Form 10-Q
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 10-Q

 

 

(Mark One)

x Quarterly Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the quarterly period ended February 28, 2009

or

 

¨ Transition Report Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

For the transition period from              to             

Commission File number 001-15461

 

 

MATRIX SERVICE COMPANY

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

DELAWARE   73-1352174
(State of incorporation)   (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

5100 East Skelly Drive, Suite 700, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74135

(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (918) 838-8822

Not Applicable

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes  x    No  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See definition of “accelerated filer,” “large accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

Large accelerated filer   ¨    Accelerated filer   x
Non-accelerated filer   ¨    Smaller reporting company   ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    Yes  ¨    No  x

As of April 8, 2009 there were 27,888,217 shares of the Company’s common stock, $0.01 par value per share, issued and 26,149,994 shares outstanding.

 

 

 


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PART I

   FINANCIAL INFORMATION   

ITEM 1.

  

Financial Statements (Unaudited)

  
  

Consolidated Statements of Income for the Three and Nine Months Ended February 28, 2009 and February 29, 2008

   1
  

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of February 28, 2009 and May 31, 2008

   2
  

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Nine Months Ended February 28, 2009 and February 29, 2008

   4
  

Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity for the Nine Months Ended February 28, 2009 and February 29, 2008

   6
  

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

   7

ITEM 2.

  

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

   17

ITEM 3.

  

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

   29

ITEM 4.

  

Controls and Procedures

   29

PART II

   OTHER INFORMATION   

ITEM 1.

  

Legal Proceedings

   30

ITEM 1A.

  

Risk Factors

   30

ITEM 2.

  

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

   30

ITEM 3.

  

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

   31

ITEM 4.

  

Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

   31

ITEM 5.

  

Other Information

   31

ITEM 6.

  

Exhibits

   31

Signature

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PART I

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1. Financial Statements

Matrix Service Company

Consolidated Statements of Income

(In thousands, except per share data)

 

     Three Months Ended     Nine Months Ended  
     February 28,
2009
    February 29,
2008
    February 28,
2009
    February 29,
2008
 
     (unaudited)     (unaudited)  

Revenues

   $ 146,262     $ 181,120     $ 509,849     $ 537,181  

Cost of revenues

     128,301       160,119       438,848       486,030  
                                

Gross profit

     17,961       21,001       71,001       51,151  

Selling, general and administrative expenses

     10,916       10,905       34,754       30,792  
                                

Operating income

     7,045       10,096       36,247       20,359  

Other income (expense):

        

Interest expense

     (139 )     (183 )     (376 )     (760 )

Interest income

     68       26       281       57  

Other

     (179 )     52       732       89  
                                

Income before income taxes

     6,795       9,991       36,884       19,745  

Provision for federal, state and foreign income taxes

     2,583       3,989       13,040       7,197  
                                

Net income

   $ 4,212     $ 6,002     $ 23,844     $ 12,548  
                                

Basic earnings per common share

   $ 0.16     $ 0.23     $ 0.91     $ 0.47  

Diluted earnings per common share

   $ 0.16     $ 0.22     $ 0.90     $ 0.46  

Weighted average common shares outstanding:

        

Basic

     26,147       26,464       26,107       26,561  

Diluted

     26,322       26,870       26,426       27,033  

See accompanying notes.

 

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Matrix Service Company

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands)

 

     February 28,
2009
    May 31,
2008
 
     (unaudited)  

Assets

    

Current assets:

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 22,552     $ 21,989  

Accounts receivable, less allowances (February 28, 2009—$375 and May 31, 2008—$269)

     126,944       105,858  

Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts

     38,635       49,940  

Inventories

     5,876       4,255  

Deferred income taxes

     5,016       4,399  

Prepaid expenses

     4,839       3,357  

Income tax receivable

     739       —    

Other current assets

     3,642       809  
                

Total current assets

     208,243       190,607  

Property, plant and equipment at cost:

    

Land and buildings

     26,932       24,268  

Construction equipment

     54,180       47,370  

Transportation equipment

     17,851       16,927  

Furniture and fixtures

     14,587       11,781  

Construction in progress

     1,498       6,712  
                
     115,048       107,058  

Accumulated depreciation

     (54,948 )     (49,811 )
                

Property, plant and equipment, net

     60,100       57,247  

Goodwill

     22,916       23,329  

Other assets

     4,830       3,410  
                

Total assets

   $ 296,089     $ 274,593  
                

See accompanying notes.

 

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Matrix Service Company

Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands, except share data)

 

     February 28,
2009
    May 31,
2008
 
     (unaudited)  

Liabilities and stockholders’ equity

    

Current liabilities:

    

Accounts payable

   $ 58,545     $ 53,560  

Billings on uncompleted contracts in excess of costs and estimated earnings

     47,168       48,709  

Accrued wages and benefits

     12,858       14,976  

Accrued insurance

     6,554       8,451  

Income tax payable

     —         2,028  

Current capital lease obligations

     1,324       1,042  

Other accrued expenses

     1,708       1,015  
                

Total current liabilities

     128,157       129,781  

Long-term capital lease obligations

     759       1,000  

Deferred income taxes

     4,257       5,112  

Stockholders’ equity:

    

Common stock - $.01 par value; 60,000,000 shares authorized, 27,888,217 shares issued as of February 28, 2009 and May 31, 2008

     279       279  

Additional paid-in capital

     111,374       108,402  

Retained earnings

     68,648       44,809  

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

     (1,220 )     1,584  
                
     179,081       155,074  

Less: Treasury stock, at cost – 1,738,223 and 1,825,600 shares as of February 28, 2009 and May 31, 2008

     (16,165 )     (16,374 )
                

Total stockholders’ equity

     162,916       138,700  
                

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 296,089     $ 274,593  
                

See accompanying notes.

 

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Matrix Service Company

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(In thousands)

 

     Nine Months Ended  
     February 28,
2009
    February 29,
2008
 
     (unaudited)  

Operating activities:

    

Net income

   $ 23,844     $ 12,548  

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

    

Depreciation and amortization

     7,617       6,030  

Deferred income tax

     (1,173 )     565  

Loss on sale of property, plant and equipment

     220       28  

Allowance for uncollectible accounts

     303       1,156  

Stock-based compensation expense

     3,091       2,158  

Other

     325       233  

Changes in operating assets and liabilities increasing (decreasing) cash, net of effects from acquisitions (Note 2):

    

Receivables

     5,310       (10,732 )

Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts

     15,643       5,236  

Inventories

     (1,871 )     453  

Prepaid expenses and other assets

     14       (748 )

Accounts payable

     (15,164 )     (1,290 )

Billings on uncompleted contracts in excess of costs and estimated earnings

     (4,875 )     13,579  

Accrued expenses

     (4,772 )     (2,157 )

Income tax receivable/payable

     (2,612 )     (2,536 )
                

Net cash provided by operating activities

     25,900       24,523  

Investing activities:

    

Acquisition of property, plant and equipment

     (8,618 )     (13,118 )

Proceeds from asset sales

     998       282  

Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired

     (15,142 )     —    
                

Net cash used by investing activities

   $ (22,762 )   $ (12,836 )

 

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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(In thousands)

 

     Nine Months Ended  
     February 28,
2009
    February 29,
2008
 
     (unaudited)  

Financing activities:

    

Advances under bank credit facility

   $ —       $ 149,760  

Repayments of bank credit facility

     —         (149,760 )

Capital lease payments

     (822 )     (664 )

Issuances of common stock

     202       586  

Tax benefit from exercised stock options

     106       627  

Open market purchase of treasury shares

     —         (12,843 )

Other treasury share purchases

Debt amendment fees

    

 

(32

(213

)

)

    (700 ) -
                

Net cash used by financing activities

     (759 )     (12,994 )

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

     (1,816 )     430  
                

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

     563       (877 )

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

     21,989       9,147  
                

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

   $ 22,552     $ 8,270  
                

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

    

Cash paid during the period for:

    

Income taxes

   $ 16,764     $ 8,515  
                

Interest

   $ 292     $ 456  
                

Non-cash investing and financing activities:

    

Equipment acquired through capital leases

   $ 756     $ 641  
                

Purchases of property, plant and equipment on account

   $ 112     $ 453  
                

See accompanying notes.

