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7-Aug-2009
Quarterly Report
The information contained in Item 2 updates and should be read in conjunction with information disclosed in our 2008 Annual Report on Form 10-K and the financial statements and notes presented in Item 1 of this Quarterly report on Form 10-Q.
Forward-Looking Statements
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations, 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 (each a "forward-looking
statement"). The words "believe," "expect," "plan," "intend," "designed to,"
"estimate," "project," "will," "could," "may" and similar expressions are
intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements in
this document include, but are not limited to, discussions of accounting
policies and estimates, impacts of current market conditions and the global
economic crisis, discussions of the proposed Merger, our expectations regarding
the outcome of litigation, the potential impact of any government enforcement
action related to FCPA matters (see "-Compliance Matters"), indicated trends in
the level of oil and gas exploration and production and the effect of such
conditions on our results of operations (see "-Industry and Business
Environment"), future uses of and requirements for financial resources (see
"-Liquidity and Capital Resources") impact of bookings on future revenues and
anticipated backlog levels (see "-Bookings and Backlog"). Our expectations about
our business outlook, customer spending, potential acquisitions, joint venture
operations, oil and gas prices and our business environment and that of the
industry in general are only our expectations regarding these matters. Actual
results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements
contained in this report for reasons including, but not limited to: market
factors such as pricing and demand for petroleum related products, the level of
petroleum industry exploration and production expenditures, the effects of
competition, the availability of a skilled labor force, world economic
conditions, the level of drilling activity, the legislative environment in the
United States and other countries, energy policies of OPEC, conflict involving
the United States or in major petroleum producing or consuming regions, acts of
war or terrorism, technological advances that could lower overall finding and
development costs for oil and gas, weather patterns and the overall condition of
capital markets in countries in which we operate.
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements, related notes and other financial information in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008. Readers are also urged to carefully review and consider the various factors, including, without limitation, the disclosures made in Item 1A. Risk Factors and the other factors and risks discussed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 and in subsequent reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission that may affect us and the outcomes related to our forward-looking statements. We expressly disclaim any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement to reflect any change in our expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any forward-looking statement is based.
Overview
Our second quarter of 2009 financial results are based on the following defined segments:
• Integrated Engineered Solutions: This segment includes our global engineered solutions project business and related activities featuring our oil, water and gas technologies, as well as the Company's West Texas CO2 processing facility.
• Standard & Traditional: This segment includes sales and related activities associated with the sale of standard and traditional oil and gas wellhead processing equipment, as well as aftermarket parts sales and associated services, primarily in the Americas.
Compliance Matters
On February 28, 2008, the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company, with the assistance of outside counsel, initiated a review of certain payments made in Kazakhstan, which may present compliance issues under the FCPA. Based on the results of the internal review, the Company has determined that the payments were made to one or more person(s) who identified themselves as government employees, in order to obtain certain work permits and licenses, and to satisfy certain "penalties" assessed by the authorities. The Audit Committee also reviewed operations in several other jurisdictions in which the Company does business. At this time, with respect to Kazakhstan operations, we have determined, with a reasonable amount of assurance, that the total of the payments at issue is less than $220,000. With respect to the other jurisdictions referenced above, the payments at issue are of a similarly immaterial amount. In total, the Company presently believes, in the aggregate, all payments referenced above are of an immaterial amount and expects this matter to have no effect on the Company's previously reported financial results.
We reported this matter to the SEC and the US Department of Justice ("DOJ") and have kept them apprised as to the status of the review. The SEC is conducting an investigation into the matter, and the Company is cooperating with this inquiry. As part of any resolution of this matter, the DOJ, the SEC or other governmental authorities could seek criminal or civil sanctions, including monetary fines and penalties, against the Company and/or certain of its employees, as well as additional changes to its business practices and compliance programs in the event that the review or any governmental investigation identifies violations of law. To the extent any payments are determined to be illegal in a foreign jurisdiction, it is possible that there could be civil or criminal penalties assessed in that jurisdiction.
