10-Q
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 10-Q

 

 

(Mark One)

x QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
     SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2014

OR

 

¨ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
     SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Commission File No. 1-12173

 

 

Navigant Consulting, Inc.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Delaware   36-4094854

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

30 South Wacker Drive, Suite 3550, Chicago, Illinois 60606

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(312) 573-5600

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

 

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  x    NO  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    YES  x    NO  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

 

Large accelerated filer   x    Accelerated filer   ¨
Non-accelerated filer   ¨  (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)    Smaller reporting company   ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    YES  ¨    NO  x

As of April 25, 2014, 49,148,365 shares of the registrant’s common stock, par value $.001 per share, were outstanding.

 

 

 


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INDEX

 

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PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION

  

Item 1. Financial Statements

     3   

Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements

     7   

Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

     19   

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

     28   

Item 4. Controls and Procedures

     29   

PART II — OTHER INFORMATION

  

Item 1. Legal Proceedings

     30   

Item 1A. Risk Factors

     30   

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

     30   

Item 6. Exhibits

     31   

SIGNATURES

     32   

Forward-Looking Statements

Statements included in this report which are not historical in nature are “forward-looking statements” as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may generally be identified by words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “intend,” “estimate,” “expect,” “plan,” “outlook” and similar expressions. We caution readers that there may be events in the future that we are not able to accurately predict or control and the information contained in the forward-looking statements is inherently uncertain and subject to a number of risks that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in or implied by the forward-looking statements, including the factors described in the section entitled “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013 and Part I, Item 2 — Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in this report. We cannot guarantee any future results, levels of activity, performance or achievement, and we undertake no obligation to update any of the forward-looking statements contained in this report.

 

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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Financial Statements.

NAVIGANT CONSULTING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands)

 

     March 31,     December 31,  
     2014     2013  
     (unaudited)        

ASSETS

    

Current assets:

    

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 2,738      $ 1,968   

Accounts receivable, net

     186,519        167,066   

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

     27,257        24,554   

Deferred income tax assets

     12,799        17,314   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

     229,313        210,902   

Non-current assets:

    

Property and equipment, net

     44,182        44,338   

Intangible assets, net

     9,402        10,778   

Goodwill

     615,358        615,343   

Other assets

     24,328        22,836   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 922,583      $ 904,197   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

    

Current liabilities:

    

Accounts payable

   $ 10,973      $ 13,415   

Accrued liabilities

     10,978        12,691   

Accrued compensation-related costs

     37,301        78,610   

Income tax payable

     —          1,137   

Other current liabilities

     24,884        32,009   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     84,136        137,862   

Non-current liabilities:

    

Deferred income tax liabilities

     89,399        86,571   

Other non-current liabilities

     25,115        26,016   

Bank debt non-current

     120,835        56,673   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total non-current liabilities

     235,349        169,260   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     319,485        307,122   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Stockholders’ equity:

    

Common stock

     63        63   

Additional paid-in capital

     602,106        598,724   

Treasury stock

     (255,268     (247,106

Retained earnings

     265,614        254,735   

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

     (9,417     (9,341
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total stockholders’ equity

     603,098        597,075   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 922,583      $ 904,197   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

 

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NAVIGANT CONSULTING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(In thousands, except per share data)

 

     For the three months ended  
     March 31,  
     2014     2013  

Revenues before reimbursements

   $ 175,056      $ 183,134   

Reimbursements

     22,692        26,365   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total revenues

     197,748        209,499   

Cost of services before reimbursable expenses

     120,128        123,052   

Reimbursable expenses

     22,692        26,365   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total costs of services

     142,820        149,417   

General and administrative expenses

     33,102        32,566   

Depreciation expense

     4,309        3,730   

Amortization expense

     1,362        1,698   

Other operating costs (benefit):

    

Contingent acquisition liability adjustments, net

     (1,160     —     

Office consolidation, net

     —          208   

Gain on disposition of assets

     —          (1,715
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income

     17,315        23,595   

Interest expense

     838        1,225   

Interest income

     (89     (163

Other (income) expense, net

     82        (148
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations before income tax expense

     16,484        22,681   

Income tax expense

     6,114        9,566   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income from continuing operations

     10,370        13,115   

Income from discontinued operations, net of tax

     509        683   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

   $ 10,879      $ 13,798   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Basic per share data

    

Net income from continuing operations

   $ 0.21      $ 0.26   

Income from discontinued operations, net of tax

     0.01        0.01   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

   $ 0.22      $ 0.27   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Shares used in computing basic per share data

     48,906        50,295   

Diluted per share data

    

Net income from continuing operations

   $ 0.21      $ 0.26   

Income from discontinued operations, net of tax

     0.01        0.01   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

   $ 0.22      $ 0.27   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Shares used in computing diluted per share data

     50,477        51,360   

Net income

   $ 10,879      $ 13,798   

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax

    

Unrealized net loss, foreign currency translation

     (95     (5,341

Unrealized net loss on interest rate derivatives

     (19     (10

Reclassification adjustment on interest rate derivatives included in interest expense and income tax expense

     38        28   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Other comprehensive loss, net of tax

     (76     (5,323
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total comprehensive income, net of tax

   $ 10,803      $ 8,475   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

 

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NAVIGANT CONSULTING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(In thousands)

 

     Common
Stock
Shares
     Treasury
Stock
Shares
    Common
Stock
Par
Value
     Additional
Paid-In
Capital
    Treasury
Stock Cost
    Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
    Retained
Earnings
     Total Stock-
holders’
Equity
 

Balance at December 31, 2013

     62,802        (13,770     63        598,724       (247,106     (9,341     254,735         597,075  

Comprehensive income (loss)

     —           —          —           —          —          (76     10,879         10,803  

Issuances of common stock

     61        —          —           1,019       —          —          —           1,019  

Tax benefits on stock options exercised and restricted stock units vested

     —           —          —           172       —          —          —           172  

Vesting of restricted stock and restricted stock units, net of forfeitures and tax withholdings

     175        (33     —           (695     (599     —          —           (1,294

Share-based compensation expense

     10        (10     —           2,886       (172     —          —           2,714  

Repurchases of common stock

     —           (409     —           —          (7,391     —          —           (7,391
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Balance at March 31, 2014

     63,048        (14,222   $ 63      $ 602,106     $ (255,268   $ (9,417   $ 265,614       $ 603,098  
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

 

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NAVIGANT CONSULTING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands)

 

     For the three months ended  
     March 31,  
     2014     2013  

Cash flows from operating activities:

    

Net income

   $ 10,879     $ 13,798  

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities:

    

Depreciation expense

     4,309       3,730  

Accelerated depreciation—office consolidation

     —          208  

Amortization expense

     1,362       1,698  

Amortization expense – client-facing software

     64       73  

Share-based compensation expense

     2,714       2,545  

Accretion of interest expense

     164       219  

Deferred income taxes

     7,243       7,022  

Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable

     880       255  

Contingent acquisition liability adjustments, net

     (1,160     —     

Gain on disposition of assets

     —          (1,715

Gain on disposition of discontinued operations

     (509     —     

Changes in assets and liabilities (net of acquisitions and dispositions):

    

Accounts receivable

     (20,350     (16,944

Prepaid expenses and other assets

     (2,723     1,397  

Accounts payable

     (2,451     70  

Accrued liabilities

     (1,223     (1,373

Accrued compensation-related costs

     (41,322     (42,072

Income taxes payable

     (1,076     (5,544

Other liabilities

     (4,509     4,713  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash used in operating activities

     (47,708     (31,920

Cash flows from investing activities:

    

Purchases of property and equipment

     (6,492     (3,680

Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired

     (1,500     —     

Proceeds from dispositions, net of selling costs

     824       15,607  

Capitalized client-facing software

     (828     (1,368
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities

     (7,996     10,559  

Cash flows from financing activities:

    

Issuances of common stock

     1,019       1,071  

Repurchases of common stock

     (7,391     (6,194

Payments of contingent acquisition liabilities

     (107     (2,000

Repayments to banks

     (68,398     (102,680

Borrowings from banks

     132,354       134,114  

Other, net

     (1,009     (945
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net cash provided by financing activities

     56,468       23,366  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

     6       (118
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

     770       1,887  

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period

     1,968       1,052  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period

   $ 2,738     $ 2,939   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Supplemental Consolidated Cash Flow Information

 

     For the three months ended  
     March 31,  
     2014      2013  

Interest paid

   $ 494      $ 783  

Income taxes paid, net of refunds

   $ 1,615      $ 8,085  

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

 

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NAVIGANT CONSULTING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1. DESCRIPTION OF BUSINESS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

Navigant Consulting, Inc. (“we,” “us,” or “our”) is an independent specialty consulting firm that combines deep industry knowledge with technical expertise to enable companies to defend, protect and create value. We focus on industries and clients facing transformational change and significant regulatory and legal issues. We serve clients primarily in the healthcare, energy and financial services sectors which represent highly complex regulatory environments. Our professional service offerings include strategic, financial, operational, technology, risk management, compliance, investigative solutions and dispute resolution services. We provide our services to companies, legal counsel and governmental agencies. Our business is organized in four reporting segments — Disputes, Investigations & Economics; Financial, Risk & Compliance; Healthcare; and Energy.

The accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for interim reporting and do not include all of the information and disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP). The information contained herein includes all adjustments, consisting of normal and recurring adjustments except where indicated, which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the results of operations for the interim periods presented.

The results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2014 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the entire year ending December 31, 2014.

These unaudited interim consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and related notes as of and for the year ended December 31, 2013 included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 14, 2014 (2013 10-K).

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the unaudited consolidated financial statements and the related notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates and may affect future results of operations and cash flows. We have evaluated events and transactions occurring after the balance sheet date and prior to the date of the filing of this report.

2. ACQUISITIONS

On July 1, 2013, we acquired the assets of The Anson Group, LLC for an aggregate purchase price of $5.0 million, of which $3.0 million was paid in cash at closing and $2.0 million in deferred cash payments is payable in three equal installments on each of the first, second and third anniversaries of closing. Anson can also earn up to $3.0 million of additional payments based on the business achieving certain performance targets over a three-year period following the closing. We estimated the fair value of the contingent consideration on the date of closing to be $1.0 million. As part of the purchase price allocation, we recorded $0.1 million in property and equipment, $1.6 million in intangible assets and $4.3 million in goodwill. During the three months ended March 31, 2014, we recorded $0.2 million of other operating benefit reflecting a fair value adjustment (see Note – 11 Fair Value) to reduce the estimated contingent consideration obligation. The acquired business was integrated into our Disputes, Investigations & Economics segment. The purchase price paid in cash at closing was funded with borrowings under our credit facility.

 

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Pro Forma Information

The following supplemental unaudited pro forma financial information was prepared as if the 2013 acquisition noted above had occurred as of January 1, 2013. The following table was prepared for comparative purposes only and does not purport to be indicative of what would have occurred had the acquisition been made at that time or of results which may occur in the future (in thousands, except per share data).

 

     For the three months ended  
     March 31,  
     2014      2013  

Total revenues

   $ 197,748       $ 211,748   

Net income from continuing operations

   $ 10,370       $ 13,433   

Basic net income from continuing operations per basic share

   $ 0.21       $ 0.27   

Shares used in computing net income per basic share

     48,906         50,295   

Diluted net income from continuing operations per diluted share

   $ 0.21       $ 0.26   

Shares used in computing net income per diluted share

     50,477         51,360   

3. DISPOSITIONS AND DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS

On July 8, 2013, we sold the United Kingdom financial services advisory business within our Financial, Risk & Compliance segment. The transaction included the transition of 45 employees to the purchaser. As part of the transaction we received $1.4 million in cash, net of selling costs and a holdback for post-closing working capital adjustments. The sale agreement also allowed for contingent deferred proceeds of $2.5 million payable to us on the 13th month anniversary of the closing based on the achievement of certain performance targets. Contingent deferred proceeds are currently estimated to be zero. During the three months ended March 31, 2014, we recorded a $0.5 million gain which was included in income from discontinued operations, net of tax, related to the settlement of the holdback mentioned above.

The operating results of the United Kingdom financial services advisory business have been reported in accordance with ASC Topic 205 as “discontinued operations.” All other operations are considered “continuing operations.” Summarized operating results of the discontinued operations are presented in the following table (in thousands):

 

     For the three months ended  
     March 31,  
     2014      2013  

Revenues before reimbursements

   $ —         $ 4,123  

Total revenues

   $ —         $ 5,274  

Income from discontinued operations before income tax expense

   $ 509      $ 894  

Income tax expense from discontinued operations

   $ —         $ 211  

Income from discontinued operations, net of tax

   $ 509      $ 683  

On January 31, 2013, we sold a portion of the economics business within our Disputes, Investigations & Economics segment. This disposition facilitated the transition of four experts and certain engagements and approximately 40 other employees to the purchaser. In 2013, we received $15.6 million in cash, net of selling costs, for the sale. As part of the transaction, we recorded a $1.7 million gain in other operating benefit, which reflected a reduction of $7.4 million in goodwill and $6.5 million in working capital. The economics business remains as a continuing operation and as such did not qualify as discontinued operations.

 

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4. SEGMENT INFORMATION

Our business is assessed and resources are allocated based on the following four reportable segments:

 

    The Disputes, Investigations & Economics segment provides accounting, financial and economic analysis, as well as discovery support, data management and analytics, on a wide range of legal and business issues including disputes, investigations and regulatory matters. The clients of this segment are principally companies, along with their in-house counsel and law firms, as well as accounting firms, corporate boards and government agencies.

 

    The Financial, Risk & Compliance segment provides strategic, operational, valuation, risk management, investigative and compliance consulting to clients in the highly regulated financial services industry, including major financial and insurance institutions. This segment also provides anti-corruption solutions and anti-money laundering, valuation and restructuring consulting, litigation support and tax compliance services to clients in a broad variety of industries.

 

    The Healthcare segment provides strategic, operational, performance improvement and outsourcing solutions to clients across the healthcare landscape including health systems, physician practice groups, health insurance providers, government and life sciences companies. We assist clients on issues such as the shift to an outcomes and value-based reimbursements model, ongoing industry consolidation and reorganization, and the required implementation of a new medical coding system.

 

    The Energy segment provides management advisory services to utility, government and commercial clients. We focus on creating value for our clients by assisting in their implementation of new business models and creating sustainable excellence on issues ranging from asset investment management, integrated resource planning, renewables, distributed generation, energy efficiency and outage management and restoration.

The following information includes segment revenues before reimbursements, segment total revenues and segment operating profit. Certain unallocated expense amounts related to specific reporting segments have been excluded from segment operating profit to be consistent with the information used by management to evaluate segment performance. Segment operating profit represents total revenues less costs of services excluding long-term compensation expense attributable to consultants. Long-term compensation expense attributable to consultants includes share-based compensation expense and compensation expense attributed to certain retention incentives (see Note 7 — Share-based Compensation Expense and Note 8 — Supplemental Consolidated Balance Sheet Information). During the year ended December 31, 2013, we disposed of a portion of our Financial, Risk & Compliance segment and the results of operations from the disposed business have been classified as discontinued operations. As such, the segment information reflects results of segment operations on a continuing basis (see Note 3 – Dispositions and Discontinued Operations).

The information presented does not necessarily reflect the results of segment operations that would have occurred had the segments been stand-alone businesses.

 

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Information on the segment operations has been summarized as follows (in thousands):

 

     For the three months ended  
     March 31,  
     2014     2013  

Revenues before reimbursements:

    

Disputes, Investigations & Economics

   $ 76,032     $ 76,975  

Financial, Risk & Compliance

     31,411       37,641  

Healthcare

     44,735       43,583  

Energy

     22,878       24,935  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total revenues before reimbursements

   $ 175,056     $ 183,134  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total revenues:

    

Disputes, Investigations & Economics

   $ 82,084     $ 83,458  

Financial, Risk & Compliance

     37,998       47,329  

Healthcare

     50,366       49,191  

Energy

     27,300       29,521  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total revenues

   $ 197,748     $ 209,499  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Segment operating profit:

    

Disputes, Investigations & Economics

   $ 24,718     $ 25,817  

Financial, Risk & Compliance

     13,468       14,147  

Healthcare

     14,029       15,804  

Energy

     6,487       8,796  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total segment operating profit

     58,702       64,564  

Segment reconciliation to income from continuing operations before income tax expense:

    

Unallocated:

    

General and administrative expenses

     33,102       32,566  

Depreciation expense

     4,309       3,730  

Amortization expense

     1,362       1,698  

Other operating benefit, net

     (1,160     (1,507

Long-term compensation expense attributable to consultants (including share-based compensation expense)

     3,774       4,482  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating income

     17,315       23,595  

Interest and other expense, net

     831       914  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations before income tax expense

   $ 16,484     $ 22,681  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets allocated by segment include accounts receivable (net), certain retention-related prepaid assets, intangible assets and goodwill. The remaining assets are unallocated. Allocated assets by segment were as follows (in thousands):

 

     March 31,      December 31,  
     2014      2013  

Disputes, Investigations & Economics

   $ 454,400       $ 443,417   

Financial, Risk & Compliance

     95,731         89,498   

Healthcare

     174,120         173,066   

Energy

     101,767         101,851   

Unallocated assets

     96,565         96,365   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 922,583       $ 904,197   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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5. GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET

Goodwill consisted of (in thousands):

