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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
[X] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED OCTOBER 31, 1996
OR
[ ] 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 1-7427
Veritas DGC Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
DELAWARE 76-0343152
(State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) Identification No.)
3701 KIRBY DRIVE, SUITE #112, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77098
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(713) 512-8300
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
NO CHANGES
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year,
if changed since last report)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15 (d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No
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APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS:
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer's classes
of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.
The number of shares of the Company's common stock, $.01 par value (the
"Common Stock"), outstanding at November 30, 1996 was 18,446,568 (including
3,495,630 Veritas Energy Services Inc. exchangeable shares which are identical
to the Common Stock in all material respects).
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VERITAS DGC INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
INDEX
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PART I. Financial Information
Item 1. Financial Statements
Consolidated Balance Sheets -
July 31, 1996 and October 31, 1996 1
Consolidated Statements of Operations -
For the Three Months Ended October 31, 1995 and 1996 3
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows -
For the Three Months Ended October 31, 1995 and 1996 4
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements 7
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis
of Financial Condition and Results of Operations 14
PART II. Other Information
Item 1. Legal Proceedings 18
Item 2. Changes in Securities 18
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders 18
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K 19
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
VERITAS DGC INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands of dollars)
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<CAPTION>
(Unaudited)
July 31, October 31,
1996 1996
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ASSETS (AS COMBINED - SEE NOTE 2)
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Current assets:
Cash and short-term investments $ 10,072 $ 32,737
Restricted cash investments 327 530
Accounts and notes receivable (net of allowance for
doubtful accounts: July, $740; October, $383) 65,447 80,468
Materials and supplies inventory 1,659 2,289
Prepayments and other 8,199 8,462
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Total current assets 85,704 124,486
Property and equipment 165,104 178,937
Less accumulated depreciation 86,094 94,051
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Property and equipment - net 79,010 84,886
Multi-client data library 25,628 28,075
Investments in and advances to joint venture 1,463 3,030
Goodwill (net of accumulated amortization:
July, $2,214; October, $2,340) 3,674 3,548
Other assets 3,113 3,860
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Total $ 198,592 $ 247,885
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See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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(Unaudited)
July 31, October 31,
1996 1996
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY (AS COMBINED - SEE NOTE 2)
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Current liabilities:
Current maturities of long-term debt $ 13,739 $ 876
Accounts payable - trade 27,454 33,224
Accrued interest 313 336
Other accrued liabilities 19,905 21,369
Income taxes payable 1,814 2,229
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Total current liabilities 63,225 58,034
Non-current liabilities:
Long-term debt-less current maturities 27,351 75,681
Other non-current liabilities 2,093 2,006
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Total non-current liabilities 29,444 77,687
Stockholders' equity:
Common stock, $.01 par value; authorized:
40,000,000 shares; issued: 11,334,352 shares and
14,685,528 shares at July and October, respectively 113 146
Additional paid-in capital 104,469 105,236
Retained earnings (from August 1, 1991
with respect to Digicon Inc.) 2,275 7,443
Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment (934) (661)
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Total stockholders' equity 105,923 112,164
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Total $ 198,592 $ 247,885
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See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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VERITAS DGC INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
UNAUDITED
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Three Months Ended
October 31,
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1995 1996
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(AS COMBINED - SEE NOTE 2)
<S> <C> <C>
Revenues $ 59,824 $ 76,405
Costs and expenses:
Operating expenses 46,806 58,320
Depreciation and amortization 6,352 8,692
Selling, general and administrative 1,580 1,950
Other (income) expense:
Merger related costs 597
Interest 1,287 1,263
Other 116 (256)
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Total costs and expenses 56,141 70,566
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Income before provision for income taxes
and equity in (earnings) loss of 50%
or less-owned companies and joint ventures 3,683 5,839
Provision for income taxes 1,664 1,238
Equity in (earnings) loss of 50% or less-owned
companies and joint ventures 329 (567)
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Net income $ 1,690 $ 5,168
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Per share of common stock:
Primary:
Income per share of common stock $ .10 $ .28
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Weighted average shares 17,399 18,382
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Fully diluted:
Income per share of common stock and common
stock equivalent $ .27
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Weighted average shares 18,950
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Cash dividends None None
