Babcock & Wilcox Announces First Quarter 2014 Results

The Babcock & Wilcox Company (NYSE: BWC) (“B&W” or the “Company”) today reported first quarter 2014 revenues of $662.0 million, a decrease of $143.4 million, or 17.8% from the first quarter of 2013. GAAP earnings per share for the first quarter of 2014 were $0.41 unchanged from $0.41 in the first quarter of 2013. Adjusted earnings per share for the first quarter 2014, which excludes the impact of $2.7 million of restructuring charges, were $0.42, a decrease of 8.7% from adjusted earnings per share of $0.46 for the first quarter of 2013.

During the first quarter of 2014, the Company repurchased 0.5 million shares of its common stock at a total cost of $15.7 million. Through March 31, 2014, the Company had repurchased a total of 10.0 million shares at a cost of $269.3 million, leaving $480.7 million of capacity remaining under its previously announced $750 million share repurchase authorizations.

Recent Highlights

  • Awarded $195 Million in Naval Reactors Contracts and Orders
  • Awarded Steam Generator Services Contract from American Electric Power
  • Awarded $302 Million in Contracts for Naval Reactors Fuel and Materials Services
  • Awarded U.S. Department of Energy Funding for Carbon Dioxide Capture Technology
  • Received Extension of Management and Operating Contract at Idaho National Laboratory
  • Announced Plans to Restructure mPower Small Modular Reactor Program

Results of Operations

Consolidated revenues for the first quarter of 2014 were $662.0 million, a decrease of $143.4 million, or 17.8%, from the first quarter of 2013. The Nuclear Operations segment revenues were $286.2 million, an increase of $25.1 million over the corresponding period in 2013, primarily due to strong execution and increased activity in the manufacturing of nuclear components for U.S. Government programs. Revenues in the Power Generation segment decreased by $149.4 million, to $312.1 million in the first quarter of 2014 compared to $461.5 million in 2013, primarily attributable to an $85.7 million decrease in new build environmental revenue due to lower levels of activity as projects related to the previously enacted environmental rules and regulations near completion and uncertainties continued regarding the outcome of other environmental regulations. Power Generation segment revenues from the new build steam and aftermarket services businesses decreased by $25.0 million and $34.6 million, respectively, primarily due to completion of several large projects in the past year. Revenues from the Nuclear Energy segment were $47.8 million compared to $63.5 million in the first quarter of 2013, a decrease of $15.7 million, due in part to the decision to discontinue the U.S. projects business.

Operating income for the first quarter of 2014 was $53.6 million, a decrease of $6.6 million compared to $60.2 million in the first quarter of 2013. Nuclear Operations segment operating income was $59.5 million in the first quarter of 2014, compared with $54.7 million in the same period last year. Power Generation segment operating income was $10.5 million in the first quarter of 2014, a decrease of $22.8 million from $33.3 million in the prior year period. Results included an additional $7.6 million charge related to a biomass power plant project, all of which we expect will be added to the customer claim. Operating income in the Technical Services segment during the first quarter 2014 increased by $0.6 million, to $14.8 million, compared to $14.2 million in the first quarter of 2013. Nuclear Energy segment operating income in the first quarter of 2014 decreased by $1.8 million, to $0.5 million, compared to $2.3 million in the corresponding period of 2013. The $26.7 million operating loss in the mPower segment in the first quarter of 2014 compares to a $26.9 million loss in the corresponding period in 2013.

Operating income for the first quarter of 2014 includes $2.7 million of special charges for restructuring activities related to the Global Competitiveness Initiative (GCI) and other cost reduction efforts. Excluding the restructuring charges, adjusted operating income for the first quarter of 2014 was $56.3 million, a 17.9% decrease compared adjusted operating income of $68.6 million in the first quarter of 2013.

“With strong performance in both the nuclear components and fuels businesses, the Nuclear Operations segment posted record first quarter revenue and earnings this period,” said E. James Ferland, President and Chief Executive Officer of B&W. “Healthy bookings in the Nuclear Energy segment in the first quarter reflect several important awards in Canada and the U.S. While bookings in our Power Generation segment were modest this quarter, we expect to book a couple of significant international boiler projects over the next three or four months and are seeing improvement in the domestic bid pipeline, particularly for environmental activity. We’ve had a slow start in Power Generation this year, but we expect performance will improve sequentially as the year progresses.”