The Company has taken a number of important steps to enhance its internal controls over compliance. The Company added staffing, restructured its organization, increased training and awareness and improved communications throughout the organization. The Company has taken, or is undertaking, remedial actions to assure that record keeping is compliant with all laws and regulations of the jurisdictions in which we operate.
During the quarter, and as required pursuant to its merger agreement with Cameron, the Company adopted a policy terminating any new business in countries that are subject to US government economic sanctions ("Embargoed Countries"). Consistent with the laws of their respective jurisdictions of incorporation, our UK, Japanese and Canadian subsidiaries have made sales (as part of their ongoing business) of non-US equipment and services to customers in certain Embargoed Countries. These sales represented approximately 1% of our consolidated revenue in each of the years 2008, 2007 and 2006.
The Company's UK subsidiary is taking steps to wind up existing business in certain Embargoed Countries, due in part to increasingly restrictive European sanctions as well as the adoption of the policy discussed above. The Company has incurred approximately $1.0 million in costs related to the termination of these contracts in the quarter and wind up expenses related to terminating such business, and may incur additional related expenses going forward.
As of June 30, 2009, we have expended to date a total of approximately $11.0 million on legal and other professional services related to compliance matters. Although we do not expect these matters to have a material adverse effect on our business or financial condition, we can give no assurance to that effect. However, the fees incurred related to contingencies have had an impact on our cash flows and liquidity in this and prior quarters and may continue to do so in the future.
Critical Accounting Policies
The preparation of our consolidated financial statements requires us to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the results reported in our consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. These estimates and assumptions are based on historical experience and on our future expectations we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances. Note 2 to our consolidated financial statements filed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 contains a summary of our significant accounting policies. We believe the following accounting policies are the most critical in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements:
Revenue Recognition. In general, we recognize revenue and related costs when
products are shipped and services are rendered for (1) time and materials and
service contracts, (2) manufactured goods produced in standard manufacturing
operations and sold in the ordinary course of business through regular marketing
channels and (3) certain customized manufactured goods that are smaller jobs
with less customization, making them similar to such standard manufactured goods
(that is, contracts valued at less than or equal to $250,000 or having contract
durations up to four months or less). Additionally, in compliance with the
requirements of American Institute of Certified Public Accountants Statement of
Position 81-1, "Accounting for Performance of Certain Production-Type Contracts"
("SOP 81-1"), we recognize revenue using the percentage of completion method on
(1) contracts greater than $250,000 with contract durations in excess of four
months that represent customized, engineered orders of our products that qualify
for such treatment and (2) all Automation & Controls segment equipment
fabrication and sales projects that qualify for such treatment. The Automation &
Controls segment also applies the percentage of completion method to recognize
revenue, regardless of contract value or duration, associated with customized
products fabricated to order pursuant to a large number of smaller contracts
with durations of two to three months, with occasional large systems projects of
longer duration. Factors to support using the percentage of completion method
include: (1) the segment does not produce standard units or maintain an
inventory of similar products for sale, (2) the nature of the segment's
equipment fabrication and sales operations and (3) the potential for wide
variations in our results of operations that could occur from applying the "as
shipped" methodology as it relates to smaller contracts for these customized
fabricated goods.
Earned revenue reflects the original contract price adjusted for agreed claims and approved change orders, if any. If the change order or claim is unapproved, no revenue is recognized. With respect to recorded contract revenue utilizing the percentage of completion method, earned revenue is based on the percentage that incurred costs to date relate to total estimated costs after giving effect to the most recent estimates of total cost. The cumulative impact of revisions in total cost estimates during the progress of work, which may include losses expected to be incurred, is charged in the period in which the changes or losses become known. We generally recognize revenue and earnings under the percentage of completion method over a period of two to six quarters. In the event a project is terminated by our customer before completion, our customer is liable for costs incurred under the contract. In some instances, customers are billed in advance of services performed or products manufactured, and the Company recognizes the associated liability as deferred revenue. For the six months ended June 30, 2009, 45% of total Company revenue was recorded on an as-shipped or as-performed basis and 55% was recorded using the percentage of completion method. Estimates are subjective in nature and it is possible that we could have used different estimates of total contract costs in our calculation of revenue recognized using the percentage of completion method. As of June 30, 2009, the Company had $145.0 million in revenue attributable to open percentage completion projects having an aggregate gross profit percentage of 28.8%. If we had used a different estimate of total contract costs for each contract in progress at June 30, 2009, a 1% increase or decrease in the estimated margin earned on each contract would have increased or decreased each of total revenue and pre-tax income for the quarter ended June 30, 2009 by approximately $2.0 million. At June 30, 2009, the Company had two contracts in a loss position, with an estimated aggregate loss of $60,000.
