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Babcock & Wilcox Announces Second Quarter 2010 Results

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 "Our research and development efforts continue to pay dividends. We recently reported the achievement of a significant milestone in the development of B&W mPowertm small modular reactor technology through the creation of Generation mPower in alliance with Bechtel."

– Edited By Tom Lamar –

The Babcock & Wilcox Company (NYSE: BWC) ("B&W" or the "Company") today reported net income attributable to the B&W operations of McDermott International, Inc. ("MII") for the second quarter ended June 30, 2010 of $47.6 million, an increase of $30.8 million or 183% from the first quarter of 2010, and a decrease of $0.8 million or 1.6% from the second quarter of 2009. Revenues for the second quarter of 2010 were $688.5 million, an increase of $26.1 million or 3.9% from the first quarter of 2010 and a decrease of $43.6 million or 6.0% from the second quarter of 2009.

Recent Highlights

  • MII Board of Directors approves spin, B&W trading on New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "BWC"
  • Executed alliance with Bechtel for development and deployment of Generation mPower small modular nuclear power plants using B&W mPowertm reactor
  • Awarded $285 million Department of Energy Paducah Gaseous Diffusion plant environmental cleanup contract in alliance with LATA-Stoller
  • Incorporated Thermax Babcock & Wilcox Energy Solutions Private Limited, a joint venture to provide highly efficient subcritical and supercritical boilers and pulverizers to the power generation market in India
  • Selected by Department of Energy to design, build and test a modular, baseload molten salt power plant using concentrated solar power, in alliance with eSolar, Inc.
  • Signed definitive agreement to invest $100 million in USEC Inc. in support of the American Centrifuge Project, contingent on certain conditions
  • Manufactured 70-ton nuclear reactor vessel closure head for Diablo Canyon
  • Acquired electrostatic precipitator aftermarket and emissions monitoring business unit of GE Energy

"Earnings for the second quarter were better than expected due to outstanding project execution and cost savings initiatives. Also our Government Operations segment continued to deliver solid earnings as seen in the quarter," said Brandon C. Bethards, President and Chief Executive Officer of B&W. "While indicators appear to suggest that the U.S. economy is beginning to recover, albeit at a slow pace, utilities are reluctant to initiate new investment programs while power generation remains in excess capacity. Despite a difficult operating environment in power generation, the Company continues to focus on activities over which we have more control, such as safety, continuous cost improvement and project execution, all through Lean Six Sigma initiatives, and ongoing research and development of new clean energy technologies."

Results of Operations

Revenues for the second quarter of 2010 were $688.5 million, a decrease of $43.6 million or 6.0% from the second quarter of 2009. The decrease in revenues is principally due to declines in demand in the power generation markets. Lower industrial electricity usage as a result of the U.S. recession has led to declines in U.S. utility investment in new fossil-fired power generation as well as maintenance of existing capacity. These declines were partially offset by a 2.2% increase in Government Operations revenues compared to the second quarter of 2009, primarily as a result of increased volumes in the manufacture of nuclear components for the U.S. government.

Operating earnings for the second quarter of 2010 were $85.7 million, a decrease of $4.9 million, or 5.4% from the second quarter of 2009. Operating earnings are down generally as a result of the decrease in revenues related to the Power Generation Systems segment partially offset by continuous cost improvement measures and an increase in equity income from the Company's joint venture in China.

Power Generation Systems Segment

Revenues of $422.4 million for the second quarter of 2010 were down $48.6 million or 10.3% compared to the second quarter of 2009. This decrease was principally related to a decline in demand for new-build steam generation systems, which principally consists of our utility, industrial and renewable boiler products and certain service operations. In addition, we experienced a similar decrease in demand for aftermarket services primarily related to repair, alteration and maintenance activities. Lower industrial electricity usage as a result of the U.S. recession has led to declines in U.S. utility investment in new fossil-fired power generation as well as maintenance of existing capacity.

Operating earnings of $39.8 million were down $4.0 million or 9.1% in the second quarter of 2010 compared to the second quarter of 2009. The decrease in operating earnings is principally related to the decline in market demand for the Company's new-build fossil power generation products and services. In addition, selling, general and administrative expenses were higher in the current quarter as a result of the acquisition of the electrostatic precipitator aftermarket and emissions monitoring business units of GE Energy as well as additional research and development expenses related to development work on the B&W mPowertmsmall modular nuclear reactor program. These decreases were partially offset by continuous cost improvement efforts through Lean Six Sigma, an increase in operating income from our new-build environmental products which consists of scrubber and particulate control products and selective catalytic reduction systems as well as somewhat lower warranty expense. In addition, we experienced an increase in equity in income of investees primarily attributable to improved results in the Company's joint venture in China.

