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- Increases Revenue to $139.9 Million with Continued Organic Revenue Growth Outperformance -

- Reiterates Full Year 2022 Outlook -

- Increases Operating Cash Flow by $18.1 Million Over the Prior Year -

- Introduces Adjusted Net Income1 and Adjusted Net Income Per Share1 Metrics -

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Montrose Environmental Group, Inc. (the “Company,” “Montrose” or “MEG”) (NYSE: MEG) today announced results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022.

Montrose Chief Executive Officer and Director, Vijay Manthripragada, commented, “Montrose continues to perform well despite macroeconomic turbulence and the cyberattack in June which temporarily disrupted our business. We maintain our revenue and Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA1 outlook for the year. The inherent variability in our CTEH response business and the timing of select larger project awards which are ongoing and expanding in scope remain hard to predict and may impact results. Our sequential and year-over-year improvement in our revenue reflects continued organic growth outperformance against our expectations. The momentum in our business is also evident in the strength of our cash flow, which gives us more financial flexibility and the ability to continue investing in environmental innovation. We are seeing tailwinds from end market and regulatory activity, and we have been able to capitalize on broad demand for PFAS remediation, greenhouse gas measurement and mitigation, and renewable energy, in particular. We have also been awarded several large U.S. federal government projects, reflecting the growing importance of our environmental solutions across the private and public sector.”

Mr. Manthripragada continued, “The revenue growth in most of our business lines more than offset the previously communicated and expected normalization of CTEH revenues, a trend we expect to continue through the remainder of 2022. With costs, we have seen certain variable expenses such as travel accelerate faster than anticipated in the current inflationary environment, but we remain confident in our ability to offset those costs with pricing increases and improved efficiencies. As it relates to our people, our ability to recruit and retain talent, particularly at the mid to senior levels in the organization, remains strong. I remain very grateful to my team for all they do for our business, each other and our clients.”

Mr. Manthripragada elaborated, “I would also like to explain a change to our methodology for calculating Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA1 based on feedback from the SEC and other stakeholders. This does not reflect a change in our underlying economics, our cash flow, or our previously communicated expectations for either 2022 or the next three to five years. For example, we continue to see growing momentum with our R&D and technology efforts which are creating new market opportunities. As we see more of these opportunities, our ability to innovate, our ability to enter new geographies and our clients’ receptivity to our innovation – in other words, our continued launch of “startup initiatives” – is expected to continue or potentially accelerate. Therefore, going forward, we will no longer add back startup costs that we included in our historical calculation of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA1. Our previously reported 2021 Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA1 was $77.6 million, which added back $4.4 million of Startup Losses. Without adjusting for Startup Losses, our Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA1 in 2021 was $73.2 million. Our 2022 guidance of $73.0 million - $78.0 million of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA1 included an estimate of approximately $5.0 million of Startup Losses. Using the new methodology, our 2022 guidance for Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA1 is $68.0 million - $73.0 million. I cannot reiterate enough that this is nothing more than a change in methodology and that our expectations for the year have not changed.”

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(1) Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income (Loss) and Adjusted Net Income (Loss) per Share are non-GAAP measures. See the appendix to this release for a discussion of these measures, including how they are calculated and the reasons why we believe they provide useful information to investors, and a reconciliation for historical periods to the most directly comparable GAAP measures.

Second Quarter 2022 Results

Total revenue in the second quarter of 2022 increased 2.7% to $139.9 million compared to $136.2 million in the prior year quarter. The increase in revenues was primarily driven by organic growth in our Measurement and Analysis and Remediation and Reuse segments, partially offset by significantly lower COVID-19-related services provided by CTEH. Second quarter revenue growth also benefited from acquisitions completed during the past twelve months.

Net loss was $(7.8) million, or $(0.40) per share, compared to a net loss of $(13.1) million, or $(0.66) per share, in the prior year quarter. The year-over-year change was primarily attributable to changes in the fair value of business acquisition contingencies in the current year compared to the prior year and lower interest expense, partially offset by higher stock-based compensation expense in the current year.