 

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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity

(In thousands, except share data)

(unaudited)

 

     Common
Stock
   Additional
Paid-in
Capital
    Retained
Earnings
    Treasury
Stock
    Translation
Adjustments
    Total  

Balances, May 31, 2008

   $ 279    $ 108,402     $ 44,809     $ (16,374 )   $ 1,584     $ 138,700  

Net Income

     —        —         23,844       —         —         23,844  

Other comprehensive loss

     —        —         —         —         (2,804 )     (2,804 )
                   

Comprehensive income

                21,040  

Exercise of stock options (48,650 shares)

     —        75       (5 )     132       —         202  

Tax effect of exercised stock options and vesting of deferred shares

     —        (85 )     —         —         —         (85 )

Stock-based compensation expense

     —        3,091       —         —         —         3,091  

Issuance of deferred shares (41,627 shares)

     —        (109 )     —         109       —         —    

Purchase of treasury shares (2,900 shares)

     —        —         —         (32 )     —         (32 )
                                               

Balances, February 28, 2009

   $ 279    $ 111,374     $ 68,648     $ (16,165 )   $ (1,220 )   $ 162,916  
                                               

Balances, May 31, 2007

   $ 279    $ 104,408     $ 23,422     $ (3,500 )   $ 967     $ 125,576  

Net income

     —        —         12,548       —         —         12,548  

Other comprehensive income

     —        —         —         —         750       750  
                   

Comprehensive income

                13,298  

Exercise of stock options (99,450 shares)

     —        299       (20 )     307       —         586  

Tax effect of exercised stock options

     —        627       —         —         —         627  

Stock-based compensation expense

     —        2,158       —         —         —         2,158  

Issuance of deferred shares (59,590 shares)

     —        (175 )     —         175       —         —    

Open market purchase of treasury shares (729,982 shares)

     —        —         —         (12,843 )     —         (12,843 )

Other treasury share purchases (23,192 shares)

     —        —         —         (700 )     —         (700 )
                                               

Balances, February 29, 2008

   $ 279    $ 107,317     $ 35,950     $ (16,561 )   $ 1,717     $ 128,702  
                                               

See accompanying notes.

 

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Matrix Service Company

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

Note 1 – Basis of Presentation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Matrix Service Company (“Matrix Service”, “we”, “our”, “us” or the “Company”) and its subsidiaries, all of which are wholly owned. Intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X for interim financial statements required to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission and do not include all information and footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. However, the information furnished reflects all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments and other adjustments described herein that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair statement of the results for the interim periods.

The accompanying financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements for the year ended May 31, 2008, included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year then ended. The Company’s business is cyclical due to the scope and timing of projects released by its customer base. In addition, Matrix Service generates a significant portion of its revenues under a comparatively few major contracts which often do not commence or terminate in the same period from one year to the next. Accordingly, results for any interim period may not necessarily be indicative of future operating results.

Note 2 – Acquisitions

Purchase of Engineering and Construction Assets and Technology

On December 20, 2008, the Company acquired engineering and construction resources and technology used to design, engineer and construct single and full containment LNG storage tanks, LIN/LOX storage tanks, LPG storage tanks and thermal vacuum chambers from CB&I Inc., a subsidiary of Chicago Bridge & Iron Company N.V. (“CB&I”). The purchase included approximately 70 engineering and construction personnel, along with tools, equipment, and a perpetual license to use CB&I’s technology necessary to design, engineer and construct LNG storage tanks, LIN/LOX storage tanks, LPG storage tanks and thermal vacuum chambers.

Purchase of S.M. Electric Company, Inc.

On February 5, 2009 the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary Matrix Service Industrial Contractors, Inc. acquired S.M. Electric Company, Inc. (“SME”). The purchase price consisted primarily of the repayment of SME’s bank indebtedness and the repayment of certain indebtedness to SME’s former owners. SME, located in Rahway, New Jersey, provides electrical and contracting services to industrial and utility customers in the Northeastern United States. SME has contracts and performs work in both the Repair and Maintenance and Construction Services segments; therefore, SME’s financial results are included in both operating segments from February 5, 2009.

 

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Matrix Service Company

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

The purchase prices were allocated to the major categories of assets and liabilities based upon their estimated fair values at their respective acquisition dates. The following table summarizes the preliminary purchase price allocation of the acquisitions which is subject to change as we complete our valuation of certain acquired assets and liabilities:

 

Current assets

   $ 34,642

Property, plant and equipment

     2,281

Goodwill

     817

Other assets

     3,069
      

Total assets acquired

     40,809

Current liabilities

     25,340

Non-current liabilities

     74
      

Net assets acquired

     15,395

Cash acquired

     253
      

Net purchase price

   $ 15,142
      

The operating data related to these acquisitions was not material. Both acquisitions were funded with cash on hand.

Note 3 – Goodwill

Goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are not amortized and are tested at least annually for impairment. We perform our annual analysis during the fourth quarter of each fiscal year and in any other period in which indicators of impairment warrant an additional analysis. Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price of acquisitions over the fair value of the net assets acquired. Goodwill is evaluated for impairment by first comparing management’s estimate of the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying value, including goodwill. Reporting units for purposes of goodwill impairment calculations are our reportable segments.

Management utilizes a discounted cash flow analysis to determine the estimated fair value of our reporting units. Significant judgments and assumptions including the discount rate, anticipated revenue growth and gross margins, estimated operating and interest expense, and capital expenditures are inherent in these fair value estimates which are based on our internal operating budgets. As a result, actual results may differ from the estimates utilized in our discounted cash flow analysis. The use of alternate judgments and/or assumptions could result in a fair value that differs from our estimate and could result in the recognition of an impairment charge in the financial statements.

As a result of these uncertainties, we utilize multiple scenarios and assign probabilities to each of the scenarios in the discounted cash flow analysis. The results of the discounted cash flow analysis are then compared to the carrying value of the reporting unit. If the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, a computation of the implied fair value of goodwill is compared with its related carrying value. If the carrying value of the reporting unit goodwill exceeds the implied fair value of that goodwill, an impairment loss is recognized in the amount of the excess. If an impairment charge is incurred, it would negatively impact our results of operations and financial position.

Certain events may occur that might adversely affect the reported value of goodwill. Such events could include, but are not limited to, strategic decisions made in response to economic or competitive conditions, a significant change in the project plans of our customers, the economic condition of the customers and industries we serve, and a material negative change in the relationships with one or more of our significant customers. If our judgments and assumptions change as a result of the occurrence of any of these events or other events that we do not currently anticipate, our expectations as to future results and our estimate of the implied value of one or more of our reporting units also may change.

The Company’s policy, as stated above, is to perform an annual impairment analysis in the fourth quarter or in any period in which an impairment indicator exists. The current economic conditions have

 

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Matrix Service Company

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

significantly impacted the market capitalization of almost all public companies, including ours. A significant adverse change in the business climate is considered an impairment indicator. In addition, the market environment has caused some of our customers to delay or cancel certain capital projects, primarily in the most recent quarter, and we now expect fiscal 2009 revenue and earnings to be below levels previously assumed in our fiscal 2009 operating budget. Based on these factors we performed an interim impairment analysis as of the end of the third fiscal quarter.

At February 28, 2009, the estimated fair value of the Construction Services segment exceeded its carrying value by 82% and the estimated fair value of the Repair and Maintenance Services segment exceeded its carrying value by 78%. We will continue to monitor both the external equity markets and our revenue and earnings outlook. Additionally, we will perform our routine annual impairment analysis in the fourth quarter.

Note 4 – Recently Issued Accounting Standards

SFAS No. 157 – Fair Value Measurements

In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“SFAS No. 157”). This Statement established a framework for fair value measurements in the financial statements by providing a definition of fair value, guidance on the methods used to estimate fair value and expanded disclosures about fair value measurements. SFAS No. 157 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007 and interim periods within those fiscal years. On June 1, 2008, the Company adopted the provisions of SFAS No. 157 related to financial and non-financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis. The adoption of this accounting pronouncement did not result in a material impact to the consolidated financial statements.

In February 2008, the FASB issued FASB Staff Position 157-2, “Effective Date of FASB Statement No. 157” which defers the effective date of SFAS No. 157 for one year for certain non-financial assets and liabilities except those that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the financial statements on a recurring basis. We do not expect the provisions of SFAS No. 157 related to these items to have a material effect on the consolidated financial statements.

SFAS No. 159 – The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities – Including an Amendment of FASB Statement No. 115

In February 2007, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 159 (“SFAS No. 159”), “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities – Including an Amendment of FASB Statement No. 115”. SFAS No. 159 permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value. Unrealized gains and losses on items for which the fair value option has been elected will be recognized in earnings at each subsequent reporting date. SFAS No. 159 is effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. On June 1, 2008, the Company adopted SFAS No. 159. The Company elected not to apply the fair value option permitted under SFAS No. 159 to any financial assets or liabilities.

