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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2007
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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the transition period from to
Commission File Number 1-12815
CHICAGO BRIDGE & IRON COMPANY N.V.
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)
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Incorporated in The Netherlands
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IRS Identification Number: Not Applicable |
(State of Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
Polarisavenue 31
2132 JH Hoofddorp
The Netherlands
31-23-5685660
(Address and telephone number of principal executive offices)
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. þ Yes o No
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated
filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of accelerated filer and large
accelerated filer in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer þ Accelerated filer o Non-accelerated filer o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2
of the Exchange Act). o Yes þ No
The number of shares outstanding of
the registrants common stock as of July 31, 2007 96,462,086.
CHICAGO BRIDGE & IRON COMPANY N.V.
Table of Contents
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CHICAGO BRIDGE & IRON COMPANY N.V.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(In thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
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Three Months Ended |
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Six Months Ended |
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June 30, |
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June 30, |
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2007 |
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2006 |
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2007 |
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2006 |
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Revenue |
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$ |
1,011,367 |
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$ |
744,187 |
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$ |
1,868,672 |
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$ |
1,390,783 |
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Cost of revenue |
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949,208 |
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670,469 |
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1,723,174 |
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1,257,865 |
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Gross profit |
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62,159 |
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73,718 |
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145,498 |
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132,918 |
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Selling and administrative expenses |
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31,671 |
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29,533 |
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68,509 |
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68,482 |
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Intangibles amortization |
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132 |
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1,134 |
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264 |
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1,311 |
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Other operating loss (income), net |
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237 |
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(344 |
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(191 |
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(434 |
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Income from operations |
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30,119 |
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43,395 |
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76,916 |
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63,559 |
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Interest expense |
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(917 |
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(2,324 |
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(1,995 |
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(4,713 |
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Interest income |
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8,051 |
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4,138 |
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16,122 |
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6,988 |
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Income before taxes and minority interest |
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37,253 |
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45,209 |
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91,043 |
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65,834 |
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Income tax expense |
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(9,354 |
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(11,307 |
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(25,491 |
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(17,775 |
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Income before minority interest |
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27,899 |
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33,902 |
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65,552 |
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48,059 |
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Minority interest in income |
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(1,783 |
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(1,284 |
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(2,841 |
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(2,105 |
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Net income |
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$ |
26,116 |
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$ |
32,618 |
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$ |
62,711 |
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$ |
45,954 |
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Net income per share: |
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Basic |
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0.27 |
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$ |
0.34 |
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$ |
0.66 |
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$ |
0.47 |
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Diluted |
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0.27 |
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$ |
0.33 |
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$ |
0.65 |
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0.46 |
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Weighted average shares outstanding: |
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Basic |
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95,638 |
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97,216 |
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95,586 |
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97,302 |
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Diluted |
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96,644 |
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98,967 |
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96,691 |
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99,115 |
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Cash dividends on shares: |
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Amount |
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3,857 |
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2,934 |
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$ |
7,717 |
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$ |
5,853 |
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Per share |
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$ |
0.04 |
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$ |
0.03 |
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$ |
0.08 |
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$ |
0.06 |
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The accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these
financial statements.
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CHICAGO BRIDGE & IRON COMPANY N.V.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except share data)
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June 30, |
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December 31, |
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2007 |
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2006 |
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(Unaudited) |
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Assets |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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$ |
661,253 |
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$ |
619,449 |
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Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $1,250 in 2007
and $2,008 in 2006 |
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504,168 |
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489,008 |
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Contracts in progress with costs and estimated earnings exceeding related progress billings |
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184,200 |
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101,134 |
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Deferred income taxes |
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34,636 |
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42,158 |
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Other current assets |
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61,570 |
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44,041 |
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Total current assets |
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1,445,827 |
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1,295,790 |
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Property and equipment, net |
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222,501 |
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194,644 |
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Non-current contract retentions |
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11,880 |
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17,305 |
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Goodwill |
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228,648 |
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229,460 |
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Other intangibles |
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25,826 |
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26,090 |
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Other non-current assets |
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22,958 |
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21,123 |
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Total assets |
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$ |
1,957,640 |
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$ |
1,784,412 |
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Liabilities |
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Notes payable |
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203 |
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781 |
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Current maturity of long-term debt |
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25,000 |
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25,000 |
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Accounts payable |
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427,839 |
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373,668 |
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Accrued liabilities |
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117,143 |
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130,443 |
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Contracts in progress with progress billings exceeding related costs and estimated earnings |
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680,554 |
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604,238 |
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Income taxes payable |
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3,030 |
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Total current liabilities |
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1,250,789 |
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1,137,160 |
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Other non-current liabilities |
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99,732 |
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93,536 |
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Deferred income taxes |
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6,244 |
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5,691 |
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Minority interest in subsidiaries |
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8,432 |
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5,590 |
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Total liabilities |
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1,365,197 |
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1,241,977 |
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Shareholders Equity |
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Common stock, Euro .01 par value; shares authorized: 250,000,000 in 2007 and 2006;
shares issued: 99,073,635 in 2007 and 99,019,462 in 2006;
shares outstanding: 96,385,716 in 2007 and 95,967,024 in 2006 |
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1,154 |
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1,153 |
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Additional paid-in capital |
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350,489 |
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355,939 |
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Retained earnings |
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345,625 |
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292,431 |
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Stock held in trust |
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(21,889 |
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(15,231 |
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Treasury stock, at cost; 2,687,919 shares in 2007 and 3,052,438 shares in 2006 |
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(77,110 |
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(80,040 |
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Accumulated other comprehensive loss |
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(5,826 |
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(11,817 |
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Total shareholders equity |
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592,443 |
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542,435 |
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Total liabilities and shareholders equity |
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1,957,640 |
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$ |
1,784,412 |
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The accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of
these financial statements.
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CHICAGO BRIDGE & IRON COMPANY N.V.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
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Six Months Ended |
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June 30, |
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2007 |
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2006 |
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Cash Flows from Operating Activities |
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Net income |
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$ |
62,711 |
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$ |
45,954 |
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Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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15,520 |
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13,860 |
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Long-term incentive plan amortization |
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9,901 |
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10,566 |
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Gain on sale of property, plant and equipment |
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(191 |
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(434 |
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Unrealized loss (gain) on foreign currency hedge ineffectiveness |
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1,333 |
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(1,221 |
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Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation |
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(5,395 |
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(16,958 |
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Change in operating assets and liabilities (see below) |
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33,271 |
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150,883 |
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Net cash provided by operating activities |
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117,150 |
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202,650 |
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Cash Flows from Investing Activities |
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Capital expenditures |
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(49,366 |
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(43,166 |
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Increase in restricted cash |
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(22,965 |
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Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment |
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1,719 |
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2,077 |
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Net cash used in investing activities |
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(47,647 |
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(64,054 |
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Cash Flows from Financing Activities |
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Decrease in notes payable |
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(578 |
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(656 |
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Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation |
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5,395 |
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16,958 |
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Purchase of treasury stock |
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(30,860 |
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(29,115 |
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Issuance of common stock |
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1,280 |
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3,382 |
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Issuance of treasury stock |
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4,781 |
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Dividends paid |
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(7,717 |
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(5,853 |
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Net cash used in financing activities |
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(27,699 |
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(15,284 |
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Increase in cash and cash equivalents |
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41,804 |
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123,312 |
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Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of the year |
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619,449 |
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333,990 |
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Cash and cash equivalents, end of the period |
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$ |
661,253 |
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$ |
457,302 |
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Change in Operating Assets and Liabilities |
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Increase in receivables, net |
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$ |
(15,160 |
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$ |
(80,387 |
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Change in contracts in progress, net |
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(6,750 |
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229,254 |
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Decrease (increase) in non-current contract retentions |
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5,425 |
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(6,882 |
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Increase in accounts payable |
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54,171 |
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21,800 |
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Increase in other current and non-current assets |
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(20,349 |
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(17,415 |
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Change in income taxes payable and deferred income taxes |
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11,100 |
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6,939 |
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Decrease in accrued and other non-current liabilities |
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(2,192 |
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(4,842 |
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Decrease in other |
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7,026 |
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2,416 |
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Total |
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$ |
33,271 |
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$ |
150,883 |
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The accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these
financial statements.
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CHICAGO BRIDGE & IRON COMPANY N.V.
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
June 30, 2007
(in thousands, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
1. Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of PresentationThe accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for
Chicago Bridge & Iron Company N.V. (CB&I or the Company) have been prepared pursuant to the
rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC). In the opinion of
management, our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include all adjustments,
which are of a normal recurring nature, necessary for a fair presentation of our financial position
as of June 30, 2007, our results of operations for each of the three-month and six-month periods
ended June 30, 2007 and 2006, and our cash flows for each of the six-month periods ended June 30,
2007 and 2006. The condensed consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2006 is derived from the
December 31, 2006 audited consolidated financial statements. Certain prior year balances have been
reclassified to conform to our current year presentation. Specifically, prepayment balances
associated with our contracts have been reclassified from other current assets to contracts in
progress balances on our December 31, 2006 condensed consolidated balance sheet.
Although management believes the disclosures in these financial statements are adequate to make the
information presented not misleading, certain information and footnote disclosures normally
included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally
accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP) have been condensed or omitted pursuant to
the rules and regulations of the SEC. The results of operations and cash flows for the interim
periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year. The
accompanying unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in
conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Form 10-K
for the year ended December 31, 2006.
