OREANDA-NEWS. Orion Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:ORN) (the “Company”), a leading specialty construction company, today reported a net loss for the three months ended June 30, 2017, of $2.3 million ($0.08 diluted loss per share).  These results compare to a net loss of $0.8 million ($0.03 diluted loss per share) for the same period a year ago.

“The second quarter was impacted by continued delays in our customers' ability to obtain necessary permits on certain projects in our marine segment,” said Mark Stauffer, Orion Group Holdings' President and Chief Executive Officer.  “These permitting delays, resulted in a resequencing of work on a couple of large projects, which led to increased costs as a result of idle crews and equipment.  While this situation is unfortunate, we have diligently worked with our customers on these impacted projects to expedite the permitting process and we believe the permits will be coming in the next couple of weeks.  Without these delays, our results for the second quarter would have been above market expectations due to solid job execution and continued strong demand for our services across both segments.  We are pleased with our progress in the second quarter, and believe we will see strong financial improvements in the back half of this year.  Additionally, we continue to focus on developing opportunities across the infrastructure, industrial, and building sectors through organic growth, greenfield expansion, and strategic acquisition opportunities.”

Second Quarter 2017 Highlights

  • Increased total backlog 12% year-over-year
  • Improved sequential win rate and book-to-bill metrics across both operating segments
  • Fully integrated the recently acquired Central Texas concrete company
  • Successfully pursued and were awarded multiple concrete projects in Central Texas extending into the San Antonio market
  • Further developed our targeted infrastructure, industrial and building sectors

Consolidated Results for the Second Quarter of 2017 compared to Second Quarter 2016

  • Contract revenues were $137.4 million, a decrease of 2.1%, as compared to revenues of $140.3 million.  The decrease is primarily attributable to delays in customers obtaining necessary permits, which caused interruptions in the execution of certain projects within the marine segment.
  • Gross profit was $15.4 million, or a gross profit margin of 11.2%, as compared to gross profit of $16.9 million, or a gross profit margin of 12.1%.  The decrease is primarily attributable to delays in customers obtaining necessary permits, which caused interruptions in the execution of certain projects within the marine segment.
  • Selling, General and Administrative (SG&A) expenses were $17.5 million, as compared to $16.9 million.  The increase is primarily attributable to the recently acquired Central Texas concrete company.
  • Net loss was $2.3 million, as compared to a net loss of $0.8 million.  Diluted loss per share was $0.08, as compared to $0.03.  The change is primarily attributable to delays in customers obtaining necessary permits which caused interruptions in the execution of certain projects within the marine segment.
  • EBITDA was $5.1 million, representing an 3.7% EBITDA margin which compares to EBITDA of $8.9 million, or a 6.4% EBITDA margin (EBITDA and EBITDA margin are non-GAAP measures, defined on pages 4-5 of this release; reconciliation tables are provided on Page 7).

Mr. Stauffer continued, "Overall our operations remained solid during the second quarter, with continued strong bid opportunities across both segments.  While permitting delays put pressure on the marine segment, the concrete segment performed as expected and halfway through the year, is on track to have solid performance.  During the second quarter, we completed the integration of our recently acquired Central Texas concrete company.  We are pleased with the operating performance and strong demand in Central Texas, including the geographic expansion efforts into the San Antonio market.”

Segment Results for Second Quarter 2017 Compared to Second Quarter 2016

Marine Segment

  • Contract revenues were $62.0 million, a decrease of $18.0 million, or 22.5%.  The decrease is primarily attributable to delays in customers obtaining necessary permits, which caused interruptions in the execution of certain projects within the marine segment.
  • Operating loss was $8.6 million, as compared to an operating loss of $1.2 million.  Operating margin for second quarter 2017 was (10.2)%, as compared to 0.2%.  The changes in operating loss and operating margin are primarily attributable to delays in customers obtaining necessary permits, which caused interruptions in the execution of certain projects within the marine segment.

  • Pre-tax loss was $7.8 million, as compared to $1.5 million. This decrease is primarily attributable to delays in customers obtaining necessary permits, which caused interruptions in the execution of certain projects.

  • EBITDA was $(1.2) million, representing a (2.0)% EBITDA margin which compares to EBITDA of $5.3 million, or a 6.7% EBITDA margin (EBITDA and EBITDA margin are non-GAAP measures, defined on pages 4-5 of this release; reconciliation tables are provided on pages 7-8).

