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FTI Consulting Reports Second Quarter 2015 Results
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- Second Quarter Revenues of
$449.1 Million - Second Quarter Adjusted EPS of
$0.50 ; Fully Diluted EPS of$0.52 - Company Updates 2015 Guidance to Revenues of between
$1.75 Billion and $1.85 Billion and Adjusted EPS of between$1.95 and $2.15
For the quarter, revenues decreased 1.1 percent to
Adjusted EPS, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Segment EBITDA are non-GAAP measures defined elsewhere in this press release and are reconciled to GAAP measures in the accompanying financial tables.
Commenting on these results,
Cash Position
Net cash provided by operating activities for the quarter was
Second Quarter Segment Results
Corporate Finance/Restructuring
Revenues in the Corporate Finance/Restructuring segment increased 4.9 percent to
Revenues in the
Revenues in the
Technology
Revenues in the Technology segment increased 1.8 percent to
Revenues in the
2015 Guidance
The Company now estimates that revenues for 2015 will be between
Second Quarter 2015 Conference Call
About
Use of Non-GAAP Measures
Note: We define Segment Operating Income (Loss) as a segment's share of consolidated operating income (Loss). We define Total Segment Operating Income (Loss) as the total of Segment Operating Income (Loss) for all segments, which excludes unallocated corporate expenses. We use Segment Operating Income (Loss) for the purpose of calculating Adjusted Segment EBITDA. We define Adjusted EBITDA as consolidated net income (loss) before income tax provision, other non-operating income (expense), depreciation, amortization of intangible assets, remeasurement of acquisition-related contingent consideration, special charges, goodwill impairment charges and loss on early extinguishment of debt. We define Adjusted Segment EBITDA as a segment's share of consolidated operating income before depreciation, amortization of intangible assets, remeasurement of acquisition-related contingent consideration, special charges and goodwill impairment charges. We define Total Adjusted Segment EBITDA as the total of Adjusted Segment EBITDA for all segments, which excludes unallocated corporate expenses. We define Adjusted Segment EBITDA margin as Adjusted Segment EBITDA as a percentage of a segment's share of revenue. We use Adjusted Segment EBITDA to internally evaluate the financial performance of our segments because we believe it is a useful supplemental measure which reflects current core operating performance and provides an indicator of the segment's ability to generate cash. We also believe that these measures, when considered together with our GAAP financial results, provide management and investors with a more complete understanding of our operating results, including underlying trends, by excluding the effects of remeasurement of acquisition-related contingent consideration, special charges and goodwill impairment charges. In addition, EBITDA is a common alternative measure of operating performance used by many of our competitors. It is used by investors, financial analysts, rating agencies and others to value and compare the financial performance of companies in our industry. Therefore, we also believe that these measures, considered along with corresponding GAAP measures, provide management and investors with additional information for comparison of our operating results to the operating results of other companies.
We define Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Earnings per Diluted Share ("Adjusted EPS") as net income (loss) and earnings per diluted share, respectively, excluding the impact of remeasurement of acquisition-related contingent consideration, special charges, goodwill impairment charges and losses on early extinguishment of debt. We use Adjusted Net Income for the purpose of calculating Adjusted EPS. Management uses Adjusted EPS to assess total Company operating performance on a consistent basis. We believe that this measure, when considered together with our GAAP financial results, provides management and investors with a more complete understanding of our business operating results, including underlying trends, by excluding the effects of remeasurement of acquisition-related contingent consideration, special charges, goodwill impairment charges and losses on early extinguishment of debt. Non-GAAP financial measures are not defined in the same manner by all companies and may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies. Non-GAAP financial measures should be considered in addition to, but not as a substitute for or superior to, the information contained in our Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. Reconciliations of GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures are included elsewhere in this press release.
