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 29, 2019March 28, 2020
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 000-11917
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THE DAVEY TREE EXPERT COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Ohio34-0176110
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)(I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
1500 North Mantua Street
P.O. Box 5193
Kent, Ohio 44240
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
(330) 673-9511
1500 North Mantua Street
P.O. Box 5193
Kent, OH44240
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
(330) 673-9511
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
     
Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered
N/A N/A N/A
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.  Yesx  No ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted 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 such files).  Yesx   No ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company.  See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and "emerging growth company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
¨Large Accelerated Filer
 
xAccelerated Filer
 
¨Emerging Growth Company
¨Non-Accelerated Filer
 
¨Smaller Reporting Company
  
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act  ¨Act.  
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).  Yes ¨ No x
There were 22,801,68922,817,499 Common Shares, $1.00 par value, outstanding as of August 2, 2019.May 1, 2020. 
     





The Davey Tree Expert Company
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q
June 29, 2019March 28, 2020
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  Page
Part I.Financial Information
   
Item 1.Financial Statements (Unaudited) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
   
  
   
   
   
"We," "us" "our," "Davey" and "Davey Tree," unless the context otherwise requires, means The Davey Tree Expert Company and its subsidiaries.
"We,” “us,” “our,” “Davey” and “Davey Tree,” unless the context otherwise requires, means The Davey Tree Expert Company and its subsidiaries.
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THE DAVEY TREE EXPERT COMPANY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share data dollar amounts)
June 29,
2019
 December 31,
2018
March 28,
2020
 December 31,
2019
Assets      
Current assets:      
Cash$16,057
 $22,661
$66,829
 $11,000
Accounts receivable, net212,421
 195,906
247,667
 231,311
Operating supplies13,332
 14,415
12,493
 12,127
Other current assets11,526
 22,086
19,523
 26,987
Total current assets253,336
 255,068
346,512
 281,425
Property and equipment662,217
 639,396
Less accumulated depreciation454,811
 437,111
Total property and equipment, net207,406
 202,285
Property and equipment, net202,982
 199,850
Right-of-use assets - operating leases39,534
 
49,787
 40,033
Other assets20,016
 21,769
20,994
 22,335
Intangible assets and goodwill, net49,857
 47,501
Intangible assets, net11,095
 10,934
Goodwill43,780
 42,285
Total assets$570,149
 $526,623
$675,150
 $596,862
Liabilities and shareholders' equity 
  
 
  
Current liabilities: 
  
 
  
Accounts payable$34,735
 $43,958
$46,052
 $41,191
Accrued expenses47,317
 44,061
38,231
 52,431
Current portion of long-term debt and finance lease liabilities11,119
 23,859
22,107
 24,650
Other current liabilities42,187
 27,434
54,295
 47,400
Total current liabilities135,358
 139,312
160,685
 165,672
Long-term debt166,374
 155,563
220,084
 143,354
Lease liabilities - finance leases1,985
 2,862
1,104
 1,795
Lease liabilities - operating leases25,825
 
32,712
 25,200
Self-insurance reserve58,246
 56,351
66,530
 62,113
Other noncurrent liabilities10,378
 10,125
12,395
 12,268
Total liabilities398,166
 364,213
493,510
 410,402
Commitments and contingencies (Note P)      
Redeemable common shares related to 401KSOP and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); 5,297 and 5,642 shares at redemption value as of June 29, 2019 and December 31, 2018119,702
 119,049
Redeemable common shares related to 401KSOP and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); 5,236 and 5,147 shares at redemption value as of March 28, 2020 and December 31, 2019126,715
 124,555
Common shareholders' equity: 
  
 
  
Common shares, $1.00 par value, per share; 48,000 shares authorized; 37,617 and 37,272 shares issued and outstanding before deducting treasury shares and which excludes 5,297 and 5,642 shares subject to redemption as of June 29, 2019 and December 31, 201837,617
 37,272
Common shares, $1.00 par value, per share; 48,000 shares authorized; 37,678 and 37,767 shares issued and outstanding before deducting treasury shares and which excludes 5,236 and 5,147 shares subject to redemption as of March 28, 2020 and December 31, 201937,678
 37,767
Additional paid-in capital91,921
 82,623
97,247
 96,366
Common shares subscribed, unissued5,948
 6,799
Retained earnings167,611
 157,472
179,368
 179,770
Accumulated other comprehensive loss(5,269) (5,034)(7,346) (5,403)
297,828
 279,132
306,947
 308,500
Less: Cost of common shares held in treasury; 20,114 shares at June 29, 2019 and 20,033 shares at December 31, 2018245,116
 235,042
Common shares subscription receivable431
 729
Less: Cost of common shares held in treasury; 19,848 shares at March 28, 2020 and 19,737 shares at December 31, 2019252,022
 246,595
Total common shareholders' equity52,281
 43,361
54,925
 61,905
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity$570,149
 $526,623
$675,150
 $596,862
      
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements. 
  
 
  
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THE DAVEY TREE EXPERT COMPANY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (Unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share dollar amounts)
Three Months Ended Six Months EndedThree Months Ended
June 29,
2019
 June 30,
2018
 June 29,
2019
 June 30,
2018
March 28,
2020
 March 30,
2019
Revenues$301,434
 $270,649
 $549,323
 $479,300
$288,280
 $247,889
          
Costs and expenses:          
Operating187,778
 167,682
 353,794
 312,305
198,393
 166,016
Selling50,629
 44,317
 96,933
 83,974
50,112
 46,304
General and administrative18,671
 17,358
 37,715
 35,076
21,542
 19,044
Depreciation and amortization14,590
 13,938
 28,802
 27,059
14,604
 14,212
Gain on sale of assets, net(516) (2,446) (1,169) (3,248)(305) (653)
Total costs and expenses271,152
 240,849
 516,075
 455,166
284,346
 244,923
          
Income from operations30,282
 29,800
 33,248
 24,134
3,934
 2,966
          
Other income (expense):          
Interest expense(2,428) (1,754) (4,579) (3,155)(1,946) (2,151)
Interest income93
 101
 176
 179
101
 83
Other, net(3,153) (1,052) (4,808) (2,714)(1,899) (1,655)
          
Income before income taxes24,794
 27,095
 24,037
 18,444
Income (loss) before income taxes190
 (757)
          
Income taxes5,047
 5,381
 4,783
 3,357
Income taxes (benefit)17
 (264)
          
Net income$19,747
 $21,714
 $19,254
 $15,087
Net income (loss)$173
 $(493)
          
Net income per share:       
Net income (loss) per share:   
Basic$.86
 $.94
 $.83
 $.62
$.01
 $(.02)
Diluted$.82
 $.89
 $.80
 $.59
$.01
 $(.02)
          
Weighted-average shares outstanding:          
Basic22,915
 23,121
 23,139
 24,439
23,187
 23,072
Diluted24,051
 24,307
 24,180
 25,561
24,171
 23,072
          
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.         


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THE DAVEY TREE EXPERT COMPANY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
(Unaudited)
(In thousands)


Three Months Ended Six Months Ended Three Months Ended
June 29,
2019
 June 30,
2018
 June 29,
2019
 June 30,
2018
 March 28,
2020
 March 30,
2019
Net income$19,747
 $21,714
 $19,254
 $15,087
Components of other comprehensive income/(loss), net of tax:       
Net income (loss) $173
 $(493)
Components of other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:    
Foreign currency translation adjustments698
 (747) 1,207
 (1,579) (1,971) 509
Amortization of defined benefit pension items:           
Net actuarial (gain) loss(1,498) 135
 (1,466) 269
Net actuarial loss 16
 32
Prior service cost12
 12
 24
 24
 12
 12
Defined benefit pension plan adjustments(1,486) 147
 (1,442) 293
 28
 44
           
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax(788) (600) (235) (1,286)
Other comprehensive (loss) income, net of tax (1,943) 553
           
Comprehensive income$18,959
 $21,114
 $19,019
 $13,801
Comprehensive (loss) income $(1,770) $60
           
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.          








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THE DAVEY TREE EXPERT COMPANY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (Unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share data)
Common SharesAdditional Paid-in CapitalCommon Shares Subscribed, UnissuedRetained EarningsAccumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of TaxCommon Shares Held in TreasuryCommon Shares Subscription ReceivableTotal Common Shareholders' Equity
Common
Shares
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
Common
Shares
Subscribed,
Unissued
Retained
Earnings
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss),
Net of Tax
Common
Shares
Held in
Treasury
Common
Shares
Subscription
Receivable
Total Common
Shareholders'
Equity
Balances at March 30, 2019$37,077
$81,201
$6,408
$156,389
$(4,481)$(236,470)$(571)$39,553
Balances at January 1, 2020$37,767
$96,366
$
$179,770
$(5,403)$(246,595)$
$61,905
Net income


19,747



19,747



173



173
Change in 401KSOP and ESOP related shares540
10,854

(7,945)


3,449
(89)(2,071)




(2,160)
Shares sold to employees
1,608



3,088

4,696

2,566



2,438

5,004
Options exercised
(995)


2,208

1,213

15



196

211
Subscription shares
(493)(460)

2,757
140
1,944
Stock-based compensation
(254)




(254)
371





371
Dividends, $.025 per shares


(580)


(580)
Dividends, $.025 per share


(575)


(575)
Currency translation adjustments



698


698




(1,971)

(1,971)
Defined benefit pension plans



(1,486)

(1,486)



28


28
Shares purchased




(16,699)
(16,699)




(8,061)
(8,061)
Balances at June 29, 2019$37,617
$91,921
$5,948
$167,611
$(5,269)$(245,116)$(431)$52,281
Balances at March 28, 2020$37,678
$97,247
$
$179,368
$(7,346)$(252,022)$
$54,925
 















Balances at January 1, 2019$37,272
$82,623
$6,799
$157,472
$(5,034)$(235,042)$(729)$43,361
Net income


19,254



19,254
Change in 401KSOP and ESOP related shares345
6,947

(7,945)


(653)
Shares sold to employees
3,561



5,544

9,105
Options exercised
(1,009)


2,289

1,280
Subscription shares
(568)(851)

3,222
298
2,101
Stock-based compensation
367





367
Dividends, $.05 per shares


(1,170)


(1,170)
Currency translation adjustments



1,207


1,207
Defined benefit pension plans



(1,442)

(1,442)
Shares purchased




(21,129)
(21,129)
Balances at June 29, 2019$37,617
$91,921
$5,948
$167,611
$(5,269)$(245,116)$(431)$52,281
 
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements. 
 
  

 
Common
Shares
Additional
Paid-in
Capital
Common
Shares
Subscribed,
Unissued
Retained
Earnings
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss),
Net of Tax
Common
Shares
Held in
Treasury
Common
Shares
Subscription
Receivable
Total Common
Shareholders'
Equity
Balances at January 1, 2019$37,272
$82,623
$6,799
$157,472
$(5,034)$(235,042)$(729)$43,361
Net loss


(493)


(493)
Change in 401KSOP and ESOP related shares(195)(3,907)




(4,102)
Shares sold to employees
1,953



2,456

4,409
Options exercised
(14)


81

67
Subscription shares
(75)(391)

465
158
157
Stock-based compensation
621





621
Dividends, $.025 per share


(590)


(590)
Currency translation adjustments



509


509
Defined benefit pension plans



44


44
Shares purchased




(4,430)
(4,430)
Balances at March 30, 2019$37,077
$81,201
$6,408
$156,389
$(4,481)$(236,470)$(571)$39,553
         
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements. 
 
   
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THE DAVEY TREE EXPERT COMPANY
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (Unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share data)

 Common SharesAdditional Paid-in CapitalCommon Shares Subscribed, UnissuedRetained EarningsAccumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of TaxCommon Shares Held in TreasuryCommon Shares Subscription ReceivableTotal Common Shareholders' Equity
Balances at March 31, 2018$36,269
$58,132
$7,457
$136,229
$(9,079)$(201,489)$(1,629)$25,890
Net income


21,714



21,714
Change in 401KSOP and ESOP related shares476
8,624

(3,701)


5,399
Shares sold to employees
2,684



4,216

6,900
Options exercised
244



1,093

1,337
Subscription shares
(40)(326)

404
182
220
Stock-based compensation
166





166
Dividends, $.025 per shares


(595)


(595)
Currency translation adjustments



(747)

(747)
Defined benefit pension plans



147


147
Shares purchased




(20,289)
(20,289)
Balances at June 30, 2018$36,745
$69,810
$7,131
$153,647
$(9,679)$(216,065)$(1,447)$40,142
         
Balances at January 1, 2018$36,447
$58,554
$7,529
$143,835
$(8,393)$(198,327)$(1,775)$37,870
Net income


15,087



15,087
Change in 401KSOP and ESOP related shares298
5,398

(3,701)


1,995
Shares sold to employees
4,444



6,522

10,966
Options exercised
264



1,202

1,466
Subscription shares
20
(398)

538
328
488
Stock-based compensation
1,130





1,130
Dividends, $.05 per shares


(1,219)


(1,219)
Adoption of ASU 2014-09


(355)


(355)
Currency translation adjustments



(1,579)

(1,579)
Defined benefit pension plans



293


293
Shares purchased




(26,000)
(26,000)
Balances at June 30, 2018$36,745
$69,810
$7,131
$153,647
$(9,679)$(216,065)$(1,447)$40,142
         
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements. 
 
