Q2 2010 Financial Highlights

  • Revenues increased 69.9% to $203.2 million from $119.6 million in Q2 2009
  • Net income of $7.1 million, or $0.16 per diluted share, compared to Q2 2009 net income of $8.6 million, or $0.26 per diluted share
  • $120.3 million in cash and short-term investments at June 30, 2010


Primoris Services Corporation (Nasdaq:PRIM) (Nasdaq:PRIMW) ("Primoris" or "Company") today announced financial results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2010. Primoris' results for the second quarter of 2010 included the results of James Construction Group (JCG), which was acquired on December 18, 2009, and Cravens Services, Inc., which was acquired on October 3, 2009. 

The Company also announced that on August 6, 2010, its Board of Directors declared a $0.025 per share cash dividend to stockholders of record as of September 30, 2010, payable on or about October 15, 2010.

Brian Pratt, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Primoris, commented, "The results for the past quarter demonstrate the benefits of being a diversified construction company, operating in different markets with an expanded geographical reach. We experienced a significant decline in revenues in our West Construction Segment where our industrial group continued to feel the effects of the cancellation of two major projects in 2009, while the underground and parking structure businesses were impacted by the macro-economic slowdown. However, as we head into the second half of the year, we have begun to see our underground business workload increase, especially in our Master Service Agreement work.  We also have announced the awards of two large traditional power plant projects this year for our West Construction Segment industrial group, and we expect to see revenue contributions from these projects beginning in the fourth quarter of this year. The new contracts have resulted in the rebound of our West Construction Segment backlog to more satisfactory levels from their lows in the third quarter of 2009. During the quarter, the East Construction Segment generated a strong financial performance, contributing to revenues, profits and backlog growth, and we expect this trend to continue for the rest of the year.

Company-wide, we have announced so far this year over $500 million in new, large-scale contracts involving heavy civil, underground, and power and energy-related projects. These awards have driven our current total backlog to over $1 billion, a more than 15% increase over total backlog at June 30, 2010. While we believe that our end markets are showing signs of strengthening, a more pronounced improvement is not likely until 2011. As we look ahead, we believe that our recent investment in WesPac Energy LLC will help broaden our exposure to a variety of pipeline, terminal, and energy-related infrastructure opportunities across North America. The investment may result in additional project opportunities for us as early as the second half of 2011. We continue to monitor our markets for growth opportunities, including potential acquisitions. We are supported in these efforts by a solid financial position and a proven, experienced team of industry professionals."   

2010 SECOND QUARTER RESULTS OVERVIEW

Revenues for the second quarter ended June 30, 2010 were $203.2 million, an increase of $83.6 million, or 69.9% from the same period in 2009. The increase in revenues was due primarily to the acquisitions in late 2009, which contributed $112.9 million in revenues for the 2010 second quarter.  Excluding the impact of the acquisitions, revenues for the 2010 second quarter declined by $29.3 million compared to the same period a year ago. The decline in revenues was across all business lines, but especially in pipeline and industrial projects in the West Construction segment, reflecting the slowdown in project awards in 2009.

Gross profit increased by $5.9 million, or 28.5%, for the 2010 second quarter from the same period one year ago, due primarily to a $12.8 million profit contribution from our acquisitions, as well as the successful close out of pipeline and industrial projects in the West Construction segment compared to the first quarter of 2009. Gross profit as a percent of revenues decreased to 13.1% from 17.3% in the 2009 second quarter, due primarily to lower utilization of equipment and manpower in the West Construction segment and to lower margins in the legacy companies of the East Construction segment. 

