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Limbach Holdings Inc | NASDAQ:LMB | NASDAQ | Common Stock |
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Q3 2018 Revenues up 11.3% Versus Prior Year; Aggregate Backlog of $487.5 million at Quarter End
Conference Call Scheduled for 9:00am ET Tuesday November 20, 2018
Limbach Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: LMB) (“Limbach” or the “Company”) today announced its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2018. Total third quarter 2018 revenues increased 11.3% from the prior year period to $135.1 million. Construction segment revenue grew 14.2% from the prior year period and accounted for 81% of total revenue.
The following are other key financial highlights of the quarter:
Limbach and its Mid-Atlantic Region:
The Mid-Atlantic region is strategically important for Limbach due to its concentration of end-market verticals that align well with Limbach’s experience and expertise (e.g., education, transportation, healthcare, state and federal government). Over many years and several market cycles, the region has experienced stable demand for non-residential construction. The Mid-Atlantic region has been among the Company’s most profitable operations and maintains a core group of talented staff with strong regional customer relationships.
Additional Information
Management Commentary
Charlie Bacon, CEO of Limbach, commented, “While we are very pleased with the operating performance of our business as a whole, we are very disappointed with the financial performance of our Mid-Atlantic region. The additional expenses were primarily caused by elevated market activity and a resulting shortage of skilled labor. The Company has taken a number of actions that will be discussed in our earnings call. The Mid-Atlantic region has a long history of profitable operations, and we believe that it is one of the best regions in the U.S. for our business to operate within. We maintain a core group of talented staff and craft workers in this region along with a strong set of relationships with our customers.”
Mr. Bacon concluded, “Our booked backlog and promised work has us set up well for 2019 and into 2020, allowing us to be disciplined in our sales approach. Despite the challenges in the Mid-Atlantic region, we continued to report solid revenue growth and expansion throughout several markets. We continue to observe favorable trends that should support the performance of our business units into 2019, and we expect to report solid progress in the coming quarter.”
Third Quarter Summary
Revenues
Third quarter 2018 revenues of $135.1 million were up 11.3% versus $121.3 million for the prior year period, led by Construction segment growth. Construction segment revenues of $109.4 million were up 14.2% while Service segment revenues of $25.7 million were up 0.6%.
Gross Margin
Gross margin for the third quarter of 2018 was 7.9%, compared with 12.7% in the prior year period. Service segment gross margin improved to 22.3%, compared with 20.9% in the prior year period, as Service work volume increased along with more favorable project pricing. Construction segment gross margin decreased $5.1 million due to the project write downs referenced above. As a result, Construction segment gross margin was 4.5% for the third quarter of 2018 compared to 10.5% for the prior year period. Excluding the third quarter 2018 results of the Mid-Atlantic region, consolidated gross margin would have been 15.4%. On a dollar basis, gross profit in the third quarter of 2018 was $10.7 million, compared with $15.4 million for the prior year period.
Selling, General and Administrative (“SG&A”) Expense
Third quarter 2018 SG&A expenses were $13.3 million, compared to $13.6 million in the prior year period and $13.7 million in the second quarter of 2018. The reduction in SG&A expenses was primarily due to the absence of nonrecurring professional fees that were incurred in the prior year period. As a percentage of total revenue, third quarter 2018 SG&A expenses accounted for 9.9% compared with 11.2% in the third quarter of 2017 and 9.8% in the second quarter of 2018. SG&A expenses as a percentage of revenue declined on a year over year basis as the Company was able to hold expenses relatively level while revenues continued to grow.
Net Loss
Net loss attributable to the Company’s common stockholders for the third quarter of 2018 was ($3.5) million, compared with net loss of ($0.9) million in the prior year period.
Nine Months YTD Summary
Revenues
For the first nine months of 2018, revenues were $395.1 million, up 11.5% from $354.3 million for the prior year period. Construction segment revenues of $319.9 million were up 12.9% while Service segment revenues of $75.2 million were up 6.1%.
