Vectrus Announces Third Quarter 2017 Results

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Nov. 7, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Vectrus, Inc. (NYSE: VEC) announced third quarter 2017 financial results. For the third quarter, revenue was $269.6 million, operating income was $10.1 million, and diluted earnings per share were $0.51. As of September 29, 2017, year-to-date net cash provided by operating activities was $22.4 million.

"We reported solid third quarter results, which were driven by progression on our strategic imperatives and strong program execution. Additionally, I'm pleased to announce that during the quarter, Vectrus was awarded a significant long-term subcontract in support of the Air Force Range Support Services II program," said Chuck Prow, president and chief executive officer of Vectrus. "The new contract, worth approximately $400 million, extends through the first quarter of 2034 and is expected to increase our U.S. based facilities and logistics work with the Air Force. This was a notable win for our team and is the largest new business contract awarded to Vectrus this year. We are proud to be a part of the RSS II team and look forward to delivering exceptional results on this long-term program."

"We remain focused on future growth and our efforts so far in 2017 have resulted in over $1.3 billion of contract bookings," explained Prow. "Our contract awards have driven our total backlog to $3.1 billion, which now represents almost three times our updated 2017 revenue guidance mid-point."

Third Quarter 2017 Results

• Revenue $269.6 million
• Operating income $10.1 million
• Operating margin 3.7%
• Diluted earnings per share $0.51

Third quarter 2017 revenue of $269.6 million decreased $14.2 million, or 5.0 percent, compared to the third quarter of 2016. The decrease in revenue was attributable to lower activity from our Middle East programs of $14.1 million and our U.S programs of $2.9 million, partially offset by increases from our European programs of $2.3 million and from our Afghanistan programs of $0.5 million.

Operating income was $10.1 million or 3.7 percent operating margin in the third quarter of 2017, compared to $11.2 million or 3.9 percent operating margin in the third quarter of 2016.

Third quarter 2017 diluted earnings per share were $0.51 compared to $0.60 in the third quarter 2016.

Year-to-date September 29, 2017, net cash provided by operating activities was $22.4 million, a decrease of $11.1 million compared to the 2016 period.  Days sales outstanding was 57 days in the third quarter of 2017 compared to 55 days in the third quarter of 2016.

"We remain focused on cash generation and our team continues to evolve our processes to enhance cash collections," said Matt Klein, chief financial officer of Vectrus.

The Company ended the third quarter of 2017 with a total debt balance of $74.5 million, which was down from $85.0 million at December 31, 2016.  As of September 29, 2017, the Company had a total consolidated indebtedness to consolidated EBITDA (total leverage ratio) of 1.58 to 1.00x.

"With approximately $11 million in net debt1, our balance sheet remains in excellent shape," said Klein. "Our increased visibility and strong financial position has allowed us to negotiate commitment letters and a term sheet for a new and expanded credit facility. Our planned new credit facility, which we expect to close in the fourth quarter, will allow for even greater financial flexibility to support our business growth objectives and capital allocation strategy."

The Company ended the third quarter 2017 with total backlog of $3.1 billion and funded backlog of $0.8 billion.

2017 Guidance

"We are increasing our 2017 guidance for revenue, operating margin, net income, diluted EPS, and net cash provided by operating activities," said Klein.

2017 guidance details include:

The Company notes that forward-looking statements of future performance made in this release, including 2017 guidance, are based upon current expectations and are subject to factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those suggested here, including those factors set forth in the Safe Harbor Statement below.

Investor Call

Management representatives will conduct an investor briefing and conference call at 4:30 p.m. EST on Tuesday, November 7, 2017.   

U.S.-based participants may dial into the conference call at 855-327-6837, while international participants may dial 631-891-4304. For all other listeners, a live webcast of the briefing and conference call will be available on the Vectrus Investor Relations website at http://investors.vectrus.com.

A replay of the briefing will be posted on the Vectrus website shortly after completion of the call, and will remain available for one year. A telephonic replay will also be available through November 21, 2017, at 844-512-2921 (domestic) or 412-317-6671 (international).

About Vectrus

Vectrus is a leading, global government services company with a history in the services market that dates back more than 70 years. The company provides facility and logistics services and information technology and network communication services to U.S. government customers around the world. Vectrus is differentiated by operational excellence, superior program performance, a history of long-term customer relationships, and a strong commitment to their mission success. Vectrus is headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colo., and includes about 5,600 employees spanning 143 locations in 18 countries. In 2016, Vectrus generated sales of $1.2 billion. For more information, visit our website at www.vectrus.com or connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

Safe Harbor Statement

Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the "Act"): Certain material presented herein includes forward-looking statements intended to qualify for the safe harbor from liability established by the Act. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements in 2017 Guidance above about our revenue, operating margin, net income, EPS and net cash provided by operating activities for 2017 and other assumptions contained therein for purposes of such guidance, our new credit facility, cash and cash collections, debt payments, expense savings, contract opportunities, bids and awards, collections, business strategy, outlook, objectives, plans, intentions or goals, and any discussion of future operating or financial performance. Whenever used, words such as "may," "are considering," "will," "likely," "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "project," "intend," "plan," "believe," "target," "could," "potential," "continue," or similar terminology are forward-looking statements. These statements are based on the beliefs and assumptions of our management based on information currently available to management. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results contemplated by the forward-looking statements, our historical experience and our present expectations or projections. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: our dependence on a few large contracts for a significant portion of our revenue; competition in our industry; our ability to submit proposals for and/or win potential opportunities in our pipeline; our ability to retain and renew our existing contracts; protests of new awards; our international operations, including the economic, political and social conditions in the countries in which we conduct our businesses; changes in U.S. government military operations, including its operations in Afghanistan; changes in, or delays in the completion of, U.S. or international government budgets; government regulations and compliance therewith, including changes to the Department of Defense procurement process; changes in technology; intellectual property matters; governmental investigations, reviews, audits and cost adjustments; contingencies related to actual or alleged environmental contamination, claims and concerns; our success in expanding our geographic footprint or broadening our customer base, markets and capabilities; our ability to realize the full amounts reflected in our backlog; our maintaining our good relationship with the U.S. government; impairment of goodwill; our performance of our contracts and our ability to control costs; our level of indebtedness; our compliance with the terms of our credit agreement; subcontractor and employee performance and conduct; our teaming arrangements with other contractors; economic and capital markets conditions; any future acquisitions, investments or joint ventures; our ability to retain and recruit qualified personnel; our maintenance of safe work sites and equipment; our compliance with applicable environmental health and safety regulations; our ability to maintain required security clearances; any disputes with labor unions; costs of outcome of any legal proceedings; security breaches and other disruptions to our information technology and operations; changes in our tax provisions or exposure to additional income tax liabilities; changes in U.S. generally accepted accounting principles; accounting estimates made in connection with our contracts; our exposure to interest rate risk; our compliance with public company accounting and financial reporting requirements; timing of payments by the U.S. government; risks and uncertainties relating to the spin-off from our former parent; and other factors set forth in Part I, Item 1A, – "Risk Factors," and elsewhere in our 2016 Annual Report on Form 10-K and described from time to time in our future reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

 

 

 

 

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