Adjusted Net Income 1 was $5.4 million, and Adjusted Net Income per Share1 was $0.04, compared to Adjusted Net Income1 of $4.8 million, and Adjusted Net Income per Share1 of $0.03 in the prior year quarter. The year-over-year change was primarily attributable to lower interest expense in the current year, partially offset by lower operating segment Adjusted EBITDA primarily due to lower revenue from COVID-related services provided by CTEH.

Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA1, under the revised methodology, was $15.6 million, inclusive of $0.9 million of start-up losses, compared to $19.8 million in the prior year, inclusive of $1.1 million of start-up losses.

First Six Months 2022 Results

Total revenue in the first six months of 2022 increased 1.7% to $274.6 million compared to $270.0 million in the prior year period. The increase in revenues was primarily driven by organic growth in our Measurement and Analysis and Remediation and Reuse segments, partially offset by significantly lower COVID-19-related services provided by CTEH. Year-to-date revenue growth also benefited from the acquisitions completed during 2021 and the first half of 2022.

Net loss was $(15.3) million, or $(0.79) per share, compared to a net loss of $(26.1) million, or $(1.34) per share, in the prior year period. The year-over-year change was primarily attributable to changes in the fair value of business acquisition contingencies in the current year compared to the prior year and lower interest expense, partially offset by higher stock-based compensation in the current year.

Adjusted Net Income1 was $10.9 million, and Adjusted Net Income per Share1 was $0.09, compared to Adjusted Net Income1 of $8.4 million, and Adjusted Net Income per Share1 of $0.01, in the prior year period. The year-over-year change was primarily attributable to lower interest expense in the current year, partially offset by lower operating segment Adjusted EBITDA primarily due to lower revenue from COVID-related services provided by CTEH.

Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA1 for the six months ended June 30, 2022, under the revised methodology, was $31.3 million, inclusive of $1.7 million of start-up losses, compared to $35.7 million in the prior year, inclusive of $2.1 million of start-up losses.

Operating Cash Flow, Liquidity and Capital Resources

Cash used in operating activities for the first six months ended June 30, 2022 was $(2.9) million compared to cash used in operating activities of $(17.0) million in the prior year period. Cash flow from operations includes payment of contingent consideration of $19.5 million and $15.5 million in the current and prior year periods, respectively. Excluding these acquisition-related contingent earnout payments, which are not part of day-to-day operations, cash flow from operating activities was $16.6 million compared to cash used in operating activities of $(1.5) million in the prior year period, an increase of $18.1 million.

As of June 30, 2022, Montrose had total debt, before debt issuance costs, of $168.4 million and $223.4 million of liquidity, including $98.4 million of cash and $125.0 million of availability on its revolving credit facility. As of June 30, 2022, Montrose’s leverage ratio under its credit facility, which includes acquisition-related contingent earnout payments that may become payable in cash, was 1.1 times.

Acquisitions

In August 2022, Montrose acquired TriAD Environmental Consultants, a small but highly additive environmental consulting firm with a focus on the Southeast U.S. TriAD is part of the Company’s Assessment, Permitting & Response segment.

Full Year 2022 Outlook

The Company reiterates its full year 2022 outlook. The Company expects revenue to be in the range of $520.0 million to $570.0 million. Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA1, under the revised methodology, is expected to be in the range of $68.0 million to $73.0 million for the full year 2022, inclusive of $5.0 million of start-up losses, which is consistent with the Company’s outlook originally provided on February 28, 2022.

The Company’s 2022 forecast reflects an expectation of organic growth outperformance relative to the Company’s historical average of 7.0% - 9.0% (excluding CTEH). The 2022 forecast also reflects revenue from CTEH to be elevated versus CTEH's expected $75.0 - $95.0 million revenue run-rate. CTEH remains elevated due to a continuation of certain COVID-19 pandemic related services which remain difficult to forecast.