SEGMENT RESULTS

Effective January 1, 2010 our reportable operating segments are:

  • East Construction Services – incorporates JCG's construction business, located primarily in the southeastern United States, as well as businesses along the Gulf Coast region, including Cardinal Contractors, Inc., Cardinal Mechanical, and Cravens.    
  • West Construction Services – includes construction performed in the western United States, primarily in California and Nevada, by ARB, ARB Structures, Inc., and Stellaris LLC.    
  • Engineering – incorporates the results of Onquest, Inc. and Born Heaters Canada, ULC.
Segment Revenues          
(in thousands, except %)          
           
    For the three months ended June 30,
    2010 2009
Segment   Revenue % of Segment Revenue Revenue % of Segment Revenue
    (Unaudited)
East Construction Services   $120,471 59.3% $13,459 11.3%
West Construction Services   69,821 34.4% 92,788 77.6%
Engineering   12,895 6.3% 13,363 11.1%
Total   $203,187 100.0% $119,610 100.0%
           
           
    For the six months ended June 30,
    2010 2009
Segment   Revenue % of Segment Revenue Revenue % of Segment Revenue
    (Unaudited)
East Construction Services   $224,707 59.4% $28,198 11.6%
West Construction Services   129,708 34.3% 182,832 75.2%
Engineering   23,754 6.3% 32,130 13.2%
Total   $378,169 100.0% $243,160 100.0%
           
           
Segment Gross Margin          
(in thousands, except %)          
    For the three months ended June 30,
    2010 2009
Segment   Gross Profit % of Segment Revenue Gross Profit % of Segment Revenue
    (Unaudited)
East Construction Services    $13,593 11.3% $1,348 10.0%
West Construction Services   10,181 14.6% 18,128 19.5%
Engineering   2,862 22.2% 1,267 9.5%
Total   $26,636 13.1% $20,743 17.3%
           
    For the six months ended June 30,
    2010 2009
Segment   Gross Profit % of Segment Revenue Gross Profit % of Segment Revenue
    (Unaudited)
East Construction Services    $23,214 10.3% $3,058 10.8%
West Construction Services   22,392 17.3% 29,215 16.0%
Engineering   5,503 23.2% 2,976 9.3%
Total   $51,109 13.5% $35,249 14.5%

East Construction Services: The $107.0 million increase in revenues was attributable to the 2009 addition of JCG and, to a lesser extent, Cravens, offset by a $5.9 million revenue decline primarily in water and wastewater projects. The $12.2 million gross profit increase was due to the gross margin contribution from JCG compared to the second quarter of 2009. Gross margin for the second quarter of 2010 included $1.1 million of intangible amortization expense related to the JCG acquisition. Higher gross profit margin in the 2010 second quarter primarily reflected the increased margins associated with JCG projects compared to those of the water and wastewater projects in 2009.

West Construction Services: The $23.0 million decline in revenues for the second quarter 2010 was primarily attributable to lower project revenues from power plant, oil and gas, and parking structure projects. The $7.9 million decline in gross profit for the second quarter of 2010 was due primarily to the impact of significantly lower business volumes and the impact of profit of project close-outs of large power plant and pipeline projects in the second quarter of 2009.  The decline in gross profit margin was attributable to last year's benefit from higher project close-out margins.       

Engineering: Revenues decreased by $0.5 million from the second quarter of 2009, reflecting the benefit of the finalization of a large international project and several large domestic projects in 2009. Gross profit rose by $1.6 million, due to customer acceptance of a project in 2010 and lower profit margins in the 2009 period because of a reserve for completed work. The customer acceptance contributed toward an improved gross profit margin as a percent of revenues  to over 20% for the quarter.

Selling, general and administrative expenses ("SG&A") increased by $7.7 million, or 94.3%, for the 2010 second quarter compared to the prior year period. Approximately $6.0 million of the increase was attributable to the acquisitions of JCG and Cravens, with the balance of the increase attributable to higher professional fees, a decline in profit on sale of equipment and lower allocations of expenses to the cost of revenues reflecting the reduced West Construction segment operations. 

Operating income for the 2010 second quarter was $10.8 million, or 5.3% of total revenues, compared to $12.6 million, or 10.5% of total revenues, for the same period last year. 