   
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THE DAVEY TREE EXPERT COMPANY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited)
(In thousands)
 Six Months Ended Three Months Ended
 June 29,
2019
 June 30,
2018
 March 28,
2020
 March 30,
2019
Operating activities        
Net income $19,254
 $15,087
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:    
Net income (loss) $173
 $(493)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:    
Depreciation and amortization 28,802
 27,059
 14,604
 14,212
Other 270
 (129) 810
 152
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of assets acquired:        
Accounts receivable (15,960) (9,598) (17,161) 1,934
Accounts payable and accrued expenses (609) (10,321) (7,532) (12,777)
Self-insurance reserve 1,690
 1,414
 4,408
 (1,265)
Prepaid expenses 9,178
 3,955
 8,176
 3,815
Other, net 1,661
 (4,805) (710) 5,850
 25,032
 7,575
 2,595
 11,921
Net cash provided by operating activities 44,286
 22,662
 2,768
 11,428
Investing activities  
  
  
  
Capital expenditures:  
  
  
  
Equipment (37,192) (40,228) (18,960) (22,660)
Land and building (229) (238)
Land and buildings (747) (150)
Purchases of businesses, net of cash acquired (3,030) (2,544) (1,826) (2,916)
Proceeds from sales of fixed assets 1,634
 4,396
 521
 749
Net cash used in investing activities (38,817) (38,614) (21,012) (24,977)
Financing activities  
  
  
  
Revolving credit facility borrowings 264,500
 244,000
 244,500
 174,000
Revolving credit facility payments (278,500) (205,000) (163,500) (178,000)
Purchase of common shares for treasury (21,129) (26,356) (8,061) (4,430)
Sale of common shares from treasury 12,486
 12,920
 5,216
 4,633
Dividends paid (1,170) (1,218) (575) (590)
Proceeds from notes payable 51,073
 12,888
 27,166
 33,152
Payments of notes payable (38,587) (21,343) (29,866) (10,482)
Payments of finance leases (860) (577) (707) (719)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities (12,187) 15,314
Net cash provided by financing activities 74,173
 17,564
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash 114
 
 (100) (12)
Decrease in cash (6,604) (638)
Increase in cash 55,829
 4,003
Cash, beginning of period 22,661
 13,121
 11,000
 22,661
Cash, end of period $16,057
 $12,483
 $66,829
 $26,664
Supplemental cash flow information follows:  
  
  
  
Interest paid $4,523
 $3,118
 $2,707
 $2,938
Income taxes paid 827
 5,126
 1,910
 137
        
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.  
  
  
  
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The Davey Tree Expert Company
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
June 29, 2019March 28, 2020
(Amounts in thousands, except share data)




A.Basis of Financial Statement Preparation
The condensed consolidated financial statements present the financial position, results of operations and cash flows of The Davey Tree Expert Company and its subsidiaries. When we refer to “we,” “us,” “our,” “Davey,” or “Davey Tree”, we mean The Davey Tree Expert Company and its subsidiaries, unless otherwise expressly stated or the context indicates otherwise.
We have prepared the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”), as codified in the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”), and with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for interim financial information. The condensed consolidated financial statements include all adjustments which, in the opinion of management, are necessary for a fair presentation of the results for the interim periods presented. All such adjustments are of a normal, recurring nature. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.
Certain information and disclosures required by U.S. GAAP for complete financial statements have been omitted in accordance with the rules and regulations of the SEC. We suggest that these condensed consolidated financial statements be read in conjunction with the financial statements included in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20182019 (the “2018“2019 Annual Report”).
Use of Estimates in Financial Statement Preparation--The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP requires the use of estimates and assumptions that affect reported amounts. Our condensed consolidated financial statements include amounts that are based on management’s best estimates and judgments. Estimates are used for, but not limited to, accounts receivable valuation, depreciable lives of fixed assets, self-insurance reserves, income taxes and revenue recognition. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
While the recent outbreak of the coronavirus ("COVID-19") did not have a material adverse effect on our reported results for our fiscal first quarter, the overall extent and duration of COVID-19 on businesses and economic activity generally remains unclear. The extent to which our operations may be impacted by COVID-19 will depend largely on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be accurately predicted, including new information which may emerge concerning the severity of the outbreak and actions by government authorities to contain the pandemic or treat its impact, among other things.
The Company’s fiscal quarters each contain thirteen operating weeks, with the exception of the fourth quarter of a 53-week fiscal year, which contains fourteen operating weeks. The Company’s fiscal quarter that ended June 29,March 28, 2020 is referred to as the first quarter of 2020, and the fiscal quarter ended March 30, 2019 is referred to as the secondfirst quarter of 2019, and the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2018 is referred to as the second quarter of 2018.2019.
Recent Accounting Guidance
Accounting Standards Adopted in 20192020
Accounting Standards Update 2016-02, Leases2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 842)326)--In FebruaryJune 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") 2016-02, “LeasesASU 2016-13, "Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 842)326)."ASU 2016-02, along2016-13 replaces the incurred loss impairment methodology in current GAAP for most financial instruments, including trade receivables, with several subsequent updates, requires lessees to recognize assets and liabilities created by leases on their balance sheet along with additional disclosure information. The Company adoptedan impairment model, known as the standard on January 1, 2019 using the Comparative Under ASC 840 approach, which permitted the Company to not recast historical periods for the adoption, and utilized practical expedients as available. The adoption of the new standard resulted in the recording, as of January 1, 2019, of operating right-of-use assets and lease liabilities of $37,429. The adoption of the new standard did not impact our consolidated results of operations and had no impact on our cash flows.
Accounting Standards Update 2018-02, Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income (Topic 220)--In February 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-02, "Income Statement - Reporting Comprehensive Income (Topic 220)." ASU 2018-02 provides an option to reclassify the stranded tax effects within accumulated other comprehensive income to retained earnings as a result of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. The Company adopted ASU 2018-02 effective January 1, 2019 and did not elect to reclassify the income tax effects of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act from accumulated other comprehensive income to retained earnings.current expected credit loss model that is
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The Davey Tree Expert Company
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
June 29, 2019March 28, 2020
(Amounts in thousands, except share data)


A.Basis of Financial Statement Preparation (continued)
SEC Release No. 33-10532, Disclosure Update and Simplification--In August 2018, the SECbased on expected losses rather than incurred losses. The Company adopted the final rule under SEC Release No. 33-10532, Disclosure Updatenew standard effective January 1, 2020, and Simplification, amending certain disclosure requirements that were redundant, duplicative, overlapping, outdated or superseded. In addition, the amendments expanded the disclosure requirementsit did not have a material effect on the analysisCompany's results of shareholders' equityoperations.
Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted
Accounting Standards Update 2019-12, Income Taxes (Topic 740)– Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes--In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU No. 2019-12, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes (ASU 2019-12), which simplifies the accounting for income taxes by removing certain exceptions to the general principles in ASC 740 and also clarifies and amends existing guidance to improve consistent application. ASU 2019-12 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2020, including applicable interim financial statements. Underperiods. The Company is currently evaluating the amendments, an analysis of changes in each caption of shareholders' equity presented in the balance sheet must be provided in a note or separate statement. The analysis should present a reconciliationimpact of the beginning balance to the ending balance of each period for which a statement of comprehensive income is required to be filed. We have incorporated the changes required by SEC Release No. 33-10532 in this report.new guidance on its consolidated financial statements.
B.Seasonality of Business
Due to the seasonality of our business, our operating results for the three and six months ended June 29, 2019March 28, 2020 are not indicative of results that may be expected for any other interim period or for the year ending December 31, 2019.2020. Our business seasonality traditionally results in higher revenues during the second and third quarters as compared with the first and fourth quarters of the year, while the methods of accounting for fixed costs, such as depreciation expense, amortization, rent and interest expense, are not significantly impacted by business seasonality.
C.Accounts Receivable, Net and Supplemental Balance-Sheet Information
Accounts receivable, net, consisted of the following:
Accounts receivable, netMarch 28,
2020
 December 31,
2019
Accounts receivable$168,503
 $176,849
Unbilled Receivables(1)
82,051
 58,277
 250,554
 235,126
Less allowances for doubtful accounts2,887
 3,815
Accounts receivable, net$247,667
 $231,311
Accounts receivable, netJune 29,
2019
 December 31,
2018
Accounts receivable$165,105
 $158,556
Receivables under contractual arrangements (1)
50,164
 40,671
 215,269
 199,227
Less allowances for doubtful accounts2,848
 3,321
Accounts receivable, net$212,421
 $195,906

(1) 
Unbilled Receivables under contractual arrangements consist of work-in-process in accordance with the terms of contracts, primarily with utility services customers.
The following items comprise the amounts included in the balance sheets:
Other current assetsMarch 28,
2020
 December 31,
2019
Refundable income taxes$1,366
 $339
Prepaid expense17,364
 25,664
Other793
 984
Total$19,523
 $26,987
Other current assetsJune 29,
2019
 December 31,
2018
Refundable income taxes$
 $1,625
Prepaid expense10,428
 19,529
Other1,098
 932
Total$11,526
 $22,086

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
June 29, 2019March 28, 2020
(Amounts in thousands, except share data)


C.Accounts Receivable, Net and Supplemental Balance-Sheet Information (continued)
Property and equipment, netMarch 28,
2020
 December 31,
2019
Land and land improvements$19,106
 $19,270
Buildings and leasehold improvements44,267
 44,414
Equipment613,398
 604,211
 676,771
 667,895
Less accumulated depreciation473,789
 468,045
Total$202,982
 $199,850

Other assets, noncurrentMarch 28,
2020
 December 31,
2019
Assets invested for self-insurance$14,166
 $15,426
Investment--cost-method affiliate1,314
 1,314
Other5,514
 5,595
Total$20,994
 $22,335

Accrued expensesMarch 28,
2020
 December 31,
2019
Employee compensation$12,317
 $26,381
Accrued compensated absences10,197
 10,744
Self-insured medical claims2,451
 1,824
Income tax payable5,590
 6,420
Customer advances, deposits85
 1,674
Taxes, other than income4,514
 1,775
Other3,077
 3,613
Total$38,231
 $52,431

Other current liabilitiesMarch 28,
2020
 December 31,
2019
Notes payable$6,520
 $1,853
Current portion of:   
Lease liability-operating leases16,920
 14,665
Self-insurance reserve30,855
 30,882
Total$54,295
 $47,400

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
March 28, 2020
(Amounts in thousands, except share data)
Other assets, noncurrentJune 29,
2019
 December 31,
2018
Assets invested for self-insurance$12,552
 $15,379
Investment--cost-method affiliate1,218
 1,218
Deferred income taxes411
 573
Other5,835
 4,599
Total$20,016
 $21,769

Other noncurrent liabilitiesMarch 28,
2020
 December 31,
2019
Pension and retirement plans$6,804
 $6,552
Deferred income taxes484
 567
Other5,107
 5,149
Total$12,395
 $12,268
Accrued expensesJune 29,
2019
 December 31,
2018
Employee compensation$18,966
 $24,086
Accrued compensated absences10,316
 9,711
Self-insured medical claims4,845
 3,343
Income tax payable3,881
 31
Customer advances, deposits1,258
 1,322
Taxes, other than income4,830
 2,546
Other3,221
 3,022
Total$47,317
 $44,061
Other current liabilitiesJune 29,
2019
 December 31,
2018
Notes payable$1,609
 $
Current portion of:   
Lease liability-operating leases13,341
 
Self-insurance reserves27,237
 27,434
Total$42,187
 $27,434
Other noncurrent liabilitiesJune 29,
2019
 December 31,
2018
Pension and retirement plans$5,991
 $6,138
Other4,387
 3,987
Total$10,378
 $10,125