Safe Harbor Statement
This press release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which involve uncertainties and risks. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning our plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events, future revenues, future results and performance, expectations, plans or intentions relating to acquisitions and other matters, business trends and other information that is not historical, including statements regarding estimates of our future financial results. When used in this press release, words such as "estimates," "expects," "anticipates," "projects," "plans," "intends," "believes," "forecasts" and variations of such words or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, estimates of our future financial results, are based upon our expectations at the time we make them and various assumptions. Our expectations, beliefs and projections are expressed in good faith, and we believe there is a reasonable basis for them. However, there can be no assurance that management's expectations, beliefs and estimates will be achieved, and the Company's actual results may differ materially from our expectations, beliefs and estimates. Further, preliminary results are subject to normal year-end adjustments. The Company has experienced fluctuating revenues, operating income and cash flow in prior periods and expects that this will occur from time to time in the future. Other factors that could cause such differences include declines in demand for, or changes in, the mix of services and products that we offer, the mix of the geographic locations where our clients are located or where services are performed, adverse financial, real estate or other market and general economic conditions, which could impact each of our segments differently, the pace and timing of the consummation and integration of past and future acquisitions, the Company's ability to realize cost savings and efficiencies, competitive and general economic conditions, retention of staff and clients and other risks described under the heading "Item 1A Risk Factors" in the Company's most recent Form 10-K filed with the
FINANCIAL TABLES FOLLOW
FTI CONSULTING, INC. | ||
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | ||
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2015 AND 2014 | ||
(in thousands, except per share data) | ||
(unaudited) | ||
Three Months Ended | ||
June 30, | ||
2015 | 2014 | |
Revenues | $ 449,137 | $ 454,324 |
Operating expenses | ||
Direct cost of revenues | 291,469 | 295,549 |
Selling, general and administrative expense | 109,045 | 107,032 |
Special charges | -- | 9,364 |
Acquisition-related contingent consideration | (1,538) | (5) |
Amortization of other intangible assets | 3,007 | 3,452 |
401,983 | 415,392 | |
Operating income | 47,154 | 38,932 |
Other income (expense) | ||
Interest income and other | 950 | 1,448 |
Interest expense | (12,473) | (12,908) |
(11,523) | (11,460) | |
Income before income tax provision | 35,631 | 27,472 |
Income tax provision | 13,922 | 10,225 |
Net income | $ 21,709 | $ 17,247 |
Earnings per common share - basic | $ 0.53 | $ 0.43 |
Earnings per common share - diluted | $ 0.52 | $ 0.42 |
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic | 40,792 | 39,681 |
Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted | 41,696 | 40,750 |
Other comprehensive income, net of tax: | ||
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax of $0 | $ 13,298 | $ 7,694 |
Total other comprehensive income, net of tax | 13,298 | 7,694 |
Comprehensive income | $ 35,007 | $ 24,941 |
FTI CONSULTING, INC. | ||
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | ||
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2015 AND 2014 | ||
(in thousands, except per share data) | ||
(unaudited) | ||
Six Months Ended | ||
June 30, | ||
2015 | 2014 | |
Revenues | $ 881,475 | $ 879,876 |
Operating expenses | ||
Direct cost of revenues | 570,499 | 569,824 |
Selling, general and administrative expenses | 211,259 | 215,419 |
Special charges | -- | 9,364 |
Acquisition-related contingent consideration | (1,304) | (1,848) |
Amortization of other intangible assets | 6,019 | 8,068 |
786,473 | 800,827 | |
Operating income | 95,002 | 79,049 |
Other income (expense) | ||
Interest income and other | 813 | 2,451 |
Interest expense | (24,841) | (25,563) |
(24,028) | (23,112) | |
Income before income tax provision | 70,974 | 55,937 |
Income tax provision | 25,579 | 20,573 |
Net income | $ 45,395 | $ 35,364 |
Earnings per common share - basic | $ 1.12 | $ 0.89 |
