UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM
| QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended:
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:
NORTHWEST PIPE COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
(Address of principal executive offices and Zip Code)
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered |
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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.
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S‑T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b‑2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer | ☐ | | ☒ |
Non-accelerated filer | ☐ | Smaller reporting company | |
Emerging growth company | |
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b‑2 of the Exchange Act). Yes
The number of shares outstanding of the registrant’s common stock as of October 22, 2024 was
FORM 10‑Q
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Item1. Financial Statements
NORTHWEST PIPE COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
Three Months Ended September 30, |
Nine Months Ended September 30, |
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Net sales |
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Gross profit |
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Selling, general, and administrative expense |
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Operating income |
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Other expense |
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Interest expense |
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Income before income taxes |
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Income tax expense |
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Net income |
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Net income per share: |
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Shares used in per share calculations: |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
NORTHWEST PIPE COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)
Three Months Ended September 30, |
Nine Months Ended September 30, |
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Net income |
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Other comprehensive loss, net of tax: |
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Pension liability adjustment |
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Unrealized gain (loss) on foreign currency forward contracts designated as cash flow hedges |
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Unrealized loss on interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges |
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Other comprehensive loss, net of tax |
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Comprehensive income |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
NORTHWEST PIPE COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)
September 30, 2024 | December 31, 2023 | |||||||
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Current assets: | ||||||||
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Trade and other receivables, net of allowance of $ and $ | ||||||||
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Property and equipment, less accumulated depreciation and amortization of $ and $ | ||||||||
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Intangible assets, net | ||||||||
Other assets | ||||||||
Total assets | $ | $ | ||||||
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity | ||||||||
Current liabilities: | ||||||||
Current debt | $ | $ | ||||||
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Current portion of operating lease liabilities | ||||||||
Total current liabilities | ||||||||
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Deferred income taxes | ||||||||
Other long-term liabilities | ||||||||
Total liabilities | ||||||||
Commitments and contingencies (Note 7) | ||||||||
Stockholders’ equity: | ||||||||
Preferred stock, $ par value, shares authorized, issued or outstanding | ||||||||
Common stock, $ par value, shares authorized, and shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively | ||||||||
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Retained earnings | ||||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||
Total stockholders’ equity | ||||||||
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $ | $ |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
NORTHWEST PIPE COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(Unaudited)
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
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Common Stock | Paid-In- | Retained | Comprehensive | Stockholders’ | ||||||||||||||||||||
Shares | Amount | Capital | Earnings | Loss | Equity | |||||||||||||||||||
Balances, June 30, 2024 | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | |||||||||||||||||
Net income | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income (loss): | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pension liability adjustment, net of tax expense of $ | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Unrealized loss on interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges, net of tax benefit of $ | - | ( | ) | ( | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Share-based compensation expense | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Balances, September 30, 2024 | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ |
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Common Stock | Paid-In- | Retained | Comprehensive | Stockholders’ | ||||||||||||||||||||
Shares | Amount | Capital | Earnings | Loss | Equity | |||||||||||||||||||
Balances, June 30, 2023 | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | |||||||||||||||||
Net income | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income (loss): | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pension liability adjustment, net of tax expense of $ | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Unrealized gain on foreign currency forward contracts designated as cash flow hedges, net of tax expense of $ | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Unrealized loss on interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges, net of tax benefit of $ | - | ( | ) | ( | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Share-based compensation expense | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Balances, September 30, 2023 | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ |
NORTHWEST PIPE COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY, Continued
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(Dollar amounts in thousands)
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Common Stock | Paid-In- | Retained | Comprehensive | Stockholders’ | ||||||||||||||||||||
Shares | Amount | Capital | Earnings | Loss | Equity | |||||||||||||||||||
Balances, December 31, 2023 | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | |||||||||||||||||
Net income | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income (loss): | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pension liability adjustment, net of tax expense of $ | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Unrealized gain on foreign currency forward contracts designated as cash flow hedges, net of tax expense of $ | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Unrealized loss on interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedges, net of tax benefit of $ | - | ( | ) | ( | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of common stock under stock compensation plans, net of tax withholdings | - | ( | ) | - | - | ( | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Repurchase of common stock | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ( | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Share-based compensation expense | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Balances, September 30, 2024 | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ |
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Shares | Amount | Capital | Earnings | Loss | Equity | |||||||||||||||||||
Balances, December 31, 2022 | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ | |||||||||||||||||
Net income | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Other comprehensive income (loss): | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Pension liability adjustment, net of tax expense of $ | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Unrealized loss on foreign currency forward contracts designated as cash flow hedges, net of tax benefit of $ | - | ( | ) | ( | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Unrealized loss on interest rate swaps designated as cash flow hedge, net of tax benefit of $ | - | ( | ) | ( | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
Issuance of common stock under stock compensation plans, net of tax withholdings | 1 | ( | ) | - | - | ( | ) | |||||||||||||||||
Share-based compensation expense | - | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Balances, September 30, 2023 | $ | $ | $ | $ | ( | ) | $ |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
