Jacobs Reports Fiscal Fourth Quarter Earnings
DALLAS, Nov. 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (NYSE: JEC) today announced its financial results for the fiscal fourth quarter and fiscal year ended September 27, 2019.
Q4 Financial Highlights:
-- Q4 2019 revenue of $3.4 billion(1) grew 13% year-over-year; up 15% on a net revenue basis -- Q4 2019 EPS(1) of $0.16 and adjusted EPS of $1.48, up 29% on an adjusted basis year-over-year -- Executed accelerated share repurchase of $250 million during Q4 to be completed in December 2019 -- Paid $390 million in cash taxes reflected in cash flow from operations related to the $935 million gain on the Q3 close of $3.4 billion sale of Energy, Chemicals and Resources (ECR) business
Fiscal Year Highlights:
-- FY19 portfolio transformation continued with completion of the sale of ECR, $903 million acquisition of KeyW and announcement of the approximately $300 million pending acquisition of Wood Nuclear PLC -- FY19 revenue growth of 20% and pro forma net revenue growth of 11% -- Operating profit growth of 4% and adjusted EBITDA growth of 22% -- FY19 EPS(1) of $2.09 and adjusted EPS of $5.05, up 30% on an adjusted basis year-over-year -- FY20 outlook initiated for $1,050 million to $1,150 million adjusted EBITDA(2), representing double-digit growth for adjusted EBITDA and EPS(2) versus FY19
Brand Launch Highlights:
-- Strategic transformation further strengthened by launch of new brand that focuses employees to redefine what is possible by embracing innovative thinking and exploration -- Celebrates Jacobs' inclusive and diverse perspectives; inspires employees to advance the communities where they live, work and play
Fiscal 2019 was a year of transformation and growth at Jacobs. The company updated its strategy and financial targets at its Investor Day in February, completed the divestiture of its Energy, Chemicals and Resources business in April, completed the acquisition of KeyW in June, and announced its acquisition of Wood's nuclear business in August. All of these actions are in line with the company's strategic focus in higher value solutions. Concurrent with its proactive portfolio transformation, Jacobs also made inroads in the investment in its people, culture and inclusion.
Jacobs launched its new brand globally today, culminating its transition from engineering and construction to a global technology-forward solutions company, resulting both in a planned name change for the company to Jacobs Solutions Inc. and an NYSE stock ticker symbol change to "J". Trading under this symbol will be effective Dec. 10, 2019. Jacobs' lines of business are also changing names to better reflect outcome-focused solutions for their customers; Aerospace, Technology and Nuclear is changing to Critical Mission Solutions, and Buildings, Infrastructure and Advanced Facilities is changing to People & Places Solutions. These name changes have no impact on reported financials, line of business leadership or customer relationships.
In a first for the company, the earnings call is taking place at its new London flagship office in the Cottons Centre, a Jacobs-designed office on the banks of the Thames. The new office features flexible workspace for up to 1,000 employees. This innovative office pilots many of Jacobs' digital consulting solutions, delivers some of the world's most iconic projects and is the catalyst for further expansion in Europe and the Middle East.
"Our team has demonstrated strong execution by exceeding our three-year revenue and operating profit guidance that was established at our inaugural investor day in 2016. Our transformed portfolio is well aligned to major secular growth trends such as environmental resiliency, IT/OT convergence and national security. Today we embrace a future of infinite possibilities with a new brand that reflects who we are and where we are going. We are adopting a new tagline - Challenging today. Reinventing tomorrow. - to capture the shared passion, pride and drive of our people as we work with our clients and partners to solve some of the world's biggest challenges," said Chair and CEO Steve Demetriou. "And as we do so, our values continue to drive our behaviors, relationships and outcomes: We do things right. We challenge the accepted. We aim higher. We live inclusion."
Jacobs' CFO, Kevin Berryman, added, "It's clear the strategic actions we have taken are resulting in a high-performance culture with strong execution discipline. This is demonstrated by our fiscal 2019 financial results, including solid operating profit growth and achieving results at the high end of our original guidance, leading to double-digit adjusted EBITDA growth. During the fourth quarter, we opportunistically initiated a $250 million accelerated share repurchase program, culminating in more than $850 million in fiscal 2019 buy-backs. We are initiating a fiscal 2020 outlook of $1.05 billion to $1.15 billion in adjusted EBITDA(2) and are off to a strong start in achieving our 2021 revenue and profitability targets."
(1)Reflects continuing operations as reported in accordance with GAAP.
(2)Reconciliation of the adjusted EPS outlook and adjusted EBITDA outlook for the full fiscal year to the most directly comparable GAAP measure is not available without unreasonable efforts because the Company cannot predict with sufficient certainty all the components required to provide such reconciliation, including with respect to the costs and charges relating to transaction expenses, restructuring and integration to be incurred in fiscal 2020.
Fourth Quarter Review Fiscal 4Q 2019 Fiscal 4Q 2018 Change --- Revenue $3.4 billion $3.0 billion $0.4 billion --- Net Revenue $2.7 billion $2.3 billion $0.4 billion --- --- GAAP Net Earnings from Continuing Operations $22 million $(77) million $99 million --- --- GAAP Earnings Per Diluted Share (EPS) from Continuing Operations $0.16 ($0.54) $0.70 --- Adjusted Net Earnings from Continuing Operations $201 million $165 million $36 million --- --- Adjusted EPS from Continuing Operations $1.48 $1.14 $0.34 ---
The company's adjusted net earnings and adjusted EPS for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019 and fiscal 2018 exclude the charges and costs set forth in the table below. For additional information regarding these adjustments and a reconciliation of adjusted net earnings and adjusted EPS to net earnings and EPS, respectively, refer to the section entitled "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" at the end of this release.