 

     March 31,     December 31,  
     2014     2013  

Goodwill

   $ 620,783      $ 620,768   

Less—accumulated amortization

     (5,425     (5,425
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Goodwill, net

   $ 615,358      $ 615,343   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Changes made to our goodwill balances during the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 were as follows (in thousands):

 

     Disputes,     Financial,                    
     Investigations     Risk &                 Total  
     & Economics     Compliance     Healthcare     Energy     Company  

Goodwill, net as of January 1, 2013

   $ 357,091      $ 56,982      $ 129,231      $ 76,628      $ 619,932   

Adjustments

     (35     (12     —          —          (47

Disposition

     (7,350     —          —          —          (7,350

Foreign currency

     (5,165     (158     —          (69     (5,392
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Goodwill, net as of March 31, 2013

   $ 344,541      $ 56,812      $ 129,231      $ 76,559      $ 607,143   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Goodwill, net as of January 1, 2014

     354,221        55,330        129,191        76,601        615,343   

Adjustments

     (38     (9     (3     —          (50

Foreign currency

     83        (17     —          (1     65   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Goodwill, net as of March 31, 2014

   $ 354,266      $ 55,304      $ 129,188      $ 76,600      $ 615,358   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

We performed our annual goodwill impairment test as of May 31, 2013. The key assumptions used in our annual impairment test included: internal projections completed during our most recent quarterly forecasting process; profit margin improvement generally consistent with our longer-term historical performance; revenue growth rates consistent with our longer-term historical performance also considering our near term investment plans and growth objectives; discount rates that were determined based on comparable discount rates for our peer group; company specific risk considerations; and cost of capital based on our historical experience. Each reporting unit’s estimated fair value depends on various factors including its expected ability to achieve profitable growth. Based on our assumptions, the estimated fair value of each reporting unit as of May 31, 2013 exceeded its net asset carrying value. Accordingly, there was no indication of impairment of our goodwill.

Based on our fair value assumptions as of May 31, 2013, the excess of estimated fair value over net asset carrying value of each of our reporting units approximated 7% for Disputes, Investigations & Economics, 54% for Financial, Risk & Compliance, 34% for Healthcare and 39% for Energy. If the estimated fair value of our Disputes, Investigations & Economics reporting unit decreases, there is risk that in future periods the second step of the goodwill impairment test will be required, and an impairment of goodwill could result. Our assumptions for this reporting unit include conservative growth assumptions for newly acquired businesses and future investments. Our results are dependent on the success of these businesses and investments and their future growth at the anticipated levels.

 

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We have reviewed our most recent financial projections and considered the impact of changes to our business and market conditions on our goodwill valuation and determined that no events or conditions have occurred or are expected to occur that would trigger a goodwill impairment test subsequent to our annual test. We will continue to monitor the factors and key assumptions used in determining the fair value of each of our reporting units. There can be no assurance that goodwill or intangible assets will not be impaired in the future. We will perform our next annual goodwill impairment test on May 31, 2014.

As we review our portfolio of services in the future, we may exit certain markets or reposition certain service offerings within our business. Consistent with past evaluations, further evaluations may result in redefining our operating segments and may impact a significant portion of one or more of our reporting units. As noted above, if such actions occur, they may be considered triggering events that would result in our performing an interim impairment test of our goodwill and an impairment test of our intangible assets.

Intangible assets consisted of (in thousands):

 

     March 31,     December 31,  
     2014     2013  

Intangible assets:

    

Customer lists and relationships

   $ 79,571      $ 79,514   

Non-compete agreements

     22,471        22,557   

Other

     24,100        24,297   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Intangible assets, at cost

     126,142        126,368   

Less: accumulated amortization

     (116,740     (115,590
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Intangible assets, net

   $ 9,402      $ 10,778   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Our intangible assets have estimated remaining useful lives ranging up to seven years which approximate the estimated periods of consumption. We will amortize the remaining net book values of intangible assets over their remaining useful lives. At March 31, 2014, our intangible assets consisted of the following (amounts in thousands, except year data):

 

     Weighted Average         

Category

   Remaining Years      Amount  

Customer lists and relationships, net

     3.2       $ 6,885   

Non-compete agreements, net

     3.8         1,477   

Other intangible assets, net

     1.7         1,040   
     

 

 

 

Total intangible assets, net

     3.1       $ 9,402   
     

 

 

 

Below is the estimated annual aggregate amortization expense to be recorded for the remainder of 2014 and in future years related to intangible assets at March 31, 2014 (in thousands):

 

Year Ending December 31,

   Amount  

2014 (April—December)

   $ 3,489   

2015

     2,965   

2016

     1,398   

2017

     802   

2018

     505   

Thereafter

     243   
  

 

 

 

Total

   $ 9,402   
  

 

 

 

 

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6. NET INCOME PER SHARE (EPS)

The components of basic and diluted shares (in thousands and based on the weighted average days outstanding for the periods) are as follows:

 

     For the three months ended  
     March 31,  
     2014      2013  

Basic shares

     48,906         50,295   

Employee stock options

     197         61   

Restricted stock and restricted stock units

     1,225         809   

Contingently issuable shares

     149         195   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Diluted shares

     50,477         51,360   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Antidilutive shares (1)

     49         590   

 

(1) Stock options with exercise prices greater than the average market price of our common stock during the respective time periods were excluded from the computation of diluted shares because the impact of including the shares subject to these stock options in the diluted share calculation would have been antidilutive.

7. SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION EXPENSE

Share-based compensation expense is recorded for restricted stock, restricted stock units, stock options and the discount given on employee stock purchase plan transactions.

The following table shows the amounts attributable to each category (in thousands):

 

     For the three months ended  
     March 31,  
     2014      2013  

Amortization of restricted stock and restricted stock unit awards

   $ 2,408       $ 2,132   

Amortization of stock option awards

     193         292   

Discount given on employee stock purchase transactions through our Employee Stock Purchase Plan

     113         88   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total share-based compensation expense

   $ 2,714       $ 2,512   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total share-based compensation expense consisted of the following (in thousands):

 

     For the three months ended  
     March 31,  
     2014      2013  

Cost of services before reimbursable expenses

   $ 1,442       $ 1,282   

General and administrative expenses

     1,272         1,230   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total share-based compensation expense

   $ 2,714       $ 2,512   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Share-based compensation expense attributable to consultants was included in cost of services before reimbursable expenses. Share-based compensation expense attributable to corporate management and support personnel was included in general and administrative expenses. Amounts are presented on a continuing operations basis.

At March 31, 2014, we had $11.2 million of total compensation costs related to unvested stock-based awards that have not been recognized as share-based compensation expense. The compensation costs will be recognized as an expense over the remaining vesting periods. The weighted average remaining vesting period is approximately 2 years. During the three months ended March 31, 2014, we granted an aggregate of 233,722 shares underlying restricted stock unit and stock option awards with an aggregate fair value of $3.3 million at the time of grant. These grants include certain awards that vest based on relative achievement of pre-established performance criteria.

 

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8. SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION

Accounts Receivable, net

The components of accounts receivable were as follows (in thousands):

 

     March 31,     December 31,  
     2014     2013  

Billed amounts

   $ 130,112      $ 121,335   

Engagements in process

     67,122        55,650   

Allowance for uncollectible accounts

     (10,715     (9,919
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Accounts receivable, net

   $ 186,519      $ 167,066   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Receivables attributable to engagements in process represent balances for services that have been performed and earned but have not been billed to the client. Services are generally billed on a monthly basis for the prior month’s services. Our allowance for uncollectible accounts is based on historical experience and management judgment and may change based on market conditions or specific client circumstances.

Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets

The components of prepaid expenses and other current assets were as follows (in thousands):

 

     March 31,      December 31,  
     2014      2013  

Notes receivable—current

   $ 4,843       $ 4,906   

Income tax receivable

     2,025         —     

Prepaid recruiting and retention incentives

     8,348         8,001   

Other prepaid expenses and other current assets

     12,041         11,647   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

   $ 27,257       $ 24,554   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Other Assets

The components of other assets were as follows (in thousands):

 

     March 31,      December 31,  
     2014      2013  

Notes receivable—non-current

   $ 5,462       $ 7,155   

Capitalized client-facing software

     7,850         5,586   

Prepaid recruiting and retention incentives – non-current

     6,665         6,773   

Prepaid expenses and other non-current assets

     4,351         3,322   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Other assets

   $ 24,328       $ 22,836   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Notes receivable represent unsecured employee loans. These loans were issued to recruit or retain certain senior-level consultants. The principal amount and accrued interest on these loans is either paid by the consultant or forgiven by us over the term of the loans so long as the consultant remains continuously employed by us and complies with certain contractual requirements. The expense associated with the forgiveness of the principal amount of the loans is amortized as compensation expense over the service period, which is consistent with the term of the loans.