Ferland continued, “We are making significant progress on the key objectives we set forth for 2014. Actions have been initiated to reduce mPower spending to an annual rate of approximately $15 million and we continue to work with the Department of Energy and our other stakeholders to confirm the best path forward for this technology. Plans to drive the improvement of operating margins in our commercial businesses are underway, with more than $50 million of additional opportunities identified and the end of 2015 target still sharply in focus. We also remain committed to increasing share buyback activity in the balance of 2014.”

Quarterly Dividend

On May 9, 2014, the Company declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per common share. The dividend will be payable on June 13, 2014 to shareholders of record on May 23, 2014.

Liquidity

The Company’s cash and investments position, net of debt, was $234.4 million at the end of the first quarter of 2014, a decrease of $167.9 million compared to $402.3 million at the end of the fourth quarter of 2013. First quarter 2014 net cash flow from operations was a use of $113.5 million, primarily due to a decrease in accounts payable and an increase in net work in progress due largely to timing of project milestones. During the quarter, the Company repurchased common shares totaling $15.7 million, paid dividends of $11.1 million, and contributed $5.3 million to its pension plans. In addition to net cash, the Company maintains a $700.0 million revolving credit agreement with $527.0 million of availability as of the end of the first quarter.

Outlook for the Remainder of 2014

The Company reaffirms its guidance that 2014 consolidated revenues will be between $2.90 billion and $3.10 billion and adjusted earnings per share for the full year 2014 will be between $2.00 and $2.20. Adjusted earnings per share exclude any mark-to-market adjustment for pension and post-retirement benefits and restructuring charges.

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Operating Income and Earnings Per Share

Q1 2014 GAAP*

GCI & Other
Restructuring
Charges

Q1 2014
Adjusted*

Operating Income $ 53.6 $ 2.7 $ 56.3
Other Income 0.8 - 0.8
Provision for Income Taxes (13.3 ) (1.0 ) (14.3 )
Net Income 41.2 1.7 42.9
Net Loss Attributable to Non-Controlling Interest 3.9 - 3.9
Net Income Attributable to The Babcock & Wilcox Company $ 45.0 $ 1.7 $ 46.7
Diluted Earnings per Common Share $ 0.41 $ 0.02 $ 0.42
Effective Tax Rate 24.5 % 25.0 %
Q1 2013 GAAP*

GCI & Other
Restructuring
Charges

Q1 2013
Adjusted*

Operating Income $ 60.2 $ 8.4 $ 68.6
Other Income 0.9 - 0.9
Provision for Income Taxes (16.3 ) (2.9 ) (19.2 )
Net Income 44.9 5.5 50.4
Net Loss Attributable to Non-Controlling Interest 2.3 - 2.3
Net Income Attributable to The Babcock & Wilcox Company $ 47.2 $ 5.5 $ 52.7
Diluted Earnings per Common Share $ 0.41 $ 0.05 $ 0.46
Effective Tax Rate 26.6 % 27.6 %
* Amounts may not foot due to rounding

B&W is providing non-GAAP information regarding certain of its historical results and guidance on future earnings per share to supplement the results provided in accordance with GAAP and it should not be considered superior to, or as a substitute for, the comparable GAAP measures. B&W believes the non-GAAP measures provide meaningful insight in the Company’s operational performance and provides these measures to investors to help facilitate comparisons of operating results with prior periods and to assist them in understanding B&W’s ongoing operations.

Conference Call to Discuss First Quarter 2014 Results

Date:

Tuesday, May 13, 2014, at 8:30 a.m. EDT

Live Webcast:

Investor Relations section of website at www.babcock.com

Forward-Looking Statements

B&W cautions that this release contains forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements relating to expected performance and bookings in our Power Generation Segment, to the extent bookings may be viewed as an indicator of future revenues, and our 2014 outlook. These forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations and involve a number of risks and uncertainties, including, among other things, adverse changes in the industries in which we operate and delays, changes or termination of contracts in backlog. If one or more of these risks or other risks materialize, actual results may vary materially from those expressed. For a more complete discussion of these and other risk factors, see B&W’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013 and subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. B&W cautions not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this release, and undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, except to the extent required by applicable law.

About B&W

The Babcock & Wilcox Company is a leader in clean energy technology and services, primarily for the nuclear, fossil and renewable power markets as well as a premier advanced technology and mission critical defense contractor. B&W has locations worldwide and employs approximately 11,000 people, in addition to approximately 10,200 joint venture employees. A company overview presentation, which will be presented at investor conferences and meetings throughout this quarter, is available on the Investor Relations section of our website. For additional information please visit our website at www.babcock.com.