Fiscal 4Q 2019 Fiscal 4Q 2018 After-tax restructuring and other charges ($106.4 million and $30.9 million for the fiscal 2019 and 2018 periods, respectively, before income taxes) $83 million ($0.61 per diluted $22 million ($0.15 per diluted share) share) --- After-tax transaction costs incurred in respectively before connection with the income taxes) closing of the CH2M and KeyW acquisitions and pending acquisition of John Wood Group Nuclear business ($7.1 million and $4.1 million for the fiscal 2019 and 2018 periods, $2 million ($0.01 per diluted share) share) $5 million ($0.04 per diluted --- Other adjustments include: $91 million ($0.67 per diluted $218 million ($1.51 per diluted share) share) (a) addback of amortization of intangible assets of $23.4 million and $19.1 million in the 2019 and 2018 periods, respectively, (b) the allocation to discontinued operations sale of the ECR of estimated stranded business, corporate costs of $0.0 million and $6.4 million in the 2019 and 2018 periods, respectively, that will be reimbursed or otherwise eliminated in connection with the (c) the reclassification of revenues under the unreimbursed costs Company's Transition associated with the TSA Services Agreement during the fiscal 2019 (TSA) with Worley of fourth quarter, $21.3 million included in other income for U.S. GAAP reporting purposes to SG&A and the exclusion of $0.7 million in remaining (d) the removal of $64.8 million in fair value adjustments and dividend income related to our investment in Worley stock and certain foreign currency revaluations relating to ECR sale proceeds in the 2019 period, (e) the allocation to discontinued operations million, respectively, of estimated interest expense amounts in 2019 and 2018 related to long-term debt that has been paid down in connection with the sale of the ECR business of $0.0 million and $17.8 (f) the add-back of charges resulting from the revaluation of certain deferred tax assets/liabilities in connection with U.S. tax reform of $24.0 and $184.5 million in the 2019 and 2018 periods and (g) associated income tax expense adjustments for the above pre-tax adjustment items. --- Adjusted EPS from Continuing Operations $201 million ($1.48 per diluted $165 million ($1.14 per diluted share) share) ---
(note: earnings per share amounts may not add due to rounding)
Fiscal fourth quarter 2019 adjusted earnings per share from continuing operations reflect an adjusted effective tax rate of 23.4%, excluding a $0.09 benefit from discrete tax items.
Fiscal 2019 Review Fiscal 2019 Fiscal 2018 Change Revenue $13 billion $11 billion $2 billion --- --- Net Revenue $10 billion $8 billion $2 billion --- --- GAAP Net Earnings from Continuing Operations $291 million $(4) million $295 million --- --- GAAP Earnings Per Diluted Share (EPS) from Continuing Operations $2.09 ($0.03) $2.12 --- Adjusted Net Earnings from Continuing Operations $704 million $540 million $164 million --- --- Adjusted EPS from Continuing Operations $5.05 $3.87 $1.18 ---
The company's adjusted net earnings and adjusted EPS for fiscal 2019 and fiscal 2018 exclude the charges and costs set forth in the table below. For additional information regarding these adjustments and a reconciliation of adjusted net earnings and adjusted EPS to net earnings and EPS, respectively, refer to the section entitled "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" at the end of this release.
Fiscal 2019 Fiscal 2018 After-tax restructuring and other charges ($311.5 million and $153.6 million for the fiscal 2019 and 2018 periods, respectively, before income taxes) $244 million ($1.75 per diluted $113 million ($0.81 per diluted share) share) --- After-tax transaction $16 million ($0.12 per diluted costs incurred in respectively before connection with the income taxes) closing of the CH2M and KeyW acquisitions and pending acquisition of John Wood Group Nuclear business ($21.4 million and $82.2 million for the fiscal 2019 and 2018 periods, $61 million ($0.44 per diluted share) share) --- Other adjustments include: $153 million ($1.10 per diluted $371 million ($2.66 per diluted share) share) (a) addback of amortization of intangible assets of $79.1 million and $68.1 million in the 2019 and 2018 periods, respectively, (b) the allocation to discontinued operations sale of the ECR of estimated stranded business, corporate costs of $14.8 million and $25.6 million in the 2019 and 2018 periods, respectively, that will be reimbursed or otherwise eliminated in connection with the (c) the reclassification of revenues under the unreimbursed costs Company's Transition associated with the TSA Services Agreement during the fiscal 2019 (TSA) with Worley of year, $35.4 million included in other income for U.S. GAAP reporting purposes to SG&A and the exclusion of $3.9 million in remaining (d) the allocation to discontinued operations million, respectively, of estimated interest expense amounts in 2019 and 2018 related to long-term debt that has been paid down in connection with the sale of the ECR business of $42.3 million and $51.0 (e) the removal of $64.8 million in fair value adjustments and dividend income related to our investment in Worley stock and certain foreign currency revaluations relating to ECR sale proceeds in the 2019 period, (f) the exclusion of a $37 million one-time sale of the ECR favorable adjustment in business, the 2019 period associated with reduction of deferred income taxes for permanently reinvested earnings from non-U.S. subsidiaries in connection with the (g) the add-back of charges resulting from income tax adjustments the revaluation of of $1.5 million in the certain deferred tax current year and assets/liabilities in connection with U.S. tax reform of $35.0 million and $259.2 million in the 2019 and 2018 periods, respectively and other (h) associated income tax expense adjustments for the above pre-tax adjustment items. --- Adjusted EPS from Continuing Operations $704 million ($5.05 per diluted $540 million ($3.87 per diluted share) share) ---
(note: earnings per share amounts may not add due to rounding)
Fiscal year 2019 adjusted earnings per share from continuing operations reflect an adjusted effective tax rate of 23.3%, excluding benefits from discrete tax items of $0.32 cents per share.
Jacobs is hosting a conference call at 8:00 A.M. ET on Monday November 25, 2019, which will be webcast live at www.jacobs.com.