D.Business Combinations
Our investments in businesses during the first sixthree months of 20192020 were $4,480,$2,740, including liabilities assumed of $314$380 and debt issued, in the form of notes payable to the sellers, of $1,133,$534, and have been included in our Residential and Commercial segment. Measurement-period adjustments are not complete. The measurement period for purchase price allocations ends as soon as information of the facts and circumstances becomes available, but does not exceed

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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
June 29, 2019
(Amounts in thousands, except share data)

D.Business Combinations (continued)
one year from the acquisition date. During the sixthree months ended JuneMarch 30, 2018,2019, our investment in businesses was $3,534,$4,056, including liabilities assumed of $245 and debt issued, in the form of notes payable to the sellers, of $990.$895.
The following table summarizes the preliminary purchase price allocation of the estimated fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed:
 March 28,
2020
 December 31,
2019
Detail of acquisitions:   
Assets acquired: 
  
Cash$
 $3
Receivables
 2,332
Operating supplies23
 84
Prepaid expense
 27
Equipment426
 1,837
Deposits and other
 96
Intangibles935
 4,067
Goodwill1,356
 4,174
Liabilities assumed(380) (1,479)
Debt issued for purchases of businesses(534) (2,612)
Cash paid$1,826
 $8,529
 June 29,
2019
 December 31,
2018
Detail of acquisitions:   
Assets acquired: 
  
Cash$3
 $
Receivables41
 1,311
Operating supplies79
 23
Prepaid expense13
 89
Equipment830
 4,079
Deposits and other
 7
Intangibles2,135
 4,895
Goodwill1,379
 2,840
Liabilities assumed(314) (2,381)
Debt issued for purchases of businesses(1,133) (2,402)
Cash paid$3,033
 $8,461

The results of operations of acquired businesses have been included in the condensed consolidated statements of operations beginning as of the effective dates of acquisition. The effect of these acquisitions on our consolidated revenues and results of operations for the period ended June 29, 2019March 28, 2020 was not significant. Pro forma net sales and results of operations for the acquisitions, had they occurred at the beginning of the sixthree months ended June 29, 2019,March 28, 2020, are not material and, accordingly, are not provided.
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
March 28, 2020
(Amounts in thousands, except share data)

The acquired intangible assets consist of tradenames, non-competition agreements and customer relationships. The tradenames and customer relationships were assigned an average six-year useful life of six years and the non-competition agreements were assigned an average five-year useful life.life of five years.
Subsequent to June 29, 2019 and through August 6, 2019, we acquired two businesses approximating $932 with no liabilities assumed and debt issued of $157. The acquired companies are in our Residential and Commercial segment and are located in the British Columbia and Ontario, Canada markets. We do not expect the effect of these acquisitions on our consolidated revenues and results of operations, either individually or in the aggregate, to be significant.
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
June 29, 2019
(Amounts in thousands, except share data)

E.Identified Intangible Assets and Goodwill, Net
The carrying amounts of the identified intangible assets and goodwill acquired in connection with our acquisitions were as follows:
 March 28, 2020 December 31, 2019
 
Carrying
Amount
 
Accumulated
Amortization
 
Carrying
Amount
 
Accumulated
Amortization
Amortized intangible assets:       
Customer lists/relationships$28,478
 $20,024
 $28,301
 $20,024
Employment-related8,485
 7,448
 8,391
 7,348
Tradenames7,393
 5,789
 7,402
 5,788
Amortized intangible assets44,356
 $33,261
 44,094
 $33,160
Less accumulated amortization33,261
  
 33,160
  
Identified intangible assets, net$11,095
  
 $10,934
  
        
Goodwill$43,780
  
 $42,285
  
 June 29, 2019 December 31, 2018
 
Carrying
Amount
 
Accumulated
Amortization
 
Carrying
Amount
 
Accumulated
Amortization
Amortized intangible assets:       
Customer lists/relationships$26,892
 $19,073
 $25,179
 $18,251
Employment-related8,184
 7,144
 8,133
 6,954
Tradenames7,118
 5,608
 6,858
 5,435
        
Amortized intangible assets42,194
 $31,825
 40,170
 $30,640
        
Less accumulated amortization31,825
  
 30,640
  
        
Identified intangible assets, net10,369
  
 9,530
  
        
Goodwill39,488
  
 37,971
  
 $49,857
  
 $47,501
  

The changes in the carrying amounts of goodwill, by segment, for the sixthree months ended June 29,March 28, 2020 and March 30, 2019 and June 30, 2018 follow:
 
Balance at
January 1, 2020
 Acquisitions 
Translation
and Other
Adjustments
 
Balance at
March 28, 2020
Utility$4,911
 $
 $
 $4,911
Residential and Commercial37,374
 1,356
 139
 38,869
Total$42,285
 $1,356
 $139
 $43,780
        
        
 
Balance at
January 1, 2019
 Acquisitions 
Translation
and Other
Adjustments
 
Balance at
March 30, 2019
Utility$4,911
 $
 $
 $4,911
Residential and Commercial33,060
 1,232
 125
 34,417
Total$37,971
 $1,232
 $125
 $39,328
 
Balance at
January 1, 2019
 Acquisitions 
Translation
and Other
Adjustments
 
Balance at
June 29, 2019
Utility$4,911
 $
 $
 $4,911
Residential and Commercial33,060
 1,379
 138
 34,577
Total$37,971
 $1,379
 $138
 $39,488
        
        
 
Balance at
January 1, 2018
 Acquisitions 
Translation
and Other
Adjustments
 
Balance at
June 30, 2018
Utility$3,424
 $
 $
 $3,424
Residential and Commercial32,053
 1,013
 (327) 32,739
Total$35,477
 $1,013
 $(327) $36,163

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The Davey Tree Expert Company
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
June 29, 2019March 28, 2020
(Amounts in thousands, except share data)


E.Identified Intangible Assets and Goodwill, Net (continued)
Estimated future aggregate amortization expense of intangible assets--The estimated future aggregate amortization expense of intangible assets, as of June 29, 2019March 28, 2020 is as follows:
  
Estimated Future
Amortization Expense
Remaining nine months of 2020 $2,053
2021 2,325
2022 2,020
2023 1,888
2024 1,431
Thereafter 1,377
  $11,095
  
Estimated Future
Amortization Expense
Year ending December 31, 2019 $1,254
2020 2,327
2021 1,885
2022 1,655
2023 1,500
Thereafter 1,748
  $10,369

F.Long-Term Debt and Commitments Related to Letters of Credit
Our long-term debt consisted of the following:
 March 28,
2020
 December 31,
2019
Revolving credit facility:   
Swing-line borrowings$20,000
 $10,000
LIBOR borrowings123,000
 52,000
 143,000
 62,000
Senior unsecured notes:   
5.09% Senior unsecured notes6,000
 6,000
3.99% Senior unsecured notes50,000
 50,000
4.00% Senior unsecured notes25,000
 25,000
 81,000
 81,000
Term loans17,232
 24,076
 241,232
 167,076
Less debt issuance costs373
 420
Less current portion20,775
 23,302
 $220,084
 $143,354

 June 29,
2019
 December 31,
2018
Revolving credit facility:   
Swing-line borrowings$1,500
 $2,500
LIBOR borrowings78,000
 91,000
 79,500
 93,500
Senior unsecured notes:   
5.09% Senior unsecured notes12,000
 12,000
3.99% Senior unsecured notes50,000
 50,000
4.00% Senior unsecured notes25,000
 
 87,000
 62,000
Term loans10,194
 23,176
 176,694
 178,676
Less debt issuance costs513
 599
Less current portion9,807
 22,514
 $166,374
 $155,563
Revolving Credit Facility --As of June 29, 2019,March 28, 2020, we had a $250,000 revolving credit facility with a group of banks, which expires in October 2022 and permits borrowings, as defined, up to $250,000, including a letter of credit sublimit of $100,000 and a swing-line commitment of $25,000. Under certain circumstances, the amount available under the revolving credit facility may be increased to $325,000. The revolving credit facility contains certain affirmative and negative covenants customary for this type of facility and includes financial covenant ratios with respect to a maximum leverage ratio (not to exceed 3.00 to 1.00 with exceptions in case of material acquisitions) and a minimum interest coverage ratio (not less than 3.00 to 1.00), in each case subject to certain further restrictions as described in the credit agreement. As of June 29, 2019, we had unused commitments under the facility approximating$167,712, with $82,288 committed, consisting of borrowings of$79,500 and issued letters of credit of$2,788.
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
June 29, 2019March 28, 2020
(Amounts in thousands, except share data)


F.Long-Term Debt and Commitments Related to Letters of Credit (continued)
March 28, 2020, we had unused commitments under the facility approximating$104,123, with $145,877 committed, consisting of borrowings of$143,000 and issued letters of credit of$2,877.
Borrowings outstanding bear interest, at Davey Tree’s option, of either (a) a base rate or (b) LIBOR plus a margin adjustment ranging from .875% to 1.50%--with the margin adjustments in both instances based on the Company's leverage ratio at the time of borrowing. The base rate is the greater of (i) the agent bank’s prime rate, (ii) LIBOR plus 1.50%, or (iii) the federal funds rate plus .50%. A commitment fee ranging from .10% to .225% is also required based on the average daily unborrowed commitment.

5.09% Senior Unsecured Notes--During July 2010, we issued 5.09% Senior Unsecured Notes, Series A (the "5.09% Senior Notes"), in the aggregate principal amount of $30,000 pursuant to a Master Note Purchase Agreement (the “Purchase Agreement”) between the Company and the purchasers of the 5.09% Senior Notes. The 5.09% Senior Notes are due July 22, 2020.
The 5.09% Senior Notes are equal in right of payment with our revolving credit facility and all other senior unsecured obligations of the Company. Interest is payable semiannually and five5 equal, annual principal payments commenced on July 22, 2016 (thesixth6th anniversary of issuance).  The Purchase Agreement contains customary events of default and covenants related to limitations on indebtedness and transactions with affiliates and the maintenance of certain financial ratios.
3.99% Senior Unsecured Notes--On September 21, 2018, we issued 3.99% Senior Notes, Series A (the "3.99% Senior Notes"), in the aggregate principal amount of $50,000. The 3.99% Senior Notes are due September 21, 2028.
The 3.99% Senior Notes were issued pursuant to a Note Purchase and Private Shelf Agreement (the “Note Purchase and Shelf Agreement”) between the Company, PGIM, Inc. and the purchasers of the 3.99% Senior Notes. Subsequent series of promissory notes may be issued pursuant to the Note Purchase and Shelf Agreement (the "Shelf Notes") in an aggregate additional principal amount not to exceed $50,000 ($25,000 of which was issued on February 5, 2019).
The 3.99% Senior Notes are equal in right of payment with our revolving credit facility and all other senior unsecured obligations of the Company. Interest is payable semiannually and five5 equal, annual principal payments commence on September 21, 2024 (thesixth6th anniversary of issuance).  The Note Purchase and Shelf Agreement contains customary events of default and covenants related to limitations on indebtedness and transactions with affiliates and the maintenance of certain financial ratios. The Company may prepay at any time all, or from time to time any part of, the outstanding principal amount of the 3.99% Senior Notes, subject to the payment of a make-whole amount.
In conjunction with the issuance of the 3.99% Senior Notes, on September 21, 2018, the Company entered into an amendment to its revolving credit facility. The amendment amended certain provisions and covenants in the credit agreement to generally conform them to the corresponding provisions and covenants in the Note Purchase and Shelf Agreement. The amendment also permitted the Company to incur indebtedness arising under the Note Purchase and Shelf Agreement in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $75,000, which included the $50,000 of 3.99% Senior Notes, plus an additional $25,000 in Shelf Notes (which were issued on February 5, 2019).
4.00% Senior Unsecured Notes--On February 5, 2019, we issued 4.00% Senior Notes, Series B (the "4.00% Senior Notes") pursuant to the Note Purchase and Shelf Agreement in the aggregate principal amount of $25,000. The notes are due September 21, 2028. Subsequent series of Shelf Notes may be issued pursuant to the Note Purchase and Shelf Agreement in an aggregate additional principal amount not to exceed $25,000.
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
March 28, 2020
(Amounts in thousands, except share data)

$25,000. A further amendment to the revolving credit facility would be required for such a transaction to be permissible under the revolving credit facility. The 4.00% Senior Notes are equal in right of payment with our revolving credit facility and all other senior unsecured obligations of the Company. Interest is payable semiannually and five5 equal, annual principal payments commence on September 21, 2024.
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Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
June 29, 2019
(Amounts in thousands, except share data)