NORTHWEST PIPE COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)
Nine Months Ended September 30, |
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Cash flows from operating activities: |
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Net income |
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Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: |
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Depreciation and finance lease amortization |
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Other, net |
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Changes in operating assets and liabilities: |
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Contract assets, net |
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Other investing activities |
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Cash flows from financing activities: |
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Payments on finance lease liabilities |
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Tax withholdings related to net share settlements of equity awards |
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Repurchase of common stock |
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Change in cash and cash equivalents |
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Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period |
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of period |
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Noncash investing and financing activities: |
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Accrued property and equipment purchases |
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Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for finance lease liabilities |
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Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilities |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
NORTHWEST PIPE COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
1. | Organization and Basis of Presentation |
Northwest Pipe Company (collectively with its subsidiaries, the “Company”) is a leading manufacturer of water-related infrastructure products, and operates in
In addition to being the largest manufacturer of engineered steel water pipeline systems in North America, the Company manufactures stormwater and wastewater technology products; high-quality precast and reinforced concrete products; pump lift stations; steel casing pipe, bar-wrapped concrete cylinder pipe, and one of the largest offerings of pipeline system joints, fittings, and specialized components. Strategically positioned to meet growing water and wastewater infrastructure needs, the Company provides solution-based products for a wide range of markets under the ParkUSA, Geneva Pipe and Precast, Permalok®, and Northwest Pipe Company lines. The Company is headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, and has
The Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are expressed in United States Dollars and include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries over which the Company exercises control as of the financial statement date. Intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.
The accompanying unaudited interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) for interim financial information. The financial information as of December 31, 2023 is derived from the audited Consolidated Financial Statements presented in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10‑K for the year ended December 31, 2023 (“2023 Form 10‑K”). Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been condensed or omitted, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the accounting standards for interim financial statements. In the opinion of management, the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements include all adjustments necessary (which are of a normal and recurring nature) for the fair statement of the results of the interim periods presented. The Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto together with management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations contained in the Company’s 2023 Form 10‑K.
Operating results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the entire fiscal year ending December 31, 2024.
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Inventories |
Inventories consist of the following (in thousands):
September 30, 2024 |
December 31, 2023 |
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3. |
Fair Value Measurements |
Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability, in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability, in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.
The authoritative guidance establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three broad levels. These levels are: Level 1 (inputs are quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities); Level 2 (inputs are other than quoted prices that are observable, either directly or indirectly through corroboration with observable market data); and Level 3 (inputs are unobservable, with little or no market data that exists, such as internal financial forecasts). The Company is required to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value.
The following table summarizes information regarding the Company’s financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis (in thousands):
Total |
Level 1 |
Level 2 |
Level 3 |
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Financial liabilities: |
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Foreign currency forward contracts |
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Financial liabilities: |
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The deferred compensation plan assets consist of cash and several publicly traded stock and bond mutual funds, valued using quoted market prices in active markets, classified as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy, as well as guaranteed investment contracts, valued at principal plus interest credited at contract rates, classified as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy. Deferred compensation plan assets are included within Other assets in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
The foreign currency forward contracts and interest rate swaps are derivatives valued using various pricing models or discounted cash flow analyses that incorporate observable market parameters, such as interest rate yield curves and currency rates, and are classified as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy. Derivative valuations incorporate credit risk adjustments that are necessary to reflect the probability of default by the counterparty or the Company. The foreign currency forward contracts and interest rate swaps are presented at their gross fair values. Foreign currency forward contract and interest rate swap assets are included within Prepaid expenses and other and foreign currency forward contract liabilities are included within Accrued liabilities in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
The net carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, trade and other receivables, accounts payable, accrued liabilities, and current debt approximate fair value due to the short-term nature of these instruments. The net carrying amount of the borrowings on the line of credit approximates fair value due to its variable interest rate based on market.
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Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities |
In the normal course of business, the Company is exposed to interest rate and foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. Consistent with the Company’s strategy for financial risk management, the Company has established a program that utilizes foreign currency forward contracts and interest rate swaps to offset the risks associated with the effects of these exposures.
For each derivative entered into in which the Company seeks to obtain cash flow hedge accounting treatment, the Company formally documents all relationships between hedging instruments and hedged items, as well as its risk management objective and strategy for undertaking the hedge transaction, the nature of the risk being hedged, how the hedging instrument’s effectiveness in offsetting the hedged risk will be assessed prospectively and retrospectively, and a description of the method of measuring ineffectiveness. This process includes linking all derivatives to specific firm commitments or forecasted transactions and designating the derivatives as cash flow hedges. The Company also formally assesses, both at the hedge’s inception and on an ongoing basis, whether the derivatives that are used in hedging transactions are highly effective in offsetting changes in cash flows of hedged items. The effective portion of these hedged items is reflected in Unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. If it is determined that a derivative is not highly effective, or that it has ceased to be a highly effective hedge, the Company is required to discontinue hedge accounting with respect to that derivative prospectively.