The outlook does not include any benefit from future acquisitions that have not yet been completed.

Webcast and Conference Call

The Company will host a webcast and conference call on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time to discuss second quarter financial results. Their prepared remarks will be followed by a question and answer session. A live webcast of the conference call will be available in the Investors section of the Montrose website at www.montrose-env.com. The conference call will also be accessible by dialing 1-877-407-9208 (Domestic) and 1-201-493-6784 (International). For those who are unable to listen to the live broadcast, an audio replay of the conference call will be available on the Montrose website for 30 days.

About Montrose

Montrose is a leading environmental solutions company focused on supporting commercial and government organizations as they deal with the challenges of today, and prepare for what’s coming tomorrow. With approximately 2,800 employees across over 80 locations around the world, Montrose combines deep local knowledge with an integrated approach to design, engineering, and operations, enabling the Company to respond effectively and efficiently to the unique requirements of each project. From comprehensive air measurement and laboratory services to regulatory compliance, emergency response, permitting, engineering, and remediation, Montrose delivers innovative and practical solutions that keep its clients on top of their immediate needs – and well ahead of the strategic curve. For more information, visit www.montrose-env.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as “intend,” “expect”, and “may”, and other similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or that are not statements of historical matters. Forward-looking statements are based on current information available at the time the statements are made and on management’s reasonable belief or expectations with respect to future events, and are subject to risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company’s control, that could cause actual performance or results to differ materially from the belief or expectations expressed in or suggested by the forward-looking statements. Further, many of these factors are, and may continue to be, amplified by the COVID-19 pandemic. Additional factors or events that could cause actual results to differ may also emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for the Company to predict all of them. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect future events, developments or otherwise, except as may be required by applicable law. Investors are referred to the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, for additional information regarding the risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statement.

 

MONTROSE ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP, INC.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND

COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

(In thousands, except per share data)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

For the Three Months Ended June 30,

 

 

For the Six Months Ended June 30,

 

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

REVENUES

 

$

139,910

 

 

$

136,224

 

 

$

274,590

 

 

$

270,041

 

COST OF REVENUES (exclusive of
depreciation and amortization shown below)

 

 

90,429

 

 

 

92,104

 

 

 

178,815

 

 

 

187,420

 

SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE
EXPENSE

 

 

46,456

 

 

 

27,366

 

 

 

88,263

 

 

 

52,366

 

FAIR VALUE CHANGES IN BUSINESS
ACQUISITIONS CONTINGENT
CONSIDERATION

 

 

(3,510

)

 

 

12,971

 

 

 

(3,531

)

 

 

24,035

 

DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION

 

 

12,280

 

 

 

9,878

 

 

 

24,424

 

 

 

21,674

 

LOSS FROM OPERATIONS

 

 

(5,745

)

 

 

(6,095

)

 

 

(13,381

)

 

 

(15,454

)

OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other income (expense)

 

 

343

 

 

 

(511

)

 

 

2,804

 

 

 

(1,393

)

Interest expense—net

 

 

(1,518

)

 

 

(6,798

)

 

 

(2,610

)

 

 

(9,486

)

Total other (expense) income—net

 

 

(1,175

)

 

 

(7,309

)

 

 

194

 

 

 

(10,879

)

LOSS BEFORE (EXPENSE) INCOME
FROM INCOME TAXES

 

 

(6,920

)

 

 

(13,404

)

 

 

(13,187

)

 

 

(26,333

)

INCOME TAX EXPENSE (BENEFIT)

 

 

831

 

 

 

(256

)

 

 

2,100

 

 

 

(254

)

NET LOSS

 

$

(7,751

)

 

$

(13,148

)

 

$

(15,287

)

 

$

(26,079

)