Concrete Segment

  • Contract revenues were $75.4 million, an increase of $15.1 million, or 25.0%.  The increase is the result of the solid execution of operations, continued demand for services, and the inclusion of the recently acquired Central Texas concrete company.
  • Operating income was $6.2 million, an increase of $4.7 million.  Operating income margin for second quarter 2017 was 5.1%, as compared to 0.2%.  The improved operating income and operating margin are the result of solid execution of operations and better weather conditions compared to the prior year period.
  • Pre-tax income was $3.8 million, as compared to $0.1 million.  The improved operating income and operating margin are the result of solid execution of operations and better weather conditions compared to the prior year period.

  • EBITDA was $6.3 million, representing an 8.4% EBITDA margin which compares to EBITDA of $3.6 million, or a 6.0% EBITDA margin (EBITDA and EBITDA margin are non-GAAP measures, defined on pages 4-5 of this release; reconciliation tables are provided on pages 7-8).

Backlog

Backlog of work under contract as of June 30, 2017 was approximately $412 million, which compares with backlog under contract at June 30, 2016 of approximately $368 million, or an increase of 12% year-over-year.  Of the backlog as of June 30, 2017, approximately $210 million was attributable to the marine segment, while $202 million was attributable to the concrete segment.  Currently, the Company has approximately $583 million worth of bids outstanding, including approximately $34 million on which we are apparent low bidder, or have been awarded subsequent to the end of the second quarter, of which, approximately $26 million pertains to the marine segment and approximately $8 million is in the concrete segment.

"During the second quarter, we bid on approximately $471 million of opportunities and were successful on approximately $156 million," said Chris DeAlmeida, Orion Group Holdings' Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.  "This resulted in a 1.13 times book-to-bill ratio for the quarter and a 33% win rate.  In the marine segment, we bid on approximately $161 million during the second quarter 2017 and were successful on $34 million.  This resulted in a 0.54 times book-to-bill ratio and a win rate of 21.2% for the quarter.  In the concrete segment, we bid on approximately $310 million in work while being awarded approximately $122 million.  This resulted in a 1.61 times book-to-bill ratio and a win rate of 39.2% for the quarter.  Overall, we continue to see strong demand for our services with good bid opportunities across both business segments,” commented Mr. DeAlmeida.

Outlook

"As we look at the second half of 2017 and into next year, we expect high-quality bid opportunities to continue across each of the infrastructure, industrial, and building sectors we target," commented Mr. Stauffer.  "Our solid backlog level at quarter end, and the ongoing operational improvements, provides long-term visibility to support our future success.

"The infrastructure sector, which today is made up of our Marine Segment, continues to provide both public and private opportunities to maintain and expand marine facilities on and over U.S. waterways," continued Mr. Stauffer.  "Throughout our operating areas, market fundamentals remain positive, and we are seeing pockets of margin expansion in certain areas.  While prolonged permitting delays have continued to shift near term marine revenue to the right, we are committed to profitably delivering our services to meet our customers’ needs.  Private sector bid opportunities from downstream energy customers continue as they expand their waterside facilities associated with refining and storage.  Recreational demand continues to persist from private customers as local marinas are being expanded and remodeled, while business opportunities from cruise lines remain promising as we track opportunities related to new destinations, or refurbishment of existing destinations in the Caribbean.  In the public sector, we expect continued lettings from the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers, however we anticipate the federal government to still operate under continuing resolutions rather than appropriations for the upcoming fiscal year.

"Additionally, we continue to work on collaboration efforts between our current businesses to develop our service offerings in the industrial sector, and we are currently pursuing industrial construction projects.  The massive, long-term petrochemical driven opportunities along the Gulf Coast provides significant upside potential.  Specifically, the U.S. is on pace to become a net exporter of natural gas by 2018 as a result of the shale revolution, which has led to increased domestic production of natural gas.  According to the American Chemistry Council, there are 294 new projects planned in the petrochemical industry with a total new capital investment of $179 billion as of March 2017, much of which will occur in our existing markets.  This will lead to an outpaced growth in of the petrochemical industry that should account for more than half of the construction spending in the manufacturing sector.  As a result, we are aligning ourselves to leverage our skill sets and customer base to target projects in the industrial sector.