As of September 30, 2024, the total notional amount of the foreign currency forward contracts was $
The Company has entered into interest rate swaps which effectively convert a portion of its variable-rate debt to fixed-rate debt and are designated as cash flow hedges. For the first cash flow hedge, the Company received floating interest payments monthly based on Secured Overnight Finance Rate (“SOFR”) and paid a fixed rate of
The following table summarizes the gains (losses) recognized on derivatives in the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (in thousands):
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As of September 30, 2024, unrealized pretax losses on outstanding cash flow hedges in Accumulated other comprehensive loss was approximately $
5. | Stockholders’ Equity |
Share Repurchase Program
On November 2, 2023, the Company announced its authorization of a share repurchase program of up to $
During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company repurchased approximately
6. |
Share-based Compensation |
The Company has
The Company recognizes the compensation cost of employee and director services received in exchange for awards of equity instruments based on the grant date estimated fair value of the awards. The Company estimates the fair value of RSUs and PSAs using the value of the Company’s stock on the date of grant. Share-based compensation cost is recognized over the period during which the employee or director is required to provide service in exchange for the award and, as forfeitures occur, the associated compensation cost recognized to date is reversed. For awards with performance-based payout conditions, the Company recognizes compensation cost based on the probability of achieving the performance conditions, with changes in expectations recognized as an adjustment to earnings in the period of change. Any recognized compensation cost is reversed if the conditions are ultimately not met.
The following table summarizes share-based compensation expense recorded (in thousands):
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Restricted Stock Units and Performance Share Awards
The Company’s stock incentive plan provides for equity instruments, such as RSUs and PSAs, which grant the right to receive a specified number of shares at specified times. RSUs and PSAs are service-based awards that vest according to the terms of the grant. PSAs have performance-based payout conditions.
The following table summarizes the Company’s RSU and PSA activity:
Number of RSUs and PSAs (1) |
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Unvested RSUs and PSAs as of December 31, 2023 |
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Unvested RSUs and PSAs as of September 30, 2024 |
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The number of PSAs disclosed in this table are at the target level of |
(2) | For the PSAs vested on April 1, 2024, the actual number of common shares that were issued was determined by multiplying the PSAs at the target level of |
The unvested balance of RSUs and PSAs as of September 30, 2024 includes approximately
Based on the estimated level of achievement of the performance targets associated with the PSAs as of September 30, 2024, unrecognized compensation expense related to the unvested portion of the Company’s RSUs and PSAs was $
Stock Awards
For the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, stock awards of
7. |
Commitments and Contingencies |
Portland Harbor Superfund Site
In 2000, a section of the lower Willamette River known as the Portland Harbor Superfund Site was included on the National Priorities List at the request of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”). While the Company’s Portland, Oregon manufacturing facility does not border the Willamette River, an outfall from the facility’s stormwater system drains into a neighboring property’s privately owned stormwater system and slip. Also in 2000, the Company was notified by the EPA and the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (“ODEQ”) of potential liability under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (“CERCLA”). A remedial investigation and feasibility study of the Portland Harbor Superfund Site was directed by a group of
The ODEQ is separately providing oversight of voluntary investigations and source control activities by the Company involving the Company’s site, which are focused on controlling any current “uplands” releases of contaminants into the Willamette River. No liabilities have been established in connection with these investigations because the extent of contamination and the Company’s responsibility for the contamination have not yet been determined.
Concurrent with the activities of the EPA and the ODEQ, the Portland Harbor Natural Resources Trustee Council (“Trustees”) sent some or all of the same parties, including the Company, a notice of intent to perform a Natural Resource Damage Assessment (“NRDA”) for the Portland Harbor Superfund Site to determine the nature and extent of natural resource damages under CERCLA Section 107. The Trustees for the Portland Harbor Superfund Site consist of representatives from several Northwest Indian Tribes, three federal agencies, and one state agency. The Trustees act independently of the EPA and the ODEQ. The Trustees have encouraged potentially responsible parties to voluntarily participate in the funding of their injury assessments and several of those parties have agreed to do so. In 2014, the Company agreed to participate in the injury assessment process, which included funding $
In 2017, the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation, a Trustee until they withdrew from the council in 2009, filed a complaint against the potentially responsible parties including the Company to recover costs related to their own injury assessment and compensation for natural resources damages. The case has been stayed until 2025, and the Company does not have sufficient information at this time to determine the likelihood of a loss in this matter or the amount of damages that could be allocated to the Company.
