Form 10-Q
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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 10-Q

 

 

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

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2011

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 1-12815

 

 

CHICAGO BRIDGE & IRON COMPANY N.V.

Incorporated in The Netherlands                                                  IRS Identification Number: Not Applicable

 

 

Oostduinlaan 75

2596 JJ The Hague

The Netherlands

31-70-3732010

(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.    x  Yes    ¨  No

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

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

 

Large accelerated filer

 

x

  

Accelerated filer

  

¨

Non-accelerated filer

 

¨  (Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

  

Smaller reporting company

  

¨

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

The number of shares outstanding of the registrant’s common stock as of July 15, 2011 – 98,683,418

 

 

 


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CHICAGO BRIDGE & IRON COMPANY N.V.

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PART I.

   FINANCIAL INFORMATION      Page   

        Item 1

  

Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

  
  

Statements of Operations Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2011 and 2010

     3   
  

Statements of Comprehensive Income Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2011 and 2010

     4   
  

Balance Sheets June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010

     5   
  

Statements of Cash Flows Six Months Ended June 30, 2011 and 2010

     6   
  

Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity Six Months Ended June 30, 2011 and 2010

     7   
  

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

     8   

        Item 2

  

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

     19   

        Item 3

  

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

     27   

        Item 4

  

Controls and Procedures

     28   

PART II.

  

OTHER INFORMATION

  

        Item 1

  

Legal Proceedings

     28   

        Item 1A

  

Risk Factors

     29   

        Item 2

  

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

     30   

        Item 3

  

Defaults Upon Senior Securities

     30   

        Item 4

  

(Removed and Reserved)

     30   

        Item 5

  

Other Information

     31   

        Item 6

  

Exhibits

     31   

SIGNATURES

     33   

 

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CHICAGO BRIDGE & IRON COMPANY N.V.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(In thousands, except per share data)

 

September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30,
       Three Months Ended
June 30,
     Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
       2011      2010      2011      2010  
       (Unaudited)  

Revenue

     $ 1,085,705       $ 916,044       $ 2,039,976       $ 1,785,368   

Cost of revenue

       945,612         795,742         1,763,167         1,542,785   
                                     

Gross profit

       140,093         120,302         276,809         242,583   

Selling and administrative expenses

       48,475         46,342         106,140         97,590   

Intangibles amortization

       6,372         5,812         12,664         11,760   

Other operating expense (income), net

       54         779         (844      852   

Equity earnings

       (3,204      (3,533      (4,550      (7,042
                                     

Income from operations

       88,396         70,902         163,399         139,423   

Interest expense

       (3,538      (3,079      (6,595      (6,799

Interest income

       1,743         1,055         3,115         2,291   
                                     

Income before taxes

       86,601         68,878         159,919         134,915   

Income tax expense

       (24,898      (19,994      (46,652      (41,126
                                     

Net income

       61,703         48,884         113,267         93,789   

Less: Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests

       191         (1,557      (867      (4,271
                                     

Net income attributable to CB&I

     $ 61,894       $ 47,327       $ 112,400       $ 89,518   
                                     

Net income attributable to CB&I per share:

             

Basic

     $ 0.63       $ 0.48       $ 1.14       $ 0.91   

Diluted

     $ 0.62       $ 0.47       $ 1.12       $ 0.89   

Weighted average shares outstanding:

             

Basic

       98,449         98,951         98,494         98,840   

Diluted

       100,163         100,641         100,503         100,796   

Cash dividends on shares:

             

Amount

     $ 4,930       $ —         $ 9,920       $ —     

Per share

     $ 0.05       $ —         $ 0.10       $ —     

The accompanying Notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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CHICAGO BRIDGE & IRON COMPANY N.V.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(In thousands)

 

September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30,
       Three Months Ended
June 30,
     Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
       2011      2010      2011      2010  
       (Unaudited)  

Net income

     $ 61,703       $ 48,884       $ 113,267       $ 93,789   

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:

             

Currency translation adjustment

       11,093         (29,314      22,360         (40,339

Change in unrealized fair value of cash flow hedges

       447         (1,214      1,665         (1,653

Change in unrecognized prior service pension (credits) costs

       (93      70         3,063         23   

Change in unrecognized actuarial pension losses (gains)

       118         (1,667      (259      (1,391
                                     

Comprehensive income

       73,268         16,759         140,096         50,429   

Less: Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests

       191         (1,557      (867      (4,271

Less: Currency translation adjustment attributable to noncontrolling interests

       79         39         (127      34   
                                     

Comprehensive income attributable to CB&I

     $ 73,538       $ 15,241       $ 139,102       $ 46,192   
                                     

The accompanying Notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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CHICAGO BRIDGE & IRON COMPANY N.V.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In thousands, except share data)

 

September 30, September 30,
       June 30,
2011
     December 31,
2010
 
       (Unaudited)         
Assets        

Cash and cash equivalents

     $ 375,878       $ 481,738   

Accounts receivable, net

       581,208         364,661   

Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings

       166,150         144,133   

Deferred income taxes

       119,934         105,615   

Other current assets

       146,402         110,501   
                   

Total current assets

       1,389,572         1,206,648   
                   

Equity investments

       95,547         92,400   

Property and equipment, net

       277,953         290,206   

Deferred income taxes

       75,669         98,049   

Goodwill

       956,466         938,855   

Other intangibles, net

       207,484         215,401   

Other non-current assets

       76,315         67,975   
                   

Total assets

     $ 3,079,006       $ 2,909,534   
                   
Liabilities        

Notes payable

     $ 574       $ 334   

Current maturity of long-term debt

       40,000         40,000   

Accounts payable

       446,326         359,225   

Accrued liabilities

       243,188         235,829   

Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings

       807,666         805,245   
                   

Total current liabilities

       1,537,754         1,440,633   
                   

Long-term debt

       40,000         40,000   

Other non-current liabilities

       237,792         244,080   

Deferred income taxes

       97,676         100,976   
                   

Total liabilities

       1,913,222         1,825,689   
                   
Shareholders’ Equity        

Common stock, Euro .01 par value; shares authorized: 250,000,000; shares issued: 101,522,318; shares outstanding: 98,619,097 and 99,342,999

       1,190         1,190   

Additional paid-in capital

       361,381         352,420   

Retained earnings

       885,651         783,171   

Stock held in trust

       (9,796      (20,161

Treasury stock, at cost: 2,903,221 and 2,179,319 shares

       (100,548      (40,166

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

       5,710         (20,992
                   

Total CB&I shareholders’ equity

       1,143,588         1,055,462   
                   

Noncontrolling interests

       22,196         28,383   
                   

Total shareholders’ equity

       1,165,784         1,083,845   
                   

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

     $ 3,079,006       $ 2,909,534   
                   

The accompanying Notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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CHICAGO BRIDGE & IRON COMPANY N.V.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands)

 

September 30, September 30,
       Six Months Ended
June  30,
 
       2011      2010  
       (Unaudited)  

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

       

Net income

     $ 113,267       $ 93,789   

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash (used in) provided by operating activities:

       

Depreciation and amortization

       34,545         38,323   

Deferred taxes

       22,151         4,262   

Stock-based compensation expense

       26,030         21,396   

Equity earnings, net

       (4,550      (5,772

(Gain) loss on sale of property and equipment

       (844      2,996   

Unrealized (gain) loss on foreign currency hedge ineffectiveness

       (23      368   

Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation

       (15,040      (5,305

Change in operating assets and liabilities:

       

(Increase) decrease in receivables, net

       (216,547      79,194   

Change in contracts in progress, net

       (19,596      (56,664

Increase (decrease) in accounts payable

       87,101         (104,594

Increase in other current and non-current assets

       (42,858      (15,353

Decrease in income taxes payable

       —           (15,248

Increase (decrease) in accrued and other non-current liabilities

       6,281         (42,171

Decrease in equity investments

       1,453         12,500   

(Increase) decrease in other

       (25,813      33,102   
                   

Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities

       (34,443      40,823   
                   

Cash Flows from Investing Activities

       

Capital expenditures

       (15,763      (9,250

Proceeds from sale of property and equipment

       2,501         3,527   
                   

Net cash used in investing activities

       (13,262      (5,723
                   

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

       

Increase (decrease) in notes payable

       240         (30

Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation

       15,040         5,305   

Purchase of treasury stock

       (89,428      (51,264

Issuance of stock

       7,512         5,627   

Dividends paid

       (9,920      —     

Distributions to noncontrolling interests

       (7,181      —     
                   

Net cash used in financing activities

       (83,737      (40,362
                   

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

       25,582         (20,282
                   

Decrease in cash and cash equivalents

       (105,860      (25,544

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of the year

       481,738         326,000   
                   

Cash and cash equivalents, end of the period

     $ 375,878       $ 300,456   
                   

The accompanying Notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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CHICAGO BRIDGE & IRON COMPANY N.V.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(In thousands)

 

                Additional
Paid-In
Capital
    Retained
Earnings
                            Accumulated
Other
Compre-
hensive
(Loss)
Income
    Noncon-
trolling
Interests
    Total
Share-
holders’
Equity
 
    Common
Stock
        Stock Held in Trust     Treasury
Stock
       
    Shares     Amount         Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount        
                            (Unaudited)                                      

Balance at December 31, 2010

    99,343      $ 1,190      $ 352,420      $ 783,171        1,379      $ (20,161     2,179      $ (40,166   $ (20,992   $ 28,383      $ 1,083,845   