We reported our periodic revenue net of any tax assessed by a government authority and imposed concurrent with or subsequent to a revenue-producing transaction between us and our customers.
Goodwill Evaluation. As required by Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 142, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets," we evaluate goodwill annually for impairment by comparing the fair value of operating assets to the carrying value of those assets, including any related goodwill. As required by SFAS No. 142, we identified separate reporting units for purposes of this evaluation. We used our segments as the reporting units, and tested the segments at December 31, 2008. In determining carrying value, we segregated assets and liabilities that, to the extent possible, are clearly identifiable by specific reporting unit. Certain corporate and other assets and liabilities, that are not clearly identifiable by specific reporting unit, are allocated as permitted by the standard. Fair value is determined by discounting projected future cash flows using our weighted average cost of capital, as calculated. In determining projected future cash flows for each segment, we make assumptions regarding the following key indicators: future market and sales growth rates (domestic and international), cost inflation, margin expectations, working capital, capital expenditure levels and tax levels. The fair value is then compared to the carrying value of the reporting unit to determine whether or not impairment has occurred at the reporting unit level. In the event an impairment is indicated, an additional test is performed whereby an implied fair value of goodwill is determined through an allocation of the fair value to the reporting unit's assets and liabilities, whether recognized or unrecognized, in a manner similar to a purchase price allocation, in accordance with SFAS No. 141, "Business Combinations." Any residual fair value after this purchase price allocation would be assumed to relate to goodwill. If the carrying value of the goodwill exceeded the residual fair value, we would record an impairment charge for that amount. We tested goodwill for impairment as required by SFAS No. 142 at December 31, 2008. No additional testing was performed during the three months ended June 30, 2009, as no indications of goodwill impairment were noted.
Share-Based Compensation. The Company uses the modified prospective application transition method to account for share-based compensation consistent with SFAS No. 123R, "Share Based Payment." Under this method, share-based compensation cost is measured at the grant date, based on the calculated fair value of the award, and is recognized as an operating expense on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period. Management is required to make subjective assumptions about the volatility of the Company's common stock, the expected term of outstanding stock options, the risk-free interest rate and expected dividend payments during the contractual life of the options in order to calculate the fair value of the award. See Note 10, Share-Based Compensation, to our consolidated financial statements.
Warranty. We sell products with a product warranty by which customers are entitled to a free repair during a specified warranty period following the purchase. Warranty terms can vary but are typically 12 months from the date of shipment. The Company records a liability for estimated warranty claims as a percentage of revenue based on a historical review of warranty claims. See Note 5, Warranty Costs, to our consolidated financial statements.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
See Note 15, Recent Accounting Pronouncements, to our consolidated financial statements.