The Company has insurance policies for defense costs, as well as indemnification policies it believes will provide reimbursement for the remediation assessed. However, the Company can provide no assurance that those policies will cover all of the costs which the Company may incur.
All Sites
The Company operates its facilities under numerous governmental permits and licenses relating to air emissions, stormwater runoff, and other environmental matters. The Company’s operations are also governed by many other laws and regulations, including those relating to workplace safety and worker health, principally the Occupational Safety and Health Act and regulations thereunder which, among other requirements, establish noise and dust standards. The Company believes it is in material compliance with its permits and licenses and these laws and regulations, and the Company does not believe that future compliance with such laws and regulations will have a material adverse effect on its financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.
Other Contingencies and Legal Proceedings
From time to time, the Company is party to a variety of legal actions, including claims, suits, complaints, and investigations arising out of the ordinary course of its business. The Company maintains insurance coverage against potential claims in amounts that are believed to be adequate. To the extent that insurance does not cover legal, defense, and indemnification costs associated with a loss contingency, the Company records accruals when such losses are considered probable and reasonably estimable. The Company believes that it is not presently a party to legal actions, the outcomes of which would have a material adverse effect on its business, financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.
Commitments
As of September 30, 2024, the Company’s commitments include approximately $
Guarantees
The Company has entered into certain letters of credit that total $
8. | Revenue |
The Company manufactures water infrastructure steel pipe products, which are generally made to custom specifications for installation contractors serving projects funded by public water agencies, as well as precast and reinforced concrete products. Generally, each of the Company’s contracts with its customers contains a single performance obligation, as the promise to transfer products is not separately identifiable from other promises in the contract and, therefore, is not distinct. The Company generally does not recognize revenue on a contract until the contract has approval and commitment from both parties, the contract rights and payment terms can be identified, the contract has commercial substance, and its collectability is probable.
SPP revenue for water infrastructure steel pipe products is recognized over time as the manufacturing process progresses because of the Company’s right to payment for work performed to date plus a reasonable profit on cancellations for unique products that have no alternative use to the Company. Revenue is measured by the costs incurred to date relative to the estimated total direct costs to fulfill each contract (cost-to-cost method). Contract costs include all material, labor, and other direct costs incurred in satisfying the performance obligations. The cost of steel material is recognized as a contract cost when the steel is introduced into the manufacturing process. Changes in job performance, job conditions, and estimated profitability, including those arising from contract change orders, contract penalty provisions, foreign currency exchange rate movements, changes in raw materials costs, and final contract settlements may result in revisions to estimates of revenue, costs, and income, and are recognized in the period in which the revisions are determined. Provisions for losses on uncompleted contracts, included in Accrued liabilities, are estimated by comparing total estimated contract revenue to the total estimated contract costs and a loss is recognized during the period in which it becomes probable and can be reasonably estimated.
Net revisions in contract estimates resulted in an increase (decrease) in SPP net sales of $
Precast revenue for water infrastructure concrete pipe and precast concrete products is recognized at the time control is transferred to customers which is generally at the time of shipment, in an amount that reflects the consideration the Company expects to be entitled to in exchange for the products. All variable consideration that may affect the total transaction price, including contractual discounts, returns, and credits, is included in net sales. Estimates for variable consideration are based on historical experience, anticipated performance, and management’s judgment. The Company’s contracts do not contain significant financing.
Disaggregation of Revenue
The following table disaggregates revenue by recognition over time or at a point in time, as the Company believes it best depicts how the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of its revenue and cash flows are affected by economic factors (in thousands):
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Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities
Contract assets primarily represent revenue earned over time but not yet billable based on the terms of the contracts. These amounts will be billed based on the terms of the contracts, which can include certain milestones, partial shipments, or completion of the contracts. Payment terms of amounts billed vary based on the customer, but are typically due within 30 days of invoicing. Contract liabilities represent advance billings on contracts, typically for steel.
The difference between the opening and closing balances of the Company’s contract assets and contract liabilities primarily results from the timing difference between the Company’s performance and billings.
The following is a summary of the changes in contract assets (in thousands):
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The following is a summary of the changes in contract liabilities (in thousands):
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Backlog
Backlog represents the balance of remaining performance obligations under signed contracts for SPP water infrastructure steel pipe products for which revenue is recognized over time. As of September 30, 2024, backlog was $
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Income Taxes |
The Company files income tax returns in the United States Federal jurisdiction, in a limited number of foreign jurisdictions, and in many state jurisdictions. With few exceptions, the Company is no longer subject to United States Federal, state, or foreign income tax examinations for years before 2020.
The Company recorded income tax expense at an estimated effective income tax rate of
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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss |
The following tables summarize changes in the components of Accumulated other comprehensive loss (in thousands). All amounts are net of income tax:
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