Net income

    —          —          —          112,400        —          —          —          —          —          867        113,267   

Currency translation adjustment, net

    —          —          —          —          —          —          —          —          22,233        127        22,360   

Change in unrealized fair value of cash flow hedges, net

    —          —          —          —          —          —          —          —          1,665        —          1,665   

Change in unrecognized prior service pension costs, net

    —          —          —          —          —          —          —          —          3,063        —          3,063   

Change in unrecognized actuarial pension gains, net

    —          —          —          —          —          —          —          —          (259     —          (259

Distributions to noncontrolling interests

    —          —          —          —          —          —          —          —          —          (7,181     (7,181

Dividends paid

    —          —          —          (9,920     —          —          —          —          —          —          (9,920

Stock-based compensation expense

    —          —          26,030        —          —          —          —          —          —          —          26,030   

Release of trust shares

    (114     —          (2,426     —          (626     10,365        114        (4,649     —          —          3,290   

Purchase of treasury stock

    (2,431     —          —          —          —          —          2,431        (89,428     —          —          (89,428

Issuance of stock

    1,821        —          (14,643     —          —          —          (1,821     33,695        —          —          19,052   
                                                                                       

Balance at June 30, 2011

    98,619      $ 1,190      $ 361,381      $ 885,651        753      $ (9,796     2,903      $ (100,548   $ 5,710      $ 22,196      $ 1,165,784   
                                                                                       
                Additional
Paid-In
Capital
    Retained
Earnings
    Stock Held in Trust     Treasury
Stock
    Accumulated
Other
Compre-
hensive
(Loss)
Income
    Noncon-
trolling
Interests
    Total
Share-
holders’
Equity
 
    Common
Stock
               
    Shares     Amount         Shares     Amount     Shares     Amount        
                            (Unaudited)                                      

Balance at December 31, 2009

    100,204      $ 1,190      $ 359,283      $ 578,612        2,122      $ (33,576     1,319      $ (30,872   $ (817   $ 23,470      $ 897,290   

Net income

    —          —          —          89,518        —          —          —          —          —          4,271        93,789   

Currency translation adjustment, net

    —          —          —          —          —          —          —          —          (40,305     (34     (40,339

Change in unrealized fair value of cash flow hedges, net

    —          —          —          —          —          —          —          —          (1,653     —          (1,653

Change in unrecognized prior service pension costs, net

    —          —          —          —          —          —          —          —          23        —          23   

Change in unrecognized actuarial pension gains, net

    —          —          —          —          —         
—  
  
    —          —          (1,391     —          (1,391

Stock-based compensation expense

    —          —          21,396        —          —          —          —          —          —          —          21,396   

Release of trust shares

    —          —          (12,903     —          (732     13,212        —          —          —          —          309   

Purchase of treasury stock

    (2,692     —          —          —          —          —          2,692        (51,264     —          —          (51,264

Issuance of stock

    1,418        —          (23,815     —          —          —          (1,418     33,035        —          —          9,220   
                                                                                       

Balance at June 30, 2010

    98,930      $ 1,190      $ 343,961      $ 668,130        1,390      $ (20,364     2,593      $ (49,101   $ (44,143   $ 27,707      $ 927,380   
                                                                                       

The accompanying Notes are an integral part of these Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

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CHICAGO BRIDGE & IRON COMPANY N.V.

NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

June 30, 2011

($ values in thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

 

1.

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Presentation—The accompanying unaudited interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (“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 United States (“U.S.”) Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). In the opinion of management, these financial statements include all adjustments, which are of a normal recurring nature, that are necessary for a fair presentation of our financial position as of June 30, 2011 and our results of operations and cash flows for each of the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2011 and 2010. The December 31, 2010 Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet is derived from our December 31, 2010 audited Consolidated Balance Sheet; however, certain December 31, 2010 balances have been reclassified to conform to our June 30, 2011 presentation.

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 for interim reporting periods. 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 financial statements should be read in conjunction with our Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto included in our 2010 Annual Report on Form 10-K (“2010 Annual Report”).

Use of Estimates—The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP 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 believe the most significant estimates and judgments are associated with revenue recognition on engineering and construction and technology contracts, recoverability tests that must be periodically performed with respect to goodwill and intangible asset balances, valuation of accounts receivable, financial instruments and deferred tax assets, and the determination of liabilities related to self-insurance programs. If the underlying estimates and assumptions upon which the financial statements are based change in the future, actual amounts may differ from those included in the accompanying financial statements.

Revenue Recognition—Our contracts are awarded on a competitive bid and negotiated basis. We offer our customers a range of contracting options, including fixed-price, cost reimbursable and hybrid approaches. We follow the guidance of Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Revenue Recognition Topic 605-35 for accounting policies relating to our use of the percentage-of-completion (“POC”) method, estimating costs, and revenue recognition, including the recognition of profit incentives, unapproved change orders and claims, and combining and segmenting contracts. Our contract revenue is primarily recognized using the POC method, based on the percentage that actual costs-to-date bear to total estimated costs to complete each contract. We utilize this cost-to-cost approach, the most widely recognized method used for POC accounting, as we believe this method is less subjective than relying on assessments of physical progress. Under the cost-to-cost approach, the use of estimated cost to complete each contract is a significant variable in the process of determining recognized revenue 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, including, to the extent required, the reversal of profit recognized in prior periods and the recognition of losses expected to be incurred on contracts in progress. 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, recovery is probable and the value can be reliably estimated. For the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, we had no material unapproved change orders or claims recognized in revenue.

 

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Cumulative costs and estimated earnings recognized to date in excess of cumulative billings is reported on the balance sheet as costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings. Cumulative billings in excess of cumulative costs and estimated earnings recognized to date is reported as billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings. Any uncollected billed revenue, including contract retentions, is reported as accounts receivable. The timing of when we bill our customers is generally dependent upon advance billing terms or completion of certain phases of the work. At June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, accounts receivable included contract retentions totaling approximately $26,000 and $31,700, respectively. Contract retentions estimated to be collectible beyond one year were not significant at June 30, 2011 or December 31, 2010. Cost of revenue includes direct contract costs, such as material and labor, and indirect costs that are attributable to contract activity.

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets—Goodwill is not amortized to earnings, but instead is 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 impairment analysis during the fourth quarter of each year based upon balances as of the beginning of that year’s fourth quarter. Our analysis of goodwill for potential impairment is accomplished by comparing an estimate of discounted future cash flows to the net book value of each applicable reporting unit.

We review finite-lived intangible assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. If an evaluation is required, the estimated cash flows associated with the intangible asset will be compared to the carrying amount to determine if an impairment exists. Finite-lived identifiable intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over estimated useful lives ranging from 5 to 20 years, absent any indicators of impairment.

See Note 4 for additional discussion of goodwill and other intangible assets.

Earnings Per Share (“EPS”)—Basic EPS is calculated by dividing net income attributable to CB&I 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. See Note 2 for calculations associated with basic and diluted EPS.

Concentrations of Credit Risk—Our billed and unbilled revenue is generated from clients around the world, the majority of which are in the natural gas, petroleum and petrochemical industries. Most contracts require advance payments or progress payments. We generally do not require collateral, but in most cases can place liens against the property or equipment constructed or terminate the contract if a material default occurs. We may be exposed to potential credit risk if our customers should encounter financial difficulties, and we maintain reserves for specifically identified potential uncollectible receivables. As of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, allowances for doubtful accounts totaled approximately $1,200 and $1,800, respectively.

Foreign Currency—The nature of our business activities involves the management of various financial and market risks, including those related to changes in foreign currency exchange rates. The effects of translating financial statements of foreign operations into our reporting currency are recognized as a cumulative translation adjustment in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (“AOCI”). These balances, which have been primarily impacted in the current year by movements in the Euro and Australian Dollar exchange rates against the U.S. Dollar, are net of tax, which includes tax credits associated with the translation adjustment, where applicable. Foreign currency exchange gains (losses) are included within cost of revenue.

 

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Financial Instruments—We utilize derivative instruments in certain circumstances to mitigate the effects of changes in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates, as described below:

 

   

Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Derivatives—We do not engage in currency speculation; however, we do utilize foreign currency exchange rate derivatives on an on-going basis to mitigate certain foreign currency-related operating exposures and to hedge intercompany loans utilized to finance our non-U.S. subsidiaries. We generally seek hedge accounting treatment for contracts used to hedge operating exposures and designate them as “cash flow hedges.” Therefore, gains and losses exclusive of credit risk and forward points (which represent the time-value component of the fair value of our derivative positions) are included in AOCI until the associated underlying operating exposure impacts our earnings. Changes in the fair value of credit risk and forward points, gains and losses associated with instruments deemed ineffective during the period and instruments that we do not designate as cash flow hedges, including those instruments used to hedge intercompany loans, are recognized within cost of revenue.

 

   

Interest Rate Derivatives—Our interest rate derivatives are limited to a swap arrangement in place to hedge against interest rate variability associated with our unsecured term loan (the “Term Loan”). The swap arrangement is designated as a cash flow hedge, as its critical terms matched those of the Term Loan at inception and as of June 30, 2011. Therefore, changes in the fair value of the swap arrangement are included in AOCI.