EQUITY ADJUSTMENT FROM FOREIGN
CURRENCY TRANSLATION

 

 

(84

)

 

 

28

 

 

 

(3

)

 

 

57

 

COMPREHENSIVE LOSS

 

 

(7,835

)

 

 

(13,120

)

 

 

(15,290

)

 

 

(26,022

)

CONVERTIBLE AND REDEEMABLE
SERIES A-2 PREFERRED
STOCK DIVIDEND

 

 

(4,100

)

 

 

(4,100

)

 

 

(8,200

)

 

 

(8,200

)

NET LOSS ATTRIBUTABLE TO
COMMON STOCKHOLDERS

 

 

(11,851

)

 

 

(17,248

)

 

 

(23,487

)

 

 

(34,279

)

WEIGHTED AVERAGE COMMON SHARES
OUTSTANDING— BASIC AND DILUTED

 

 

29,678

 

 

 

26,056

 

 

 

29,670

 

 

 

25,586

 

NET LOSS PER SHARE ATTRIBUTABLE
TO COMMON STOCKHOLDERS—
BASIC AND DILUTED

 

$

(0.40

)

 

$

(0.66

)

 

$

(0.79

)

 

$

(1.34

)

 

MONTROSE ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP, INC.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION

(In thousands, except share data)

 

 

 

June 30, 2022

 

 

December 31, 2021

 

ASSETS

 

 

 

 

 

 

CURRENT ASSETS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and restricted cash

 

$

98,414

 

 

$

146,741

 

Accounts receivable—net

 

 

87,676

 

 

 

98,513

 

Contract assets

 

 

47,740

 

 

 

40,139

 

Prepaid and other current assets

 

 

10,406

 

 

 

8,465

 

Total current assets

 

 

244,236

 

 

 

293,858

 

NON-CURRENT ASSETS:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property and equipment—net

 

 

34,396

 

 

 

31,521

 

Operating lease right-of-use asset—net

 

 

29,466

 

 

 

23,532

 

Finance lease right-of-use asset—net

 

 

8,278

 

 

 

8,944

 

Goodwill

 

 

315,626

 

 

 

311,944

 

Other intangible assets—net

 

 

150,684

 

 

 

160,997

 

Other assets

 

 

5,057

 

 

 

2,298

 

TOTAL ASSETS

 

$

787,743

 

 

$

833,094

 

LIABILITIES, CONVERTIBLE AND REDEEMABLE SERIES A-2
PREFERRED STOCK AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

CURRENT LIABILITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities

 

 

59,285

 

 

 

68,936

 

Accrued payroll and benefits

 

 

18,756

 

 

 

25,971

 

Business acquisitions contingent consideration, current

 

 

2,814

 

 

 

31,450

 

Current portion of operating lease liabilities

 

 

8,226

 

 

 

6,888

 

Current portion of finance lease liabilities

 

 

3,462

 

 

 

3,512

 

Current portion of long-term debt

 

 

8,750

 

 

 

10,938

 

Total current liabilities

 

 

101,293

 

 

 

147,695

 

NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Business acquisitions contingent consideration, long-term

 

 

3,560

 

 

 

4,350

 

Other non-current liabilities

 

 

81

 

 

 

100

 

Deferred tax liabilities—net

 

 

6,207

 

 

 

4,006

 

Conversion option

 

 

24,207

 

 

 

23,081

 

Operating lease liability—net of current portion

 

 

21,714

 

 

 

16,859

 

Finance lease liability—net of current portion

 

 

5,199

 

 

 

5,756

 

Long-term debt—net of deferred financing fees

 

 

157,703

 

 

 

161,818

 

Total liabilities

 

 

319,964

 

 

 

363,665

 

COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

 

 

 

 

 

CONVERTIBLE AND REDEEMABLE SERIES A-2 PREFERRED STOCK $0.0001 PAR VALUE—

 

 

 

 

 

 