Government Operations Segment

Revenues of $267.2 million were up $5.8 million or 2.2% in the second quarter of 2010 compared to the second quarter of 2009. This increase is principally the result of an increase in activity for nuclear components for certain U.S. Government programs. These increases were partially offset by lower volumes in the manufacture of components for a commercial uranium enrichment project and lower volumes in commercial manufacturing.

Operating earnings of $50.5 million were down $7.0 million in the second quarter of 2010 compared to the second quarter of 2009. This decrease is principally related to lower volumes of manufactured components for a commercial uranium enrichment project as well as favorable cost adjustments related to a downblending contract at the Company's NFS facility in the three months ended June 30, 2009. These decreases were partially offset by increased contract productivity and volume in the manufacture of nuclear components for certain U.S. Government contracts and increased fees earned from the Company's management and operating contracts at several government sites.

Liquidity

The Company's net cash and investments position was $332.2 million at the end of the second quarter of 2010, a decrease of $226.1 million from the end of the fourth quarter of 2009. This decrease is principally due to a $100 million cash distribution to MII in June 2010. This pre-spin payment was made to MII to maintain appropriate working capital and liquidity levels at MII and was based on a determination by the MII board of directors after a review of expected working capital and liquidity requirements for B&W and MII post-spin as two independent public companies. Also, during the first half of 2010 the Company made approximately $62.3 million of investments in acquired businesses and capital expenditures. In addition to net cash, the Company maintains a $700 million revolving credit agreement with approximately $435 million of availability as of the end of the second quarter. The Company continues to maintain adequate liquidity to fund operations, which could include increased working capital requirements, internal growth, and research and development programs, as well as additional product and geographic expansion opportunities.

Outlook

"Our research and development efforts continue to pay dividends. We recently reported the achievement of a significant milestone in the development of B&W mPowertm small modular reactor technology through the creation of Generation mPower in alliance with Bechtel. Additionally, we recently moved one step closer to the commercialization of a full-scale oxy-coal fired power plant that includes permanent carbon dioxide capture and storage as noted in the DOE's announcement on Recovery Act Funding for carbon capture and sequestration. The recent release for public comment of the Clean Air Transport Rules (CATR) will result in a target effective date in the second quarter of 2011, assuming the rules are not further extended or otherwise litigated. We believe that as the Environmental Protection Agency finalizes the revised rules and regulations, our U.S. customers will increase their expenditures on environmental equipment to bring their operating coal-fired power plants into compliance with the new emission limits. This should result in an improvement in bookings for new environmental equipment in 2011."

"As we look into the second half of 2010, we expect positive results from NFS, as the facility is now operating its primary production lines. This follows completion of both independent third party reviews and NRC reviews of the modifications implemented to improve the safe conduct of operations. Overall we expect our Government Operations segment to continue to contribute meaningfully to our earnings and cash flows, while demand in the power generation markets is expected to remain at these current levels," Bethards concluded.

Conference Call to Discuss Second Quarter 2010 Results

Date:

 

Tuesday, August 10, 2010, at 8:30 a.m. ET

Live Webcast:

Investor Relations section of Web site at www.babcock.com

 

 

 

THE BABCOCK & WILCOX OPERATIONS OF McDERMOTT INTERNATIONAL, INC.

CONDENSED COMBINED BALANCE SHEETS

 

ASSETS

 

June 30,

December 31,

2010

2009

(Unaudited)

(In thousands)

 

Current Assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$

240,347

$

469,468

Restricted cash and cash equivalents

19,196

15,305

Investments

14

14

Accounts receivable – trade, net

323,697

319,861

Accounts receivable – other

50,258

39,289

Contracts in progress

288,154

245,998

Inventories

97,863

98,644

Deferred income taxes

84,343

96,680

Other current assets

 

48,331

 

 

21,456

 

Total Current Assets

 

1,152,203

 

 

1,306,715

 

Property, Plant and Equipment

948,915

945,298

Less accumulated depreciation

 

524,839

 

 

515,237

 

Net Property, Plant and Equipment

 

424,076

 

 

430,061

 

Investments

 

72,600

 

 

73,540

 

Goodwill

 

279,904

 

 

262,866

 

Deferred Income Taxes

 

242,827

 

 

270,002

 

Investments in Unconsolidated Affiliates

 

86,770

 

 

68,327

 

Note Receivable from Affiliate

 

–

 

 

42,573

 

Other Assets

 

147,442

 

 

149,775

 

TOTAL

$

2,405,822

 

$

2,603,859

 

 

 

 

THE BABCOCK & WILCOX OPERATIONS OF McDERMOTT INTERNATIONAL, INC.