For those contracts designated as cash flow hedges, we formally document all relationships between the derivative instruments and associated hedged items, as well as our risk-management objective and strategy for undertaking hedge transactions. This process includes linking all derivatives to either specific firm commitments or highly-probable forecasted transactions. We continually assess, at inception and on an on-going basis, the effectiveness of derivative instruments in offsetting changes in the cash flows of the designated hedged items. Hedge accounting designation is discontinued when (1) it is determined that the derivative is no longer highly effective in offsetting changes in the cash flows of the hedged item, including firm commitments or forecasted transactions, (2) the derivative is sold, terminated, exercised, or expires, (3) it is no longer probable that the forecasted transaction will occur, or (4) management determines that designating the derivative as a hedging instrument is no longer appropriate. See Note 5 for additional discussion regarding financial instruments.

Income Taxes—Deferred 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 basis 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 deferred tax assets depends upon our ability to generate sufficient future taxable income of the appropriate character and in the appropriate jurisdictions.

We provide income tax reserves in situations where we have and have not received tax assessments. Tax reserves are provided in those instances where we consider it more likely than not 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 tax obligations and as further information is known or events occur, changes in our tax reserves may be recorded.

New Accounting Standards—There are no recently issued accounting standards that we believe will have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

 

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2.

EARNINGS PER SHARE

A reconciliation of weighted average basic shares outstanding to diluted shares outstanding and the computation of basic and diluted EPS are as follows:

 

September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30,
       Three Months Ended
June 30,
       Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
       2011        2010        2011        2010  
       (in thousands, except per share data)  

Net income attributable to CB&I

     $ 61,894         $ 47,327         $ 112,400         $ 89,518   
                                           

Weighted average shares outstanding - basic

       98,449           98,951           98,494           98,840   

Effect of stock options/restricted shares/performance shares (1)

       1,647           1,620           1,942           1,886   

Effect of directors’ deferred-fee shares (1)

       67           70           67           70   
                                           

Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted

       100,163           100,641           100,503           100,796   
                                           

Net income attributable to CB&I per share:

                   

Basic

     $ 0.63         $ 0.48         $ 1.14         $ 0.91   

Diluted

     $ 0.62         $ 0.47         $ 1.12         $ 0.89   

 

(1)

For both the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2011, approximately 200 thousand antidilutive shares were excluded from our diluted EPS calculations. For both the comparable three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2010, approximately 500 thousand antidilutive shares were excluded from our diluted EPS calculations.

 

3.

STOCK-BASED PLANS

Changes in common stock, additional paid-in capital, stock held in trust and treasury stock since December 31, 2010 primarily relate to activity associated with our stock-based compensation plans and stock repurchase program.

Stock-Based Compensation—During the six-month period ended June 30, 2011, we granted the following shares associated with our incentive plans:

 

September 30, September 30, September 30,
       Shares        Weighted  Average
Grant-Date Fair Value
Per Share
       Weighted Average
Exercise  Price Per
Share
 

Restricted shares

       464,321         $ 36.11           NA   

Performance shares

       286,140         $ 36.15           NA   

Stock options

       26,891         $ 20.53         $ 33.63   
                    

Total

       777,352             
                    

 

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During the six-month period ended June 30, 2011, the following shares were issued under our incentive plans and employee stock purchase plan (“ESPP”):

 

September 30,
       Shares  

Performance shares (issued upon vesting)

       1,113,726   

Restricted shares (issued upon vesting) (1)

       708,026   

Stock options (issued upon exercise)

       386,952   

ESPP shares (issued upon sale)

       124,309   
          

Total

       2,333,013   
          

 

(1) 

Includes 511,582 shares that were previously transferred to a rabbi trust upon grant and reported as stock held in trust.

During the three-month periods ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, we recognized $6,014 and $6,509 of stock-based compensation expense, respectively, and during the six-month periods ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, we recognized $26,030 and $21,396 of stock-based compensation expense, respectively. For additional information related to our stock-based compensation plans, see Note 12 to our 2010 Annual Report.

Share Repurchases—During the six-month period ended June 30, 2011, we repurchased 2,431,094 shares for $89,428 (an average price of $36.79), consisting of 1,867,519 shares associated with our stock repurchase program and 563,575 shares for taxes withheld on taxable share distributions.

 

4.

GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES

GoodwillAt June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, our goodwill balances were $956,466 and $938,855, respectively, attributable to the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of net assets acquired as part of previous acquisitions. The change in goodwill for the six-month period ended June 30, 2011 was as follows:

 

September 30,

Balance at December 31, 2010

     $ 938,855   

Foreign currency translation

       20,023   

Tax goodwill in excess of book goodwill

       (2,412
          

Balance at June 30, 2011

     $ 956,466   
          

During the six-months ended June 30, 2011, no indicators of goodwill impairment were identified and therefore no goodwill impairment charge was recorded. There can be no assurance that future goodwill impairment analysis will not result in charges to earnings.

 

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Other Intangible AssetsThe following table provides a summary of our finite-lived intangible assets at June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, including weighted-average useful lives for each major intangible asset class and in total:

 

September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30,
       June 30, 2011      December 31, 2010  
       Gross Carrying
Amount
       Accumulated
Amortization
     Gross Carrying
Amount
       Accumulated
Amortization
 

Finite-lived intangible assets (weighted average life):

                 

Technology (15 years)

     $ 233,152         $ (51,676    $ 227,750         $ (42,870

Tradenames (9 years)

       40,080           (23,136      39,704           (19,782

Backlog (6 years)

       12,010           (7,894      11,867           (6,684

Lease agreements (6 years)

       8,144           (4,749      7,516           (3,781

Non-compete agreements (7 years)

       3,125           (1,572      2,958           (1,277
                                         

Total (14 years)

     $ 296,511         $ (89,027    $ 289,795         $ (74,394
                                         

The net decrease in other intangibles for the six-month period ended June 30, 2011 related to amortization expense, partially offset by the impact of foreign currency translation. Amortization expense for the six-month period ended June 30, 2011 totaled $12,664.

 

5.

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Derivatives

Operating Exposures—At June 30, 2011, the notional value of our outstanding forward contracts to hedge certain foreign exchange-related operating exposures totaled approximately $117,900. These contracts vary in duration, maturing up to three years from period-end. Certain of these hedges are designated as cash flow hedges, allowing changes in their fair value to be recognized in AOCI until the associated underlying operating exposure impacts our earnings. We exclude forward points, which are recognized as ineffectiveness within cost of revenue and are not material to our earnings, from our hedge assessment analysis.

Intercompany Loan Exposures—At June 30, 2011, the notional value of our outstanding forward contracts to hedge certain intercompany loans utilized to finance non-U.S. subsidiaries totaled approximately $24,100. These contracts, which we do not designate as cash flow hedges, generally mature within seven days of period-end and are marked-to-market within cost of revenue, generally offsetting any translation gains (losses) on the underlying transactions.

Interest Rate Derivatives

Interest Rate Exposures—We continue to utilize a swap arrangement to hedge against interest rate variability associated with our Term Loan. The swap arrangement has been designated as a cash flow hedge as its critical terms matched those of the Term Loan at inception and as of June 30, 2011. Accordingly, changes in the fair value of the hedge are recognized in AOCI.

 

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Financial Instruments Disclosures

The following tables present all financial instruments (including our cash and cash equivalents, foreign currency exchange rate derivatives and interest rate derivatives) carried at fair value as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, respectively, by valuation hierarchy and balance sheet classification:

 

September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30,
       June 30, 2011  
       Quoted Market
Prices In Active
Markets (Level 1)
       Internal Models With
Significant
Observable Market
Parameters  (Level 2) (1)
     Internal Models With
Significant
Unobservable Market
Parameters  (Level 3)
       Total Carrying Value
On The

Balance Sheet
 

Assets

                 

Cash and cash equivalents

     $ 375,878         $ —         $ —           $ 375,878   

Other current assets

       —             2,133         —             2,133   

Other non-current assets

       —             363         —             363   
                                         

Total assets at fair value

     $ 375,878         $ 2,496       $ —           $ 378,374   
                                         

Liabilities

                 

Accrued liabilities

     $ —           $ (4,364    $ —           $ (4,364

Other non-current liabilities

       —             (530      —             (530
                                         

Total liabilities at fair value

     $ —           $ (4,894    $ —           $ (4,894
                                         
       December 31, 2010  
       Quoted Market
Prices In Active
Markets (Level 1)
       Internal Models  With
Significant

Observable Market
Parameters (Level 2) (1)
     Internal Models With
Significant
Unobservable Market
Parameters (Level 3)
       Total Carrying Value
On the

Balance Sheet
 

Assets

                 

Cash and cash equivalents

     $ 481,738         $ —         $ —           $ 481,738   

Other current assets

       —             1,814         —             1,814   

Other non-current assets

       —             187         —             187   
                                         

Total assets at fair value

     $ 481,738         $ 2,001       $ —           $ 483,739   
                                         

Liabilities

                 

Accrued liabilities

     $ —           $ (4,102    $ —           $ (4,102

Other non-current liabilities

       —             (1,427      —             (1,427
                                         

Total liabilities at fair value

     $ —           $ (5,529    $ —           $ (5,529
                                         

 

(1) 

We are exposed to counterparty credit risk associated with non-performance on our hedging instruments and the fair value of our derivatives reflects this credit risk. The total assets at fair value above represent the maximum loss that we would incur on our outstanding hedges if the applicable counterparties failed to perform according to the hedge contracts. To help mitigate counterparty credit risk, we transact only with counterparties that are rated as investment grade or higher and monitor all such counterparties on a continuous basis.