Gross Margin
Gross margin for the first nine months of 2018 was 10.1%, compared with 12.6% in the prior year period. Service segment gross margin was 21.3%, compared with 20.8% in the prior year period. During the first nine months of 2018, Construction segment gross margins were negatively impacted by write downs of approximately $18.0 million on nine jobs, $17.0 million of which was in the Mid-Atlantic region. As a result, Construction segment gross margin was 7.4% for the first nine months of 2018 compared to 10.6% for the comparable 2017 period. Excluding the results of the Mid-Atlantic region for the first nine months of 2018, gross margin would have been 15.3%. For the first nine months of 2018, one project in the Service segment experienced a write down of $1.5 million. On a dollar basis, gross profit for the first nine months of 2018 was $39.8 million, compared with $44.7 million for the prior year period.
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
SG&A expense for the first nine months of 2018 was $42.7 million, compared to $41.0 million in the prior year period. For the nine months ended September 30, 2018, Corporate SG&A expense included higher salary and benefit costs relative to the prior year period of $2.7 million associated with new hires at the Company’s branches. For the nine-month period, the Company incurred $1.7 million of stock-based compensation expense associated with the grant of restricted stock units, an increase of $0.9 million versus the prior year period. The increases were partially offset by a $3.2 million reduction in payroll-related incentive compensation expense along with an $0.8 million reduction in nonrecurring professional fees. As a percentage of total revenue, SG&A for the first nine months of 2018 accounted for 10.8% compared with 11.6% in the prior year period. SG&A expense as a percentage of revenue declined as revenues grew at a faster rate than SG&A expense.
Net Loss
Net loss attributable to the Company’s common stockholders for the first nine months of 2018 was ($7.3) million, compared with a net loss of ($1.9) million in the prior year period.
Backlog
Aggregate backlog at September 30, 2018 was $487.5 million compared with $492.5 million at June 30, 2018 and $461.4 million at December 31, 2017. The Company also has commitments for $354 million of Construction segment work which has not yet been recorded as backlog. Construction segment backlog at September 30, 2018 was $435.8 million compared to $445.3 million at June 30, 2018 and $426.7 million at December 31, 2017. Service segment backlog at September 30, 2018 was $51.7 million, compared to $47.2 million as of June 30, 2018 and $34.7 million at December 31, 2017. The Company expects approximately $112.3 million of total backlog to be converted to revenues within the current fiscal year.
Balance Sheet and Refinancing
As a result of the losses incurred in the Mid-Atlantic region as of September 30, 2018, the Company was not in compliance with the senior leverage and fixed charge coverage ratios required under its senior credit agreement. As a result of the lack of a permanent waiver of the covenant noncompliance from the lenders, the Company had to reclassify its bank debt as a current liability as of the end of the third quarter. As a result, at September 30, 2018, the Company had current assets of $210.2 million and current liabilities of $212.3 million resulting in a working capital deficit of $2.2 million. Based on the third quarter 2018 long-term debt reclassification, long-term debt was $2.6 million at September 30, 2018, compared to $20.6 million at December 31, 2017.
The lenders have requested that the Company seek alternative financing. On November 19, 2018, the Company and the lenders executed a Limited, Conditional and Temporary Waiver and Amendment Related to Loan Documents (the “Temporary Waiver”), which among other things, provides for a temporary waiver of the aforementioned covenant violations through November 30, 2018. The Temporary Waiver contains terms that the Company expects will be included in a restructured credit agreement with certain existing lenders. It is anticipated that the terms of the restructured credit agreement with these existing lenders will allow the Company to smoothly transition from the existing lenders to a new lending group.
To assist in the refinancing effort, the Company has engaged a middle market financial institution that is currently a member of Limbach's existing bank group. This institution is seeking to underwrite and hold approximately $15 million of a $30 million revolving credit facility; to syndicate the balance of the revolving credit facility; and to place up to $50 million of term debt. The proceeds of the new financing would be used to retire the Company's existing indebtedness, to pay fees and expenses, and for general corporate purposes. The contemplated financing remains subject to underwriting, syndication and other customary terms and conditions.
Dunbar Acquisition Update
On November 18, 2018, the Company received a termination notice of the Stock Purchase Agreement relating to its previously announced pending acquisition of Dunbar Mechanical, Inc.
2018 Guidance
The Company is maintaining its previously updated guidance, announced on November 15, 2018, as summarized in the table below.