Net other income for the second quarter of 2010 was $0.5 million compared to net other income of $1.4 million for the second quarter of 2009, due primarily to higher interest expense of $0.7 million on the subordinated debt associated with the JCG acquisition and to the expense of $0.3 million related to the change in fair value of the contingent acquisition earnout liabilities.

Income from continuing operations before provision for income taxes for the second quarter of 2010 was $11.3 million, or 5.5% of revenues, as compared to $14.0 million, or 11.7% of revenues, in the second quarter of 2009.

The provision for income taxes for the second quarter of 2010 was $4.2 million, for an effective tax rate of 37.1%, compared to $5.4 million, for an effective tax rate of 38.3%, in the prior year's quarter. 

Net income for the second quarter of 2010 was $7.1 million, or $0.16 per diluted share, compared to net income of $8.6 million, or $0.26 per diluted share, in the same period in 2009. Fully diluted shares outstanding for the second quarter of 2010 increased by 38.3% to 45.4 million from 32.8 million in last year's second quarter, due to the impact of 8.2 million shares issued for the JCG acquisition, 2.5 million shares issued as a final earn-out portion of the Rhapsody and Primoris merger, the conversion of 0.9 million warrants and the dilutive impact of the remaining 3.8 million warrants.

OTHER FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Primoris' balance sheet at June 30, 2010 reported cash and cash equivalents of $87.3 million, short-term investments of $33.0 million, working capital of $66.1 million, total debt and capital leases secured by equipment of $59.7 million, subordinated acquisition debt of $46.3 million and stockholders' equity of $159.9 million. Additionally, the balance sheet included a $9.9 million liability representing the estimated fair value for earn-out payments relating to the 2009 acquisitions. 

BACKLOG

At June 30, 2010, total backlog was $872.8 million, an increase of $77.4 million, or 9.7%, from total backlog of $795.4 million at December 31, 2009. Primoris expects that approximately $338.7 million, or 38.8%, of the total backlog at June 30, 2010, will be recognized as revenue during the remainder of 2010, with $210.5 million expected for the East Construction segment, $88.0 million for the West Construction segment, and $40.2 million for the Engineering segment.

Backlog should not be considered a comprehensive indicator of future revenues, as a portion of Primoris' revenues are derived from projects that are not part of a backlog calculation and projects in backlog may be cancelled by our customers.

CONFERENCE CALL

Brian Pratt, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Peter J. Moerbeek, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer will host a conference call today, August 9, 2010 at 11:30 am Eastern Time / 8:30 am Pacific Time to discuss the results. Interested parties may participate in the call by dialing (866) 255-7436 (Domestic) or (706) 634-4739 (International). The conference call will also be broadcast live via the Investor Relations section of Primoris' website at www.prim.com. Once at the Investor Relations section, please click on "Events & Presentations." If you are unable to participate in the live call, the conference call will be archived and can be accessed for approximately 90 days.

ABOUT PRIMORIS

Primoris, through various subsidiaries, is one of the largest specialty contractors and infrastructure companies in the United States. Serving diverse end markets, Primoris provides a wide range of construction, fabrication, maintenance and replacement services, as well as engineering services to major public utilities, petrochemical companies, energy companies, municipalities and other customers. With the recent acquisition of James Construction Group, Primoris has a significant presence in the Gulf States region where it provides heavy civil construction services. Primoris is also a leading water and wastewater contractor in the state of Florida, and a specialist in designing and constructing complex commercial and industrial concrete structures in California. For additional information on Primoris, please visit www.prim.com.