John Wood Group's Nuclear Business Acquisition
On August 20, 2019, Jacobs announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire John Wood Group's Nuclear business for an enterprise value of £250 million (approx. $300 million) on a debt-free, cash-free basis. The transaction is expected to close in the fiscal 2020 second quarter.
About Jacobs
At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. With $13 billion in revenue and a talent force of approximately 52,000, Jacobs provides a full spectrum of professional services including consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery for the government and private sectors. Visit jacobs.com and connect with Jacobs on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
Forward-Looking Statements
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Financial Highlights: Results of Operations (in thousands, except per-share data) (Quarterly data unaudited): --- For the Three Months Ended For the Years Ended September 27, September 28, September 27, September 28, 2019 2018 2019 2018 Revenues $ 3,392,862 $ 2,991,856 $ 12,737,868 $ 10,579,773 Direct cost of contracts (2,727,329) (2,385,625) (10,260,840) (8,421,223) Gross profit 665,533 606,231 2,477,028 2,158,550 Selling, general and administrative expenses (566,447) (445,385) (2,072,177) (1,771,107) Operating Profit 99,086 160,846 404,851 387,443 Other Income (Expense): Interest income 2,315 2,088 9,487 8,984 Interest expense (10,120) (26,652) (83,847) (76,760) Miscellaneous income (expense), net (37,744) 6,118 20,468 11,314 Total other (expense) income, net (45,549) (18,446) (53,892) (56,462) Earnings From Continuing Operations Before Taxes 53,537 142,400 350,959 330,981 Income Tax Benefit (Expense) for Continuing Operations (24,124) (215,402) (36,954) (325,632) Net Earnings (Loss) of the Group from Continuing Operations 29,413 (73,002) 314,005 5,349 Net Earnings (Loss) of the Group from Discontinued Operations 120,378 41,579 559,214 167,793 Net Earnings (Loss) of the Group 149,791 (31,423) 873,219 173,142 Net Earnings Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests from Continuing Operations (7,467) (3,995) (23,045) (9,534) Net Earnings (Loss) Attributable to Jacobs from Continuing Operations 21,946 (76,997) 290,960 (4,185) Net Earnings Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests from Discontinued Operations - (2,123) (2,195) (177) Net Earnings (Loss) Attributable to Jacobs from Discontinued Operations 120,378 39,456 557,019 167,616 Net Earnings (Loss) Attributable to Jacobs $ 142,324 $ (37,541) $ 847,979 $ 163,431 Net Earnings Per Share: Basic Net Earnings (Loss) from Continuing Operations Per Share $ 0.16 $ (0.54) $ 2.11 $ (0.03) Basic Net Earnings from Discontinued Operations Per Share $ 0.89 $ 0.28 $ 4.03 $ 1.21 Basic Earnings (Loss) Per Share $ 1.06 $ (0.26) $ 6.14 $ 1.18 Diluted Net Earnings (Loss) from Continuing Operations Per Share $ 0.16 $ (0.54) $ 2.09 $ (0.03) Diluted Net Earnings from Discontinued Operations Per Share $ 0.88 $ 0.28 $ 4.00 $ 1.21 Diluted Earnings (Loss) Per Share $ 1.04 $ (0.26) $ 6.08 $ 1.18
Segment Information (in thousands) (Quarterly data and Non-GAAP unaudited): --- For the Three Months Ended For the Years Ended September 27, September 28, September 27, September 28, 2019 2018 2019 2018 --- Revenues from External Customers: Critical Mission Solutions $ 1,300,137 $ 1,069,062 $ 4,551,162 $ 3,725,365 People & Places Solutions 2,092,725 1,922,794 8,186,706 6,854,408 Pass Through Revenue (702,786) (650,547) (2,543,358) (2,254,477) People & Places Solutions Net Revenue $ 1,389,939 $ 1,272,247 $ 5,643,348 $ 4,599,931 Total Revenue $ 3,392,862 $ 2,991,856 $ 12,737,868 $ 10,579,773 Net Revenue $ 2,690,076 $ 2,341,309 $ 10,194,510 $ 8,325,296 For the Three Months Ended For the Years Ended September 27, September 28, September 27, September 28, 2019 2018 2019 2018 --- Segment Operating Profit: Critical Mission Solutions (1) $ 87,754 $ 73,109 $ 310,043 $ 255,718 People & Places Solutions (2) 198,929 153,091 714,394 527,900 Total Segment Operating Profit 286,683 226,200 1,024,437 783,618 Other Corporate Expenses (3) (78,679) (30,626) (264,351) (161,788) Restructuring and Other Charges (103,487) (31,207) (337,066) (153,951) Transaction Costs (5,431) (3,521) (18,169) (80,436) Total U.S. GAAP Operating Profit 99,086 160,846 404,851 387,443 Total other (expense) income, net (4) (45,549) (18,446) (53,892) (56,462) Earnings from Continuing Operations Before Taxes $ 53,537 $ 142,400 $ 350,959 $ 330,981
(1) Includes $15.0 million in charges during the year ended September 28, 2018 associated with a legal matter. (2) Includes $25.0 million in charges associated with a certain project for the year ended September 27, 2019. (3) Other corporate expenses include costs that were previously allocated to the ECR segment prior to discontinued operations presentation in connection with the ECR sale in the approximate amounts of $-and $14.8 million for the three month period and year ended September 27, 2019, respectively, and $6.4 million and $25.6 million for the three month period and year ended and September 28, 2018, respectively. Other corporate expenses also include intangibles amortization of $79.1 million and $68.1 million for the years ended September 27, 2019 and September 28, 2018, respectively, and $23.4 million and $19.1 million for the three month periods ended September 27, 2019 and September 28, 2018, respectively. (4) Includes gain on the settlement of the CH2M retiree medical plans of $0.4 and $35.0 million for the three month period and year ended September 27, 2019. Includes the amortization of deferred financing fees related to the CH2M acquisition of $1.8 million and $3.2 million for the three month period and year ended September 27, 2019, respectively, as well as $0.6 million and $1.8 million for the three month period and year ended September 28, 2018, respectively. Also includes revenues under the Company's TSA agreement with Worley of $21.3 million and $35.4 million for the three month period and year ended September 27, 2019 for which the related costs are included in SG&A. This is offset by $64.8 million for fair value adjustments (unrealized losses) and dividend income related to our investment in Worley stock and certain foreign currency revaluations relating to ECR sale proceeds for the three month period and year ended September 27, 2019.