Revenue RecognitionRevenue is primarily recognized using the percentage-of-completion method. A
significant portion of our work is performed on a fixed-price or lump-sum basis. The balance of our
work is performed on variations of cost reimbursable and target price approaches. Contract revenue
is accrued based on the percentage that actual costs-to-date bear to total estimated costs. We
utilize this cost-to-cost approach as we believe this method is less subjective than relying on
assessments of physical progress. We follow the guidance of the Statement of Position 81-1,
Accounting for Performance of Construction-Type and Certain Production-Type Contracts,
(SOP 81-1) for
accounting policies relating to our use of the percentage-of-completion method, estimating costs,
revenue recognition, including the recognition of profit incentives, combining and segmenting
contracts and unapproved change order/claim recognition. Under the cost-to-cost approach, while the
most widely recognized method used for percentage-of-completion accounting, the use of estimated
cost to complete each contract is a significant variable in the process of determining income
earned and is a significant factor in the accounting for contracts. The cumulative impact of
revisions in total cost estimates during the progress of work is reflected in the period in which
these changes become known. Due to the various estimates inherent in our contract accounting,
actual results could differ from those estimates.
Contract revenue reflects the original contract price adjusted for approved change orders and
estimated minimum recoveries of unapproved change orders and claims. We recognize revenue
associated with unapproved change orders and claims to the extent that related costs have been
incurred when recovery is probable and the value can be reliably estimated. At June 30, 2007, we
had an outstanding unapproved change order of $46,099 factored into the determination of revenue
and estimated costs for the associated project. At December 31, 2006, we had no material
outstanding unapproved change orders/claims.
Losses expected to be incurred on contracts in progress are charged to earnings in the period such
losses are known. Provisions for additional costs associated with a contract projected to be in a
significant loss position at June 30,
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2007 resulted in a $15,355 charge to earnings in the three-month period and $25,165 during the
six-month period ended June 30, 2007. This contract is now substantially complete. There were no
significant provisions for additional costs associated with contracts projected to be in a material
loss position in the comparable periods of 2006.
Costs and estimated earnings to date in excess of progress billings on contracts in progress
represent the cumulative revenue recognized less the cumulative billings to the customer. Any
billed revenue that has not been collected is reported as accounts receivable. Unbilled revenue is
reported as contracts in progress with costs and estimated earnings exceeding related progress
billings on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. The timing of when we bill our customers is
generally based on advance billing terms or contingent upon completion of certain phases of the
work as stipulated in the contract. Progress billings in accounts receivable at June 30, 2007 and
December 31, 2006 include retentions totaling $66,453 and $62,723, respectively, to be collected
within one year. Contract retentions collectible beyond one year are included in non-current
contract retentions on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. Cost of revenue includes direct
contract costs such as material and construction labor, and indirect costs which are attributable
to contract activity.
Foreign CurrencyThe nature of our business activities involves the management of various financial
and market risks, including those related to changes in currency exchange rates. The effects of
translating financial statements of foreign operations into our reporting currency are recognized
in shareholders equity within accumulated other comprehensive loss as cumulative translation
adjustment, net of tax, which includes tax credits associated with the translation adjustment.
Foreign currency exchange gains/losses are included in the condensed consolidated statements of
income within cost of revenue.
New Accounting StandardsOn January 1, 2007, we adopted the provisions of Financial Accounting
Standards Board (FASB) Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, an
interpretation of SFAS No. 109, Accounting for Income Taxes (FIN 48). FIN 48 clarifies the
accounting for income taxes by prescribing the minimum recognition threshold a tax position is
required to meet before being recognized in the financial statements. FIN 48 also provides guidance
on derecognition, measurement, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim
periods, disclosure and transition. As a result of our adoption of FIN 48, we recognized an
approximate $1,800 increase in our liability for unrecognized tax benefits, which was accounted for
as a cumulative-effect adjustment to our beginning retained earnings balance. Including the impact
of adoption of FIN 48, our unrecognized tax benefits totaled approximately $16,400.
We are subject to taxation in the United States and various states and foreign jurisdictions. We
have significant operations in the United States, The Netherlands, Canada and the United Kingdom.
Tax years remaining subject to examination by worldwide tax jurisdictions vary by country and legal
entity, but are generally open for tax years ending after 2001, and in certain cases back to 1997.
To the extent penalties, if any, would be assessed on any underpayment of income tax, such amounts
are accrued and classified as a component of income tax expense in our financial statements.
Interest is included in interest expense on our consolidated statement of income.
We do not anticipate significant changes in the balance of our unrecognized tax benefits in the
next twelve months.
In September 2006, the FASB issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) No. 157,
Fair Value Measurements (SFAS No. 157). SFAS No. 157 defines fair value, establishes a
framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosure of fair value measurements. SFAS No. 157
applies under other accounting pronouncements that require or permit fair value measurements, and
accordingly, does not require any new fair value measurements. SFAS No. 157 is effective for
financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. We are currently
evaluating the effect, if any, that the adoption of this standard will have on our consolidated
financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and
Financial Liabilities (SFAS No. 159). SFAS No. 159 provides companies with an option to report
selected financial assets
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and liabilities at fair value. The objective of SFAS No. 159 is to reduce both complexity in
accounting for financial instruments and the volatility in earnings caused by measuring related
assets and liabilities differently. U.S. GAAP has required different measurement attributes for
different assets and liabilities that can create artificial volatility in earnings. The FASB has
indicated it believes that SFAS No. 159 helps to mitigate this type of accounting-induced
volatility by enabling companies to report related assets and liabilities at fair value, which
would likely reduce the need for companies to comply with detailed rules for hedge accounting.
SFAS No. 159 also establishes presentation and disclosure requirements designed to facilitate
comparisons between companies that choose different measurement attributes for similar types of
assets and liabilities.
SFAS No. 159 does not eliminate disclosure requirements included in other accounting standards,
including requirements for disclosures about fair value measurements included in SFAS No. 157 and
SFAS No. 107, Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments. SFAS No. 159 is effective
for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. We are currently evaluating the impact, if
any, that the adoption of this standard will have on our consolidated financial position, results
of operations or cash flows.
Per Share ComputationsBasic earnings per share (EPS) is calculated by dividing net income by the
weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS reflects the
assumed conversion of dilutive securities, consisting of employee stock options, restricted shares,
performance shares (where performance criteria have been met) and directors deferred fee shares.
The following schedule reconciles the income and shares utilized in the basic and diluted EPS
computations:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended |
|
Six Months Ended |
|
|
June 30, |
|
June 30, |
|
|
2007 |
|
2006 |
|
2007 |
|
2006 |
|
|
|
Net income |
|
$ |
26,116 |
|
|
$ |
32,618 |
|
|
$ |
62,711 |
|
|
$ |
45,954 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average shares outstanding basic |
|
|
95,638 |
|
|
|
97,216 |
|
|
|
95,586 |
|
|
|
97,302 |
|
Effect of stock options/restricted shares/performance shares |
|
|
943 |
|
|
|
1,656 |
|
|
|
1,042 |
|
|
|
1,710 |
|
Effect of directors deferred fee shares |
|
|
63 |
|
|
|
95 |
|
|
|
63 |
|
|
|
103 |
|
|
|
|
Weighted average shares outstanding diluted |
|
|
96,644 |
|
|
|
98,967 |
|
|
|
96,691 |
|
|
|
99,115 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income per share |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic |
|
$ |
0.27 |
|
|
$ |
0.34 |
|
|
$ |
0.66 |
|
|
$ |
0.47 |
|
Diluted |
|
$ |
0.27 |
|
|
$ |
0.33 |
|
|
$ |
0.65 |
|
|
$ |
0.46 |
|
2. Stock Plans
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2007, we recognized $3,030 and $9,901, respectively,
of compensation expense reported as selling and administrative expense in the accompanying
condensed consolidated statements of income versus $2,718 and $10,566 in the comparable periods of
2006. See Note 12 of our Consolidated Financial Statements in our 2006 Form 10-K for additional
information related to our stock-based compensation plans.
During the six months ended June 30, 2007, we granted 153,929 stock options with a weighted-average
fair value and exercise price per share of $13.64 and $30.27, respectively.
Using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model, the fair value of each option grant is estimated on
the date of grant based on the following weighted-average assumptions: risk-free interest rate of
4.59%, expected dividend yield of 0.53%, expected volatility of 41.69% and an expected life of 6
years.
8
Expected volatility is based on historical volatility of our stock. We use historical data to
estimate option exercise and employee termination within the valuation model. The expected term of
options granted represents the period of time that options granted are expected to be outstanding.
The risk-free rate for periods within the contractual life of the option is based on the U.S.
Treasury yield curve in effect at the time of grant.
During the six months ended June 30, 2007, 413,938 restricted shares and 192,655 performance shares
were granted with a weighted-average per share grant-date fair value of $31.11 and $30.48,
respectively.
The changes in common stock, additional paid-in capital, stock held in trust and treasury stock
since December 31, 2006 primarily relate to activity associated with our stock plans. Our treasury
stock also reflects the impact of our share repurchase program.
3. Comprehensive Income
Comprehensive income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007 and 2006 is as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended |
|
Six Months Ended |
|
|
June 30, |
|
June 30, |
|
|
2007 |
|
2006 |
|
2007 |
|
2006 |
|
|
|
Net income |
|
$ |
26,116 |
|
|
$ |
32,618 |
|
|
$ |
62,711 |
|
|
$ |
45,954 |
|
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Currency translation adjustment |
|
|
5,219 |
|
|
|
3,588 |
|
|
|
5,854 |
|
|
|
3,369 |
|
Change in unrealized loss on debt securities |
|
|
6 |
|
|
|
18 |
|
|
|
16 |
|
|
|
37 |
|
Change in unrealized fair value of cash flow hedges (1) |
|
|
(369 |
) |
|
|
46 |
|
|
|
174 |
|
|
|
3,134 |
|
Change in unrecognized net prior service pension credits |
|
|
(45 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(91 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Change in unrecognized net actuarial pension losses |
|
|
19 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
38 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Comprehensive income |
|
$ |
30,946 |
|
|
$ |
36,270 |
|
|
$ |
68,702 |
|
|
$ |
52,494 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) |
|
Recorded under the provisions of SFAS No. 133, Accounting for Derivative
Instruments and Hedging Activities (SFAS No. 133). Offsetting the unrealized gain/loss on cash
flow hedges is an unrealized loss/gain on the underlying transactions, to be recognized when
settled. |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss reported on our balance sheet at June 30, 2007 includes the
following, net of tax: $2,543 of currency translation adjustment loss, $473 of unrealized fair
value gain on cash flow hedges, $1,105 of unrecognized net prior service pension credits and $4,861
of unrecognized net actuarial pension losses. The total unrealized fair value gain on cash flow
hedges recorded in accumulated other comprehensive loss as of June 30, 2007 totaled $473, net of
tax of $203. Of this amount, $351 of unrealized fair value gain, net of tax of $150, is expected to
be reclassified into earnings during the next twelve months due to settlement of the related
contracts.
