Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 6, 2008
WILLDAN GROUP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware |
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001-33076 |
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(Commission File Number) |
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(IRS Employer |
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
Registrants telephone number, including area code: (800) 424-9144
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2 below):
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425).
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o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Item 2.02. Results of Operation and Financial Condition
Willdan Group, Inc. (Willdan) issued a press release on November 6, 2008. The press release announced its financial results for the third quarter ended September 26, 2008. The press release is filed as Exhibit 99.1 and is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety. The information in this Form 8-K and the exhibit attached hereto is being furnished (not filed) under Item 2.02 of Form 8-K.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(d) Exhibits.
99.1 Press Release of Willdan Group, Inc. dated November 6, 2008 (financial results for the third quarter ended September 26, 2008)
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SIGNATURES
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 hereunto duly authorized.
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WILLDAN GROUP, INC. |
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Date: November 6, 2008 |
By: |
/s/ Kimberly D. Gant |
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Kimberly D. Gant |
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Chief Financial Officer |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit No. |
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99.1 |
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Press Release of Willdan Group, Inc. dated November 6, 2008 (Financial results for the third quarter ended September 26, 2008) |
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Exhibit 99.1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Willdan Reports Third Quarter 2008 Financial Results
ANAHEIM, Calif.,(BUSINESS WIRE)November 6, 2008Willdan Group, Inc. (Willdan) (NASDAQ:WLDN), announces financial results for its third quarter ended September 26, 2008.
For the third quarter of 2008, Willdan reported total contract revenue of $18.7 million and a net loss of $0.4 million, or $0.06 per basic and diluted share.
Tom Brisbin, Willdans Chief Executive Officer, stated, In the third quarter, we continued to execute on our strategy of diversifying revenue by expanding our service offerings beyond our traditional markets. We continue to generate new wins in energy, homeland security, financial services and engineering infrastructure design. From a liquidity standpoint, we continued to generate positive cash flow from operations and closed the quarter with $8 million in cash and cash equivalents and access to our $10 million credit facility.
In spite of challenging economic conditions, we remain confident in our strategy and believe we have the resources to succeed in the long-term, concluded Brisbin.
Third Quarter 2008 Results
For the third quarter of fiscal 2008, revenue was $18.7 million, down $1.0 million, or 5.3%, from revenue of $19.7 million for the comparable period last year. On a sequential basis, revenue increased 4.7% to $0.9 million from $17.8 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2008.
Loss from operations for the third quarter of fiscal 2008 was $0.7 million, down $2.4 million from income from operations of $1.7 million for the comparable period last year. On a sequential basis, loss from operations was $0.7 million as compared to $0.1 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2008.
Net loss was $0.4 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2008, down $1.5 million from net income of $1.1 million in the comparable period last year and down $0.4 million on a sequential basis.
Basic and diluted loss per share for the third quarter of fiscal 2008 was $0.06 compared to basic and diluted earnings per share of $0.15 for the comparable period last year.
Willdan generated cash flow from operations of $1.2 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2008.
Nine Months 2008 Results
For the nine months ended September 26, 2008, revenue decreased 9.8% to $54.2 million from revenue of $60.1 million for the comparable period last year. Loss from operations was $0.8 million for the nine months ended September 26, 2008, as compared to income from operations of $2.2 million for the comparable period last year.
Net loss was $0.4 million for the nine months ended September 26, 2008, as compared to net income of $1.9 million for the comparable period last year. Basic and diluted loss per share for the nine months ended September 26, 2008 was $0.05, as compared to basic and diluted earnings per share of $0.26 for the comparable period last year.
Willdan generated cash flow from operations of $3.1 million in the nine months ended September 26, 2008.
