Navigant Consulting, Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2006 Financial Results
- Fourth quarter revenues increased 19 percent year over year, to $179.2 million, from $150.5 million in the fourth quarter of 2005. Revenues for the full year 2006 increased 18 percent, to $681.7 million, compared to $575.5 million in 2005.
- EBITDA in the fourth quarter of 2006 increased to $36.0 million, compared to $26.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2005. Full year EBITDA increased 12 percent to $121.0 million, compared to $108.0 million in 2005.
- Net income per diluted share in the fourth quarter of 2006 was $0.30, compared to $0.22 per share in the fourth quarter of 2005. Full year 2006 net income per diluted share increased to $0.97 compared to $0.95 per share for the full year 2005.
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 15, 2007--Navigant Consulting, Inc. (NYSE:NCI), an international consulting firm providing dispute, investigative, operational, risk management and financial advisory solutions to legal counsel, government agencies and companies experiencing regulatory or structural challenges, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2006.
"We are pleased with our solid fourth quarter and full year 2006 results," stated William M. Goodyear, Chairman and CEO. "The Company's growth was supported by strong gains in both our dispute and business advisory segments. The increasingly complex business and regulatory environment continues to generate steady demand for our multi-disciplinary service offerings. In particular, our financial and insurance services practices performed strongly in the fourth quarter and we continued to benefit from our international expansion. The Company's London market presence doubled in 2006, including broadening our service offerings beyond Construction and Insurance services to include Healthcare and Disputes & Investigations services."
Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2006 Financial Results
Revenues for the fourth quarter of 2006 were $179.2 million, a 19 percent increase compared to fourth quarter 2005 revenues of $150.5 million, and up 5 percent from third quarter 2006 revenues of $171.3 million. For the full year ended December 31, 2006 revenues were $681.7 million, an 18 percent increase compared to 2005 revenues of $575.5 million.
EBITDA in the fourth quarter of 2006 was $36.0 million, an increase from $26.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2005, and up from $23.3 million in the third quarter of 2006. EBITDA for the full year 2006 was $121.0 million, up 12 percent from $108.0 million in 2005.
Net income per diluted share in the fourth quarter of 2006 was $0.30, compared to $0.22 per share in the fourth quarter of 2005, and up from $0.16 per share in the third quarter of 2006. Net income per diluted share for the full year 2006 was $0.97, an increase from $0.95 per share in 2005.
As announced on November 28, 2006, the Company reached an agreement with the City of Vernon to settle for $7.4 million all claims related to its previously disclosed dispute with the City. The Company had previously recorded a pre-tax charge of $9.3 million ($5.6 million after tax, or $0.10 per share) during the third quarter of 2006 related to this matter. The settlement resulted in a fourth quarter 2006 pre-tax benefit to earnings of $1.9 million ($1.2 million after tax, or $0.02 per share).
Business Metrics
Average billable full time equivalent (FTE) consultant headcount for the fourth quarter was 1,821, compared to 1,752 in the third quarter of 2006, and 1,713 in the fourth quarter of 2005. FTE billable consultants as of December 31, 2006 were 1,871, up from 1,781 at the end of the third quarter of 2006. Company-wide consultant utilization, based on a 2,080 hour base, in the fourth quarter of 2006 was 68 percent, up slightly from 67 percent in the fourth quarter of 2005. Calculated on a standard of 1,850 hour base, utilization for the fourth quarter of 2006 was 77 percent. Full year 2006 utilization was 70 percent (78 percent based on a 1,850 hour base), consistent with full year 2005 utilization. Annualized attrition was 21 percent during the fourth quarter of 2006, unchanged from the third quarter.
Annualized revenue per consultant in the fourth quarter of 2006 increased to $400,000, compared with $358,000 in the fourth quarter of 2005. Days sales outstanding as of December 31, 2006 improved to 78 days, compared to 84 days at the end of the 2006 third quarter and 80 days at December 31, 2005. The Company further reduced its bank borrowings from $54.6 million at the end of the third quarter 2006 to $33.6 million at the end of the fourth quarter 2006, under its $200 million unsecured, multi-bank credit facility. As announced on November 20, 2006, the Company amended its revolving credit agreement, increasing its available line of credit from $175 million to $200 million, with the option to increase it to $350 million over the life of the facility. Cash flow from operations in 2006 was $87.9 million, compared to $58.4 million for 2005.
"We are very pleased with our overall level of consultant utilization in the fourth quarter, particularly given the significant year-end seasonality impact, coupled with the integration and on-boarding of over 100 new professionals," stated Julie M. Howard, President and Chief Operating Officer. "We are also excited about several new programs we recently implemented to enhance employee development, including a tuition grant program, enhanced performance management systems, additional work/life balance offerings, and new compensation measurement and reward systems. All of these programs, and others under development, are intended to enhance the long-term career experience we offer our professionals."