4. Goodwill and Other Intangibles
Goodwill
At June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006, our goodwill balances were $228,648 and $229,460,
respectively, attributable to the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of assets
acquired relative to acquisitions within our North America and Europe, Africa, Middle East (EAME)
segments.
The decrease in goodwill primarily relates to a reduction in accordance with SFAS No. 109,
Accounting for Income Taxes, where tax goodwill exceeded book goodwill in our North America
segment, partially offset by the impact of foreign currency translation within our EAME segment.
9
The change in goodwill by segment for the six months ended June 30, 2007 is as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
North America |
|
EAME |
|
Total |
|
|
|
Balance at December 31, 2006 |
|
$ |
201,150 |
|
|
$ |
28,310 |
|
|
$ |
229,460 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Adjustments associated with tax goodwill in excess of
book goodwill and foreign currency translation |
|
|
(959 |
) |
|
|
147 |
|
|
|
(812 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at June 30, 2007 |
|
$ |
200,191 |
|
|
$ |
28,457 |
|
|
$ |
228,648 |
|
|
|
|
Impairment TestingSFAS No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets (SFAS No. 142), states
that goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets are no longer amortized to earnings, but
instead are reviewed for impairment at least annually via a two-phase process, absent any
indicators of impairment. The first phase screens for impairment, while the second phase (if
necessary) measures impairment. We have elected to perform our annual analysis during the fourth
quarter of each year based upon goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible balances as of the
beginning of the fourth quarter. Impairment testing of goodwill is accomplished by comparing an
estimate of discounted future cash flows to the net book value of each reporting unit. Impairment
testing of indefinite-lived intangible assets, which consist of tradenames, is accomplished by
demonstrating recovery of the underlying intangible assets, utilizing an estimate of discounted
future cash flows. No indicators of goodwill or other intangible asset impairment have been
identified during 2007. There can be no assurance that future goodwill or other intangible asset
impairment tests will not result in charges to earnings.
Other Intangible Assets
In accordance with SFAS No. 142, the following table provides information concerning our other
intangible assets for the periods ended June 30, 2007 and December 31, 2006:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 30, 2007 |
|
|
December 31, 2006 |
|
|
|
Gross Carrying |
|
|
Accumulated |
|
|
Gross Carrying |
|
|
Accumulated |
|
|
|
Amount |
|
|
Amortization |
|
|
Amount |
|
|
Amortization |
|
Amortized intangible assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Technology (10 years) |
|
$ |
1,276 |
|
|
$ |
(667 |
) |
|
$ |
1,276 |
|
|
$ |
(603 |
) |
Non-compete agreements (8 years) |
|
|
3,100 |
|
|
|
(2,600 |
) |
|
|
3,100 |
|
|
|
(2,400 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
4,376 |
|
|
$ |
(3,267 |
) |
|
$ |
4,376 |
|
|
$ |
(3,003 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unamortized intangible assets |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Tradenames |
|
$ |
24,717 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
24,717 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
24,717 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
24,717 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The change in other intangibles relates to additional amortization.
10
5. Financial Instruments
Although we do not engage in currency speculation, we periodically use hedges, primarily forward
contracts, to mitigate certain operating exposures, as well as hedge intercompany loans utilized to
finance non-U.S. subsidiaries. At June 30, 2007, our outstanding contracts to hedge intercompany
loans and certain operating exposures are summarized as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Contract |
|
|
Weighted Average |
|
Currency Sold |
|
Currency Purchased |
|
Amount (1) |
|
|
Contract Rate |
|
|
Forward contracts to hedge intercompany loans: (2) |
U.S. Dollar |
|
British Pound |
|
$ |
43,470 |
|
|
|
0.50 |
|
U.S. Dollar |
|
Canadian Dollar |
|
$ |
36,500 |
|
|
|
1.05 |
|
U.S. Dollar |
|
South African Rand |
|
$ |
2,654 |
|
|
|
7.13 |
|
U.S. Dollar |
|
Australian Dollar |
|
$ |
61,345 |
|
|
|
1.19 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Contracts to hedge certain operating exposures: (3) |
U.S. Dollar |
|
Euro |
|
$ |
56,726 |
|
|
|
0.74 |
|
U.S. Dollar |
|
Swiss Francs |
|
$ |
2,059 |
|
|
|
1.21 |
|
British Pound |
|
U.S. Dollar |
|
$ |
2,311 |
|
|
|
0.47 |
|
British Pound |
|
Euro |
|
£ |
12,555 |
|
|
|
1.44 |
|
|
|
|
(1) |
|
Represents the notional U.S. dollar equivalent at inception of the contract, with
the exception of forward contracts to sell 12,555 British Pounds for 18,124 Euros. These
contracts are denominated in British Pounds and equate to approximately $25,220 at June 30,
2007. |
|
(2) |
|
These contracts, for which we do not seek hedge accounting treatment under SFAS
No. 133, generally mature within seven days of quarter-end and are marked-to-market within
cost of revenue in the condensed consolidated income statement, generally offsetting any
translation gains/losses on the underlying transactions. |
|
(3) |
|
Represent primarily forward contracts which hedge forecasted transactions and firm
commitments and generally mature within two years of quarter-end. Certain of these hedges
were designated as cash flow hedges under SFAS No. 133. We exclude forward points, which
represent the time value component of the fair value of our derivative positions, from our
hedge assessment analysis. This time value component is recognized as ineffectiveness
within cost of revenue in the condensed consolidated statement of income and was an
unrealized loss totaling approximately $1,196 during the six months ended June 30, 2007.
Additionally, certain of these hedges have become ineffective as it has become probable
that their underlying forecasted transactions will not occur within their originally
specified periods of time, or at all. The unrealized hedge fair value loss associated with
these ineffective instruments, as well as instruments for which we do not seek hedge
accounting treatment, totaled $137 and was recognized within cost of revenue in the 2007
condensed consolidated statement of income. The total unrealized hedge fair value loss
recognized within cost of revenue for the six months ended June 30, 2007 was $1,333. At
June 30, 2007, the total fair value of our outstanding contracts was $395, including the
total foreign currency exchange loss related to ineffectiveness. Of the total
mark-to-market, $962 was recorded in other current assets, $29 was recorded in other
non-current assets and $1,386 was recorded in accrued liabilities on the condensed
consolidated balance sheet. |
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6. Retirement Benefits
We previously disclosed in our financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2006 that in
2007, we expected to contribute $6,339 and $1,502 to our defined benefit and other postretirement
plans, respectively. The following table provides updated contribution information for our defined
benefit and postretirement plans as of June 30, 2007:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Defined |
|
|
Other Postretirement |
|
|
|
Benefit Plans |
|
|
Benefits |
|
Contributions made through June 30, 2007 |
|
$ |
2,425 |
|
|
$ |
259 |
|
Remaining contributions expected for 2007 |
|
|
3,898 |
|
|
|
752 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total contributions expected for 2007 |
|
$ |
6,323 |
|
|
$ |
1,011 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Defined |
|
Other Postretirement |
|
|
Benefit Plans |
|
Benefits |
Three months ended June 30, |
|
2007 |
|
2006 |
|
2007 |
|
2006 |
|
|
|
|
|
Service cost |
|
$ |
1,220 |
|
|
$ |
1,202 |
|
|
$ |
321 |
|
|
$ |
385 |
|
Interest cost |
|
|
1,842 |
|
|
|
1,481 |
|
|
|
498 |
|
|
|
564 |
|
Expected return on plan assets |
|
|
(2,441 |
) |
|
|
(1,979 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amortization of prior service costs |
|
|
6 |
|
|
|
6 |
|
|
|
(67 |
) |
|
|
(30 |
) |
Recognized net actuarial loss |
|
|
25 |
|
|
|
39 |
|
|
|
3 |
|
|
|
73 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net periodic benefit cost |
|
$ |
652 |
|
|
$ |
749 |
|
|
$ |
755 |
|
|
$ |
992 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Six months ended June 30, |
|
2007 |
|
2006 |
|
2007 |
|
2006 |
|
|
|
|
|
Service cost |
|
$ |
2,452 |
|
|
$ |
2,396 |
|
|
$ |
642 |
|
|
$ |
770 |
|
Interest cost |
|
|
3,653 |
|
|
|
2,910 |
|
|
|
995 |
|
|
|
1,126 |
|
Expected return on plan assets |
|
|
(4,846 |
) |
|
|
(3,887 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Amortization of prior service costs |
|
|
12 |
|
|
|
12 |
|
|
|
(134 |
) |
|
|
(62 |
) |
Recognized net actuarial loss |
|
|
47 |
|
|
|
77 |
|
|
|
6 |
|
|
|
146 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net periodic benefit cost |
|
$ |
1,318 |
|
|
$ |
1,508 |
|
|
$ |
1,509 |
|
|
$ |
1,980 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
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7. Segment Information
We manage our operations by four geographic segments: North America; Europe, Africa, Middle East;
Asia Pacific; and Central and South America. Each geographic segment offers similar services.
