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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2007
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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: 0-25428
MEADOW VALLEY CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Nevada
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
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88-0328443
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
4602 E. Thomas Road
Phoenix, Arizona 85018
(602) 437-5400
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. Yes þ No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer,
or a non-accelerated filer (as defined in Rule
12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Large accelerated filer o; Accelerated filer o; Non-accelerated filer þ
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the
Exchange Act). Yes o No þ
Number of shares outstanding of each of the registrants classes of common stock as of August 3, 2007:
Common Stock, $.001 par value
5,129,760 shares
MEADOW VALLEY CORPORATION
INDEX
REPORT ON FORM 10-Q
FOR THE QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 2007
PART 1 FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
MEADOW VALLEY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
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June 30, |
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December 31, |
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2007 |
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2006 |
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(Unaudited) |
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Assets: |
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Current assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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$ |
27,670,133 |
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$ |
29,354,582 |
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Restricted cash |
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605,243 |
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Accounts receivable, net |
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33,651,974 |
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25,990,763 |
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Prepaid expenses and other |
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1,668,567 |
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2,820,768 |
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Inventory, net |
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1,251,055 |
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1,366,534 |
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Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted
contracts |
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462,015 |
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1,254,860 |
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Note receivable |
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108,640 |
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106,499 |
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Deferred tax asset |
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580,474 |
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561,199 |
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Total current assets |
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65,392,858 |
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62,060,448 |
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Property and equipment, net |
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36,493,390 |
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35,553,000 |
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Refundable deposits |
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884,141 |
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1,492,967 |
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Note receivable, less current portion |
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480,500 |
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535,360 |
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Claims receivable |
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2,463,880 |
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2,463,880 |
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Total assets |
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$ |
105,714,769 |
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$ |
102,105,655 |
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Liabilities and Stockholders Equity: |
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Current liabilities: |
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Accounts payable |
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$ |
18,985,232 |
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$ |
13,298,114 |
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Accrued liabilities |
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5,365,318 |
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7,569,928 |
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Notes payable |
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4,638,325 |
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4,837,628 |
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Obligations under capital leases |
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148,428 |
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332,898 |
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Income tax payable |
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93,414 |
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399,536 |
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Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted
contracts |
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13,791,995 |
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8,366,754 |
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Total current liabilities |
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43,022,712 |
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34,804,858 |
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Notes payable, less current portion |
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13,730,386 |
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13,894,382 |
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Obligations under capital leases, less current portion |
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7,765 |
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102,100 |
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Deferred tax liability |
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2,974,857 |
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2,974,857 |
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Total liabilities |
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59,735,720 |
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51,776,197 |
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Commitments and contingencies |
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Minority interest in consolidated subsidiary |
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14,424,956 |
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18,988,244 |
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Stockholders equity: |
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Preferred
stock - $.001 par value; 1,000,000 shares authorized, none
issued and outstanding |
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Common stock
- $.001 par value; 15,000,000 shares authorized,
5,129,760 and 5,098,679 issued and outstanding |
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5,130 |
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5,099 |
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Additional paid-in capital |
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20,023,938 |
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21,197,456 |
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Capital adjustments |
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(799,147 |
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(799,147 |
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Retained earnings |
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12,324,172 |
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10,937,806 |
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Total stockholders equity |
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31,554,093 |
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31,341,214 |
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Total liabilities and stockholders equity |
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$ |
105,714,769 |
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$ |
102,105,655 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
2
MEADOW VALLEY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
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Six months ended |
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Three months ended |
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June 30, |
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June 30, |
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2007 |
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2006 |
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2007 |
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2006 |
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Revenue: |
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Construction services |
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$ |
59,061,711 |
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$ |
49,907,031 |
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$ |
36,338,017 |
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$ |
25,288,003 |
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Construction materials |
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41,814,357 |
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44,090,244 |
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22,103,800 |
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22,959,604 |
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Construction materials testing |
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423,608 |
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69,262 |
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209,185 |
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69,262 |
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Total revenue |
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101,299,676 |
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94,066,537 |
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58,651,002 |
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48,316,869 |
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Cost of revenue: |
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Construction services |
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54,665,443 |
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45,909,736 |
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33,852,768 |
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23,365,663 |
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Construction materials |
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37,355,924 |
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38,576,711 |
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19,746,381 |
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20,119,029 |
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Construction materials testing |
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527,039 |
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65,250 |
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253,552 |
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65,250 |
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Total cost of revenue |
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92,548,406 |
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84,551,697 |
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53,852,701 |
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43,549,942 |
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Gross profit |
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8,751,270 |
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9,514,840 |
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4,798,301 |
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4,766,927 |
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General and administrative expenses |
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6,222,499 |
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5,472,111 |
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3,205,523 |
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2,713,169 |
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Income from operations |
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2,528,771 |
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4,042,729 |
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1,592,778 |
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2,053,758 |
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Other income (expense): |
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Interest income |
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768,163 |
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358,466 |
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398,880 |
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169,210 |
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Interest expense |
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(146,265 |
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(153,733 |
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(68,001 |
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(78,608 |
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Other income |
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165,850 |
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45,403 |
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64,145 |
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24,665 |
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787,748 |
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250,136 |
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395,024 |
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115,267 |
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Income before income taxes and minority
interest in consolidated subsidiary |
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3,316,519 |
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4,292,865 |
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1,987,802 |
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2,169,025 |
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Income tax expense |
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(1,229,677 |
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(1,591,138 |
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(757,884 |
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(806,812 |
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Income before minority interest
in consolidated subsidiary |
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2,086,842 |
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2,701,727 |
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1,229,918 |
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1,362,213 |
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Minority interest in consolidated subsidiary |
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700,476 |
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964,042 |
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373,445 |
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488,486 |
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Net income |
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$ |
1,386,366 |
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$ |
1,737,685 |
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$ |
856,473 |
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$ |
873,727 |
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Basic net income per common share |
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$ |
0.27 |
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$ |
0.42 |
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$ |
0.17 |
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$ |
0.21 |
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Diluted net income per common share |
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$ |
0.26 |
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$ |
0.39 |
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$ |
0.16 |
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$ |
0.19 |
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Basic weighted average common
shares outstanding |
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5,124,545 |
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4,158,088 |
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5,128,793 |
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4,161,732 |
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Diluted weighted average common
shares outstanding |
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5,305,079 |
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4,478,871 |
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5,314,305 |
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4,481,183 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
3
MEADOW VALLEY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY
For the six months ended June 30, 2007
(Unaudited)
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Common Stock |
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Number of |
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Additional |
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Shares |
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Paid-in |
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Capital |
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Retained |
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Outstanding |
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Amount |
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Capital |
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Adjustment |
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Earnings |
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Balance at January 1, 2007 |
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5,098,679 |
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$ |
5,099 |
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$ |
21,197,456 |
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$ |
(799,147 |
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$ |
10,937,806 |
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Common stock issued on exercise
of options |
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31,081 |
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31 |
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62,462 |
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Stock-based compensation expense |
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208,404 |
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Excess tax benefits from share-based
payment arrangements |
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82,689 |
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Excess payments from purchase of
minority interest common stock |
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(1,527,073 |
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Net income for the six months
ended June 30, 2007 |
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1,386,366 |
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Balance at June 30, 2007 |
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5,129,760 |
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$ |
5,130 |
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$ |
20,023,938 |
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$ |
(799,147 |
) |
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$ |
12,324,172 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
4
MEADOW VALLEY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited)
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Six months ended |
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June 30, |
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2007 |
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2006 |
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Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents: |
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Cash flows from operating activities: |
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Cash received from customers |
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$ |
99,814,922 |
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$ |
93,700,658 |
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Cash paid to suppliers and employees |
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(89,610,237 |
) |
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(89,570,936 |
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Income taxes paid |
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(1,555,074 |
) |
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(1,109,368 |
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Interest received |
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768,163 |
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358,466 |
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Interest paid |
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(146,265 |
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(153,733 |
) |
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Net cash provided by operating activities |
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9,271,509 |
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3,225,087 |
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Cash flows from investing activities: |
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Decrease (increase) in restricted cash |
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605,243 |
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(2,031,889 |
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Proceeds from sale of property and equipment |
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238,236 |
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220,159 |
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Purchase of property and equipment |
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(2,323,612 |
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(7,135,300 |
) |
Proceeds from note receivable |
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52,719 |
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Purchase of minority interest common stock |
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(6,790,838 |
) |
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Net cash used in investing activities |
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(8,218,252 |
) |
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(8,947,030 |
) |
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Cash flows from financing activities: |
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Proceeds from issuance of common stock |
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62,493 |
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55,080 |
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Proceeds from notes payable |
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2,699,929 |
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3,083,540 |
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Repayment of notes payable |
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(5,304,012 |
) |
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(2,895,876 |
) |
Repayment of capital lease obligations |
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(278,805 |
) |
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(269,200 |
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Excess tax
benefits from share-based payment arrangements |
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82,689 |
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45,565 |
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Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities |
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(2,737,706 |
) |
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19,109 |
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Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents |
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(1,684,449 |
) |
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(5,702,834 |
) |
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Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period |
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29,354,582 |
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23,565,317 |
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period |
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$ |
27,670,133 |
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|
$ |
17,862,483 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
5
MEADOW VALLEY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Continued)
(Unaudited)
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Six months ended |
|
|
|
June 30, |
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents (Continued): |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Reconciliation of net income to net cash provided by
operating activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income |
|
$ |
1,386,366 |
|
|
$ |
1,737,685 |
|
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided by operating activities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation and amortization |
|
|
3,421,035 |
|
|
|
2,842,041 |
|
Gain on sale of property and equipment |
|
|
(61,681 |
) |
|
|
(23,296 |
) |
Stock-based compensation expense |
|
|
208,404 |
|
|
|
141,047 |
|
Deferred taxes, net |
|
|
(19,275 |
) |
|
|
(17,705 |
) |
Allowance for doubtful accounts |
|
|
145,798 |
|
|
|
38,838 |
|
Inventory allowance |
|
|
(64 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Minority interest in consolidated subsidiary |
|
|
700,476 |
|
|
|
964,042 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts receivable |
|
|
(7,807,009 |
) |
|
|
(5,062,190 |
) |
Income tax receivable |
|
|
|
|
|
|
20,030 |
|
Prepaid expenses and other |
|
|
1,178,618 |
|
|
|
839,780 |
|
Inventory |
|
|
115,543 |
|
|
|
(555,723 |
) |
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on
uncompleted contracts |
|
|
792,845 |
|
|
|
(751,948 |
) |
Refundable deposits |
|
|
608,826 |
|
|
|
270,793 |
|
Claims receivable |
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,791,404 |
|
Other receivable |
|
|
|
|
|
|
115,000 |
|
Accounts payable |
|
|
5,687,118 |
|
|
|
(1,507,188 |
) |
Accrued liabilities |
|
|
(2,204,610 |
) |
|
|
(1,731,717 |
) |
Income tax payable |
|
|
(306,122 |
) |
|
|
479,446 |
|
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on
uncompleted contracts |
|
|
5,425,241 |
|
|
|
3,634,748 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net cash provided by operating activities |
|
$ |
9,271,509 |
|
|
$ |
3,225,087 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.