F.Long-Term Debt and Commitments Related to Letters of Credit (continued)
The net proceeds of all senior notes were used to pay down borrowings under our revolving credit facility.
Term loans--Periodically, the Company will enter into term loans for the procurement of insurance or to finance acquisitions.
Aggregate Maturities of Long-Term Debt--Aggregate maturities of long-term debt based on the principal amounts outstanding atJune 29, 2019March 28, 2020 were as follows: 2019--$8,414; 2020--$7,990;15,932; 2021--$5,523;6,170; 2022--$79,755; 2023--143,939; $2023--$12;191; 2024--$15,000; and thereafter $75,000.$60,000.
Accounts Receivable Securitization Facility--In May 2019, the Company amended its Accounts Receivable Securitization Facility (the "AR Securitization program") to extend the scheduled termination date for an additional one-yearone year period, to May 19, 2020.
The AR Securitization program has a limit of $100,000, of which $67,438 was$76,732 were issued for letters of credit ("LCs") as of June 29,both March 28, 2020 and December 31, 2019.
Under the AR Securitization program, Davey Tree transfers by selling or contributing current and future trade receivables to a wholly-owned, bankruptcy-remote financing subsidiary which pledges a perfected first priority security interest in the trade receivables--equal to the issued LCs as of June 29, 2019--toMarch 28, 2020--to the bank in exchange for the bank issuing LCs.
ReceivablesPre-petition receivables from PG&E Corporation and its regulated utility subsidiary, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (collectively, "PG&E"), which filed voluntary bankruptcy petitions under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of California, while remaining in the securitized pool, are considered ineligible and are excluded from performance ratios and reserves.
Fees payable to the bank include: (a) an LC issuance fee, payable on each settlement date, in the amount of .90% per annum on the aggregate amount of all LCs outstanding plus outstanding reimbursement obligations (e.g., arising from drawn LCs), if any, and (b) an unused LC fee, payable monthly, equal to (i) .35% per annum for each day on which the sum of the total LCs outstanding plus any outstanding reimbursement obligations is greater than or equal to 50% of the facility limit and (ii) .45% per annum for each day on which the sum of the total LCs outstanding plus any outstanding reimbursement obligations is less than 50% of the facility limit. If an LC is drawn and the bank is not immediately reimbursed in full for the drawn amount, any outstanding reimbursement obligation will accrue interest at a per annum rate equal to a reserve-adjusted LIBOR or, in certain circumstances, a base rate equal to the higher of (i) the bank’s prime rate and (ii) the federal funds rate plus .50% and, following any default, 2.00% plus the greater of (a) adjusted LIBOR and (b) a base rate equal to the higher of (i) the bank’s prime rate and (ii) the federal funds rate plus .50%.
The agreements underlying the AR Securitization program contain various customary representations and warranties, covenants, and default provisions which provide for the termination and acceleration of the commitments under the AR Securitization program in circumstances including, but not limited to, failure to make payments when due, breach of a representation, warranty or covenant, certain insolvency events or failure to maintain the security interest in the trade receivables, and defaults under other material indebtedness.
The Davey Tree Expert Company
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
March 28, 2020
(Amounts in thousands, except share data)

Total Commitments Related to Issued Letters of Credit--As of June 29,March 28, 2020, total commitments related to issued LCs were $81,618, of which $2,877 were issued under the revolving credit facility, $76,732 were issued under the AR Securitization program, and $2,009 were issued under short-term lines of credit. As of December 31, 2019, total commitments related to issued LCs were $72,236,$81,619, of which $2,788$2,877 were issued under the revolving credit facility, $67,438$76,732 were issued under the AR Securitization program, and $2,010 were issued under short-term lines of credit. As of December 31, 2018, total commitments related to issued LCs were $72,565, of which $3,123 were issued under the revolving credit facility, $67,438 were issued under the AR Securitization program, and $2,004 were issued under short-term lines of credit.
As of June 29, 2019,March 28, 2020, we arewere in compliance with all debt covenants.
The Davey Tree Expert Company
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
June 29, 2019
(Amounts in thousands, except share data)

G.Leases
We lease certain office and parking facilities, warehouse space, equipment, vehicles and information technology equipment under operating leases. Lease expense for these leases is recognized within the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations on a straight-line basis over the lease term, with variable lease payments recognized in the period those payments are incurred. The following table summarizes the amounts recognized in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet related to leases:
 
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet
Classification
 March 28,
2020
 December 31,
2019
Assets     
Operating lease assetsRight-of-use assets - operating leases $49,787
 $40,033
Finance lease assetsProperty and equipment, net 2,832
 3,183
Total lease assets  $52,619
 $43,216
Liabilities     
Current operating lease liabilitiesOther current liabilities $16,920
 $14,665
Non-current operating lease liabilitiesLease liabilities - operating leases 32,712
 25,200
Total operating lease liabilities  49,632
 39,865
Current portion of finance lease liabilitiesCurrent portion of long-term debt and finance lease liabilities 1,332
 1,348
Non-current finance lease liabilitiesLease liabilities - finance leases 1,104
 1,795
Total finance lease liabilities  2,436
 3,143
Total lease liabilities  $52,068
 $43,008
 Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet Classification June 29, 2019
Assets   
Operating lease assetsRight-of-use assets - operating leases $39,534
Finance lease assetsProperty and equipment, net 3,600
Total lease assets  $43,134
Liabilities   
Current operating lease liabilitiesOther current liabilities $13,341
Non-current operating lease liabilitiesLease liabilities - operating leases 25,825
Total operating lease liabilities  39,166
Current portion of finance lease liabilitiesCurrent portion of long-term debt and finance lease liabilities 1,312
Non-current finance lease liabilitiesLease liabilities - finance leases 1,985
Total finance lease liabilities  3,297
Total lease liabilities  $42,463

The components of lease cost recognized within our Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations were as follows:
   Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
 
Condensed Consolidated Statement of
Operations Classification
 June 29, 2019 June 29, 2019
      
Operating lease costOperating expense $1,629
 $3,067
Operating lease costSelling expense 2,158
 4,325
Operating lease costGeneral and administrative expense 202
 403
Finance lease cost:     
Amortization of right-of-use assetsDepreciation and amortization 340
 685
Interest expense on lease liabilitiesInterest expense 29
 63
Other lease cost (1)
Operating expense 1,011
 1,730
Other lease cost (1)
Selling expense 270
 616
Other lease cost (1)
General and administrative expense 1
 3
Total lease cost  $5,640
 $10,892
      
(1) Other lease cost includes short-term lease costs and variable lease costs.
    

The Davey Tree Expert Company
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
June 29, 2019March 28, 2020
(Amounts in thousands, except share data)


G.Leases (continued)
The components of lease cost recognized within our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations were as follows:
   Three Months Ended
 
Condensed Consolidated Statements
of Operations Classification
 March 28,
2020
 March 30,
2019
      
Operating lease costOperating expense $2,239
 $1,438
Operating lease costSelling expense 2,393
 2,167
Operating lease costGeneral and administrative expense 234
 201
Finance lease cost:     
Amortization of right-of-use assetsDepreciation and amortization 351
 345
Interest expense on lease liabilitiesInterest expense 23
 34
Other lease cost (1)
Operating expense 1,767
 719
Other lease cost (1)
Selling expense 371
 346
Other lease cost (1)
General and administrative expense 9
 2
Total lease cost  $7,387
 $5,252

(1) Other lease cost includes short-term lease costs and variable lease costs.
We often have options to renew lease terms for buildings and other assets. The exercise of lease renewal options is generally at our sole discretion. In addition, certain lease agreements may be terminated prior to their original expiration date at our discretion. We evaluate each renewal and termination option at the lease commencement date to determine if we are reasonably certain to exercise the option on the basis of economic factors. The table below summarizes the weighted average remaining lease term as of June 29, 2019.March 28, 2020.
Operating leases3.64.2 years
Finance leases2.82.7 years

The discount rate implicit within our leases is generally not determinable and therefore the Company determines the discount rate based on its incremental borrowing rate. The incremental borrowing rate for each lease is determined based on its term and the currency in which lease payments are made, adjusted for the impacts of collateral. The table below summarizes the weighted average discount rate used to measure our lease liabilities as of June 29, 2019.March 28, 2020.
Operating leases3.933.45%
Finance leases3.423.05%
Supplemental Cash Flow Information Related to Leases
 Six Months Ended
 June 29, 2019
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities: 
Operating cash flows from operating leases$(8,175)
Operating cash flows from finance leases(63)
Financing cash flows from finance leases(860)
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations: 
Operating leases47,779
Maturity Analysis of Lease Liabilities
  As of June 29, 2019
  Operating Leases Finance
Leases
Remaining six months of 2019 $7,648
 $508
2020 13,242
 1,371
2021 9,778
 1,206
2022 6,504
 272
2023 2,855
 82
Thereafter 1,731
 
Total lease payments 41,758
 3,439
Less interest 2,592
 142
Total $39,166
 $3,297

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The Davey Tree Expert Company
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
June 29, 2019March 28, 2020
(Amounts in thousands, except share data)


G.Leases (continued)
Supplemental Cash Flow Information Related to Leases
 Three Months Ended
 March 28,
2020
 March 30,
2019
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:   
Operating cash flows from operating leases$(4,902) $(3,750)
Operating cash flows from finance leases(23) (34)
Financing cash flows from finance leases(707) (690)
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations:   
Operating leases14,845
 40,311

    December 31, 2018
    Operating Leases
2019   $14,023
2020   11,272
2021   7,712
2022   5,129
2023   2,060
Thereafter   1,923
Total lease payments   $42,119
Maturity Analysis of Lease Liabilities
  As of March 28, 2020
  
Operating
Leases
 
Finance
Leases
Remaining nine months of 2020 $13,577
 $700
2021 14,394
 1,246
2022 10,785
 320
2023 5,730
 120
2024 3,450
 49
Thereafter 5,545
 91
Total lease payments 53,481
 2,526
Less interest 3,849
 90
Total $49,632
 $2,436

H.Stock-Based Compensation
Our shareholders approved the 2014 Omnibus Stock Plan (the “2014 Stock Plan”) at our annual meeting of shareholders on May 20, 2014. The 2014 Stock Plan replaced the expired 2004 Omnibus Stock Plan (the “2004 plan”) previously approved by the shareholders in 2004. The 2014 Stock Plan is administered by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors and has a term of ten years. All directors of the Company and employees of the Company and its subsidiaries are eligible to participate in the 2014 Stock Plan. The 2014 Stock Plan (similar to the 2004 plan) continues the maintenance of the Employee Stock Purchase Plan, as well as provisions for the grant of stock options and other stock-based incentives. The 2014 Stock Plan provides for the grant of five5 percent of the number of the Company’s common shares outstanding as of the first day of each fiscal year plus the number of common shares that were available for grant of awards, but not granted, in prior years. In no event, however, may the number of common shares available for the grant of awards in any fiscal year exceed ten10 percent of the common shares outstanding as of the first day of that fiscal year. Common shares subject to an award that is forfeited, terminated, or canceled without having been exercised are generally added back to the number of shares available for grant under the 2014 Stock Plan.
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The Davey Tree Expert Company
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
March 28, 2020
(Amounts in thousands, except share data)

Stock-based compensation expense under all share-based payment plans -- our Employee Stock Purchase Plan, stock option plans, stock-settled stock appreciation rights ("SSARs") and restricted stock units ("RSUs") -- arewas included in the results of operations as follows:
 Three Months Ended
 March 28,
2020
 March 30,
2019
Compensation expense, all share-based payment plans$745
 $753
 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
 June 29,
2019
 June 30,
2018
 June 29,
2019
 June 30,
2018
Compensation expense, all share-based payment plans$776
 $769
 $1,529
 $1,793

Stock-based compensation consisted of the following:
Employee Stock Purchase Plan--Under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan, all full-time employees with one year of service are eligible to purchase, through payroll deduction, common shares. Employee purchases under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan are at 85% of the fair market value of the common shares--a 15% discount. We recognize compensation costs as payroll deductions are made. The 15% discount of total shares purchased under the
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The Davey Tree Expert Company
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
June 29, 2019
(Amounts in thousands, except share data)