Capitalized client-facing software is marketed or licensed to our clients. These amounts are amortized into cost of services before reimbursable expenses over their estimated remaining useful life. During the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, we capitalized and acquired $2.3 million and $1.4 million, respectively.

 

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Prepaid recruiting and retention incentives include sign-on and retention bonuses that are generally recoverable from an employee if the employee terminates employment prior to fulfilling his or her obligations to us. These amounts are amortized as compensation expense over the period in which they are recoverable from the employee, generally in periods up to six years. During the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, we granted $2.7 million and $2.6 million, respectively, of sign-on and retention bonuses, which have been included in current and non-current prepaid recruiting and retention incentives.

Property and Equipment, net

Property and equipment, net consisted of (in thousands):

 

     March 31,     December 31,  
     2014     2013  

Furniture, fixtures and equipment

   $ 64,802      $ 62,486   

Software

     44,856        43,867   

Leasehold improvements

     31,457        32,416   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Property and equipment, at cost

     141,115        138,769   

Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization

     (96,933     (94,431
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Property and equipment, net

   $ 44,182      $ 44,338   
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

During the three months ended March 31, 2014, we invested $4.1 million in our technology infrastructure and software. Additionally, we disposed of $1.8 million in fully depreciated assets. During the same period, we made a cash payment of $2.2 million relating to additions accrued in prior years.

Other Current Liabilities

The components of other current liabilities were as follows (in thousands):

 

     March 31,      December 31,  
     2014      2013  

Deferred acquisition liabilities

   $ 5,413       $ 5,773   

Deferred revenue

     14,612         19,503   

Deferred rent - short term

     1,671         997   

Other current liabilities

     3,188         5,736   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total other current liabilities

   $ 24,884       $ 32,009   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

The deferred acquisition liabilities at March 31, 2014 consisted of cash obligations related to definitive and contingent purchase price considerations recorded at net present value and fair value, respectively. During the three months ended March 31, 2014, we made cash payments of $0.1 million in connection with deferred contingent acquisition liabilities relating to prior period acquisitions. Additionally, we reduced the fair value of certain current contingent acquisition liabilities by $0.3 million during the quarter ended March 31, 2014 (see Note 11 – Fair Value).

The current portion of deferred rent relates to rent allowances and incentives on lease arrangements for our office facilities that expire at various dates through 2022.

Deferred revenue represents advance billings to our clients for services that have not yet been performed and earned.

 

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Other Non-Current Liabilities

The components of other non-current liabilities were as follows (in thousands):

 

     March 31,      December 31,  
     2014      2013  

Deferred acquisition liabilities

   $ 7,268       $ 8,038   

Deferred rent - long term

     10,070         10,642   

Other non-current liabilities

     7,777         7,336   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total other non-current liabilities

   $ 25,115       $ 26,016   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

The deferred acquisition liabilities at March 31, 2014 consisted of cash obligations related to definitive and contingent purchase price considerations recorded at net present value and fair value, respectively. As obligations become payable within the year these cash obligations are moved to other current liabilities. Additionally, we reduced the fair value of certain non-current contingent acquisition liabilities by $0.9 million during the quarter ended March 31, 2014 (see Note 11 – Fair Value).

The long-term portion of deferred rent relates to rent allowances and incentives on lease arrangements for our office facilities that expire at various dates through 2022.

At March 31, 2014, other non-current liabilities included $3.0 million of performance-based long-term incentive compensation liabilities. As part of our long-term incentive plan, we intend to issue long-term restricted stock units to select senior-level consultants and leaders based on the achievement of certain performance targets.

9. DERIVATIVES AND HEDGING ACTIVITY

During the three months ended March 31, 2014, the following interest rate derivatives were outstanding (summarized based on month of execution):

 

     Number of                      Total Notional Amount  

Month executed

   Contracts      Beginning Date    Maturity Date    Rate     (millions)  

November 2011

     1       May 31, 2012    May 31, 2015      0.98   $ 10.0   

December 2011

     2       December 31, 2012    December 31, 2015      1.17   $ 10.0   

March 2012

     1       June 29, 2012    June 30, 2015      1.01   $ 5.0   

May 2012

     1       June 28, 2013    May 27, 2016      1.15   $ 5.0   

We expect the interest rate derivatives to be highly effective against changes in cash flows related to changes in interest rates and have recorded the derivatives as a cash flow hedge. As a result, gains or losses related to fluctuations in the fair value of the interest rate derivatives are recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income and reclassified into interest expense as the variable interest expense on our bank debt is recorded. There was no ineffectiveness related to the interest rate derivatives during the three months ended March 31, 2014. During each of the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, we recorded $0.1 million in interest expense associated with differentials received or paid under the interest rate derivatives.

 

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10. BANK DEBT

Our credit agreement provides a $400.0 million revolving credit facility. At our option, subject to the terms and conditions specified in the credit agreement, we may elect to increase the commitments under the credit facility up to an aggregate amount of $500.0 million. The credit facility becomes due and payable in full upon maturity in September 2018. Borrowings and repayments under the credit facility may be made in multiple currencies including U.S. Dollars, Canadian Dollars, United Kingdom Pound Sterling and Euro.

At March 31, 2014, we had aggregate borrowings outstanding of $120.8 million, compared to $56.7 million at December 31, 2013. Based on our financial covenants at March 31, 2014, approximately $260 million in additional borrowings were available to us under the credit facility.

At our option, borrowings under the credit facility bear interest at a variable rate equal to an applicable base rate or LIBOR, in each case plus an applicable margin. For LIBOR loans, the applicable margin varies depending upon our consolidated leverage ratio (the ratio of total funded debt to adjusted EBITDA, as defined in the credit agreement). At March 31, 2014, the applicable margins on LIBOR and base rate loans were 1.00% and zero, respectively. Depending upon our performance and financial condition, our LIBOR loans will have applicable margins varying between 1.00% and 2.00%, and our base rate loans will have applicable margins varying between zero and 1.00%. Our average borrowing rate (including the impact of our interest rate derivatives; see Note 9 — Derivatives and Hedging Activity) was 3.1% and 2.6% for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively.

Our credit agreement contains certain financial covenants, including covenants that require that we maintain a consolidated leverage ratio of not greater than 3.25:1 (except for the first quarter of each calendar year when the covenant requires us to maintain a consolidated leverage ratio of not greater than 3.5:1) and a consolidated interest coverage ratio (the ratio of the sum of adjusted EBITDA (as defined in the credit agreement) and rental expense to the sum of cash interest expense and rental expense) of not less than 2.0:1. At March 31, 2014, under the definitions in the credit agreement, our consolidated leverage ratio was 1.1 and our consolidated interest coverage ratio was 5.3. In addition, the credit agreement contains customary affirmative and negative covenants (subject to customary exceptions), including covenants that limit our ability to incur liens or other encumbrances, make investments, incur indebtedness, enter into mergers, consolidations and asset sales, change the nature of our business and engage in transactions with affiliates, as well as customary provisions with respect to events of default. We were in compliance with the terms of our credit agreement at March 31, 2014; however, there can be no assurances that we will remain in compliance in the future.

11. FAIR VALUE

Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date (exit price). The inputs used to measure fair value are classified into the following hierarchy:

Level 1: Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities

Level 2: Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities, or unadjusted quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, or inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability

Level 3: Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability

We endeavor to utilize the best available information in measuring fair value. Financial assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.

Our interest rate derivatives (see Note 9 — Derivatives and Hedging Activity) are valued using counterparty quotations in over-the-counter markets. In addition, we incorporate credit valuation adjustments to appropriately reflect both our own nonperformance risk and the respective counterparty’s nonperformance risk. The credit valuation adjustments associated with our interest rate derivatives utilize Level 3 inputs, such as estimates of current credit spreads, to evaluate the likelihood of default by ourselves and our counterparties. However, at March 31, 2014, we assessed the significance of the impact on the overall valuation and believe that these adjustments are not significant. As such, our interest rate derivatives are classified within Level 2.

In certain instances our acquisitions provide for deferred contingent acquisition payments. These deferred payments are recorded at fair value at the time of acquisition and are included in other current and/or non-current liabilities on our consolidated balance sheets. We estimate the fair value of our deferred contingent acquisition liabilities using a probability-weighted discounted cash flow model. This fair value measure is based on significant inputs not observed in the market and thus represents a Level 3 measurement. Fair value measurements characterized within Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy are measured based on unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and reflect our own assumptions in measuring fair value.