CONDENSED COMBINED BALANCE SHEETS

 

LIABILITIES AND PARENT EQUITY

 

June 30,

December 31,

2010

2009

(Unaudited)

(In thousands)

 

 

Current Liabilities:

Notes payable and current maturities of long-term debt

$

7,525

$

6,432

Accounts payable

185,107

178,350

Accounts payable to McDermott International, Inc.

2,300

112,053

Accrued employee benefits

218,879

198,195

Accrued liabilities – other

73,556

74,700

Advance billings on contracts

439,312

537,448

Accrued warranty expense

114,780

115,055

Income taxes payable

 

2,074

 

 

12,943

 

Total Current Liabilities

 

1,043,533

 

 

1,235,176

 

Long-Term Debt

 

953

 

 

4,222

 

Accumulated Postretirement Benefit Obligation

 

105,136

 

 

105,484

 

Environmental Liabilities

 

49,024

 

 

47,795

 

Pension Liability

 

525,392

 

 

699,117

 

Notes Payable to Affiliate

 

–

 

 

320,568

 

Other Liabilities

 

96,679

 

 

70,791

 

Commitments and Contingencies

 

Parent Equity

 

585,105

 

 

120,706

 

TOTAL

$

2,405,822

 

$

2,603,859

 

 

 

 

THE BABCOCK & WILCOX OPERATIONS OF McDERMOTT INTERNATIONAL, INC.

CONDENSED COMBINED STATEMENTS OF INCOME

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

Six Months Ended

June 30,

June 30,

2010

 

2009

2010

 

2009

(Unaudited)

(In thousands)

 

Revenues

 

$

688,496

 

 

$

732,069

 

 

$

1,350,884

 

 

$

1,517,122

 

 

Costs and Expenses:

Cost of operations

518,369

553,489

1,063,320

1,164,403

(Gains) losses on asset disposals – net

61

(30

)

48

177

Selling, general and administrative expenses

 

 

101,846

 

 

 

98,196

 

 

 

194,569

 

 

 

187,165

 

Total Costs and Expenses

 

 

620,276

 

 

 

651,655

 

 

 

1,257,937

 

 

 

1,351,745

 

 

Equity in Income of Investees

 

 

17,435

 

 

 

10,153

 

 

 

31,454

 

 

 

20,498

 

 

Operating Income

 

 

85,655

 

 

 

90,567

 

 

 

124,401

 

 

 

185,875

 

 

Other Income (Expense):

Interest income

261

943

710

2,182

Interest expense

(4,676

)

(6,973

)

(10,669

)

(12,234

)

Other expense – net

 

 

(3,945

)

 

 

(7,503

)

 

 

(7,035

)

 

 

(9,543

)

Total Other Expense

 

 

(8,360

)

 

 

(13,533

)

 

 

(16,994

)

 

 

(19,595

)

 

Income before Provision for Income Taxes

77,295

77,034

107,407

166,280

 

Provision for Income Taxes

 

 

29,583

 

 

 

28,574

 

 

 

42,839

 

 

 

64,284

 

 

Net Income

 

 

47,712

 

 

 

48,460

 

 

 

64,568

 

 

 

101,996

 

 

Less: Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest

 

 

(72

)

 

 

(43

)

 

 

(85

)

 

 

(95

)

 

Net Income Attributable to The Babcock & Wilcox Operations of McDermott International, Inc.

 

$

47,640

 

 

$

48,417

 

 

$

64,483

 

 

$

101,901

 

 

 

 

 

THE BABCOCK & WILCOX OPERATIONS OF McDERMOTT INTERNATIONAL, INC.

CONDENSED COMBINED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

 

Six Months Ended

June 30,

2010

 

2009

(Unaudited)

(In thousands)

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

Net Income

$

64,568

 

 

$

101,996

 

Non-cash items included in net income:

Depreciation and amortization

33,397

31,940

Income of investees, less dividends

(16,831

)

(6,213

)

Loss on asset disposals – net

48

177

Amortization of pension and postretirement costs

42,866

41,357

Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation

(2,295

)

2,476

Other, net

(13,405

)

(16,643

)

Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions and divestitures:

Accounts receivable

(10,070

)

59,349

Net contracts in progress and advance billings on contracts

(141,405

)

(14,370

)

Accounts payable

41,080

38,192

Inventories

6,973

10,262

Current and deferred income taxes

(326

)

6,141

Accrued and other current liabilities

(280

)

(14,669

)

Pension liability, accumulated postretirement benefit obligation and accrued employee benefits

(64,353

)

(37,821

)

Other, net

 

3,463

 

 

 

(37,983

)

NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) OPERATING ACTIVITIES

 

(56,570

)

 

 

164,191

 

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

Increase in restricted cash and cash equivalents

(3,891

)

(34,256

)

Purchases of property, plant and equipment

(31,686

)

(40,253

)

Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired

(30,598

)

–

Decrease in note receivable from affiliate

43,277

–

Net decrease in available-for-sale securities

4,000

53,109

Decrease in investment in unconsolidated affiliate

600

–

Proceeds from asset disposals

 

243

 

 

 

165

 

NET CASH USED IN INVESTING ACTIVITIES

 

(18,055

)

 

 

(21,235

)

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

Payment of short-term borrowing and long-term debt

(1,729

)

(5,419

)

Payment of debt issuance costs

(9,865

)

–

Dividend paid to McDermott International, Inc.