The Chief Executive Officer evaluates the performance of these four segments based on revenue and
income from operations. Each segments performance reflects the allocation of corporate costs,
which were based primarily on revenue. Intersegment revenue is eliminated in consolidation.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended |
|
Six Months Ended |
|
|
June 30, |
|
June 30, |
|
|
2007 |
|
2006 |
|
2007 |
|
2006 |
|
|
|
Revenue |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
North America |
|
$ |
456,386 |
|
|
$ |
407,475 |
|
|
$ |
886,530 |
|
|
$ |
765,707 |
|
Europe, Africa, Middle East |
|
|
339,499 |
|
|
|
245,810 |
|
|
|
622,483 |
|
|
|
459,689 |
|
Asia Pacific |
|
|
97,949 |
|
|
|
61,621 |
|
|
|
183,370 |
|
|
|
109,332 |
|
Central and South America |
|
|
117,533 |
|
|
|
29,281 |
|
|
|
176,289 |
|
|
|
56,055 |
|
|
|
|
Total revenue |
|
$ |
1,011,367 |
|
|
$ |
744,187 |
|
|
$ |
1,868,672 |
|
|
$ |
1,390,783 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income (Loss) From Operations |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
North America |
|
$ |
18,742 |
|
|
$ |
21,233 |
|
|
$ |
48,258 |
|
|
$ |
24,363 |
|
Europe, Africa, Middle East |
|
|
(7,402 |
) |
|
|
13,139 |
|
|
|
614 |
|
|
|
29,106 |
|
Asia Pacific |
|
|
8,628 |
|
|
|
5,864 |
|
|
|
14,425 |
|
|
|
6,308 |
|
Central and South America |
|
|
10,151 |
|
|
|
3,159 |
|
|
|
13,619 |
|
|
|
3,782 |
|
|
|
|
Total income from operations |
|
$ |
30,119 |
|
|
$ |
43,395 |
|
|
$ |
76,916 |
|
|
$ |
63,559 |
|
|
|
|
8. Commitments and Contingencies
We have been and may from time to time be named as a defendant in legal actions claiming damages in
connection with engineering and construction projects and other matters. These are typically
claims that arise in the normal course of business, including employment-related claims and
contractual disputes or claims for personal injury or property damage which occur in connection
with services performed relating to project or construction sites. Contractual disputes normally
involve claims relating to the timely completion of projects, performance of equipment, design or
other engineering services or project construction services provided by our subsidiaries.
Management does not currently believe that pending contractual, employment-related personal injury
or property damage claims will have a material adverse effect on our earnings or liquidity.
Antitrust ProceedingsIn October 2001, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (the FTC or the
Commission) filed an administrative complaint (the Complaint) challenging our February 2001
acquisition of certain assets of the Engineered Construction Division of Pitt-Des Moines, Inc.
(PDM) that we acquired together with certain assets of the Water Division of PDM (the Engineered
Construction and Water Divisions of PDM are hereafter sometimes referred to as the PDM
Divisions). The Complaint alleged that the acquisition violated Federal antitrust laws by
threatening to substantially lessen competition in four specific business lines in the United
States: liquefied nitrogen, liquefied oxygen and liquefied argon (LIN/LOX/LAR) storage tanks;
liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) storage tanks; liquefied natural gas (LNG) storage tanks and
associated facilities; and field erected thermal vacuum chambers (used for the testing of
satellites) (the Relevant Products).
In June 2003, an FTC Administrative Law Judge ruled that our acquisition of PDM assets threatened
to substantially lessen competition in the four business lines identified above and ordered us to
divest within 180 days of a final order all physical assets, intellectual property and any
uncompleted construction contracts of the PDM
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Divisions that we acquired from PDM to a purchaser approved by the FTC that is able to utilize
those assets as a viable competitor.
We appealed the ruling to the full FTC. In addition, the FTC Staff appealed the sufficiency of the
remedies contained in the ruling to the full FTC. On January 6, 2005, the Commission issued its
Opinion and Final Order. According to the FTCs Opinion, we would be required to divide our
industrial division, including employees, into two separate operating divisions, CB&I and New PDM,
and to divest New PDM to a purchaser approved by the FTC within 180 days of the Order becoming
final. By order dated August 30, 2005, the FTC issued its final ruling substantially denying our
petition to reconsider and upholding the Final Order as modified.
We believe that the FTCs Order and Opinion are inconsistent with the law and the facts presented
at trial, in the appeal to the Commission, as well as new evidence following the close of the
record. We have filed a petition for review of the FTC Order and Opinion with the United States
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Oral arguments occurred on May 2, 2007. In addition to
the legal proceedings, we also continue to explore a negotiated resolution of this matter with the
FTC. We are not required to divest any assets until we have exhausted all appeal processes
available to us, including appeal to the United States Supreme Court. Because (i) the remedies
described in the Order and Opinion are neither consistent nor clear, (ii) the needs and
requirements of any purchaser of divested assets could impact the amount and type of possible
additional assets, if any, to be conveyed to the purchaser to constitute it as a viable competitor
in the Relevant Products beyond those contained in the PDM Divisions, and (iii) the demand for the
Relevant Products is constantly changing, we have not been able to definitively quantify the
potential effect on our financial statements. The divested entity could include, among other
things, certain fabrication facilities, equipment, contracts and employees of CB&I. The remedies
contained in the Order, depending on how and to the extent they are ultimately implemented to
establish a viable competitor in the Relevant Products, could have an adverse effect on us,
including the possibility of a potential write-down of the net book value of divested assets, a
loss of revenue relating to divested contracts and costs associated with a divestiture.
Securities Class ActionA class action shareholder lawsuit was filed on February 17, 2006 against
us, Gerald M. Glenn, Robert B. Jordan, and Richard E. Goodrich in the United States District Court
for the Southern District of New York entitled Welmon v. Chicago Bridge & Iron Co. NV, et al. (No.
06 CV 1283). The complaint was filed on behalf of a purported class consisting of all those who
purchased or otherwise acquired our securities from March 9, 2005 through February 3, 2006 and were
damaged thereby.
The action asserts claims under the U.S. securities laws in connection with various public
statements made by the defendants during the class period and alleges, among other things, that we
misapplied percentage-of-completion accounting and did not follow our publicly stated revenue
recognition policies.
Since the initial lawsuit, other suits containing substantially similar allegations and with
similar, but not exactly the same, class periods were filed.
On July 5, 2006, a single Consolidated Amended Complaint was filed in the Welmon action in the
Southern District of New York consolidating all previously filed actions. We and the individual
defendants filed a motion to dismiss the Complaint, which was denied by the Court. On March 2,
2007, the lead plaintiffs filed a motion for class certification, and we and the individual
defendants filed an opposition to class certification on April 2, 2007. After an initial hearing
on the motion for class certification held on May 29, 2007, the Court scheduled another hearing to
be held on November 19-20, 2007, to resolve factual issues regarding the typicality and adequacy of
the proposed class representatives. Although we believe that we have meritorious defenses to the
claims made in the above action and intend to contest it vigorously, an adverse resolution of the
action could have a material adverse effect on our financial position and results of operations in
the period in which the lawsuit is resolved.
Asbestos LitigationWe are a defendant in lawsuits wherein plaintiffs allege exposure to asbestos
due to work we may have performed at various locations. We have never been a manufacturer,
distributor or supplier of asbestos products. As of June 30, 2007, we have been named a defendant
in lawsuits alleging exposure to asbestos involving approximately 4,592 plaintiffs, and of those
claims, approximately 1,950 claims were pending and 2,642 have been closed through dismissals or
settlements. As of June 30, 2007, the claims alleging exposure to asbestos that have
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been resolved have been dismissed or settled for an average settlement amount per claim of
approximately one thousand dollars. With respect to unasserted asbestos claims, we cannot identify
a population of potential claimants with sufficient certainty to determine the probability of a
loss and to make a reasonable estimate of liability, if any. We review each case on its own merits
and make accruals based on the probability of loss and our ability to estimate the amount of
liability and related expenses, if any. We do not currently believe that any unresolved asserted
claims will have a material adverse effect on our future results of operations or financial
position and at June 30, 2007 we had accrued $930 for liability and related expenses. While we
continue to pursue recovery for recognized and unrecognized contingent losses through insurance,
indemnification arrangements or other sources, we are unable to quantify the amount, if any, that
may be expected to be recoverable because of the variability in the coverage amounts, deductibles,
limitations and viability of carriers with respect to our insurance policies for the years in
question.
OtherWe were served with subpoenas for documents on August 15, 2005 and January 24, 2006 by the
Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with its investigation titled In the Matter of
Halliburton Company, File No. HO-9968, relating to an LNG construction project on Bonny Island,
Nigeria, where we served as one of several subcontractors to a Halliburton affiliate. We are
cooperating fully with such investigation.
Environmental MattersOur operations are subject to extensive and changing U.S. federal, state and
local laws and regulations, as well as laws of other nations, that establish health and
environmental quality standards. These standards, among others, relate to air and water pollutants
and the management and disposal of hazardous substances and wastes. We are exposed to potential
liability for personal injury or property damage caused by any release, spill, exposure or other
accident involving such pollutants, substances or wastes.
In connection with the historical operation of our facilities, substances which currently are or
might be considered hazardous were used or disposed of at some sites that will or may require us to
make expenditures for remediation. In addition, we have agreed to indemnify parties to whom we have
sold facilities for certain environmental liabilities arising from acts occurring before the dates
those facilities were transferred. We are not aware of any manifestation by a potential claimant of
its awareness of a possible claim or assessment with respect to any such facility.
