RCM Technologies, Inc. Announces Third Quarter Results


PENNSAUKEN, N.J., Nov. 08, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RCM Technologies, Inc. (NasdaqGM: RCMT), a premier provider of business and technology solutions designed to enhance and maximize the operational performance of its customers through the adaptation and deployment of advanced engineering, specialty health care and information technology services, today announced financial results for the thirteen and thirty-nine week periods ended September 29, 2018.

RCM Technologies reported revenues of $42.6 million for the thirteen week period ended September 29, 2018, a 2.9% decrease as compared to $43.8 million for the thirteen week period ended September 30, 2017 (the comparable prior year period). Gross profit was $11.0 million for the thirteen week period ended September 29, 2018, a 6.2% decrease as compared to $11.7 million for the comparable prior year period.  The Company experienced operating income of $1.2 million for the current quarter as compared to $1.6 million for the comparable prior year period.  Net income was $0.7 million, or $0.06 per diluted share, for the current quarter as compared to net income of $1.0 million, or $0.08 per diluted share, for the comparable prior year period.

RCM Technologies reported revenues of $145.1 million for the thirty-nine week period ended September 29, 2018, a 6.9% increase as compared to $135.7 million for the thirty-nine week period ended September 30, 2017 (the comparable prior year period). Gross profit was $36.3 million for the thirty-nine week period ended September 29, 2018, a 2.0% increase as compared to $35.6 million for the comparable prior year period.  The Company experienced operating income of $3.8 million for the current year period as compared to $3.5 million for the comparable prior year period.  Net income was $2.1 million, or $0.17 per diluted share, for the current year period as compared to net income of $1.8 million, or $0.15 per diluted share, for the comparable prior year period.

The Company had adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) of $1.6 million for the thirteen weeks ended September 29, 2018, a 21.9% decrease as compared to $2.0 million for the comparable prior year period.  The Company had adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) of $6.4 million for the thirty-nine weeks ended September 29, 2018, a 16.0% increase as compared to $5.5 million for the comparable prior year period.  A reconciliation of adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP) to EBITDA (non-GAAP) and net income (GAAP) can be found on the fourth page of this press release.

The Company experienced $1.4 million in severance, professional fees and other charges for the thirty-nine week period ended September 29, 2018.  These charges include severance accrued for the Company’s former chief executive officer and related payroll taxes, continuation of certain benefits and professional fees, totaling approximately $0.9 million.  The additional charges of $0.5 million incurred related to transactional financial advisory fees, legal fees associated with defending a frivolous lawsuit with a competitor of the Company, and search fees associated with hiring a senior executive.  The Company did not incur any such charges in the comparable prior year period. The Company incurred charges of $0.8 million for increases to contingent consideration for the thirty-nine week period ended September 30, 2017.  The increase can be principally attributed to the PCI acquisition.  Since the PCI acquisition was for stock in Canada the increase in purchase price is not tax deductible and is treated as a permanent difference. There was no change to contingent consideration for the thirty-nine week period ended September 29, 2018.

Bradley Vizi, Executive Chairman of RCM Technologies, commented, “Though third quarter operating income came in at the low end of our expectation, as the result of project timing within Engineering Services, we believe that we are well positioned to deliver a strong finish to the year and enter 2019 with momentum. On a year-to-date basis, our 2018 adjusted EBITDA of $6.4MM exceeds 2017 by a robust 16%.”

Kevin Miller, Chief Financial Officer of RCM Technologies, added, “We generated $5.7 million in cash flow from operations during our third quarter of 2018. We believe we will see good cash flow from operations in the fourth quarter as we look to strengthen our balance sheet.”

Conference Call
On Friday, November 9, 2018, RCM Technologies will host a conference call to discuss these results. The call will begin at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time.  The dial-in number is (800) 285-6670.

About RCM
RCM Technologies, Inc. is a premier provider of business and technology solutions designed to enhance and maximize the operational performance of its customers through the adaptation and deployment of advanced information technology and engineering services.  RCM is an innovative leader in the delivery of these solutions to commercial and government sectors.  RCM is also a provider of specialty healthcare services to major health care institutions and educational facilities. RCM’s offices are located in major metropolitan centers throughout North America.  Additional information can be found at www.rcmt.com.