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Three Months Ended |
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Nine Months Ended |
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In thousands (except EPS data) |
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September 26, |
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September 28, |
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September 26, |
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September 28, |
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Revenue |
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$ |
18,651 |
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$ |
19,687 |
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$ |
54,234 |
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$ |
60,135 |
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(Loss) income from operations |
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(704 |
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1,657 |
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(791 |
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2,238 |
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Interest expense, net of reversal |
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(18 |
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(23 |
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(20 |
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527 |
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Interest income and other income, net |
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35 |
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197 |
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296 |
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525 |
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Income tax (benefit) expense |
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(250 |
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778 |
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(139 |
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1,429 |
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Net (loss) income |
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$ |
(437 |
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$ |
1,053 |
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$ |
(376 |
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$ |
1,861 |
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Basic and diluted (loss) earnings per share: |
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$ |
(0.06 |
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0.15 |
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$ |
(0.05 |
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$ |
0.26 |
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Weighted average shares outstanding: |
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Basic |
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7,160 |
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7,150 |
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7,157 |
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7,148 |
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Diluted |
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7,160 |
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7,161 |
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7,157 |
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7,154 |
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Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Adjusted EBITDA is a supplemental measure used by Willdans management to measure its operating performance. Willdan defines Adjusted EBITDA as net income plus net interest expense, income tax expense (benefit), depreciation and amortization, and loss (gain) on sales of assets. Willdans definition of Adjusted EBITDA may differ from those of many companies reporting similarly named measures. This measure should be considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for or superior to, other measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP, such as net income. Willdan
believes Adjusted EBITDA enables management to separate non-recurring income and expense items from its results of operations to provide a more normalized and consistent view of operating performance on a period-to-period basis. Willdan uses Adjusted EBITDA to evaluate its performance for, among other things, budgeting, forecasting and incentive compensation purposes. Willdan also believes Adjusted EBITDA is useful to investors, research analysts, investment bankers and lenders because it removes from its operational results the impact of certain non-recurring income and expense items, which may facilitate comparison of its results from period-to-period.
Adjusted EBITDA is not a recognized term under GAAP and does not purport to be an alternative to operating income or net income as an indicator of operating performance or any other GAAP measure.
Adjusted EBITDA decreased 82.4% to $0.6 million for the nine months ended September 26, 2008 from $3.6 million for the comparable period last year. Adjusted EBITDA, as a percentage of revenue, decreased to 1.2% for nine months ended September 26, 2008 from 6.0% for the comparable period last year.
The following is a reconciliation of net (loss) income to Adjusted EBITDA:
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September 26, |
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September 28, |
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2008 |
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2007 |
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Net (loss) income |
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$ |
(376,000 |
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1,861,000 |
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Interest and other income, net |
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(296,000 |
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(525,000 |
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Interest expense, net of reversal |
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20,000 |
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(527,000 |
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Income tax (benefit) expense |
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(139,000 |
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1,429,000 |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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1,406,000 |
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1,342,000 |
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Loss on sale of equipment |
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16,000 |
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4,000 |
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Adjusted EBITDA |
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$ |
631,000 |
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$ |
3,584,000 |
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Outlook
The following statement is based on current expectations. This statement is forward-looking and actual results could differ materially from current expectations. This outlook should be read in conjunction with the information on forward-looking statements at the end of this press release.
Based upon its year-to-date financial results and the outlook for the remainder of the year, Willdan reiterates its fiscal 2008 revenue guidance of between $72 million and $75 million.
Conference Call and Webcast
Chief Executive Officer Thomas Brisbin and Chief Financial Officer Kimberly Gant plan to host a conference call on November 7, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern/2:00 p.m. Pacific to further discuss the Companys financial results and business developments.
Interested parties may access the conference call by dialing 800-257-6566 (303-262-0076 for international callers). When prompted, ask for the Willdan Group Investor Conference Call. The conference call will be webcast simultaneously on Willdans website at www.willdan.com under Investors: Events.
The telephonic replay of the conference call may be accessed approximately two hours after the call through November 21, 2008, by dialing 800-405-2236 (303-590-3000 for international callers). The replay access code is 11121820#. The webcast replay will be archived for 12 months.
About Willdan Group, Inc.
Founded over 40 years ago, Willdan Group, Inc. is a leading provider of outsourced services to public agencies located primarily in California and other western states. Willdan Group, Inc. assists cities and other government agencies with a broad range of services, including civil engineering, building and safety services, geotechnical engineering, financial, management and economic consulting, energy efficiency, water conservation, renewable energy, disaster preparedness and homeland security. www.willdan.com
Forward-Looking Statements
Safe Harbor Statement: Statements in this press release which are not purely historical, including statements regarding Willdan Groups intentions, hopes, beliefs, expectations, representations, projections, estimates, plans or predictions of the future are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, the risk that the Company will not be able to expand its services or meet the needs of customers in markets in which it operates. It is important to note that the Companys actual results could differ materially from those in any such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to, a slowdown in the local and regional economies of the states where Willdan conducts business and the loss of or inability to hire additional qualified professionals. The Companys business could be affected by a number of other factors, including the risk factors listed from time to time in the Companys SEC reports including, but not limited to, the Form 10-K annual report for the year ended December 28, 2007 filed on March 27, 2008. The Company cautions investors not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements contained in this press release. Willdan Group, Inc. disclaims any obligation, and does not undertake to update or revise any forward-looking statements in this press release.