A financial instrument’s categorization within the valuation hierarchy above is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Cash and cash equivalents are classified within Level 1 of the valuation hierarchy as they are valued at cost, which approximates fair value. Exchange-traded derivative positions are classified within Level 2 of the valuation hierarchy, as they are valued using internally-developed models that use readily observable market parameters (quoted market prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets) as their basis. Level 2 derivatives are valued utilizing an income approach, which discounts future cash flows based upon current market expectations and adjusts for credit risk. In some cases, derivatives may be valued based upon models with significant unobservable market parameters and would be classified within Level 3 of the valuation hierarchy. We did not have any Level 3 classifications as of June 30, 2011 or December 31, 2010.

 

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The carrying values of our accounts receivable, accounts payable and notes payable approximate fair value because of the short-term nature of these instruments. At June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, the fair value of our long-term debt, based upon current market rates for debt with similar credit risk and maturity, approximated its carrying value as interest is based upon LIBOR plus an applicable floating spread and is paid quarterly in arrears.

Derivatives Disclosures

The following table presents total fair value by underlying risk and balance sheet classification for derivatives designated as cash flow hedges and those derivatives not designated as cash flow hedges as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010:

 

September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30,
    

Asset Derivatives

    

Liability Derivatives

 
          Fair Value           Fair Value  
     

Balance Sheet
Classification

   June 30,
2011
     December 31,
2010
    

Balance Sheet
Classification

   June 30,
2011
    December 31,
2010
 
Derivatives designated as cash flow hedges                 

Interest rate

  

Other current and

non-current assets

   $ —         $ —         Accrued and other non- current liabilities    $ (2,929   $ (4,248

Foreign currency

  

Other current and

non-current assets

     1,375         1,425       Accrued and other non- current liabilities      (797     (631
                                        
      $ 1,375       $ 1,425          $ (3,726   $ (4,879
                                        
Derivatives not designated as cash flow hedges                 

Interest rate

  

Other current and

non-current assets

   $ —         $ —         Accrued and other non- current liabilities    $ —        $ —     

Foreign currency

  

Other current and

non-current assets

     1,121         576       Accrued and other non- current liabilities      (1,168     (650
                                        
      $ 1,121       $ 576          $ (1,168   $ (650
                                        
                
                                        

Total fair value

      $ 2,496       $ 2,001          $ (4,894   $ (5,529
                                        

 

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The following table presents the total value, by underlying risk, recognized in other comprehensive income (“OCI”) and reclassified from AOCI to interest expense (interest rate derivatives) and cost of revenue (foreign currency derivatives) during the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 for derivatives designated as cash flow hedges:

 

    Amount of Gain (Loss) on Effective Derivative Portion  
    Recognized in OCI     Reclassified from AOCI into
Earnings
 
    Three Months
Ended June 30,
    Six Months
Ended June  30,
    Three Months
Ended June  30,
    Six Months
Ended June  30,
 
    2011     2010     2011     2010     2011     2010     2011     2010  
Derivatives designated as
cash flow hedges
               

Interest rate

  $ (211   $ (782   $ (273   $ (2,050   $ (811   $ (1,221   $ (1,613   $ (2,440

Foreign currency

    454        (947     979        (1,667     791        279        849        406   
                                                               

Total

  $ 243      $ (1,729   $ 706      $ (3,717   $ (20   $ (942   $ (764   $ (2,034
                                                               

Net unrealized losses totaling $647 are expected to be reclassified from AOCI into earnings during the next 12 months due to settlement of the associated underlying obligations.

The following table presents the total value, by underlying risk, recognized in interest expense (interest rate derivatives) and cost of revenue (foreign currency derivatives) for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 for derivatives not designated as cash flow hedges:

 

September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30,
       Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in Earnings  
       Three Months Ended June 30,      Six Months Ended June 30,  
       2011        2010      2011        2010  
Derivatives not designated as cash flow hedges                  

Interest rate

     $ —           $ —         $ —           $ —     

Foreign currency

       138           (578      83           (435
                                         

Total

     $ 138         $ (578    $ 83         $ (435
                                         

 

6.

RETIREMENT BENEFITS

Our 2010 Annual Report disclosed anticipated 2011 defined benefit pension and other postretirement plan contributions of approximately $16,300 and $4,300, respectively. The following table provides updated contribution information for our plans as of June 30, 2011:

 

September 30, September 30,
       Pension
Plans
       Other  Postretirement
Plans
 

Contributions made through June 30, 2011

     $ 11,323         $ 1,507   

Remaining contributions expected for 2011

       5,906           1,857   
                     

Total contributions expected for 2011

     $ 17,229         $ 3,364   
                     

 

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The following table provides a breakout of the net periodic benefit cost associated with our defined benefit pension and other postretirement plans for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2011 and 2010:

 

September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30,
       Three Months Ended
June 30,
     Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
       2011      2010      2011      2010  

Pension Plans

             

Service cost

     $ 1,038       $ 784       $ 2,033       $ 1,625   

Interest cost

       7,563         6,499         14,817         13,431   

Expected return on plan assets

       (6,738      (5,803      (13,212      (11,760

Amortization of prior service (credits) costs

       (127      23         (248      48   

Recognized net actuarial loss

       291         328         579         666   
                                     

Net periodic benefit cost

     $ 2,027       $ 1,831       $ 3,969       $ 4,010   
                                     

Other Postretirement Plans

             

Service cost

     $ 223       $ 273       $ 483       $ 546   

Interest cost

       738         744         1,462         1,491   

Expected return on plan assets

       —           —           —           —     

Amortization of prior service credits

       (67      (67      (134      (134

Recognized net actuarial gain

       (143      (93      (237      (185
                                     

Net periodic benefit cost

     $ 751       $ 857       $ 1,574       $ 1,718   
                                     

 

7.

SEGMENT INFORMATION

Our reporting segments are comprised of three business sectors: CB&I Steel Plate Structures, CB&I Lummus and Lummus Technology. Our Chief Executive Officer evaluates the performance of these business sectors based upon revenue and income from operations. Each sector’s income from operations reflects corporate costs, allocated based primarily upon revenue. Intersegment revenue is not material. The following table presents total revenue and income from operations by reporting segment:

 

September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30,
       Three Months Ended
June 30,
       Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
       2011        2010        2011        2010  

Revenue

                   

CB&I Steel Plate Structures

     $ 456,357         $ 360,261         $ 825,065         $ 695,169   

CB&I Lummus

       541,647           505,847           1,006,217           971,949   

Lummus Technology

       87,701           49,936           208,694           118,250   
                                           

Total revenue

     $ 1,085,705         $ 916,044         $ 2,039,976         $ 1,785,368   
                                           

Income From Operations

                   

CB&I Steel Plate Structures

     $ 47,489         $ 32,545         $ 84,413         $ 64,638   

CB&I Lummus

       24,476           25,264           39,491           44,552   

Lummus Technology

       16,431           13,093           39,495           30,233   
                                           

Total income from operations

     $ 88,396         $ 70,902         $ 163,399         $ 139,423   
                                           

 

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8.

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

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, technology licenses 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 or technologies, design or other engineering services or project construction services provided by us. Management does not currently believe that any of our pending contractual, employment-related personal injury or property damage claims and disputes will have a material effect on our future results of operations, financial position or cash flow.

Asbestos Litigation—We 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. Through June 30, 2011, we have been named a defendant in lawsuits alleging exposure to asbestos involving approximately 5,100 plaintiffs and, of those claims, approximately 1,400 claims were pending and 3,700 have been closed through dismissals or settlements. Through June 30, 2011, the claims alleging exposure to asbestos that have been resolved have been dismissed or settled for an average settlement amount of approximately one thousand dollars per claim. We review each case on its own merits and make accruals based upon the probability of loss and our estimates of 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, financial position or cash flow, and, at June 30, 2011, we had accrued approximately $1,500 for liability and related expenses. 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. 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 we may expect to recover because of the variability in coverage amounts, limitations and deductibles, or the viability of carriers, with respect to our insurance policies for the years in question.

Environmental Matters—Our operations are subject to extensive and changing U.S. federal, state and local laws and regulations, as well as the 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 from whom we have purchased or to whom we have sold facilities for certain environmental liabilities arising from acts occurring before the dates those facilities were transferred.

We believe that we are currently in compliance, in all material respects, with all environmental laws and regulations. We do not currently believe that any environmental matters will have a material adverse effect on our future results of operations, financial position or cash flow. We do not anticipate that we will incur material capital expenditures for environmental controls or for the investigation or remediation of environmental conditions during the remainder of 2011 or 2012.

 

9.

SUBSEQUENT EVENT

We have an agreement in place which enables us to issue and sell, from time to time, up to 10.0 million shares of our common stock through July 29, 2011. As of June 30, 2011, 7.6 million shares remained available for sale under this agreement. Effective July 21, 2011, we extended the term of the agreement through July 28, 2012 and maintained our remaining 7.6 million share limit.

 

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

The following “Management’s 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 that may impact our future performance. This discussion should be read in conjunction with our financial statements and the related notes thereto included elsewhere in this quarterly report.