Other Operational Information (in thousands): --- Unaudited For the Three Months Ended For the Years Ended --- Continuing Operations September 27, September 28, September 27, September 28, 2019 2018 2019 2018 --- Depreciation (pre- tax) $ 20,508 $ 21,567 $ 88,061 $ 91,230 Amortization of Intangibles (pre- tax) $ 22,752 $ 18,352 $ 78,484 $ 67,404 Pass-Through Costs Included in Revenues $ 702,786 $ 650,547 $ 2,543,358 $ 2,254,477 Capital Expenditures $ 29,307 $ 26,240 $ 126,773 $ 75,215
Balance Sheet (in thousands): --- September 27, September 28, 2019 2018 --- ASSETS Current Assets: Cash and cash equivalents $ 631,068 $ 634,870 Receivables and contract assets 2,840,209 2,513,934 Prepaid expenses and other 639,539 171,096 Current assets held for sale 952 1,236,684 Total current assets 4,111,768 4,556,584 Property, Equipment and Improvements, net 308,143 257,859 Other Noncurrent Assets: Goodwill 5,432,544 4,795,856 Intangibles, net 665,076 572,952 Miscellaneous 918,202 760,854 Noncurrent assets held for sale 26,978 1,701,690 Total other noncurrent assets 7,042,800 7,831,352 $ 11,462,711 $ 12,645,795 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Current Liabilities: Short-term debt $ 199,901 $ 3,172 Accounts payable 1,072,645 776,189 Accrued liabilities 1,384,379 1,167,002 Contract liabilities 414,208 442,760 Current liabilities held for sale 2,573 756,570 Total current liabilities 3,073,706 3,145,693 Long-term Debt 1,201,245 2,144,167 Other Deferred Liabilities 1,419,005 1,260,977 Noncurrent liabilities held for sale 97 150,604 Commitments and Contingencies Stockholders' Equity: Capital stock: - Preferred stock, $1 par value, authorized -1,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding -none Common stock, $1 par value, authorized - 240,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding -132,879,395 shares and 142,217,933 shares as of September 27, 2019 and September 28, 2018, respectively 132,879 142,218 Additional paid-in capital 2,559,450 2,708,839 Retained earnings 3,939,174 3,809,991 Accumulated other comprehensive loss (916,812) (806,703) Total Jacobs stockholders' equity 5,714,691 5,854,345 Noncontrolling interests 53,967 90,009 Total Group stockholders' equity 5,768,658 5,944,354 $ 11,462,711 $ 12,645,795
Cash Flows (In thousands) (Quarterly data unaudited) For the Three Months Ended For the Years Ended September 27, September 28, September 27, September 28, 2019 2018 2019 2018 --- Cash Flows from Operating Activities: Net earnings (loss) attributable to the Group $ 149,791 $ (31,423) $ 873,219 $ 173,142 Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash flows (used for) provided by operations: Depreciation and amortization: Property, equipment and improvements 20,508 29,141 90,171 117,856 Intangible assets 22,752 22,236 79,098 80,731 Gain on sale of ECR business (17,416) (935,110) (Gain) Loss on disposal of other businesses and investments - 21,411 9,608 20,967 (Gain) Loss on investment in equity securities 80,283 78,108 Stock based compensation 21,796 17,421 69,137 79,242 Equity in (earnings) loss of operating ventures, net (1,152) 5,748 (8,784) (2,639) (Gain) Loss on disposals of assets, net 4,224 7,436 6,222 17,491 (Gain) Loss on pension and retiree medical plan changes 1,534 1,595 (33,087) 5,414 Deferred income taxes (158,531) 295,500 (105,939) 288,126 Changes in assets and liabilities, excluding the effects of businesses acquired: Receivables and contract assets 846 (118,812) (401,770) (435,198) Prepaid expenses and other current assets (19,116) (24,754) (13,117) (19,134) Accounts payable 227,368 44,344 295,146 183,057 Income taxes payable (367,659) (32,481) (294,995) 68,970 Accrued liabilities (71,873) 55,622 (305,716) (37,746) Contract liabilities (85,886) (28,427) 333,876 6,268 Other deferred liabilities 23,212 (58,273) (106,256) (79,280) Other, net 23,196 5,918 3,753 13,885 Net cash (used for) provided by operating activities (146,123) 212,202 (366,436) 481,152 Cash Flows from Investing Activities: Additions to property and equipment (29,307) (31,476) (135,977) (94,884) Disposals of property and equipment and other assets (123) 2,865 7,177 3,293 Distributions of capital from (contributions to) equity investees (4,857) (13,030) (8,761) (5,416) Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired - 210 (575,110) (1,488,336) Disposals of investment in equity securities - 64,708 Proceeds (payments) related to sales of businesses 4,691 4,333 2,801,425 7,736 Purchases of noncontrolling interests - (1,113) Net cash (used for) provided by investing activities (29,596) (37,098) 2,152,349 (1,577,607) Cash Flows from Financing Activities: Proceeds from long-term borrowings 575,000 413,000 2,782,193 5,784,355 Repayments of long-term borrowings (395,290) (602,052) (3,996,970) (4,572,182) Proceeds from short-term borrowings - (1,149) 200,001 712 Repayments of short-term borrowings (22,664) (2,692) (28,566) (3,391) Debt issuance costs (174) (3,915) Proceeds from issuances of common stock 18,815 19,996 64,958 53,584 Common stock repurchases (329,058) 1 (853,676) (2,981) Taxes paid on vested restricted stock (454) (3,133) (26,641) (31,108) Cash dividends, including to noncontrolling interests (24,139) (21,337) (106,396) (86,569) Net cash (used for) provided by financing activities (177,964) (197,366) (1,969,012) 1,142,420 Effect of Exchange Rate Changes (13,491) (8,750) 20,809 (26,758) Net (Decrease) Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents (367,174) (31,012) (162,290) 19,207 Cash and Cash Equivalents at the Beginning of the Period 998,242 824,370 793,358 774,151 Cash and Cash Equivalents at the End of the Period 631,068 793,358 631,068 793,358 Less Cash and Cash Equivalents included in Assets held for Sale - (158,488) (158,488) Cash and Cash Equivalents of Continuing Operations at the End of the Period $ 631,068 $ 634,870 $ 631,068 $ 634,870 See the accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
Backlog (in millions): --- Unaudited September 27, 2019 September 28, 2018 --- Critical Mission Solutions 8,460 7,130 People & Places Solutions 14,109 12,825 Total $ 22,569 $ 19,955
Non-GAAP Financial Measures:
In this press release, the Company has included certain non-GAAP financial measures as defined in Regulation G promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The non-GAAP financial measures included in this press release are net revenue, adjusted net earnings from continuing operations, adjusted EPS from continuing operations, adjusted operating profit and adjusted EBITDA.