FY 2018 Estimates Current Previous Revenues $530 - $550 million $530 - $550 million Adjusted EBITDA* $8 - $10 million $8 - $10 millionWith respect to projected fiscal year 2018 Adjusted EBITDA, a quantitative reconciliation is not available without unreasonable efforts due to the high variability, complexity and low visibility with respect to taxes and other items, which are excluded from Adjusted EBITDA. The Company expects the variability of this item to have a potentially unpredictable, and potentially significant, impact on future GAAP financial results.
Conference Call Details
Date: Tuesday, November 20, 2018 Time: 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time Participant Dial-In Numbers: Domestic callers: (866) 604-1698 International callers: (201) 389-0844Access by Webcast
The call will also be simultaneously webcast over the Internet via the “Investor Relations” section of LMB’s website at www.limbachinc.com or by clicking on the conference call link: https://78449.themediaframe.com/dataconf/productusers/lmb/mediaframe/26937/indexl.html.
An audio replay of the call will be archived on the Company’s website for 365 days.
About Limbach
Founded in 1901, Limbach is the 9th largest mechanical systems solutions firm in the United States as determined by Engineering News Record. Limbach provides building infrastructure services, with an expertise in the design, installation and maintenance of HVAC and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems for a diversified group of commercial and institutional building owners. Limbach employs more than 1,500 employees in 14 offices throughout the United States. The Company’s full life-cycle capabilities, from concept design and engineering through system commissioning and recurring 24/7 service and maintenance, position Limbach as a value-added and essential partner for building owners, construction managers, general contractors and energy service companies.
Forward-Looking Statements
We make forward-looking statements in this press release within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements relate to expectations or forecasts for future events, including, without limitation, our earnings, adjusted EBITDA, revenues, expenses, capital expenditures or other future financial or business performance or strategies, results of operations or financial condition, and in particular statements regarding the timing of the recognition of backlog as revenue, the timing of the completion of projects in the Mid-Atlantic branch, the potential for recovery of cost overruns, the ability of the Company to successfully remedy the issues that have led to write-downs in its Mid-Atlantic branch, and the ability of the Company to enter into a restructured credit agreement with its existing lenders and to refinance its existing credit facilities on favorable terms or at all. These statements may be preceded by, followed by or include the words “may,” “might,” “will,” “will likely result,” “should,” “estimate,” “plan,” “project,” “forecast,” “intend,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “seek,” “continue,” “target” or similar expressions. These forward-looking statements are based on information available to us as of the date they were made and involve a number of risks and uncertainties which may cause them to turn out to be wrong. Accordingly, forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing our views as of any subsequent date, and we do not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date they were made, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities laws. As a result of a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties, our actual results or performance may be materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Please refer to our most recent annual report on Form 10-K, as well as our subsequent filings on Form 10-Q and Form 8-K, which are available on the SEC’s website (www.sec.gov), for a full discussion of the risks and other factors that may impact any forward-looking statements in this press release.
LIMBACH HOLDINGS, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
Three months endedSeptember 30,
Nine months endedSeptember 30,
(in thousands, except share and per share data) 2018 2017 2018 2017 Revenue $ 135,062 $ 121,299 $ 395,142 $ 354,327 Cost of revenue 124,372 105,889 355,367 309,610 Gross profit 10,690 15,410 39,775 44,717 Operating expenses: Selling, general and administrative expenses 13,325 13,609 42,676 40,963 Amortization of intangibles 304 807 975 2,831 Total operating expenses 13,629 14,416 43,651 43,794 Operating income (loss) (2,939 ) 994 (3,876 ) 923 Other income (expenses): Interest expense, net (787 ) (545 ) (2,355 ) (1,562 ) Gain (loss) on disposition of property and equipment 36 7 76 (130 ) Total other expenses (751 ) (538 ) (2,279 ) (1,692 ) Income (loss) before income taxes (3,690 ) 456 (6,155 ) (769 ) Income tax provision (benefit) (185 ) 328 (936 ) (352 ) Net income (loss) (3,505 ) 128 (5,219 ) (417 ) Dividends on cumulative redeemable convertible preferred stock - 149 (113 ) 631 Premium paid on redemption of redeemable convertible preferred stock - 847 2,219 847 Net loss attributable to Limbach Holdings, Inc. common stockholders $ (3,505 ) $ (868 ) $ (7,325 ) $ (1,895 )Earnings Per Share (“EPS”)