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See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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VERITAS DGC INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
UNAUDITED
(In thousands of dollars)
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Three Months Ended
October 31,
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1995 1996
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(AS COMBINED - SEE NOTE 2)
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Operating activities:
Net income $ 1,690 $ 5,168
Non-cash items included in net income:
Depreciation and amortization 6,352 8,692
Amortization of deferred gain on sale/leaseback (60)
Loss on disposition of property and equipment 303 224
Equity in (earnings) loss of 50% or less-owned
companies and joint ventures 329 (567)
Write-down of multi-client data library to market 99 436
Change in operating assets/liabilities:
Accounts and notes receivable 487 (15,021)
Materials and supplies inventory 69 (630)
Prepayments and other 217 89
Multi-client data library (716) (2,883)
Other 753 1,421
Accounts payable - trade (3,597) 4,481
Accrued interest (10) 23
Other accrued liabilities (1,734) 1,464
Income taxes payable 2,242 415
Other non-current liabilities (955) (87)
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Total cash provided by operating activities 5,469 3,225
Financing activities:
Borrowing of senior notes 75,000
Debt issues costs (2,461)
Borrowings of long-term debt 256 781
Payments of long-term debt (1,314) (28,398)
Net borrowings (payments) under credit agreements 813 (11,458)
Payment of secured term loan (6,000)
Net proceeds from sale of common stock 13 800
Net proceeds from sale of treasury stock 3,982
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Total cash provided by financing activities 3,750 28,264
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VERITAS DGC INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (CONTINUED)
UNAUDITED
(In thousands of dollars)
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Three Months Ended
October 31,
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1995 1996
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(AS COMBINED - SEE NOTE 2)
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Investing activities:
Increase in restricted cash investments $ (11) $ (203)
Increase in investment in and advances to joint venture (1,235) (1,000)
Purchase of property and equipment (5,486) (8,502)
Sale of property and equipment 150 667
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Total cash used by investing activities (6,582) (9,038)
Currency (gain) loss on foreign cash 57 214
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Change in cash and cash equivalents 2,694 22,665
Beginning cash and cash equivalents balance 6,691 10,072
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Ending cash and cash equivalents balance $ 9,385 $ 32,737
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VERITAS DGC INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SUPPLEMENTARY SCHEDULES TO CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
UNAUDITED
(In thousands of dollars)
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Three Months Ended
October 31,
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1995 1996
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(AS COMBINED - SEE NOTE 2)
<S> <C> <C>
Schedule of non-cash investing and financing activities:
Increase in property and equipment for:
Equipment purchase obligations $ 2,975 $ 5,542
Accounts payable - trade 382 1,289
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Cash paid for:
Interest -
Revolving credit agreement 529 205
Secured term loans 121 274
Equipment purchase obligations 425 689
Other 220 11
Income taxes 235 613
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VERITAS DGC INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
UNAUDITED
1. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
OPINION OF MANAGEMENT
In the opinion of Management, the accompanying unaudited consolidated
financial statements contain all adjustments of a normal and recurring
nature necessary to present fairly the financial position of Veritas DGC
Inc. and subsidiaries at October 31, 1996, and the results of its
operations and its cash flows for the three months ended October 31, 1995
and 1996. The results of operations for any interim period are not
necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for a full year, as
such results could be affected by changes in demand for geophysical
services and products, which is directly related to the level of oil and
gas exploration and development activity. Governmental actions, foreign
currency exchange rate fluctuations, seasonal factors, weather conditions
and equipment problems also could impact future operating results.
EARNINGS PER SHARE
Weighted average shares and earnings per share for all periods presented
have been restated to reflect the effect of shares issuable upon exchange
of Veritas Energy Services Inc. Exchangeable Shares (See Note 2).
Primary earnings per share is computed based on the weighted average
number of shares of common stock. Fully diluted earnings per share is
computed based on the weighted average number of shares of common stock
and common stock issuable upon the conversion of stock options and
warrants, which are common stock equivalents, calculated under the
treasury stock method.
TRANSLATION OF FOREIGN CURRENCIES
The Company has determined that the United States ("U.S.") dollar is its primary
functional currency and, accordingly, translates property and equipment (and
related depreciation) and inventories into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in
effect at the time of their acquisition while other assets and liabilities are
translated at period end rates. Operating results (other than depreciation) are
translated at the average rates of exchange prevailing during the period and
remeasurement gains and losses are included in the determination of net income
and reflected in other (income) expense (See Note 5). Prior to the Combination
(See Note 2), VES used the Canadian dollar as its functional currency and
translated all assets and liabilities at period end exchange rates and operating
results at average exchange rates prevailing during the period. Adjustments
resulting from the translation of assets and liabilities are recorded in the
cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment account in the stockholders'
equity section.