Net revenue is calculated excluding pass-through revenue of the Company's People & Places Solutions segment from the Company's revenue from continuing operations. Adjusted net earnings from continuing operations, adjusted EPS from continuing operations and adjusted operating profit are non-GAAP financial measures that are calculated by (i) excluding the costs related to the 2015 restructuring activities, which included involuntary terminations, the abandonment of certain leased offices, combining operational organizations and the co-location of employees into other existing offices; and charges associated with our Europe, U.K. and Middle East region, which included write-offs on contract accounts receivable and charges for statutory redundancy and severance costs (collectively, the "2015 Restructuring and other items"); (ii) excluding costs and other charges associated with restructuring activities implemented in connection with the CH2M acquisition, the ECR divestiture, the KeyW acquisition and other related cost reduction initiatives, which included involuntary terminations, costs associated with co-locating Jacobs, KeyW and CH2M offices, separating physical locations of ECR and continuing operations, costs and expenses of the Integration Management Office and Separation Management Office, including professional services and personnel costs, costs and charges associated with the divestiture of joint venture interests to resolve potential conflicts arising from the CH2M acquisition, expenses relating to certain commitments and contingencies relating to discontinued operations of the CH2M business, charges associated with certain operations in India, which included write-offs on contract accounts receivable and other accruals, and similar costs and expenses (collectively referred to as the "Restructuring and other charges"); (iii) excluding transaction costs and other charges incurred in connection with closing of the KeyW and CH2M acquisitions, the pending acquisition of Wood Group's nuclear business, and sale of the ECR business (to the extent incurred prior to the closing), including advisor fees, change in control payments, costs and expenses relating to the registration and listing of Jacobs stock issued in connection with the CH2M acquisition, and similar transaction costs and expenses (collectively referred to as "transaction costs"); (iv) adding back amortization of intangible assets; (v) allocating to discontinued operations estimated stranded corporate costs that will be reimbursed or otherwise eliminated in connection with the sale of the ECR business; (vi) the reclassification of revenue under the Company's transition services agreement (TSA) included in other income for U.S. GAAP reporting purposes to SG&A and the exclusion of remaining unreimbursed costs associated with the TSA; (vii) allocating to discontinued operations estimated interest expense relating to long-term debt that was paid down with the proceeds of the ECR sale; (viii) the removal of fair value adjustments and dividend income related to the Company's investment in Worley stock and certain foreign currency revaluations relating to ECR sale proceeds in the 2019 period; (ix) the exclusion of a one-time favorable adjustment in the fiscal 2019 period associated with a reduction of deferred income taxes for permanently reinvested earnings from non-U.S. subsidiaries in connection with the sale of the ECR business; (x) excluding charges resulting from the revaluation of certain deferred tax assets/liabilities in connection with U.S. tax reform; (xi) adding back depreciation and amortization relating to the ECR business of the Company that was ceased as a result of the application of held-for-sale accounting; and (xii) other income tax adjustments. Adjustments to derive adjusted net earnings from continuing operations, adjusted EPS from continuing operations and adjusted operating profit are calculated on an after-tax basis. We believe that net revenue, adjusted net earnings from continuing operations, adjusted EPS from continuing operations, adjusted operating profit and adjusted EBITDA are useful to management, investors and other users of our financial information in evaluating the Company's operating results and understanding the Company's operating trends by excluding or adding back the effects of the items described above, the inclusion or exclusion of which can obscure underlying trends. Additionally, management uses such measures in its own evaluation of the Company's performance, particularly when comparing performance to past periods, and believes these measures are useful for investors because they facilitate a comparison of our financial results from period to period.
Adjusted EBITDA for prior periods is calculated by adding depreciation expense to adjusted operating profit from continuing operations. For fiscal 2020 outlook, the Company calculated adjusted EBITDA by adding income tax expense, depreciation expense and interest expense, and deducting interest income from adjusted net earnings from continuing operations.
The Company provides non-GAAP measures to supplement U.S. GAAP measures, as they provide additional insight into the Company's financial results. However, non-GAAP measures have limitations as analytical tools and should not be considered in isolation and are not in accordance with, or a substitute for, U.S. GAAP measures. In addition, other companies may define non-GAAP measures differently, which limits the ability of investors to compare non-GAAP measures of the Company to those used by our peer companies.