6
MEADOW VALLEY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Use of Estimates:
Presentation of Interim Information:
The condensed consolidated financial statements included herein have been prepared by Meadow
Valley Corporation (we, us, our or the Company) without audit, pursuant to the rules and
regulations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and should be read in
conjunction with our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006, as filed with
the SEC under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Certain information and footnote
disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting
principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been condensed or omitted, as
permitted by the SEC, although we believe the disclosures are adequate to make the information
presented not misleading. Further, the condensed consolidated financial statements reflect, in the
opinion of management, all normal recurring adjustments necessary to present fairly our financial
position at June 30, 2007 and the results of our operations and cash flows for the periods
presented. The December 31, 2006 condensed consolidated balance sheet data was derived from
audited condensed consolidated financial statements, but does not include all disclosures required
by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Seasonal Variations:
Interim results are subject to significant seasonal variations and the results of operations
for the six months ended June 30, 2007 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected
for the full year.
Nature of Corporation:
Meadow Valley Corporation was organized under the laws of the State of Nevada on September 15,
1994. The principal business purpose of the Company is to operate as the holding company of Meadow
Valley Contractors, Inc. (MVCI) (Construction services segment), Ready Mix, Inc. (RMI)
(Construction materials segment) and Apex Testing Corp. (Apex) (Construction materials testing
segment). MVCI is a general contractor, primarily engaged in the construction of structural
concrete highway bridges and overpasses, and the paving of highways and airport runways for various
governmental authorities, municipalities and developers in southern Nevada and Arizona. RMI
manufactures and distributes ready mix concrete in the Las Vegas, Nevada and Phoenix, Arizona
metropolitan areas. In 2005, the Company sold, in a public offering, approximately 47% of its
ownership interest in RMI. In June and July of 2007, the Company purchased 566,212 shares of RMI
common stock from its minority interest shareholders. As of June 30, 2007, the Company held
approximately 66% of RMIs outstanding common stock. Apex is a construction materials testing
provider in the Las Vegas, Nevada area. In May 2006, Apex was formed and subsequently, assets were
purchased for approximately $134,000 from an existing materials testing company in Las Vegas,
Nevada.
Liquidity:
The Company had income from operations for the six months ended June 30, 2007 of $2,528,771
and provided cash from operating activities of $9,271,509. For the six months ended June 30, 2006,
the Company had income from operations of $4,042,729 and cash provided from operating activities of
$3,225,087.
Revenue and Cost Recognition:
Revenues and costs from fixed-price and modified fixed-price construction contracts are
recognized for each contract on the percentage-of-completion method, measured by the percentage of
costs incurred to date to the estimated total direct costs. Direct costs include, among other
things, direct labor, field labor, equipment rent, subcontracting, direct materials and direct
overhead. General and administrative expenses are accounted for as period costs and are,
therefore, not included in the calculation of the estimates to complete construction contracts in
progress. Project losses are provided for in their entirety in the period in which such losses are
determined, without reference to the percentage-of-completion. As contracts can extend over one or
more accounting periods, revisions in costs and earnings estimated during the course of the work
are reflected during the accounting period in which the facts that required such revision become
known.
We recognize revenue in our construction materials segment and construction materials testing
segment on the sale of our concrete and aggregate products and testing services at the time of
delivery of products and services.
7
MEADOW VALLEY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Use of Estimates (Continued):
Claims Receivable:
Claims for additional contract revenue are recognized only to the extent that contract costs
relating to the claim have been incurred and evidence provides a legal basis for the claim. As of
June 30, 2007, the total amount of contract claims filed by the Company with various public
entities was $19,084,311. Of this amount, the Companys portion was $15,088,871 and the balance of
$3,995,440 pertains to other contractors claims.
Total claim amounts reported by the Company in its filings are approximate and are subject to
revision as final documentation, resolution of issues, settlements progress and/or payments are
received. Relative to the aforementioned claims, the Company has recorded $2,463,880 in cumulative
claims receivable as of June 30, 2007 to offset a portion of costs incurred-to-date on the claims.
The Company has not accrued a liability related to the contractors claims as no liability
would be deemed payable if their portion of the claims did not receive a favorable outcome.
Correspondingly, no receivable has been recorded for overhead and profit included in their portion
of the claims on the Companys behalf.
Although the Company believes that the claims receivable amounts represent a reasonably
conservative estimate, any claims proceeds ultimately paid to the Company less than the aggregate
amount recorded on the balance sheet of $2,463,880 will decrease earnings. Conversely, a payment
for those same items in excess of $2,463,880 will result in increased earnings.
A common and customary practice in construction contracts is the owners withholding of a
portion of the contract in the form of retention. Retention practices vary from contract to
contract, but in general, retention (usually somewhere between 5% to 10% of the contract) is
withheld from each progress payment by the owner and then paid upon satisfactory completion of the
contract. Contract proceeds comprising retention are included in the Companys balance sheet in
accounts receivable. The portion of accounts receivable pertaining to retention withheld on the
contracts for which claims have been filed amounts to $879,763 as of June 30, 2007. The degree to
which the Company is successful in prosecuting its claims may also impact the amount of retention
paid by the owner.
The Company believes that all retention amounts currently being held by the owners on the
contracts with outstanding claims will be paid in full in accordance with the contract terms.
Therefore, no allowance has been made to reduce the receivables due from the retention on the
disputed contracts.
Earnings per Share:
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 128, Earnings per Share, (SFAS 128)
provides for the calculation of Basic and Diluted earnings per share. Basic earnings per share
includes no dilution and is computed by dividing income available to common shareholders by the
weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share
reflect the potential dilution of securities that could share in the earnings of an entity.
Stock-Based Compensation:
Both the Company and RMI have stock-based compensation plans. Effective January 1, 2006, the
Company and RMI adopted the fair value recognition provisions of Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards No. 123 (revised 2004), Share-Based Payment (SFAS 123R), using the modified
prospective transition method and therefore, neither company has restated results for prior
periods. Under this transition method, stock-based compensation expense for the first quarter of
fiscal 2006 includes compensation expense for all stock-based compensation awards granted prior to,
but not yet vested as of January 1, 2006, based on the grant date fair value estimated in
accordance with the original provision of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 123,
Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation (SFAS 123). Stock-based compensation expense for all
stock-based compensation awards granted after January 1, 2006 is based on the grant-date fair value
estimated in accordance with the provisions of SFAS 123R. The Company and RMI recognize these
compensation costs on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period of the award, which
is the option vesting term of three years.
8
MEADOW VALLEY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and Use of Estimates (Continued):
Stock-Based Compensation (Continued):
The Company and RMI estimate fair value using the Black-Scholes valuation model. Assumptions
used to estimate compensation expense are determined as follows:
|
|
|
Expected term is determined using a weighted average of the contractual term and vesting
period of the award; |
|
|
|
|
Expected volatility is measured using the average of historical daily changes in the
market price of the Companys common stock over the expected term of the award; |
|
|
|
|
Risk-free interest rate is equivalent to the implied yield on zero-coupon U.S. Treasury
bonds with a remaining maturity equal to the expected term of the awards; and, |
|
|
|
|
Forfeitures are based on the history of cancellations of awards granted by both
companies and managements analysis of potential forfeitures. |
Recent Accounting Pronouncements:
In February 2007, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued SFAS No. 159, The
Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities (SFAS 159), which is effective
for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. This Statement permits entities to choose to
measure many financial instruments and certain other items at fair value. The objective is to
improve financial reporting by providing entities with the opportunity to mitigate volatility in
reported earnings caused by measuring related assets and liabilities differently without having to
apply complex hedge accounting provisions. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of SFAS
159 on its financial statements, but does not expect this new accounting pronouncement to have a
material impact.
In June 2007, the FASB ratified EITF 06-11 Accounting for the Income Tax Benefits of
Dividends on Share-Based Payment Awards (EITF 06-11). EITF 06-11 provides that tax benefits
associated with dividends on share-based payment awards be recorded as a component of additional
paid-in capital. EITF 06-11 is effective, on a prospective basis, for fiscal years beginning after
December 15, 2007. The Company is currently assessing the impact of EITF 06-11 on its financial
position and results of operations.
2. Stock-Based Compensation:
The Company and RMI both have individual stock-based compensation plans. Meadow Valley
Corporations accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements and these related notes to
financial statements have been presented on a consolidated basis and therefore include RMIs
stock-based compensation information. The information below is presented to show disclosures
related to both the Companys and RMIs individual stock-based compensation plans. Under the
sub-heading Meadow Valley Corporation of this footnote, information is included only with respect
to the Companys plan, with the exception of information presented that is directly related to the
consolidation of the accompanying financial statements and this information is indicated as
consolidated. Under the sub-heading Ready Mix, Inc. of this footnote, information is only for
RMIs plan.
Meadow Valley Corporation:
On January 1, 2006, the Company adopted the fair value recognition provisions SFAS 123R. The
Company recognizes expected tax benefits related to employee stock-based compensation as awards are
granted and the incremental tax benefit or liability when related awards are deductible.
As of June 30, 2007, the Company has the following stock-based compensation plans:
Equity Incentive Plan
In 2004, the Company adopted the 2004 Equity Incentive Plan (2004 Plan). The 2004 Plan
permits the granting of any or all of the following types of awards: (1) incentive and nonqualified
stock options, (2) stock appreciation rights, (3) stock awards, restricted stock and stock units,
and (4) other stock or cash-based awards. In connection with any award or any deferred award,
payments may also be made representing dividends or their equivalent.
9
MEADOW VALLEY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
2. Stock-Based Compensation (Continued):
The 2004 Plan authorizes the issuance of up to 1,200,000 shares of Common Stock, all of which
were previously reserved for issuance under the Companys prior plan. Shares of Common Stock
covered by an award granted under the 2004 Plan will not be counted as used unless and until they
are actually issued and delivered to a participant. As of June 30, 2007, 170,149 shares were
available for future grant under the 2004 Plan. The stock options have terms from five to ten
years and may be exercised after issuance as follows: 33.3% after one year of continuous service,
66.6% after two years of continuous service and 100% after three years of continuous service. The
exercise price of each option is equal to the market price of the Companys common stock on the
date of the grant.