We believe that we are currently in compliance, in all material respects, with all environmental
laws and regulations. We do not anticipate that we will incur material capital expenditures for
environmental controls or for investigation or remediation of environmental conditions during the
remainder of 2007 or 2008.
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Item 2 Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations
The following Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations is provided to assist readers in understanding our financial performance during the
periods presented and significant trends which may impact our future performance. This discussion
should be read in conjunction with our condensed consolidated financial statements and the related
notes thereto included elsewhere in this quarterly report.
We are a global engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) company serving customers in a
number of key industries including oil and gas; petrochemical and chemical; power; water and
wastewater; and metals and mining. We have been helping our customers produce, process, store and
distribute the worlds natural resources for more than 100 years by supplying a comprehensive range
of engineered steel structures and systems. We offer a complete package of design, engineering,
fabrication, procurement, construction and maintenance services. Our projects include hydrocarbon
processing plants, LNG terminals and peak shaving plants, offshore structures, pipelines, bulk
liquid terminals, water storage and treatment facilities, and other steel structures and their
associated systems. We have been continuously engaged in the engineering and construction industry
since our founding in 1889.
Results of Operations
New Awards/BacklogDuring the three months ended June 30, 2007, new awards, representing the value
of new project commitments received during a given period, were $2.0 billion, compared with $636.8
million in the same 2006 period. These commitments are included in backlog until work is performed
and revenue is recognized or until cancellation. Approximately 38% of the new awards during the
second quarter of 2007 were for contracts awarded in the Central and South America (CSA)
segment, while
31% were for contracts awarded in the EAME segment. Significant
awards during the quarter included the engineering, procurement and construction of an LNG
regasification terminal in Chile, valued at approximately $775.0 million, and approximately
$500.0
million for an LNG import terminal expansion in the United Kingdom. New awards for the six months
ended June 30, 2007 was $4.1 billion compared with $1.5 billion in the same period last year. The
increase over the comparable prior year period was primarily due to awards within our CSA segment.
Backlog increased $3.4 billion or 102% to $6.8 billion at June 30, 2007 compared with the
year-earlier period, primarily due to new awards in our CSA segment.
RevenueRevenue during the three months ended June 30, 2007 of $1.0 billion increased $267.2
million, or 36%, compared with the corresponding period in 2006. Revenue grew $48.9 million,
or 12%,
in the North America segment. Revenue increased $93.7 million, or 38%, in the EAME segment due
mainly to continued progress on two LNG projects in the United Kingdom. These two projects
accounted for approximately 21% of the Companys total revenue for the three months ended June 30,
2007. Revenue increased 59% in the Asia Pacific (AP) segment as a result of higher
backlog going into
the year, and revenue was 301% higher in the CSA segment, mainly due to the
higher level of new awards. Revenue during the six months ended June 30, 2007 of $1.9 billion
increased $477.9 million or 34% compared with the corresponding period in 2006. We anticipate that
a higher volume of our revenue will be generated in the CSA segment as a result of the significant
increase in new awards.
Gross ProfitGross profit in the second quarter of 2007 was $62.2 million, or 6.1% of revenue,
compared with $73.7 million, or 9.9% of revenue, for the same period in 2006. The decrease in gross
profit level as a percentage of revenue in the second quarter of 2007 compared with the comparable
period of 2006 is due to the factors described below. Gross profit in the first six months of 2007
was $145.5 million, or 7.8% of revenue, versus $132.9 million, or 9.6% of revenue, for the same
period in 2006.
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Our North America segment recognized a $15.4 million charge to earnings during the three
months ended June 30, 2007 for a project in a loss position, which is now substantially
complete. For the six months ended June
30, 2007, we recognized $25.2 million of charges to earnings associated with this project.
These charges related primarily to higher than anticipated labor costs and modifications to our
field execution approach.
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Our EAME segment was unfavorably impacted by increased forecasted construction costs on two
projects in the United Kingdom. We increased our forecasted costs to
complete these projects as a result of lower than
expected labor productivity and schedule impacts, which increased our project management and
field labor estimates and associated subcontract costs. Partially offsetting the above noted
impact, an unapproved change order of $46.1 million was factored into the determination of
revenue for one project. This unapproved change order, which is anticipated to be settled
within the next six months, relates to additional costs attributable to a change in customer
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As a result of the above noted factors, we recognized a $35.0 million charge to earnings during
the second quarter associated with these two projects. If the final settlement is less than the
unapproved change order, labor productivity does not improve, as expected, or subcontractor
issues are not resolved for amounts currently included in our estimates, our future results of
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Selling and Administrative ExpensesSelling and administrative expenses for the three months ended
June 30, 2007 were $31.7 million, or 3.1% of revenue, compared with $29.5 million, or 4.0% of
revenue, for the comparable period in 2006. Selling and administrative expenses for the six months
ended June 30, 2007 were $68.5 million, or 3.7% of revenue, versus $68.5 million, or 4.9% of
revenue, for the comparable period in 2006.
Income from OperationsIncome from operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2007 was
$30.1 million and $76.9 million, respectively, compared with $43.4 million and $63.6 million for
the corresponding 2006 periods. As described above, our second quarter 2007 results were favorably
impacted by higher revenue volume, offset by lower gross profit levels and higher selling and
administrative costs.
Interest Expense and Interest IncomeInterest expense for the second quarter 2007 was $0.9 million,
compared with $2.3 million for the corresponding 2006 period. The $1.4 million decrease was
primarily due to lower interest expense on our senior notes, resulting from a scheduled principal
installment payment of $25.0 million in the third quarter of 2006 and lower interest resulting from
the favorable settlement of contingent tax obligations in the second half of 2006. Interest income
for the second quarter 2007 of $8.1 million increased $3.9 million compared to the prior year
period due to higher short-term investment levels and higher associated yields.
Income Tax ExpenseIncome tax expense for the three months ended June 30, 2007 was $9.4 million, or
25.1% of pre-tax income, compared with an income tax expense of $11.3 million, or 25.0%, in the
prior year period. Income tax expense for the six months ended June 30, 2007 was $25.5 million, or
28.0% of pre-tax income, compared with income tax expense of
$17.8 million, or 27.0% in the prior
year period.
Minority
Interest in IncomeMinority interest in income for the three months ended June 30, 2007
was $1.8 million compared with $1.3 million for the comparable period in 2006. Minority interest in
income for the six months ended June 30, 2006 was $2.8 million versus $2.1 million for the
comparable period in 2006. The increase compared with 2006 relates to higher operating income for
certain entities.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
At June 30, 2007, cash and cash equivalents totaled $661.3 million.
Operating-During the first six months of 2007, our operations generated $117.2 million of cash
flows as a result of profitability and increased accounts payable levels. The increase in accounts
payable primarily resulted from projects within our CSA segment.
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Investing-In the first six months of 2007, we incurred $49.4 million for capital expenditures,
primarily in support of projects in our North America and EAME segments.
We continue to evaluate and selectively pursue opportunities for expansion of our business through
acquisition of complementary businesses. These acquisitions, if they arise, may involve the use of
cash or may require debt or equity financing.
Financing-During the first six months of 2007, net cash flows utilized in financing activities were
$27.7 million. Purchases of treasury stock totaled
$30.9 million (approximately 1.0 million shares at an average
price of $31.62 per share) that included cash payments of $3.2 million for withholding taxes on
taxable share distributions, for which we withheld approximately 0.1 million shares, and
approximately $27.7 million for the repurchase of 0.9 million shares of our stock. These were
partly offset by a $5.4 million reclassification of benefits of tax deductions in excess of
recognized compensation cost from an operating to a financing cash flow as required by SFAS No.
123(R). Uses of cash also included $7.7 million for the payment of dividends. Our annual 2007
dividend is expected to be in the $15.0 to $16.0 million range. Cash provided by financing
activities included $4.8 and $1.3 million from the issuance of treasury and common shares,
respectively, primarily as a result of the exercise of stock options.
On July 15, 2007, we paid the
final of three annual installments of $25.0 million on our senior notes.
Our primary internal source of liquidity is cash flow generated from operations. Capacity under our
revolving credit facility is also available, if necessary, to fund our operating and investing
activities. We have a five-year $850.0 million, committed and unsecured revolving credit facility,
which terminates in October 2011. As of June 30, 2007, no direct borrowings were outstanding under
the revolving credit facility, but we had issued $339.7 million of letters of credit and $510.3
million of available capacity remained under this five-year facility. Such letters of credit are
generally issued to customers in the ordinary course of business to support advance payments, as
performance guarantees, or in lieu of retention on our contracts. The facility contains certain
restrictive covenants, including a maximum leverage ratio, a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio
and a minimum net worth level, among other restrictions. The facility also places restrictions on
us with regard to subsidiary indebtedness, sales of assets, liens, investments, type of business
conducted, and mergers and acquisitions, among other restrictions.
In addition to the revolving credit facility, we have three committed and unsecured letter of
credit and term loan agreements (the LC Agreements) with Bank of America, N.A., as administrative
agent, JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association, and various private placement note investors.
Under the terms of the LC Agreements, either banking institution can issue letters of credit (the
LC Issuers). In the aggregate, the LC Agreements provide up to $275.0 million of capacity. As of
June 30, 2007, no direct borrowings were outstanding under the LC Agreements, but we had issued
$274.5 million of letters of credit among all three tranches of LC Agreements. Tranche A, a $50.0
million facility, and Tranche B, a $100.0 million facility, were fully utilized. Tranche C, a
$125.0 million facility, had $0.5 million of available capacity remaining at June 30, 2007. Both
Tranche A and Tranche B are five-year uncommitted facilities which terminate in November 2011.
