
| General and administrative | 16,730 | 12,978 | 47,611 | 37,891 | |||||||||||
| Facilities and facilities related | 5,441 | 5,194 | 15,822 | 15,330 | |||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 9,771 | 10,108 | 29,373 | 29,764 | |||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 81,612 | 72,877 | 239,525 | 214,746 | |||||||||||
| Income from operations | 18,323 | 18,950 | 53,476 | 47,058 | |||||||||||
| Interest expense | (1,003 | ) | (1,475 | ) | (2,804 | ) | (5,362 | ) | |||||||
| Income before income tax expense | 17,320 | 17,475 | 50,672 | 41,696 | |||||||||||
| Income tax expense | (1,257 | ) | (4,902 | ) | (8,699 | ) | (10,005 | ) | |||||||
| Net income and comprehensive income | $ | 16,063 | $ | 12,573 | $ | 41,973 | $ | 31,691 | |||||||
| Earnings per share: | |||||||||||||||
| Basic | $ | 1.09 | $ | 0.86 | $ | 2.85 | $ | 2.27 | |||||||
| Diluted | $ | 1.05 | $ | 0.83 | $ | 2.75 | $ | 2.19 | |||||||
| Weighted average common shares outstanding: | |||||||||||||||
| Basic | 14,768,689 | 14,593,623 | 14,732,726 | 13,963,372 | |||||||||||
| Diluted | 15,301,545 | 15,069,660 | 15,242,453 | 14,486,683 | |||||||||||
NV5 GLOBAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
(in thousands)
| Nine Months Ended | |||||||
| October 1, 2022 | October 2, 2021 | ||||||
| Cash flows from operating activities: | |||||||
| Net income | $ | 41,973 | $ | 31,691 | |||
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | |||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 33,091 | 33,397 | |||||
| Non-cash lease expense | 9,409 | 7,941 | |||||
| Provision for doubtful accounts | 1,252 | 1,077 | |||||
| Stock-based compensation | 15,249 | 12,087 | |||||
| Change in fair value of contingent consideration | (543 | ) | (67 | ) | |||
| Gain on disposals of property and equipment | (100 | ) | (1,059 | ) | |||
| Deferred income taxes | (4,288 | ) | (4,318 | ) | |||
| Amortization of debt issuance costs | 556 | 1,024 | |||||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of impact of acquisitions: | |||||||
| Billed receivables | 13,281 | 16,728 | |||||
| Unbilled receivables | (8,633 | ) | (10,024 | ) | |||
| Prepaid expenses and other assets | (8,105 | ) | (4,160 | ) | |||
| Accounts payable | (7,937 | ) | 1,366 | ||||
| Accrued liabilities | (1,608 | ) | 403 | ||||
| Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts | (2,902 | ) | (8,233 | ) | |||
| Other current liabilities | (304 | ) | 218 | ||||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 80,391 | 78,071 | |||||
| Cash flows from investing activities: | |||||||
| Cash paid for acquisitions (net of cash received from acquisitions) | (5,020 | ) | (23,569 | ) | |||
| Proceeds from sale of assets | 87 | 843 | |||||
| Purchase of property and equipment | (14,874 | ) | (6,714 | ) | |||
| Net cash used in investing activities | (19,807 | ) | (29,440 | ) | |||
| Cash flows from financing activities: | |||||||
| Proceeds from common stock offering | — | 172,500 | |||||
| Borrowings from Senior Credit Facility | — | 138,750 | |||||
| Payments on notes payable | (7,796 | ) | (7,299 | ) | |||
| Payments of contingent consideration | (1,597 | ) | (663 | ) | |||
| Payments of borrowings from Senior Credit Facility | (45,000 | ) | (283,832 | ) | |||
| Payments of common stock offering costs | — | (10,657 | ) | ||||
| Purchases of common stock tendered by employees to satisfy the required withholding taxes related to stock-based compensation | — | (52 | ) | ||||
| Payments of debt issuance costs | — | (890 | ) | ||||
| Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities | (54,393 | ) | 7,857 | ||||
| Net increase in cash and cash equivalents | 6,191 | 56,488 | |||||
| Cash and cash equivalents – beginning of period | 47,980 | 64,909 | |||||
| Cash and cash equivalents – end of period | $ | 54,171 | $ | 121,397 | |||
NV5 GLOBAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
TO COMPARABLE GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
(UNAUDITED)
(in thousands)
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP NET INCOME TO ADJUSTED EBITDA
| Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
| October 1, 2022 | October 2, 2021 | October 1, 2022 | October 2, 2021 | |||||||||||||
| Net Income | $ | 16,063 | $ | 12,573 | $ | 41,973 | $ | 31,691 | ||||||||
| Add: | Interest expense | 1,003 | 1,475 | 2,804 | 5,362 | |||||||||||
| Income tax expense | 1,257 | 4,902 | 8,699 | 10,005 | ||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 11,033 | 11,461 | 33,091 | 33,397 | ||||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | 5,634 | 4,297 | 15,249 | 12,087 | ||||||||||||
| Acquisition-related costs* | 1,043 | (23 | ) | 892 | 607 | |||||||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 36,033 | $ | 34,685 | $ | 102,708 | $ | 93,149 | ||||||||
* Acquisition-related costs include contingent consideration fair value adjustments.
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP EPS TO ADJUSTED EPS
| Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
| October 1, 2022 | October 2, 2021 | October 1, 2022 | October 2, 2021 | |||||||||||||
| Net Income - per diluted share | $ | 1.05 | $ | 0.83 | $ | 2.75 | $ | 2.19 | ||||||||
| Per diluted share adjustments: | ||||||||||||||||
| Add: | Amortization expense of intangible assets and acquisition-related costs | 0.59 | 0.57 | 1.66 | 1.77 | |||||||||||
| Income tax expense | (0.14 | ) | (0.15 | ) | (0.42 | ) | (0.46 | ) | ||||||||
| Adjusted EPS | $ | 1.50 | $ | 1.25 | $ | 3.99 | $ | 3.50 | ||||||||