(100,000

)

–

Decrease in note payable to affiliate

(43,386

)

–

Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation

2,295

(2,476

)

Other, net

 

(78

)

 

 

(119

)

NET CASH USED IN FINANCING ACTIVITIES

 

(152,763

)

 

 

(8,014

)

EFFECTS OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH

 

(1,733

)

 

 

(2,752

)

NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS

(229,121

)

132,190

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD

 

469,468

 

 

 

279,646

 

CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD

$

240,347

 

 

$

411,836

 

 

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:

Cash paid (received) during the period for:

Interest (net of amount capitalized)

$

1,912

$

879

Income taxes (net of refunds)

$

15,218

 

 

$

(37,623

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Babcock & Wilcox Operations of McDermott International, Inc.

Business Segment Information

For the Periods Ended June 30, 2010 and 2009

(Unaudited)

(In thousands)

 

THREE MONTHS ENDED

SIX MONTHS ENDED

REVENUES:

6/30/10

6/30/09

6/30/10

6/30/09

 

Power Generation Systems

$

422,364

$

471,001

$

832,095

$

999,574

Government Operations

267,175

261,397

520,426

518,502

Adjustments and Eliminations

 

 

(1,043

)

 

 

(329

)

 

 

(1,637

)

 

 

(954

)

 

 

TOTAL

 

 

$

688,496

 

 

$

732,069

 

 

$

1,350,884

 

 

$

1,517,122

 

 

SEGMENT INCOME:

 

Power Generation Systems

$

39,835

$

43,838

$

49,135

$

101,997

Government Operations

 

 

50,513

 

 

 

57,473

 

 

 

86,466

 

 

 

103,225

 

90,348

101,311

135,601

205,222

Corporate

 

 

 

(4,693

)

 

 

(10,744

)

 

 

(11,200

)

 

 

(19,347

)

 

OPERATING INCOME

 

$

85,655

 

 

$

90,567

 

 

$

124,401

 

 

$

185,875

 

 

EQUITY IN INCOME (LOSS) OF INVESTEES:

 

Power Generation Systems

$

7,459

$

1,501

$

12,000

$

3,144

Government Operations

 

 

9,976

 

 

 

8,652

 

 

 

19,454

 

 

 

17,354

 

 

 

TOTAL

 

 

$

17,435

 

 

$

10,153

 

 

$

31,454

 

 

$

20,498

 

 

PENSION EXPENSE:

 

Power Generation Systems

$

15,961

$

15,409

$

31,973

$

30,724

Government Operations

11,684

12,158

23,368

24,317

Corporate

 

 

 

4,698

 

 

 

4,581

 

 

 

9,397

 

 

 

9,170

 

 

 

TOTAL

 

 

$

32,343

 

 

$

32,148

 

 

$

64,738

 

 

$

64,211

 

 

DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION:

 

Power Generation Systems

$

5,091

$

4,619

$

10,141

$

8,954

Government Operations

10,419

10,308

21,126

21,551

Corporate

 

 

 

1,075

 

 

 

750

 

 

 

2,130

 

 

 

1,435

 

 

 

TOTAL

 

 

$

16,585

 

 

$

15,677

 

 

$

33,397

 

 

$

31,940

 

 

RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, NET

 

$

16,226

 

 

$

10,544

 

 

$

33,285

 

 

$

20,527

 

 

CAPITAL EXPENDITURES:

 

Power Generation Systems

$

4,721

$

7,838

$

7,973

$

20,171

Government Operations

6,294

8,751

21,156

13,997

Corporate

 

 

 

1,690

 

 

 

3,635

 

 

 

2,557

 

 

 

6,085

 

 

 

TOTAL

 

 

$

12,705

 

 

$

20,224

 

 

$

31,686

 

 

$

40,253

 

 

BACKLOG:

 

Power Generation Systems

$

1,816,130

$

2,221,966

Government Operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,553,852

 

 

 

2,613,532

 

 

 

TOTAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

$

4,369,982

 

 

$

4,835,498

 

 


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