Tranche C is an eight-year facility expiring in November 2014. The LC Agreements contain certain
restrictive covenants, such as a minimum net worth level, a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio and
a maximum leverage ratio. The LC Agreements also include restrictions with regard to subsidiary
indebtedness, sales of assets, liens, investments, type of business conducted, affiliate
transactions, sales and leasebacks, and mergers and acquisitions, among other restrictions. In the
event of default under the LC Agreements, including our failure to reimburse a draw against an
issued letter of credit, the LC Issuer could transfer its claim against us, to the extent such
amount is due and payable by us under the LC Agreements, to the private placement note investors,
creating a term loan that is due and payable no later than the stated maturity of the respective LC
Agreement. In addition to quarterly letter of credit fees and, to the extent that a term loan is in
effect, we would be assessed a floating rate of interest over LIBOR.
We also have various short-term, uncommitted revolving credit facilities across several geographic
regions of approximately $760.0 million. These facilities are generally used to provide letters of
credit or bank guarantees to
customers in the ordinary course of business to support advance payments, as performance guarantees
or in lieu of retention on our contracts. At June 30, 2007, we had available capacity of $281.0
million under these uncommitted facilities. In addition to providing letters of credit or bank
guarantees, we also issue surety bonds in the ordinary course of business to support our contract
performance.
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In addition, as of June 30, 2007, we had $25.0 million of senior notes outstanding that contained a
number of restrictive covenants, including a maximum leverage ratio and minimum levels of net worth
and fixed charge ratios, among other restrictions. The notes also placed restrictions on us with
regard to investments, other debt, subsidiary indebtedness, sales of assets, liens, nature of
business conducted and mergers, among other restrictions. The final $25.0 million installment of
senior notes was paid on July 13, 2007.
As of June 30, 2007, the following commitments were in place to support our ordinary course
obligations:
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Amounts of Commitments by Expiration Period |
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Total |
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Less than 1 Year |
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1-3 Years |
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4-5 Years |
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After 5 Years |
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Letters of Credit/Bank Guarantees |
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$ |
1,093,207 |
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$ |
291,924 |
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$ |
621,650 |
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$ |
160,025 |
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$ |
19,608 |
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Surety Bonds |
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277,003 |
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218,181 |
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58,767 |
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55 |
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Total Commitments |
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$ |
1,370,210 |
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$ |
510,105 |
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$ |
680,417 |
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$ |
160,080 |
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$ |
19,608 |
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Note: Letters of credit include $37,893 of letters of credit issued in support of our insurance program.
We believe cash on hand, funds generated by operations, amounts available under existing credit
facilities and external sources of liquidity, such as the issuance of debt and equity instruments,
will be sufficient to finance capital expenditures, the settlement of commitments and contingencies
(as fully described in Note 8 to our condensed consolidated financial statements) and working
capital needs for the foreseeable future. However, there can be no assurance that such funding will
be available, as our ability to generate cash flows from operations and our ability to access
funding under the revolving credit facility may be impacted by a variety of business, economic,
legislative, financial and other factors which may be outside of our control. Additionally, while
we currently have significant, uncommitted bonding facilities, primarily to support various
commercial provisions in our engineering and construction contracts, a termination or reduction of
these bonding facilities could result in the utilization of letters of credit in lieu of
performance bonds, thereby reducing our available capacity under the revolving credit facility.
Although we do not anticipate a reduction or termination of the bonding facilities, there can be no
assurance that such facilities will be available at reasonable terms to service our ordinary course
obligations.
We are a defendant in a number of lawsuits arising in the normal course of business and we
have in place appropriate insurance coverage for the type of work that we have performed. As a
matter of standard policy, we review our litigation accrual quarterly and as further information is
known on pending cases, increases or decreases, as appropriate, may be recorded in accordance with
SFAS No. 5, Accounting for Contingencies (SFAS No. 5).
For a discussion of pending litigation, including lawsuits wherein plaintiffs allege exposure to
asbestos due to work we may have performed, matters involving the FTC and securities class action
lawsuits against us, see Note 8 to our condensed consolidated financial statements.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We use operating leases for facilities and equipment when they make economic sense. In 2001, we
entered into a sale (for approximately $14.0 million) and leaseback transaction of our Plainfield,
Illinois administrative office with a lease term of 20 years, which is accounted for as an
operating lease. Minimum lease payments over the next five years of the lease, from 2007 through
2011, for this facility are expected to be approximately $1.6 million per year.
Other than the commitments to support our ordinary course obligations, as described above, we have
no other significant off-balance sheet arrangements.
New Accounting Standards
For a discussion of new accounting standards, see the applicable section included within Note 1 to
our condensed consolidated financial statements.
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Critical Accounting Estimates
The discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations are based upon our
condensed consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that
affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenue and expenses, and related disclosure of
contingent assets and liabilities. We evaluate our estimates on an on-going basis, based on
historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the
circumstances. Our management has discussed the development and selection of our critical
accounting estimates with the Audit Committee of our Supervisory Board of Directors. Actual results
may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.
We believe the following critical accounting policies affect our more significant judgments and
estimates used in the preparation of our condensed consolidated financial statements:
Revenue RecognitionRevenue is primarily recognized using the percentage-of-completion method. A
significant portion of our work is performed on a fixed-price or lump sum basis. The balance of our
work is performed on variations of cost reimbursable and target price approaches. Contract revenue
is accrued based on the percentage that actual costs-to-date bear to total estimated costs. We
utilize this cost-to-cost approach as we believe this method is less subjective than relying on
assessments of physical progress. We follow the guidance of SOP 81-1,
for
accounting policies relating to our use of the percentage-of-completion method, estimating costs,
revenue recognition, including the recognition of profit incentives, combining and segmenting
contracts and unapproved change order/claim recognition. Under the cost-to-cost approach, while the
most widely recognized method used for percentage-of-completion accounting, the use of estimated
cost to complete each contract is a significant variable in the process of determining income
earned and is a significant factor in the accounting for contracts. The cumulative impact of
revisions in total cost estimates during the progress of work is reflected in the period in which
these changes become known. Due to the various estimates inherent in our contract accounting,
actual results could differ from those estimates.
Contract revenue reflects the original contract price adjusted for approved change orders and
estimated minimum recoveries of unapproved change orders and claims. We recognize revenue
associated with unapproved change orders and claims to the extent that related costs have been
incurred when recovery is probable and the value can be reliably estimated. At June 30, 2007, we
had an outstanding unapproved change order of $46.1 million factored into the determination of
revenue and estimated costs for the associated project. At December 31, 2006, we had no material
outstanding unapproved change orders/claims. If the final settlement is less than the unapproved
change order, our results of operations could be negatively impacted.
Losses expected to be incurred on contracts in progress are charged to earnings in the period such
losses are known. Provisions for additional costs associated with a contract projected to be in a
significant loss position at June 30, 2007 resulted in a $15.4 million charge to earnings in the
three-month period and $25.2 million during the six-month period ended June 30, 2007. The contract
is now substantially complete. There were no significant provisions for additional costs associated
with contracts projected to be in a material loss position in the comparable periods of 2006.
Credit ExtensionWe extend credit to customers and other parties in the normal course of business
only after a review of the potential customers creditworthiness. Additionally, management reviews
the commercial terms of all significant contracts before entering into a contractual arrangement.
We regularly review outstanding receivables
and provide for estimated losses through an allowance for doubtful accounts. In evaluating the
level of established reserves, management makes judgments regarding the parties ability to make
required payments, economic events and other factors. As the financial condition of these parties
changes, circumstances develop or additional information becomes available, adjustments to the
allowance for doubtful accounts may be required.
Financial InstrumentsAlthough we do not engage in currency speculation, we periodically use
hedges, primarily forward contracts, to mitigate certain operating exposures, as well as hedge
intercompany loans utilized to
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finance non-U.S. subsidiaries. Hedge contracts utilized to mitigate
operating exposures are generally designated as cash flow hedges under SFAS No. 133, Accounting
for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (SFAS No. 133). Therefore, gains and losses,
exclusive of forward points, associated with marking highly effective instruments to market are
included in accumulated other comprehensive loss on the condensed consolidated balance sheets,
while the gains and losses associated with instruments deemed ineffective during the period and
instruments for which we do not seek hedge accounting treatment are recognized within cost of
revenue in the condensed consolidated statements of income. Changes in the fair value of forward
points are recognized within cost of revenue in the condensed consolidated statements of income.
Additionally, gains or losses on forward contracts to hedge intercompany loans are included within
cost of revenue in the condensed consolidated statements of income. Our other financial instruments
are not significant.
Income TaxesDeferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences
attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and
liabilities and their respective tax bases using tax rates in effect for the years in which the
differences are expected to reverse. A valuation allowance is provided to offset any net deferred
tax assets if, based upon the available evidence, it is more likely than not that some or all of
the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The final realization of the deferred tax asset
depends on our ability to generate sufficient taxable income of the appropriate character in the
future and in appropriate jurisdictions.
Under the guidance of FIN 48, we provide for income taxes in situations where we have and have not
received tax assessments. Taxes are provided in those instances where we consider it probable that
additional taxes will be due in excess of amounts reflected in income tax returns filed worldwide.
As a matter of standard policy, we continually review our exposure to additional income taxes due
and as further information is known, increases or decreases, as appropriate, may be recorded in
accordance with FIN 48.
Estimated Reserves for Insurance MattersWe maintain insurance coverage for various aspects of our
business and operations. However, we retain a portion of anticipated losses through the use of
deductibles and self-insured retentions for our exposures related to third-party liability and
workers compensation. Management regularly reviews estimates of reported and unreported claims
through analysis of historical and projected trends, in conjunction with actuaries and other
consultants, and provides for losses through insurance reserves. As claims develop and additional
information becomes available, adjustments to loss reserves may be required. If actual results are
not consistent with our assumptions, we may be exposed to gains or losses that could be material.