The following tables reconcile the components and values of U.S. GAAP revenue, net earnings from continuing operations, EPS from continuing operations, operating profit and revenue to the corresponding "adjusted" amounts. For the comparable periods presented below, such adjustments consist of amounts incurred in connection with the items described above. Amounts are shown in thousands, except for per-share data (note: earnings per share amounts may not add across due to rounding). Reconciliation of the adjusted EPS and adjusted EBITDA outlook for the full fiscal year to the most directly comparable GAAP measure is not available without unreasonable efforts because the Company cannot predict with sufficient certainty all the components required to provide such reconciliation (note: earnings per share amounts may not add across due to rounding).
U.S. GAAP Reconciliation for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019 and 2018 --- Three Months Ended September 27, 2019 Unaudited U.S. GAAP Effects of Effects of Other Adjusted Restructuring Transaction Adjustments (2) and Other Costs (1) Charges --- Revenues $ 3,392,862 $ $ $ $ 3,392,862 Pass through revenue - (702,786) (702,786) Net revenue 3,392,862 (702,786) 2,690,076 Direct cost of contracts (2,727,329) 3,000 702,786 (2,021,543) Gross profit 665,533 3,000 668,533 Selling, general and administrative expenses (566,447) 100,487 5,431 45,301 (415,228) Operating Profit 99,086 103,487 5,431 45,301 253,305 Total other (expense) income, net (45,549) 2,864 1,670 43,530 2,515 Earnings from Continuing Operations Before Taxes 53,537 106,351 7,101 88,831 255,820 Income Tax (Expense) Benefit for Continuing Operations (24,124) (23,346) (1,743) 2,060 (47,153) Net Earnings of the Group from Continuing Operations 29,413 83,005 5,358 90,891 208,667 Net Earnings Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests from Continuing Operations (7,467) (7,467) Net Earnings from Continuing Operations attributable to Jacobs 21,946 83,005 5,358 90,891 201,200 Net Earnings attributable to Discontinued Operations 120,378 120,378 Net Earnings attributable to Jacobs $ 142,324 $ 83,005 $ 5,358 $ 90,891 $ 321,578 Diluted Net Earnings from Continuing Operations Per Share $ 0.16 $ 0.61 $ 0.04 $ 0.67 $ 1.48 Diluted Net Earnings from Discontinued Operations Per Share $ 0.88 $ $ $ $ 0.88 Diluted Earnings Per Share $ 1.04 $ 0.61 $ 0.04 $ 0.67 $ 2.36 Operating Profit Margin 2.92 % 9.42 % ===
(1) Includes after-tax CH2M transaction costs and adjustments of $1.3 million, after-tax transaction costs associated with the acquisition of KeyW of $0.2 million and after tax- transaction costs associated with the acquisition of John Wood Group's Nuclear Business of $3.9 million. (2) Includes (a) the removal of pass through revenues and costs for the People & Places Solutions ("PPS") line of business for the calculation of operating profit margin as a percentage of net revenue of $702.8 million, (b) the removal of amortization of intangible assets of $23.4 million, (c) the reclassification of revenues under the Company's TSA of $21.3 million included in other income for U.S. GAAP reporting purposes to SG&A and the exclusion of $0.7 million in remaining unreimbursed costs associated with this agreement, (d) the removal of $64.8 million in fair value adjustments and dividend income related to our investment in Worley stock and certain foreign currency revaluations relating to ECR sale proceeds, (e) the add-back of charges resulting from the revaluation of certain deferred tax assets/liabilities in connection with U.S. tax reform of $24.0 million and (f) associated income tax expense adjustments for the above pre-tax adjustment items.
For the Three Months Ended September 28, 2018 Unaudited U.S. GAAP Effects of Effects of Other Adjusted Restructuring Transaction Adjustments (2) and Other Costs (1) Charges --- Revenues $ 2,991,856 $ $ $ $ 2,991,856 Pass through revenue (650,547) (650,547) Net revenue 2,991,856 (650,547) 2,341,309 Direct cost of contracts (2,385,625) 1,269 650,547 (1,733,809) Gross profit 606,231 1,269 607,500 Selling, general and administrative expenses (445,385) 29,938 3,521 25,488 (386,438) Operating Profit 160,846 31,207 3,521 25,488 221,062 Total other (expense) income, net (18,446) (311) 585 17,787 (385) Earnings from Continuing Operations Before Taxes 142,400 30,896 4,106 43,275 220,677 Income Tax (Expense) Benefit for Continuing Operations (215,402) (8,902) (2,125) 174,582 (51,847) Net Earnings of the Group from Continuing Operations (73,002) 21,994 1,981 217,857 168,830 Net Earnings Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests from Continuing Operations (3,995) (3,995) Net Earnings from Continuing Operations attributable to Jacobs (76,997) 21,994 1,981 217,857 164,835 Net Earnings attributable to Discontinued Operations 39,456 17,465 (15,612) 41,309 Net Earnings attributable to Jacobs $ (37,541) $ 39,459 $ 1,981 $ 202,245 $ 206,144 Diluted Net Earnings from Continuing Operations Per Share (3) $ (0.54) $ 0.15 $ 0.01 $ 1.51 $ 1.14 Diluted Net Earnings from Discontinued Operations Per Share (3) $ 0.28 $ 0.12 $ $ (0.11) $ 0.29 Diluted Earnings Per Share (3) $ (0.26) $ 0.27 $ 0.01 $ 1.40 $ 1.43 Operating Profit Margin 5.38 % 9.44 %
(1) Includes pre-tax CH2M transaction costs and adjustments of $(0.4 million) as well as transaction costs associated with the recently announced sale of our ECR line of business of $4.5 million. (2) Includes (a) the removal of pass through revenues and costs for the PPS line of business for the calculation of operating profit margin as a percentage of net revenue of $650.5 million, (b) the removal of amortization of intangible assets of $19.1 million, (c) the allocation to discontinued operations of estimated stranded corporate costs of $6.4 million that would have been reimbursed under the ECR transition service agreement (TSA) with Worley or otherwise eliminated from the ongoing operations in connection with the sale of the ECR business, (d) estimated 2018 impacts of $19.0 million from overhead allocation realignments in connection with the Company's CH2M business in the first quarter of fiscal 2019 had those changes been put into effect in first quarter of fiscal 2018 ( the net impact of which was zero for consolidated selling, general and administrative expenses, (e) the allocation to discontinued operations of estimated interest expense for the full period related to long-term debt that has been paid down as a result of the ECR sale of $17.8 million, (f) the add-back of charges resulting from the revaluation of certain deferred tax assets/ liabilities in connection with U.S. tax reform of $184.5 million and (g) associated income tax expense adjustments for the above pre-tax adjustment items. (3) Diluted Earnings Per Share from Continuing Operations, Diluted Earnings Per Share from Discontinued Operations and Diluted Earnings Per Share for GAAP EPS assume no dilution from stock compensation plans because Net Earnings from Continuing Operations attributable to Jacobs is a loss. However, because Non-GAAP add-backs and Non-GAAP Net Earnings from Continuing Operations attributable to Jacobs are income rather than losses, the dilution from stock compensation plans is considered in the weighted average diluted shares outstanding in the calculation of Non-GAAP Diluted Earnings Per Share.