The Company uses the Black-Scholes option pricing model to estimate fair value of stock-based
awards with the following assumptions for prior awards of options:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Awards Prior to |
|
|
January 1, 2007 |
Dividend yield |
|
|
0 |
% |
Expected volatility |
|
|
23.94% - 82.23 |
% |
Weighted-average expected volatility |
|
|
50.04 |
% |
Risk-free interest rate |
|
|
5.00 |
% |
Expected life of options (in years) |
|
|
3 |
|
Weighted-average grant-date fair value |
|
$ |
1.34 |
|
No awards were granted during the six months ended June 30, 2007.
The following table summarizes the Companys stock option activity during the first half of
fiscal 2007:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted Average |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted Average |
|
|
Remaining |
|
|
Aggregate |
|
|
Aggregate |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercise Price |
|
|
Contractural |
|
|
Fair |
|
|
Intrinsic |
|
|
|
Shares |
|
|
per Share |
|
|
Term (1) |
|
|
Value |
|
|
Value (2) |
|
Outstanding January 1, 2007 |
|
|
434,542 |
|
|
|
4.86 |
|
|
|
3.98 |
|
|
$ |
818,371 |
|
|
$ |
2,298,228 |
|
Granted |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercised |
|
|
(31,081 |
) |
|
|
2.01 |
|
|
|
5.52 |
|
|
|
(27,656 |
) |
|
|
289,770 |
|
Forfeited or expired |
|
|
(80,000 |
) |
|
|
5.31 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(80,800 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding June 30, 2007 |
|
|
323,461 |
|
|
|
5.02 |
|
|
|
4.27 |
|
|
$ |
709,915 |
|
|
$ |
2,926,016 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercisable June 30, 2007 |
|
|
228,461 |
|
|
|
2.94 |
|
|
|
4.25 |
|
|
$ |
249,265 |
|
|
$ |
2,542,516 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) |
|
Remaining contractual term is presented in years. |
|
(2) |
|
The aggregate intrinsic value is calculated as the difference between the
exercise price of the underlying awards and the closing price of the Companys
common stock as of June 30, 2007, for those awards that have an exercise price
currently below the closing price as of June 30, 2007. Awards with an exercise price
above the closing price as of June 30, 2007 are considered to have no intrinsic value. |
A summary of the status of the Companys nonvested shares as of June 30, 2007 and changes
during the six months ended June 30, 2007 is presented below:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted Average |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Grant-Date |
|
|
Shares |
|
Fair Value |
Nonvested stock options at January 1, 2007 |
|
|
95,000 |
|
|
$ |
4.85 |
|
Granted |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Vested |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forfeited |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nonvested stock options at June 30, 2007 |
|
|
95,000 |
|
|
$ |
4.85 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
10
MEADOW VALLEY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
2. Stock-Based Compensation (Continued):
During the six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, the Company recognized consolidated
compensation expense of $208,404 and $141,047, of which $135,441 and $80,714, respectively, was
related to RMIs stock-based compensation plan, and the Company recognized a tax benefit of $10,907
and $5,099, respectively, related thereto. As of June 30, 2007, there was $371,855 of total
unrecognized compensation cost, net of $7,526 attributable to estimated forfeitures, related to
nonvested stock options granted under the Plan. That cost is expected to be recognized over the
weighted average period of 2.31 years. During the six months ended June 30, 2007, 80,000
exercisable awards expired unexercised with a grant date fair value per share of $1.01 and an
aggregate grant date fair value of $80,800.
During the six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, 31,081 and 25,941 common stock options
were exercised with aggregate intrinsic values of $289,770 and $265,811, respectively. Also during
the six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, the Company received proceeds of $62,493 and $55,080,
respectively, as a result of the exercise of common stock options.
Ready Mix, Inc.:
On January 1, 2006, RMI adopted the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS 123R. RMI
recognizes expected tax benefits related to employee stock based compensation as awards are granted
and the incremental tax benefit or liability when related awards are deductible.
As of June 30, 2007, RMI has the following stock-based compensation plan:
Equity Incentive Plan
In 2005, RMI adopted the 2005 Equity Incentive Plan (2005 Plan). The 2005 Plan permits the
granting of any or all of the following types of awards: (1) incentive and nonqualified stock
options, (2) stock appreciation rights, (3) stock awards, restricted stock and stock units, and (4)
other stock or cash-based awards. In connection with any award or any deferred award, payments may
also be made representing dividends or their equivalent.
RMI has reserved 675,000 shares of its common stock for issuance under the plan. Shares of
common stock covered by an award granted under the 2005 Plan will not be counted as used unless and
until they are actually issued and delivered to a participant. As of June 30, 2007, 326,875 shares
were available for future grant under the 2005 Plan. The term of the stock options are five years
and may be exercised after issuance as follows: 33.3% after one year of continuous service, 66.6%
after two years of continuous service and 100% after three years of continuous service. The
exercise price of each option is equal to the closing market price of RMIs common stock on the
date of grant.
RMI uses the Black Scholes option pricing model to estimate fair value of stock-based awards
with the following assumptions for the indicated periods:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Awards granted |
|
|
prior to |
|
|
January 1, 2007 |
Dividend yield |
|
|
0 |
% |
Expected volatility |
|
|
21.4% - 39.1 |
% |
Weighted-average volatility |
|
|
26.60 |
% |
Risk-free interest rate |
|
|
5.00 |
% |
Expected life of options (in years) |
|
|
3 |
|
Weighted-average grant-date fair value |
|
$ |
2.40 |
|
No awards were granted during the six months ended June 30, 2007.
11
MEADOW VALLEY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
2. Stock-Based Compensation (Continued):
The following table summarizes the stock option activity during the first six months of fiscal
2007:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted Average |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted Average |
|
|
Remaining |
|
|
Aggregate |
|
|
Aggregate |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercise Price |
|
|
Contractural |
|
|
Fair |
|
|
Intrinsic |
|
|
|
Shares |
|
|
per Share |
|
|
Term (1) |
|
|
Value |
|
|
Value (2) |
|
Outstanding January 1, 2007 |
|
|
350,625 |
|
|
$ |
10.90 |
|
|
|
3.65 |
|
|
$ |
839,741 |
|
|
|
|
|
Granted |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercised |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forfeited or expired |
|
|
(2,500 |
) |
|
|
11.00 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(4,875 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding June 30, 2007 |
|
|
348,125 |
|
|
$ |
10.90 |
|
|
|
3.15 |
|
|
$ |
834,866 |
|
|
$ |
643,844 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercisable June 30, 2007 |
|
|
158,667 |
|
|
$ |
11.06 |
|
|
|
2.61 |
|
|
$ |
315,408 |
|
|
$ |
267,542 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) |
|
Remaining contractual term is presented in years. |
|
(2) |
|
The aggregate intrinsic value is calculated as the difference between the
exercise price of the underlying awards and the closing price of RMIs common stock as
of June 30, 2007, for those awards that have an exercise price currently below the
closing price as of June 30, 2007. Awards with an exercise price above the closing
price as of June 30, 2007 are considered to have no intrinsic value. |
A summary of the status of RMIs nonvested shares as of June 30, 2007 and changes during
the six months ended June 30, 2007 is presented below:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted Average |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Grant-Date |
|
|
Shares |
|
Fair Value |
Nonvested stock options at January 1, 2007 |
|
|
267,084 |
|
|
$ |
2.51 |
|
Granted |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Vested |
|
|
(75,126 |
) |
|
|
1.95 |
|
Forfeited |
|
|
(2,500 |
) |
|
|
1.95 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nonvested stock options at June 30, 2007 |
|
|
189,458 |
|
|
$ |
2.74 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
During the six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, RMI recognized compensation expense of
$135,441 and $80,714, and a tax benefit of $13,091 and $5,099, respectively, related thereto. As
of June 30, 2007, there was $375,519 of total unrecognized compensation cost, net of $3,703
attributable to estimated forfeitures, related to nonvested stock options granted under the 2005
Plan. That cost is expected to be recognized over the weighted average period of 2.04 years. The
total fair value of 75,126 and 76,791 options vested during the six months ended June 30, 2007 and
2006, was $146,496 and $150,510, respectively. During the six months ended June 30, 2007, 2,500
awards were forfeited, fair value per share of $1.95, with a total fair value of $4,875.
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MEADOW VALLEY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
3. Notes Payable:
Notes payable consists of the following:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 30, |
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
Balance of notes payable outstanding from year end |
|
$ |
14,979,140 |
|
|
$ |
18,732,010 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Notes payable, interest rates ranging from 7.13% to 8.03%,
with combined monthly principal payments of $48,663 plus interest,
due dates ranging from February 29, 2012 to February 28, 2013,
collateralized by equipment |
|
|
3,167,797 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Notes payable, interest rates ranging from 7.943% to 9.5%
with combined monthly payments of $4,130, due dates
ranging from January 13, 2012 to February 15, 2012,
collateralized by vehicles |
|
|
188,845 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Note payable, non-interest bearing, with monthly payments
of $588, due February 29, 2012 (Less unamortized discount
of $5,217 - effective rate of 7.5%), collateralized
by a vehicle |
|
|
32,929 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
18,368,711 |
|
|
|
18,732,010 |
|
Less: current portion |
|
|
(4,638,325 |
) |
|
|
(4,837,628 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
13,730,386 |
|
|
$ |
13,894,382 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Following are maturities of long-term debt as of June 30, 2007 for each of the following
years:
|
|
|
|
|
2008 |
|
$ |
4,638,325 |
|
2009 |
|
|
4,625,647 |
|
2010 |
|
|
4,042,600 |
|
2011 |
|
|
2,619,574 |
|
2012 |
|
|
1,083,220 |
|
Subsequent to 2012 |
|
|
1,359,345 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
18,368,711 |
|
|
|
|
|
4. Lines of Credit:
As of June 30, 2007, the Company had a $3,000,000 line of credit loan agreement, with an
interest rate at Chase Manhattan Banks prime, plus .75%. The interest rate as of June 30, 2007
was 9.0%. The balance outstanding on the line of credit as of June 30, 2007 was $250,000. The
line of credit agreement allows for interest only payments until December 31, 2008. If the
agreement is not renewed by December 31, 2008 and a balance is outstanding, then the line of credit
converts into a term agreement requiring equal monthly principal plus interest payments through
December 31, 2011 and is collateralized by all of the Companys assets. Under the terms of the
agreement, the Company is required to maintain a certain level of tangible net worth, a ratio of
total debt to tangible net worth and earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization
(EBITDA). The Company and MVCI are also required to maintain a minimum cash flow to current portion
of long-term debt. As of June 30, 2007, the Company and MVCI were compliant with these covenants.