H.Stock-Based Compensation (continued)
plan resulted in compensation cost of $536$342 being recognized for the sixthree months ended June 29, 2019March 28, 2020 and $488$276for the sixthree months ended JuneMarch 30, 2018.2019.
Stock Option Plans--The stock options outstanding were awarded under a graded vesting schedule, measured at fair value, and have a term of ten years. Compensation costs for stock options are recognized over the requisite service period on the straight-line recognition method. Compensation cost recognized for stock options was $315$126 for the sixthree months ended June 29, 2019March 28, 2020 and $346$149 for the sixthree months ended JuneMarch 30, 2018.2019.
Stock-Settled Stock Appreciation Rights-- A SSARsSSAR is an award that allows the recipient to receive common shares equal to the appreciation in the fair market value of our common shares between the date the award was granted and the conversion date of the shares vested. Effective January 1, 2019, Managementmanagement and the Compensation Committee replaced the issuance of future SSARs with performance-based restricted stock units ("PRSUs") for certain management employees.
The following table summarizes our SSARs as of June 29, 2019.March 28, 2020.
Stock-Settled
Stock Appreciation Rights
 
Number
of
Rights
 
Weighted-
Average
Award Date
Value
 
Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life
 
Unrecognized
Compensation
Cost
 
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
Unvested, January 1, 2020 262,705
 $3.47
      
Granted 
 
      
Forfeited (2,254) 3.53
      
Vested (113,757) 3.31
      
Unvested, March 28, 2020 146,694
 $3.59
 1.6 years $462
 $3,550
Stock-Settled
Stock Appreciation Rights
 
Number
of
Rights
 
Weighted-
Average
Award Date
Value
 
Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life
 
Unrecognized
Compensation
Cost
 
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
Unvested, January 1, 2019 380,982
 $3.42
      
Granted 
 
      
Forfeited 
 
      
Vested (115,080) 3.31
      
Unvested, June 29, 2019 265,902
 $3.47
 1.9 years $734
 $5,611

Compensation costs for SSARs are determined using a fair-value method and amortized over the requisite service period. Compensation expense for SSARs was $190$61 for the sixthree months ended June 29, 2019March 28, 2020 and $290$95 for the sixthree months ended JuneMarch 30, 2018.2019.
The Davey Tree Expert Company
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
March 28, 2020
(Amounts in thousands, except share data)

Restricted Stock Units--During the sixthree months ended June 29, 2019,March 28, 2020, the Compensation Committee awarded 29,04686,959 PRSUs to certain management employees and 11,942 RSUs to nonemployee directors.employees. The Compensation Committee made similar awards in prior periods. The awards vest over specified periods. The following table summarizes PRSUs and RSUs as of June 29, 2019.March 28, 2020.
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Restricted Stock Units 
Number
of
Stock
Units
 
Weighted-
Average
Grant Date
Value
 
Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life
 
Unrecognized
Compensation
Cost
 
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
Unvested, January 1, 2020 224,259
 $17.11
      
Granted 86,959
 23.72
      
Forfeited (1,871) 17.37
      
Vested (49,518) 14.54
      
Unvested, March 28, 2020 259,829
 $19.81
 3.0 years $3,444
 $6,288
Employee PRSUs 228,407
 $19.92
 3.5 years $3,176
 $5,528
Nonemployee Director RSUs 31,422
 $19.01
 1.1 years $268
 $760
The Davey Tree Expert Company
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
June 29, 2019
(Amounts in thousands, except share data)

H.Stock-Based Compensation (continued)
Restricted Stock Units 
Number
of
Stock
Units
 
Weighted-
Average
Grant Date
Value
 
Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life
 
Unrecognized
Compensation
Cost
 
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
Unvested, January 1, 2019 247,838
 $15.68
      
Granted 40,988
 20.45
      
Forfeited 
 
      
Vested (60,474) 13.55
      
Unvested, June 29, 2019 228,352
 $17.10
 2.4 years $2,078
 $4,818
Employee PRSUs 196,930
 $16.79
 2.5 years $1,666
 $4,155
Nonemployee Director RSUs 31,422
 $19.01
 2.0 years $412
 $663

Compensation cost for PRSUs and RSUs is determined using a fair-value method and amortized on the straight-line recognition method over the requisite service period. “Intrinsic value” is defined as the amount by which the fair market value of a common share exceeds the exercise price of a PRSU or an RSU. Compensation expense on PRSUs and RSUs totaled $488$216 for the sixthree months ended June 29, 2019March 28, 2020 and $669$233 for the sixthree months ended JuneMarch 30, 2018.2019.
We estimated the fair value of each stock-based award on the date of grant using a binomial option-pricing model. The binomial model considers a range of assumptions related to volatility, risk-free interest rate and employee exercise behavior. Expected volatilities utilized in the binomial model are based on historical volatility of our stock prices and other factors. Similarly, the dividend yield is based on historical experience and expected future changes. The binomial model also incorporates exercise and forfeiture assumptions based on an analysis of historical data. The expected life of the stock-based awards is derived from the output of the binomial model and represents the period of time that awards granted are expected to be outstanding.
The fair values of stock-based awards granted were estimated at the dates of grant with the following weighted-average assumption.assumptions.
 Three Months Ended
 March 28,
2020
 March 30,
2019
Volatility rate9.7% 9.9%
Risk-free interest rate.6% 2.5%
Expected dividend yield.4% .7%
Expected life of awards (years)6.2
 7.4
 Six Months Ended
 June 29,
2019
 June 30,
2018
Volatility rate9.9% 10.1%
Risk-free interest rate2.3% 2.7%
Expected dividend yield.7% .7%
Expected life of awards (years)8.8
 9.2

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The Davey Tree Expert Company
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
June 29, 2019March 28, 2020
(Amounts in thousands, except share data)


H.Stock-Based Compensation (continued)
General Stock Option Information--The following table summarizes activity under the stock option plans for the sixthree months ended June 29, 2019.March 28, 2020.
Stock Options 
Number
of
Options
Outstanding
 
Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price
 
Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life
 
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
Outstanding, January 1, 2020 1,428,082
 $15.13
    
Granted 28,397
 24.20
    
Exercised 
 
    
Forfeited (7,335) 15.34
    
Outstanding, March 28, 2020 1,449,144
 $15.30
 5.5 years $12,897
         
Exercisable, March 28, 2020 936,457
 $13.43
 4.3 years $10,082
Stock Options 
Number
of
Options
Outstanding
 
Weighted-
Average
Exercise
Price
 
Weighted-
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Life
 
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Value
Outstanding, January 1, 2019 1,466,264
 $13.94
    
Granted 151,145
 21.10
    
Exercised (75,139) 10.43
    
Forfeited (4,200) 16.06
    
Outstanding, June 29, 2019 1,538,070
 $14.81
 5.9 years $9,674
         
Exercisable, June 29, 2019 1,039,125
 $13.05
 4.8 years $8,365

As of June 29, 2019,March 28, 2020, there was approximately $1,662$1,286 of unrecognized compensation cost related to stock options outstanding. The cost is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.33.3 years. “Intrinsic value” is defined as the amount by which the market price of a common share exceeds the exercise price of an option. 
Common shares are issued from treasury upon the exercise of stock options, SSARs, RSUs, PRSUs or purchases under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
I.Net Periodic Benefit Expense--Defined Benefit Pension Plans
The results of operations included the following net periodic benefit expense (income) recognized related to our defined-benefit pension plans.
 Three Months Ended
 March 28,
2020
 March 30,
2019
Components of pension expense (income)   
Service costs--increase in benefit obligation earned$
 $45
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation26
 75
Expected return on plan assets
 (23)
Amortization of net actuarial loss22
 44
Amortization of prior service cost16
 16
Net pension expense of defined benefit pension plans$64
 $157

 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
 June 29,
2019
 June 30,
2018
 June 29,
2019
 June 30,
2018
Components of pension expense (income)       
Service costs--increase in benefit obligation earned$30
 $100
 $75
 $200
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation61
 179
 136
 359
Expected return on plan assets(14) (57) (37) (115)
Settlement loss1,677
 
 1,677
 
Amortization of net actuarial loss31
 182
 75
 364
Amortization of prior service cost16
 16
 32
 32
Net pension expense of defined benefit pension plans$1,801
 $420
 $1,958
 $840

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The Davey Tree Expert Company
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
June 29, 2019
(Amounts in thousands, except share data)

I.Net Periodic Benefit Expense--Defined Benefit Pension Plans (continued)
During April 2019, we entered into an agreement to purchase a guaranteed group annuity contract from a third-party insurance company which unconditionally and irrevocably guarantees the full-payment of all annuity payments to the remaining 231 participants in our Employee Retirement Plan (“ERP”) for which benefits were frozen effective December 31, 2008. The April 2019 agreement transferred all remaining ERP benefit obligations to the third-party insurance company, resulting in a pretax actuarial settlement loss of $1,677.
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The Davey Tree Expert Company
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
March 28, 2020
(Amounts in thousands, except share data)

The components of net periodic benefit expense, other than the service cost component, are included in the line item other income (expense) in the statement of operations.
J.Income Taxes
Our income tax provision for interim periods is determined using an estimate of our annual effective tax rate adjusted for discrete items, if any, that are taken into account in the relevant period. Each quarter we update our estimate of the annual effective tax rate and, if our estimated annual tax rate changes, we make a cumulative adjustment. The estimated annual effective tax rate for the sixthree months ended June 29, 2019March 28, 2020 was 19.9%28.5%. Our annual effective tax rate for the sixthree months ended JuneMarch 30, 20182019 was estimated at 18.2%28.3%. Our effective tax rate was 20.4%8.9% and 19.9%34.8% for the three months ended June 29,March 28, 2020 and March 30, 2019, and June 30, 2018, respectively. The change in the effective tax rate from statutory tax rates is primarily due to the impact of state and local taxes which are partially offset by favorable discrete items.
On March 27, 2020, Congress approved and the President signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security ("CARES") Act into law. CARES Act is a tax-and-spending package intended to provide economic relief to address the impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic. The Company is currently evaluating several significant business tax provisions, such as net operating losses and employee retention credits to determine the impact on the Company.
As of June 29, 2019,March 28, 2020, we had unrecognized tax benefits of $1,332,$1,869, of which $606$674 would affect our effective rate if recognized, and accrued interest expense related to unrecognized benefits of $40.$67. At December 31, 2018,2019, we had unrecognized tax benefits of $1,325,$1,850, of which $599$654 would affect our effective rate if recognized, and accrued interest expense related to unrecognized benefits of $35.$64. Unrecognized tax benefits are the differences between a tax position taken, or expected to be taken in a tax return, and the benefit recognized for financial reporting purposes.
We recognize interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense. Penalties, if incurred, would be recognized as a component of income tax expense.
The Company is routinely under audit by U.S. federal, state, local and Canadian authorities in the area of income tax. These audits include questioning the timing and the amount of income and deductions and the allocation of income and deductions among various tax jurisdictions. The Company has been audited by the Internal Revenue Service through 2016. With the exception of U.S. state jurisdictions and Canada, the Company is no longer subject to examination by tax authorities for the years through 2016. As of June 29, 2019,March 28, 2020, we believe it is reasonably possible that the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits will not significantly increase or decrease.
The Davey Tree Expert Company
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
June 29, 2019
(Amounts in thousands, except share data)

K.Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Comprehensive income (or loss) is comprised of net income (or net loss) and other components, including foreign currency translation adjustments and defined-benefitdefined benefit pension plan adjustments.
The Davey Tree Expert Company
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
March 28, 2020
(Amounts in thousands, except share data)

The following summarizes the components of other comprehensive income (loss) accumulated in shareholders’ equity for the three and six months ended June 29, 2019March 28, 2020 and the three and six months ended JuneMarch 30, 2018:2019:
Three Months Ended March 28, 2020 
Foreign
Currency
Translation
Adjustments
 
Defined
Benefit
Pension
Plans
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
Balance at January 1, 2020 $(4,633) $(770) $(5,403)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications      
Unrealized gains (losses) (1,971) 
 (1,971)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 
 38
 38
Tax effect 
 (10) (10)
Net of tax amount (1,971) 28
 (1,943)
Balance at March 28, 2020 $(6,604) $(742) $(7,346)
Three Months Ended June 29, 2019 
Foreign
Currency
Translation
Adjustments
 
Defined
Benefit
Pension
Plans
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
Balance at March 30, 2019 $(5,310) $829
 $(4,481)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications      
Unrealized gains $698
 $
 $698
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 
 (1,655) (1,655)
Tax effect 
 169
 169
Net of tax amount 698
 (1,486) (788)
Balance at June 29, 2019 $(4,612) $(657) $(5,269)