U.S. GAAP Reconciliation for fiscal years 2019 and 2018 --- For the Year Ended September 27, 2019 Unaudited U.S. GAAP Effects of Effects of Other Adjusted Restructuring Transaction Adjustments (2) and Other Costs (1) Charges --- Revenues $ 12,737,868 $ $ $ $ 12,737,868 Pass through revenue - (2,543,358) (2,543,358) Net revenue 12,737,868 (2,543,358) 10,194,510 Direct cost of contracts (10,260,840) 4,969 2,543,358 (7,712,513) Gross profit 2,477,028 4,969 2,481,997 Selling, general and administrative expenses (2,072,177) 332,097 18,169 133,164 (1,588,747) Operating Profit 404,851 337,066 18,169 133,164 893,250 Total other (expense) income, net (53,892) (25,596) 3,214 71,639 (4,635) Earnings from Continuing Operations Before Taxes 350,959 311,470 21,383 204,803 888,615 Income Tax (Expense) Benefit for Continuing Operations (36,954) (67,789) (5,252) (51,722) (161,717) Net Earnings of the Group from Continuing Operations 314,005 243,681 16,131 153,081 726,898 Net Earnings Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests from Continuing Operations (23,045) (23,045) Net Earnings from Continuing Operations attributable to Jacobs 290,960 243,681 16,131 153,081 703,853 Net Earnings attributable to Discontinued Operations 557,019 (587) 8,948 (55,622) 509,758 Net Earnings attributable to Jacobs $ 847,979 $ 243,094 $ 25,079 $ 97,459 $ 1,213,611 Diluted Net Earnings from Continuing Operations Per Share $ 2.09 $ 1.75 $ 0.12 $ 1.10 $ 5.05 Diluted Net Earnings from Discontinued Operations Per Share $ 4.00 $ $ 0.06 $ (0.40) $ 3.66 Diluted Earnings Per Share $ 6.08 $ 1.74 $ 0.18 $ 0.70 $ 8.71 Operating Profit Margin 3.18 % 8.76 % ===
(1) Includes after-tax CH2M transaction costs and adjustments of $2.4 million, after tax-transaction costs associated with the sale of our ECR line of business of $8.9 million, after-tax transaction costs associated with the acquisition of KeyW of $9.8 million and after-tax transaction costs associated with the acquisition of John Wood Group's Nuclear Business of $3.9 million. (2) Includes (a) the removal of pass through revenues and costs for the PPS line of business for the calculation of operating profit margin as a percentage of net revenue of $2.54 billion, (b) the removal of amortization of intangible assets of $79.1 million, (c) the allocation to discontinued operations of estimated stranded corporate costs of $14.8 million prior to the sale that will be reimbursed under the ECR transition services agreement (TSA) with Worley or otherwise eliminated from the ongoing operations in connection with the sale of the ECR business, (d) the reclassification of revenues under the Company's TSA of $35.4 million included in other income for U.S. GAAP reporting purposes to SG&A and the exclusion of $3.9 million in remaining unreimbursed costs associated with this agreement (e) the allocation to discontinued operations of estimated interest expense for the month of April prior to the sale related to long-term debt that has been paid down as a result of the ECR sale of $42.3 million, (f) the removal of $64.8 million in fair value adjustments and dividend income related to our investment in Worley stock and certain foreign currency revaluations relating to ECR sale proceeds (g) the exclusion of approximately $37.0 million in one- time favorable income tax adjustment from the second quarter associated with reduction of deferred income taxes for permanently reinvested earnings from non-U.S. subsidiaries in connection with the sale of the ECR business, (h) the add-back of charges resulting from the revaluation of certain deferred tax assets/liabilities in connection with U.S. tax reform from the first quarter of $35.0 million and other adjustments of $1.5 million, (i) the add-back of depreciation relating to the ECR business that was ceased as a result of the application of held- for-sale accounting of $17.3 million and (j) associated income tax expense adjustments for the above pre-tax adjustment items.