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NEW ACCOUNTING PRONOUNCEMENTS
In March 1995, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards ("SFAS") No. 121 "Accounting
for Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived Assets to Be
Disposed Of." This statement establishes accounting standards for the
impairment of long-lived assets, certain identifiable intangibles and
goodwill related to those assets to be held and used and for long-lived
assets and certain identifiable intangibles to be disposed of. This
statement is effective for financial statements with fiscal years
beginning after December 15, 1995. The Company implemented this statement
at the beginning of the fiscal year 1997. Implementation of this
pronouncement did not have a material effect on the Company's consolidated
financial statements.
In October 1995, the FASB issued SFAS No. 123 "Accounting for Stock Based
Compensation." This statement establishes a fair value method of
accounting for stock-based compensation plans either through recognition
or disclosure. This statement is effective for fiscal years beginning
after December 15, 1995. The Company will be required to implement this
statement for the fiscal year 1997. The Company intends to adopt this
standard by disclosing the pro forma net income (loss) and net income
(loss) per share amounts assuming the fair value method was adopted on
August 1, 1995. The adoption of this statement will have no material
impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.
2. BUSINESS COMBINATION
Veritas DGC Inc. was formerly named Digicon Inc. ("Digicon"). On August
30, 1996, Digicon and Veritas Energy Services Inc. ("VES"), a Canadian
company, consummated a business combination (the "Combination"). VES
became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Digicon and Digicon changed its name
to Veritas DGC Inc. (the "Company"). As a result of the Combination, each
share of VES no par value common shares outstanding was converted into the
right to receive a VES no par value exchangeable share (the "Exchangeable
Shares") at an exchange ratio of 0.8 of an Exchangeable Share per VES
common share. All of the holders of VES common shares, except for those
shareholders who perfected and properly exercised their right to dissent
from the Combination and received fair value of their shares in cash,
became holders of Exchangeable Shares and, accordingly, 7,023,701 shares
of Exchangeable Shares were issued. The aggregate stated capital of the
Exchangeable Shares is equal to the aggregate stated capital immediately
prior to the Combination of the VES common shares that were exchanged or
approximately $30.0 million. The Exchangeable Shares are convertible, at
the discretion of the stockholder, on a one-for-one basis into shares of
the Company's $0.01 par value
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common stock and their holders have rights identical to the holders of the
Company's common stock. Options to purchase shares of VES common stock
("VES Option") were converted into options to purchase shares of the
Company's common stock at an exchange ratio of 0.8 of an option in the
Company's common stock per VES Option. The VES articles of amalgamation
were amended to reduce the number of authorized VES common shares to one
which is held by the Company
The Combination has been accounted for as a pooling of interests and,
accordingly, the consolidated financial statements of Digicon and VES have
been combined and all prior periods have been restated to give effect to
the Combination. Information concerning common stock and per share data
has been restated on an equivalent share basis. As a result of differing
year ends of Digicon and VES, results of operations for dissimilar year
ends will be combined. The Company's results of operations for the years
ended July 31, 1995 and prior will be combined with VES' results of
operations for the years ended October 31, 1995 and prior. To conform year
ends, Digicon's results of operations for the year ended July 31, 1996
will be combined with VES' results of operations for the twelve months
ended July 31, 1996. Accordingly, VES' operating results for the period
August 1, 1995 through October 31, 1995 will be included in the years
ended July 31, 1995 and July 31, 1996. An adjustment in an amount equal to
the results of operations for this three-month period will be included in
the consolidated statements of changes in stockholders' equity. VES'
revenues, net income and net income per share were $22,150,000, $938,000
and $0.05, respectively, for the period August 1, 1995 through October 31,
1995.
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Presented below is the effect the pooling of interests will have on the
Company's reported results of operations. Amounts related to VES have been
converted into the Company's reporting currency, U.S. dollars, using
weighted average exchange rates prevailing during the period and reflects
adjustments for differences between U.S. and Canadian generally accepted
accounting principles ("GAAP") and reclassifications to conform financial
statement presentation. Canadian to U.S. GAAP adjustments include
adjustments to (i) write off foreign exchange gains and (losses) on
borrowings which are deferred and amortized over the period of the debt
affecting net income by approximately ($90,000), ($25,000) and ($173,000)
for the three months ended October 31, 1995 and for the years ended July
31, 1995, and 1996, respectively, and (ii) reverse the effect of a prior
period adjustment affecting net income by approximately $90,000, $314,000
and $102,000 for the three months ended October 31, 1995 and for the years
ended July 31, 1995 and 1996, respectively. Reclassification of
$6,985,000, $25,493,000 and $28,842,000 for the three months ended October
31, 1995 and for the years ended July 31, 1995 and 1996, respectively,
have been made to net amounts billed to customers for reimbursable costs
against VES' revenues.