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

ASSETS

March 31,December 31,
20142013
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 208,055 $ 346,116
Restricted cash and cash equivalents 35,667 45,945
Investments 6,348 10,748
Accounts receivable – trade, net 328,197 360,323
Accounts receivable – other 66,906 45,480
Contracts in progress 425,202 370,820
Inventories 109,544 113,058
Deferred income taxes 97,401 97,170
Other current assets 61,724 47,764
Total Current Assets 1,339,044 1,437,424
Property, Plant and Equipment 1,138,908 1,126,683
Less accumulated depreciation 690,878 679,604
Net Property, Plant and Equipment 448,030 447,079
Investments 4,424 4,426
Goodwill 281,701 281,708
Deferred Income Taxes 119,018 127,076
Investments in Unconsolidated Affiliates 185,814 184,831
Intangible Assets 80,081 81,521
Other Assets 41,518 45,088
TOTAL $ 2,499,630 $ 2,609,153

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

March 31,December 31,
20142013
(Unaudited)

(In thousands, except share
and per share amounts)

Current Liabilities:
Notes payable and current maturities of long-term debt $ 5,083 $ 4,671
Accounts payable 233,765 319,774
Accrued employee benefits 157,072 163,833
Accrued liabilities – other 64,496 58,192
Advance billings on contracts 288,317 317,771
Accrued warranty expense 54,524 56,436
Income taxes payable 5,196 6,551
Total Current Liabilities 808,453 927,228
Long-Term Debt 15,000 225
Accumulated Postretirement Benefit Obligation 45,022 43,194
Environmental Liabilities 54,753 53,391
Pension Liability 320,093 336,878
Other Liabilities 59,169 65,296
Commitments and Contingencies
Stockholders’ Equity:
Common stock, par value $0.01 per share, authorized 325,000,000 shares; issued 121,090,224 and 120,536,910 shares at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively 1,211 1,205
Preferred stock, par value $0.01 per share, authorized 75,000,000 shares; No shares issued - -
Capital in excess of par value 754,274 747,189
Retained earnings 690,840 656,916
Treasury stock at cost, 10,682,307 and 10,068,731 shares at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively (289,425 ) (268,971 )
Accumulated other comprehensive income 21,822 28,348
Stockholders’ Equity – The Babcock & Wilcox Company 1,178,722 1,164,687
Noncontrolling interest 18,418 18,254
Total Stockholders’ Equity 1,197,140 1,182,941
TOTAL $ 2,499,630 $ 2,609,153

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

Three Months Ended
March 31,
20142013
(Unaudited)

(In thousands, except share
and per share amounts)

Revenues $ 662,017 $ 805,423
Costs and Expenses:
Cost of operations 502,307 619,697
Research and development costs 23,996 28,346
Gains on asset disposals and impairments, net - (69 )
Selling, general and administrative expenses 94,685 103,600
Special charges for restructuring activities 2,658 8,423
Total Costs and Expenses 623,646 759,997
Equity in Income of Investees 15,269 14,787
Operating Income 53,640 60,213
Other Income (Expense):
Interest income 419 332
Interest expense (899 ) (818 )
Other – net 1,322 1,406
Total Other Income 842 920
Income before Provision for Income Taxes 54,482 61,133
Provision for Income Taxes 13,328 16,257
Net Income $ 41,154 $ 44,876
Net Loss Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest 3,890 2,298
Net Income Attributable to The Babcock & Wilcox Company $ 45,044 $ 47,174
Earnings per Common Share:
Basic:
Net Income Attributable to The Babcock & Wilcox Company $ 0.41 $ 0.41
Diluted:
Net Income Attributable to The Babcock & Wilcox Company $ 0.41 $ 0.41
Shares used in the computation of earnings per share:
Basic 110,439,415 114,097,313
Diluted 110,886,043 114,737,154

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CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