Earnings per common share - diluted | $ 1.09 | $ 0.87 |
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic | 40,607 | 39,560 |
Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted | 41,529 | 40,604 |
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax: | ||
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax of $0 | $ (7,184) | $ 12,422 |
Total other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax | (7,184) | 12,422 |
Comprehensive income | $ 38,211 | $ 47,786 |
FTI CONSULTING, INC. | ||||||
OPERATING RESULTS BY BUSINESS SEGMENT | ||||||
Average | Revenue-- | |||||
Adjusted | Billable | Generating | ||||
Revenues | EBITDA | Margin | Utilization | Rate | Headcount | |
(in thousands) | (at period end) | |||||
Three Months Ended June 30, 2015 | ||||||
Corporate Finance/Restructuring | $ 109,113 | $ 22,032 | 20.2% | 70% | $ 394 | 775 |
Forensic and Litigation Consulting | 126,131 | 19,979 | 15.8% | 66% | $ 318 | 1,169 |
Economic Consulting | 108,698 | 15,292 | 14.1% | 71% | $ 530 | 554 |
Technology (1) | 61,826 | 12,166 | 19.7% | N/M | N/M | 364 |
Strategic Communications (1) | 43,369 | 5,631 | 13.0% | N/M | N/M | 551 |
$ 449,137 | 75,100 | 16.7% | 3,413 | |||
Corporate | (19,311) | |||||
Adjusted EBITDA | $ 55,789 | 12.4% | ||||
Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 | ||||||
Corporate Finance/Restructuring | $ 215,325 | $ 44,512 | 20.7% | 72% | $ 384 | 775 |
Forensic and Litigation Consulting | 249,396 | 42,050 | 16.9% | 67% | $ 318 | 1,169 |
Economic Consulting | 214,779 | 26,848 | 12.5% | 72% | $ 515 | 554 |
Technology (1) | 116,480 | 22,239 | 19.1% | N/M | N/M | 364 |
Strategic Communications (1) | 85,495 | 11,383 | 13.3% | N/M | N/M | 551 |
$ 881,475 | 147,032 | 16.7% | 3,413 | |||
Corporate | (32,575) | |||||
Adjusted EBITDA | $ 114,457 | 13.0% | ||||
Three Months Ended June 30, 2014 | ||||||
Corporate Finance/Restructuring | $ 104,020 | $ 19,133 | 18.4% | 71% | $ 412 | 713 |
Forensic and Litigation Consulting | 119,081 | 22,271 | 18.7% | 71% | $ 323 | 1,059 |
Economic Consulting | 117,227 | 18,043 | 15.4% | 78% | $ 522 | 525 |
Technology (1) | 60,720 | 15,104 | 24.9% | N/M | N/M | 328 |
Strategic Communications (1) | 53,276 | 5,834 | 10.9% | N/M | N/M | 566 |
$ 454,324 | 80,385 | 17.7% | 3,191 | |||
Corporate | (20,482) | |||||
Adjusted EBITDA | $ 59,903 | 13.2% | ||||
Six Months Ended June 30, 2014 | ||||||
Corporate Finance/Restructuring | $ 198,002 | $ 30,084 | 15.2% | 71% | $ 396 | 713 |
Forensic and Litigation Consulting | 240,510 | 48,765 | 20.3% | 73% | $ 319 | 1,059 |
Economic Consulting | 224,078 | 31,073 | 13.9% | 75% | $ 519 | 525 |
Technology (1) | 120,783 | 32,452 | 26.9% | N/M | N/M | 328 |
Strategic Communications (1) | 96,503 | 8,563 | 8.9% | N/M | N/M | 566 |
$ 879,876 | 150,937 | 17.2% | 3,191 | |||
Corporate | (39,838) | |||||
Adjusted EBITDA | $ 111,099 | 12.6% | ||||
(1) The majority of the Technology and Strategic Communications segments' revenues are not generated based on billable hours. Accordingly, utilization and average billable rate metrics are not presented as they are not meaningful as a segment-wide metric. | ||||||
FTI CONSULTING, INC. | ||||
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES | ||||
FOR THE THREE AND SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2015 AND 2014 | ||||
(in thousands, except per share data) | ||||
Three Months Ended June 30, | Six Months Ended June 30, | |||
2015 | 2014 | 2015 | 2014 | |
Net income | $ 21,709 | $ 17,247 | $ 45,395 | $ 35,364 |
Add back: | ||||
Special charges, net of tax effect (1) | -- | 5,523 | -- | 5,523 |
Remeasurement of acquisition-related contingent consideration, net of tax effect (2) | (1,005) | (164) | (1,005) | (1,514) |
Adjusted net income | $ 20,704 | $ 22,606 | $ 44,390 | $ 39,373 |
Earnings per common share – diluted | $ 0.52 | $ 0.42 | $ 1.09 | $ 0.87 |
Add back: | ||||
Special charges, net of tax effect (1) | -- | 0.14 | -- | 0.14 |
Remeasurement of acquisition-related contingent consideration, net of tax effect (2) | (0.02) | (0.01) | (0.02) | (0.04) |
Adjusted EPS – diluted | $ 0.50 | $ 0.55 | $ 1.07 | $ 0.97 |
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding – diluted | 41,696 | 40,750 | 41,529 | 40,604 |