Authorized, issued and outstanding shares: 17,500 at June 30, 2022 and
December 31, 2021; aggregate liquidation preference of $182.2 million at
June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021

 

 

152,928

 

 

 

152,928

 

STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock, $0.000004 par value; authorized shares: 190,000,000 at
June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021; issued and outstanding shares: 29,679,392
and 29,619,921 at June 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additional paid-in capital

 

 

477,783

 

 

 

464,143

 

Accumulated deficit

 

 

(162,965

)

 

 

(147,678

)

Accumulated other comprehensive income

 

 

33

 

 

 

36

 

Total stockholders’ equity

 

 

314,851

 

 

 

316,501

 

TOTAL LIABILITIES, CONVERTIBLE AND REDEEMABLE SERIES A-2
PREFERRED STOCK AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

 

$

787,743

 

 

$

833,094

 

 

MONTROSE ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP, INC.

UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(In thousands)

 

 

 

Six Months Ended June 30,

 

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

OPERATING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net loss

 

$

(15,287

)

 

$

(26,079

)

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Provision for bad debt

 

 

(171

)

 

 

590

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

24,424

 

 

 

21,674

 

Amortization of right-of-use asset

 

 

4,582

 

 

 

4,025

 

Stock-based compensation expense

 

 

21,357

 

 

 

4,222

 

Fair value changes in financial instruments

 

 

(2,856

)

 

 

1,120

 

Fair value changes in business acquisition contingencies

 

 

(3,531

)

 

 

24,035

 

Deferred income taxes

 

 

2,100

 

 

 

(254

)

Debt extinguishment costs

 

 

 

 

 

4,052

 

Other

 

 

370

 

 

 

(87

)

Changes in operating assets and liabilities—net of acquisitions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accounts receivable and contract assets

 

 

8,248

 

 

 

(31,009

)

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

 

 

(433

)

 

 

1,316

 

Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities

 

 

(10,171

)

 

 

1,788

 

Accrued payroll and benefits

 

 

(7,794

)

 

 

(2,846

)

Payment of contingent consideration

 

 

(19,457

)

 

 

(15,549

)

Other assets

 

 

 

 

 

(107

)

Change in operating leases

 

 

(4,323

)

 

 

(3,937

)

Net cash used in operating activities

 

 

(2,942

)

 

 

(17,046

)

INVESTING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Purchases of property and equipment

 

 

(3,501

)

 

 

(2,354

)

Proceeds received from corporate owned insurance

 

 

277

 

 

 

 

Proprietary software development and other software costs

 

 

(147

)

 

 

(208

)

Purchase price true ups

 

 

(631

)

 

 

(8,377

)

Cash paid for acquisitions—net of cash acquired

 

 

(14,328

)

 

 

(14,876

)

Net cash used in investing activities

 

 

(18,330

)

 

 

(25,815

)

FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from line of credit

 

 

 

 

 

105,000

 

Payments on line of credit

 

 

 

 

 

(40,000

)

Proceeds from term loans

 

 

 

 

 

175,000

 

Repayment of term loan

 

 

(6,563

)

 

 

(173,905

)

Payment of contingent consideration

 

 

(10,722

)

 

 

(9,605

)

Repayment of finance leases

 

 

(1,911

)

 

 

(1,143

)

Debt issuance costs

 

 

 

 

 

(2,590

)

Proceeds from issuance of common stock for exercised stock options

 

 

483

 

 

 

3,086

 

Dividend payment to the Series A-2 shareholders

 

 

(8,200

)

 

 

(8,200

)

Payments of deferred offering costs

 

 

(183

)

 

 

 

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

 

 

(27,096

)

 

 

47,643

 

CHANGE IN CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH

 

 

(48,368

)

 

 

4,782

 

Foreign exchange impact on cash balance

 

 

41

 

 

 

526

 

CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning of year

 

 

146,741

 

 

 

34,881

 

End of period

 