Three Months Ended
March 31,
20142013
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net Income $ 41,154 $ 44,876
Non-cash items included in net income:
Depreciation and amortization 17,013 17,358
Income of investees, net of dividends (4,694 ) (7,585 )
Gains on asset disposals - (69 )
In-kind research and development costs 4,173 3,020
Recognition of losses for pension and postretirement plans 594 801
Stock-based compensation expense 1,704 4,274
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation (760 ) (13 )
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Accounts receivable 17,528 (13,757 )
Accounts payable (82,164 ) 20,305
Contracts in progress and advance billings on contracts (83,797 ) (70,775 )
Inventories 3,082 5,864
Income taxes (6,766 ) 3,827
Accrued and other current liabilities (31 ) 17,508
Pension liability, accrued postretirement benefit obligation and employee benefits (20,913 ) (38,666 )
Other, net 360 (13,283 )
NET CASH USED IN OPERATING ACTIVITIES (113,517 ) (26,315 )
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Decrease in restricted cash and cash equivalents 10,278 360
Purchases of property, plant and equipment (21,214 ) (18,799 )
Purchase of intangible assets - (2,200 )
Purchases of available-for-sale securities (19,926 ) (47,933 )
Sales and maturities of available-for-sale securities 24,390 43,268
Proceeds from asset disposals 3 726
Investment in equity and cost method investees (4,900 ) (2,730 )
NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES (11,369 ) (27,308 )
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Payment of short-term borrowing and long-term debt (441 ) (52 )
Increase in short-term borrowing 733 -
Borrowings under the Credit Agreement 15,000 -
Repurchase of common shares (15,665 ) (57,074 )
Dividends paid to common shareholders (11,099 ) (9,145 )
Exercise of stock options 2,191 813
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation 760 13
Other (112 ) (102 )
NET CASH USED IN FINANCING ACTIVITIES (8,633 ) (65,547 )
EFFECTS OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH (4,542 ) (3,261 )
NET DECREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (138,061 ) (122,431 )
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD 346,116 383,547
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD $ 208,055 $ 261,116
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Cash paid during the period for:
Income taxes (net of refunds) $ 15,088 $ 11,239
SCHEDULE OF NON-CASH INVESTING ACTIVITY:
Accrued capital expenditures included in accounts payable $ 4,854 $ 4,035

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BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION
Three Months Ended
March 31,
20142013
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)

REVENUES:

Power Generation $ 312,078 $ 461,463
Nuclear Operations 286,214 261,139
Technical Services 24,455 25,229
Nuclear Energy 47,780 63,516
mPower 278 304
Adjustments and Eliminations (8,788 ) (6,228 )
TOTAL $ 662,017 $ 805,423

SEGMENT INCOME:

Power Generation $ 10,542 $ 33,330
Nuclear Operations 59,528 54,724
Technical Services 14,789 14,179
Nuclear Energy 523 2,258
mPower (26,709 ) (26,947 )
SUBTOTAL 58,673 77,544
Unallocated Corporate (2,375 ) (8,908 )
Special Charges for Restructuring Activities (2,658 ) (8,423 )
TOTAL $ 53,640 $ 60,213

EQUITY IN INCOME (LOSS) OF INVESTEES:

Power Generation $ 2,366 $ 2,107
Nuclear Operations 0 0
Technical Services 12,901 12,833
Nuclear Energy 2 (153 )
mPower 0 0
TOTAL $ 15,269 $ 14,787

PENSION EXPENSE:

Power Generation $ 530 $ 715
Nuclear Operations 872 1,133
Technical Services 48 72
Nuclear Energy 1,292 1,063
mPower 0 0
Corporate 488 505
TOTAL $ 3,230 $ 3,488

DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION:

Power Generation $ 5,567 $ 5,854
Nuclear Operations 6,358 6,689
Technical Services 1 48
Nuclear Energy 1,794 1,567
mPower 187 122
Corporate 3,106 3,078
TOTAL $ 17,013 $ 17,358

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, NET:

Power Generation $ 4,011 $ 5,671
Nuclear Operations 4 0
Technical Services 12 26
Nuclear Energy 495 1,171
mPower 19,474 21,478
TOTAL $ 23,996 $ 28,346

CAPITAL EXPENDITURES:

Power Generation $ 3,185 $ 5,759
Nuclear Operations 8,290 7,716
Technical Services 0 0
Nuclear Energy 6,142 1,422
mPower 1,492 936
Corporate 2105 2,966
TOTAL $ 21,214 $ 18,799

BACKLOG:

Power Generation $ 1,982,373 $ 2,304,783
Nuclear Operations 2,849,585 2,931,322
Technical Services 1,363 9,010
Nuclear Energy 172,758 239,237
mPower 1,392 2,897
TOTAL $ 5,007,471 $ 5,487,249

BOOKINGS:

Power Generation $ 219,339 $ 282,439
Nuclear Operations 763,444 207,319
Technical Services 20,735 29,201
Nuclear Energy 76,037 24,357
mPower 0 (59 )
TOTAL $ 1,079,555 $ 543,257

Contacts:

The Babcock & Wilcox Company
Investor Contact:
Jenny L. Apker, 704-625-4944
Vice President, Treasurer and Investor Relations
investors@babcock.com
or
Media Contact:
Aimee Mills, 980-365-4583
Media Relations Lead
aemills@babcock.com

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