(1) The tax effect takes into account the tax treatment and related tax rate(s) that apply to each adjustment in the applicable tax jurisdiction(s). As a result, the effective tax rate for the adjustments related to special charges for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 was 41.0%. The tax expense related to the adjustment for special charges for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 was $3.8 million, or a $0.09 impact on diluted earnings per share. In the three and six months ended, June 30, 2015, there were no special charges. (2) The tax effect takes into account the tax treatment and related tax rate(s) that apply to each adjustment in the applicable tax jurisdiction(s). As a result, the effective tax rates for the adjustments related to the remeasurement of acquisition-related contingent consideration for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 was 40.0%. The tax expense related to the remeasurement of acquisition-related contingent consideration for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 was $0.7 million, or a $0.02 impact on diluted earnings per share. The effective tax rates for the adjustments related to the remeasurement of acquisition-related contingent consideration for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 were 37.2% and 36.5%, respectively. The tax expense related to the remeasurement of acquisition-related contingent consideration for the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 was $0.1 million with no impact on diluted earnings per share and $0.9 million, or a $0.02 impact on diluted earnings per share. |
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RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME AND OPERATING INCOME TO ADJUSTED EBITDA | |||||||
(in thousands) | |||||||
Three Months Ended June 30, 2015 | Corporate Finance / Restructuring |
Forensic and Litigation Consulting |
Economic Consulting |
Technology |
Strategic Communications |
Corp HQ |
Total |
Net income | $ 21,709 | ||||||
Interest income and other | (950) | ||||||
Interest expense | 12,473 | ||||||
Income tax provision | 13,922 | ||||||
Operating income | $ 21,906 | $ 18,476 | $ 14,282 | $ 8,465 | $ 4,126 | $ (20,101) | $ 47,154 |
Depreciation and amortization | 682 | 922 | 886 | 3,508 | 515 | 790 | 7,303 |
Amortization of other intangible assets | 935 | 581 | 308 | 193 | 990 | -- | 3,007 |
Remeasurement of acquisition-related contingent consideration | (1,491) | -- | (184) | -- | -- | -- | (1,675) |
Adjusted EBITDA | $ 22,032 | $ 19,979 | $ 15,292 | $ 12,166 | $ 5,631 | $ (19,311) | $ 55,789 |
Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 | |||||||
Net income | $ 45,395 | ||||||
Interest income and other | (813) | ||||||
Interest expense | 24,841 | ||||||
Income tax provision | 25,579 | ||||||
Operating income | $ 42,670 | $ 38,950 | $ 24,578 | $ 14,663 | $ 8,323 | $ (34,182) | $ 95,002 |
Depreciation and amortization | 1,464 | 1,937 | 1,838 | 7,185 | 1,080 | 1,607 | 15,111 |
Amortization of other intangible assets | 1,869 | 1,163 | 616 | 391 | 1,980 | -- | 6,019 |
Remeasurement of acquisition-related contingent consideration | (1,491) | -- | (184) | -- | -- | -- | (1,675) |
Adjusted EBITDA | $ 44,512 | $ 42,050 | $ 26,848 | $ 22,239 | $ 11,383 | $ (32,575) | $ 114,457 |
Three Months Ended June 30, 2014 | Corporate Finance / Restructuring |
Forensic and Litigation Consulting |
Economic Consulting |
Technology |
Strategic Communications |
Corp HQ |
Total |
Net income | $ 17,247 | ||||||
Interest income and other | (1,448) | ||||||
Interest expense | 12,908 | ||||||
Income tax provision | 10,225 | ||||||
Operating income | $ 17,068 | $ 20,839 | $ 16,840 | $ 10,905 | $ 4,030 | $ (30,750) | $ 38,932 |
Depreciation and amortization | 854 | 1,019 | 981 | 3,981 | 677 | 904 | 8,416 |
Amortization of other intangible assets | 1,211 | 674 | 222 | 218 | 1,127 | -- | 3,452 |
Special charges | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 9,364 | 9,364 |
Remeasurement of acquisition-related contingent consideration | -- | (261) | -- | -- | -- | -- | (261) |
Adjusted EBITDA | $ 19,133 | $ 22,271 | $ 18,043 | $ 15,104 | $ 5,834 | $ (20,482) | $ 59,903 |
Six Months Ended June 30, 2014 | |||||||
Net income | $ 35,364 | ||||||
Interest income and other | (2,451) | ||||||
Interest expense | 25,563 | ||||||
Income tax provision | 20,573 | ||||||
Operating income | $ 25,675 | $ 46,241 | $ 29,270 | $ 23,971 | $ 5,035 | $ (51,143) | $ 79,049 |
Depreciation and amortization | 1,645 | 2,034 | 2,062 | 8,045 | 1,274 | 1,941 | 17,001 |
Amortization of other intangible assets | 3,426 | 1,424 | 528 | 436 | 2,254 | -- | 8,068 |
Special charges | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 9,364 | 9,364 |
Remeasurement of acquisition-related contingent consideration | (662) | (934) | (787) | -- | -- | -- | (2,383) |
Adjusted EBITDA | $ 30,084 | $ 48,765 | $ 31,073 | $ 32,452 | $ 8,563 | $ (39,838) | $ 111,099 |