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Three Months
Ended
October 31, Years Ended July 31,
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1995 1995 1996
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(In thousands of dollars)
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Revenues:
Digicon $ 37,674 $ 131,127 $ 160,847
VES 29,135 109,996 118,591
Reclassifications (6,985) (25,493) (28,842)
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Total $ 59,824 $ 215,630 $ 250,596
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Net income:
Digicon $ 752 $ 2,778 $ 385
VES 938 2,527 967
Adjustments 289 (71)
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Total $ 1,690 $ 5,594 $ 1,281
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Net income per share:
As previously reported $ .07 $ .25 $ .03
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As restated $ .10 $ .31 $ .07
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There are no material adjustments to the net assets of VES as a result of
adopting the same accounting principles as the Company.
During the year ended July 31, 1996 and the three months ended October 31,
1996, the Company incurred and expensed $3,666,000 and $597,000,
respectively of costs associated with the merger. These costs consists
primarily of professional fees. Costs for the three months ended October
31, 1996 include $150,000 payable to a stockholder who was the former
Chairman of the Board of Directors for consulting services rendered in
conjunction with the merger.
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3. INVESTMENT IN INDONESIAN JOINT VENTURE
Summarized financial information for the Company's Indonesian joint
venture which is accounted for under the equity method is as follows:
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Three Months Ended
October 31,
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(In thousands of dollars)
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Revenues $ 504 $ 3,296
Operating expenses 720 2,365
Depreciation and amortization 107 288
Other 6 1
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Total 833 2,654
Income (loss) before provision for income taxes (329) 642
Provision for income taxes 75
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Net income (loss) $ (329) $ 567
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4. LONG-TERM DEBT
The Company's long-term debt is as follows:
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July 31, October 31,
1996 1996
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(AS COMBINED - SEE NOTE 2)
(In thousands of dollars)
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Senior notes due October 2003, at 9.75% $ 75,000
Revolving credit agreement due July 1998, at
LIBOR plus 2% or prime $ 11,458
Secured term loan due July 1999, at prime plus3/4% 6,000
Secured term loan due July 1999, at prime plus1/2% 1,240
Secured term loan due July 1999, at prime plus1/2% 2,832
Equipment purchase obligations maturing through July 1999,
at a weighted average rate of 9.59% at October 31, 1996 19,319 1,314
Mortgage note payable due October 2005, at 10% 241 243
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Total 41,090 76,557
Less current maturities 13,739 876
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Due after one year $ 27,351 $ 75,681
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The senior notes are due in October 2003 with interest payable
semi-annually at 9 3/4%. The senior notes are unsecured and are
effectively subordinated to secured debt of the Company with respect to
the assets securing such debt and to all debt of its subsidiaries whether
secured or unsecured. The indenture relating to the senior notes contains
certain
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covenants which limit the Company's ability to, among other things, incur
additional debt, pay dividends and complete mergers, acquisitions and
sales of assets. Upon a change in control of the Company, as defined in
the Indenture, the holders of the senior notes have the right to require
the Company to purchase all or a portion of such holder's senior note at a
price equal to 101% of the aggregate principal amount. The Company has the
right to redeem the senior notes, in whole or in part, on or after October
15, 2000. Under certain conditions, the Company may redeem up to $20.0
million in aggregate principle amount of the senior notes prior to October
15, 1999.
The revolving credit agreement due July 1998, as amended, is with a
commercial bank and provides a facility of up to $15.0 million. Advances
are secured by substantially all of the receivables of the Company, bear
interest, at the Company's election, at LIBOR plus two percent or prime
rate and are limited by a borrowing formula. Covenants in the agreement
limit, among other things, the Company's right, without consent of the
lender, to take certain actions, including creating indebtedness and paying
dividends, and limit the Company's capital expenditures in any fiscal year.
In addition, the agreement requires minimum cash flow coverage and the
maintenance of minimum tangible net worth, limits the ratio of funded debt
to total capitalization, and requires the Company to maintain a minimum
current ratio.
The secured term loan due July 1999 was with a commercial bank, was due in
36 monthly installments of $166,667 plus interest at prime plus 3/4% and
was secured by a majority of the assets of the Company (except those
assets directly or indirectly owned by VES). The secured term loan was
paid with proceeds from the senior notes.
The secured term loans due July 1999 provided for advances for equipment
purchases up to Canadian $4.0 million and Canadian $5.5 million,
respectively, and advances were payable in 36 equal monthly installments.