Contact:
Kimberly Gant |
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Moira Conlon |
Chief Financial Officer |
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Financial Profiles, Inc. |
Tel: 714-940-6329 |
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Tel: 310-277-4907 |
kgant@willdan.com |
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mconlon@finprofiles.com |
WILLDAN GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
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September 26, |
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December 28, |
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2008 |
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2007 |
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Assets |
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Current assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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$ |
8,096,000 |
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$ |
15,511,000 |
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Liquid investments |
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1,300,000 |
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Cash, cash equivalents and liquid investments |
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8,096,000 |
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16,811,000 |
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Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $799,000 and $372,000 at September 26, 2008 and December 28, 2007, respectively |
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14,689,000 |
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15,090,000 |
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Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts |
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7,751,000 |
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7,336,000 |
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Other receivables |
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110,000 |
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157,000 |
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Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
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1,401,000 |
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2,067,000 |
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Total current assets |
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32,047,000 |
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41,461,000 |
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Equipment and leasehold improvements, net |
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2,684,000 |
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3,354,000 |
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Goodwill |
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11,042,000 |
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2,911,000 |
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Other assets |
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1,980,000 |
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500,000 |
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Total assets |
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$ |
47,753,000 |
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$ |
48,226,000 |
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Liabilities and Stockholders Equity |
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Current liabilities: |
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Excess of outstanding checks over bank balance |
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$ |
259,000 |
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$ |
633,000 |
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Accounts payable |
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2,464,000 |
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1,136,000 |
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Accrued liabilities |
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4,213,000 |
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5,314,000 |
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Purchase price payable |
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1,000,000 |
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Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts |
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789,000 |
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941,000 |
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Current portion of notes payable |
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155,000 |
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1,088,000 |
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Current portion of capital lease obligations |
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171,000 |
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176,000 |
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Current portion of deferred income taxes |
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2,002,000 |
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2,002,000 |
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Total current liabilities |
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11,053,000 |
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11,290,000 |
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Notes payable, less current portion |
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30,000 |
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Capital lease obligations, less current portion |
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190,000 |
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283,000 |
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Deferred lease obligations |
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571,000 |
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606,000 |
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Deferred income taxes, net of current portion |
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395,000 |
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395,000 |
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Total liabilities |
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12,239,000 |
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12,574,000 |
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Commitments and contingencies |
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Stockholders equity: |
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Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding |
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Common stock, $0.01 par value, 40,000,000 shares authorized: 7,164,000 and 7,150,000 shares issued and outstanding at September 26, 2008 and December 28, 2007, respectively |
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71,000 |
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71,000 |
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Additional paid-in capital |
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33,034,000 |
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32,796,000 |
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Retained earnings |
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2,409,000 |
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2,785,000 |
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Total stockholders equity |
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35,514,000 |
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35,652,000 |
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Total liabilities and stockholders equity |
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$ |
47,753,000 |
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$ |
48,226,000 |
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WILLDAN GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
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Three Months Ended |
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Nine Months Ended |
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September 26, |
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September 28, |
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September 26, |
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September 28, |
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2008 |
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2007 |
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2008 |
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2007 |
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Contract revenue |
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$ |
18,651,000 |
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$ |
19,687,000 |
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$ |
54,234,000 |
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$ |
60,135,000 |
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Direct costs of contract revenue: |
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Salaries and wages |
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5,558,000 |
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6,414,000 |
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16,640,000 |
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19,815,000 |
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Production expenses |
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998,000 |
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432,000 |
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1,835,000 |
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1,229,000 |
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Subconsultant services |
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2,030,000 |
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1,187,000 |
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4,844,000 |
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3,438,000 |
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Total direct costs of contract revenue |
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8,586,000 |
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8,033,000 |
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23,319,000 |
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24,482,000 |
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General and administrative expenses: |
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Salaries and wages, payroll taxes and employee benefits |
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5,881,000 |
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5,838,000 |
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18,250,000 |
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19,115,000 |
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Facilities |
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1,247,000 |
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1,145,000 |
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3,569,000 |
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3,405,000 |
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Stock-based compensation |
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9,000 |
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78,000 |
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163,000 |