Company to Grant Stock Incentive Awards
The Company has been given authority to grant up to $25 million in "Key Leader" stock incentives. The restricted stock awards will vest seven years from the grant date, with the opportunity for accelerated vesting over five years based upon the achievement of Company-wide performance metrics. The Company intends to issue the restricted stock at the time of the payment of annual performance bonuses in March 2007.
Webcast of the Company's Announcement of Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2006 Results
A webcast of management's presentation of the Company's fourth quarter and full year financial results will be available on the Company's website, www.navigantconsulting.com. To access the call, click the Investor Relations section and select "Conference Calls." This webcast will be available until 5:00 p.m., ET, April 25, 2007.
About Navigant Consulting
Navigant Consulting, Inc. (NYSE:NCI) is a specialized independent consulting firm providing dispute, financial, regulatory and operational advisory services to government agencies, legal counsel and large companies facing the challenges of uncertainty, risk, distress and significant change. The Company focuses on industries undergoing substantial regulatory or structural change and on the issues driving these transformations. "Navigant" is a service mark of Navigant International, Inc. Navigant Consulting, Inc. (NCI) is not affiliated, associated, or in any way connected with Navigant International, Inc. and NCI's use of "Navigant" is made under license from Navigant International, Inc. More information about Navigant Consulting can be found at www.navigantconsulting.com.
Except as set forth below, statements included in this press release, which are not historical in nature are forward-looking statements as defined within the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may be identified by words including "anticipates," "believes," "intends," "estimates," "expects" and similar expressions. These statements are based upon management's current expectations as of the date of this press release. The Company cautions readers that there may be events in the future that the Company is not able to accurately predict or control and the information contained in the forward-looking statements is inherently uncertain and subject to a number of risks that could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements including, without limitation: risks inherent in international operations; pace, timing and integration of acquisitions; management of professional staff, including dependence on key personnel, recruiting, attrition and the ability to successfully integrate new consultants into the Company's practices; utilization rates; dependence on the expansion of and the increase in the Company's service offerings and staff; conflicts of interest; potential loss of clients; risks inherent with litigation; significant client assignments; professional liability; potential legislative and regulatory changes; and general economic conditions. Further information on these and other potential factors that could affect the Company's financial results is included in the Company's filings with the SEC under the "Risk Factors" sections and elsewhere in those filings. The Company cannot guarantee any future results, levels of activity, performance or achievement and also undertakes no obligation to update any of its forward-looking statements after the date of this press release.
NAVIGANT CONSULTING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
For the quarter ended
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December September December
31, 2006 30, 2006 31, 2005
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Revenues before reimbursements $157,915 $150,380 $134,057
Reimbursements 21,305 20,906 16,394
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Total revenues $179,220 $171,286 $150,451
Cost of services before reimbursable
expenses 91,648 85,259 78,092
Reimbursable expenses 21,305 20,906 16,394
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Cost of services 112,953 106,165 94,486
General and administrative expenses 32,196 32,445 28,090
Depreciation 3,520 3,709 3,117
Amortization 2,663 2,401 2,712
Litigation charge (benefit) (1,934) 9,334 1,250
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Operating income 29,822 17,232 20,796
Other expense, net 874 1,246 846
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Income before income tax expense 28,948 15,986 19,950
Income tax expense 12,303 7,425 8,379
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Net income $16,645 $8,561 $11,571
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Net income per diluted share $0.30 $0.16 $0.22
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Shares used in computing net income per
diluted share 55,529 55,090 53,270
Percentage of revenues before
reimbursements:
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Cost of services before reimbursable
expenses 58% 57% 58%
Reimbursable expenses 13% 14% 12%
General and administrative expenses 20% 22% 21%
EBITDA (1) 23% 16% 20%
EBITDA (1), exclusive of Litigation
matters 22% 22% 21%
Operating income 19% 11% 16%
Net income 11% 6% 9%
EBITDA (1) reconciliation:
EBITDA (1), exclusive of Litigation
charge $34,071 $32,676 $27,875
Litigation charge (benefit) (1,934) 9,334 1,250
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EBITDA (1) 36,005 23,342 26,625
Depreciation 3,520 3,709 3,117
Amortization 2,663 2,401 2,712
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Operating income $29,822 $17,232 $20,796
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(1) EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and
amortization) is not a measure of financial performance under
generally accepted accounting principles. The Company believes EBITDA
is useful supplemental information for investors to evaluate
financial performance. This data is also used by the Company for
assessment of its operating and financial results, in addition to
operating income, net income and other GAAP measures. Management
believes EBITDA is a useful indicator of the Company's financial and
operating performance and its ability to generate cash flows from
operations that are available for taxes and capital expenditures.