Advances bore interest at the prime rates (as defined) plus .5% and were
secured by the equipment purchased. The agreements required VES to
maintain certain financial ratios. Advances under the secured term loans
were paid with proceeds from the senior notes.
The Company's equipment purchase obligations represent installment loans
and capitalized lease obligations primarily related to computer and
seismic equipment. Substantially all the equipment purchase obligations
were paid with proceeds from the senior notes.
The mortgage note is payable in monthly installments of Canadian $4,800
including interest at 10% and is secured by a building.
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5. OTHER (INCOME) EXPENSE
Other (income) expense consists of the following:
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Three Months Ended
October 31,
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1995 1996
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(AS COMBINED, SEE NOTE 2)
(In thousands of dollars)
<S> <C> <C>
Net foreign currency exchange (gain) loss $ 20 $ (395)
Net loss on disposition of property and equipment 303 224
Interest income (173) (95)
Other (34) 10
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Total $ 116 $ (256)
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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
The Company's internal sources of liquidity are cash and short-term investments
and cash flow from operations. External sources include the unutilized portion
of a revolving credit facility, equipment financing and trade credit.
In October 1996, the Company effected a public offering of $75.0 million of 9
3/4% senior notes due 2003 (the "Senior Notes") which generated approximately
$72.2 million of net proceeds. The indenture relating to the Senior Notes (the
"Indenture") contains certain covenants, including covenants which limit the
Company's ability to, among other things, incur additional debt, pay dividends
and complete mergers, acquisitions and sales of assets. Upon a change of
control of the Company (as defined in the Indenture), holders of the Senior
Notes have the right to require the Company to purchase all or a portion of
such holder's Senior Note at a price equal to 101% of the aggregate principal
amount.
The Company maintains a $15.0 million revolving credit facility, as amended (the
"Credit Facility"), with a commercial bank which will mature in July 1998.
Advances under the Credit Facility are secured by substantially all of the
Company's receivables, bear interest, at the Company's election, at LIBOR plus
two percent or prime rate and are limited by a borrowing formula which, based on
current levels of receivables, results in a borrowing base well in excess of the
maximum commitment. Covenants in the Credit Facility limit, among other things,
the Company's right, without consent of the lender, to take certain actions,
including creating indebtedness and paying dividends and limit the Company's
capital expenditures in any fiscal year. In addition, the Credit Facility
requires minimum cash flow coverage and the maintenance of minimum tangible net
worth, limits the ratio of funded debt to total capitalization, and requires the
Company to maintain a minimum current ratio.
The Company requires significant amounts of working capital to support its
operations and to fund capital spending and research and development programs.
The Company's foreign operations require greater amounts of working capital
than similar domestic activities, as the average collection period for foreign
receivables is generally longer than for comparable domestic accounts.
Approximately 59% of revenues for the quarter ended October 31, 1996 are
attributable to the Company's export sales and foreign operations. In addition,
the Company has increased its participation in multi-client data surveys and
has significantly expanded its library of multi-client data. Because of the
lead time between survey execution and sale, multi-client data surveys
generally require greater amounts of working capital than contract work.
Depending on timing of future sales of the data and the collection of the
proceeds from such sales, the Company's liquidity will continue to be affected;
however, the Company believes that these non-exclusive surveys have good
long-term sales, earnings and cash flow potential.
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Approximately $49.8 million of the net proceeds from the Senior Notes has been
used to retire outstanding indebtedness of the Company (including borrowings
under the Credit Facility). The remaining net proceeds are being used to fund a
portion of the Company's $67.4 million capital expenditure budget for fiscal
1997. It is anticipated that the balance of the 1997 capital expenditure budget
will be financed from internally generated funds, and, if necessary, from the
Credit Facility or other borrowings permitted by the Indenture and Credit
Facility. Of the $67.4 million capital expenditure budget, approximately $7.7
million represents capital spending necessary to maintain the Company's
operating equipment and the remainder is for discretionary capital spending,
including approximately $26.2 million for the replacement of older operating
equipment with a view to substantially enhancing operating efficiency. The
remaining $33.5 million will be used for expansion of its equipment complement
to meet increased demand for seismic services.
The Company will require substantial cash flow to continue operations on a
satisfactory basis, complete its capital expenditure and research and
development programs, and meet its principal and interest obligations with
respect to the Senior Notes. The Company anticipates that cash and short-term
investments, cash flow generated from operations and borrowings permitted under
the Indenture and Credit Facility will provide sufficient liquidity to fund
these requirements until the Senior Notes become due in 2003. However, the
Company's ability to meet its debt service and other obligations depends on its
future performance, which, in turn, is subject to general economic conditions,
business and other factors beyond the Company's control. If the Company is
unable to generate sufficient cash flow from operations or otherwise to comply
with the terms of the Credit Facility or the Indenture, it may be required to
refinance all or a portion of its existing debt or obtain additional financing.