Mr. Stauffer continued, "The building sector, which today houses our Concrete Segment, is in solid shape as its three major metropolitan markets continuously retain their positions as leading destinations for families and businesses to reside.  Population growth throughout our markets continue to drive new distribution centers, office expansion, retail and grocery establishments and new multi-family housing units, educational facilities and medical facilities.  In Houston, warehouse construction and new education facilities comprised nearly half of the second quarter sales mix.  We are focused on expanding our Dallas-Fort Worth market share including targeting structural construction opportunities.  As anticipated, Central Texas operations are off to a great start, as we are seeing solid project execution and expanding market share along the I-35 corridor.  Sustained demand for concrete services in Houston and Dallas/Fort Worth markets coupled with the early progress being made in Central Texas, indicate the concrete segment should continue providing meaningful contribution to EBITDA during the second half of the year.  We maintain confidence in each of our current building sector markets and strongly believe there are additional market opportunities for us to pursue in the future,” concluded Mr. Stauffer.

Mr. DeAlmeida commented, "Each of the Company’s business sectors continued to see solid demand for services, and we placed competitive bids for projects throughout the second quarter.  While total bidding was lower than recent quarters due to timing, we remain encouraged by the volume and mix of projects scheduled or anticipated within our operating areas.

"As mentioned, the permitting delays we experienced during the second quarter continued to create volatility in our Marine Segment, which has impacted our future near-term financial results.  These delays affected various marine services including dredging services.  Unfortunately, making up the lost days of dredging services during 2017 will be difficult.  As a result, when compared to full year 2016 results, we are now targeting full year 2017 EBITDA to be neutral, to 10% growth.  Our goal is, and will always be, to deliver profitable returns to shareholders. Expansion of our existing operations or future operations in the infrastructure, industrial, or building sectors could provide further catalyst for EBITDA growth outperformance.  While we are disappointed with the second quarter and pressure it will put on our full year results, we remain excited about where the Company is headed and we remain committed to profitability during the full year 2017."

Conference Call Details

Orion Group Holdings will host a conference call to discuss results for the second quarter 2017 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time/9:00 a.m. Central Time on Thursday, August 3, 2017.  To participate in the call, please dial the Orion Group Holdings, Inc. Second Quarter 2017 Earnings Conference Call toll free at (855) 478-9690; participant code: 51019336.  

About Orion Group Holdings

Orion Group Holdings, Inc., a leading specialty construction company, provides services both on and off the water in the continental United States, Alaska, Canada and the Caribbean Basin through its heavy civil marine construction segment and its commercial concrete segment.  The Company’s heavy civil marine construction segment services includes marine transportation, facility construction, marine pipeline construction, marine environmental structures, dredging of waterways, channels and ports, environmental dredging, design, and specialty services.  Its commercial concrete segment provides turnkey concrete construction services including pour and finish, dirt work, layout, forming, rebar, and mesh across the light commercial, structural and other associated business areas.  The Company is headquartered in Houston, Texas with regional offices throughout its operating areas.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This press release includes the financial measures “EBITDA” and “EBITDA margin."  These measurements are “non-GAAP financial measures” under rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, including Regulation G.  The non-GAAP financial information may be determined or calculated differently by other companies.  By reporting such non-GAAP financial information, the Company does not intend to give such information greater prominence than comparable and other GAAP financial information, which information is of equal or greater importance.

Orion Group Holdings defines EBITDA as net income before net interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization.  EBITDA margin is calculated by dividing EBITDA for the period by contract revenues for the period.  The GAAP financial measure that is most directly comparable to EBITDA is net income, while the GAAP financial measure that is most directly comparable to EBITDA margin is operating margin, which represents operating income divided by contract revenues.  EBITDA and EBITDA margin are used internally to evaluate current operating expense, operating efficiency, and operating profitability on a variable cost basis, by excluding the depreciation and amortization expenses, primarily related to capital expenditures and acquisitions, and net interest and tax expenses.  Additionally, EBITDA and EBITDA margin provide useful information regarding the Company's ability to meet future debt repayment requirements and working capital requirements while providing an overall evaluation of the Company's financial condition.  In addition, EBITDA is used internally for incentive compensation purposes.  The Company includes EBITDA and EBITDA margin to provide transparency to investors as they are commonly used by investors and others in assessing performance.  EBITDA and EBITDA margin have certain limitations as analytical tools and should not be used as a substitute for operating margin, net income, cash flows, or other data prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States, or as a measure of the Company's profitability or liquidity.

Backlog

Backlog consists of projects under contract that have either (a) not been started, or (b) are in progress and not yet complete, and the Company cannot guarantee that the revenue projected in its backlog will be realized, or, if realized, will result in earnings.  Backlog can fluctuate from period to period due to the timing and execution of contracts.  Given the typical duration of the Company's projects, which generally range from three to nine months, the Company's backlog at any point in time usually represents only a portion of the revenue it expects to realize during a twelve-month period.