Recoverability of Goodwill and Indefinite-Lived Intangible AssetsEffective January 1, 2002, we
adopted SFAS No. 142 which states that
goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets are no longer to be amortized but are to be
reviewed annually for impairment.
The goodwill impairment analysis required under SFAS No. 142 requires us to allocate goodwill to
our reporting units, compare the fair value of each reporting unit with our carrying amount,
including goodwill, and then, if necessary, record a goodwill impairment charge in an amount equal
to the excess, if any, of the carrying amount of a reporting units goodwill over the implied fair
value of that goodwill. The primary method we employ to estimate these fair values is the
discounted cash flow method. This methodology is based, to a large extent, on assumptions about
future events which may or may not occur as anticipated, and such deviations could have a
significant impact on the estimated fair values calculated. These assumptions include, but are not
limited to, estimates of future growth rates, discount rates and terminal values of reporting
units. Our goodwill balance at June 30, 2007 was $228.6 million.
SFAS No. 142 also requires us to compare the fair value of our indefinite-lived intangible assets
to the carrying amount. Impairment testing of our indefinite-lived intangible assets, which consist
of tradenames, is accomplished by demonstrating recovery of the underlying intangible assets, also
utilizing an estimate of discounted future cash flows. Our indefinite-lived intangible asset
balance at June 30, 2007 was $24.7 million.
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Forward-Looking Statements
This quarterly report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements. You should read carefully
any statements containing the words expect, believe, anticipate, project, estimate,
predict, intend, should, could, may, might, or similar expressions or the negative of
any of these terms.
Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. In addition to the
material risks listed under Item 1A. Risk Factors, as set forth in our Form 10-K for the year
ended December 31, 2006 filed with the SEC, that may cause our actual results, performance or
achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied by any forward-looking
statements, the following factors could also cause our results to differ from such statements:
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our ability to realize cost savings from our expected execution performance of
contracts; |
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the uncertain timing and the funding of new contract awards, and project cancellations
and operating risks; |
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cost overruns on fixed price, target price or similar contracts whether as the result of
improper estimates or otherwise; |
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risks associated with percentage-of-completion accounting; |
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our ability to settle or negotiate unapproved change orders and claims; |
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changes in the costs or availability of, or delivery schedule for, equipment,
components, materials, labor or subcontractors; |
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adverse impacts from weather may affect our performance and timeliness of completion,
which could lead to increased costs and affect the costs or availability of, or delivery
schedule for, equipment, components, materials, labor or subcontractors; |
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increased competition; |
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fluctuating revenue resulting from a number of factors, including the cyclical nature of
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lower than expected activity in the hydrocarbon industry, demand from which is the
largest component of our revenue; |
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lower than expected growth in our primary end markets, including but not limited to LNG
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risks inherent in acquisitions and our ability to obtain financing for proposed
acquisitions; |
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our ability to integrate and successfully operate acquired businesses and the risks
associated with those businesses; |
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adverse outcomes of pending claims or litigation or the possibility of new claims or
litigation, including, but not limited to, pending securities class action litigation, and
the potential effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations; |
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the ultimate outcome or effect of the pending FTC order on our business, financial
condition and results of operations; |
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lack of necessary liquidity to finance expenditures prior to the receipt of payment for
the performance of contracts and to provide bid and performance bonds and letters of credit
securing our obligations under our bids and contracts; |
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proposed and actual revisions to U.S. and non-U.S. tax laws, and interpretation of said
laws, and U.S. tax treaties with non-U.S. countries (including The Netherlands), that seek
to increase income taxes payable; |
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political and economic conditions including, but not limited to, war, conflict or civil
or economic unrest in countries in which we operate; and |
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a downturn or disruption in the economy in general. |
Although we believe the expectations reflected in our forward-looking statements are reasonable, we
cannot guarantee future performance or results. We are not obligated to update or revise any
forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. You
should consider these risks when reading any forward-looking statements.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
We are exposed to market risk from changes in foreign currency exchange rates, which may adversely
affect our results of operations and financial condition. One exposure to fluctuating exchange
rates relates to the effects of translating the financial statements of our non-U.S. subsidiaries,
which are denominated in currencies other than the U.S. dollar, into the U.S. dollar. The foreign
currency translation adjustments are recognized in shareholders
equity within accumulated other
comprehensive loss as cumulative translation adjustment, net of any applicable tax. We generally
do not hedge our exposure to potential foreign currency translation adjustments.
Another form of foreign currency exposure relates to our non-U.S. subsidiaries normal contracting
activities. We generally try to limit our exposure to foreign currency fluctuations in most of our
engineering, procurement and construction contracts through provisions that require customer
payments in U.S. dollars or other currencies corresponding to the currency in which costs are
incurred. As a result, we generally do not need to hedge foreign currency cash flows for contract
work performed. However, where construction contracts do not contain foreign currency provisions,
we primarily use forward exchange contracts to hedge foreign currency exposure of forecasted
transactions and firm commitments. Our primary foreign currency exchange rate exposure hedged
includes the Euro, Swiss Franc and U.S. Dollar. The gains and losses on these contracts are
intended to offset changes in the value of the related exposures. However, certain of these hedges
have become ineffective as it has become probable that their underlying forecasted transaction will
not occur within their originally specified periods of time, or at all. The unrealized hedge fair
value loss associated with these ineffective instruments as well as instruments for which we do not
seek hedge accounting treatment totaled $0.1 million and was recognized within cost of revenue in
the condensed consolidated statement of income for the six months ended June 30, 2007. As
of June 30, 2007, the notional amount of cash flow hedge contracts outstanding was $81.7 million.
The total unrealized hedge fair value loss recognized within cost of revenue for the six months
ended June 30, 2007 was $1.3 million. The terms of our contracts extend up to two years.
In circumstances where intercompany loans and/or borrowings are in place with non-U.S.
subsidiaries, we will also use forward contracts which generally offset any translation
gains/losses of the underlying transactions. If the timing or amount of foreign-denominated cash
flows vary, we incur foreign exchange gains or losses, which are included within cost of revenue in
the condensed consolidated statements of income. We do not use financial instruments for trading or
speculative purposes.
The carrying value of our cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and
notes payable approximates their fair values because of the short-term nature of these instruments.
See Note 5 to our condensed consolidated financial statements for quantification of our financial
instruments.
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Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Disclosure Controls and Procedures As of the end of the period covered by this quarterly report on
Form 10-Q, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our
management, including the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), of
the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as such
term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended (the Exchange Act)). Based upon such evaluation, the CEO and CFO have concluded that, as
of the end of such period, our disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure
information required to be disclosed in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is
recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time period specified in the Securities and
Exchange Commissions rules and forms.
Changes in Internal Controls There were no changes in our internal controls over financial
reporting that occurred during the three-month period ended June 30, 2007, that have materially
affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial
reporting.
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
We have been and may from time to time be named as a defendant in legal actions claiming damages in
connection with engineering and construction projects and other matters. These are typically
claims that arise in the normal course of business, including employment-related claims and
contractual disputes or claims for personal injury or property damage which occur in connection
with services performed relating to project or construction sites. Contractual disputes normally
involve claims relating to the timely completion of projects, performance of equipment, design or
other engineering services or project construction services provided by our subsidiaries.
Management does not currently believe that pending contractual, employment-related personal injury
or property damage claims will have a material adverse effect on our earnings or liquidity.
Antitrust ProceedingsIn October 2001, the FTC filed an administrative complaint (the Complaint)
challenging our February 2001 acquisition of certain assets of the Engineered Construction Division
of Pitt-Des Moines, Inc. (PDM) that we acquired together with certain assets of the Water
Division of PDM (the Engineered Construction and Water Divisions of PDM are hereafter sometimes
referred to as the PDM Divisions). The Complaint alleged that the acquisition violated Federal
antitrust laws by threatening to substantially lessen competition in four specific business lines
in the United States: liquefied nitrogen, liquefied oxygen and liquefied argon (LIN/LOX/LAR)
storage tanks; liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) storage tanks; liquefied natural gas (LNG) storage
tanks and associated facilities; and field erected thermal vacuum chambers (used for the testing of
satellites) (the Relevant Products).
In June 2003, an FTC Administrative Law Judge ruled that our acquisition of PDM assets threatened
to substantially lessen competition in the four business lines identified above and ordered us to
divest within 180 days of a final order all physical assets, intellectual property and any
uncompleted construction contracts of the PDM Divisions that we acquired from PDM to a purchaser
approved by the FTC that is able to utilize those assets as a viable competitor.
We appealed the ruling to the full FTC. In addition, the FTC Staff appealed the sufficiency of the
remedies contained in the ruling to the full FTC. On January 6, 2005, the Commission issued its
Opinion and Final Order. According to the FTCs Opinion, we would be required to divide our
industrial division, including employees, into two separate operating divisions, CB&I and New PDM,
and to divest New PDM to a purchaser approved by the FTC within 180 days of the Order becoming
final. By order dated August 30, 2005, the FTC issued its final ruling substantially denying our
petition to reconsider and upholding the Final Order as modified.
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We believe that the FTCs Order and Opinion are inconsistent with the law and the facts presented
at trial, in the appeal to the Commission, as well as new evidence following the close of the
record. We have filed a petition for review of the FTC Order and Opinion with the United States
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Oral arguments occurred on May 2, 2007. In addition to
the legal proceedings, we also continue to explore a negotiated resolution of this matter with the
FTC. We are not required to divest any assets until we have exhausted all appeal processes
available to us, including appeal to the United States Supreme Court. Because (i) the remedies
described in the Order and Opinion are neither consistent nor clear, (ii) the needs and
requirements of any purchaser of divested assets could impact the amount and type of possible
additional assets, if any, to be conveyed to the purchaser to constitute it as a viable competitor
in the Relevant Products beyond those contained in the PDM Divisions, and (iii) the demand for the
Relevant Products is constantly changing, we have not been able to definitively quantify
the potential effect on our financial statements. The divested entity could include, among other
things, certain fabrication facilities, equipment, contracts and employees of CB&I. The remedies
contained in the Order, depending on how and to the extent they are ultimately implemented to
establish a viable competitor in the Relevant Products, could have an adverse effect on us,
including the possibility of a potential write-down of the net book value of divested assets, a
loss of revenue relating to divested contracts and costs associated with a divestiture.