The Statements contained in this release that are not purely historical are forward-looking statements within the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and are subject to various risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause the Company's actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.  These statements often include words such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “continue,” “estimate,” “project,” “intend,” “believe,” “plan,” “seek,” “could,” “can,” “should,” “are confident” or similar expressions.  In addition, statements that are not historical should also be considered forward-looking statements. These statements are based on assumptions that we have made in light of our experience in the industry, as well as our perceptions of historical trends, current conditions, expected future developments and other factors we believe are appropriate in these circumstances.  Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, those relating to demand for the Company’s services, expectations regarding our future revenues and other financial results, our pipeline and potential project wins and our expectations for growth in our business. Such statements are based on current expectations that involve a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, which may cause actual events to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.  Risk, uncertainties and other factors may emerge from time to time that could cause the Company’s actual results to differ from those indicated by the forward-looking statements. Investors are directed to consider such risks, uncertainties and other factors described in documents filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. The Company assumes no obligation (and expressly disclaims any such obligation) to update any forward-looking statements contained in this release as a result of new information or future events or developments, except as may be required by law.


RCM Technologies, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
(Unaudited)
 (In Thousands, Except Share and Per Share Amounts)

 Thirteen Week Periods Ended 
 September 29,
2018
 September 30,
2017
 
Revenues$42,559 $43,827 
Cost of services31,571 32,109 
Gross profit10,988 11,718 
Selling, general and administrative9,412 9,700 
Depreciation and amortization344 422 
Operating income1,232 1,596 
Other expense, net(295)(154)
Income before income taxes937 1,442 
Income tax expense253 422 
Net income$684 $1,020 
     
Diluted net earnings per share data$0.06 $0.08 


 Thirty-Nine Week Periods Ended 
 September 29,
2018
 September 30,
2017
 
Revenues$145,081 $135,680 
Cost of services108,803 100,097 
Gross profit36,278 35,583 
Selling, general and administrative29,909 30,092 
Depreciation and amortization1,156 1,229 
Severance, professional fees and other charges1,371 - 
Change in contingent consideration- 781 
Operating income3,842 3,481 
Other expense, net(990)(371)
Income before income taxes2,852 3,110 
Income tax expense736 1,351 
Net income$2,116 $1,759 
     
Diluted net earnings per share data$0.17 $0.15 


RCM Technologies, Inc.
Summary Consolidated Selected Balance Sheet Data
 (In Thousands)


 September 29,
2018
     December 30,
2017
 
 (Unaudited)   
Cash and cash equivalents$710 $2,851 
Accounts receivable, net$46,663 $46,080 
Total current assets$55,685 $55,639 
Total assets$73,428 $73,279 
Total current liabilities$22,687 $22,188 
Borrowing under line of credit$24,460 $27,279 
Net debt (borrowings less cash)$23,750 $24,428 
Total liabilities$48,751 $51,248 
Stockholders’ equity$24,677 $22,031 


RCM Technologies, Inc.
Supplemental Operating Results on a Non-GAAP Basis
(Unaudited)
(In Thousands)

The following non-GAAP data, which adjusts for the categories of expenses described below, is a non-GAAP financial measure.  Our management believes that this non-GAAP financial measure is useful information for investors, shareholders and other stakeholders of our Company in gauging our results of operations on an ongoing basis.  We believe that EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are performance measures and have provided a reconciliation between net income and EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA.  Neither EBITDA nor Adjusted EBITDA should be considered as an alternative to net income as an indicator of performance.  In addition, neither EBITDA nor Adjusted EBITDA takes into account changes in certain assets and liabilities as well as interest and income taxes that can affect cash flows.  We do not intend the presentation of these non-GAAP measures to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for results prepared in accordance with GAAP.  These non-GAAP measures should be read only in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP.

The following unaudited table presents the Company's GAAP net income measure and the corresponding adjustments used to calculate “EBITDA” and “Adjusted EBITDA” for the thirteen and thirty-nine week periods ended September 29, 2018 and September 30, 2017. 