Basic loss per share for common stock: Net loss attributable to Limbach Holdings, Inc. common stockholders $ (0.46 ) $ (0.12 ) $ (0.97 ) $ (0.25 ) Diluted loss per share for common stock: Net loss attributable to Limbach Holdings, Inc. common stockholders $ (0.46 ) $ (0.12 ) $ (0.97 ) $ (0.25 ) Weighted average number of shares outstanding: Basic 7,574,545 7,471,587 7,552,945 7,460,277 Diluted 7,574,545 7,471,587 7,552,945 7,460,277LIMBACH HOLDINGS, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
September 30, December 31, 2018 2017 (in thousands, except share and per share data) (Unaudited) ASSETS Current assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 526 $ 626 Restricted cash 113 113 Accounts receivable, net 140,329 129,343 Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts 32,407 33,006 Other current assets 36,800 3,172 Total current assets 210,175 166,260 Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $10.7 million and $7.8 million at September 30, 2018 and December 31, 2017, respectively 20,029 17,918 Intangible assets, net 13,250 14,225 Goodwill 10,488 10,488 Deferred tax asset 4,695 3,664 Other assets 35 465 Total assets $ 258,672 $ 213,020 LIABILITIES Current liabilities Current portion of long-term debt $ 36,628 $ 6,358 Accounts payable, including retainage 60,138 67,438 Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts 52,420 28,543 Accrued income taxes - 2,220 Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 63,157 30,925 Total current liabilities 212,343 135,484 Long-term debt 2,644 20,556 Other long-term liabilities 1,187 861 Total liabilities 216,174 156,901 Commitments and contingencies Redeemable convertible preferred stock, net, par value $0.0001, 1,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2018 and 280,000 issued and outstanding at December 31, 2017 ($7,853 redemption value at December 31, 2017) - 7,959 STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY Common stock, $0.0001 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized, 7,590,778 issued and outstanding at September 30, 2018 and 7,504,133 at December 31, 2017 1 1 Additional paid-in capital 54,295 54,738 Accumulated deficit (11,798 ) (6,579 ) Total stockholders’ equity 42,498 48,160 Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $ 258,672 $ 213,020LIMBACH HOLDINGS, INC.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
Nine months ended September 30, (in thousands) 2018 2017 Cash flows from operating activities: Net loss $ (5,219 ) $ (417 ) Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 4,216 7,383 Provision for doubtful accounts 57 289 Stock-based compensation expense 1,663 924 Amortization of debt issuance costs 229 135 Deferred income tax benefit (1,031 ) (349 ) Accretion of preferred stock discount to redemption value - 19 (Gain) loss on sale of property and equipment (76 ) 130 Changes in operating assets and liabilities: (Increase) decrease in accounts receivable (11,043 ) (5,712 ) (Increase) decrease in costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts 599 2,280 (Increase) decrease in other current assets (33,976 ) 71 (Increase) decrease in other assets 430 1 Increase (decrease) in accounts payable (7,300 ) (704 ) Increase (decrease) in billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts 23,877 (6,123 ) Increase (decrease) in accrued taxes (2,220 ) - Increase (decrease) in accrued expenses and other current liabilities 31,687 (3,206 ) Increase (decrease) in other long-term liabilities 326 (62 ) Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 2,219 (5,341 ) Cash flows from investing activities: Proceeds from sale of property and equipment 160 48 Advances to joint ventures 1 (1 ) Purchase of property and equipment (3,448 ) (2,329 ) Net cash used in investing activities (3,287 ) (2,282 ) Cash flows from financing activities: Increase in bank overdrafts 757 - Payments on Credit Agreement term loan (2,400 ) (4,115 ) Proceeds from Credit Agreement revolver 101,016 74,762 Payments on Credit Agreement revolver (94,698 ) (62,547 ) Payments on term loan - (33 ) Proceeds from Bridge Term Loan 10,000 - Payments on Bridge Term Loan (2,014 ) - Payments on financed insurance premium - (1,747 ) Payments on capital leases (1,417 ) (1,250 ) Convertible preferred stock redeemed (9,191 ) (4,092 ) Convertible preferred stock dividends paid (875 ) - Taxes paid related