 

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The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurements of our deferred contingent acquisition liabilities are our measures of the future profitability and related cash flows and discount rates. The fair value of our deferred contingent acquisition liabilities is reassessed on a quarterly basis based on assumptions provided to us by segment and business area leaders in conjunction with our business development and finance departments. Any change in the fair value estimate is recorded in the earnings of that period. During the three months ended March 31, 2014, we recorded $1.2 million in other operating benefit for a reduction in the liability reflecting changes in the fair value estimate of the deferred contingent consideration for certain acquisitions made in 2012 and 2013 (see Note 2 – Acquisitions). During the three months ended March 31, 2014, we settled $0.1 million in deferred contingent acquisition liabilities and recorded $0.1 million of imputed interest.

At March 31, 2014, the carrying value of our bank debt approximated fair value as it bears interest at variable rates. We consider the recorded value of our other financial assets and liabilities, which consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable and accounts payable, to approximate the fair value of the respective assets and liabilities at March 31, 2014 based upon the short-term nature of the assets and liabilities.

The following table summarizes our financial liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis at March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013 (in thousands):

 

     Quoted Prices in
Active Markets for
Identical Assets
(Level 1)
     Significant Other
Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
     Significant
Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
     Total  

At March 31, 2014

           

Interest rate derivatives, net

   $ —         $ 324       $ —         $ 324   

Deferred contingent acquisition liabilities

   $ —         $ —         $ 5,157       $ 5,157   

At December 31, 2013

           

Interest rate derivatives, net

   $ —         $ 355       $ —         $ 355   

Deferred contingent acquisition liabilities

   $ —         $ —         $ 6,322       $ 6,322   

 

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.

This Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations relates to, and should be read in conjunction with, our consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this report.

Overview

We are an independent specialty consulting firm that combines deep industry knowledge with broad technical expertise. We focus on industries and clients facing transformational change and significant regulatory and legal issues. We serve clients primarily in the healthcare, energy and financial services sectors which represent highly complex regulatory environments. Our professional service offerings include strategic, financial, operational, technology, risk management, compliance, investigative solutions and dispute resolution services. The nature of our services, as well as our clients’ demand for our services, are impacted not only by these regulatory and structural changes, but also by the United States and global economies and other significant events specific to our clients.

Our clients’ demand for our services ultimately drives our revenues and expenses. We derive our revenues from fees on services provided. The majority of our revenues are generated on a time and materials basis, though we also have engagements where fees are a fixed amount (either in total or for a period of time). We may also earn incremental revenues, in addition to hourly or fixed fees, which are contingent on the attainment of certain contractual milestones or objectives. We also recognize revenues from business referral fees or commissions on certain contractual outcomes. These performance-based and referral revenues may cause unusual variations in our quarterly revenues and results of operations. Revenue is also earned on a per unit or subscription basis. Regardless of the terms of our fee arrangements, our ability to earn those fees is reliant on deploying consultants with the experience and expertise to deliver services.

Our most significant expense is consultant compensation, which includes salaries, incentive compensation, amortization of sign-on and retention incentive payments, share-based compensation and benefits. Consultant compensation is included in cost of services before reimbursable expenses, in addition to sales and marketing expenses and the direct costs of recruiting and training consultants.

Our most significant overhead expenses are administrative compensation and benefits and office-related expenses. Administrative compensation includes salaries, incentive compensation, share-based compensation and benefits for corporate management and administrative personnel that indirectly support client engagements. Office-related expenses primarily consist of rent for our offices. Other administrative costs include bad debt expense, marketing, technology, finance and human capital management.

Because our ability to derive fees is largely reliant on the hiring and retention of personnel, the average number of full-time equivalents (FTE) and our ability to keep consultants utilized are important drivers of the business. The average number of FTE is adjusted for part-time status and takes into account hiring and attrition which occurred during the reporting period. Our average utilization rate as defined below provides a benchmark for how well we are managing our FTE’s in response to changing demand.

While hiring and retention of personnel are key to driving revenues, FTE levels and related consultant compensation in excess of demand drive additional costs that can negatively impact margin. From time to time, we hire independent contractors to supplement our consultants on certain engagements, which allows us to adjust staffing in response to changes in demand for our services, and manage our costs accordingly.

In connection with recruiting activities and business acquisitions, our general policy is to obtain non-solicitation covenants from senior and some mid-level consultants. Most of these covenants have restrictions that extend 12 months beyond the termination of employment. We utilize these contractual agreements and other agreements to reduce the risk of attrition and to safeguard our existing clients, staff and projects.

We continually review and adjust our consultants’ total compensation (including salaries, annual cash incentive compensation, other cash and share-based compensation, and benefits) to ensure that it is competitive within the industry and is consistent with our performance. We also monitor and adjust our bill rates according to then-current market conditions for our service offerings and within the various industries we serve.

In addition to investing in human capital resources, we invest in technology-related tools to enable our consultants to provide value to current and future clients as our business models change.

Acquisitions

Information regarding the purchase price, purchase price allocation and other details of significant businesses acquired, if any can be found in Note 2 – Acquisitions to the notes to our unaudited consolidated financial statements. Any material impact of our acquisitions, if any, may have had on our results from operations or segment results for the periods presented have been included in our discussion below.

 

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Dispositions and Discontinued Operations

During the year ended December 31, 2013, we had two dispositions. We sold the United Kingdom financial services advisory business within our Financial, Risk & Compliance segment. All significant cash flows from this business were eliminated, and we will have no continuing involvement in the operations of this business. As such, in accordance with ASC Topic 205, all operations of this disposed business were reflected as discontinued operations. In addition, we sold a portion of the economics business within our Disputes, Investigations & Economics segment. In accordance with ASC Topic 205, we consider the economics business within this segment to be continuing.

Additional information regarding these dispositions, including the required disclosures under ASC Topic 205, may be found in Note 3 – Dispositions and Discontinued Operations to the notes to our unaudited consolidated financial statements.

Prior period results have been reclassified to reflect continuing operations only unless otherwise stated.

Key Operating Metrics

The following key operating metrics provide additional operating information related to our continuing business and reporting segments. These key operating metrics may not be comparable to similarly-titled metrics at other companies. Our Technology, Data & Process businesses are comprised of technology enabled professional services, including e-discovery services and data analytics, technology solutions and data services, invoice and insurance claims processing, market research and benchmarking businesses.

 

    Average FTE is our average headcount during the reporting period adjusted for part-time status. Average FTE is further split between the following categories:

 

    Client Service FTE — combination of Consulting FTE and Technology, Data & Process FTE defined as follows:

 

    Consulting FTE — individuals assigned to client services who record time to client engagements; and

 

    Technology, Data & Process FTE — individuals in businesses primarily dedicated to maintaining and delivering the services described above and are not included in average bill rate and average utilization metrics described below.

 

    Non-billable FTE — individuals assigned to administrative and support functions, including office services, corporate functions and certain practice support functions.

 

    Period-end FTE — represents our headcount at the last day of the reporting period adjusted for part-time status. Consulting, Technology, Data & Process and Non-billable criteria also apply to period-end FTE.

 

    Average bill rate is calculated by dividing fee revenues before certain adjustments such as discounts and markups, by the number of hours associated with the fee revenues. Fee revenues and hours billed on performance-based services and related to Technology, Data & Process FTE are excluded from average bill rate.

 

    Average utilization rate is calculated by dividing the number of hours of our Consulting FTE who recorded time to client engagements during a period, by the total available working hours for these consultants during the same period (1,850 hours annually).

 

    Billable hours are the number of hours our Consulting FTE recorded time to client engagements during the reporting period.

 

    Segment operating profit represents total revenues less costs of services excluding long-term compensation expense attributable to consultants. Long-term compensation expense attributable to consultants includes share-based compensation expense and compensation expense attributable to retention incentives.

All FTE, utilization and average bill rate metric data provided in this report exclude the impact of independent contractors and project employees.

 

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Results of Operations

Results for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2013

 

                 2014 over  
                 2013  
     For the three months ended     Increase  
     March 31,     (Decrease)  
     2014     2013     Percentage  

Key operating metrics:

      

Average FTE

      

-Consulting

     1,541        1,528        0.9   

-Technology, Data & Process

     543        406        33.7   

-Non-billable

     542        540        0.4   

Period end FTE

      

-Consulting

     1,545        1,495        3.3   

-Technology, Data & Process

     555        399        39.1   

-Non-billable

     547        533        2.6   

Average bill rate

   $ 280      $ 275        1.8   

Utilization

     77     78     (1.3

Overview. During the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to the corresponding period in 2013, we reported a $2.7 million, or 20.9%, decrease in net income from continuing operations. The decrease was largely due to a 4.4% decline in revenues before reimbursements (RBR) for the current period combined with higher general and administrative costs and depreciation expense. Partially offsetting the decrease was lower cost of services before reimbursements, which decreased 2.4% over the prior year period and lower interest expense. The three months ended March 31, 2014 benefited from a fair value adjustment of $1.2 million to our deferred contingent acquisition liabilities.