CB&I is an integrated engineering, procurement and construction services provider and major process technology licensor. Founded in 1889, CB&I provides conceptual design, technology, engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction and commissioning services to customers in the energy and natural resource industries.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

Current Market Conditions—We continue to have a broad diversity within the entire energy project spectrum, with more than 80% of our 2011 year-to-date revenue coming from projects outside the U.S. Our revenue mix will continue to evolve consistent with changes in our backlog mix, as well as shifts in future global energy demand. We currently anticipate that investment in steel plate structures and energy processes projects will remain strong in many parts of the world. Investments across the natural gas value chain, specifically gas processing and LNG liquefaction, are increasing in certain geographic regions, including Australia, Russia and North America. With respect to technology, we continue to see a resurgence in petrochemical activity and, while refining activity remains slow, we are experiencing improving conditions.

New Awards—During the second quarter 2011, new awards, representing the value of new project commitments received during a given period, were $1.2 billion, compared with $915.8 million for the corresponding 2010 period. During the first six months of 2011, new awards were $2.2 billion, compared with $1.5 billion for the corresponding 2010 period. These awards are included in backlog until work is performed and revenue is recognized, or until cancellation. Our new awards may vary significantly each reporting period based upon the timing of our major new project commitments. Subsequent to the second quarter 2011 and prior to the filing of our Form 10-Q, our CB&I Steel Plate Structures business sector was awarded an LNG train construction project in Australia (approximately $2.3 billion) through a joint venture with Kentz, a 35% noncontrolling interest partner. Our second quarter and six-month 2011 and 2010 new awards were distributed among our business sectors as follows:

 

    Three Months Ended June 30,     Six Months Ended June 30,  
    2011     %     2010     %     2011     %     2010     %  

CB&I Steel Plate Structures

  $ 370,541        31   $ 286,651        31   $ 662,085        30   $ 474,081        32

CB&I Lummus

    767,388        63     546,027        60     1,354,091        61     819,737        56

Lummus Technology

    77,660        6     83,117        9     210,976        9     182,217        12
                                                               

Total New Awards

  $ 1,215,589        100   $ 915,795        100   $ 2,227,152        100   $ 1,476,035        100
                                                               

See Segment Results below for further discussion.

Backlog—Backlog at June 30, 2011 was approximately $7.3 billion, compared with $6.9 billion at December 31, 2010, as new awards exceeded revenue for the first six months of 2011. As of June 30, 2011, more than 80% of our backlog was for work outside the U.S. As discussed above, we were awarded a $2.3 billion project subsequent to June 30, 2011, which will be reflected in backlog in the third quarter 2011.

 

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Revenue—Revenue for the second quarter 2011 was $1.1 billion, representing a $169.7 million increase (19%) from the comparable 2010 period. Revenue increased $96.1 million (27%) for CB&I Steel Plate Structures, $35.8 million (7%) for CB&I Lummus and $37.8 million (76%) for Lummus Technology. Revenue for the first six months of 2011 was $2.0 billion, representing a $254.6 million increase (14%) over the comparable 2010 period. Our second quarter and six-month 2011 and 2010 revenue was distributed among our business sectors as follows:

 

    Three Months Ended June 30,     Six Months Ended June 30,  
    2011     %     2010     %     2011     %     2010     %  

CB&I Steel Plate Structures

  $ 456,357        42   $ 360,261        39   $ 825,065        41   $ 695,169        39

CB&I Lummus

    541,647        50     505,847        55     1,006,217        49     971,949        54

Lummus Technology

    87,701        8     49,936        6     208,694        10     118,250        7
                                                               

Total Revenue

  $ 1,085,705        100   $ 916,044        100   $ 2,039,976        100   $ 1,785,368        100
                                                               

See Segment Results below for further discussion.

Gross Profit—Gross profit was $140.1 million (12.9% of revenue) for the second quarter 2011, compared with $120.3 million (13.1% of revenue) for the corresponding 2010 period. Gross profit for the first six months of 2011 was $276.8 million (13.6% of revenue) compared with $242.6 million (13.6% of revenue) for the corresponding 2010 period. Our 2011 results generally benefited from an increase in revenue and a higher percentage of such revenue being derived from our higher margin Steel Plate Structures and Lummus Technology business sectors, and better recovery of overhead costs, offset by higher pre-contract costs associated with increased bid activity.

Selling and Administrative Expenses—Selling and administrative expense was $48.5 million (4.5% of revenue) for the second quarter 2011, compared with $46.3 million (5.1% of revenue) for the corresponding 2010 period. Selling and administrative expense for the first six months of 2011 was $106.1 million (5.2% of revenue), compared with $97.6 million (5.5% of revenue) for the corresponding 2010 period. The absolute dollar increase for both the quarter and six-month periods was primarily attributable to the impact of our December 31, 2010 acquisition of the remaining 50% interest of CD Tech, a previously unconsolidated Lummus Technology joint venture investment, and increases associated with our global business development efforts. The results of CD Tech are consolidated and included within our Lummus Technology results for 2011. Our stock-based compensation costs, which are predominantly in selling and administrative expense, are higher in the first quarter, and therefore the first half of each year, due to the immediate expensing of awards for those participants that are eligible to retire. Our stock based compensation expense for the first six months of 2011 and 2010 totaled $26.0 million and $21.4 million, respectively, or 73% and 69% of estimated annual expense for each of the respective periods.

Other Operating Income (Expense)—Other operating income (expense) for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2011 was ($0.1) million and $0.8 million, respectively, versus other operating expense of ($0.8) million and ($0.9) million for the comparable 2010 periods, primarily reflecting the gains and losses from the sale of miscellaneous property and equipment.

Equity Earnings—Equity earnings were $3.2 million for the second quarter 2011, compared with $3.5 million for the corresponding 2010 period. Equity earnings for the first six months of 2011 were $4.6 million, compared with $7.0 million for the corresponding 2010 period. The decrease for both the three and six-months of 2011 versus the comparable 2010 periods was primarily due to the impact of our consolidation of the results of CD Tech, partly offset by higher refining related catalyst sales within Lummus Technology.

 

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Income from Operations—Income from operations was $88.4 million (8.1% of revenue) for the second quarter 2011, compared with $70.9 million (7.7% of revenue) for the corresponding 2010 period. Income from operations for the first six months of 2011 was $163.4 million (8.0% of revenue), compared with $139.4 million (7.8% of revenue) for the corresponding 2010 period. The absolute dollar increase for both periods was due to the reasons noted above. Our second quarter and six-month 2011 and 2010 income from operations was distributed among our business sectors as follows:

 

    Three Months Ended June 30,     Six Months Ended June 30,  
    2011     % of
Revenue
    2010     % of
Revenue
    2011     % of
Revenue
    2010     % of
Revenue
 

CB&I Steel Plate Structures

  $ 47,489        10.4   $ 32,545        9.0   $ 84,413        10.2   $ 64,638        9.3

CB&I Lummus

    24,476        4.5     25,264        5.0     39,491        3.9     44,552        4.6

Lummus Technology

    16,431        18.7     13,093        26.2     39,495        18.9     30,233        25.6
                                       

Total Income From Operations

  $ 88,396        $ 70,902        $ 163,399        $ 139,423     
                                       

See Segment Results below for further discussion.

Interest Expense and Interest Income—Interest expense was $3.5 million for the second quarter 2011, compared to $3.1 million for the corresponding 2010 period. The increase for the current quarter was due to higher interim project-specific borrowings and incremental costs associated with the amendment and extension of our $1.1 billion revolving credit facility in the second half of 2010, offset partially by the impact of our lower long-term debt balance. Interest expense for the first six months of 2011 and 2010 was $6.6 million and $6.8 million, respectively. Interest income was $1.7 million for the second quarter 2011, compared with $1.1 million for corresponding 2010 period. Interest income for the first six months of 2011 was $3.1 million, compared to $2.3 million for the corresponding 2010 period. The increase over the prior year periods was due to higher average cash balances.

Income Tax Expense—Income tax expense for the second quarter 2011 was $24.9 million (28.8% of pre-tax income), versus $20.0 million (29.0% of pre-tax income) for the comparable 2010 period. Income tax expense for the first six months of 2011 was $46.7 million (29.2% of pre-tax income), versus $41.1 million (30.5% of pre-tax income) for the comparable 2010 period. Our tax rate varies dependent upon our U.S. versus non-U.S. pre-tax income mix.

Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests—Our noncontrolling interests are associated with projects in the Middle East and Australia. Net (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests for the second quarter 2011 was ($0.2) million, compared to income of $1.6 million for the corresponding 2010 period. Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest for the first six months of 2011 was $0.9 million, compared to $4.3 million for the comparable 2010 period. The change compared with the corresponding 2010 periods was commensurate with the level of applicable operating results.

Segment Results

CB&I Steel Plate Structures

New Awards—New awards were $370.5 million for the second quarter 2011, compared with $286.7 million for the corresponding prior year period. New awards for the second quarter 2011 included storage tank awards in Canada (approximately $50.0 million) and the Bahamas (approximately $40.0 million) and various standard tank awards throughout the world. New awards for 2010 included propylene storage tanks in Abu Dhabi (approximately $70.0 million). New awards for the first six months of 2011 were $662.1 million compared with $474.1 million for the corresponding 2010 period. As previously discussed, subsequent to the second quarter 2011, we were awarded an LNG train construction project in Australia (approximately $2.3 billion) through a joint venture with Kentz, a 35% noncontrolling interest partner.