For the Year Ended September 28, 2018 Unaudited U.S. GAAP Effects of Effects of Other Adjusted Restructuring Transaction Adjustments (2) and Other Costs (1) Charges --- Revenues $ 10,579,773 $ $ $ $ 10,579,773 Pass through revenue (2,254,477) (2,254,477) Net revenue 10,579,773 (2,254,477) 8,325,296 Direct cost of contracts (8,421,223) 3,845 2,254,477 (6,162,901) Gross profit 2,158,550 3,845 2,162,395 Selling, general and administrative expenses (1,771,107) 150,106 80,436 93,740 (1,446,825) Operating Profit 387,443 153,951 80,436 93,740 715,570 Total other (expense) income, net (56,462) (311) 1,774 50,992 (4,007) Earnings from Continuing Operations Before Taxes 330,981 153,640 82,210 144,732 711,563 Income Tax (Expense) Benefit for Continuing Operations (325,632) (40,254) (21,488) 225,791 (161,583) Net Earnings of the Group from Continuing Operations 5,349 113,386 60,722 370,523 549,980 Net Earnings Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests from Continuing Operations (9,534) (577) (10,111) Net Earnings from Continuing Operations attributable to Jacobs (4,185) 112,809 60,722 370,523 539,869 Net Earnings attributable to Discontinued Operations 167,616 27,259 (48,219) 146,656 Net Earnings attributable to Jacobs $ 163,431 $ 140,068 $ 60,722 $ 322,304 $ 686,525 Diluted Net Earnings from Continuing Operations Per Share (3) $ (0.03) $ 0.81 $ 0.44 $ 2.66 $ 3.87 Diluted Net Earnings from Discontinued Operations Per Share (3) $ 1.21 $ 0.20 $ $ (0.35) $ 1.05 Diluted Earnings Per Share (3) $ 1.18 $ 1.01 $ 0.44 $ 2.31 $ 4.93 Operating Profit Margin 3.66 % 8.60 %
(1) Includes pre-tax CH2M transaction costs and adjustments of $77.7 million as well as transaction costs associated with the recently announced sale of our ECR line of business of $4.5 million. (2) Includes (a) the removal of pass through revenues and costs for the PPS line of business for the calculation of operating profit margin as a percentage of net revenue of $2.25 billion, (b) the removal of amortization of intangible assets of $68.1 million, (c) the allocation to discontinued operations of estimated stranded corporate costs of $25.6 million that would have been reimbursed under the ECR transition service agreement (TSA) with Worley or otherwise eliminated from the ongoing operations in connection with the sale of the ECR business, (d) estimated 2018 impacts of $70.0 million from overhead allocation realignments in connection with the Company's CH2M business in the first quarter of fiscal 2019 had those changes been put into effect in first quarter of fiscal 2018 ( the net impact of which was zero for consolidated selling, general and administrative expenses, (e) the allocation to discontinued operations of estimated interest expense for the full period related to long-term debt that has been paid down as a result of the ECR sale of $51.0 million, (f) the add-back of charges resulting from the revaluation of certain deferred tax assets/ liabilities in connection with U.S. tax reform of $259.2 million and (g) associated income tax expense adjustments for the above pre-tax adjustment items. (3) Diluted Earnings Per Share from Continuing Operations, Diluted Earnings Per Share from Discontinued Operations and Diluted Earnings Per Share for GAAP EPS assume no dilution from stock compensation plans because Net Earnings from Continuing Operations attributable to Jacobs is a loss. However, because Non-GAAP add-backs and Non-GAAP Net Earnings from Continuing Operations attributable to Jacobs are income rather than losses, the dilution from stock compensation plans is considered in the weighted average diluted shares outstanding in the calculation of Non-GAAP Diluted Earnings Per Share.
Reconciliation of Operating Profit from Continuing Operations Attributable to Jacobs to Adjusted EBITDA For the Year Ended September 27, 2019 September 28, 2018 --- Adjusted operating profit from continuing operations 893,250 715,570 Depreciation expense 88,061 91,230 Adjusted EBITDA 981,311 806,800
Earnings Per Share: --- For the Three Months Ended For the Years Ended September 27, September 28, September 27, September 28, 2019 2018 2019 2018 --- Numerator for Basic and Diluted EPS: Net earnings (loss) attributable to Jacobs from continuing operations $ 21,946 $ (76,997) $ 290,960 $ (4,185) Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations allocated to participating securities (16) (415) Net earnings (loss) from continuing operations allocated to common stock for EPS calculation $ 21,930 $ (76,997) $ 290,545 $ (4,185) Net earnings (loss) attributable to Jacobs from discontinued operations $ 120,378 $ 39,456 $ 557,019 $ 167,616 Net earnings (loss) from discontinued operations allocated to participating securities (88) (105) (795) (808) Net earnings (loss) from discontinued operations allocated to common stock for EPS calculation $ 120,290 $ 39,351 $ 556,224 $ 166,808 Net earnings allocated to common stock for EPS calculation 142,220 (37,646) 846,769 162,623 Denominator for Basic and Diluted EPS: Weighted average basic shares 134,625 142,575 138,104 138,182 Shares allocated to participating securities (99) (379) (197) (646) Shares used for calculating basic EPS attributable to common stock 134,526 142,196 137,907 137,536 Effect of dilutive securities: Stock compensation plans 1,579 1,299 Shares used for calculating diluted EPS attributable to common stock 136,105 142,196 139,206 137,536 Net Earnings Per Share: Basic Net Earnings (Loss) from Continuing Operations Per Share $ 0.16 $ (0.54) $ 2.11 $ (0.03) Basic Net Earnings (Loss) from Discontinued Operations Per Share $ 0.89 $ 0.28 $ 4.03 $ 1.21 Basic EPS $ 1.06 $ (0.26) $ 6.14 $ 1.18 Diluted Net Earnings (Loss) from Continuing Operations Per Share $ 0.16 $ (0.54) $ 2.09 $ (0.03) Diluted Net Earnings from Discontinued Operations Per Share $ 0.88 $ 0.28 $ 4.00 $ 1.21 Diluted EPS $ 1.04 $ (0.26) $ 6.08 $ 1.18
(1) For the fiscal 2018 year-to- date period, because net earnings (loss) from continuing operations was a loss, the effect of antidilutive securities of 1,176 were excluded from the denominator in calculating diluted EPS. For the three-month period fiscal 2018 period, the effect of antidilutive securities of 1,168 were excluded from the denominator in calculating diluted EPS.
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