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MEADOW VALLEY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
4. Lines of Credit (Continued):
As of June 30, 2007, RMI had a $5,000,000 line of credit loan agreement, with an interest rate
at Chase Manhattan Banks prime, plus .25%. The interest rate as of June 30, 2007 was 8.5%. The
balance outstanding on the line of credit as of June 30, 2007 was $1,264,012. The line of credit
agreement allows for interest only payments until December 31, 2008. If the agreement is not
renewed by December 31, 2008 and a balance is outstanding, then the line of credit converts into a
term agreement requiring equal monthly principal plus interest payments through December 31, 2011
and is collateralized by all of RMIs assets. Under the terms of the agreement, the Company is
required to maintain a certain level of tangible net worth, a ratio of total debt to tangible net
worth, and earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA). The Company and
RMI are also required to maintain a minimum ratio of cash flow to current portion of long term
debt. As of June 30, 2007, the Company and RMI were compliant with these covenants.
As of June 30, 2007, the Company had a line of credit in the amount of $2,023,102, with an
interest rate at Chase Manhattan Banks prime, plus .75%. The interest rate as of June 30, 2007
was 9.0%. The balance outstanding on the line of credit as of June 30, 2007 was $540,669. The
line of credit agreement allows for interest only payments until December 31, 2007. Then the line
of credit converts into a term agreement requiring equal monthly principal plus interest payments
through December 31, 2010 and is collateralized by all of the Companys assets. Under the terms of
the agreement, the Company is required to maintain a certain level of tangible net worth, a ratio
of total debt to tangible net worth and earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and
amortization (EBITDA). The Company and MVCI are also required to maintain a minimum cash flow to
current portion of long-term debt. As of June 30, 2007, the Company and MVCI were compliant with
these covenants.
In addition to such lines of credit agreements, the Company and RMI have each established
capital expenditure commitments in the amounts of $5,000,000 and $10,000,000, respectively. The
purpose of these commitments are to fund certain acquisitions of capital equipment that the Company
and RMI may need to improve capacity or productivity. As of June 30, 2007, the Company and RMI had
approximately $2,560,000 and $1,930,000, respectively, available to draw against under such
commitments.
5. Commitments:
During the six months ended June 30, 2007, the Company extended one of its office leases with
a monthly payment of $9,740. The Company also entered into various lease agreements for office
equipment with a combined monthly payment of $1,420. Minimum future rental payments under the
non-cancelable operating leases entered into during the six months ended June 30, 2007, for each of
the following years are:
|
|
|
|
|
2008 |
|
$ |
132,618 |
|
2009 |
|
|
126,118 |
|
2010 |
|
|
96,899 |
|
2011 |
|
|
7,502 |
|
2012 |
|
|
2,681 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
365,818 |
|
|
|
|
|
The Company has agreed to indemnify its officers and directors for certain events or
occurrences arising as a result of the officer or directors serving in such capacity. The term of
the indemnification period is for the officers or directors lifetime. The maximum potential
amount of future payments the Company could be required to make under these indemnification
agreements is unlimited. However, the Company has a directors and officers liability insurance
policy that enables it to recover a portion of any future amounts paid up to $10 million. As a
result of its insurance policy coverage and no current or expected litigation, the Company believes
the estimated fair value of these indemnification agreements is minimal and has not recorded
liabilities for these agreements as of June 30, 2007.
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MEADOW VALLEY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
5. Commitments (Continued):
The Company enters into agreements with other companies in the ordinary course of business,
typically with business partners, customers, landlords, lenders and lessors, which include
indemnification provisions. Under these provisions the Company generally indemnifies and holds
harmless the indemnified party for losses suffered or incurred by the indemnified party as a result
of the Companys activities or, in some cases, as a result of the indemnified partys activities
under the agreement. The maximum potential amount of future payments the Company could be required
to make under these indemnification provisions is unlimited. The Company has not incurred material
costs to defend lawsuits or settle claims related to these indemnification agreements. As a
result, the Company believes the estimated fair value of these agreements is minimal. Accordingly,
the Company has no liabilities recorded for these agreements as of June 30, 2007.
6. Statement of Cash Flows:
Non-Cash Investing and Financing Activities:
The Company recognized investing and financing activities that affected assets and
liabilities, but did not result in cash receipts or payments. These non-cash activities are as
follows:
During the six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, the Company financed the purchase of
equipment in the amount of $2,240,786 and $3,826,179, respectively.
During the six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, the Company incurred $208,404 and
$141,047, respectively, in stock-based compensation expense associated with stock option awards
granted to employees, directors and consultants.
During the six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, the Company realized income tax benefits
of $82,689 and $45,565, respectively, as a result of disqualifying dispositions of incentive stock
options and exercises of nonqualified stock options, which is included in income taxes payable and
additional paid-in capital.
7. Litigation and Claim Matters:
The Company is a party to legal proceedings in the ordinary course of its business. With the
exception of those matters detailed below, the Company believes that the nature of these
proceedings (which generally relate to disputes between the Company and its subcontractors,
material suppliers or customers regarding payment for work performed or materials supplied) are
typical for a construction firm of its size and scope, and no other pending proceedings are deemed
to be materially detrimental and some claims may prove beneficial to its financial condition.
The following proceedings represent matters that may be material and have been referred to
legal counsel for further action:
Requests for Equitable Adjustment to Construction Contracts. The Company has made claims
as described below on the following contracts:
|
(1) |
|
Two contracts with the New Mexico State Highway and Transportation Department
The approximate total value of claims on these projects is $12.0
million of which
$8.3 million is on behalf of MVCI and the balance of $3.7 million is on behalf of the prime
contractor or subcontractors. The primary issues are changed conditions, plan errors
and omissions, contract modifications and associated delay costs. In addition, the
projects were not completed within the adjusted contract time because of events giving
rise to the claims. The prosecution of the claims will include the appropriate
extensions of contract time to offset any potential liquidated damages. The trial date
has been re-scheduled for February 2008. |
15
MEADOW VALLEY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
7. Litigation and Claim Matters (Continued):
(2) |
|
Clark County Public Works, Clark County, Nevada Previously, the Company had
several claims against Clark County related to work that was performed on a project
completed in 2000. The Company settled with Clark County on all but one of the claims
in 2006. The remaining claim, which we refer to as the Shoring Entitlement claim, was
asserted by a subcontractor on the project. A significant portion of the claim was
rejected in 2004 by a three-member arbitration panel in a partial ruling of the
original claim. Because of this ruling, the Company has not included amounts related
to this claim in any of its disclosures surrounding outstanding claims amounts. MVCI
filed with the District Court a Notice of and Motion to Vacate Arbitration Award on the
Shoring Entitlement. The motion was denied by the District Court and on February 7,
2005. MVCI filed an appeal to the Nevada Supreme Court, which was denied in July 2007. |
|
(3) |
|
Federal Highway Administration The approximate total value of claims on this
project is $7.1 million, of which $6.8 million is on behalf of MVCI and the balance of
$0.3 million is on behalf of a subcontractor. The primary issues are unforeseen
conditions, changed conditions, plan errors and omissions, contract modifications and
associated delay costs. In addition, the projects were not completed within the
adjusted contract time because of events giving rise to the claims. On September 18,
2006 MVCI submitted a formal claim with the Federal Highway Administration. MVCI was
informed in June, 2007 that a formal decision would not be provided until at least
September 2007. |
The combined total of all outstanding claims as of June 30, 2007 is $19,084,311. MVCIs
portion of the total claims is $15,088,871 and the balance pertaining to a prime contractor or
subcontractors claims is $3,995,440. Total claim amounts reported by MVCI are approximate and are
subject to revision as final documentation progresses and as issues are resolved and/or payments
made. Claim amounts do not include any prejudgment interest, if applicable. Relative to the
aforementioned claims, MVCI has recorded $2,463,880 in cumulative claims receivable to offset a
portion of costs incurred to date on the claims.
MVCI has not accrued a liability related to the prime contractor or subcontractors claims as
no liability would be deemed payable if their portion of the claims did not receive a favorable
final outcome. Correspondingly, no receivable has been recorded for overhead and profit included
in their portion of the claims on MVCIs behalf.
Although MVCI believes that the claims receivable amount represents a reasonably conservative
posture, any claims proceeds ultimately paid to MVCI less than the aggregate amount recorded on the
balance sheet of $2,463,880, will decrease earnings. Conversely, a payment for those same items in
excess of $2,463,880 will result in increased income.
The portion of accounts receivable pertaining to retention withheld on the contracts for which
claims have been filed amounts to $879,763. The degree to which MVCI is successful in prosecuting
its claims may also impact the amount of retention paid by the owner. MVCI believes that all
retention amounts currently being held by the owners on the contracts with outstanding claims will
be paid in full in accordance with the contract terms. Therefore, no allowance has been made to
reduce the receivables due from the retention on the disputed contracts.
Lawsuits Filed Against Meadow Valley Contractors, Inc.
|
(1) |
|
Johnson & Danley Construction Co., Inc. (JDCC), J.D. Materials, Inc. (JDM)
and Joel T. Danley (Danley) (collectively J&D), Twelfth Judicial District, District
of New Mexico JDCC was the prime contractor and MVCI was a subcontractor to JDCC on
one of the two contracts involved in MVCIs disputes with the state of New Mexico.