 

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Revenue—Revenue was $456.4 million for the second quarter 2011, representing an increase of $96.1 million (27%) over the comparable 2010 period. Increases from procurement and construction activity on our large storage tank projects in the Middle East and Australia (awarded in the fourth quarter of 2009) were partly offset by a lower volume of storage tank work in Central America and the U.S. Revenue for the first six months of 2011 was $825.1 million, increasing $129.9 million (19%) as compared to the corresponding 2010 period, also for the reasons noted above.

Income from Operations—Income from operations for the second quarter 2011 was $47.5 million (10.4% of revenue) versus $32.5 million (9.0% of revenue) for the comparable 2010 period. Income from operations for the first six months of 2011 was $84.4 million (10.2% of revenue), compared with $64.6 million (9.3% of revenue) for the corresponding 2010 period. We experienced a comparable project mix between the current and prior year periods; however, our 2011 quarter and six-month results benefited from higher revenue volume and better cost recoveries on increased global construction activity, as compared to the corresponding 2010 periods.

CB&I Lummus

New Awards—New awards were $767.4 million for the second quarter 2011, versus $546.0 million for the comparable 2010 period. New awards for the second quarter 2011 included a natural gas processing plant in the U.S. (approximately $315.0 million), engineering design for offshore platforms in the United Kingdom (approximately $150.0 million), and various scope increases on our existing work. New awards for the comparable 2010 period included a gas processing plant in the U.S. (approximately $280.0 million) and concept development services for an LNG integrated project in Russia. New awards for the first six months of 2011 were $1.4 billion compared with $819.7 million for the corresponding 2010 period.

Revenue—Revenue was $541.6 million for the second quarter 2011, representing an increase of $35.8 million (7%) over the comparable 2010 period. Increases from activity on our large refinery project in Colombia and gas plant project in Papua New Guinea (both awarded in the fourth quarter of 2009), and our oil sands project in Canada and gas processing plant project in the U.S. were partially offset by a lower volume of LNG work reflecting the completion of projects in South America, Europe and the U.S. Revenue for the first six months of 2011 was $1.0 billion, increasing $34.3 million (4%), as compared to the corresponding 2010 period, also for the reasons noted above.

Income from Operations—Income from operations for the second quarter 2011 was $24.5 million (4.5% of revenue) versus $25.3 million (5.0% of revenue) for the comparable 2010 period. Income from operations for the first six months of 2011 was $39.5 million (3.9% of revenue) compared with $44.6 million (4.6% of revenue) for the comparable 2010 period. Our second quarter and six-month 2011 results were impacted by higher precontract and selling and administrative costs, partly offset by better cost recoveries on increased engineering activities and a higher margin project mix in the second quarter 2011. Our prior year results also benefited from the impact of project incentives recognized on a project in Singapore in the second quarter of 2010.

Lummus Technology

New Awards—New awards were $77.7 million for the second quarter 2011, versus $83.1 million for the comparable 2010 period. The decrease from 2010 was primarily due to a lower volume of license and catalyst awards, partly offset by the consolidation of CD Tech. New awards for the first six months of 2011 were $211.0 million compared with $182.2 million for the comparable prior-year period.

Revenue—Revenue was $87.7 million for the second quarter 2011, representing an increase of $37.8 million (76%) over the comparable 2010 period. The increase was attributable to increased heat transfer, license and catalyst revenue resulting from an increase in petrochemical activity, and the consolidation of CD Tech in the current year. Revenue for the first six months of 2011 was $208.7 million, increasing $90.4 million (76%), as compared to the corresponding 2010 period, also for the reasons noted above.

 

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Income from Operations—Income from operations for the second quarter 2011 was $16.4 million (18.7% of revenue) versus $13.1 million (26.2% of revenue) for the comparable 2010 period. Income from operations for the first six months of 2011 was $39.5 million (18.9% of revenue) compared with $30.2 million (25.6% of revenue) for the corresponding 2010 period. The absolute dollar increase from the prior year period was due to increased license and catalyst revenue and the consolidation of CD Tech in the current periods, partly offset by the impact of higher selling and administrative costs in the current year periods and a favorable claim resolution in the prior year. The decreases in the percentage of revenue compared to the prior year periods was primarily due to the reasons noted above and due to a different project mix in the current periods compared to the prior year periods.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Cash and Cash Equivalents—At June 30, 2011, cash and cash equivalents totaled $375.9 million.

Operating Activities—During the first six months of 2011, cash used in operations totaled $34.4 million, as cash generated from earnings was offset by an overall increase in working capital levels. The increase in working capital was the result of an increase in accounts receivable ($216.5 million) for increased project activities in each of our sectors and an increase in contracts in progress ($19.6 million), primarily in our CB&I Steel Plate Structures sector, partly offset by an increase in accounts payable ($87.1 million) for major projects in our CB&I Steel Plate Structures and CB&I Lummus sectors.

Investing Activities—During the first six months of 2011, net cash used in investing activities totaled $13.3 million, as capital expenditures totaling $15.8 million were partly offset by proceeds from the sale of property and equipment totaling $2.5 million.

We continue to evaluate and selectively pursue opportunities for additional expansion of our business through acquisition of complementary businesses. These acquisitions, if they arise, may involve the use of cash or may require further debt or equity financing.

Financing Activities—During the first six months of 2011, net cash used in financing activities totaled $83.7 million, primarily resulting from the purchase of shares associated with our share repurchase program and stock-based compensation plans. Cash payments associated with share repurchases during the period totaled $89.4 million (2.4 million shares at an average price of $36.79 per share), including $69.2 million to repurchase common stock under our repurchase program (1.9 million shares) and $20.2 million for stock-based compensation related withholding taxes on taxable share distributions (0.5 million shares). Additionally, dividends paid to our shareholders and distributions to our noncontrolling interest partners totaled $9.9 million and $7.2 million, respectively. These cash outflows were partly offset by tax benefits associated with tax deductions in excess of recognized stock-based compensation costs totaling $15.0 million and cash proceeds from the issuance of shares associated with our stock plans totaling $7.5 million.

Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash—During the first six months of 2011, our cash balance increased by $25.6 million due to the impact of changes in functional currency exchange rates against the U.S. dollar on non-U.S. dollar cash balances, primarily the Euro. The unrealized gain on our cash balance resulting from this exchange rate movement is reflected in the cumulative translation component of other comprehensive income (loss). Our cash held in non-U.S. dollar currencies is used primarily for project-related and other operating expenditures in those currencies, and therefore, our exposure to realized exchange gains and losses is not anticipated to be material.

Letters of Credit/Bank Guarantees/Debt/Surety Bonds—Our primary internal source of liquidity is cash flow generated from operations. Capacity under a revolving credit facility is also available, if necessary, to fund operating or investing activities. We have a four-year, $1.1 billion, committed and unsecured revolving credit facility with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (“JPMorgan”), as administrative agent, and Bank of America, N.A. (“BofA”), as syndication agent, which expires in July 2014 (the “Revolving Facility”). The Revolving Facility has a borrowing sublimit of $550.0 million and certain financial covenants, including a maximum leverage ratio of 2.50, a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio of 1.75 and a minimum net worth level calculated as $788.5 million at June 30, 2011. The Revolving Facility also includes customary restrictions regarding subsidiary indebtedness, sales of assets, liens, investments, type of business conducted and mergers and acquisitions, among other restrictions. No direct borrowings were outstanding under the Revolving Facility as of June 30, 2011; however, we had issued $430.5 million of letters of credit. Such letters of credit are generally issued to customers in the ordinary course of business to support advance payments and performance guarantees, in lieu of retention on our contracts, or in certain cases, are issued in support of our insurance program. As of June 30, 2011, we had $669.5 million of available capacity under the Revolving Facility.

 

 

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In addition to the Revolving Facility, we have three committed and unsecured letter of credit and term loan agreements (the “LC Agreements”) with BofA, as administrative agent, JPMorgan, and various private placement note investors. Under the terms of the LC Agreements, either BofA or JPMorgan (the “LC Issuers”) can issue letters of credit. In the aggregate, they provide up to $275.0 million of capacity. Tranche A, a $50.0 million facility, and Tranche B, a $100.0 million facility, are both five-year facilities which expire in November 2011. Tranche C is an eight-year, $125.0 million facility which expires in November 2014. As of June 30, 2011, no direct borrowings were outstanding under the LC Agreements, but we had issued $268.9 million of letters of credit among all three tranches of LC Agreements. Tranche A and Tranche B were fully utilized, and letters of credit totaling $118.9 million were outstanding under Tranche C, leaving $6.1 million of available capacity for Tranche C. The LC Agreements have financial and restrictive covenants similar to those noted above for the Revolving Facility. In the event of our default under the LC Agreements, including our failure to reimburse a draw against an issued letter of credit, the LC Issuers could transfer their claim against us, to the extent such amount is due and payable by us under the LC Agreements, to the private placement lenders, 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 that we pay under the LC Agreements, we would be assessed an applicable rate of interest over LIBOR to the extent that a term loan is in effect.