Revenues before Reimbursements. For the three months ended March 31, 2014, RBR decreased 4.4% compared to the corresponding period in 2013. Including the impact of our acquisitions on a pro forma basis, RBR decreased 5.5% for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to the corresponding period in 2013. Our Healthcare segment’s RBR increased 2.6% for the three months ended March 31, 2014 over the corresponding period in 2013. Our Financial, Risk & Compliance segment’s RBR for the three months ended March 31, 2014 decreased 16.6% compared with the corresponding period in 2013 due to significant mortgage servicing review engagements in 2013 compared to 2014 and lower restructuring related revenue in 2014. Increased activity in regulatory compliance, including a large anti-money laundering engagement, partially offset the decrease within this segment. For the same period, our Energy segment’s RBR decreased 8.2% mainly due to fewer engagements relating to market analysis and pricing services. Our Disputes, Investigations & Economics segment’s RBR decreased 1.2% for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to the corresponding period in 2013 mainly due to the January 2013 sale of a portion of our economics business (see Note 3 – Dispositions and Discontinued Operations to the notes to our unaudited consolidated financial statements) offset by an increase in securities related engagements.

RBR included no performance-based fees for the three months ended March 31, 2014, compared to $0.8 million in the corresponding period in 2013. The decrease was primarily associated with our Healthcare segment.

Utilization levels for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 were 77% and 78%, respectively. Average bill rate increased 1.8% to $280. Average FTE—Consulting increased 0.9% for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to the corresponding period in 2013 mainly due to hiring within the Healthcare segment offset by planned and unplanned attrition within the Disputes, Investigations & Economics segment. Average FTE – Technology, Data & Process increased 33.7% mainly to support physician revenue cycle outsourcing engagements within our Healthcare segment.

Cost of Services Before Reimbursable Expenses. Cost of services before reimbursable expenses decreased 2.4% for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to the corresponding period in 2013. The decrease was mainly due to lower compensation costs associated with the Financial, Risk & Compliance segment. Severance expense relating to client service FTE’s for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013 was $0.5 million and $1.3 million, respectively. These decreases were partially offset by an increase in Healthcare segment wages due to the increase in Average FTE for this segment. Additionally, practice development, training and recruiting expenses were also higher for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to the corresponding period in 2013.

 

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General and Administrative Expenses. General and administrative expenses increased 1.6% for the three months ended March 31, 2014. The increase was mainly a result of higher corporate development-related costs, information technology costs and bad debt expense which were partially offset by a decrease in facilities expense and lower compensation expense due to the departure of certain senior corporate management in 2013. Bad debt expense for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to the corresponding period in 2013 was $0.9 million and $0.3 million, respectively. Days sales outstanding (DSO) was 78 days at March 31, 2014 compared to 77 days at March 31, 2013. The three months ended March 31, 2013 also benefited from a large collection of previously reserved accounts receivable balances. General and administrative expenses were 18.9% and 17.8% of RBR for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to the corresponding period in 2013, respectively, for the reasons discussed above.

Depreciation Expense. The increase in depreciation expense of 15.5% for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to the corresponding periods in 2013 was primarily due to increased technology infrastructure spending.

Amortization Expense. Amortization expense decreased 19.8% for the three months ended March 31, 2014, compared to the corresponding period in 2013. The decrease was due mainly to reduced amortization associated with certain intangible assets which became fully amortized as their useful lives came to term.

Other Operating Benefit – Contingent acquisition liability adjustment. During the three months ended March 31, 2014, we recorded a benefit of $1.2 million relating to fair value adjustments to our deferred contingent acquisition liabilities.

Other Operating Costs (Benefit) – Office consolidation. During the three months ended March 31, 2013, we recorded accelerated depreciation of $0.2 million in connection with the consolidation of one of our office locations.

Other Operating Costs (Benefit) – Gain on disposition of assets. During the three months ended March 31, 2013, we recorded a $1.7 million gain relating to the January 31, 2013 sale of a portion of our economics business within our Disputes, Investigations & Economics segment. The gain reflected proceeds of $15.6 million in cash, net of selling expenses and a reduction of $6.5 million of working capital and $7.4 million of goodwill.

Interest Expense. Interest expense decreased 31.6% for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to the corresponding period in 2013. This decrease was due to lower average borrowings for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to the corresponding period in 2013. The decrease was partially offset by a higher average borrowing rate for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to the corresponding period in 2013. Our average borrowing rates under our credit facility, including the impact of our interest rate derivatives (see Note 9 — Derivatives and Hedging Activity to the notes to our unaudited consolidated financial statements), were 3.1% and 2.6% for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The increase is primarily due to a higher proportion of higher base rate borrowing during 2014. See Note 10 – Bank Debt to the notes to our unaudited consolidated financial statements for further information on borrowings under our credit facility.

Income Tax Expense. Our effective income tax rate fluctuates based on the mix of income earned in various tax jurisdictions, including U.S. state and federal and foreign jurisdictions, which have different income tax rates as well as various permanent book to tax differences. It is also affected by discrete items which may not be consistent from year to year.

Our effective income tax rate on income from continuing operations was 37.1% and 42.2% for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The decrease in rates between periods is mainly a result of improved earnings in certain foreign jurisdictions including the utilization of certain valuation allowances which reduced income tax expense by $0.4 million during the period.

Income from Discontinued Operations, net of tax. Income from discontinued operations, net of tax was $0.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to $0.7 million for the corresponding period in 2013. During the year ended December 31, 2013, we sold the United Kingdom financial services advisory business within our Financial, Risk & Compliance segment. In connection with the sale, during the three months ended March 31, 2014, we received payment in full for a holdback receivable which we had partially reserved for possible working capital adjustments. Refer to Note 3 – Dispositions and Discontinued Operations to the notes to our unaudited financial statements for further details on our discontinued operations.

 

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Segment Results

Based on their size and importance, our operating segments are the same as our reporting segments. Our performance is assessed and resources are allocated based on the following four reporting segments:

 

    Disputes, Investigations & Economics

 

    Financial, Risk & Compliance

 

    Healthcare

 

    Energy

The following information includes segment revenues before reimbursements, segment total revenues and segment operating profit. Certain unallocated expense amounts related to specific reporting segments have been excluded from the calculation of segment operating profit to be consistent with the information used by management to evaluate segment performance (see Note 4 — Segment Information to the notes to our unaudited consolidated financial statements). Segment operating profit represents total revenues less cost of services excluding long-term compensation expense related to consultants. Long-term compensation expense attributable to consultants includes share-based compensation expense and compensation expense attributed to retention incentives (see Note 8 — Supplemental Consolidated Balance Sheet Information to the notes to our unaudited consolidated financial statements). Key operating metric definitions are provided above.

The information presented does not necessarily reflect the results of segment operations that would have occurred had the segments been stand-alone businesses. Prior period segment data has been reclassified to be consistent with the presentation in the current period.

Disputes, Investigations & Economics

 

                 2014 over  
                 2013  
     For the three months ended     Increase  
     March 31,     (Decrease)  
     2014     2013     Percentage  

Revenues before reimbursements (in 000s)

   $ 76,032      $ 76,975        (1.2

Total revenues (in 000s)

   $ 82,084      $ 83,458        (1.6

Segment operating profit (in 000s)

   $ 24,718      $ 25,817        (4.3

Key segment operating metrics:

      

Segment operating profit margin

     32.5     33.5     (3.0

Average FTE—Consulting

     526        570        (7.7

Average FTE—Technology, Data & Process

     197        192        2.6   

Average utilization rates based on 1,850 hours

     75     75     —     

Average bill rate

   $ 361      $ 345        4.6   

The Disputes, Investigations & Economics segment provides accounting, financial and economic analysis, as well as discovery support, data management and analytics, on a wide range of legal and business issues including disputes, investigations and regulatory matters. The clients of this segment are principally companies, along with their in-house counsel and law firms, as well as accounting firms, corporate boards and government agencies.

RBR for this segment decreased 1.2% for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to the corresponding period in 2013. The decrease in RBR was mainly due to the January 2013 sale of a portion of the economics business within the segment (see Note 3 – Dispositions and Discontinued Operations to the notes to our unaudited consolidated financial statements for further information on the sale) and other departures. In addition, lower demand for forensic accounting services during the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to the corresponding period in 2013 contributed to the decrease. These decreases were partially offset by increased activity in international arbitration, financial services disputes and new business from a third quarter 2013 acquisition in healthcare disputes (see Note 2 – Acquisitions to the notes to our unaudited consolidated financial statements). Including the impact of the segment’s acquisitions on a pro forma basis, RBR decreased 3.8% for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to the corresponding period in 2013. Average FTE—Consulting decreased 7.7% for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to the corresponding period in 2013, mainly due to planned and unplanned attrition. For the same period, average FTE – Technology, Data & Process increased 2.6%. Average bill rate increased 4.6% for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to the corresponding period in 2013. Utilization was flat for the same period. For the three months ended March 31, 2014, segment operating profit decreased $1.1 million and segment operating profit margins decreased 1.0 percentage point compared to the corresponding period in 2013.