JDCC was also a subcontractor to MVCI on other contracts in New Mexico. JDM is the
owner of an aggregate pit in Alamogordo, NM and leased the pit to MVCI under a mineral
lease agreement. Danley is believed to be an officer and owner of JDCC and JDM. JDCC
filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, which in accordance with the contract, |
16
MEADOW VALLEY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
7. Litigation and Claim Matters (Continued):
|
|
|
resulted in the termination of its contract with the New Mexico State Highway and
Transportation Department (NMSHTD). The payment and performance bonds supplied by
JDCC in connection with the one contract for which JDCC was the prime contractor had
been furnished by MVCIs surety companies. MVCI indemnified the surety companies
against losses and claims on the one contract. Upon JDCCs termination, the NMSHTD
entered into a takeover agreement with the surety companies who subsequently entered
into an agreement with MVCI to complete the work. MVCI has successfully completed the
projects. In its complaint, J&D alleged, among other things, that MVCI was partially
responsible for J&Ds bankruptcy and sought damages in an undetermined amount. On
February 10, 2003, J&D and MVCI entered into a settlement agreement for mutual
consideration whereby the two parties dismissed their claims and counterclaims in their
entirety. The parties have agreed to jointly prosecute their respective claims against
the NMSHTD. |
|
|
(2) |
|
MVCI is defending a claimed preference, in the Third Judicial Court of Salt
Lake County, in connection with a payment made to it by an insurance company, Southern
America Insurance Company, in the approximate amount of $100,000. MVCI believes that
the payment is not a preference, and is vigorously defending the action. |
|
|
(3) |
|
MVCI, through its insurance company, is providing a defense to the State of
Arizona, pursuant to its obligations under its contract, for a complaint brought by the
parents of Corey James and Michelle James in the Superior Court of the State of
Arizona, in and for the County of Pinal. The Complaint, No. CV00400744, was filed on
July 9, 2004. The complaint is a civil action titled John James, the Father of Decedent
Corey James, Donna James, the mother of Decedent Corey James, Marjorie Surine, the
Mother of Decedent Michelle James and Joseph Burkhamer, the Father of Decedent Michelle
James, Plaintiffs, vs. The State of Arizona, a Body Politic; John Does and Jane Does
1-10; ABC Companies 1-5; and Black and White Corporations, Partnerships and/or Sole
proprietorships 1-10, or Other Entities, Defendants. The complaint seeks damages from
the State of Arizona for losses suffered by the plaintiffs as a result of a traffic
accident. In January of 2006, Joseph Burkhamer, the father of decedent Michelle James,
was dismissed from the complaint. MVCI denies responsibility for the accident and is
vigorously defending the action. MVCI is unable to ascertain if any loss is probable
or even estimatable and accordingly, has not accrued a liability related to this
complaint as of June 30, 2007. |
8. Earnings per Share:
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 128, Earnings per Share, provides for the
calculation of Basic and Diluted earnings per share. Basic earnings per share includes no dilution
and is computed by dividing income available to common shareholders by the weighted average number
of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share reflect the potential
dilution of securities that could share in the earnings of an entity, as set forth below:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Six months ended |
|
|
Three months ended |
|
|
|
June 30, |
|
|
June 30, |
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
Weighted average common shares
outstanding |
|
|
5,124,545 |
|
|
|
4,158,088 |
|
|
|
5,128,793 |
|
|
|
4,161,732 |
|
Dilutive effect of: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stock options and warrants |
|
|
180,534 |
|
|
|
320,783 |
|
|
|
185,512 |
|
|
|
319,451 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average common shares
outstanding assuming dilution |
|
|
5,305,079 |
|
|
|
4,478,871 |
|
|
|
5,314,305 |
|
|
|
4,481,183 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
17
MEADOW VALLEY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
8. Earnings per Share (Continued):
All dilutive common stock equivalents are reflected in our earnings per share calculations.
Anti-dilutive common stock equivalents are not included in our earnings per share calculations. The
Company did not have anti-dilutive common stock equivalents as of June 30, 2007.
The Companys diluted net income per common share at June 30, 2007 is computed based on the
weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period and the weighted
average number of shares underlying options and warrants to purchase 411,915 common shares at a
range of $1.46 to $12.60.
Options to purchase 468,582 common shares at a range of $1.46 to $9.38 per share were
outstanding during 2006.
9. Income Taxes:
The Companys effective tax rate is based on expected income, statutory tax rates and tax
planning opportunities available in the various jurisdictions in which it operates. For interim
financial reporting, in accordance with APB Opinion No. 28, the Company estimates the annual tax
rate based on projected taxable income for the full year and records a quarterly income tax
provision in accordance with the anticipated annual rate. As the year progresses, we refine the
estimates of the years taxable income as new information becomes available, including year-to-date
financial results. This continual estimation process can result in a change to the expected
effective tax rate for the year. When this occurs, the Company adjusts the income tax provision
during the quarter in which the change in estimate occurs so that the year-to-date provision
reflects the expected annual tax rate. Significant judgment is required in determining the
Companys effective tax rate and in evaluating our tax positions.
The effective income tax rate of approximately 37% for the six months ended June 30, 2007
differed from the statutory rate, due primarily to state income taxes and non-deductible stock
based compensation expense associated with employee incentive stock options. The effective income
tax rate of approximately 37% for the six months ended June 30, 2006 differed from the statutory
rate, due primarily to state income taxes.
10. Subsequent Events:
In July 2007, the Company purchased an additional 89,662 shares of RMI common stock under
block trade agreements. Cash on hand was used to complete the purchase. The Company held an
approximate 68% ownership interest in RMI after giving effect to this purchase.
On July 2, 2007, the Company granted each of its outside, independent directors to purchase
5,000 shares of common stock. These options vested upon grant and expire in 2012. The exercise
price per share for these stock options is $13.88.
18
MEADOW VALLEY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
11. Segment Information:
The Company manages and operates three segments construction services, construction
materials and construction materials testing. The construction services segment provides
construction services to a broad range of public and some private customers primarily in southern
Nevada and Arizona. Through this segment, the Company performs heavy civil construction such as
the construction of bridges and overpasses, channels, roadways, highways and airport runways. The
construction materials segment manufactures and distributes ready mix concrete and sand and gravel
products in the Las Vegas, Nevada and Phoenix, Arizona markets. Material customers include
concrete subcontractors, prime contractors, homebuilders, commercial and industrial property
developers, pool builders and homeowners. The construction materials segment operates out of three
locations in the Las Vegas, Nevada vicinity, one location in the Moapa, Nevada vicinity and three
locations in the Phoenix, Arizona vicinity. The construction materials testing segment provides
materials testing services to the broader construction industry in the Las Vegas, Nevada area.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Six Months Ended June 30, |
|
|
2007 |
|
2006 |
|
|
|
|
Construction |
|
|
|
|
|
Construction |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Materials |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Materials |
(dollars in thousands) |
|
Services |
|
Materials |
|
Testing |
|
Services |
|
Materials |
|
Testing |
Gross revenue |
|
$ |
59,062 |
|
|
$ |
42,865 |
|
|
$ |
587 |
|
|
$ |
50,918 |
|
|
$ |
44,129 |
|
|
$ |
69 |
|
Intercompany revenue |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1,051 |
) |
|
|
(163 |
) |
|
|
(1,011 |
) |
|
|
(39 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Cost of revenue |
|
|
54,665 |
|
|
|
38,407 |
|
|
|
690 |
|
|
|
46,921 |
|
|
|
38,616 |
|
|
|
65 |
|
Interest income |
|
|
584 |
|
|
|
184 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
178 |
|
|
|
180 |
|
|
|
|
|
Interest expense |
|
|
65 |
|
|
|
81 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
90 |
|
|
|
64 |
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation and amortization |
|
|
1,306 |
|
|
|
2,106 |
|
|
|
9 |
|
|
|
1,185 |
|
|
|
1,656 |
|
|
|
1 |
|
Income (loss) before income taxes and
minority interest in consolidated subsidiary |
|
|
1,384 |
|
|
|
2,393 |
|
|
|
(460 |
) |
|
|
1,063 |
|
|
|
3,254 |
|
|
|
(24 |
) |
Income tax benefit (expense) |
|
|
(499 |
) |
|
|
(897 |
) |
|
|
166 |
|
|
|
(405 |
) |
|
|
(1,195 |
) |
|
|
9 |
|
Income (loss) before minority interest in
consolidated subsidiary |
|
|
885 |
|
|
|
1,496 |
|
|
|
(294 |
) |
|
|
658 |
|
|
|
2,059 |
|
|
|
(15 |
) |
Minority interest in consolidated
subsidiary |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(701 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(964 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Net income (loss) |
|
|
885 |
|
|
|
795 |
|
|
|
(294 |
) |
|
|
658 |
|
|
|
1,095 |
|
|
|
(15 |
) |
Total assets |
|
|
55,692 |
|
|
|
49,572 |
|
|
|
451 |
|
|
|
45,297 |
|
|
|
49,058 |
|
|
|
225 |
|
There are no differences in accounting principles between the segments. All centrally
incurred costs are allocated to the construction services segment. Beginning in 2005, a management
fee is allocated to the materials segment in the amount of $22,000 per month. Intercompany revenue
is eliminated at cost to arrive at consolidated revenue and cost of revenue.
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Item 2. Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Forward-Looking Disclosure
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and the documents we incorporate by reference herein
include forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical facts
contained in this Form 10-Q and the documents we incorporate by reference, including statements
regarding our future financial position, business strategy and plans and objectives of management
for future operations, are forward-looking statements. The words believe, may, estimate,
continue, anticipate, intend, should, plan, could, target, potential, is likely,
will, expect and similar expressions, as they relate to us, are intended to identify
forward-looking statements within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of Section 27A of the
Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended. We have based these forward-looking statements largely on our current expectations and
projections about future events and financial trends that we believe may affect our financial
condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs.
These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and
assumptions described in Risk Factors in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended
December 31, 2006, and any changes thereto in Part II, Item 1A Risk Factors of this Form 10-Q.
In addition, our past results of operations do not necessarily indicate our future results.
Moreover, the construction services and construction materials segments of our business are very
competitive and rapidly changing. New risk factors emerge from time to time and it is not possible
for us to predict all such risk factors, nor can we assess the impact of all such risk factors on
our business or the extent to which any risk factor, or combination of risk factors, may cause
actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements.
Except as otherwise required by applicable laws, we undertake no obligation to publicly update
or revise any forward-looking statements or the risk factors described in this Quarterly Report on
Form 10-Q or in the documents we incorporate by reference, whether as a result of new information,
future events, changed circumstances or any other reason after the date of this Quarterly Report on
Form 10-Q. You should not rely upon forward-looking statements as predictions of future events or
performance. We cannot assure you that the events and circumstances reflected in the
forward-looking statements will be achieved or occur. Although we believe that the expectations
reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results,
levels of activity, performance or achievements.
General
The following is managements discussion and analysis of certain significant factors affecting
our financial position and operating results during the periods included in the accompanying
condensed consolidated financial statements. Except for the historical information contained
herein, the matters set forth in this report are forward-looking statements.
Revenue on uncompleted fixed price contracts is recorded under the percentage-of-completion
method of accounting. We begin to recognize revenue on our contracts when we first incur direct
costs. Contracts often involve work periods in excess of one year and revisions in cost and profit
estimates during construction are reflected in the accounting period in which the facts that
require the revisions become known. Losses on contracts, if any, are provided for in total when
determined, regardless of the percent complete.
In general, labor, equipment and disposable materials tend to be the types of costs with the
greatest uncertainty, and, therefore, have the greatest risk of variation from budgeted costs.