$

98,414

 

 

$

40,189

 

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOWS INFORMATION:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash paid for interest

 

$

3,196

 

 

$

3,397

 

Cash paid for income tax

 

$

699

 

 

$

305

 

SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF NON-CASH INVESTING AND FINANCING ACTIVITIES:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accrued purchases of property and equipment

 

$

1,408

 

 

$

907

 

Property and equipment purchased under finance leases

 

$

1,273

 

 

$

1,766

 

Common stock issued to acquire new businesses

 

$

 

 

$

2,746

 

Acquisitions unpaid contingent consideration

 

$

6,374

 

 

$

31,152

 

Acquisitions contingent consideration paid in shares

 

$

 

 

$

25,000

 

 

Non-GAAP Financial Information

In addition to our results under GAAP, in this release we also present certain other supplemental financial measures of financial performance that are not required by, or presented in accordance with, GAAP, including, Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income (Loss) and Adjusted Net Income (Loss) per Share. We calculate Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA as net income (loss) before interest expense, income tax expense (benefit) and depreciation and amortization, adjusted for the impact of certain other items, including stock-based compensation expense and acquisition-related costs, as set forth in greater detail in the table below. We calculate Adjusted Net Income (Loss) as net income (loss) before amortization of intangible assets, stock-based compensation expense, fair value changes to financial instruments and contingent earnouts, and other gain or losses, as set forth in greater detail in the table below. Adjusted Net Income (Loss) per Share represents Adjusted Net Income (Loss) attributable to stockholders divided by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the applicable period.

Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA is one of the primary metrics used by management to evaluate our financial performance and compare it to that of our peers, evaluate the effectiveness of our business strategies, make budgeting and capital allocation decisions and in connection with our executive incentive compensation. Adjusted Net Income (Loss) and Adjusted Net Income (Loss) per Share are useful metrics to evaluate ongoing business performance after interest and tax. These measures are also frequently used by analysts, investors and other interested parties to evaluate companies in our industry. Further, we believe they are helpful in highlighting trends in our operating results because they allow for more consistent comparisons of financial performance between periods by excluding gains and losses that are non-operational in nature or outside the control of management, and, in the case of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA, by excluding items that may differ significantly depending on long-term strategic decisions regarding capital structure, the tax jurisdictions in which we operate and capital investments.

These non-GAAP measures do, however, have certain limitations and should not be considered as an alternative to net income (loss), earnings (loss) per share or any other performance measure derived in accordance with GAAP. Our presentation of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income (Loss) and Adjusted Net Income (Loss) per Share should not be construed as an inference that our future results will be unaffected by unusual or non-recurring items for which we may make adjustments. In addition, Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income (Loss) and Adjusted Net Income (Loss) per Share may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies in our industry or across different industries, and other companies may not present these or similar measures. Management compensates for these limitations by using these measures as supplemental financial metrics and in conjunction with our results prepared in accordance with GAAP. We encourage investors and others to review our financial information in its entirety, not to rely on any single measure and to view Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Net Income (Loss) and Adjusted Net Income (Loss) per Share in conjunction with the related GAAP measures.

Additionally, we have provided estimates regarding Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA for 2022. These projections account for estimates of revenue, operating margins and corporate and other costs. However, we cannot reconcile our projection of Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA to net income (loss), the most directly comparable GAAP measure, without unreasonable efforts because of the unpredictable or unknown nature of certain significant items excluded from Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA and the resulting difficulty in quantifying the amounts thereof that are necessary to estimate net income (loss) . Specifically, we are unable to estimate for the future impact of certain items, including income tax (expense) benefit, stock-based compensation expense, fair value changes and the accounting for the issuance of the Series A-2 preferred stock. We expect the variability of these items could have a significant impact on our reported GAAP financial results.