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145,000 |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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572,000 |
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439,000 |
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1,406,000 |
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1,335,000 |
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Other |
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3,060,000 |
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2,497,000 |
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8,318,000 |
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9,415,000 |
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Total general and administrative expenses |
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10,769,000 |
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9,997,000 |
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31,706,000 |
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33,415,000 |
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(Loss) income from operations |
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(704,000 |
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1,657,000 |
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(791,000 |
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2,238,000 |
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Other income (expense): |
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Interest expense, net of reversal |
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(18,000 |
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(23,000 |
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(20,000 |
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527,000 |
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Interest income and other income, net |
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35,000 |
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197,000 |
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296,000 |
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525,000 |
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Total other income, net |
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17,000 |
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174,000 |
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276,000 |
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1,052,000 |
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(Loss) income before income tax expense |
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(687,000 |
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1,831,000 |
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(515,000 |
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3,290,000 |
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Income tax (benefit) expense |
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(250,000 |
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778,000 |
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(139,000 |
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1,429,000 |
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Net (loss) income |
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$ |
(437,000 |
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$ |
1,053,000 |
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$ |
(376,000 |
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$ |
1,861,000 |
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(Loss) earnings per share: |
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Basic and diluted |
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$ |
(0.06 |
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$ |
0.15 |
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$ |
(0.05 |
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$ |
0.26 |
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Weighted-average shares outstanding: |
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Basic |
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7,160,000 |
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7,150,000 |
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7,157,000 |
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7,148,000 |
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Diluted |
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7,160,000 |
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7,161,000 |
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7,157,000 |
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7,154,000 |
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WILLDAN GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
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Nine Months Ended |
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September 26, |
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September 28, |
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Cash flows from operating activities: |
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Net (loss) income |
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$ |
(376,000 |
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$ |
1,861,000 |
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Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities: |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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1,406,000 |
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1,342,000 |
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Loss on sale of equipment |
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16,000 |
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4,000 |
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Allowance for doubtful accounts |
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466,000 |
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194,000 |
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Stock-based compensation |
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163,000 |
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145,000 |
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Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of the effects from the purchase of Intergy Corporation in 2008: |
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Accounts receivable |
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1,558,000 |
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(288,000 |
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Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billing on uncompleted contracts |
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717,000 |
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222,000 |
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Other receivables |
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47,000 |
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3,129,000 |
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Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
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673,000 |
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833,000 |
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Other assets |
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(80,000 |
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52,000 |
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Accounts payable |
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167,000 |
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(267,000 |
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Accrued liabilities |
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(1,444,000 |
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(8,629,000 |
) |
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Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts |
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(152,000 |
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(110,000 |
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Deferred lease obligations |
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(35,000 |
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111,000 |
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Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities |
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3,126,000 |
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(1,401,000 |
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Cash flows from investing activities: |
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Purchase of equipment and leasehold improvements |
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(471,000 |
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(582,000 |
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Proceeds from sale of equipment |
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49,000 |
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28,000 |
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Payments for business acquisition, net of cash acquired |
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(9,985,000 |
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Purchase of liquid investments |
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(7,100,000 |
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(16,100,000 |
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Proceeds from sale of liquid investments |
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8,400,000 |
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7,100,000 |
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Net cash used in investing activities |
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(9,107,000 |
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(9,554,000 |
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Cash flows from financing activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
||
Changes in excess of outstanding checks over bank balance |
|
(374,000 |
) |
832,000 |
|
||
Payments on notes payable |
|
(1,002,000 |
) |
(1,091,000 |
) |
||
Proceeds from borrowings under line of credit |
|
|
|
378,000 |
|
||
Repayments of line of credit |
|
|
|
(347,000 |
) |
||
Principal payments on capital leases |
|
(133,000 |
) |
(127,000 |
) |
||
Proceeds from employee stock purchase plan |
|
75,000 |
|
24,000 |
|
||
Distributions to holders of redeemable common stock |
|
|
|
(3,150,000 |
) |
||
Payment of offering costs |
|
|
|
10,000 |
|
||
Net cash used in financing activities |
|
(1,434,000 |
) |
(3,471,000 |
) |
||
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents |
|
(7,415,000 |
) |
(14,426,000 |
) |
||
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period |
|
15,511,000 |
|
20,633,000 |
|
||
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period |
|
$ |
8,096,000 |
|
$ |
6,207,000 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information: |
|
|
|
|
|
||
Cash paid during the period for: |
|
|
|
|
|
||
Interest |
|
68,000 |
|
63,000 |
|
||
Income taxes |
|
833,000 |
|
875,000 |
|
||
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Supplemental disclosures of noncash investing and financing activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
||
Equipment acquired under capital leases |
|
42,000 |
|
120,000 |
|
||
Note payable issued in connection with acquisition of assets |
|
100,000 |
|
|
|
||
Purchase price payable |
|
1,000,000 |
|
|
|