Three Months Ended March 30, 2019 
Foreign
Currency
Translation
Adjustments
 
Defined
Benefit
Pension
Plans
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
Balance at January 1, 2019 $(5,819) $785
 $(5,034)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications      
Unrealized gains (losses) 509
 
 509
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 
 60
 60
Tax effect 
 (16) (16)
Net of tax amount 509
 44
 553
Balance at March 30, 2019 $(5,310) $829
 $(4,481)
Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 
Foreign
Currency
Translation
Adjustments
 
Defined
Benefit
Pension
Plans
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
Balance at March 31, 2018 $(4,137) $(4,942) $(9,079)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications      
Unrealized losses $(747) $
 $(747)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 
 198
 198
Tax effect 
 (51) (51)
Net of tax amount (747) 147
 (600)
Balance at June 30, 2018 $(4,884) $(4,795) $(9,679)
The Davey Tree Expert Company
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
June 29, 2019
(Amounts in thousands, except share data)

K.Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (continued)
Six Months Ended June 29, 2019 
Foreign
Currency
Translation
Adjustments
 
Defined
Benefit
Pension
Plans
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
Balance at January 1, 2019 $(5,819) $785
 $(5,034)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications      
Unrealized gains $1,207
 $
 $1,207
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 
 (1,595) (1,595)
Tax effect 
 153
 153
Net of tax amount 1,207
 (1,442) (235)
Balance at June 29, 2019 $(4,612) $(657) $(5,269)
Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 
Foreign
Currency
Translation
Adjustments
 
Defined
Benefit
Pension
Plans
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
Balance at January 1, 2018 $(3,305) $(5,088) $(8,393)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications      
Unrealized losses $(1,579) $
 $(1,579)
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) 
 396
 396
Tax effect 
 (103) (103)
Net of tax amount (1,579) 293
 (1,286)
Balance at June 30, 2018 $(4,884) $(4,795) $(9,679)

The change in defined benefit pension plans of $(1,655) and $(1,595)$38 for the three and six months ended June 29, 2019March 28, 2020 and $198 and $396$60 for the three and six months ended JuneMarch 30, 20182019 is included in net periodic pension expense classified in the condensed consolidated statement of operations as general and administrative expense or other income (expense).
The Davey Tree Expert Company
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
June 29, 2019March 28, 2020
(Amounts in thousands, except share data)


L.Per Share Amounts and Common and Redeemable Shares Outstanding
We calculate our basic earnings per share by dividing net income or net loss by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share are calculated in a similar manner, but include the effect of dilutive securities. To the extent these securities are antidilutive, they are excluded from the calculation of earnings per share. The per share amounts were computed as follows:
 Three Months Ended
 March 28,
2020
 March 30,
2019
Income available to common shareholders:   
Net income (loss)$173
 $(493)
    
Weighted-average shares:   
Basic:   
Outstanding23,187
 22,910
Partially-paid share subscriptions
 162
Basic weighted-average shares23,187
 23,072
    
Diluted:   
Basic from above23,187
 23,072
Incremental shares from assumed:   
Exercise of stock subscription purchase rights
 119
Exercise of stock options and awards984
 827
Diluted weighted-average shares24,171
 24,018
    
Net income (loss) per share:   
Basic$.01
 $(.02)
    
Diluted$.01
 $(.02)

 Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
 June 29,
2019
 June 30,
2018
 June 29,
2019
 June 30,
2018
Income available to common shareholders:       
Net income$19,747
 $21,714
 $19,254
 $15,087
        
Weighted-average shares:       
Basic:       
Outstanding22,764
 22,926
 22,837
 24,077
Partially-paid share subscriptions151
 195
 302
 362
Basic weighted-average shares22,915
 23,121
 23,139
 24,439
        
Diluted:       
Basic from above22,915
 23,121
 23,139
 24,439
Incremental shares from assumed:       
Exercise of stock subscription purchase rights88
 140
 104
 143
Exercise of stock options and awards1,048
 1,046
 937
 979
Diluted weighted-average shares24,051
 24,307
 24,180
 25,561
        
Net income per share:       
Basic$.86
 $.94
 $.83
 $.62
        
Diluted$.82
 $.89
 $.80
 $.59
The potentially dilutive shares were excluded from the calculation of diluted net loss per share for the three months ended March 30, 2019 because their effect would have been anti-dilutive.


The Davey Tree Expert Company
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
June 29, 2019March 28, 2020
(Amounts in thousands, except share data)


L.Per Share Amounts and Common and Redeemable Shares Outstanding (continued)
Common and Redeemable Shares Outstanding--A summary of the activity of the common and redeemable shares outstanding for the sixthree months ended June 29, 2019March 28, 2020 follows:
 
Common
Shares
Net of Treasury
Shares
 
Redeemable
Shares
 Total
Shares outstanding at January 1, 202018,029,921
 5,146,882
 23,176,803
Shares purchased(215,384) (117,918) (333,302)
Shares sold110
 207,194
 207,304
Options and awards exercised15,669
 
 15,669
Shares outstanding at March 28, 202017,830,316
 5,236,158
 23,066,474
 
Common Shares
Net of Treasury Shares
 Redeemable Shares Total
Shares outstanding at January 1, 201917,238,497
 5,642,155
 22,880,652
Shares purchased(433,296) (569,267) (1,002,563)
Shares sold235,591
 223,675
 459,266
Stock subscription offering -- cash purchases270,607
 
 270,607
Options and awards exercised191,532
 
 191,532
Shares outstanding at June 29, 201917,502,931
 5,296,563
 22,799,494

On June 29, 2019,March 28, 2020, we had 22,799,49423,066,474 common and redeemable shares outstanding and employee options exercisable to purchase 1,039,125 common shares and partially-paid subscriptions for 603,832936,457 common shares.
Stock Subscription Offering--Beginning May 2012, the Company offered to eligible employees and nonemployee directors the right to subscribe to common shares of the Company at $9.85 per share in accordance with the provisions of The Davey Tree Expert Company 2004 Omnibus Stock Plan and the rules of the Compensation Committee of the Company's Board of Directors (collectively, the "plan"). The offering period ended on August 1, 2012 and resulted in the subscription of 1,275,428 common shares for $12,563 at $9.85 per share.
Under the plan, a participant in the offering purchasing common shares for an aggregate purchase price of less than $5 was required to pay with cash. All participants (excluding Company directors and officers) purchasing $5 or more of the common shares had an option to finance their purchase through a down-payment of at least 10% of the total purchase price and a seven-year promissory note for the balance due with interest at 2%. Payments on the promissory note can bewere made either by payroll deductions or annual lump-sum payments of both principal and interest.
Common shares purchased under the plan have beenwere pledged as security for the payment of the promissory note and the common shares willwere not be issued until the promissory note iswas paid-in-full. Dividends will bewere paid on all subscribed shares, subject to forfeiture to the extent that payment iswas not ultimately made for the shares.
All participants in the offering purchasing in excess of $5 of common shares were granted a "right" to purchase one additional common share at a price of $9.85 per share for every three3 common shares purchased under the plan. As a result of the stock subscription, employees were granted rights to purchase 423,600 common shares. Each right may becould have been exercised at the rate of one-seventh per year and will expireexpired seven years after the date that the right was granted. Employees maycould not exercise a right shouldif they ceaseceased to be employed by the Company. All rights expired in August 2019.
The Davey Tree Expert Company
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
March 28, 2020
(Amounts in thousands, except share data)

M.Operations by Business Segment
We provide a wide range of arboricultural, horticultural, environmental and consulting services to residential, utility, commercial and government entities throughout the United States and Canada. We have two2 reportable operating segments organized by type or class of customer: Residential and Commercial, and Utility.
The Davey Tree Expert Company
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
June 29, 2019
(Amounts in thousands, except share data)

M.Operations by Business Segment (continued)
Residential and Commercial--Residential and Commercial provides services to our residential and commercial customers including: the treatment, preservation, maintenance, removal and planting of trees, shrubs and other plant life; the practice of landscaping, grounds maintenance, tree surgery, tree feeding and tree spraying; the application of fertilizer, herbicides and insecticides; and natural resource management and consulting, forestry research and development, and environmental planning.
Utility--Utility is principally engaged in providing services to our utility customers--investor-owned, municipal utilities, and rural electric cooperatives--including: the practice of line-clearing and vegetation management around power lines and rights-of-way and chemical brush control; and natural resource management and consulting, forestry research and development, and environmental planning.
All other operating activities, including research, technical support and laboratory diagnostic facilities, are included in “All Other.”
Measurement of Segment Profit and Loss and Segment Assets--We evaluate performance and allocate resources based primarily on operating income and also actively manage business unit operating assets. Segment information, including reconciling adjustments, is presented consistent with the basis described in our 20182019 Annual Report.    
Segment information reconciled to the condensed consolidated financial statements follows:
 Utility 
Residential
and
Commercial
 
All
Other
 
Reconciling
Adjustments
  Consolidated
Three Months Ended March 28, 2020          
Revenues$185,749
 $101,953
 $578
 $
  $288,280
Income (loss) from operations15,632
 (5,661) (4,695) (1,342)(a) 3,934
Interest expense      (1,946)  (1,946)
Interest income      101
  101
Other income (expense), net      (1,899)  (1,899)
Income before income taxes         $190
Segment assets, total$291,426
 $221,956
 $
 $161,768
(b) $675,150
           
Three Months Ended March 30, 2019          
Revenues$140,469
 $107,395
 $25
 $
  $247,889
Income (loss) from operations5,880
 507
 (2,968) (453)(a) 2,966
Interest expense      (2,151)  (2,151)
Interest income      83
  83
Other income (expense), net      (1,655)  (1,655)
Loss before income tax benefit         $(757)
Segment assets, total$231,060
 $217,044
 $
 $117,374
(b) $565,478
The Davey Tree Expert Company
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
June 29, 2019March 28, 2020
(Amounts in thousands, except share data)


M.Operations by Business Segment (continued)
Segment information reconciled to consolidated external reporting information follows:
 Utility 
Residential and
Commercial
 
All
Other
 
Reconciling
Adjustments
  Consolidated
Three Months Ended June 29, 2019          
Revenues$151,192
 $149,970
 $272
 $
  $301,434
Income (loss) from operations9,995
 26,598
 (5,401) (910)(a) 30,282
Interest expense      (2,428)  (2,428)
Interest income      93
  93
Other income (expense), net      (3,153)  (3,153)
Income before income taxes         $24,794
Segment assets, total$235,687
 $233,220
 $
 $101,242
(b) $570,149
           
Three Months Ended June 30, 2018          
Revenues$128,496
 $141,465
 $688
 $
  $270,649
Income (loss) from operations6,265
 26,834
 (2,764) (535)(a) 29,800
Interest expense      (1,754)  (1,754)
Interest income      101
  101
Other income (expense), net      (1,052)  (1,052)
Income before income taxes         $27,095
Segment assets, total$197,287
 $222,638
 $
 $73,329
(b) $493,254
           
Six Months Ended June 29, 2019          
Revenues$291,661
 $257,365
 $297
 $
  $549,323
Income (loss) from operations15,875
 27,105
 (8,369) (1,363)(a) 33,248
Interest expense      (4,579)  (4,579)
Interest income      176
  176
Other income (expense), net      (4,808)  (4,808)
Income before income taxes         $24,037
Segment assets, total$235,687
 $233,220
 $
 $101,242
(b) $570,149
           
Six Months Ended June 30, 2018          
Revenues$247,183
 $230,810
 $1,307
 $
  $479,300
Income (loss) from operations8,079
 23,729
 (6,556) (1,118)(a) 24,134
Interest expense      (3,155)  (3,155)
Interest income      179
  179
Other income (expense), net      (2,714)  (2,714)
Income before income taxes         $18,444
Segment assets, total$197,287
 $222,638
 $
 $73,329
(b) $493,254
The Davey Tree Expert Company
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
June 29, 2019
(Amounts in thousands, except share data)