Additionally, we have $80.0 million remaining on our unsecured term loan (the “Term Loan”) with JPMorgan, as administrative agent, and BofA, as syndication agent. Interest under the Term Loan is paid quarterly in arrears and, at our election, is based upon LIBOR plus an applicable floating margin. However, we have an interest rate swap that provides for an interest rate of approximately 5.57%, inclusive of the applicable floating margin. The Term Loan is scheduled to be repaid in equal installments of $40.0 million per year, with the last principal payment due in November 2012. The Term Loan has financial and restrictive covenants similar to those noted above for the Revolving Facility.

We also have various short-term, uncommitted revolving credit facilities (the “Uncommitted Facilities”) across several geographic regions of approximately $1.3 billion. These facilities are generally used to provide letters of credit or bank guarantees to customers to support advance payments and performance guarantees in the ordinary course of business or in lieu of retention on our contracts. As of June 30, 2011, we had available capacity of $630.6 million under these 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.

As of June 30, 2011, we were in compliance with all of our restrictive and financial covenants, with a leverage ratio of 0.31, a fixed charge coverage ratio of 5.83, and net worth of $1.1 billion. Our ability to remain in compliance with our lending facilities could be impacted by circumstances or conditions beyond our control, including but not limited to the delay or cancellation of projects, changes in foreign currency exchange or interest rates, performance of pension plan assets, or changes in actuarial assumptions. Further, we could be impacted if our customers experience a material change in their ability to pay us or if the banks associated with our lending facilities were to cease or reduce operations.

Share Issuance Agreement—We have an agreement in place which enables us to issue and sell, from time to time, up to 10.0 million shares of our common stock through July 29, 2011. During the six months ended June 30, 2011, no shares were sold under the agreement and as of June 30, 2011, 7.6 million shares remained available for sale under this agreement. Effective July 21, 2011, we extended the term of the agreement through July 28, 2012 and maintained our remaining 7.6 million share limit.

 

 

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Other—We believe that our cash on hand, funds generated by operations, amounts available under our existing Revolving Facility, LC Agreements and Uncommitted Facilities, and other external sources of liquidity, such as the issuance of debt and equity instruments, will be sufficient to finance our capital expenditures, settle our commitments and contingencies (as more fully described in Note 8 to our financial statements) and address our 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 our Revolving Facility, LC Agreements and Uncommitted Facilities at current prices 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 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 Facility and LC Agreements. 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. For a discussion of pending litigation, including lawsuits wherein plaintiffs allege exposure to asbestos due to work we may have performed, see Note 8 to our financial statements.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We use operating leases for facilities and equipment when they make economic sense, including sale-leaseback arrangements. We have no other significant off-balance sheet arrangements.

New Accounting Standards

For a discussion of new accounting standards, see the applicable section in Note 1 to our financial statements.

Critical Accounting Estimates

The discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our 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 continually evaluate our estimates based upon historical experience and various other assumptions that we believe 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 financial statements:

Revenue RecognitionOur contracts are awarded on a competitive bid and negotiated basis. We offer our customers a range of contracting options, including fixed-price, cost reimbursable and hybrid approaches. We follow the guidance of FASB’s ASC Revenue Recognition Topic 605-35 for accounting policies relating to our use of the POC method, estimating costs, and revenue recognition, including the recognition of profit incentives, unapproved change orders and claims, and combining and segmenting contracts. Our contract revenue is primarily recognized using the POC method, based on the percentage that actual costs-to-date bear to total estimated costs to complete each contract. We utilize this cost-to-cost approach, the most widely recognized method used for POC accounting, as we believe this method is less subjective than relying on assessments of physical progress. Under the cost-to-cost approach, the use of estimated cost to complete each contract is a significant variable in the process of determining recognized revenue 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, including, to the extent required, the reversal of profit recognized in prior periods and losses expected to be incurred on contracts in progress. 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, recovery is probable and the value can be reliably estimated. For the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, we had no material unapproved change orders or claims recognized in revenue.

 

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Credit ExtensionWe review the commercial terms of all significant contracts before entering into a contractual arrangement. We extend credit to customers and other parties in the normal course of business only after a review of the potential customer’s creditworthiness. Additionally, 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 and likelihood of making 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 Instruments—We utilize derivative instruments in certain circumstances to mitigate the effects of changes in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates, as described below:

 

   

Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Derivatives—We do not engage in currency speculation; however, we do utilize foreign currency exchange rate derivatives on an on-going basis to mitigate certain foreign currency-related operating exposures and to hedge intercompany loans utilized to finance our non-U.S. subsidiaries. We generally seek hedge accounting treatment for contracts used to hedge operating exposures and designate them as “cash flow hedges.” Therefore, gains and losses exclusive of credit risk and forward points (which represent the time-value component of the fair value of our derivative positions) are included in AOCI until the associated underlying operating exposure impacts our earnings. Changes in the fair value of credit risk and forward points, gains and losses associated with instruments deemed ineffective during the period and instruments that we do not designate as cash flow hedges, including those instruments used to hedge intercompany loans, are recognized within cost of revenue.

 

   

Interest Rate Derivatives—Our interest rate derivatives are limited to a swap arrangement in place to hedge against interest rate variability associated with our Term Loan. The swap arrangement is designated as a cash flow hedge, as its critical terms matched those of the Term Loan at inception and as of June 30, 2011. Therefore, changes in the fair value of the swap arrangement are included in AOCI.

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 basis 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 deferred tax assets depends upon our ability to generate sufficient future taxable income of the appropriate character and in the appropriate jurisdictions. We have not provided a valuation allowance against approximately $57.8 million (at December 31, 2010) of our net U.K. deferred tax asset associated with net operating losses, as we believe that it is more likely than not that the recorded net deferred tax asset will be utilized from future earnings.

We provide income tax reserves in situations where we have and have not received tax assessments. Tax reserves are provided in those instances where we consider it more likely than not 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 tax obligations and as further information is known or events occur, changes in our tax reserves may be recorded.

InsuranceWe 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. We regularly review estimates of reported and unreported claims through analysis of historical and projected trends, in conjunction with actuaries and other consultants, and provide 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.

 

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Recoverability of Goodwill and Long-Lived Assets—Goodwill is not amortized to earnings, but instead is reviewed for impairment at least annually via a two-phase process, absent any indicators of impairment. Our analysis of potential impairment requires us to allocate goodwill to our reporting units, compare the fair value of each reporting unit with its 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 unit’s goodwill over the implied fair value of that goodwill.

The primary method we employ to estimate the fair value of each reporting unit 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, 2011 was $956.5 million. Based upon our current strategic planning and associated goodwill impairment assessments, there are currently no indicators of impairment for any of our reporting units.

We review tangible and finite-lived intangible assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable. If an evaluation is required, the estimated cash flows associated with the asset or asset group will be compared to the asset’s carrying amount to determine if an impairment exists. There were no indicators of impairment for our tangible and finite-lived intangible assets. Finite-lived identifiable intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over estimated useful lives ranging from 5 to 20 years, absent any indicators of impairment. For further discussion regarding goodwill and other intangible assets, see Note 4 to our financial statements.

Forward-Looking Statements

This quarterly report on Form 10-Q, including all documents incorporated by reference, contains forward-looking statements regarding CB&I and represents our expectations and beliefs concerning future events. These forward-looking statements are intended to be covered by the safe harbor for forward-looking statements provided by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. When considering any statements that are predictive in nature, depend upon or refer to future events or conditions, or use or contain words, terms, phrases, or expressions such as “achieve,” “forecast,” “plan,” “propose,” “strategy,” “envision,” “hope,” “will,” “continue,” “potential,” “expect,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “project,” “estimate,” “predict,” “intend,” “should,” “could,” “may,” “might,” or similar forward-looking statements, we refer you to the cautionary statements concerning risk factors and “Forward-Looking Statements” described under “Risk Factors” in Item 1A of our 2010 Annual Report for the year ended December 31, 2010, which cautionary statements are incorporated herein by reference.

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Foreign Currency Risk—We are exposed to market risk associated with changes in foreign currency exchange rates, which may adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition. One form of exposure to fluctuating exchange rates relates to the effects of translating financial statements of foreign operations, (primarily Euro and Australian Dollar denominated), into our reporting currency, which are recognized as a cumulative translation adjustment in AOCI. We generally do not hedge our exposure to potential foreign currency translation adjustments.

We do not engage in currency speculation; however, we do utilize foreign currency derivatives on an on-going basis to mitigate certain foreign currency-related operating exposures and to hedge intercompany loans utilized to finance non-U.S. subsidiaries. We generally seek hedge accounting treatment for contracts used to hedge operating exposures and designate them as “cash flow hedges.” Therefore, gains and losses exclusive of credit risk and forward points are included in AOCI until the associated underlying operating exposure impacts our earnings. Changes in the fair value of forward points, gains and losses associated with instruments deemed ineffective during the period and instruments that we do not designate as cash flow hedges, including those instruments used to hedge intercompany loans, are recognized within cost of revenue and were not material for the three and six-month periods ended June 30, 2011.

At June 30, 2011, the notional value of our outstanding forward contracts to hedge certain foreign currency exchange-related operating exposures totaled $117.9 million, including foreign currency exchange rate exposure associated with the following currencies: Euro ($65.6 million), Colombian Peso ($20.0 million), Canadian Dollar ($17.4 million), Singapore Dollar ($8.7 million), Kuwaiti Dinar ($3.9 million), Russian Ruble ($1.7 million), British Pound ($0.4 million) and Thai Baht ($0.2 million). The total net fair value of these contracts was a gain of approximately $0.7 million. The potential change in fair value for our outstanding contracts resulting from a hypothetical ten percent change in quoted foreign currency exchange rates would be approximately $5.6 million. This potential change in fair value of our outstanding contracts would be offset by the change in fair value of the associated underlying operating exposures.

