Chris DeAlmeida
Analyst · CJS Securities. You may proceed
Thank you, Mark, and thanks for joining us. For the second quarter 2018, we reported net income of $2.2 million or $0.08 diluted earnings per share. These results compare to a net loss of $2.3 million or an $0.08 diluted loss per share for the same period a year ago. Contract revenues for the second quarter 2018 were $160 million of which, 51% came from our Marine segment and 49% came from our Concrete segment. Within the Marine segment, 37% of second quarter 2018 revenue was generated from federal, state and local government agencies while 63% was generated from the private sector. This compares to 64% of second quarter 2017 revenues being generated from federal, state, and local government agencies and 36% from the private sector. In the Concrete segment, over 80% of second quarter 2018 revenue was generated from the private sector as compared to 84% in the prior year period. As we move forward, we expect to continue to see a higher mix of private sector revenues driven by the contract we are pursuing, and the overall mix of our concrete and industrial business. Second quarter 2018 gross profit was $21 million or a gross margin of 13% which compared to second quarter 2017 gross profit of $15 million or a gross margin or 11%. SG&A expense for the second quarter 2018 was $17 million or 10% of contract revenue. This is compared to second quarter 2017 SG&A expense of $18 million or 13% of contract revenues. As we move forward, we expect to continue to see leverage from our SG&A expense as a percent of revenue. Second quarter 2018 EBITDA was $12.5 million or an 8% EBITDA margin. This compares to second quarter 2017 EBITDA of $5.1 million or a 4% EBITDA margin. For the second quarter 2018, we bid on approximately been on $658 million worth of opportunities and we are successful in $125 million. This resulted in a 22% run rate for the quarter and a book-to-bill ratio of just under 1x. As of June 30th, 2018, we had backlog of work under contract of $341 million of which, $185 million was related to the Marine segment and $156 million was related to the Concrete segment. Additionally, we're the apparent low bidder or have been awarded subsequent to the end of the second quarter $135 million of additional projects. Of that, $108 million is related to the Marine segment and $27 million is related to the Concrete segment. In total, this means we currently have over $476 million of projects between backlog and low bid. While backlog can fluctuate due to the tiny and mixed awards, we believe our current level of backlog, low bid and future opportunities supports our outlook for 2018. Now turning to the balance sheet, as of June 30th, 2018, we had $6.3 million of cash on hand and access to $18 million under our revolving line of credit. We ended the quarter with approximately $90 million in total debt outstanding of which, $18 million was related to revolver and $72 million was related to the term loan. Total debt outstanding increased during the second quarter due to the timing of general working capital needs primarily associated with the mobile placement of certain projects. We expect our debt levels will decrease as the year progresses and we remain focused on reducing debt with excess free cash flows. Additionally, we remain in compliance with our financial covenant including being well below the 3x leverage ratio required at the end of the second quarter. Subsequent to the end of the second quarter, we amended our credit agreement with the goal of providing greater flexibility while reducing overall cost. This amendment converts the existing $185 million credit facility to a $160 million credit facility of which $60 million is a term loan and $100 million is a revolver. Additionally, the amendment extended to credit facility into 2023 and reduces required term loan amortization. Our leverage ratio requirements remain unchanged at 3x the trailing 12 months adjusted EBITDA. Additionally, this amendment reduces the overall interest expense at higher levered ratios. Due to the extension of this facility and related terms, we will be extinguishing the remaining unamortized fees from the original facility. As a result, interest expense in the third quarter 2018 will be higher by approximately $2.1 million. The new fees associated with this amendment are approximately $900,000 and will be amortized over the new term for five years. Total debt outstanding post the transaction is approximately $90 million with approximately $70 million available under the revolving line of credit. We are pleased with this amendment and the flexibility it provides us. We also are pleased with the continued robust support from our lenders and we look forward to a continued, long relationship. We believe our liquidity position is more than adequate for general business requirements and for servicing our debt going forward. Additionally, our bonding program remains solid and is more than adequate to support our bid activities. As we look ahead, we are pleased with the level of opportunities we have in front of us across our business sectors. Our backlog and low bid activity remains strong. And we're optimistic given the healthy bid opportunities we have been seeing over the past several months. Currently, we have over $1 billion worth of total bids outstanding, of which, $484 million is related to the Marine segment, and $590 million is related to the Concrete segment. Additionally, given our strong performance in the first half of 2018, we are increasing our full-year 2018 EBITDA outlook to the range of $45 million to $50 million. Going forward, we will focus on maintaining our improvements in the Marine business while seeking growth opportunities in our Concrete business. Additionally, we will continue to focus on developing our industrial services, both on and off the water. In closing, we are pleased with how 2018 is shaping up and remain excited about the future. With that I'll turn the call back over to the operator to begin the Q&A portion of the call.