 Thirteen
Week Periods Ended
 Thirty-Nine
Week Periods Ended
 
 September 29,
2018
 September 30,
2017
 September 29,
2018
 September 30,
2017
 
GAAP net income$684 $1,020 $2,116 $1,759 
Income tax expense253 422 736 1,351 
Interest expense305 137 971 409 
Depreciation and amortization344 422 1,156 1,229 
EBITDA (non-GAAP)$1,586 $2,001 $4,979 $4,748 
         
Adjustments        
  Severance, professional fees and other charges- - 1,371 - 
  Change in contingent consideration- - - 781 
  (Gain) loss on foreign currency transactions(10)17 19 (38)
Adjusted EBITDA (non-GAAP)$1,576 $2,018 $6,369 $5,491 


RCM Technologies, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Unaudited)
(In Thousands)
 Thirteen Week Periods Ended 
 September 29,
2018
 September 30,
2017
 
Net income$684 $1,020 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities1,125 419 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:    
 Accounts receivable4,496 2,075 
 Prepaid expenses and other current assets(867)(21)
 Net of transit accounts receivable and payable(466)(917)
 Accounts payable and accrued expenses1,206 (777)
 Accrued payroll and related costs(760)(653)
 Income taxes payable256 480 
Total adjustments4,990 606 
Cash provided by operating activities$5,674 $1,626 
     
Net cash used in investing activities(810)(192)
Net cash used in financing activities(4,552)(972)
Effect of exchange rate changes(33)(28)
Increase in cash and cash equivalents$279 $434 


 Thirty-Nine Week Periods Ended 
 September 29,
2018
 September 30,
2017
 
Net income$2,116 $1,759 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash provided by operating activities2,527 3,026 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:    
 Accounts receivable(1,664)3,682 
 Prepaid expenses and other current assets(593)230 
 Net of transit accounts receivable and payable(1,560)(1,189)
 Accounts payable and accrued expenses(219)(1,313)
 Accrued payroll and related costs905 (185)
 Income taxes payable552 946 
Total adjustments(52)5,197 
Cash provided by operating activities$2,064 $6,956 
     
Net cash used in investing activities(1,423)(743)
Net cash used in financing activities(2,735)(5,621)
Effect of exchange rate changes(47)(46)
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents($2,141)$546 


RCM Technologies, Inc.
Summary of Selected Income Statement Data
(Unaudited)
(In Thousands)

 Thirteen Week Period Ended September 29, 2018 
 Engineering Specialty
Health Care
 Information
Technology
 Consolidated 
         
Revenue$19,424 $15,106 $8,029 $42,559 
Cost of services14,049 11,665 5,857 31,571 
Gross Profit$5,375 $3,441 $2,172 $10,988 
Gross Profit Margin27.7%22.8%27.1%25.8%


 Thirteen Week Period Ended September 30, 2017 
 Engineering Specialty
Health Care
 Information
Technology
 Consolidated 
         
Revenue$21,708 $14,335 $7,784 $43,827 
Cost of services15,533 10,805 5,771 32,109 
Gross Profit$6,175 $3,530 $2,013 $11,718 
Gross Profit Margin28.4%24.6%25.9%26.7%


 Thirty-Nine Week Period Ended September 29, 2018 
 Engineering Specialty
Health Care
 Information
Technology
 Consolidated 
         
Revenue$62,412 $60,599 $22,070 $145,081 
Cost of services45,706 46,822 16,275 108,803 
Gross Profit$16,706 $13,777 $5,795 $36,278 
Gross Profit Margin26.8%22.7%26.3%25.0%


 Thirty-Nine Week Period Ended September 30, 2017 
 Engineering Specialty
Health Care
 Information
Technology
 Consolidated 
         
Revenue$61,517 $49,212 $24,951 $135,680 
Cost of services44,598 37,069 18,430 100,097 
Gross Profit$16,919 $12,143 $6,521 $35,583 
Gross Profit Margin27.5%24.7%26.1%26.2%


RCM Technologies, Inc.Tel:  856.356.4500Corporate Contacts:
2500 McClellan AvenueFax: 856.356.4600Bradley S. Vizi
Pennsauken, NJ 08109info@rcmt.comExecutive Chairman
 www.rcmt.comKevin D. Miller
  Chief Financial Officer