 

Orion Group Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In thousands, except share and per share information)
(Unaudited)
 
  Three months ended June 30, Six months ended June 30,
  2017 2016 2017 2016
  Unaudited Unaudited Unaudited Unaudited
Contract revenues $ 137,420   $ 140,301   276,177   269,924  
Costs of contract revenues 122,023   123,355   247,795   238,267  
Gross profit 15,397   16,946   28,382   31,657  
Selling, general and administrative expenses 17,528   16,899   32,507   32,437  
Loss (gain) on sale of assets, net 335   (234 ) (177 ) (606 )
Operating loss from operations (2,466 ) 281   (3,948 ) (174 )
Other (expense) income        
Other income 11   9   21   22  
Interest income —   —   —   1  
Interest expense (1,462 ) (1,600 ) (2,817 ) (3,117 )
Other expense, net (1,451 ) (1,591 ) (2,796 ) (3,094 )
Loss before income taxes (3,917 ) (1,310 ) (6,744 ) (3,268 )
Income tax benefit (1,624 ) (502 ) (2,643 ) (1,252 )
Net loss (2,293 ) (808 ) (4,101 ) (2,016 )
         
Basic loss per share $ (0.08 ) $ (0.03 ) $ (0.15 ) $ (0.07 )
Diluted loss per share $ (0.08 ) $ (0.03 ) $ (0.15 ) $ (0.07 )
Shares used to compute loss per share        
Basic 27,941,814   27,464,683   27,867,090   27,383,748  
Diluted 27,941,814   27,464,683   27,867,090   27,383,748  
Orion Group Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Selected Results of Operations
(In thousands, except share and per share information)
(Unaudited)
 
  Three months ended
June 30,		 Six months ended
June 30,
  2017 2016 2017 2016
Marine Segment        
  Contract revenues $ 62,003   $ 79,966   $ 129,183   $ 142,381  
  Operating loss (8,617 ) (1,212 ) (16,323 ) (4,354 )
         
Concrete Segment        
  Contract revenues $ 75,417   $ 60,335   $ 146,994   $ 127,543  
  Operating income 6,150   1,493   12,375   4,180  
Orion Group Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries
EBITDA and EBITDA Margin Reconciliations
(In Thousands, except margin data)
(Unaudited)
 
  Three months ended June 30, Six months ended June 30,
  2017 2016 2017 2016
         
Operating income (loss) $ (2,466 ) $ 281   $ (3,948 ) $ (174 )
Other income 11   9   21   22  
Depreciation and amortization 7,591   8,653   15,119   17,203  
EBITDA(1) $ 5,136   $ 8,943   $ 11,192   $ 17,051  
Operating income (loss) margin(2) (1.8 )% 0.2 % (1.4 )% — %
Impact of depreciation and amortization 5.5 % 6.2 % 5.5 % 6.4 %
EBITDA margin(1) 3.7 % 6.4 % 4.1 % 6.4 %

(1)  EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure that represents earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. EBITDA margin is a non-GAAP measure calculated by dividing EBITDA by contract revenues.
(2)  Operating margin is calculated by dividing operating income (loss), plus other income, by contract revenues.

Orion Group Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries
EBITDA and EBITDA Margin Reconciliations by Segment
(In Thousands, except margin data)
(Unaudited)
 
  Marine Segment
  Three months ended
June 30,		 Six months ended
June 30,
  2017 2016 2017 2016
         
Operating loss $ (8,617 ) $ (1,212 ) (16,323 ) (4,354 )
Other income 2,317   1,362   4,149   3,824  
Depreciation and amortization 5,087   5,176   10,342   10,243  
EBITDA(1) $ (1,213 ) $ 5,326   $ (1,832 ) $ 9,713  
Operating loss margin(2) (10.2 )% 0.2 % (9.4 )% (0.4 )%
Impact of depreciation and amortization 8.2 % 6.5 % 8.0 % 7.2 %
EBITDA margin(1) (2.0 )% 6.7 % (1.4 )% 6.8 %
  Concrete Segment
  Three months ended
June 30,		 Six months ended
June 30,
  2017 2016 2017 2016
         
Operating income $ 6,150   $ 1,493   12,375   4,180  
Other expense (2,306 ) (1,353 ) (4,128 ) (3,802 )
Depreciation and amortization 2,505   3,477   4,777   6,960  
EBITDA(1) $ 6,349   $ 3,617   $ 13,024   $ 7,338  
Operating income margin(2) 5.1 % 0.2 % 5.6 % 0.3 %
Impact of depreciation and amortization 3.3 % 5.8 % 3.2 % 5.5 %
EBITDA margin(1) 8.4 % 6.0 % 8.8 % 5.8 %

(1)  EBITDA is a non-GAAP measure that represents earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. EBITDA margin is a non-GAAP measure calculated by dividing EBITDA by contract revenues.
(2)  Operating margin is calculated by dividing operating income (loss), plus other income, by contract revenues.