Investors should recognize that EBITDA might not be comparable to
similarly-titled measures of other companies. This measure should be
considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for or superior
to, any measure of performance prepared in accordance with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States.
NAVIGANT CONSULTING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
For the year ended
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December December
31, 2006 31, 2005
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Revenues before reimbursements $605,105 $508,874
Reimbursements 76,640 66,618
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Total revenues $681,745 $575,492
Cost of services before reimbursable expenses 349,103 299,180
Reimbursable expenses 76,640 66,618
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Cost of services 425,743 365,798
General and administrative expenses 127,579 100,452
Depreciation 13,400 10,213
Amortization 9,959 8,538
Litigation charge 7,400 1,250
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Operating income 97,664 89,241
Other expense, net 4,304 3,283
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Income before income tax expense 93,360 85,958
Income tax expense 40,386 36,102
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Net income 52,974 49,856
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Net income per diluted share $0.97 $0.95
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Shares used in computing net income per diluted
share 54,703 52,390
Percentage of revenues before reimbursements:
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Cost of services before reimbursable expenses 58% 59%
Reimbursable expenses 13% 13%
General and administrative expenses 21% 20%
EBITDA (1) 20% 21%
EBITDA (1), exclusive of Litigation matters 21% 21%
Operating income 16% 18%
Net income 9% 10%
EBITDA (1) reconciliation:
EBITDA (1), exclusive of Litigation charge $128,423 $109,242
Litigation charge 7,400 1,250
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EBITDA (1) 121,023 107,992
Depreciation 13,400 10,213
Amortization 9,959 8,538
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Operating income $97,664 $89,241
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(1) EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and
amortization) is not a measure of financial performance under
generally accepted accounting principles. The Company believes EBITDA
is useful supplemental information for investors to evaluate
financial performance. This data is also used by the Company for
assessment of its operating and financial results, in addition to
operating income, net income and other GAAP measures. Management
believes EBITDA is a useful indicator of the Company's financial and
operating performance and its ability to generate cash flows from
operations that are available for taxes and capital expenditures.
Investors should recognize that EBITDA might not be comparable to
similarly-titled measures of other companies. This measure should be
considered in addition to, and not as a substitute for or superior
to, any measure of performance prepared in accordance with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States.
NAVIGANT CONSULTING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS AND SELECTED DATA
(In thousands, except DSO data)
(Unaudited)
December 31, September 30, June 30, December 31,
Assets 2006(1) 2006(1) 2006(1) 2005
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Cash and cash
equivalents $11,745 $14,254 $12,263 $14,871
Trade accounts
receivable, net 168,062 174,052 164,789 145,616
Prepaid and other
assets 20,438 23,593 20,180 19,420
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Total current
assets 200,245 211,899 197,232 179,907
Property and
equipment, net 51,164 50,072 49,565 42,320
Goodwill and
intangible assets,
net 398,121 379,970 378,936 318,755
Other non-current
assets, net 2,828 2,982 2,600 1,881
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Total assets $652,358 $644,923 $628,333 $542,863
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Liabilities and
Stockholders'
Equity
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Bank borrowings $33,567 $54,617 $75,661 $40,800
Current liabilities 96,176 98,170 78,964 97,467
Other liabilities 36,039 30,302 29,849 20,148
Stockholders' equity 486,576 461,834 443,859 384,448
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Total liabilities
and stockholders'
equity $652,358 $644,923 $628,333 $542,863
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Selected Data
Days sales
outstanding, net
(DSO)(2) 78 days 84 days 83 days 80 days
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1) The consolidated balance sheets for 2006 reflect the impact of the
adoption by the Company, as of January 1, 2006, of SEC Staff
Accounting Bulletin No. 108 ("SAB 108"), "Considering the Effects of
Prior Year Misstatements when Quantifying Misstatements in Current
Year Financial Statements." In conjunction with the adoption of SAB
108, the Company recorded a cumulative effect adjustment as of
January 1, 2006, comprised of immaterial amounts, individually and in
the aggregate, for the years 2002 through 2005, which reduced
Goodwill and Intangible Assets by $4.4 million, increased Other
Liabilities by $1.4 million and reduced Stockholders' Equity by $5.8
million.
2) Includes deferred revenue.
CONTACT: Navigant Consulting, Inc.
Ben W. Perks, 312-573-5630
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Andrew J. Bosman, 312-573-5631
Executive Director of Marketing and Communications
SOURCE: Navigant Consulting, Inc.