In this release we also reference our organic growth. We define organic growth as the change in revenues excluding revenues from acquisitions for the first twelve months following the date of acquisition and excluding revenues from businesses disposed of or discontinued. As a result of the significance of CTEH to Montrose, and the potential annual volatility in CTEH’s revenues due to the emergency response aspect of their business, we also disclose organic growth without the annual organic revenue growth of CTEH. We expect to continue to disclose organic revenue growth with and without CTEH. Management uses organic growth as one of the means by which it assesses our results of operations. Organic growth is not, however, a measure of revenue growth calculated in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, or GAAP, and should be considered in conjunction with revenue growth calculated in accordance with GAAP. We have grown organically and expect to continue to do so.

 

Montrose Environmental Group, Inc.

Reconciliation of Net Loss to Adjusted Net Income

(in thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

For the Three Months
Ended June 30,

 

 

For the Six Months
Ended June 30,

 

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

 

2022

 

 

2021

 

Net loss

 

$

(7,751

)

 

$

(13,148

)

 

$

(15,287

)

 

$

(26,079

)

Amortization of intangible assets(1)

 

 

9,492

 

 

 

8,407

 

 

 

18,911

 

 

 

17,002

 

Stock-based compensation (2)

 

 

10,932

 

 

 

2,417

 

 

 

21,357

 

 

 

4,222

 

Acquisition costs (3)

 

 

519

 

 

 

506

 

 

 

986

 

 

 

743

 

Fair value changes in financial instruments (4)

 

 

(407

)

 

 

518

 

 

 

(2,856

)

 

 

1,120

 

Expenses related to financing transactions (5)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7

 

 

 

50

 

Fair value changes in business acquisition contingencies (6)

 

 

(3,510

)

 

 

12,971

 

 

 

(3,531

)

 

 

24,035

 

Other losses and expenses (7)

 

 

1,216

 

 

 

157

 

 

 

1,483

 

 

 

675

 

Tax effect of adjustments (8)

 

 

(5,108

)

 

 

(6,993

)

 

 

(10,180

)

 

 

(13,397

)

Adjusted Net Income

 

$

5,383

 

 

$

4,835

 

 

$

10,890

 

 

$

8,371

 

Preferred Dividend Series A-2

 

 

(4,100

)

 

 

(4,100

)

 

 

(8,200

)

 

 

(8,200

)

Adjusted Net Income attributable to
stockholders

 

$

1,283

 

 

$

735

 

 

$

2,690

 

 

$

171

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net Loss per share attributable to
stockholders

 

$

(0.40

)

 

$

(0.66

)

 

$

(0.79

)

 

$

(1.34

)

Adjusted Net Income per share(9)

 

$

0.04

 

 

$

0.03

 

 

$

0.09

 

 

$

0.01

 

Diluted Adjusted Net Income per share(10)

 

$

0.03

 

 

$

0.02

 

 

$

0.07

 

 

$

0.01

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average common shares outstanding

 

 

29,678

 

 

 

26,056

 

 

 

29,670

 

 

 

25,586

 

Fully diluted shares

 

 

37,822

 

 

 

32,462

 

 

 

37,508

 

 

 

32,398

 

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(1) Represents amortization of intangible assets.

(2) Represents non-cash stock-based compensation expenses related to (i) option awards issued to employees, (ii) restricted stock grants issued to directors and selected employees, (iii) and stock appreciation rights grants issued to selected employees.

(3) Includes financial and tax diligence, consulting, legal, valuation, accounting and travel costs and acquisition-related incentives related to our acquisition activity.

(4) Amounts relate to the change in fair value of the interest rate swap instrument and the embedded derivative attached to the Series A-2 preferred stock.

(5) Amounts represent non-capitalizable expenses associated with refinancing and amending our debt facilities.

(6) Amounts also reflect the difference between the expected settlement value of acquisition related earn-out payments at the time of the closing of acquisitions and the expected (or actual) value of earn-outs at the end of the relevant period.