 

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Financial, Risk & Compliance

 

                 2014 over  
                 2013  
     For the three months ended     Increase  
     March 31,     (Decrease)  
     2014     2013     Percentage  

Revenues before reimbursements (in 000s)

   $ 31,411      $ 37,641        (16.6

Total revenues (in 000s)

   $ 37,998      $ 47,329        (19.7

Segment operating profit (in 000s)

   $ 13,468      $ 14,147        (4.8

Key segment operating metrics:

      

Segment operating profit margin

     42.9     37.6     14.1   

Average FTE—Consulting

     249        216        15.3   

Average utilization rates based on 1,850 hours

     84     79     6.3   

Average bill rate

   $ 273      $ 274        (0.4

The Financial, Risk & Compliance segment provides strategic, operational, valuation, risk management, investigative and compliance consulting to clients in the highly regulated financial services industry, including major financial and insurance institutions. This segment also provides anti-corruption solutions and anti-money laundering, valuation and restructuring consulting, litigation support and tax compliance services to clients in a broad variety of industries.

The financial services advisory business based in the United Kingdom was sold on July 8, 2013 (see Note 3 – Dispositions and Discontinued Operations to the notes to our unaudited consolidated financial statements), and as such, the results of this disposed business for the prior year are presented in discontinued operations.

RBR for this segment decreased 16.6% for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to the corresponding period in 2013. RBR for the current period reflected decreased RBR from mortgage servicing review engagements and restructuring-related services partially offset by increased activity in regulatory compliance, including a large anti-money laundering engagement and new financial services engagements within the United States. Average FTE – Consulting increased 15.3% for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to the corresponding period in 2013 due to increased demand for financial services within the United States and regulatory compliance businesses offset by fewer restructuring-related professionals. Average bill rate decreased slightly for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to the corresponding period in 2013. Utilization increased 6.3% for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to the corresponding period in 2013 which reflected the impact of a recent increase in regulatory compliance activity, including a large anti-money laundering engagement, and activity relating to financial services engagements within the United States. Segment operating profit decreased $0.7 million and segment operating profit margins increased 5.3 percentage points reflecting higher utilization and lower performance-based incentive compensation expense.

 

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Healthcare

 

                 2014 over  
                 2013  
     For the three months ended     Increase  
     March 31,     (Decrease)  
     2014     2013     Percentage  

Revenues before reimbursements (in 000s)

   $ 44,735      $ 43,583        2.6   

Total revenues (in 000s)

   $ 50,366      $ 49,191        2.4   

Segment operating profit (in 000s)

   $ 14,029      $ 15,804        (11.2

Key segment operating metrics:

      

Segment operating profit margin

     31.4     36.3     (13.5

Average FTE—Consulting

     443        420        5.5   

Average FTE—Technology, Data & Process

     293        168        74.4   

Average utilization rates based on 1,850 hours

     78     81     (3.7

Average bill rate

   $ 255      $ 250        2.0   

The Healthcare segment provides strategic, operational, performance improvement and outsourcing solutions to clients across the healthcare landscape including health systems, physician practice groups, health insurance providers, government and life sciences companies. We assist clients on issues such as a shift to an outcomes and value-based reimbursements model, ongoing industry consolidation and reorganization, and the required implementation of a new medical coding system.

RBR for this segment increased 2.6% for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to the corresponding period in 2013. RBR for the current period reflected continued strength for physician performance improvement solutions and revenue cycle outsourcing services offset by a decrease in performance-based fees and strategy related services as certain large projects wound down during the second half of 2013. Average FTE – Consulting increased 5.5% in the period, while utilization decreased 3.7% to 78% for the three months ended March 31, 2014, due in part to delayed ramp up of certain projects as well as the impact of unusually harsh weather conditions impacting clients and consultants. Average FTE - Technology increased 74.4% for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to the corresponding period in 2013 mainly due to our physician revenue cycle outsourcing group. Average bill rate increased 2.0% for the same period mainly due to rate increases. For the three months ended March 31, 2014, segment operating profit decreased $1.8 million, and segment operating profit margin decreased 4.9 percentage points compared to the corresponding period in 2013 reflecting mix of engagements, lower utilization and increased wages and training expense for new hires as well as additional technology-related expense.

 

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Energy

 

                 2014 over  
                 2013  
     For the three months ended     Increase  
     March 31,     (Decrease)  
     2014     2013     Percentage  

Revenues before reimbursements (in 000s)

   $ 22,878      $ 24,935        (8.2

Total revenues (in 000s)

   $ 27,300      $ 29,521        (7.5

Segment operating profit (in 000s)

   $ 6,487      $ 8,796        (26.3

Key segment operating metrics:

      

Segment operating profit margin

     28.4     35.3     (19.5

Average FTE—Consulting

     323        322        0.3   

Average FTE—Technology, Data & Process

     53        46        15.2   

Average utilization rates based on 1,850 hours

     73     78     (6.4

Average bill rate

   $ 187      $ 191        (2.1

The Energy segment provides management advisory services to utility, government and commercial clients. We focus on creating value for our clients by assisting in their implementation of new business models and creating sustainable excellence on issues ranging from asset investment management, integrated resource planning, renewables, distributed generation, energy efficiency and outage management and restoration.

RBR for this segment decreased 8.2% for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to the corresponding period in 2013. RBR for the current period reflects fewer engagements relating to market analysis and pricing services. Utilization decreased 6.4% for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to the corresponding period in 2013. Average FTE – Technology, Data & Process increased 15.2% for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to the corresponding period in 2013 as demand for the segment’s benchmarking and research services strengthened. For the three months ended March 31, 2014, segment operating profit decreased $2.3 million and segment operating profit margin decreased 6.9 percentage points compared to the corresponding period in 2013 due to an increase in wages as a result of new hires and lower utilization.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Our cash flow activities were as follows (in thousands) for the three months ended March 31,

 

     2014     2013  

Net cash used in operating activities

   $ (47,708   $ (31,920

Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities

   $ (7,996   $ 10,559   

Net cash provided by financing activities

   $ 56,468      $ 23,366   

Generally, our net cash used in operating activities is funded by our day to day operating activities and augmented by borrowings under our credit facility. First quarter operating cash requirements are generally higher due to payment of our annual incentive bonuses while subsequent quarters’ cash requirements are generally lower. During the three months ended March 31, 2014, we continued our share repurchase program initiated in the fourth quarter of 2011. Our cash equivalents are primarily limited to money market accounts or ‘A’ rated securities, with maturity dates of 90 days or less.

We calculate accounts receivable DSO by dividing the accounts receivable balance, net of reserves and deferred revenue credits, at the end of the quarter, by daily revenue. Daily revenues are calculated by taking quarterly revenue divided by 90 days, approximately equal to the number of days in a quarter. DSO was 78 days at March 31, 2014, compared to 77 days at March 31, 2013. DSO is reported on a historical basis and is inclusive of discontinued operations. As DSO increases, we have less operating funds available for operating activities and our borrowings under our credit facility may increase.

 

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Operating Activities

Net cash used in operating activities was $47.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to $31.9 million for the corresponding period in 2013. The increase in cash used in operating activities was primarily due lower accounts receivable collections, lower net income from continuing operations and less deferred revenue in 2014 compared to 2013.

Investing Activities

Net cash used in investing activities was $8.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to cash provided by investing activities of $10.6 million for the corresponding period in 2013. During the three months ended March 31, 2013, we received $15.6 million in proceeds from a disposition (see Note 3 – Dispositions and Discontinued Operations to the notes to our unaudited consolidated financial statements). In addition, higher capital expenditures in 2014 primarily associated with increased technology infrastructure spending contributed to the decrease in cash provided by investing activities for the current period.

Financing Activities

Net cash provided by financing activities was $56.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014 compared to $23.4 million for the corresponding period in 2013. The increase in cash provided by financing activities was primarily due to higher borrowings under our credit facility as a result of lower accounts receivable billing and collections in the current year as well as higher investing activity requirements driven in part by sale proceeds which were received in 2013 but not in 2014 and higher capital expenditures in 2014. In addition, during the three months ended March 31, 2014, we purchased 408,992 shares of our common stock in the open market for $7.4 million compared to 513,200 shares for $6.2 million during the three months ended March 31, 2013.

Debt, Commitments and Capital

For further information regarding our debt, see Note 10 – Bank Debt to the notes to our unaudited consolidated financial statements.