SFAS No. 141(R) – Business Combinations

In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141(R), “Business Combinations” (“SFAS No. 141(R)”). SFAS No. 141(R) applies to all business combinations and establishes guidance for recognizing and measuring identifiable assets acquired, liabilities assumed, noncontrolling interests in the acquiree and goodwill. Most of these items are recognized at their full fair value on the acquisition date, including acquisitions where the acquirer obtains control but less than 100 percent ownership in the acquiree. SFAS No. 141(R) also requires transaction costs to be recognized as expense as incurred and establishes disclosure requirements to enable the evaluation of the nature and financial effects of the business combination. SFAS No. 141(R) is effective for the Company for any business combination that occurs after May 31, 2009.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

Note 5 – Uncompleted Contracts

Contract terms of the Company’s construction contracts generally provide for progress billings based on project milestones. The excess of costs incurred and estimated earnings over amounts billed on uncompleted contracts is reported as a current asset. The excess of amounts billed over costs incurred and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts is reported as a current liability. Gross and net amounts on uncompleted contracts are as follows:

 

     February 28,
2009
    May 31,
2008
     (In thousands)

Costs incurred and estimated earnings recognized on uncompleted contracts

   $ 1,249,389     $ 982,369

Billings on uncompleted contracts

     1,257,922       981,138
              
   $ (8,533 )   $ 1,231
              

Shown on balance sheet as:

    

Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts

   $ 38,635     $ 49,940

Billings on uncompleted contracts in excess of costs and estimated earnings

     47,168       48,709
              
   $ (8,533 )   $ 1,231
              

Progress billings in accounts receivable at February 28, 2009 and May 31, 2008 included retentions to be collected within one year of $17.0 million and $16.3 million, respectively. Contract retentions collectible beyond one year are included in Other Assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and totaled $0.7 million at February 28, 2009 and $1.7 million at May 31, 2008.

Note 6 – Debt

The Company has a five-year, $75.0 million senior revolving credit facility (“Credit Facility”) that expires on November 30, 2012. The Credit Facility is guaranteed by substantially all of the Company’s subsidiaries and is secured by a lien on substantially all of the Company’s assets.

Availability under the Credit Facility is as follows:

 

     February 28,
2009
   May 31,
2008
     (In thousands)

Credit Facility

   $ 75,000    $ 75,000

Letters of credit

     6,864      4,648
             

Availability under the Credit Facility

   $ 68,136    $ 70,352
             

The Credit Facility may be used for working capital, issuance of letters of credit or other lawful corporate purposes. The Credit Agreement contains customary affirmative and negative covenants that place certain restrictions on the Company, including limits on new debt, operating and capital lease obligations, asset sales and certain distributions, including dividends.

 

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Matrix Service Company

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

On February 11, 2009, the Company entered into an amendment (“Amendment”) to the Credit Facility which altered certain key provisions of the Credit Facility including the following:

 

   

The limitation on share repurchases was increased from $25.0 million for the life of the Credit Facility, to $25.0 million in any calendar year.

 

   

The prior limitation on acquisitions of $7.5 million in any consecutive twelve month period and $20.0 million for the life of the Credit Facility was eliminated so long as the Company’s Senior Leverage Ratio on a pro forma basis as of the end of the fiscal quarter immediately preceding the acquisition is below 1.00 to 1.00 and availability under the Credit Facility is at or above 50% after consummation of the acquisition. If the Senior Leverage Ratio on a pro forma basis is over 1.00 to 1.00 but below 1.75 to 1.00, acquisitions will be limited to $25.0 million in a twelve month period, provided there is at least $25.0 million of availability under the Credit Facility.

 

   

A financial covenant was modified to require that we maintain a Tangible Net Worth in an amount which is no less than the sum of $110.0 million, plus the net proceeds of any issuance of equity that occurs after November 30, 2008, plus 50% of all positive quarterly net income after November 30, 2008. Previously, we were required to maintain a Tangible Net Worth of no less than the sum of $55.6 million, plus the net cash proceeds of any issuance of equity that occurred after August 31, 2006, plus 75% of all positive quarterly net income after August 31, 2006. As of November 30, 2008, we were required to maintain a Tangible Net Worth of at least $98.5 million.

 

   

Amounts borrowed under the Credit Facility will continue to bear interest at LIBOR or an Alternate Base Rate, plus in each case, an additional margin based on the Senior Leverage Ratio.

 

   

The additional margins on the LIBOR-based loans increased from between 1.00% and 1.75% to between 2.00% and 2.75% based on the Senior Leverage Ratio.

 

   

The additional margins on the Alternate Base Rate loans increased from between 0.00% and 0.25% to between 1.00% and 1.75% based on the Senior Leverage Ratio.

 

   

The Alternate Base Rate is now the greater of the Prime Rate, Federal Funds Effective Rate plus 0.50% or LIBOR plus 1.00%. Previously, the Alternate Base Rate was the greater of the Prime Rate or the Federal Funds Effective Rate plus 0.50%.

 

   

The Unused Revolving Credit Facility Fee increased from between 0.175% and 0.375% to between 0.35% and 0.50% based on the Senior Leverage Ratio.

The Company is currently at the lowest margin tier for both the LIBOR and Alternate Base Rate loans and the lowest tier for the Unused Revolving Credit Facility Fee.

Other significant financial covenants that were unchanged by the Amendment include the following:

 

   

Senior Leverage Ratio not to exceed 2.50 to 1.00;

 

   

Asset Coverage Ratio to be greater than 1.45 to 1.00; and,

 

   

Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio to be greater than 1.25 to 1.00.

The Company is currently in compliance with all affirmative, negative, and financial covenants under the Credit Facility.

Note 7 – Income Taxes

Deferred income taxes are computed using the liability method whereby deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized based on temporary differences between the financial statement and tax basis of assets and liabilities using presently enacted tax rates. Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts for income tax purposes.

 

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Matrix Service Company

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

Note 8 – Commitments and Contingencies

Insurance Reserves

The Company maintains insurance coverage for various aspects of its operations. However, exposure to potential losses is retained through the use of deductibles and coverage limits.

Typically our contracts require us to indemnify our customers for injury, damage or loss arising from the performance of our services and provide for warranties for materials and workmanship. The Company may also be required to name the customer as an additional insured under certain insurance policies up to the limits of insurance available, or we may have to purchase special insurance policies or surety bonds for specific customers or provide letters of credit issued under our Credit Facility in lieu of bonds to satisfy performance and financial guarantees on some projects. Matrix Service currently maintains a performance and payment bonding line of $160.0 million. The Company generally requires its subcontractors to indemnify the Company and the Company’s customer and name the Company as an additional insured for activities arising out of the subcontractors’ presence at the customer’s location. We also require certain subcontractors to provide additional insurance policies, including surety bonds in favor of the Company, to secure the subcontractors’ work or as required by the subcontract.

There can be no assurance that our insurance and the additional insurance coverage provided by our subcontractors will fully protect us against a valid claim or loss under the contracts with our customers.

Unapproved Change Orders and Claims

As of February 28, 2009 and May 31, 2008, accounts receivable and costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts included revenues, to the extent of costs incurred, for unapproved change orders of $0.1 million and $0.8 million, respectively. There were no claims included in costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts at February 28, 2009 and May 31, 2008. Generally, collection of amounts related to unapproved change orders and claims is expected within twelve months. However, customers generally will not pay these amounts until final resolution of related claims, and accordingly, collection of these amounts may extend beyond one year.

Capital Commitments

At February 28, 2009, expected remaining spending on capital projects that have been approved but are not yet completed totaled $1.4 million.

Other

The Company and its subsidiaries are named as defendants in various legal actions and are vigorously defending each of them. It is the opinion of management that none of the known legal actions will have a material adverse impact on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or liquidity.

 

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Matrix Service Company

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

Note 9 – Other Comprehensive Income

Other comprehensive income and accumulated other comprehensive income consisted of foreign currency translation adjustments.

 

     Three Months Ended    Nine Months Ended
     February 28,
2009
    February 29,
2008
   February 28,
2009
    February 29,
2008
     (In thousands)    (In thousands)

Net income

   $ 4,212     $ 6,002    $ 23,844     $ 12,548

Other comprehensive income (loss)

     (375 )     278      (2,804 )     750
                             

Comprehensive income

   $ 3,837     $ 6,280    $ 21,040     $ 13,298
                             

Note 10 – Earnings per Common Share

Basic earnings per share (“EPS”) is calculated based on the weighted average shares outstanding during the period. Diluted EPS includes the dilutive effect of employee and director stock options as well as the dilutive effect of nonvested deferred shares.

The computation of basic and diluted EPS is as follows:

 

     Three Months Ended    Nine Months Ended
     February 28,
2009
   February 29,
2008
   February 28,
2009
   February 29,
2008
     (In thousands, except per share data)

Basic EPS:

           

Net income

   $ 4,212    $ 6,002    $ 23,844    $ 12,548
                           

Weighted average shares outstanding

     26,147      26,464      26,107      26,561
                           

Basic EPS

   $ 0.16    $ 0.23    $ 0.91    $ 0.47
                           

Weighted average shares outstanding - basic

     26,147      26,464      26,107      26,561

Dilutive stock options

     58      333      175      375

Nonvested deferred shares

     117      73      144      97
                           

Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted

     26,322      26,870      26,426      27,033
                           

Diluted EPS

   $ 0.16    $ 0.22    $ 0.90    $ 0.46
                           

 

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Matrix Service Company

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

The following securities are considered antidilutive and have been excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share:

 

     Three Months Ended    Nine Months Ended
     February 28,
2009
   February 29,
2008
   February 28,
2009
   February 29,
2008
     (In thousands)

Stock options

   216    —      —      —  

Nonvested deferred shares

   646    —      126    —  

Note 11 – Segment Information

The Company has two reportable segments, the Construction Services segment and the Repair and Maintenance Services segment.