Permanent materials and subcontract costs tend to be more predictable and, to a greater degree, can
be fixed for the duration of the contract, thus have less risk of variation from the original
estimate. We have avoided material deterioration of profit margins due to untimely delivery of
important construction materials or from rapidly rising costs of the same, and from minor cost
overruns due to rising costs of raw materials in our construction services segment. A significant
and unforeseen rise in the cost of crude oil could negatively impact our performance. Likewise,
prolonged shortages of raw materials could delay progress on projects, cause cost overruns and
potentially erode profit margins.
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Overview
There are two primary factors affecting our performance in 2007. The first factor is the
continuing degradation of the housing sector which affects demand for the materials segments
products. The second factor is the improved contract backlog of the services segment. In
comparison to 2006, our contract backlog was 31% greater at the beginning of this year and 40%
greater at the beginning of this years second quarter. Backlog at June 30, 2007, was $104.4
million, 45.9% greater than a year ago. These backlog changes explain why the services segment
revenue increased 18.3% in this years first half and 43.7% in this years second quarter when
compared to the same periods in 2006. On the other hand, the residential markets decline is the
largest single reason that the materials segment revenue declined 5.2% in the first half and 3.7%
in the second quarter compared to the same periods in 2006. The strength of the non-residential
construction sectors has helped mitigate the impact of the weak residential sector.
Our gross profit line is also affected by these two primary factors to the extent that volume
helps carry the load of the fixed costs, particularly for the materials segment. Since initiating
our expansion plans for the materials segment in 2005, this years second quarter is the first
quarter to experience the full weight of the fixed costs of that additional capacity. In this
years first half and second quarter, gross margin for the materials segment was 10.7% and 10.7%,
respectively, compared to last years 12.5% and 12.4%, respectively. These numbers reflect the
effect of increased fixed costs and declining volume. Volume also helps distribute the fixed costs
of equipment for the services segment but has less of an impact on gross margin than does the stage
of completion and performance of each individual project. For example, we tend to be conservative
in claiming project profits in the early stages of completion until there are reliable indications
of project performance as work progresses. So far this year, construction services segment gross
profit has been somewhat affected by the amount of new work starting up as nearly 61% of our first
half contract revenue came from projects 80% or less complete compared to nearly 38% for the same
period of the previous year. For the services segment, gross margin in the first half and second
quarter of 2007 was 7.4% and 6.8%, respectively, compared to last years 8.0% and 7.6%,
respectively.
We are re-thinking the materials segments outlook for the balance of 2007 due to the
continuing softening of the housing sector beyond our expectations and the growing consensus
amongst various economic forecasts predicting slower than expected recovery of residential
construction. The Portland Cement Association recently revised its annual forecast for 2007 cement
consumption and now predicts a 6.5% drop in cement use from 2006 to 2007 three times their
initial forecast. The Las Vegas Housing Market Letter published by Home Builders Research, Inc.
reported in their July 12, 2007 letter that the number of new home permits reported year to date
through June 2007 declined 35% from 2006. Likewise, the July 28, 2007 publication of The Phoenix
Housing Market Letter written by RL Brown Housing Reports and published by Home Builders Marketing,
Inc. and Builders Research Institute, LLC reports year to date through June 2007 housing permits in
the Arizona counties of Maricopa and Pinal (metropolitan Phoenix and surrounding areas) are down
23.5% from the previous year. Non-residential construction activity remains very strong and has
helped minimize the impact of the residential sector decline. According to the Department of
Commerce, the seasonally-adjusted annualized rate of non-residential spending increased 18.9% year
over year as of May 2007. Overall, however, these combined market forces have diminished the
demand for our product, put downward pressure on our prices and reduced our ability to pass-on
rising costs to our customers. We had previously stated that one of the keys to improving our
financial performance was the degree to which our new expansion plants could contribute to our
operations. The markets decreased demand for ready mix concrete will make it difficult for us to
increase production from the new facilities, thus less likely to fully absorb the increased fixed
costs associated with the new assets without affecting margins. Based upon what we currently see,
we now believe that our materials segments unit sales will likely be similar to last years second
half and the materials segments revenue will likely be down slightly. Also, due to rising costs
combined with downward pricing pressure, margins will likely compress even further.
The outlook appears to be markedly different for the services segment. Having improved our
contract backlog scenario, there is good visibility for the balance of 2007 in terms of services
segment revenue. Furthermore, our mix of work is performing well relative to original estimates,
the majority of which were bid at margins consistent with recent quarters. We took steps to
increase our bonding capacity in order to make ourselves eligible to bid on opportunities that we
had previously been forced to pass up. This is certainly reflected in our bid statistics. Year to
date we have bid on 113% more work, as measured in dollars of contract value, than the same period
last year and have maintained a win-rate of 23%, consistent with historical contract awards. In
terms of the number of projects bid in this years first half,
we have bid on 56% more projects
than a year ago, thus indicating an increase in the average project size, in terms of dollars, of
the projects we are now bidding. As of the date of this filing, our
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current bid schedule contains over $200 million in contracts we intend to bid before October
2007, which could change depending upon our success. Our bonding limits as of June 30, 2007 are
approximately $200 million in the aggregate and $60 million for a single project.
Notwithstanding the current market conditions, the underlying primary drivers that ultimately
affect long term demand for our products and services are population and job growth. There is no
abatement to these two key drivers. Both population and job growth are continuing at expected
rates. We believe that the timing and location of our materials segments expanded production
facilities will ultimately prove to be wise investments based upon the anticipated long term growth
of our markets. In addition, both the current and long term outlook for demand of our
infrastructure construction capabilities is very favorable.
Critical Accounting Policies, Estimates and Judgments
Significant accounting policies are described in the audited consolidated financial statements
and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006.
We believe our most critical accounting policies are revenue recognition and cost estimation on
certain contracts for which we use a percentage-of-completion accounting method, our allowances for
doubtful accounts, our inventory allowance, the valuation of property and equipment, and our
accounting policies on contingencies, income taxes and the valuation of stock-based compensation.
The revenue recognition and cost estimation accounting method is applied by our construction
services segment to heavy construction projects executed under multi-year contracts with various
customers.
Revenue and costs from fixed-price and modified fixed-price construction contracts are
recognized for each contract on the percentage-of-completion method, measured by the percentage of
costs incurred to date to the estimated total of direct costs. Direct costs include, among other
things, direct labor, field labor, equipment rent, subcontracting, direct materials, and direct
overhead. General and administrative expenses are accounted for as period costs and are,
therefore, not included in the calculation of the estimates to complete construction contracts in
progress. Project losses are recognized in the period in which such losses are determined, without
reference to the percentage-of-completion. As contracts can extend over one or more accounting
periods, revisions in costs and earnings estimated during the course of the work are reflected
during the accounting period in which the facts that required such revisions become known.
The asset costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts
represents revenue recognized in excess of amounts billed. The liability billings in excess of
costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts represents billings in excess of revenues
recognized.
The complexity of the estimation process and all issues related to the assumptions, risks and
uncertainties inherent with the application of the percentage-of-completion method of accounting
affects the amounts reported in our condensed consolidated financial statements. A number of
internal and external factors affect our percentage-of-completion estimates, including labor rate
and efficiency variances, estimated future material prices and customer specification changes. If
our business conditions were different, or if we used different assumptions in the application of
this accounting policy, it is likely that materially different amounts would be reported in our
condensed consolidated financial statements.
We are required to estimate the collectibility of our accounts receivable. A considerable
amount of judgment is required in assessing the realization of these receivables, including the
current credit worthiness of each customer and the related aging of the past due balances. Our
provision for bad debts at June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006 amounted to $541,041 and $395,243,
respectively. We determine our reserve by using percentages applied to certain aged receivable
categories and percentages of certain types of revenue generated, as well as a review of the
individual accounts outstanding and our collection history. Should our estimate for the provision
of bad debt not be sufficient to allow for the write-off of future bad debts, we will incur
additional bad debt expense, thereby reducing net income in a future period. If, on the other
hand, we determine in the future that we have over estimated our provision for bad debt we will
reduce bad debt expense, thereby increasing net income in the period in which the provision for bad
debt was over estimated.
We are required to state our inventories at the lower of cost or market. In assessing the
ultimate realization of inventories, we are required to make judgments as to the future demand
requirements and compare these with the current inventory levels. Our reserve requirements
generally increase as our projected demand requirements
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decrease due to market conditions and longer than expected usage periods. At June 30, 2007
and December 31, 2006, inventories of $1,251,055 and $1,366,534, respectively, are net of reserves
of $199,936 and $200,000, respectively. It is possible that significant changes in required
inventory reserves may occur in the future if there are changes in market conditions or market
activity.
We are required to provide property and equipment net of depreciation and amortization
expense. We expense depreciation and amortization utilizing the straight-line method over what we
believe to be the estimated useful lives. Leasehold improvements are amortized over their
estimated useful lives or the lease term, whichever is shorter. The life of any piece of equipment
can vary, even within the same category of equipment, due to the quality of the maintenance, care
provided by the operator and the general environmental conditions, such as temperature, weather
severity and the terrain in which the equipment operates. We maintain, service and repair a
majority of our equipment through the use of our mechanics. If we inaccurately estimate the life
of any given piece of equipment or category of equipment we may be overstating or understating
earnings in any given period.
We also review our property and equipment for impairment whenever events or changes in
circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability
of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to
future net cash flows expected to be generated by the asset. If such assets are considered to be
impaired, the impairment recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the
assets exceeds the fair value of the assets. Impairments are recognized in the period during which
they are identified. Assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of the carrying amount or
fair value less costs to sell.
We are required to estimate our income taxes in each jurisdiction in which we operate. This
process requires us to estimate the actual current tax exposure together with assessing temporary
differences resulting from differing treatment of items for tax and financial reporting purposes.
These temporary differences result in deferred tax assets and liabilities on our balance sheets.
We must calculate the blended tax rate, combining all applicable tax jurisdictions, which can vary
over time as a result of the allocation of taxable income between the tax jurisdictions and the
changes in tax rates. We must also assess the likelihood that the deferred tax assets, if any,
will be recovered from future taxable income and, to the extent recovery is not likely, must
establish a valuation allowance. This assessment is complicated by the fact that we are required
to consolidate our subsidiaries for financial reporting purposes, while being separately reported
for tax purposes. As of June 30, 2007, we had total deferred tax assets of $.6 million with no
valuation allowance and total deferred tax liabilities of $3.0 million. The deferred tax asset does
not contain a valuation allowance as we believe we will be able to utilize the deferred tax asset
through future taxable income.