to net-share settlement of equity awards (210 ) - Net cash provided by financing activities 968 978 Decrease in cash and cash equivalents (100 ) (6,645 ) Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 626 7,406 Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ 526 $ 761 Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information Noncash investing and financing transactions: Property and equipment acquired financed with capital leases $ 1,989 $ 1,344 Interest paid $ 2,125 $ 1,427 Financed insurance premium $ - $ 2,135 LIMBACH HOLDINGS, INC Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) Three months ended September 30, Increase/(Decrease) (in thousands, except for percentages) 2018 2017 $ % Revenue Construction $ 109,389 $ 95,779 13,610 14.2% Service 25,673 25,520 153 0.6% Total revenue 135,062 121,299 13,763 11.3% Gross profit: Construction 4,967 10,068 (5,101) -50.7% Service 5,723 5,342 381 7.1% Total gross profit 10,690 15,410 (4,720) -30.6% Selling, general and administrative expenses: Construction 7,770 6,394 1,376 21.5% Service 3,680 3,545 135 3.8% Corporate 1,875 3,670 (1,795) -48.9% Total selling, general and administrative expenses 13,325 13,609(284) -2.1% Amortization of intangibles (Corporate) 304 807 (503) -62.3% Operating income (loss): Construction (2,803) 3,674 (6,477) -176.3% Service 2,043 1,797 246 13.7% Corporate (2,179) (4,477) 2,298 51.3% Operating income (loss) $ (2,939) $ 994 (3,933) -395.7% LIMBACH HOLDINGS, INC Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited) Nine months ended September 30, Increase/(Decrease) (in thousands, except for percentages) 2018 2017 $ % Revenue Construction $ 319,934 $ 283,465 36,469 12.9% Service 75,208 70,862 4,346 6.1% Total revenue 395,142 354,327 40,815 11.5% Gross profit: Construction 23,738 29,997 (6,259) -20.9% Service 16,037 14,720 1,317 8.9% Total gross profit 39,775 44,717 (4,942) -11.1% Selling, general and administrative expenses: Construction 22,780 18,848 3,932 20.9% Service 11,516 10,547 969 9.2% Corporate 8,380 11,568 (3,188) -27.6% Total selling, general and administrative expenses 42,676 40,963
1,713 4.2% Amortization of intangibles (Corporate) 975 2,831 (1,856) -65.6% Operating income (loss): Construction 958 11,149 (10,191) -91.4% Service 4,521 4,173 348 8.3% Corporate (9,355) (14,399) 5,044 35.0% Operating income (loss) $ (3,876) $ 923 (4,799) 519.9%
* Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Adjusted EBITDA
In assessing the performance of our business, management utilizes a variety of financial and performance measures. The key measure is Adjusted EBITDA. Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure. We define Adjusted EBITDA as net income (loss) plus depreciation and amortization expense, interest expense, and taxes, as further adjusted to eliminate the impact of, when applicable, other non-cash items or expenses that are unusual or non-recurring that we believe do not reflect our core operating results. We believe that Adjusted EBITDA is meaningful to our investors to enhance their understanding of our financial performance for the current period and our ability to generate cash flows from operations that are available for taxes, capital expenditures and debt service. We understand that Adjusted EBITDA is frequently used by securities analysts, investors and other interested parties as a measure of financial performance and to compare our performance with the performance of other companies that report Adjusted EBITDA. Our calculation of Adjusted EBITDA, however, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies. When assessing our operating performance, investors and others should not consider this data in isolation or as a substitute for net income (loss) calculated in accordance with GAAP. Further, the results presented by Adjusted EBITDA cannot be achieved without incurring the costs that the measure excludes. A reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to net income (loss), the most comparable GAAP measure, is provided below.
Reconciliation of Net Loss to Adjusted EBITDA
Three months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30, (in thousands) 2018 2017 2018 2017 Net income (loss) $ (3,505) $ 128 $ (5,219) $ (417) Adjustments: Depreciation and amortization 1,418 2,025 4,216 7,383 Interest expense 787 545 2,355 1,562 Non-cash Stock-based compensation expense 542 924 1,663 924 Income tax provision (benefit) (185) 328 (936) (352) Adjusted EBITDA $ (943) $ 3,950 $ 2,079 $ 9,100
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Investor Relations:The Equity Group Inc.Jeremy Hellman, CFASenior Associate(212) 836-9626 / jhellman@equityny.comOrLimbach Holdings, Inc.John T. Jordan, Jr.Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer(301) 623-4799 / john.jordan@limbachinc.com
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