 

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At June 30, 2011, the notional value of our outstanding forward contracts to hedge certain intercompany loans utilized to finance non-U.S. subsidiaries totaled $24.1 million, including foreign currency exchange rate exposure associated with the Brazilian Real ($13.0 million), Singapore Dollar ($10.8 million) and Euro ($0.3 million). The total net fair value of these contracts was a loss of $0.1 million. The potential change in fair value for our outstanding contracts resulting from a hypothetical ten percent change in quoted foreign currency exchange rates would not be material.

Interest Rate Risk—We continue to utilize a swap arrangement to hedge against interest rate variability associated with our Term Loan. The swap arrangement has been designated as a cash flow hedge as its critical terms matched those of the Term Loan at inception and as of June 30, 2011. Accordingly, changes in the fair value of the interest rate swap are recognized through AOCI. The total net fair value of the contract was a loss of approximately $2.9 million. The potential change in fair value for our interest rate swap from a hypothetical one percent change in the LIBOR rate would have been approximately $0.6 million at June 30, 2011.

Other—The carrying values of our cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and notes payable approximate their fair values because of the short-term nature of these instruments. At June 30, 2011, the fair value of our long-term debt, based upon the current market rates for debt with similar credit risk and maturity, approximated its carrying value as interest is based upon LIBOR plus an applicable floating spread and is paid quarterly in arrears. For quantification of our financial instruments see Note 5 to our financial statements.

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.

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, 2011, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls 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, technology licenses 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 or technologies, design or other engineering services or project construction services provided by us. Management does not currently believe that any of our pending contractual, employment-related personal injury or property damage claims and disputes will have a material effect on our future results of operations, financial position or cash flow.

 

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Asbestos Litigation—We 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. Through June 30, 2011, we have been named a defendant in lawsuits alleging exposure to asbestos involving approximately 5,100 plaintiffs and, of those claims, approximately 1,400 claims were pending and 3,700 have been closed through dismissals or settlements. Through June 30, 2011, the claims alleging exposure to asbestos that have been resolved have been dismissed or settled for an average settlement amount of approximately one thousand dollars per claim. We review each case on its own merits and make accruals based upon the probability of loss and our estimates of 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, financial position or cash flow, and, at June 30, 2011, we had accrued approximately $1.5 million for liability and related expenses. 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. 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 we may expect to recover because of the variability in coverage amounts, limitations and deductibles, or the viability of carriers, with respect to our insurance policies for the years in question.

Environmental Matters—Our operations are subject to extensive and changing U.S. federal, state and local laws and regulations, as well as the 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 from whom we have purchased or to whom we have sold facilities for certain environmental liabilities arising from acts occurring before the dates those facilities were transferred.

We believe that we are currently in compliance, in all material respects, with all environmental laws and regulations. We do not currently believe that any environmental matters will have a material adverse effect on our future results of operations, financial position or cash flow. We do not anticipate that we will incur material capital expenditures for environmental controls or for the investigation or remediation of environmental conditions during the remainder of 2011 or 2012.

Item 1A. Risk Factors

There have been no material changes to the Risk Factors disclosure included in our 2010 Annual Report for the year ended December 31, 2010 filed with the SEC on February 22, 2011.

 

 

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

Stock Repurchase Program

The following table summarizes the number of shares repurchased through our stock repurchase program during the second quarter of 2011:

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities (1)

 

September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30, September 30,
   

Period

     a) Total  Number
of Shares
Purchased
       b) Average
Price  Paid per
Share
       c) Total Number  of
Shares Purchased
as Part of Publicly
Announced Plan
       d) Maximum  Number
of Shares that May
Yet Be Purchased
Under the Plan (1)
 
                     

2010 Program (2)

                                       
 

4/1/11 - 4/30/11

       150,000         $ 40.6225           150,000           7,159,584   
 

5/1/11 - 5/4/11

       196,000         $ 39.3999           196,000           6,963,584   
                                       
 

Total

       346,000         $ 39.9299           346,000        
                                       

2011 Program (2)

                                       
 

5/5/11 - 5/31/11

       1,025,620         $ 37.2143           1,025,620           8,974,380   
                                       
 

Total

       1,025,620         $ 37.2143           1,025,620        
                                       

(1) Table does not include shares withheld for tax purposes or forfeitures under our equity plans.

(2) On May 4, 2011, our 2010 Stock Repurchase Program (the “2010 Program”) was replaced with the 2011 Stock Repurchase Program (the “2011 Program”), under which we are authorized to repurchase up to 10% of our issued share capital (or approximately 10,000,000 shares) through November 4, 2012.

Share Issuance Agreement

On August 18, 2009, we entered into a sales agency agreement pursuant to which we may issue and sell, from time to time, up to 10.0 million shares of our common stock. During the six-month period ended June 30, 2011, no shares were sold under the agreement. See Part II Item 5. Other Information for additional information about the sales agency agreement.

Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities

    None.

Item 4. (Removed and Reserved)

 

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Item 5. Other Information

On August 18, 2009, we entered into a sales agency agreement (“Agreement”) with Calyon Securities (USA) Inc. (now known as Credit Agricole Securities (USA) Inc.) (“CA”) as our sales agent, which provided for the offer and sale from time to time through July 29, 2011, of up to 10.0 million shares of our common stock, par value Euro 0.01 per share (the “Shares”), through the sales agent. As of July 21, 2011, the Company had offered and sold approximately 2.4 million shares of common stock pursuant to the Agreement, with 7.6 million shares of common stock available for offer and sale. On July 21, 2011, we amended and restated our Agreement pursuant to which the time period during which we may offer the remaining approximately 7.6 million unsold Shares was extended through July 28, 2012.

We may issue and sell the Shares until the earlier of (1) the sale of all Shares of our common stock subject to the Agreement, (2) the termination of the Agreement pursuant to its terms or (3) July 28, 2012. Sales of the Shares, if any, would be made by means of ordinary brokers’ transactions or block trades of the New York Stock Exchange at market prices or as otherwise agreed with CA. We will pay CA a commission equal to 1.85% in connection with each sale of Shares.

The Shares are registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, pursuant to our shelf registration statement on Form S-3 (File No. 333-160852), which became effective upon filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on July 29, 2009.

In the ordinary course of their business, CA and/or its affiliates have in the past performed, and may continue to perform, investment banking, commercial banking and advisory services for us from time to time for which they have received or may receive customary fees and expenses. An affiliate of CA is a lender under various lending agreements, including our syndicated revolving credit facility, syndicated term loan and uncommitted lending facilities. This affiliate will receive a portion of the proceeds from the sale of our common stock under the Agreement to the extent such proceeds are used to repay borrowings under these various credit facilities.

The Agreement is filed as Exhibit 10.2 (a) to this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, and the description of the Agreement is qualified in its entirety by reference to such exhibit.

Item 6. Exhibits

 

  (a)

Exhibits

 

  10.1 (1)

Chicago Bridge & Iron Savings Plan as amended and restated as of January 1, 2008 and amended by the First Amendment

 

  (a)

Second Amendment to the Chicago Bridge & Iron Savings Plan (1)

  (b)

Third Amendment to the Chicago Bridge & Iron Savings Plan (1)

  (c)

Fourth Amendment to the Chicago Bridge & Iron Savings Plan (1)

 

  10.2 (2)

Sales Agency Agreement, dated August 18, 2009, between Chicago Bridge & Iron N.V. and Calyon Securities (USA) Inc.

 

  (a)

Amendment to the Sales Agency Agreement (1)

 

  31.1 (1)

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.

 

  31.2 (1)

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.

 

  32.1 (1)

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)

Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.

 

  101.INS  (1),(3)

XBRL Instance Document.

 

  101.SCH  (1),(3)

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document.

 

  101.CAL  (1),(3)

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document.

 

  101.LAB  (1),(3)

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document.

 

  101.PRE  (1),(3)

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document.

 

  101.DEF  (1),(3)

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document.

 

(1) 

Filed herewith

(2) 

Incorporated by reference from the Company’s 2009 Form 8-K filed August 18, 2009

(3) 

Attached as Exhibit 101 to this report are the following documents formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language): (i) the condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, (ii) the condensed consolidated statements of comprehensive income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, (iii) the condensed consolidated balance sheets as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010, (iv) the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, (v) the condensed consolidated statements of changes in shareholders’ equity for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, and (vi) the notes to financial statements. Users of this data are advised pursuant to Rule 406T of Regulation S-T that this interactive data file is deemed not filed or part of a registration statement or prospectus for purposes of sections 11 or 12 of the Securities Act of 1933, is deemed not filed for purposes of section 18 of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, and otherwise is not subject to liability under these sections.

 

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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.

 

Chicago Bridge & Iron Company N.V.

By:

 

Chicago Bridge & Iron Company B.V.

Its:

 

Managing Director

 

 /s/ RONALD A. BALLSCHMIEDE

Ronald A. Ballschmiede

Managing Director

(Principal Financial Officer and Duly Authorized Officer)

Date: July 21, 2011

 

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