The Primoris Services Corporation logo is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=5527

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements, including with regard to the Company's future performance. Words such as "estimated," "believes," "expects," "projects," "may," and "future" or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements inherently involve risks and uncertainties, including without limitation, those described in this press release and those detailed in the "Risk Factors" section and other portions of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009 and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company's Form 10-Q expected to be filed on August 9, 2010. Primoris does not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities laws.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(Unaudited)
(In Thousands, Except Per Share Amounts)
         
     
  Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
  June 30, June 30,
  2010 2009 2010 2009
         
Revenues $203,187 $119,610 $378,169 $243,160
Cost of revenues 176,551 98,867 327,060 207,911
Gross profit 26,636 20,743 51,109 35,249
Selling, general and administrative expenses 15,823 8,143 29,269 15,559
Operating income 10,813 12,600 21,840 19,690
Other income (expense):        
Income from non-consolidated entities 1,756 1,736 2,724 3,903
Foreign exchange gain (loss) 94 (26) 186 203
Other expense (322) -- (631) --
Interest income  153 205 333 464
Interest expense  (1,220) (539) (2,527) (1,065)
  461 1,376 85 3,505
         
Income from continuing operations, before provision for income taxes 11,274 13,976 21,925 23,195
Provision for taxes (4,187) (5,355) (8,140) (8,954)
Income from continuing operations 7,087 8,621 13,785 14,241
Loss on discontinued operations, net of income taxes --  (41) -- (21)
Net income $7,087 $8,580 $13,785 $14,220
         
Earnings per share:        
Basic:        
Income from continuing operations $0.16 $0.26 $0.36 $0.45
Income on discontinued operations $ -- $ -- $ -- $ --
Net income $0.16 $0.26 $0.36 $0.45
         
Diluted:
Income from continuing operations $0.16 $0.26 $0.30 $0.44
Income on discontinued operations $ -- $ -- $ -- $ --
Net income $0.16 $0.26 $0.30 $0.44
Weighted average common shares outstanding        
Basic 43,163 32,477 38,210 31,303
Diluted 45,407 32,835 45,451 32,477
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
(In Thousands, Except Share Amounts)
   
     
  June 30, 2010 December 31, 2009
ASSETS    
     
Current assets:    
Cash and cash equivalents $87,283 $90,004
Short-term investments 33,000 30,058
Restricted cash 9,310 6,845
Accounts receivable, net 121,928 108,492
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings 22,091 11,378
Inventory 19,922 22,275
Deferred tax assets 5,630 5,630
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 12,375 5,501
Current assets from discontinued operations -- 5,304
Total current assets 311,539 285,487
Property and equipment, net 97,269 92,568
Investment in non-consolidated entities 3,133 5,599
Intangible assets, net  29,818 32,695
Goodwill 59,678 59,678
Total assets $501,437 $476,027
     
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY    
     
Current liabilities:    
Accounts payable $64,392 $62,568
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings 117,572 114,035
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 37,819 34,992
Distributions and dividends payable 1,107 2,987
Current portion of long-term debt 9,694 6,482
Current portion of capital leases 3,537 4,220
Current portion of subordinated debt  10,575 10,397
Current liabilities of discontinued operations 733 6,511
Total current liabilities 245,429 242,192
Long-term debt, net of current portion 39,922 26,368
Long-term capital leases, net of current portion 6,512 7,734
Long-term subordinated debt, net of current portion 35,758 43,853
Deferred tax liabilities 2,643 2,643
Contingent earnout liabilities 9,910 9,278
Other long-term liabilities 1,354 --
Total liabilities 341,528 332,068
     
Commitments and contingencies    
Stockholders' equity    
Preferred stock--$.0001 par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized, 0 issued and outstanding at June 30, 2010 and 81,852.78 at December 31, 2009 -- --
Common stock--$.0001 par value, 90,000,000 shares authorized, 44,238,611 and 32,704,903 issued and outstanding at June 30,2010 and December 31,2009 4 3
Additional paid-in capital  105,348 100,644
Retained earnings 54,557 42,982
Accumulated other comprehensive income -- 330
Total stockholders' equity 159,909 143,959
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $501,437 $476,027
CONTACT:  Primoris Services Corporation
          Peter J. Moerbeek, Executive Vice President,
           Chief Financial Officer
          (949) 454-7121
          pmoerbeek@prim.com
         
          The Equity Group Inc.
          Devin Sullivan, Senior Vice President
          (212) 836-9608
          dsullivan@equityny.com
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