Furthermore, we are subject to periodic review by domestic tax authorities for audit of our
income tax returns. These audits generally include questions regarding our tax filing positions,
including the amount and timing of deductions and the allocation of income among various tax
jurisdictions. In evaluating the exposures associated with our various tax filing positions,
including federal and state taxes, we believe we have complied with the rules of the service codes
and therefore have not recorded reserves for any possible exposure. Typically the taxing
authorities can audit the previous three years of tax returns and in certain situations audit
additional years, therefore a significant amount of time may pass before an audit is conducted and
fully resolved. Although no audits are currently being conducted, if a taxing authority would
require us to amend a prior years tax return we would record the increase or decrease in our tax
obligation in the period in which it is more likely than not to be realized.
Effective January 1, 2006, we adopted the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS 123R using
the modified prospective transition method, and therefore have not restated prior periods results.
Under this method we recognize compensation expense for all share-based payments granted after
January 1, 2006 and prior to but not yet vested as of January 1, 2006, in accordance with SFAS 123R
using Black-Scholes option valuation model. Under the fair value recognition provisions of SFAS
123R, we recognize stock-based compensation net of an estimated forfeiture rate and only recognize
compensation cost for those shares expected to vest on a straight-line basis over the requisite
service period of the award. Prior to SFAS 123R adoption, we accounted for share-based payments
under APB 25 and accordingly, did not recognize compensation expense for options granted that had
an exercise price equal to the market value of the underlying common stock on the date of grant.
Determining the appropriate fair value model and calculating the fair value of share-based
payment awards requires the input of highly subjective assumptions, including the expected life of
the share-based payment awards and stock price volatility. The assumptions used in calculating the
fair value of share-based payment awards
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represent managements best estimates, but these estimates involve inherent uncertainties and
the application of management judgment. As a result, if factors change and we use different
assumptions, our stock-based compensation expense could be materially different in the future. In
addition, we are required to estimate the expected forfeiture rate and only recognize expense for
those shares expected to vest. If our actual forfeiture rate is materially different from our
estimate, the stock-based compensation expense could be significantly different from what we have
recorded in the current period. See Note 2 to the condensed consolidated financial statements for
a further discussion on stock-based compensation.
As discussed elsewhere in this filing, we disclose various litigation and claims matters.
These issues involve significant estimates and judgments, which may materially change in future
periods due to change in circumstances.
New Accounting Pronouncements
In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets
and Financial Liabilities (SFAS 159), which is effective for fiscal years beginning after
November 15, 2007. This Statement permits entities to choose to measure many financial instruments
and certain other items at fair value. The objective is to improve financial reporting by
providing entities with the opportunity to mitigate volatility in reported earnings caused by
measuring related assets and liabilities differently without having to apply complex hedge
accounting provisions. We are currently evaluating the impact of SFAS 159 on our financial
statements, but do not expect this new accounting pronouncement to have a material impact.
In June 2007, the FASB ratified EITF 06-11 Accounting for the Income Tax Benefits of
Dividends on Share-Based Payment Awards (EITF 06-11). EITF 06-11 provides that tax benefits
associated with dividends on share-based payment awards be recorded as a component of additional
paid-in capital. EITF 06-11 is effective, on a prospective basis, for fiscal years beginning after
December 15, 2007. We are currently assessing the impact of EITF 06-11 on our financial position
and results of operations.
Results of Operations
The following table sets forth, for the six months and three months ended June 30, 2007 and
2006, certain items derived from the Companys condensed consolidated statements of operations and
the corresponding percentage of total revenue for each item:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Six months ended June 30, |
|
|
Three months ended June 30, |
|
(dollars in thousands) |
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2006 |
|
|
|
(Unaudited) |
|
|
(Unaudited) |
|
Revenue: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Construction services |
|
$ |
59,062 |
|
|
|
58.3 |
% |
|
$ |
49,907 |
|
|
|
53.1 |
% |
|
$ |
36,338 |
|
|
|
62.0 |
% |
|
$ |
25,288 |
|
|
|
52.5 |
% |
Construction materials |
|
|
41,814 |
|
|
|
41.3 |
% |
|
|
44,090 |
|
|
|
46.9 |
% |
|
|
22,104 |
|
|
|
37.7 |
% |
|
|
22,960 |
|
|
|
47.5 |
% |
Construction materials testing |
|
|
424 |
|
|
|
0.4 |
% |
|
|
69 |
|
|
|
0.1 |
% |
|
|
209 |
|
|
|
0.3 |
% |
|
|
69 |
|
|
|
0.0 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total revenue |
|
|
101,300 |
|
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
|
94,066 |
|
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
|
58,651 |
|
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
|
48,317 |
|
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross profit |
|
|
8,751 |
|
|
|
8.6 |
% |
|
|
9,515 |
|
|
|
10.1 |
% |
|
|
4,798 |
|
|
|
8.2 |
% |
|
|
4,767 |
|
|
|
9.9 |
% |
General and administrative expenses |
|
|
6,222 |
|
|
|
6.1 |
% |
|
|
5,472 |
|
|
|
5.8 |
% |
|
|
3,205 |
|
|
|
5.5 |
% |
|
|
2,713 |
|
|
|
5.6 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income from operations |
|
|
2,529 |
|
|
|
2.5 |
% |
|
|
4,043 |
|
|
|
4.3 |
% |
|
|
1,593 |
|
|
|
2.7 |
% |
|
|
2,054 |
|
|
|
4.3 |
% |
Interest income |
|
|
768 |
|
|
|
0.8 |
% |
|
|
358 |
|
|
|
0.4 |
% |
|
|
399 |
|
|
|
0.7 |
% |
|
|
169 |
|
|
|
0.3 |
% |
Interest expense |
|
|
(146 |
) |
|
|
-0.1 |
% |
|
|
(154 |
) |
|
|
-0.2 |
% |
|
|
(68 |
) |
|
|
-0.1 |
% |
|
|
(79 |
) |
|
|
-0.2 |
% |
Other income |
|
|
166 |
|
|
|
0.2 |
% |
|
|
45 |
|
|
|
0.0 |
% |
|
|
64 |
|
|
|
0.1 |
% |
|
|
25 |
|
|
|
0.1 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income before income taxes and minority
interest in consolidated subsidiary |
|
|
3,317 |
|
|
|
3.3 |
% |
|
|
4,293 |
|
|
|
4.6 |
% |
|
|
1,988 |
|
|
|
3.4 |
% |
|
|
2,169 |
|
|
|
4.5 |
% |
Income tax expense |
|
|
(1,230 |
) |
|
|
-1.2 |
% |
|
|
(1,591 |
) |
|
|
-1.7 |
% |
|
|
(758 |
) |
|
|
-1.3 |
% |
|
|
(807 |
) |
|
|
-1.7 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income before minority interest in
consolidated subsidiary |
|
|
2,087 |
|
|
|
2.1 |
% |
|
|
2,702 |
|
|
|
2.9 |
% |
|
|
1,230 |
|
|
|
2.1 |
% |
|
|
1,362 |
|
|
|
2.8 |
% |
Minority interest in consolidated subsidiary |
|
|
701 |
|
|
|
0.7 |
% |
|
|
964 |
|
|
|
1.0 |
% |
|
|
374 |
|
|
|
0.6 |
% |
|
|
488 |
|
|
|
1.0 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income |
|
$ |
1,386 |
|
|
|
1.4 |
% |
|
$ |
1,738 |
|
|
|
1.8 |
% |
|
$ |
856 |
|
|
|
1.5 |
% |
|
$ |
874 |
|
|
|
1.8 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Depreciation and amortization |
|
$ |
3,421 |
|
|
|
3.4 |
% |
|
$ |
2,842 |
|
|
|
3.0 |
% |
|
$ |
1,777 |
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1,466 |
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Six Months Ended June 30, 2007 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2006
Revenue and Backlog. Consolidated revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2007 (interim
2007) was
$101.3 million compared to $94.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2006 (interim
2006). The increase in revenue was the result of a $9.2 million increase in revenue from the
construction services segment and a $.3 million increase in revenue from the construction materials
testing segment, offset by a $2.3 million decrease in revenue from the construction materials
segment. The increase in the construction services segment revenue was the result of the progress
schedules and the nature of the contracts contained in the backlog at the beginning of interim
2007. Backlog as of June 30, 2007 increased 45.9% from June 30, 2006 to $104.4 million. The
decrease in the construction materials segment revenue resulted primarily from a 9.3% decrease in
the sale of cubic yards of concrete, which we refer to as units, partially offset by a 6.9%
increase in the average unit sales price. The decreased volume in interim 2007 was primarily due
to the decline in the housing market, which has affected our residential concrete customers, and
the ebbs and flows of commercial construction projects. The increased average unit sales price
reflects the change in the mix of the various ready-mix products we manufacture, including higher
strength products requiring higher cement content, thus a higher per unit sales price.
Gross Profit. Consolidated gross profit decreased to $8.8 million for interim 2007 from $9.5
million for interim 2006 and consolidated gross profit margin, as a percent of revenue, decreased
to 8.6% in interim 2007 from 10.1% in interim 2006. Gross profit from construction materials
decreased to $4.5 million in interim 2007 from $5.5 million in interim 2006 and the gross profit
margin decreased to 10.7% from 12.5% in the respective periods. The materials segments decrease
in gross profit margin during interim 2007 compared to interim 2006 was primarily due to decreased
demand for our products on an increased fixed asset base resulting from our plant and delivery
expansions. Although our average unit sales price increased, our variable unit costs also increased
as a percentage of revenue. We anticipate that as a result of our recent expansion efforts now
nearing completion our fixed costs should stabilize and allow for future capacity when demand in
our market returns. Gross profit from construction services increased to $4.4 million in interim
2007 compared to $4.0 million in interim 2006, while the gross profit margin decreased to 7.4% from
8.0% in the respective periods. The decrease in the gross profit margin during interim 2007 was
due to the combined mix of various projects at the early or beginning stages of the overall
progress stages. We tend to estimate project margins conservatively when projects are in the early
stages of construction. Accordingly, projects performed well in interim 2007and we expect projects
to continue to realize margins achieved in the last several quarters. Gross profit margins are
affected by a variety of factors including the quality and accuracy of the original estimate,
construction delays and difficulties due to weather conditions, availability of materials, the
timing of work performed by other subcontractors and the physical and geological condition of the
construction site, therefore the gross profit in interim 2007 may not be indicative of the annual
gross profit margin.
General and Administrative Expenses. General and administrative expenses increased to $6.2
million for interim 2007 from $5.5 million for interim 2006. The increase in the general and
administrative expenses was the result of an increase of $.1 million in employee compensation
expense, a decrease of $.1 million in legal expense, an increase of $.5 million in public company
reporting and consulting expenses and an increase of $.2 million in our bad debt and administrative
depreciation expenses.