There can be no assurances that the Company would be able to obtain such
refinancing or financing, or that any refinancing or financing would result in
a level of net proceeds required.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Three Months Ended October 31, 1996 compared with Three Months Ended
October 31, 1995
Revenues. Land data acquisition revenues increased $8.7 million or 27%. During
the quarter, the Company increased its transition zone activities which
generate higher revenues and margins than highland operations. The Company
added an Input/Output System Two - RSR crew to its transition zone operations
and moved an Input/Output System Two - MRX crew from its transition zone to its
highlands operation in Peru. One of the three highland crews operating in
Argentina was mobilized to Ecuador to begin operations in November. All land
recording equipment is now fully upgraded, although some further
standardization of cables and geophones will continue throughout the year.
Marine data acquisition revenues increased $7.4 million or 83% primarily due to
increased utilization of the Company's vessels. In the prior year's quarter,
one of the Company's vessels was in transit from the North Sea to the Gulf of
Mexico and two vessels experienced downtime while a third vessel was being
rigged for multi-boat configuration. During the current quarter, there were
better weather conditions in the Gulf of Mexico, an area which in the prior
quarter had experienced one of the worst hurricane seasons in many years.
Production increased during the current period due to surveys which had fewer
shooting obstructions and program designs which improved equipment utilization.
Marine revenues also improved due to the addition of a vessel to complete
projects in the North Sea as well as an increase in funding on multi-client
data surveys.
Seismic data processing revenues increased $1.8 million or 15% due to increased
capacity and increased volumes of marine data acquired in the North Sea to be
processed. During the quarter the Company has upgraded four major marine
centers, installed an NEC supercomputer in house and added new processing
centers in Oklahoma City and Quito, Ecuador.
Sales from the licensing of multi-client data surveys decreased $1.4 million or
25% mainly because of a shift in oil and gas companies' budgets from
multi-client data library licensing to multi-client data survey acquisition
contracts. The Company expects sales to increase during the next quarter which
is typically the end of the budget period for many oil and gas companies.
Operating Expenses. Costs of services increased $11.5 million or 25% but as a
percent of revenues decreased from 78% to 76%. The improvement in operating
margins is mainly attributable to marine data acquisition as a result of
increased utilization and data processing as a result of increased capacity as
discussed above. These improvements were offset by a decline in land margins
caused by lower contract prices, delays in the startup of the new crew in South
America and adverse weather conditions in the U.S. highlands.
Depreciation and Amortization. Depreciation and amortization expense increased
37% from $6.4 million to $8.7 million due to increased equipment purchases.
Merger Related Costs. Merger related costs are a result of the Combination
discussed in Note 2 of Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Selling, General and Administrative. Selling, general and administrative
expenses increased 23% from $1.6 million to $2.0 million, resulting primarily
from additional costs incurred in implementing new administrative and
accounting data processing systems.
Interest. Interest expense was comparable with the prior year. Increased
average debt levels were offset by improved interest rates.
Other. Other (income) expense increased from an expense of $116,000 to income
of $256,000 resulting primarily from increased net foreign currency exchange
gains.
Income Taxes. Provision for income taxes decreased from $1.7 million to $1.2
million reflecting improved tax rates as a result of restructuring the
operations of certain of the Company's subsidiaries and taxable losses in
Canada.
Equity in (Earnings) Losses. Equity in (earnings) losses is attributable to the
Company's Indonesian joint venture which performed profitable marine
acquisition services in the current year.
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
The Company is not a party to, nor is its property the subject of, any material
pending legal proceedings, as defined by relevant rules and regulations of the
Securities and Exchange Commission.
Item 2. Changes in Securities
On October 18, 1996, the Company issued senior notes in the amount of $75.0
million which bear interest at 9 3/4% and mature in 2003. The senior notes were
issued under an indenture which limits the payment of dividends.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
On August 20, 1996, a Special Meeting of Stockholders of Veritas DGC Inc.
(formerly Digicon Inc. ("Digicon")) was held;
1. To consider and vote upon a proposal to approve the Combination Agreement
dated as of May 10, 1996, between Digicon and Veritas Energy Services
Inc., an Alberta, Canada corporation ("Veritas"), and the transactions
contemplated thereby.