FTI CONSULTING, INC. | ||
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS | ||
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2015 AND 2014 | ||
(in thousands) | ||
(unaudited) | ||
Six Months Ended | ||
June 30, | ||
2015 | 2014 | |
Operating activities | ||
Net income | $ 45,395 | $ 35,364 |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities: | ||
Depreciation and amortization | 15,111 | 18,138 |
Amortization of other intangible assets | 6,019 | 8,068 |
Acquisition-related contingent consideration | (1,304) | (1,848) |
Provision for doubtful accounts | 6,571 | 8,671 |
Non-cash share-based compensation | 10,581 | 15,194 |
Non-cash interest expense | 1,343 | 1,348 |
Other | (223) | (368) |
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects from acquisitions: | ||
Accounts receivable, billed and unbilled | (70,710) | (115,787) |
Notes receivable | (6,626) | (22,559) |
Prepaid expenses and other assets | (5,120) | 8,860 |
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other | (2,435) | 2,645 |
Income taxes | 16,458 | 4,832 |
Accrued compensation | (40,587) | (47,418) |
Billings in excess of services provided | (5,204) | 7,756 |
Net cash used in operating activities | (30,731) | (77,104) |
Investing activities | ||
Payments for acquisition of businesses, net of cash received | (576) | (15,611) |
Purchases of property and equipment | (17,533) | (21,778) |
Other | 64 | (6) |
Net cash used in investing activities | (18,045) | (37,395) |
Financing activities | ||
Payment of debt financing fees | (3,090) | -- |
Purchase and retirement of common stock | -- | (4,367) |
Net issuance of common stock under equity compensation plans | 8,662 | (2,692) |
Deposits | 2,423 | 11,580 |
Other | (326) | (891) |
Net cash provided by financing activities | 7,669 | 3,630 |
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | (2,585) | (552) |
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents | (43,692) | (111,421) |
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | 283,680 | 205,833 |
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | $ 239,988 | $ 94,412 |
FTI CONSULTING, INC. | ||
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | ||
AT JUNE 30, 2015 AND DECEMBER 31, 2014 | ||
(in thousands, except per share amounts) | ||
June 30, | December 31, | |
2015 | 2014 | |
Assets | (unaudited) | |
Current assets | ||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 239,988 | $ 283,680 |
Accounts receivable: | ||
Billed receivables | 419,906 | 381,464 |
Unbilled receivables | 298,964 | 248,462 |
Allowance for doubtful accounts and unbilled services | (169,570) | (144,825) |
Accounts receivable, net | 549,300 | 485,101 |
Current portion of notes receivable | 36,281 | 27,208 |
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 53,727 | 60,852 |
Current portion of deferred tax assets | 25,127 | 27,332 |
Total current assets | 904,423 | 884,173 |
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation | 80,527 | 82,163 |
Goodwill | 1,208,508 | 1,211,689 |
Other intangible assets, net of amortization | 70,356 | 77,034 |
Notes receivable, net of current portion | 120,076 | 122,149 |
Other assets | 53,174 | 53,319 |
Total assets | $ 2,437,064 | $ 2,430,527 |
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | ||
Current liabilities | ||
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other | $ 90,083 | $ 99,494 |
Accrued compensation | 183,416 | 220,959 |
Current portion of long-term debt | 11,000 | 11,000 |
Billings in excess of services provided | 30,122 | 35,639 |
Total current liabilities | 314,621 | 367,092 |
Long-term debt, net of current portion | 700,000 | 700,000 |
Deferred income taxes | 161,534 | 161,932 |
Other liabilities | 97,327 | 98,757 |
Total liabilities | 1,273,482 | 1,327,781 |
Stockholders' equity | ||
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; shares authorized ― 5,000; none outstanding | -- | -- |
Common stock, $0.01 par value; shares authorized ― 75,000; shares issued and outstanding ― 41,807 (2015) and 41,181 (2014) | 418 | 412 |
Additional paid-in capital | 415,793 | 393,174 |
Retained earnings | 834,823 | 789,428 |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (87,452) | (80,268) |
Total stockholders' equity | 1,163,582 | 1,102,746 |
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ 2,437,064 | $ 2,430,527 |
CONTACT:FTI Consulting, Inc. 1101 K Street NW Washington, DC 20005 +1.202.312.9100 Investor & Media Contact:Mollie Hawkes +1.617.747.1791 mollie.hawkes@fticonsulting.com