The primary services of our Construction Services segment are aboveground storage tanks for the bulk storage/terminal industry, capital construction for the downstream petroleum industry, specialty construction, and electrical/instrumentation services for various industries. These services, including civil/structural, mechanical, piping, electrical and instrumentation, millwrighting, and fabrication, are provided for projects of varying complexities, schedule durations, and budgets. Our project experience includes renovations, retrofits, modifications and expansions to existing facilities as well as construction of new facilities.

The primary services of our Repair and Maintenance Services segment are aboveground storage tank repair and maintenance services, planned major and routine maintenance for the downstream petroleum industry, specialty repair and maintenance services and electrical and instrumentation repair and maintenance.

Other consists of operating activity related to previously disposed-of businesses and certain corporate assets.

The Company evaluates performance and allocates resources based on profit or loss from operations before income taxes. The accounting policies of the reportable segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies in Note 1 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in the Annual Report on Form 10-K. Intersegment sales and transfers are recorded at cost; therefore, no intercompany profit or loss is recognized.

 

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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

Results of Operations

(In thousands)

 

     Construction
Services
    Repair &
Maintenance
Services
   Other     Total

Three Months Ended February 28, 2009

         

Gross revenues

   $ 85,607     $ 66,520    $ —       $ 152,127

Less: Inter-segment revenues

     5,740       125      —         5,865
                             

Consolidated revenues

     79,867       66,395      —         146,262

Gross profit

     9,332       8,629      —         17,961

Operating income

     2,641       4,404      —         7,045

Income before income tax expense

     2,365       4,430      —         6,795

Net income

     1,451       2,761      —         4,212

Segment assets

     148,078       115,887      32,124       296,089

Capital expenditures

     388       81      1,559       2,028

Depreciation and amortization expense

     1,572       1,184      —         2,756

Three Months Ended February 29, 2008

         

Gross revenues

   $ 123,186     $ 62,165    $ —       $ 185,351

Less: Inter-segment revenues

     3,644       587      —         4,231
                             

Consolidated revenues

     119,542       61,578      —         181,120

Gross profit

     11,359       9,642      —         21,001

Operating income (loss)

     5,141       5,061      (106 )     10,096

Income (loss) before income tax expense

     5,015       5,082      (106 )     9,991

Net income (loss)

     3,007       3,057      (62 )     6,002

Segment assets

     155,939       80,550      20,663       257,152

Capital expenditures

     2,837       542      1,412       4,791

Depreciation and amortization expense

     1,384       833      —         2,217

Nine Months Ended February 28, 2009

         

Gross revenues

   $ 316,052     $ 216,186    $ —       $ 532,238

Less: Inter-segment revenues

     21,298       1,091      —         22,389
                             

Consolidated revenues

     294,754       215,095      —         509,849

Gross profit

     37,138       33,863      —         71,001

Operating income

     15,751       20,496      —         36,247

Income before income tax expense

     15,748       21,136      —         36,884

Net income

     10,264       13,580      —         23,844

Segment assets

     148,078       115,887      32,124       296,089

Capital expenditures

     2,361       1,825      4,432       8,618

Depreciation and amortization expense

     4,343       3,274      —         7,617

Nine Months Ended February 29, 2008

         

Gross revenues

   $ 345,646     $ 205,570    $ —       $ 551,216

Less: Inter-segment revenues

     11,052       2,983      —         14,035
                             

Consolidated revenues

     334,594       202,587      —         537,181

Gross profit

     18,193       32,958      —         51,151

Operating income (loss)

     (204 )     20,588      (25 )     20,359

Income (loss) before income tax expense

     (704 )     20,474      (25 )     19,745

Net income (loss)

     (5 )     12,567      (14 )     12,548

Segment assets

     155,939       80,550      20,663       257,152

Capital expenditures

     6,743       3,084      3,291       13,118

Depreciation and amortization expense

     3,615       2,415      —         6,030

 

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Matrix Service Company

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements

 

Segment Revenue from External Customers by Industry Type

 

     Construction
Services
   Repair &
Maintenance
Services
   Total
     (In thousands)

Three Months Ended February 28, 2009

        

Aboveground Storage Tanks

   $ 36,879    $ 37,192    $ 74,071

Downstream Petroleum

     28,302      22,155      50,457

Electrical and Instrumentation

     9,120      7,048      16,168

Specialty

     5,566      —        5,566
                    

Total

   $ 79,867    $ 66,395    $ 146,262
                    

Three Months Ended February 29, 2008

        

Aboveground Storage Tanks

   $ 51,109    $ 38,901    $ 90,010

Downstream Petroleum

     39,740      19,236      58,976

Electrical and Instrumentation

     4,705      3,441      8,146

Specialty

     23,988      —        23,988
                    

Total

   $ 119,542    $ 61,578    $ 181,120
                    

Nine Months Ended February 28, 2009

        

Aboveground Storage Tanks

   $ 137,772    $ 136,398    $ 274,170

Downstream Petroleum

     103,039      64,604      167,643

Electrical and Instrumentation

     35,244      14,093      49,337

Specialty

     18,699      —        18,699
                    

Total

   $ 294,754    $ 215,095    $ 509,849
                    

Nine Months Ended February 29, 2008

        

Aboveground Storage Tanks

   $ 148,908    $ 124,933    $ 273,841

Downstream Petroleum

     112,791      66,583      179,374

Electrical and Instrumentation

     12,116      11,071      23,187

Specialty

     60,779      —        60,779
                    

Total

   $ 334,594    $ 202,587    $ 537,181
                    

 

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ITEM 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Critical Accounting Estimates

The following is a discussion of the most critical accounting policies, judgments and uncertainties that are inherent in our application of generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) in the United States of America.

Revenue Recognition

Matrix Service records profits on fixed-price contracts on a percentage-of-completion basis, primarily based on costs incurred to date compared to the total estimated contract cost. Matrix Service records revenue on reimbursable and time and material contracts on a proportional performance basis as costs are incurred. Contracts in process are valued at cost plus accrued profits less billings on uncompleted contracts. Contracts are generally considered substantially complete when field construction is completed. The elapsed time from award of a contract to completion of performance may be in excess of one year. Matrix Service includes pass-through revenue and costs on cost-plus contracts, which are customer-reimbursable materials, equipment and subcontractor costs, when Matrix Service determines that it is responsible for the procurement and management of such cost components on behalf of the customer.

Matrix Service has numerous contracts that are in various stages of completion which require estimates to determine the appropriate cost and revenue recognition. Matrix Service has a history of making reasonably dependable estimates of the extent of progress towards completion, contract revenues and contract costs, and accordingly, does not believe significant fluctuations are likely to materialize. However, current estimates may be revised as additional information becomes available. If estimates of costs to complete fixed-price contracts indicate a loss, a provision is made through a contract write-down for the total loss anticipated. A number of our contracts contain various cost and performance incentives and penalties that impact the earnings we realize from our contracts. Adjustments related to these incentives and penalties are recorded in the period on a percentage of completion basis when estimable and probable.

Indirect costs (such as salaries and benefits, supplies and tools, equipment costs and insurance costs) are charged to projects based upon direct labor hours. Warranty costs are normally incurred prior to project completion and are charged to project costs as they are incurred. Warranty costs incurred subsequent to project completion were not material for the periods presented. Overhead allocation rates are established annually during the budgeting process and evaluated for accuracy throughout the year based upon actual direct labor hours and actual costs incurred.

Claims Recognition

Claims are amounts in excess of the agreed contract price (or amounts not included in the original contract price) that we seek to collect from customers or others for delays, errors in specifications and designs, contract terminations, change orders in dispute or unapproved as to both scope and price or other causes of anticipated additional costs incurred by us. Recognition of amounts as additional contract revenue related to claims is appropriate only if it is probable that the claims will result in additional contract revenue and if the amount can be reliably estimated. We must determine if:

 

   

there is a legal basis for the claim;

 

   

the additional costs were caused by circumstances that were unforeseen by the Company and are not the result of deficiencies in our performance;

 

   

the costs are identifiable or determinable and are reasonable in view of the work performed; and

 

   

the evidence supporting the claim is objective and verifiable.

If all of these requirements are met, revenue from a claim is recorded only to the extent that we have incurred costs relating to the claim.

 

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As of February 28, 2009 and May 31, 2008, accounts receivable and costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts included revenues, to the extent of costs incurred, for unapproved change orders of $0.1 million and $0.8 million, respectively. There were no claims included in costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts at May 31, 2008 and February 28, 2009. Historically, our collections for unapproved change orders and other claims have approximated the amount of revenue recognized.