M.Operations by Business Segment (continued)
Reconciling adjustments from segment reporting to the condensed consolidated external financial reportingstatements include unallocated corporate items:
(a)Reclassification of depreciation expense and allocation of corporate expenses.
(b)
Corporate assets include cash, prepaid expenses, corporate facilities, enterprise-wide information systems and other nonoperating assets.
N.Revenue Recognition
We account forrecognize revenue in accordance with ASC Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers.
Nature of Performance Obligations and Significant Judgments
At contract inception, the Company assesses the goods and services promised in its contracts with customers and identifies a performance obligation for each promised good or service (or bundle of goods and services) that is distinct. To identify the performance obligations, the Company considers each of the goods or services promised in the contract regardless of whether they are explicitly stated or are implied by customary business practices.
Our contracts with our customers generally originate upon the completion of a quote for services for residential and commercial customers or the receipt of a purchase order (or similar work order) for utility customers. In some cases, our contracts are governed by master services agreements, in which case our contract under ASC 606 consists of the combination of the master services agreement and the quote/purchase order. Many of our contracts have a stated duration of one year or less or contain termination clauses that allow the customer to cancel the contract after a specified notice period, which is typically less than 90 days. Due to the fact that many of our arrangements allow the customer to terminate for convenience, the duration of the contract for revenue recognition purposes generally does not extend beyond the services that we have actually transferred. As a result, many of our contracts are, in effect, day-to-day or month-to-month contracts.
Disaggregation of Revenue
The following tables disaggregate our revenue for the three and six months ended June 29,March 28, 2020 and March 30, 2019 and June 30, 2018 by major sources:
Three Months Ended March 28, 2020 Utility 
Residential
and
Commercial
 All Other Consolidated
Type of service:        
  Tree and plant care $141,743
 $60,257
 $(25) $201,975
  Grounds maintenance 
 23,066
 
 23,066
  Storm damage services 523
 637
 
 1,160
  Consulting and other 43,483
 17,993
 603
 62,079
     Total revenues $185,749
 $101,953
 $578
 $288,280
         
Geography:        
  United States $177,087
 $95,052
 $578
 $272,717
  Canada 8,662
 6,901
 
 15,563
     Total revenues $185,749
 $101,953
 $578
 $288,280
Three Months Ended June 29, 2019 Utility Residential and Commercial All Other Consolidated
Type of service:        
  Tree and plant care $112,823
 $86,450
 $7
 $199,280
  Grounds maintenance 
 45,657
 
 45,657
  Storm damage services 152
 988
 
 1,140
  Consulting and other 38,217
 16,875
 265
 55,357
     Total revenues $151,192
 $149,970
 $272
 $301,434
Geography:        
  United States $140,701
 $139,437
 $272
 $280,410
  Canada 10,491
 10,533
 
 21,024
     Total revenues $151,192
 $149,970
 $272
 $301,434

The Davey Tree Expert Company
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
June 29, 2019March 28, 2020
(Amounts in thousands, except share data)

N.Revenue Recognition (continued)
Three Months Ended June 30, 2018 Utility Residential and Commercial All Other Consolidated
Type of service:        
  Tree and plant care $97,118
 $86,540
 $(26) $183,632
  Grounds maintenance 
 37,786
 
 37,786
  Storm damage services 621
 911
 
 1,532
  Consulting and other 30,757
 16,228
 714
 47,699
     Total revenues $128,496
 $141,465
 $688
 $270,649
Geography:        
  United States $118,661
 $129,905
 $688
 $249,254
  Canada 9,835
 11,560
 
 21,395
     Total revenues $128,496
 $141,465
 $688
 $270,649

Three Months Ended March 30, 2019 Utility 
Residential
and
Commercial
 All Other Consolidated
Type of service:        
  Tree and plant care $103,386
 $60,427
 $(11) $163,802
  Grounds maintenance 
 27,942
 
 27,942
  Storm damage services 1,072
 1,625
 
 2,697
  Consulting and other 36,011
 17,401
 36
 53,448
     Total revenues $140,469
 $107,395
 $25
 $247,889
         
Geography:        
  United States $129,882
 $100,999
 $25
 $230,906
  Canada 10,587
 6,396
 
 16,983
     Total revenues $140,469
 $107,395
 $25
 $247,889
Six Months Ended June 29, 2019 Utility Residential and Commercial All Other Consolidated
Type of service:        
  Tree and plant care $216,209
 $146,877
 $(4) $363,082
  Grounds maintenance 
 73,599
 
 73,599
  Storm damage services 1,224
 2,613
 
 3,837
  Consulting and other 74,228
 34,276
 301
 108,805
     Total revenues $291,661
 $257,365
 $297
 $549,323
Geography:        
  United States $270,583
 $240,436
 $297
 $511,316
  Canada 21,078
 16,929
 
 38,007
     Total revenues $291,661
 $257,365
 $297
 $549,323
The Davey Tree Expert Company
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
June 29, 2019
(Amounts in thousands, except share data)

N.Revenue Recognition (continued)
Six Months Ended June 30, 2018 Utility Residential and Commercial All Other Consolidated
Type of service:        
  Tree and plant care $183,435
 $142,937
 $(12) $326,360
  Grounds maintenance 
 60,588
 
 60,588
  Storm damage services 3,834
 1,810
 
 5,644
  Consulting and other 59,914
 25,475
 1,319
 86,708
     Total revenues $247,183
 $230,810
 $1,307
 $479,300
Geography:        
  United States $229,114
 $212,383
 $1,307
 $442,804
  Canada 18,069
 18,427
 
 36,496
     Total revenues $247,183
 $230,810
 $1,307
 $479,300

Contract Balances
Our contract liabilities consist of advance payments and billings in excess of costs incurred and deferred revenue. The Company has recognized $594 and $1,674$942 of revenue for the three and six months ended June 29,March 28, 2020 that was included in the contract liability balance at December 31, 2019 and $1,080 of revenue for the three months ended March 30, 2019 that was included in the contract liability balance at December 31, 2018 and $654 and $1,222 of revenue for the three and six months ended June 30, 2018 that was included in the contract liability balance at December 31, 2017.2018. Net contract liabilities consisted of the following:
 March 28,
2020
 December 31,
2019
Contract liabilities - current$4,320
 $3,129
Contract liabilities - noncurrent2,787
 2,705
     Net contract liabilities$7,107
 $5,834
 June 29,
2019
 December 31,
2018
Contract liabilities - current$4,440
 $2,907
Contract liabilities - noncurrent2,617
 2,287
     Net contract liabilities$7,057
 $5,194

O.Fair Value Measurements and Financial Instruments
FASB ASC 820, “Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures" (“Topic 820”) defines fair value based on the price that would be received to sell an asset or the exit price that would be paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Market participants are defined as buyers or sellers in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability that are independent of the reporting entity, knowledgeable and able and willing to transact for the asset or liability.
Valuation Hierarchy--Topic 820 establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes observable and unobservable inputs used to measure fair value. The hierarchy prioritizes the inputs into three broad levels:
Level 1 inputs are quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the entity has the ability to access.
The Davey Tree Expert Company
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
June 29, 2019March 28, 2020
(Amounts in thousands, except share data)


O.Fair Value Measurements and Financial Instruments (continued)
Level 2 inputs are observable inputs other than prices included in Level 1, such as quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar assets and liabilities in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated with observable market data.
Level 3 inputs are unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets and liabilities. This includes certain pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies and similar techniques that use significant unobservable inputs.
Our assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis at June 29, 2019March 28, 2020 were as follows:
    
Fair Value Measurements at
March 28, 2020 Using:
Assets and Liabilities Recorded at
Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
 
Total
Carrying
Value at
March 28,
2020
 
Quoted
Prices in
Active
Markets
(Level 1)
 
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
Assets:        
Assets invested for self-insurance, classified as other assets, noncurrent $14,152
 $14,152
 $
 $
Defined benefit pension plan assets 
 
 
 
Liabilities:        
Deferred compensation $3,013
 $
 $3,013
 $

    
Fair Value Measurements at
June 29, 2019 Using:
Assets and Liabilities Recorded at
Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
 
Total
Carrying
Value at
June 29,
2019
 
Quoted Prices
in
Active
Markets
(Level 1)
 
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
Assets:        
Assets invested for self-insurance, classified as other assets, noncurrent $12,552
 $12,552
 $
 $
Defined benefit pension plan assets 24
 
 24
 
         
Liabilities:        
Deferred compensation $2,563
 $
 $2,563
 $
Our assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis at December 31, 20182019 were as follows:
    
Fair Value Measurements at
December 31, 2019 Using:
Assets and Liabilities Recorded at
Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
 
Total
Carrying
Value at
December 31,
2019
 
Quoted
Prices in
Active
Markets
(Level 1)
 
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
Assets:        
Assets invested for self-insurance, classified as other assets, noncurrent $15,379
 $15,379
 $
 $
Defined benefit pension plan assets 3,758
 
 3,758
 
Liabilities:        
Deferred compensation $2,459
 $
 $2,459
 $

    
Fair Value Measurements at
December 31, 2018 Using:
Assets and Liabilities Recorded at
Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
 
Total
Carrying
Value at
December 31,
2018
 
Quoted Prices in
Active
Markets
(Level 1)
 
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
Assets:        
Assets invested for self-insurance, classified as other assets, noncurrent $15,379
 $15,379
 $
 $
Defined benefit pension plan assets 3,758
 
 3,758
 
         
Liabilities:        
Deferred compensation $2,459
 $
 $2,459
 $

The Davey Tree Expert Company
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
June 29, 2019
(Amounts in thousands, except share data)

O.Fair Value Measurements and Financial Instruments (continued)
The assets invested for self-insurance are money market funds--classifiedcertificates of deposit--classified as Level 1--based on quoted market prices of the identical underlying securities in active markets. The estimated fair value of the deferred compensation--classified as Level 2--is based on the value of the Company's common shares, determined by independent valuation.
The Davey Tree Expert Company
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
March 28, 2020
(Amounts in thousands, except share data)

Fair Value of Financial Instruments--The fair values of our current financial assets and current liabilities, including cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and accrued expenses, among others, approximate their reported carrying values because of their short-term nature. Financial instruments classified as noncurrent liabilities and their carrying values and fair values were as follows:
  March 28, 2020 December 31, 2019
  
Carrying
Value
 
Fair
Value
 
Carrying
Value
 
Fair
Value
Revolving credit facility, noncurrent $143,000
 $143,000
 $62,000
 $62,000
Senior unsecured notes, noncurrent 75,000
 84,935
 75,000
 79,558
Term loans, noncurrent 2,457
 2,820
 6,774
 7,124
Total $220,457
 $230,755
 $143,774
 $148,682
  June 29, 2019 December 31, 2018
  
Carrying
Value
 
Fair
Value
 
Carrying
Value
 
Fair
Value
Revolving credit facility, noncurrent $79,500
 $79,500
 $93,500
 $93,500
Senior unsecured notes, noncurrent 81,000
 84,616
 56,000
 56,002
Term loans, noncurrent 6,387
 6,744
 6,662
 6,868
Total $166,887
 $170,860
 $156,162
 $156,370

The carrying value of our revolving credit facility approximates fair value--classified as Level 2--as the interest rates on the amounts outstanding are variable. The fair value of our senior unsecured notes and term loans--classified as Level 2--is determined based on expected future weighted-average interest rates with the same remaining maturities.
Market Risk--In the normal course of business, we are exposed to market risk related to changes in foreign currency exchange rates, changes in interest rates and changes in fuel prices. We do not hold or issue derivative financial instruments for trading or speculative purposes. In prior years, we have used derivative financial instruments to manage risk, in part, associated with changes in interest rates and changes in fuel prices. Presently, we are not engaged in any hedging or derivative activities.
P.Commitments and Contingencies
We are party to a number of lawsuits, threatened lawsuits and other claims arising out of the normal course of business. On a quarterly basis, we assess our liabilities and contingencies in connection with outstanding legal proceedings utilizing the latest information available. Where it is probable that we will incur a loss and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated, we record a liability in our consolidated financial statements. These legal accruals may be increased or decreased to reflect any relevant developments on a quarterly basis. Where a loss is not probable or the amount of the loss is not estimable, we do not accruerecord a legal reserves,accrual, consistent with applicable accounting guidance. Based on information currently available to us, advice of counsel, and available insurance coverage, we believe that our established reservesaccruals are adequate and the liabilities arising from the legal proceedings will not have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial condition. We note, however, that in light of the inherent uncertainty in legal proceedings there can be no assurance that the ultimate resolution of a matter will not exceed established reserves.accruals. As a result, the outcome of a particular matter or a combination of matters may be material to our results of operations for a particular period, depending upon the size of the loss or our income for that particular period.
In November 2017, a suit was filed in Savannah, Georgia state court (“State Court”) against Davey Tree, its subsidiary, Wolf Tree, Inc. ("Wolf Tree"), a former Davey employee, two2 Wolf Tree employees, and a former Wolf Tree employee alleging various acts of negligence and seeking compensatory and punitive damages for wrongful death and assault
The Davey Tree Expert Company
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
June 29, 2019
(Amounts in thousands, except share data)