Industry and Business Environment
We operate in nearly every major oil and gas producing region of the world. The majority of our revenue is derived from equipment sales and provision of related services to integrated, national and independent oil and gas companies worldwide, and to the companies that execute projects on their behalf. The markets we serve are highly competitive, with many substantial competitors for each business segment. Our revenue and results of operations are closely tied to demand for oil and gas products and spending by oil and gas companies for exploration, development, production, refining and processing of oil and gas reserves. These companies also generally invest more in upstream exploration and development efforts during periods of favorable oil and gas commodity prices, and invest less during periods of unfavorable oil and gas prices. These companies generally invest less in downstream development and processing when margins for refined products decrease due to market
and consumer economics and supply and demand fluctuations. As supply and demand change, commodity prices fluctuate, which produces cyclical trends in the industry. During extended periods of lower demand, revenue for process equipment and service providers generally decline, as existing projects are completed, new projects are postponed and pricing decreases due to competitive pressures. During periods of recovery, revenue for process equipment providers can lag behind the industry due to the timing of new project awards. During extended periods of increased oil and gas demand growth, revenue for process equipment and service providers usually increases.
Some of the more important indicators of current and future spending levels of oil and gas companies are oil and natural gas prices, the global economy, and regional political stability in important oil and gas markets. Changes in other commodity prices, such as steel, also impact our business.
The following table summarizes the average monthly price of domestic crude oil and Brent crude oil per barrel, the average wellhead price of natural gas per thousand cubic feet ("Mcf"), as published by the US Department of Energy, and the average monthly number of rotary drilling rigs in operation in the US and internationally, as published by Baker Hughes Incorporated, for the three months ended June 30, 2009 and 2008 and for the years ended December 31, 2008 and 2007:
Six Months Ended Twelve Months Ended
June 30, December 31,
2009 2008 2008 2007
Average monthly price of crude oil per barrel
in the US. $ 51.18 $ 110.95 $ 99.55 $ 72.32
Average monthly price of Brent crude oil per
barrel $ 51.57 $ 109.17 $ 96.85 $ 72.47
Average monthly wellhead price of natural gas
per Mcf in the US $ 3.89 $ 8.73 $ 8.07 $ 6.39
Average monthly US rig count 1,131 1,817 1,878 1,768
Average monthly international rig count
(excludes North America) 1,004 1,065 1,079 1,005
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Historically, we have viewed operating rig counts as one indicator of activity in the oil and gas industry for exploration and development. Revenue in the Standard & Traditional segment generally correlates to changes in North American onshore rig activity. Revenue in the Integrated Engineered Solutions and Automation & Controls segments depends more on oil and natural gas prices internationally, which impact our customers' cash flows. Lower revenue generated from the sale of oil and natural gas usually translates into lower exploration, production, and capital project budgets. The current slowdown in economic growth and the financial market crisis have contributed to increased volatility of oil and natural gas prices. Crude oil prices declined from the record prices in July 2008 of approximately $145 per barrel to the low of $39.09 per barrel as of February 2009 and have since recovered to $69.82 per barrel as of June 30, 2009. The average wellhead price of natural gas decreased from a high of $8.07 per Mcf during 2008 to $3.45 per Mcf as of June 30, 2009. Additionally there has been a significant decline in US rig counts from a high in September 2008 of 2,031 to 948 as of July 31, 2009. At current prices some categories of exploration such as heavy oil or Canadian oil sands may not be economical to develop. In addition, limited access to capital caused by the recent contraction in the credit markets and lingering pricing inflation from prior periods are likely to constrain growth of industry supply capacity.
The decline in oil and gas prices impacted our business during 2008 and is expected to continue to do so in 2009 and into 2010. According to the "Short-Term Energy Outlook" published by the Energy Information Administration ("EIA") of the US Government's Department of Energy on July 7, 2009, the EIA expects worldwide petroleum demand to contract approximately 1.8% in 2009, with the decrease in demand of North America and the Pacific only partially offset by the increase in demand in China, the Middle East, and Latin America. The EIA projects a rebound with petroleum demand growth of just over 1% in 2010. While our record backlog at December 31, 2008 should contribute to historically strong revenue through much of 2009, bookings prospects for 2009 remain uncertain, which may impact the latter half of the year as well as our 2010 performance. As a result, management has implemented certain cost control measures for 2009 while recognizing our need to continue with our commitments to establishing a global presence, developing technologies and retaining a skilled workforce to meet with future demands.
Results of Operations
The following discussion of our historical results of operations and financial condition should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and related notes.
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