The following table provides a rollforward of claims and unapproved change orders:

 

     Claims for
Unapproved
Change
Orders
    Other
Claims
    Total  
     (In thousands)  

Balance at May 31, 2008

   $ 804     $ —       $ 804  

Additions

     556       141       697  

Collections

     (1,169 )     (141 )     (1,310 )

Loss

     (133 )     —         (133 )
                        

Balance at February 28, 2009

   $ 58     $ —       $ 58  
                        

Balance at May 31, 2007

   $ 5,129     $ 1,493     $ 6,622  

Additions

     2,991       897       3,888  

Collections

     (6,177 )     —         (6,177 )

Loss

     (34 )     —         (34 )
                        

Balance at February 29, 2008

   $ 1,909     $ 2,390     $ 4,299  
                        

Loss Contingencies

Various legal actions, claims, and other contingencies arise in the normal course of our business. Contingencies are recorded in the consolidated financial statements, or are otherwise disclosed, in accordance with SFAS No. 5 “Accounting for Contingencies.” Specific reserves are provided for loss contingencies to the extent we conclude their occurrence is both probable and estimable. We use a case by case evaluation of the underlying data and update our evaluation as further information becomes known. We believe that any liability exceeding our recorded accruals should not materially affect our financial position, results of operations or liquidity. However, the results of litigation are inherently unpredictable and the possibility exists that the ultimate resolution of one or more of these matters could result in a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or liquidity.

Legal costs are expensed as incurred.

Insurance Reserves

We maintain insurance coverage for various aspects of our operations. However, we retain exposure to potential losses through the use of deductibles and coverage limits. As of February 28, 2009 and May 31, 2008, insurance reserves totaling $6.6 million and $8.5 million, respectively, are included on our balance sheet. These amounts represent our best estimate of our ultimate obligations for asserted claims, insurance premium obligations, and claims incurred but not yet reported at the balance sheet dates. We establish specific reserves for known claims using a case by case evaluation of the underlying claim data and update our evaluations as further information becomes known. We establish reserves for incurred but not reported claims based on historical claim development and other factors. Judgments and assumptions are inherent in our reserve accruals; as a result, changes in assumptions or claims experience could result in changes to these estimates in the future. Additionally, the actual results of claim settlements could differ from the amounts estimated.

 

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Goodwill

Goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are not amortized and are tested at least annually for impairment. We perform our annual analysis during the fourth quarter of each fiscal year and in any other period in which indicators of impairment warrant an additional analysis. Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price of acquisitions over the fair value of the net assets acquired. Goodwill is evaluated for impairment by first comparing management’s estimate of the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying value, including goodwill. Reporting units for purposes of goodwill impairment calculations are our reportable segments.

Management utilizes a discounted cash flow analysis to determine the estimated fair value of our reporting units. Significant judgments and assumptions including the discount rate, anticipated revenue growth and gross margins, estimated operating and interest expense, and capital expenditures are inherent in these fair value estimates which are based on our internal operating budgets. As a result, actual results may differ from the estimates utilized in our discounted cash flow analysis. The use of alternate judgments and/or assumptions could result in a fair value that differs from our estimate and could result in the recognition of an impairment charge in the financial statements.

As a result of these uncertainties, we utilize multiple scenarios and assign probabilities to each of the scenarios in the discounted cash flow analysis. The results of the discounted cash flow analysis are then compared to the carrying value of the reporting unit. If the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, a computation of the implied fair value of goodwill is compared with its related carrying value. If the carrying value of the reporting unit goodwill exceeds the implied fair value of that goodwill, an impairment loss is recognized in the amount of the excess. If an impairment charge is incurred, it would negatively impact our results of operations and financial position.

Certain events may occur that might adversely affect the reported value of goodwill. Such events could include, but are not limited to, strategic decisions made in response to economic or competitive conditions, a significant change in the project plans of our customers, the economic condition of the customers and industries we serve, and a material negative change in the relationships with one or more of our significant customers. If our judgments and assumptions change as a result of the occurrence of any of these events or other events that we do not currently anticipate, our expectations as to future results and our estimate of the implied value of one or more of our reporting units also may change.

The Company’s policy, as stated above, is to perform an annual impairment analysis in the fourth quarter or in any period in which an impairment indicator exists. The current economic conditions have significantly impacted the market capitalization of almost all public companies, including ours. A significant adverse change in the business climate is considered an impairment indicator. In addition, the market environment has caused some of our customers to delay or cancel certain capital projects, primarily in the most recent quarter, and we now expect fiscal 2009 revenue and earnings to be below levels previously assumed in our fiscal 2009 operating budget. Based on these factors we performed an interim impairment analysis as of the end of the third fiscal quarter.

At February 28, 2009, the estimated fair value of the Construction Services segment exceeded its carrying value by 82% and the estimated fair value of the Repair and Maintenance Services segment exceeded its carrying value by 78%. We will continue to monitor both the external equity markets and our revenue and earnings outlook. Additionally, we will perform our routine annual impairment analysis in the fourth quarter.

 

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Results of Operations

Overview

The Company has two reportable segments, Construction Services and Repair and Maintenance Services. The majority of the work for both segments is performed in the United States with less than 4% of revenues generated in Canada during the first nine months of fiscal 2009. However, the Company does continue to seek opportunities for growth in both the domestic and international markets.

The primary services of our Construction Services segment are aboveground storage tanks for the bulk storage/terminal industry, capital construction for the downstream petroleum industry, specialty construction, and electrical/instrumentation services for various industries. These services, including civil/structural, mechanical, piping, electrical and instrumentation, millwrighting, and fabrication, are provided for projects of varying complexities, schedule durations, and budgets. Our project experience includes renovations, retrofits, modifications and expansions to existing facilities as well as construction of new facilities.

The primary services of our Repair and Maintenance Services segment are aboveground storage tank repair and maintenance services, planned major and routine maintenance for the downstream petroleum industry, specialty repair and maintenance services and electrical and instrumentation repair and maintenance.

Significant fluctuations in revenues, gross profits and operating results are discussed below on a consolidated basis and for each segment. Revenues fluctuate due to many factors, including the changing product mix and project schedules, which are dependent on the level and timing of customer releases of new business.

Three Months Ended February 28, 2009 Compared to the Three Months Ended February 29, 2008

Consolidated

Consolidated revenues were $146.3 million in fiscal 2009, a decrease of $34.8 million, or 19.2%, from consolidated revenues of $181.1 million for fiscal 2008. The decline in consolidated revenues was the result of a decrease in the Construction Services segment of $39.6 million partially offset by an increase in the Repair and Maintenance Services segment of $4.8 million.

Consolidated gross profit decreased from $21.0 million in fiscal 2008 to $18.0 million in fiscal 2009. The decrease of $3.0 million or 14.3% was due to the 19.2% decline in consolidated revenues partially offset by an increase in gross margins, which improved from 11.6% in fiscal 2008 to 12.3% in fiscal 2009. The gross margin improvement was due to higher margins in the Construction Services segment, where the gross margin increased to 11.7% in the current fiscal year versus 9.5% in the prior fiscal year. Repair and Maintenance Services segment gross margins decreased to 13.0% in the current year compared to 15.7% in fiscal 2008.

Consolidated SG&A expenses were unchanged at $10.9 million during both fiscal periods. SG&A expense as a percentage of revenue increased to 7.5% in fiscal 2009 compared to 6.0% in the prior fiscal year due to the $34.8 million decline in revenues.

Income before income tax expense decreased to $6.8 million in fiscal 2009 from $10.0 million in fiscal 2008. This $3.2 million decrease was a result of lower consolidated revenue partially offset by higher gross margins.

The effective tax rates for fiscal 2009 and fiscal 2008 were 38.0% and 39.9%, respectively.

Net income for fiscal 2009 decreased to $4.2 million, or $0.16 per fully diluted share, versus net income in fiscal 2008 of $6.0 million, or $0.22 per fully diluted share.

Construction Services

Revenues for the Construction Services segment were $79.9 million, compared with $119.5 million in the same period a year earlier. The decrease of $39.6 million, or 33.1%, was due to lower Specialty revenues, which decreased 76.7% to $5.6 million in fiscal 2009, compared to $24.0 million a year earlier, lower Aboveground Storage Tank revenues, which decreased 27.8% to $36.9 million in fiscal 2009, compared to $51.1 million a year earlier, and lower Downstream Petroleum revenues, which decreased

 

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28.7% to $28.3 million in fiscal 2009, compared to $39.7 million a year earlier. These declines were partially offset by higher Electrical and Instrumentation revenues, which improved 93.6% or $4.4 million from $4.7 million in fiscal 2008 to $9.1 million in the current year.

At February 28, 2009, the Construction Services segment had a backlog of $272.6 million, as compared to a backlog of $282.9 million as of November 30, 2008. The decrease of $10.3 million is due to declines in Downstream Petroleum and Aboveground Storage Tank of $36.1 million and $29.9 million, partially offset by increases in Electrical and Instrumentation of $48.5 million and Specialty of $7.2 million. Project cancellations totaling $29.5 million were largely responsible for the decrease in Downstream Petroleum while project cancellations totaling $5.1 million contributed to the reduction in Aboveground Storage Tank.