Votes cast for the above matter were 8,434,738; votes against the above
matter were 14,424. There were 7,510 abstentions.
2. To consider and vote upon a recapitalization plan pursuant to which
Digicon's Restated Certificate of Incorporation would be amended and
restated (a) to authorize a class of 40,000,000 ordinary shares, $.01 par
value ("Ordinary Shares"), (b) to reclassify the currently outstanding
common stock as a series of Ordinary Shares having the same rights and
privileges, (c) to designate a series of Ordinary Shares as Special Voting
Stock consisting of one share, (d) to change Digicon's name to "Veritas DGC
Inc." and (e) to add provisions regarding Digicon's obligation to comply
with the terms of the exchangeable shares of Veritas.
Votes cast for the above matter were 8,359,820; votes against the above
matter were 9,034. There were 87,818 abstentions.
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Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
a) Exhibits filed with this report:
3-A) Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Veritas DGC Inc. dated
August 30, 1996. (Exhibit 3.1 to Veritas DGC Inc.'s Current Report
on Form 8-K dated September 16, 1996 is incorporated herein by
reference.)
3-B) Certificate of Ownership and Merger of New Digicon Inc. and Digicon
Inc. (Exhibit 3-B to Digicon Inc.'s Registration Statement No.
33-43873 dated November 12, 1991 is incorporated herein by
reference.)
3-C) By-laws of New Digicon Inc. dated June 24, 1991 (Exhibit 3-I to
Digicon Inc.'s Form 10-K for the year ended July 31, 1991, is
incorporated herein by reference.)
4-A) Specimen certificate for Senior Notes. (Included as part of Section
2.2 of Exhibit 4-B to Veritas DGC Inc.'s Registration Statement No.
333-12481 dated September 20, 1996 is incorporated herein by
reference.)
4-B) Form of Trust Indenture relating to the 9 3/4% Senior Notes due 2003
of Veritas DGC Inc. between Veritas DGC Inc. and Fleet National
Bank, as trustee. (Exhibit 4-B to Veritas DGC Inc.'s Registration
Statement No. 333-12481 dated September 20, 1996 is incorporated
herein by reference.)
4-C) Specimen Veritas DGC Inc. common stock certificate. (Exhibit 4-C to
Veritas DGC Inc.'s Form 10-K for the year ended July 31, 1996, is
incorporated herein by reference.)
10-A Salary Continuation Agreement executed by Nicholas A. C. Bright,
Kevin P. Callaghan, Richard W. McNairy and Allan C. Pogach.
(Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10-E of Digicon Inc.'s
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended July 31, 1994)
10-B Salary Continuation Agreement executed by Stephen J. Ludlow
(Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10-B of Veritas
DGC Inc.'s Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement
No. 333-12481, dated October 2, 1996)
10-C Asset Purchase Agreement dated August 31, 1994, between Syntron,
Inc. and Digicon Gephysical Corp., Euroseis, Inc., Digicon/GFS Inc.
and Digicon Inc. (Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10-M
of Digicon Inc.'s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
July 31, 1994)
10-D 1992 Non-Employee Director Stock Option Plan. (Incorporated herein
by reference to Exhibit 10-T of Digicon Inc.'s Amendment No. 3 to
Registration Statement No. 33-54384, dated December 17, 1992)
10-E Amended and Restated 1992 Employee Nonqualified Stock Option Plan.
(Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10-E of Veritas
DGC Inc.'s Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement
No. 333-12481, dated October 2, 1996)
10-F Support Agreement dated August 30, 1996, between Digicon Inc. and
Veritas Energy Services Inc. (Incorporated herein by reference to
Exhibit 10.1 of Veritas DGC Inc.'s Current Report on Form 8-K,
dated August 30, 1996)
10-G Credit Agreement dated July 18, 1996, among Digicon Inc. and
Digicon Geophysical Corp., Digicon/GFS Inc., Digicon Geophysical
Limited and Digicon Exploration, Ltd., as Borrowers, each of the
banks named therein, and Wells Fargo Bank (Texas), National
Association, as issuing bank, as a bank and as agent for the
banks (the "Credit Agreement") (Incorporated herein by reference
to Exhibit 10-G of Veritas DGC Inc.'s Amendment No. 1 to
Registration Statement No. 333-12481, dated October 2, 1996)
10-H Letter dated September 27, 1996, from Wells Fargo Bank (Texas),
National Association, agreeing to amend the Credit Agreement
(Incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 10-H of Veritas
DGC Inc.'s Amendment No. 1 to Registration Statement
No. 333-12481, dated October 2, 1996)
* 11) Computation of income per common and common equivalent share
for the three months ended October 31, 1995 and 1996.