(7) In 2022, amounts include costs associated with the closing of a lab. In 2021, amounts include non-operational charges incurred due to the remeasurement of finance leases as a result of the adoption of ASC 842 and costs related to the implementation of a new ERP.

(8) Applies Montrose's marginal tax rate of 28.0% to non-GAAP adjustments above, which are each pre-tax.

(9) Represents Adjusted Net Income attributable to stockholders divided by the weighted average common shares outstanding.

(10) Represents Adjusted Net Income attributable to stockholders divided by fully diluted shares.

 

Montrose Environmental Group, Inc.

Reconciliation of Net Loss to Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA

(in thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

 

 

For the Three Months Ended June 30,

 

 

For the Six Months
Ended June 30,

 

 

 

2022

 

 

2021(a)

 

 

2022

 

 

2021(a)

 

Net loss

 

$

(7,751

)

 

$

(13,148

)

 

$

(15,287

)

 

$

(26,079

)

Interest expense

 

 

1,518

 

 

 

6,798

 

 

 

2,610

 

 

 

9,486

 

Income tax expense (benefit)

 

 

831

 

 

 

(256

)

 

 

2,100

 

 

 

(254

)

Depreciation and amortization

 

 

12,280

 

 

 

9,878

 

 

 

24,424

 

 

 

21,674

 

EBITDA

 

$

6,878

 

 

$

3,272

 

 

$

13,847

 

 

$

4,827

 

Stock-based compensation (1)

 

 

10,932

 

 

 

2,417

 

 

 

21,357

 

 

 

4,222

 

Acquisition costs (2)

 

 

519

 

 

 

506

 

 

 

986

 

 

 

743

 

Fair value changes in financial instruments (3)

 

 

(407

)

 

 

518

 

 

 

(2,856

)

 

 

1,120

 

Expenses related to financing transactions (4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7

 

 

 

50

 

Fair value changes in business
acquisition contingencies (5)

 

 

(3,510

)

 

 

12,971

 

 

 

(3,531

)

 

 

24,035

 

Other losses and expenses(6)

 

 

1,216

 

 

 

157

 

 

 

1,483

 

 

 

675

 

Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA

 

$

15,628

 

 

$

19,841

 

 

$

31,293

 

 

$

35,672

 

___________________________________

(a) Prior period amounts have been recalculated from amounts originally disclosed using the current methodology.

(1) Represents non-cash stock-based compensation expenses related to (i) option awards issued to employees, (ii) restricted stock grants issued to directors and selected employees, (iii) and stock appreciation rights grants issued to selected employees.

(2) Includes financial and tax diligence, consulting, legal, valuation, accounting and travel costs and acquisition-related incentives related to our acquisition activity.

(3) Amounts relate to the change in fair value of the interest rate swap instrument and the embedded derivative attached to the Series A-2 preferred stock.

(4) Amounts represent non-capitalizable expenses associated with refinancing and amending our debt facilities.

(5) Reflects the difference between the expected settlement value of acquisition related earn-out payments at the time of the closing of acquisitions and the expected (or actual) value of earn-outs at the end of the relevant period.

(6) In 2022, amounts include costs associated with the closing of a lab. In 2021, amounts include non-operational charges incurred due to the remeasurement of finance leases as a result of the adoption of ASC 842 and costs related to the implementation of a new ERP.

 

Investor Relations:

Rodny Nacier

(949) 988-3383

ir@montrose-env.com

Media Relations:

Doug Donsky

(646) 361-1427

Montrose@icrinc.com

Source: Montrose Environmental Group, Inc.

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montrose environmental group, inc. is a national, high-growth environmental company offering air quality, environmental laboratory, and regulatory compliance services to a diverse range of clients in industry and government. montrose operates under a variety of different brands across the country. each brand is well-established and represents a long tradition of delivering high-quality environmental services to our clients. headquartered in orange county, california, montrose environmental group, inc. has 42+ offices and 750+ employees nationwide.