Gross profit decreased from $11.4 million in fiscal 2008 to $9.3 million in fiscal 2009. The decrease in gross profit was primarily due to lower revenues in fiscal 2009 which led to us not covering our construction overhead costs partially offset by higher fiscal 2009 direct margins. The improved direct margins were primarily due to improved project execution in fiscal 2009 and the inclusion of a $2.5 million pretax charge in fiscal 2008 for cost overruns related to an LNG project.

Operating income and income before income tax expense were $2.6 million and $2.4 million in fiscal 2009 compared to $5.1 million and $5.0 million in fiscal 2008.

Repair and Maintenance Services

Revenues for the Repair and Maintenance Services segment were $66.4 million in fiscal 2009 compared to $61.6 million in fiscal 2008. The improvement was due to higher Electrical and Instrumentation revenues, which increased $3.6 million to $7.0 million in fiscal 2009, compared to $3.4 million a year earlier and higher Downstream Petroleum revenues, which increased $2.9 million to $22.1 million in fiscal 2009, compared to $19.2 million a year earlier. Partially offsetting this increase was a decline of $1.7 million in Aboveground Storage Tank revenues, which decreased to $37.2 million in fiscal 2009, compared to $38.9 million in the prior fiscal year.

Backlog at February 28, 2009 and November 30, 2008 for the Repair and Maintenance Services segment was $179.9 million and $171.2 million, respectively. The increase of $8.7 million was due to increases in Electrical and Instrumentation of $10.6 million and Downstream Petroleum of $2.2 million partially offset by a decline in Aboveground Storage Tank of $4.1 million.

Gross profit decreased from $9.6 million in fiscal 2008 to $8.6 million in fiscal 2009 due to a decrease in gross margins, which were 13.0% in fiscal 2009 compared to 15.7% in fiscal 2008. The decrease in gross margin was primarily due to us not covering our construction overhead costs in fiscal 2009.

Operating income and income before income tax expense decreased to $4.4 million in fiscal 2009 compared to $5.1 million in fiscal 2008.

Nine Months Ended February 28, 2009 Compared to Nine Months Ended February 29, 2008

Consolidated

Consolidated revenues were $509.8 million in fiscal 2009, a decrease of $27.4 million, or 5.1%, from consolidated revenues of $537.2 million for fiscal 2008. The decline in consolidated revenues was the result of a decrease in the Construction Services segment of $39.9 million offset partially by an increase of $12.5 million in the Repair and Maintenance Services segment.

Consolidated gross profit increased from $51.2 million in fiscal 2008 to $71.0 million in fiscal 2009. The improvement of $19.8 million or 38.7% was due primarily to an increase in gross margins, which improved from 9.5% in fiscal 2008 to 13.9% in fiscal 2009. The gross margin improvement was due to higher margins in the Construction Services segment, where the gross margin increased to 12.6% in the current fiscal year versus 5.4% in the prior fiscal year. Repair and Maintenance Services segment gross margins were 15.7% in the current year compared to 16.3% in fiscal 2008.

Consolidated SG&A expenses increased $4.0 million, or 13.0%, in fiscal 2009 to $34.8 million from $30.8 million for fiscal 2008. The increase was primarily due to the costs relating to our expansion into Western Canada and the Gulf Coast Region and higher employee related and facility costs incurred to build the infrastructure and sales force necessary to support our long-term growth plan. SG&A expense as a percentage of revenue increased to 6.8% in fiscal 2009 compared to 5.7% in the prior fiscal year.

 

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Net interest expense was $0.1 million in fiscal 2009 compared to $0.7 million in fiscal 2008. In the current year, the non-cash amortization of deal fees relating to the senior revolving credit facility and cash interest on our capital leases was partially offset by interest income generated from the investment of excess cash. The prior year net interest expense was primarily related to the amortization of deal fees on the senior revolving credit facility and interest on short-term borrowings under the facility.

Other income in fiscal 2009 was $0.7 million and related primarily to insurance proceeds received. In comparison, fiscal 2008 included $0.1 million of other income.

Income before income tax expense increased to $36.9 million in fiscal 2009 from $19.7 million in fiscal 2008. This $17.2 million increase occurred due to higher gross profits partially offset by higher SG&A expenses.

The effective tax rate for fiscal 2009 was 35.4% compared to 36.4% in fiscal 2008. In fiscal 2009, certain operating loss carryforwards previously reserved were utilized or deemed to be fully utilizable resulting in a tax benefit of $1.0 million. The prior fiscal year included a $0.7 million tax benefit resulting from the assessment of the realizability of state investment tax credits.

Net income for fiscal 2009 grew to $23.8 million, or $0.90 per fully diluted share, versus net income in fiscal 2008 of $12.5 million, or $0.46 per fully diluted share.

Construction Services

Revenues for the Construction Services segment were $294.7 million, compared with $334.6 million in the same period a year earlier. The decrease of $39.9 million was due to lower Specialty revenues, which decreased $42.1 million as the construction of the tanks on a Gulf Coast LNG project was completed in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008. In addition, Aboveground Storage Tank revenues decreased $11.1 million to $137.8 million in fiscal 2009, compared to $148.9 million a year earlier, and Downstream Petroleum revenues decreased $9.8 million to $103.0 million in fiscal 2009, compared to $112.8 million a year earlier. Partially offsetting this decline was higher Electrical and Instrumentation revenues, which increased $23.1 million to $35.2 million in fiscal 2009, compared to $12.1 million a year earlier.

At February 28, 2009, the Construction Services segment had a backlog of $272.6 million, as compared to a backlog of $325.3 million as of May 31, 2008. The decrease of $52.7 million is due to declines in Aboveground Storage Tank and Downstream Petroleum of $52.7 million and $45.8 million, respectively. Partially offsetting these declines were increases in Electrical and Instrumentation of $31.8 million and Specialty of $14.0 million. Project cancellations totaling $29.5 million were largely responsible for the decrease in Downstream Petroleum while project cancellations totaling $5.1 million contributed to the reduction in Aboveground Storage Tank.

Gross profit increased from $18.2 million in fiscal 2008 to $37.1 million in fiscal 2009. The increase in gross profit was due to improved direct gross margins primarily because fiscal 2008 results included $20.0 million in pretax charges for cost overruns on a Gulf Coast LNG project and improved project execution in fiscal 2009. Additionally, the lower revenue in fiscal 2009 prevented us from fully covering our construction overhead costs which had a negative effect on gross margins.

Operating income and income before income tax expense were $15.8 million and $15.7 million in fiscal 2009 compared to $(0.2) million and $(0.7) million in fiscal 2008.

Repair and Maintenance Services

Revenues for the Repair and Maintenance Services segment were $215.1 million in fiscal 2009 compared to $202.6 million in fiscal 2008. The improvement was due to higher Aboveground Storage Tank revenues, which increased $11.5 million to $136.4 million in fiscal 2009, compared to $124.9 million in the prior fiscal year and higher Electrical and Instrumentation revenues, which increased $3.0 million to $14.1 million in fiscal 2009, compared to $11.1 million in the prior fiscal year. These increases were partially offset by lower Downstream Petroleum revenues, which decreased $2.0 million to $64.6 million in fiscal 2009 from $66.6 million during fiscal 2008.

Backlog at February 28, 2009 and May 31, 2008 for the Repair and Maintenance Services segment was $179.9 million and $142.0 million, respectively. The increase of $37.9 million was due to increases in Downstream Petroleum of $28.0 million and Electrical and Instrumentation of $13.1 million, partially offset by a decline in Aboveground Storage Tank of $3.2 million. Included in Aboveground Storage Tank’s backlog decline were cancelled projects totaling $2.7 million.

 

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Gross profit increased from $33.0 million in fiscal 2008 to $33.9 million in fiscal 2009 due to an increase in revenues partially offset by a decline in gross margins, which were 15.7% in fiscal 2009 versus 16.3% in fiscal 2008.

Operating income was $20.5 million in fiscal 2009 compared to $20.6 million in fiscal 2008. Income before income tax expense was $21.1 million in fiscal 2009 compared to $20.5 million a year earlier.

Backlog

We define backlog as the total dollar amount of revenues that we expect to recognize as a result of performing work that has been awarded to us through a signed contract that we consider firm. The following contract types are considered firm:

 

   

fixed-price arrangements;

 

   

minimum customer commitments on cost plus arrangements; and

 

   

certain time and material contracts in which the estimated contract value is firm or can be estimated with a reasonable amount of certainty in both timing and amounts.

For long-term maintenance contracts, we include only the amounts that we expect to recognize into revenue over the next 12 months. For all other arrangements, we calculate backlog as the estimated contract amount less the revenue recognized as of the reporting date.

