10-QPeriod: Q1 FY2014

QUANTA SERVICES, INC. Quarterly Report for Q1 Ended Mar 31, 2014

Filed May 8, 2014For Securities:PWR

Summary

Quanta Services, Inc. (PWR) reported its first-quarter 2014 financial results, highlighting a notable increase in revenues driven by strong performance in its Electric Power and Oil and Gas Infrastructure Services segments. The company also completed five acquisitions, further expanding its capabilities in Canada and the U.S. While revenue grew, the company experienced a significant increase in selling, general, and administrative expenses primarily due to an adverse arbitration decision related to a past project. Despite this, the overall gross profit margin improved slightly, indicating operational resilience. Investors should note the company's substantial backlog provides a solid foundation for future revenue, though operational execution and managing project costs remain key focus areas.

Financial Highlights

50 data points
Beta

Revenue

$1.74B

14.8% Gross Margin

Net Income

$54.41M

3.1% Net Margin

EPS (Diluted)

$0.25

Total Assets

$5.83B

Cash & Equivalents

$273.34M

Free Cash Flow

-$131.95M

Financial Statements
Beta
Revenue$1.74B
Gross Profit$256.05M
SG&A Expenses$173.33M
Operating Income$90.50M
Interest Expense$982K
Net Income$54.41M
EPS (Basic)$0.25
EPS (Diluted)$0.25
Shares Outstanding (Basic)219.03M
Shares Outstanding (Diluted)219.07M

Key Highlights

  • 1Revenues increased by 11.2% to $1.76 billion for the three months ended March 31, 2014, compared to the prior year period, primarily driven by the Electric Power and Oil and Gas Infrastructure Services segments.
  • 2The company completed five acquisitions in Q1 2014, four in Canada (electric power services) and one in California (general engineering/construction), aiming to enhance service offerings.
  • 3Gross profit increased by 14.2% to $272.1 million, and the gross profit margin improved slightly to 15.4% from 15.0% year-over-year.
  • 4Selling, general, and administrative expenses saw a substantial increase of 52.5% to $173.3 million, largely due to a $38.8 million charge from an unfavorable arbitration decision concerning the National Gas Company of Trinidad and Tobago.
  • 5Operating income decreased by 24.1% to $90.5 million, impacted by higher SG&A expenses and a loss in the Oil and Gas Infrastructure Services segment.
  • 6The company maintained a strong backlog of $9.05 billion as of March 31, 2014, providing visibility for future revenue.
  • 7Cash and cash equivalents decreased significantly to $273.3 million from $488.8 million at the end of 2013, with operating activities using $60.5 million in cash during the quarter due to increased working capital requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Revenue growth was primarily driven by the Electric Power Infrastructure Services segment, which increased by 8.2%, and the Oil and Gas Infrastructure Services segment, which surged by 24.2%. A significant portion of this increase was attributable to revenues generated from companies acquired during the quarter and in the prior year.

The substantial increase in SG&A expenses was mainly due to an adverse arbitration decision from a 2010 project with the National Gas Company of Trinidad and Tobago, resulting in a charge of $38.8 million. Incremental administrative costs from recent acquisitions and higher acquisition/integration costs also contributed.

Quanta Services had $273.3 million in cash and cash equivalents as of March 31, 2014. The company has access to a $1.325 billion senior secured revolving credit facility, of which $1.11 billion was available at the time of the filing. The company anticipates that its cash on hand, credit facility, and future operating cash flows will be sufficient to meet its operating needs and capital expenditures.

The company faces several risks, including a significant charge from an unfavorable arbitration decision, potential liabilities related to multi-employer pension plans, legal proceedings (such as the Sunrise Powerlink arbitration), and ongoing SEC inquiries. The company also notes the potential impact of economic conditions, weather, and customer credit risk.