Interest Income and Expense. Interest income for interim 2007 increased to $.8 million from
$.4 million for interim 2006, resulting primarily from an increase in invested cash reserves.
Interest expense remained relatively flat at $.2 million for interim 2007 compared to interim 2006.
Interest expense directly related to equipment is expensed as a cost of the equipment and is
included in the cost of revenue.
Income Taxes. The decrease in the income tax provision for interim 2007 to $1.2 million
compared to an income tax provision of $1.6 million for interim 2006 was due to a decrease in
pre-tax income during interim 2007.
Net Income. Net income was $1.4 million in interim 2007 as compared to net income of $1.7
million for interim 2006. Interim 2007 net income is net of approximately $.7 million of minority
interest compared to $1.0 million of minority interest in interim 2006.
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Three Months Ended June 30, 2007 compared to Three Months Ended June 30, 2006
Revenue and Backlog. Consolidated revenue for the three months ended June 30, 2007, which we
refer to
as 2nd quarter 2007, was $58.7 million compared to $48.3 million for the three
months ended June 30, 2006, which we refer to as 2nd quarter 2006. The increase in
revenue was the result of an $11.0 million increase in revenue from the construction services
segment and a $.1 million increase in revenue from the construction materials testing segment,
offset by $.9 million decrease in revenue from the construction materials segment. The decrease in
the construction materials segment was due to a 6.9% decrease in the sale of cubic yards of
concrete, which we refer to as units, partially offset by a 4.8% increase in the average unit
sales price. The construction services segment revenue was impacted by the scheduled work
activities of current projects in progress and the nature of the contracts contained in the backlog
at the beginning of 2nd quarter 2007. During the 2nd quarter 2007, backlog
increased 15.7% to $104.4 million.
Gross Profit. Consolidated gross profit remained relatively flat at $4.8 million for
2nd quarter 2007 compared to 2nd quarter 2006 and consolidated gross margin,
as a percent of revenue, decreased to 8.2% in 2nd quarter 2007 from 9.9% in
2nd quarter 2006. Gross profit from construction services increased to $2.5 million in
2nd quarter 2007 when compared to $1.9 million in 2nd quarter 2006 and the
gross profit margin decreased to 6.8% from 7.6% in the respective periods. Gross profit margins in
the services segment are affected by a variety of factors including the quality and accuracy of the
original estimate, construction delays and difficulties due to weather conditions, availability of
materials, the timing of work performed by other subcontractors and the physical and geological
condition of the construction site. Accordingly, the gross profit in 2nd quarter 2007
may not be indicative of the annual gross profit margin. Gross profit from construction materials
decreased to $2.4 million in 2nd quarter 2007 from $2.8 million in 2nd
quarter 2006 and the gross profit margin decreased to 10.7% from 12.4% in the respective periods.
The decrease in the gross profit margin during 2nd quarter 2007 was primarily due to
decreased demand for our products on an increased fixed asset base resulting from our plant and
delivery expansions. Although our average unit sales price increased, our variable unit costs also
increased as a percentage of revenue.
General and Administrative Expenses. General and administrative expenses increased to $3.2
million for 2nd quarter 2007 from $2.7 million in 2nd quarter 2006. General
and administrative expenses increased due to a $.1 million increase in employee compensation
expense, a $.1 million increase in bad debt expense and a $.3 million increase in public company
expenses.
Interest Income, Expense and Other Income. Interest income and other income increased $.3
million, while interest expense remained flat in 2nd quarter 2007 compared to
2nd quarter 2006. Interest income and other income increased due to interest earned on
increased cash balances, gains on the sale of equipment and increased miscellaneous income.
Income Taxes. The income tax provision remained relatively flat at $.8 million for
2nd quarter 2007 compared 2nd quarter 2006.
Net Income. Net income remained relatively flat at $.9 million for 2nd quarter
2007 and 2nd quarter 2006.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Our primary need for capital will be to maximize our working capital to continually improve
our bonding capacity.
Historically, our primary source of cash has been from operations and financial institutions.
We believe our historical sources of capital will be satisfactory to meet our needs for the next 12
months.
We currently have credit facilities with Wells Fargo Equipment Finance, Inc., formerly known
as CIT Construction (WFE), which provides us with $8.0 million in revolving credit and $15.0
million in capital expenditure commitments. These credit facilities are collateralized by each of
our subsidiaries assets as well as our guarantee. Under the terms of the agreements, we are
required to maintain a certain level of tangible net worth as well as maintain a ratio of total
debt to tangible net worth, and earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization
(EBITDA). The Company, MVCI and RMI, are also required to maintain a ratio of cash flow to current
portion of long term debt. As of June 30, 2007, we were compliant with these covenants. As of
June 30,
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2007, approximately $6.5 million in revolving credit was available under these agreements.
As of June 30, 2007, the Company and RMI had approximately $4,500,000 of availability under the
capital expenditure commitment.
The following table sets forth for the six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, certain items
from the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows.
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2007 |
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2006 |
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(unaudited) |
Cash flows provided by operating activities |
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$ |
9,271,509 |
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$ |
3,225,087 |
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Cash flows used in investing activities |
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(8,218,252 |
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(8,947,030 |
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Cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities |
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(2,737,706 |
) |
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19,109 |
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Cash provided by operating activities during interim 2007 of $9.3 million represents a $6.1
million increase from the amount provided by operating activities during interim 2006. The change
was primarily due to the increase in cash received from customers.
Cash
used in investing activities during interim 2007 of $8.2 million
represents a $.7
million decrease from the amount used in investing activities during interim 2006. The change was
primarily due to the decrease in the purchase of property and equipment and the decrease in
restricted cash, offset by the purchase of minority interest common
stock.
Cash
used in financing activities during interim 2007 of $2.7 million
represents a $2.8
million increase in cash used in financing activities during interim 2006. The change was
primarily due to the decrease in proceeds from notes payable of
$.4 million and $2.4 million more cash
used in repayments of notes payable.
Website Access
Our website address is www.meadowvalley.com. On our website we make available, free of
charge, our annual report on Form 10-K, our most recent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current
reports on Form 8-K, Forms 3, 4, and 5 related to beneficial ownership of securities, code of
ethics and all amendments to those reports as soon as reasonably practicable after such material is
electronically filed with or furnished to the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.
The information on our website is not incorporated into, and is not part of, this report.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Market risk generally represents the risk that losses may occur in the values of financial
instruments as a result of movements in interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates and
commodity prices. We do not have foreign currency exchange rate market risk. We purchase
commodities, such as cement, aggregates and diesel fuel, at market prices and are not aware of any
financial instruments to hedge these commodity prices.
Our operations are likely to be affected by the level of general construction activity,
including the level of interest rates and availability of funds for construction projects. A
significant decrease in the level of general construction activity in any of the metropolitan areas
which we service may have a material adverse effect on our sales and earnings.
Interest Rate RiskFrom time to time we temporarily invest our excess cash in interest-bearing
securities issued by high-quality issuers. We monitor risk exposure to monies invested in
securities in our financial institutions. Due to the short time the investments are outstanding and
their general liquidity, these instruments are classified as cash equivalents in the condensed
consolidated balance sheet and do not represent a material interest rate risk. Our primary market
risk exposure for changes in interest rates relates to our long-term debt obligations. We manage
our exposure to changing interest rates principally through the use of a combination of fixed and
floating rate debt.
We evaluated the potential effect that near term changes in interest rates would have had on
the fair value of our interest rate risk sensitive financial instruments at June 30, 2007. Assuming
a 100 basis point increase in the prime interest rate at June 30, 2007, the potential increase in
the fair value of our debt obligations would have been
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approximately $.02 million at June 30, 2007.
See Note 3Notes payable in the accompanying June 30, 2007 condensed consolidated financial
statements.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
An evaluation as of the end of the period covered by this report was carried out under the
supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and
Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure
controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934). Based upon that evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer
concluded that those disclosure controls and procedures were effective in providing reasonable
assurance that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, is recorded, processed, summarized and
reported within the time periods specified in the Commissions rules and forms. In addition, there
has been no change in our internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 13a-15(f)
and 15d-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) that occurred during the period covered by
this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our
internal control over financial reporting.
It should be noted that any system of controls, however well designed and operated, can
provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the system are met. In
addition, the design of any control system is based in part upon certain assumptions about the
likelihood of future events. Because of these and other inherent limitations of control systems,
there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all
potential future conditions, regardless of how remote.
PART II OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
For information about litigation involving us, see Note 7 to the condensed consolidated
financial statements in Part I of this report, which we incorporate by reference into this Item 1.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
In addition to the other information set forth in this report, you should carefully consider
the factors discussed in Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the
year ended December 31, 2006, which could materially affect our business, financial condition or
future results. The risks described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K are not the only risks we
face. Additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be
immaterial also may materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and/or operating
results. There are no material changes to the risk factors included in our Annual Report on Form
10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006 during the six months ended June 30, 2007.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
None
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None
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Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
At the Companys Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on June 11, 2007, nominees for Class C
Directors of the Company, to hold office for a three year term, expiring in 2010, or until election
and qualification of their successors or until their resignation, death, disqualification or
removal from office were elected by the holders of Common Stock with the following vote:
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Withheld |
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votes/Abstentions |
Charles R. Norton |
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2,866,109 |
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1,516,125 |
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Bradley E. Larson |
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2,866,109 |
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1,516,125 |
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A proposal to ratify the selection of Semple, Marchal & Cooper, LLP as the independent
registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2007 was approved by the
holders of Common Stock with the following vote:
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Against |
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3,727,313
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424,879
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230,042
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A proposal introduced by a shareholder to act in the most expeditious manner, consistent with
effective tax considerations, to liquidate the Companys investment in Ready Mix, Inc. and
distribute the proceeds to the Companys shareholders was not approved by the holders of Common
Stock with the following vote:
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Affirmative |
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Against |
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Authority |
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Broker non- |
Votes |
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Votes |
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Withheld |
|
votes/Abstentions |
1,225,356
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2,194,053
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2,482
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Item 5. Other Information
None
Item 6. Exhibits
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Exhibits: |
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31.1
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Certification of Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 |
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31.2
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Certification of Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to Rules 13a-14 and 15d-14 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 |
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Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer Pursuant
to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act
of 2002 |
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SIGNATURE
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 thereunto duly authorized.
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MEADOW VALLEY CORPORATION
(Registrant)
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By |
/s/ Bradley E. Larson
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Bradley E. Larson |
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President and Chief Executive Officer August 13, 2007 |
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By |
/s/ David D. Doty
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David D. Doty |
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Chief Financial Officer August 13, 2007 |
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