At March 31, 2014 we had total contractual obligations of $223.2 million. The following table shows the components of our significant commitments at March 31, 2014 by the scheduled years of payments (in thousands):

 

Contractual Obligations

   Total      2014      2015 to 2016      2017 to 2018      Thereafter  

Deferred acquisition liabilities (a)

   $ 12,681       $ 5,414       $ 4,673       $ 2,594       $ —     

Purchase agreements (b)

     4,018         1,764         2,254         —           —     

Revolving credit facility (c)

     120,835         —           —           120,835         —     

Lease commitments

     85,703         16,000         32,937         20,047         16,719   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total contractual obligations

   $ 223,237       $ 23,178       $ 39,864       $ 143,476       $ 16,719   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

a) At March 31, 2014, we had $12.7 million in liabilities relating to deferred acquisition liability obligations (reflected in the table above). Of this balance, $5.2 million is in the form of contingent acquisition liability obligations which were recorded at estimated fair value and discounted to present value. Settlement of the liabilities is contingent upon certain acquired businesses meeting performance targets. Assuming each of these acquisitions reach its maximum target, our maximum deferred acquisition liability would have been $22.5 million at March 31, 2014.

 

b) We have obligations recorded in other current liabilities and other non-current liabilities of approximately $4.0 million (reflected in the table above) relating to costs associated with information technology purchases associated with our Technology, Data & Process businesses.

 

c) Interest incurred on amounts we borrow under our credit facility vary based on relative borrowing levels, fluctuations in the variable interest rates and the applicable margin we pay over those interest rates. As such, we are unable to quantify our future obligations relating to interest on borrowing under our credit facility. See Note 10 – Bank Debt to the notes to our unaudited consolidated financial statements for further information on our credit facility.

On October 25, 2011, our board of directors extended until December 31, 2014 its previous authorization to repurchase up to $100.0 million of our common stock in open market or private transactions. On February 11, 2014, our board of directors increased the stock repurchase authorization by approximately $50.0 million and extended the authorization to December 31, 2015. As increased and extended, we are authorized to repurchase up to $100.0 million in shares of our common stock during the two year period ending December 31, 2015. During the three months ended March 31, 2014, we repurchased 408,992 shares for $7.4 million. Through March 31, 2014, we have repurchased an aggregate of 4,304,418 shares for approximately $57.1 million under this program.

 

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We believe that our current cash and cash equivalents, future cash flows from operations and borrowings under our credit facility will provide adequate liquidity to fund anticipated short-term and long-term operating activities. However, in the event we make significant cash expenditures in the future for major acquisitions or other unanticipated activities, we may require more liquidity than is currently available to us under our credit facility and may need to raise additional funds through debt or equity financing, as appropriate. In addition, if our lenders are not able to fund their commitments due to disruptions in the financial markets or otherwise, our liquidity could be negatively impacted.

As we further develop our margin improvement goals, we anticipate taking certain actions which may include compensation and staffing alignment, improved practice cost management and targeted general and administrative cost reductions. Such actions may result in additional severance expense. We continue to evaluate under-performing practice areas and are considering various options to improve our overall financial results.

Off-balance Sheet Arrangements

We do not maintain any off-balance sheet arrangements, transactions, obligations or other relationships with unconsolidated entities that would be expected to have a material current or future impact on our financial condition or results of operations.

Critical Accounting Policies

There have been no material changes to our critical accounting policies and estimates from the information provided in Part II, Item 7 — “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations — Critical Accounting Policies” in our 2013 10-K.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In March 2013, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2013-05 – Foreign Currency Matters (Topic 830). This update clarifies when to release the cumulative translation adjustment into net income when a parent of a foreign subsidiary sells a portion or all of its investment in a foreign entity. This guidance becomes effective for year end and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2013 and early adoption was permitted. As permitted we adopted this standard as of January 1, 2013, in connection with the United Kingdom sale of financial services advisory business.

 

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

Our primary exposure to market risk relates to changes in interest rates and foreign currencies. The interest rate risk is associated with borrowings under our credit facility and our investment portfolio, classified as cash equivalents. The foreign currency risk is associated with our operations in foreign countries.

At March 31, 2014, borrowings under our credit facility bear interest, in general, based on a variable rate equal to an applicable base rate (equal to the higher of a reference prime rate or one half of one percent above the federal funds rate) or LIBOR, in each case plus an applicable margin. We are exposed to interest rate risk relating to the fluctuations in LIBOR. We use interest rate swap agreements to manage our exposure to fluctuations in LIBOR.

At March 31, 2014, our interest rate derivatives effectively fixed our LIBOR base rate on $30.0 million of our debt. Based on borrowings under the credit facility at March 31, 2014 and after giving effect to the impact of our interest rate derivatives, our interest rate exposure was limited to $90.8 million of debt, and each quarter point change in market interest rates would have resulted in approximately a $0.2 million change in annual interest expense.

At March 31, 2014, our cash equivalents were primarily limited to money market accounts or ‘A’ rated securities, with maturity dates of 90 days or less. These financial instruments are subject to interest rate risk and will decline in value if interest rates rise. Because of the short periods to maturity of these instruments, an increase in interest rates would not have a material effect on our financial position or results of operations.

We operate in various foreign countries, which exposes us to market risk associated with foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations. At March 31, 2014, we had net assets of approximately $72.8 million with a functional currency of the United Kingdom Pound Sterling and $21.4 million with a functional currency of the Canadian Dollar related to our operations in the United Kingdom and Canada, respectively. At March 31, 2014, we had net assets denominated in the non-functional currency of approximately $1.5 million. As such, a ten percent change in the value of the local currency would have resulted in $0.1 million foreign currency gain or loss in our results of operations. Excess cash balances held outside the United States are immaterial to our overall financial position, and therefore, we have limited exposure to repatriating funds back to the United States.

 

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Item 4. Controls and Procedures.

We maintain disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Exchange Act”)) that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time frames specified in SEC rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. Any system of controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives.

An evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report, was made under the supervision and with the participation of our management including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer. Based upon this evaluation, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

During the quarter ended March 31, 2014, we implemented internal controls consistent with the framework published by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission, Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013). There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended March 31, 2014 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

 

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PART II — OTHER INFORMATION

 

Item 1. Legal Proceedings.

We are not party to any material legal proceedings.

 

Item 1A. Risk Factors.

There have been no material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.

 

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.

The following table sets forth repurchases of our common stock during the first quarter of 2014:

 

                   Total Number of      Approximate  
                   Shares Purchased as      Dollar Value of  
                   Part of Publicly      Shares That May Yet be  
     Total Number of      Average Price      Announced Plans or      Purchased Under the  

Period

   Shares Purchased(a)      Paid per Share      Programs(b)      Plans or Programs(b)  

Jan 1—31, 2014

     135,806       $ 18.70         135,300       $ 97,470,243   

Feb 1—28, 2014

     134,392       $ 17.40         134,392       $ 95,132,403   

Mar 1—31, 2014

     172,146       $ 18.12         139,300       $ 92,609,053   
  

 

 

       

 

 

    

Total

     442,344       $ 18.08         408,992       $ 92,609,053   
  

 

 

       

 

 

    

 

(a) Includes 33,352 shares of our common stock withheld by us to satisfy individual tax withholding obligations in connection with the vesting of restricted stock during the period.
(b) On October 25, 2011, our board of directors extended until December 31, 2014 its previous authorization to repurchase up to $100 million of our common stock in open market or private transactions. On February 11, 2014, our board of directors increased the stock repurchase authorization by approximately $50 million and extended the authorization to December 31, 2015. As increased and extended, we are authorized to repurchase up to $100 million in shares of our common stock during the two year period ending December 31, 2015.

 

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Item 6. Exhibits.

The following exhibits are filed with this report:

 

Exhibit No.

   Description
10.1    Second Amendment to Credit Agreement, dated as of February 19, 2014, among Navigant Consulting, Inc., the other Borrowers party thereto, the Guarantors party thereto and the Lenders from time to time party thereto, including Bank of America, N.A., as Administrative Agent.
10.2    Form of Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement.
10.3    Form of Performance-Based Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement.
10.4    Form of Stock Option Award Agreement.
10.5    Form of Amendment to Stock Option Award Agreement (Extending Post-Termination Exercise Period for Outstanding Stock Options Held by Mr. Goodyear).
31.1    Certification of Chief Executive Officer required by Rule 13a-14 of the Securities Exchange Act.
31.2    Certification of Chief Financial Officer required by Rule 13a-14 of the Securities Exchange Act.
32.1    Certification of Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title 18 of the United States Code.
101    Interactive Data File.

 

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SIGNATURES

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.

 

Navigant Consulting, Inc.
By:  

/S/ JULIE M. HOWARD

 

Julie M. Howard

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

By:  

/S/ LUCINDA M. BAIER

 

Lucinda M. Baier

Executive Vice President and

Chief Financial Officer

Date: April 30, 2014

 

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