Securities Class ActionA class action shareholder lawsuit was filed on February 17, 2006 against
us, Gerald M. Glenn, Robert B. Jordan, and Richard E. Goodrich in the United States District Court
for the Southern District of New York entitled Welmon v. Chicago Bridge & Iron Co. NV, et al. (No.
06 CV 1283). The complaint was filed on behalf of a purported class consisting of all those who
purchased or otherwise acquired our securities from March 9, 2005 through February 3, 2006 and were
damaged thereby.
The action asserts claims under the U.S. securities laws in connection with various public
statements made by the defendants during the class period and alleges, among other things, that we
misapplied percentage-of-completion accounting and did not follow our publicly stated revenue
recognition policies.
Since the initial lawsuit, other suits containing substantially similar allegations and with
similar, but not exactly the same, class periods were filed.
On July 5, 2006, a single Consolidated Amended Complaint was filed in the Welmon action in the
Southern District of New York consolidating all previously filed actions. We and the individual
defendants filed a motion to dismiss the Complaint, which was denied by the Court. On March 2,
2007, the lead plaintiffs filed a motion for class certification, and we and the individual
defendants filed an opposition to class certification on April 2, 2007. After an initial hearing
on the motion for class certification held on May 29, 2007, the Court scheduled another hearing to
be held on November 19-20, 2007, to resolve factual issues regarding the typicality and adequacy of
the proposed class representatives. Although we believe that we have meritorious defenses to the
claims made in the above action and intend to contest it vigorously, an adverse resolution of the
action could have a material adverse effect on our financial position and results of operations in
the period in which the lawsuit is resolved.
Asbestos LitigationWe are a defendant in lawsuits wherein plaintiffs allege exposure to asbestos
due to work we may have performed at various locations. We have never been a manufacturer,
distributor or supplier of asbestos products. As of June 30, 2007, we have been named a defendant
in lawsuits alleging exposure to asbestos involving approximately 4,592 plaintiffs, and of those
claims, approximately 1,950 claims were pending and 2,642 have been closed through dismissals or
settlements. As of June 30, 2007, the claims alleging exposure to asbestos that have been resolved
have been dismissed or settled for an average settlement amount per claim of approximately one
thousand dollars. With respect to unasserted asbestos claims, we cannot identify a population of
potential claimants with sufficient certainty to determine the probability of a loss and to make a
reasonable estimate of liability, if any. We review each case on its own merits and make accruals
based on the probability of loss and our ability to estimate the amount of liability and related
expenses, if any. We do not currently believe that any unresolved asserted claims will have a
material adverse effect on our future results of operations or financial position and at June 30,
2007 we had accrued $0.9 million for liability and related expenses. While we continue to pursue
recovery for recognized and unrecognized contingent losses through insurance, indemnification
arrangements or other sources, we are unable to quantify the amount, if any, that may be expected
to be recoverable
because of the
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variability in the coverage amounts, deductibles, limitations and viability of
carriers with respect to our insurance policies for the years in question.
OtherWe were served with subpoenas for documents on August 15, 2005 and January 24, 2006 by the
Securities and Exchange Commission in connection with its investigation titled In the Matter of
Halliburton Company, File No. HO-9968, relating to an LNG construction project on Bonny Island,
Nigeria, where we served as one of several subcontractors to a Halliburton affiliate. We are
cooperating fully with such investigation.
Environmental MattersOur operations are subject to extensive and changing U.S. federal, state and
local laws and regulations, as well as laws of other nations, that establish health and
environmental quality standards. These standards, among others, relate to air and water pollutants
and the management and disposal of hazardous substances and wastes. We are exposed to potential
liability for personal injury or property damage caused by any release, spill, exposure or other
accident involving such pollutants, substances or wastes.
In connection with the historical operation of our facilities, substances which currently are or
might be considered hazardous were used or disposed of at some sites that will or may require us to
make expenditures for remediation. In addition, we have agreed to indemnify parties to whom we have
sold facilities for certain environmental liabilities arising from acts occurring before the dates
those facilities were transferred. We are not aware of any manifestation by a potential claimant of
its awareness of a possible claim or assessment with respect to any such facility.
We believe that we are currently in compliance, in all material respects, with all environmental
laws and regulations. We do not anticipate that we will incur material capital expenditures for
environmental controls or for investigation or remediation of environmental conditions during the
remainder of 2007 or 2008.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
There
have been no material changes to the Risk Factors disclosure included
in our 2006 Form 10-K
filed on March 1, 2007.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities (3)
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c) Total Number of |
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d) Maximum Number |
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Shares Purchased as |
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of Shares that May Yet |
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a) Total Number of Shares |
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b) Average Price Paid |
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Part of Publicly |
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Be Purchased Under the |
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Purchased |
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per Share |
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Announced Plan |
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Plan (2) |
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April 2007 (1)
(4/1/07-4/30/07) |
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75,000 |
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$ |
30.9713 |
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2,717,200 |
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Subtotal |
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75,000 |
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$ |
30.9713 |
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2,717,200 |
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May 2007 (2)
(5/1/07-5/31/07) |
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37,500 |
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37.9838 |
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37,500 |
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9,562,500 |
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(6/1/07 - 6/30/07) |
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157,500 |
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$ |
38.1213 |
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195,000 |
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9,405,000 |
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Subtotal |
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195,000 |
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38.0949 |
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195,000 |
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9,405,000 |
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Total |
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270,000 |
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36.1161 |
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2,912,200 |
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9,405,000 |
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During the month of April, we continued to purchase shares under our stock
repurchase program which was announced on June 1, 2006 (the 2006 Repurchase Program) and was
originally initiated on May 16, 2005. Under the 2006 Repurchase Program, the authorized amount of
the repurchase totaled up to 10% of our issued share capital on June 1, 2006 (or approximately
9,700,000 shares). On May 10, 2007, our shareholders voted on and we announced the resumption and
extension through November 10, 2008 of our existing stock repurchase program (the 2007 Stock
Repurchase Program). The 2006 Repurchase Program expired on May 10, 2007 at such time when our
shareholders voted on and approved the 2007 Stock Repurchase Program and no further purchases were
made under the 2006 Repurchase Program after such time. |
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Under the 2007 Stock Repurchase Program, the authorized amount of the repurchase
totals up to 10% of our issued share capital (or approximately 9,600,000 shares). |
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Table does not include shares withheld for tax purposes or forfeitures under our
equity plans. |
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
None.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
The Annual General Meeting of Shareholders of Chicago Bridge & Iron Company N.V. was held on May
10, 2007. The following matters were voted upon and adopted at the meeting:
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Reappointment of Jerry H. Ballengee and appointment of Michael L. Underwood as
members of the Supervisory Board to serve until the Annual General Meeting of
Shareholders in 2010 and until their successors have been duly appointed. |
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First Nominee |
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David P. Bordages |
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Non-Votes |
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57,823,020 |
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4,962,433 |
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585,846 |
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564,114 |
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First Nominee |
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Second Nominee |
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Broker |
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Samuel C. Leventry |
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3,888,898 |
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598,558 |
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564,114 |
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The authorization to prepare the annual accounts and the annual report in the
English language and to adopt the Dutch Statutory Annual Accounts of the Company for
the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006. |
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For |
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53,646,682 |
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292,900 |
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Abstain |
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The discharge of members of the Management Board from liability in respect of
the exercise of their duties during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006. |
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For |
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4,050,872 |
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Abstain |
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The discharge of members of the Supervisory Board from liability in respect of
the exercise of their duties during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006. |
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Against |
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Abstain |
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The approval of the distribution from profits for the year ended December 31,
2006 in the amount of U.S. $0.12 per share previously paid as interim dividends. |
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Against |
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201,108 |
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182,623 |
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The approval to extend the authority of the Management Board, acting with the
approval of the Supervisory Board, to repurchase up to 10% of the issued share capital
of the Company until November 10, 2008 on the open market, through privately negotiated
transactions or in one or more self tender offers for a price per share not less than
the nominal value of a share and not higher than 110% of the most recently available
(as of the time of repurchase) price of a share on any securities exchange where the
Companys shares are traded. |
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For |
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Against |
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71,411 |
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104,722 |
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The approval to extend the authority of the Supervisory Board to issue and/or
grant rights (including options to subscribe) on shares of the Company and to limit and
exclude pre-emption rights until May 10, 2012. |
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13,319,289 |
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To ratify the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Companys independent
registered public accounting firm. |
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Against |
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115,977 |
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83,840 |
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Item 5. Other Information
None.
Item 6. Exhibits
(a) Exhibits
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31.1 (1)
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Certification Pursuant to Rule 13-14(a) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of
2002. |
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31.2 (1)
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Certification Pursuant to Rule 13-14(a) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of
2002. |
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32.1 (1)
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Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as
Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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32.2 (1)
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Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as
Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. |
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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.
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Chicago Bridge & Iron Company N.V.
By: Chicago Bridge & Iron Company B.V.
Its: Managing Director |
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/s/ RONALD A. BALLSCHMIEDE |
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Ronald A. Ballschmiede
Managing Director
(Principal Financial Officer) |
Date: August 1, 2007
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Index To Exhibits
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31.1 (1)
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Certification Pursuant to Rule 13-14(a) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of
2002. |
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31.2 (1)
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Certification Pursuant to Rule 13-14(a) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of
2002. |
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32.1 (1)
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Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as
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Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as
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