The following provides a rollforward of our backlog for the three-months ended February 28, 2009:

 

     Construction
Services
    Repair and
Maintenance
Services
    Total  
     (In thousands)  

Backlog as of November 30, 2008

   $ 282,868     $ 171,153     $ 454,021  

New backlog awarded

     75,915       65,325       141,240  

Backlog acquired

     28,262       10,378       38,640  

Backlog cancelled

     (34,577 )     (582 )     (35,159 )

Revenue recognized on contracts in backlog

     (79,867 )     (66,395 )     (146,262 )
                        

Backlog as of February 28, 2009

   $ 272,601     $ 179,879     $ 452,480  
                        

The following provides a rollforward of our backlog for the nine-months ended February 28, 2009:

 

     Construction
Services
    Repair and
Maintenance
Services
    Total  
     (In thousands)  

Backlog as of May 31, 2008

   $ 325,341     $ 141,967     $ 467,308  

New backlog awarded

     248,329       245,371       493,700  

Backlog acquired

     28,262       10,378       38,640  

Backlog cancelled

     (34,577 )     (2,742 )     (37,319 )

Revenue recognized on contracts in backlog

     (294,754 )     (215,095 )     (509,849 )
                        

Backlog as of February 28, 2009

   $ 272,601     $ 179,879     $ 452,480  
                        

 

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Non-GAAP Financial Measure

EBITDA is a supplemental, non-GAAP financial measure. We define EBITDA as earnings before net interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization. We have presented EBITDA because it is used by the financial community as a method of measuring our performance and of evaluating the market value of companies considered to be in similar businesses. We believe that the line item on our Consolidated Statements of Income entitled “Net Income” is the most directly comparable GAAP measure to EBITDA. Since EBITDA is not a measure of performance calculated in accordance with GAAP, it should not be considered in isolation of, or as a substitute for, net earnings as an indicator of operating performance. EBITDA, as we calculate it, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures employed by other companies. In addition, this measure is not necessarily a measure of our ability to fund our cash needs. As EBITDA excludes certain financial information compared with net income, the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure, users of this financial information should consider the type of events and transactions that are excluded. Our non-GAAP performance measure, EBITDA, has certain material limitations as follows:

 

   

It does not include interest income or expense. Because we borrow money from time to time to finance our operations, interest expense is a necessary and ongoing part of our costs and has assisted us in generating revenue. Therefore, any measure that excludes interest expense has material limitations.

 

   

It does not include income taxes. Because the payment of income taxes is a necessary and ongoing part of our operations, any measure that excludes income taxes has material limitations.

 

   

It does not include depreciation expense. Because we use capital assets to generate revenue, depreciation expense is a necessary element of our cost structure. Therefore, any measure that excludes depreciation expense has material limitations.

A reconciliation of EBITDA to net income follows:

 

     Three Months Ended    Nine Months Ended
     February 28,
2009
   February 29,
2008
   February 28,
2009
   February 29,
2008
     (In thousands)    (In thousands)

Net income

   $ 4,212    $ 6,002    $ 23,844    $ 12,548

Interest expense, net

     71      157      95      703

Provision for income taxes

     2,583      3,989      13,040      7,197

Depreciation and amortization

     2,756      2,217      7,617      6,030
                           

EBITDA

   $ 9,622    $ 12,365    $ 44,596    $ 26,478
                           

 

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Financial Condition & Liquidity

Overview

We define liquidity as the ongoing ability to pay our liabilities as they become due, fund business operations and meet all monetary contractual obligations. Our primary sources of liquidity in the first nine months of fiscal 2009 were cash on hand at the beginning of the fiscal year and cash generated from operations. Cash on hand at February 28, 2009 totaled $22.6 million and availability under the senior revolving credit facility totaled $68.1 million resulting in total liquidity of $90.7 million.

Factors that routinely impact our short-term liquidity and that may impact our long-term liquidity include, but are not limited to:

 

   

Changes in working capital

 

   

Contract terms that determine the timing of billings to customers and the collection of those billings

 

   

Some cost plus and fixed price customer contracts are billed based on milestones which may require us to incur significant expenditures prior to collecting from our customers.

 

   

Time and material contracts are normally billed in arrears. Therefore, we are routinely required to carry these costs until they can be billed and collected.

 

   

Some of our large construction projects require retentions.

 

   

Capital expenditures

 

   

Strategic investments in new operations

 

   

Acquisitions of new businesses

 

   

Purchases of shares under our stock buyback program

 

   

Contract disputes or collection issues resulting from the failure of a significant customer

In fiscal 2009, we were able to fund both the purchase of assets from CB&I and the acquisition of S.M. Electric with cash on hand. However, in the future we may elect to raise additional capital by issuing common stock, convertible notes or term debt as necessary to fund our operations or to fund the acquisition of new businesses. We will continue to evaluate our working capital requirements and other factors to maintain sufficient liquidity.

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

Operations provided $25.9 million in cash in the first nine months of fiscal 2009. The cash provided by operations was due primarily to profitable operating results.

Cash Flows from Investing Activities

Investing activities used $22.8 million in cash in the first nine months of fiscal 2009. This was due to capital expenditures of $8.6 million, the purchases of the engineering and construction assets and technology from CB&I and the purchase of S.M. Electric Company for a combined $15.1 million, partially offset by proceeds from asset sales of $1.0 million. The asset sale proceeds relate primarily to the sale of excess property. Capital expenditures included $3.8 million for the purchase of construction equipment, $1.2 million for transportation equipment, $2.5 million for furniture and fixtures, and $1.1 million for land and buildings. We also routinely acquire assets utilizing capital leases. Assets acquired through capital leases totaled $0.8 million in the first nine months of fiscal 2009 and are reported as non-cash additions to Property, Plant and Equipment. At February 28, 2009, expected remaining spending on capital projects that have been approved but are not yet completed totaled $1.4 million.

 

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Cash Flows from Financing Activities

Financing activities used $0.8 million in cash in the first nine months of fiscal 2009 primarily due to capital lease payments of $0.8 million and the payment of debt amendment fees of $0.2 million partially offset by proceeds from stock option activity of $0.2 million.

Senior Revolving Credit Facility

The senior revolving credit facility is primarily used to fund short-term changes in working capital and issuance of letters of credit. The total capacity of the facility at February 28, 2009 was $75.0 million with $6.9 million outstanding for letters of credit that have been issued to support certain workers’ compensation insurance programs and construction contracts. Availability at February 28, 2009 totaled $68.1 million. We believe the facility provides adequate liquidity and financial flexibility to support our expected growth.

On February 11, 2009, the Company entered into an amendment (“Amendment”) to the Credit Facility which altered certain key provisions of the Credit Facility including the following:

 

   

The limitation on share repurchases was increased from $25.0 million for the life of the Credit Facility, to $25.0 million in any calendar year.

 

   

The prior limitation on acquisitions of $7.5 million in any consecutive twelve month period and $20.0 million for the life of the Credit Facility was eliminated so long as the Company’s Senior Leverage Ratio on a pro forma basis as of the end of the fiscal quarter immediately preceding the acquisition is below 1.00 to 1.00 and availability under the Credit Facility is at or above 50% after consummation of the acquisition. If the Senior Leverage Ratio on a pro forma basis is over 1.00 to 1.00 but below 1.75 to 1.00, acquisitions will be limited to $25.0 million in a twelve month period, provided there is at least $25.0 million of availability under the Credit Facility.

 

   

A financial covenant was modified to require that we maintain a Tangible Net Worth in an amount which is no less than the sum of $110.0 million, plus the net proceeds of any issuance of equity that occurs after November 30, 2008, plus 50% of all positive quarterly net income after November 30, 2008. Previously, we were required to maintain a Tangible Net Worth of no less than the sum of $55.6 million, plus the net cash proceeds of any issuance of equity that occurred after August 31, 2006, plus 75% of all positive quarterly net income after August 31, 2006. As of November 30, 2008, we were required to maintain a Tangible Net Worth of at least $98.5 million.

 

   

Amounts borrowed under the Credit Facility will continue to bear interest at LIBOR or an Alternate Base Rate, plus in each case, an additional margin based on the Senior Leverage Ratio.

 

   

The additional margins on the LIBOR-based loans increased from between 1.00% and 1.75% to between 2.00% and 2.75% based on the Senior Leverage Ratio.

 

   

The additional margins on the Alternate Base Rate loans increased from between 0.00% and 0.25% to between 1.00% and 1.75% based on the Senior Leverage Ratio.

 

   

The Alternate Base Rate is now the greater of the Prime Rate, Federal Funds Effective Rate plus 0.50% or LIBOR plus 1.00%. Previously, the Alternate Base Rate was the greater of the Prime Rate or the Federal Funds Effective Rate plus 0.50%.

 

   

The Unused Revolving Credit Facility Fee increased from between 0.175% and 0.375% to between 0.35% and 0.50% based on the Senior Leverage Ratio.

Other significant financial covenants that were unchanged by the Amendment include the following:

 

   

Senior Leverage Ratio not to exceed 2.50 to 1.00;

 

   

Asset Coverage Ratio to be greater than 1.45 to 1.00; and,

 

   

Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio to be greater than 1.25 to 1.00.