Orion Group Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In Thousands, except share and per share information)
 
    June 30,
 2017		 December 31,
 2016
    Unaudited Audited
ASSETS      
Current assets:      
Cash and cash equivalents   $ 920   $ 305  
Accounts receivable:      
Trade, net of allowance of $0 and $0, respectively   87,619   92,202  
Retainage   32,482   40,201  
Other current   3,723   4,634  
Income taxes receivable   2,335   133  
Inventory   5,467   5,392  
Deferred tax asset   —   2,013  
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts   41,829   39,968  
Assets held for sale   1,375   6,375  
Prepaid expenses and other   3,170   3,885  
Total current assets   178,920   195,108  
Property and equipment, net   151,501   158,082  
Accounts receivable, non-current   1,304   733  
Inventory, non-current   3,927   3,998  
Goodwill   68,913   66,351  
Intangible assets, net of amortization   20,298   22,032  
Other noncurrent   1,609   $ 1,372  
Total assets   $ 426,472   $ 447,676  
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY      
Current liabilities:      
Current debt, net of debt issuance costs   $ 13,093   $ 19,188  
Accounts payable:      
Trade   48,049   49,123  
Retainage   1,167   893  
Accrued liabilities   17,471   19,946  
Taxes payable   —   689  
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts   28,951   27,681  
Total current liabilities   108,731   117,520  
Long term debt, net of debt issuance costs   72,739   82,077  
Other long-term liabilities   3,050   2,493  
Deferred income taxes   16,637   19,000  
Interest rate swap liability   272   382  
Total liabilities   201,429   221,472  
Commitments and contingencies      
Stockholders’ equity:      
  Preferred stock -- $0.01 par value, 10,000,000 authorized, none issued   —   —  
Common stock -- $0.01 par value, 50,000,000 authorized, 28,904,566 and 28,405,850 issued; 28,193,342 and 27,694,626 outstanding at June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively   288   283  
Treasury stock, 711,231 and 711,231 shares, at cost, as of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively   (6,540 ) (6,540 )
Accumulated other comprehensive loss   (272 ) (382 )
Additional paid-in capital   173,221   171,079  
Retained earnings   58,346   61,764  
Total stockholders’ equity   225,043   226,204  
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity   $ 426,472   $ 447,676  
Orion Group Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In Thousands)
(Unaudited)
 
    Six months ended
June 30,
    2017 2016
Cash flows from operating activities      
Net loss   $ (4,101 ) $ (2,016 )
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by (used in):      
Operating activities:      
Depreciation and amortization   15,119   17,203  
Deferred financing cost amortization   631   620  
Deferred income taxes   (760 ) (1,180 )
Stock-based compensation   1,207   1,302  
(Gain) on sale of property and equipment   (177 ) (606 )
Change in operating assets and liabilities      
Accounts receivable   17,742   1,037  
Income tax receivable   (2,202 ) —  
Inventory   (5 ) 779  
Prepaid expenses and other   720   861  
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts   (1,853 ) 11,207  
Accounts payable   (3,318 ) (11,857 )
Accrued liabilities   (2,445 ) (5,469 )
Income tax payable   (689 ) (306 )
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts   252   (1,444 )
Net cash provided by operating activities   20,121   10,131  
Cash flows from investing activities:      
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment   5,547   888  
Contributions to CSV life insurance   (241 ) (471 )
TAS acquisition adjustment   —   (369 )
Acquisition of TBC   (6,000 ) —  
Purchase of property and equipment   (3,689 ) (12,513 )
Net cash used in investing activities   (4,383 ) (12,465 )
Cash flows from financing activities:      
Borrowings from Credit Facility   37,000   32,000  
Payments made on borrowings from Credit Facility   (53,063 ) (29,021 )
Loan costs from Credit Facility   —   (486 )
Exercise of stock options   940   8  
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities   (15,123 ) 2,501  
Net change in cash and cash equivalents   615   167  
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period   305   1,345  
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period   $ 920   $ 1,512  
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:      
Cash paid during the period for:      
Interest   $ 2,193   $ 2,588  
Taxes (net of refunds)   $ 1,067   $ 235