* 27) Financial Data Schedule
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* Filed herewith
b) Reports on Form 8-K
1) A Form 8-K dated August 30, 1996 reported the Combination of Digicon
Inc. and Veritas Energy Services Inc.
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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.
VERITAS DGC INC.
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(Registrant)
Date: December 13, 1996 By: /s/ David B. Robson
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David B. Robson
(Chairman of the Board
and Chief Executive Officer)
Date: December 13, 1996 By: /s/ Richard W. McNairy
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Richard W. McNairy
(Chief Accounting and Financial Officer)
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
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EXHIBIT
NUMBER DESCRIPTION
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3-A) Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Veritas DGC Inc. dated
August 30, 1996. (Exhibit 3.1 to Veritas DGC Inc.'s Current Report on
Form 8-K dated September 16, 1996 is incorporated herein by
reference.)
3-B) Certificate of Ownership and Merger of New Digicon Inc. and Digicon
Inc. (Exhibit 3-B to Digicon Inc.'s Registration Statement No.
33-43873 dated November 12, 1991 is incorporated herein by
reference.)
3-C) By-laws of New Digicon Inc. dated June 24, 1991 (Exhibit 3-I to
Digicon Inc.'s Form 10-K for the year ended July 31, 1991, is
incorporated herein by reference.)
4-A) Specimen certificate for Senior Notes. (Included as part of Section
2.2 of Exhibit 4-B to Veritas DGC Inc.'s Registration Statement No.
333-12481 dated September 20, 1996 is incorporated herein by
reference.)
4-B) Form of Trust Indenture relating to the 9 3/4% Senior Notes due 2003
of Veritas DGC Inc. between Veritas DGC Inc. and Fleet National Bank,
as trustee. (Exhibit 4-B to Veritas DGC Inc.'s Registration Statement
No. 333-12481 dated September 20, 1996 is incorporated herein by
reference.)
4-C) Specimen Veritas DGC Inc. common stock certificate. (Exhibit 4-C to
Veritas DGC Inc.'s Form 10-K for the year ended July 31, 1996, is
incorporated herein by reference.)
* 11) Computation of income per common and common equivalent share for the
three months ended October 31, 1995 and 1996.
* 27) Financial Data Schedule
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* Filed herewith
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EXHIBIT 11
COMPUTATION OF INCOME
PER COMMON AND COMMON EQUIVALENT SHARE
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
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Three Months Ended
October 31,
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1995 1996
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PRIMARY INCOME PER SHARE:
Weighted average shares of common stock
outstanding (1) 17,399 18,382
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Primary income per share $ .10 $ .28
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FULLY DILUTED INCOME PER SHARE:
Weighted average shares of common stock
outstanding (1) 17,399 18,382
Shares issuable from assumed conversion of:
Warrants 13 174
Stock options 4 394
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Weighted average shares of common
stock outstanding, as adjusted 17,416 18,950
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Fully diluted income per share $ .10(2) $ .27
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NET INCOME FOR PRIMARY AND
FULLY DILUTED COMPUTATION:
Net income $ 1,690 $ 5,168
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(1) Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding for all periods have
been restated to include Exchangeable Stock (See Note 2 of Notes to the
Consolidated Financial Statements) on an equivalent share basis.
(2) This calculation is submitted in accordance with Item 601(b)11 of
Regulation S-K although not required by footnote 2 to paragraph 14 of
APB Opinion No. 15 because warrants and options result in dilution of
less than 3%.
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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM VERITAS DGC
INC'S FORM 10-Q FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED OCTOBER 31, 1996 AND IS QUALIFIED IN
ITS ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE TO SUCH FORM 10-Q.
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<FISCAL-YEAR-END> JUL-31-1997
<PERIOD-START> AUG-01-1996
<PERIOD-END> OCT-31-1996
<CASH> 32,737
<SECURITIES> 0
<RECEIVABLES> 80,851
<ALLOWANCES> 383
<INVENTORY> 2,289
<CURRENT-ASSETS> 124,486
<PP&E> 178,937
<DEPRECIATION> 94,051
<TOTAL-ASSETS> 247,885
<CURRENT-LIABILITIES> 58,034
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<OTHER-SE> 112,018
<TOTAL-LIABILITY-AND-EQUITY> 247,885
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<TOTAL-REVENUES> 76,405
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<TOTAL-COSTS> 58,320
<OTHER-EXPENSES> 12,246
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<INCOME-TAX> 1,238
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