 

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The Company is currently in compliance with all affirmative, negative, and financial covenants under the Credit Facility and is at the lowest margin tier for both the LIBOR and Alternate Base loans and the lowest tier for the Unused Revolving Credit Facility Fee.

Dividend Policy

We have never paid cash dividends on our Common Stock and the terms of our credit agreement limit the amount of cash dividends we can pay. We currently intend to retain earnings to finance the growth of our business. Any payment of cash dividends in the future will depend upon our financial condition, capital requirements and earnings as well as other factors the Board of Directors may deem relevant.

Stock Repurchase Program

On February 4, 2009 the Board of Directors authorized a new stock buyback program (“February 2009 Program”) that allows the Company to purchase up to 3,000,000 shares of Common Stock provided that such purchases do not exceed $25.0 million in any calendar year commencing in calendar year 2009 and continuing through calendar year 2012. The October 2000 plan that was in effect prior to the February 2009 Program was terminated. The Company did not purchase any common shares under either program during the first nine months of fiscal 2009. Matrix Service may purchase shares in future periods if accretive to earnings per share and if sufficient liquidity exists. The Company has 1,738,223 treasury shares as of February 28, 2009 and intends to utilize these treasury shares solely in connection with equity awards under the Company’s stock incentive plans.

Outlook

Our sales and project capabilities have positioned us well to allow us to expand our reach of opportunities in the energy and industrial infrastructure and services market, which is supported by the expanded number and diversity of prospects in our bid flow today. We have a strong cash position, no debt, and a strong team who continue to execute well in a tough environment. We continue to believe that revitalization of our nation’s energy infrastructure, a greater emphasis on renewable energy and other infrastructure projects will be key components of the new administration, which plays well with how we have positioned our business for the long-term.

 

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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This Form 10-Q includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included in this Form 10-Q which address activities, events or developments which we expect, believe or anticipate will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. The words “believes,” “intends,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “projects,” “estimates,” “predicts” and similar expressions are also intended to identify forward-looking statements.

These forward-looking statements include, among others, such things as:

 

   

amounts and nature of future revenues and margins from our Construction Services and Repair and Maintenance Services segments;

 

   

expansion and other development trends of the industries we serve;

 

   

our ability to generate sufficient cash from operations or to raise cash in order to meet our short and long-term capital requirements;

 

   

our ability to continue to comply with the covenants in our credit agreement;

 

   

the adequacy of our reserves for contingencies and insurance losses; and

 

   

the likely impact of new or existing regulations or market forces on the demand for our services.

These statements are based on certain assumptions and analyses we made in light of our experience and our perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments as well as other factors we believe are appropriate in the circumstances. However, whether actual results and developments will conform with our expectations and predictions is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from our expectations, including:

 

   

the risk factors discussed in our Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2008 and listed from time to time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission;

 

   

economic, market or business conditions in general and in the oil and gas, power and petrochemical industries in particular;

 

   

changes in laws or regulations; and

 

   

other factors, many of which are beyond our control.

Consequently, all of the forward-looking statements made in this Form 10-Q are qualified by these cautionary statements and there can be no assurance that the actual results or developments anticipated by us will be realized or, even if substantially realized, that they will have the expected consequences to or effects on us or our business or operations. We assume no obligation to update publicly any such forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

 

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ITEM 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

There have been no material changes in market risk faced by us from those reported in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2008, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. For more information on market risk, see Part II, Item 7A in our fiscal 2008 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

 

ITEM 4. Controls and Procedures

We maintain disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our Securities Exchange Act reports is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure based on the definition of “disclosure controls and procedures” in Rule 13a-15(e). In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, management recognized that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives, and management necessarily was required to apply its judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures. We carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of February 28, 2009. Based on the foregoing, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the reasonable assurance level.

There have been no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect our internal controls over financial reporting during the quarter ended February 28, 2009.

 

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PART II

OTHER INFORMATION

 

ITEM 1. Legal Proceedings

For information regarding legal proceedings, see Note 8 in Item 1 of Part 1 of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, which information is incorporated by reference into this Part II, Item 1.

 

ITEM 1A. Risk Factors

Except as set forth below, there were no material changes in our Risk Factors from those reported in Item IA. of Part I of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2008 and Item 1A. of Part II of our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended November 30, 2008.

 

ITEM 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

On February 4, 2009 the Board of Directors authorized a stock buyback program (“February 2009 Program”) that allows the Company to purchase up to 3,000,000 shares of Common Stock provided that such purchases do not exceed $25.0 million in any calendar year commencing in calendar year 2009 and continuing through calendar year 2012. The October 2000 plan that was in effect prior to the February 2009 Program was terminated. The Company did not purchase any common shares during the three months ended February 28, 2009 under either program but may purchase shares in future periods if accretive to earnings and if sufficient liquidity exists. The Company has 1,738,223 treasury shares as of February 28, 2009 and intends to utilize these shares solely in connection with equity awards under the Company’s stock incentive plans.

 

     Total
Number
of Shares
Purchased
   Average
Price
Paid
per
Share
   Total
Number of
Shares
Purchased
as Part of
Publicly
Announced
Plans or
Programs
   Shares
That May
Yet Be
Purchased
Under the
Plans or
Programs

December 1 to 31, 2008

   —      $ —      2,846,782    600,724

January 1 to 31, 2009

   —      $ —      2,846,782    600,724

February 1 to 3, 2009

   —      $ —      2,846,782    600,724

February 4 to 28, 2009

   —      $ —      —      3,000,000
                 

Total

   —      $ —        
                 

Dividend Policy

We have never paid cash dividends on our Common Stock, and the terms of our credit agreement limit the amount of cash dividends we can pay. We currently intend to retain earnings to finance the growth of our business. Any payment of cash dividends in the future will depend upon our financial condition, capital requirements and earnings as well as other factors the Board of Directors may deem relevant.

 

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ITEM 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

Not applicable

 

ITEM 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders

Not applicable

 

ITEM 5. Other Information

Not applicable

 

ITEM 6. Exhibits:

 

Exhibit 10:   Second Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (Exhibit 10 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed February 13, 2009, is hereby incorporated by reference).
Exhibit 31.1:   Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 – CEO.
Exhibit 31.2:   Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 – CFO.
Exhibit 32.1:   Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350 (section 906 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002) – CEO.
Exhibit 32.2:   Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350 (section 906 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002) – CFO.

Signature

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

 

  MATRIX SERVICE COMPANY
Date: April 9, 2009   By:  

/s/ Thomas E. Long

    Thomas E. Long, Vice President Finance and Chief Financial Officer signing on behalf of the registrant and as the registrant’s principal financial officer

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit 10:   Second Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (Exhibit 10 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K, filed February 13, 2009, is hereby incorporated by reference).
Exhibit 31.1:   Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 – CEO.
Exhibit 31.2:   Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 – CFO.
Exhibit 32.1:   Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350 (section 906 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002) – CEO.
Exhibit 32.2:   Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 1350 (section 906 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002) – CFO.

 

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Section 302 CEO Certification

Exhibit 31.1

CERTIFICATIONS

I, Michael J. Bradley, certify that:

 

  1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Matrix Service Company;

 

  2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

 

  3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

 

  4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

 

  a. Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

 

  b. Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

 

  c. Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

 

  d. Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

 

  5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

 

  a. All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

 

  b. Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: April 9, 2009

 

/s/ Michael J. Bradley

Michael J. Bradley
President and Chief Executive Officer
Section 302 CFO Certification

Exhibit 31.2

CERTIFICATIONS

I, Thomas E. Long, certify that:

 

  1. I have reviewed this quarterly report on Form 10-Q of Matrix Service Company;

 

  2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;

 

  3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;

 

  4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

 

  a. Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;

 

  b. Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;

 

  c. Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and

 

  d. Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

 

  5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

 

  a. All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and

 

  b. Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

Date: April 9, 2009

 

/s/ Thomas E. Long

Thomas E. Long
Vice President Finance and Chief Financial Officer
Section 906 CEO Certification

Exhibit 32.1

Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350,

As Adopted Pursuant

Section 906 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of Matrix Service Company (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ending February 28, 2009 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Michael J. Bradley, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. ss. 1350, as adopted pursuant to ss. 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that based on my knowledge:

 

  (1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as amended; and

 

  (2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Date: April 9, 2009

 

/s/ Michael J. Bradley

Michael J. Bradley
President and Chief Executive Officer
Section 906 CFO Certification

Exhibit 32.2

Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350,

As Adopted Pursuant

Section 906 of Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of Matrix Service Company (the “Company”) on Form 10-Q for the period ending February 28, 2009 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof (the “Report”), I, Thomas E. Long, Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. ss. 1350, as adopted pursuant to ss. 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that based on my knowledge:

 

  (1) The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 as amended; and

 

  (2) The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

Date: April 9, 2009

 

/s/ Thomas E. Long

Thomas E. Long
Vice President Finance and Chief Financial Officer