P.Commitments and Contingencies (continued)
and battery of the plaintiff’s husband, a Wolf Tree employee, who was shot and killed in August 2017.
The case was mediated unsuccessfullyDavey Tree Expert Company
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
March 28, 2020
(Amounts in December 2018 and was set for trial on January 22, 2019.thousands, except share data)

In July 2018, a related survival action was filed by the deceased’s estate against Davey Tree, its subsidiary, Wolf Tree, Inc., and four4 current and former employees in Savannah, Georgia, which arises out of the same allegations, seeks compensatory and punitive damages and also includes three3 Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act ("RICO") claims under Georgia law seeking compensatory damages, treble damages, and punitive damages. The 2018 case was removed to the United States District Court for the Southern District of Georgia, Savannah Division (“Federal Court”), on August 2, 2018 (“Federal Court”).2018. The Company filed a motion to dismiss the RICO claims. Plaintiffs filed a motion to remand the case to state court, which the Company has opposed.
The motions are pending.cases were mediated unsuccessfully in December 2018 and the State Court case was originally set for trial on January 22, 2019. However, as discussed below, all of the civil cases were later stayed on December 28, 2018 and currently remain stayed.
On December 6, 2018, a former Wolf Tree employee pled guilty to conspiracy to conceal, harbor, and shield illegal aliens. On December 21, 2018, the United States federal prosecutors filed a motion to stay both actions on the grounds that on December 13, 2018, an indictment was issued charging two2 former Wolf Tree employees and one1 other individual with various crimes, including conspiracy to murder the deceased. On December 17, 2018, the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Georgia informed the Company and Wolf Tree that they are also under investigation for potential violations of immigration and other laws relating to the subject matter of the ongoing criminal investigation referenced above. The Company and Wolf Tree are cooperating with the investigation.
On December 28, 2018, the State Court granted the United States’ motion to stay but indicated that it would nonetheless consider certain pending matters, including: (1) Plaintiff and a co-defendant’s motions that Davey Tree be forced to produce privileged documents and testimony, which had been submitted to a Special Master for recommendation; and (2) the Defendants’ motions for summary judgment. On January 11, 2019, the Special Master issued his recommendation that both Plaintiff and the co-defendant’s motions to force Davey to disclose privileged information be denied. The State Court judge has not yet moved on the recommendation. On January 29, 2019, the State Court heard oral argument on Defendants’ motions for summary judgment, and the motions remain pending.pending during the stay of the cases.
On January 28, 2019, the Federal Court also granted the United States’ motion to stay. On January 29, 2019, the State Court ordered the parties to return to mediation, which occurred on April 17, 2019 but was unsuccessful in resolving the matters.
In both cases, the Company has denied all liability and is vigorously defending the action. It also has retained separate counsel for some of the individual defendants, each of whom has denied all liability and also is vigorously defending the action.
PG&E Bankruptcy Filing
On January 29, 2019, Pacific Gas & Electric Company, and its parent company PG&E Corporation, our largest utility customer, filed voluntary bankruptcy petitions under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of California. PG&E accounted for approximately 12% of revenues during 2018,2019, and 11%12% in 2017.2018. As a utility company, PG&E serves residential and industrial customers in California and has an ongoing obligation to continue to serve its customers, and we continue to perform under our contracts with PG&E post-petition. As of the date of the bankruptcy filing, we had pre-petition accounts receivable of approximately $15,000 which we believe$15,000.
The Davey Tree Expert Company
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
March 28, 2020
(Amounts in thousands, except share data)

On January 31, 2020, PG&E filed a proposed reorganization agreement as part of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceeding. In the proposed plan, unsecured creditors, like Davey Tree, are proposed to be collectible.paid in full with interest accruing on the past amounts due at the federal judgment rate. The proposed reorganization agreement was approved to proceed by the bankruptcy court, but is still subject to the objection and confirmation process. PG&E has stated that it expects to complete the reorganization process by June 2020. While uncertainty exists as to the outcome of the bankruptcy proceedings, we do not anticipate PG&E's bankruptcy to have a material impact on our future cash flows and results of operations.
IndexNorthern California Wildfires
TheOn October 7, 2019 and October 8, 2019, four lawsuits were filed against multiple vegetation management contractors to PG&E, including Davey Tree, Expertfor damages resulting from the Northern California wildfires. The filing dates - exactly two years after the start of the fires - suggest that these lawsuits are intended to preserve any claims that might otherwise have become barred by the applicable statute of limitations. Davey Tree has not been served with these complaints at this time. Further, it is unclear at this time whether plaintiffs intend to prosecute these claims separately from the PG&E bankruptcy or not. In the PG&E bankruptcy, the Tort Committee, representing wildfire victims from both the 2017 and 2018 Northern California wildfires, served subpoenas on numerous contractors of PG&E, including Davey Tree Surgery Company, Davey Resource Group, and Davey Tree.
NotesIn addition, an action was brought against Davey Tree in Napa County Superior Court, entitled Donna Walker, et al. v. Davey Tree Surgery Company on August 8, 2019. On October 8, 2019, the court issued an order staying that action. The court deferred ruling on Davey’s demurrer and motion to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)dismiss the complaint based on the absence of PG&E as an indispensable party. The court instead stayed any activity in the case pending a status conference to be held on July 14, 2020, which is after the June 30, 2020 statutory deadline set for PG&E’s bankruptcy case to be resolved in order for PG&E to be eligible to participate in the Wildfire Fund established under Assembly Bill 1054.
June 29, 2019In all cases, the Company has denied all liability and will vigorously defend the actions.
(Amounts in thousands, except share data)

Q.The Davey 401KSOP and Employee Stock Ownership Plan
On March 15, 1979, the Company consummated a plan, which transferred control of the Company to its employees. As a part of this plan, the Company initially sold 120,000 common shares (presently, 23,040,000 common shares adjusted for stock splits) to its Employee Stock Ownership Trust (“ESOT”) for $2,700. The Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”), in conjunction with the related ESOT, provided for the grant to certain employees of certain ownership rights in, but not possession of, the common shares held by the trustee of the ESOT. Annual allocations of shares have been made to individual accounts established for the benefit of the participants.
Defined Contribution and Savings Plans--Most employees are eligible to participate in The Davey 401KSOP and ESOP Plan. Effective January 1, 1997, the plan commenced operations and retained the existing ESOP participant accounts and incorporated a deferred savings plan (a “401(k) plan”) feature. Participants in the 401(k) plan are allowed to make before-tax contributions, within Internal Revenue Service established limits, through payroll deductions. Effective January 1, 20092020, we match, in either cash or our common shares, 100% of the first one3 percent and 50% of the next three2 percent of each participant's before-tax contribution, limited to the first four5 percent of the employee’s compensation deferred each year. All nonbargaining domestic employees who attained age 21 and completed one year of service are eligible
The Davey Tree Expert Company
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
March 28, 2020
(Amounts in thousands, except share data)

to participate. In May 2004, we adopted the 401K Match Restoration Plan, a defined contribution plan that supplements the retirement benefits of certain employees that participate in the savings plan feature of The Davey 401KSOP and ESOP Plan, but are limited in contributions because of tax rules and regulations.
Our common shares are not listed or traded on an established public trading market, and market prices are, therefore, not available. Semiannually, an independent stock valuation firm determines the fair market value of our common shares based upon our performance and financial condition. The Davey 401KSOP and ESOP Plan includes a put option for shares of the Company’s common stock distributed from the plan. Shares are distributed from the Davey 401KSOP and ESOP Plan to former participants of the plan, their beneficiaries, donees or heirs (each, a “participant”). Since our common stock is not currently traded on an established securities market, if the owners of distributed shares desire to sell their shares, the Company is required to purchase the shares at fair value for two2 60-day periods after distribution of the shares from the Davey 401KSOP and ESOP. The fair value of distributed shares subject to the put option totaled $4,187$2,272 and $6,288$4,749 as of June 29, 2019March 28, 2020 and December 31, 2018,2019, respectively. The fair value of the shares held in the Davey 401KSOP and ESOP totaled $115,515$124,443 and $112,761$119,806 as of June 29, 2019March 28, 2020 and December 31, 2018,2019, respectively. Due to the Company’s obligation under the put option, the distributed shares subject to the put option and the shares held in the Davey 401KSOP and ESOP (collectively referred to as 401KSOP and ESOP related shares) are recorded at fair value, classified as temporary equity in the mezzanine section of the consolidated balance sheets and totaled $119,702$126,715 and $119,049$124,555 as of June 29, 2019March 28, 2020 and December 31, 2018,2019, respectively. Changes in the fair value of the 401KSOP and ESOP Plan related shares are reflected in retained earnings while net share activity associated with 401KSOP and ESOP Plan related shares are first reflected in additional paid-in capital and then retained earnings if additional paid-in capital is insufficient.
Item 2.Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
(Amounts in thousands, except share data)
Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations is provided as a supplement to the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements and notes to help provide an understanding of our financial condition, cash flows and results of operations.
We provide a wide range of arboricultural, horticultural, environmental and consulting services to residential, utility, commercial and government entities throughout the United States and Canada.
Our Business--Our operating results are reported in two segments:segments organized by type or class of customer: Residential and Commercial, and Utility. Residential and Commercial provides services to our residential and commercial customers including: the treatment, preservation, maintenance, removal and planting of trees, shrubs and other plant life; the practice of landscaping,

grounds maintenance, tree surgery, tree feeding and tree spraying; the application of fertilizer, herbicides and insecticides; and natural resource management and consulting, forestry research and development, and environmental planning. Utility is principally engaged in providing services to our utility customers--investor-owned, municipal utilities, and rural electric cooperatives--including: the practice of line-clearing and vegetation management around power lines and rights-of-way and chemical brush control;control, natural resource management and consulting, forestry research and development, and environmental planning. All other operating activities, including research, technical support and laboratory diagnostic facilities, are included in "All Other."

Impact of COVID-19
While the recent coronavirus ("COVID-19") pandemic did not have a material adverse effect on our reported results for our fiscal first quarter, the overall extent and duration of COVID-19 on businesses and economic activity generally remains unclear.
We have taken steps to support our employees and protect their health and safety, while also ensuring that our business can continue to operate and provide services to our customers. Where possible, we have transitioned our employees to work from home and implemented measures to ensure social distancing when providing services to our customers, including providing personal protective equipment and limiting contact within vehicles. We have also provided additional administrative leave for employees affected by COVID-19 directly or indirectly and have converted our 2020 Annual Meeting of Shareholders to a virtual-only format. We also drew $50,000 from our revolving credit facility to provide us with additional liquidity in light of of the uncertainty resulting from COVID-19.
The extent to which our operations may be impacted by COVID-19 will depend largely on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be accurately predicted, including new information which may emerge concerning the severity of the outbreak and actions by government authorities to contain the pandemic or treat its impact, among other things.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following table sets forth our consolidated results of operations as a percentage of revenues and the percentage change in dollar amounts of the results of operations for the periods presented.
Three Months Ended Six Months EndedThree Months Ended
June 29,
2019
 June 30,
2018
 
Percentage
Change
 June 29,
2019
 June 30,
2018
 
Percentage
Change
March 28,
2020
 March 30,
2019
 

Change
Revenues100.0 % 100.0 %  % 100.0 % 100.0 %  %100.0 % 100.0 %  %
                
Costs and expenses:                
Operating62.3
 62.0
 .3
 64.4
 65.2
 (.8)68.8
 67.0
 1.8
Selling16.8
 16.4
 .4
 17.6
 17.5
 .1
17.4
 18.7
 (1.3)
General and administrative6.2
 6.4
 (.2) 6.9
 7.3
 (.4)7.5
 7.7
 (.2)
Depreciation and amortization4.8
 5.1
 (.3) 5.2
 5.7
 (.5)5.0
 5.7
 (.7)
Gain on sale of assets, net(.1) (.9) .8
 (.2) (.7) .5
(.1) (.3) .2
                
Income from operations10.0
 11.0
 (1.0) 6.1
 5.0
 1.1
1.4
 1.2
 .2
                
Other income (expense):                
Interest expense(.8) (.6) (.2) (.8) (.7) (.1)(.7) (.9) .2
Interest income
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
Other, net(1.0) (.4) (.6) (1.0) (.5) (.5)(.6) (.6) 
                
Income before income taxes8.2
 10.0
 (1.8) 4.3
 3.8
 .5
Income (loss) before income taxes.1
 (.3) .4
                
Income taxes1.7
 2.0
 (.3) .9
 .7
 .2
Income taxes (benefit)
 (.1) .1
                
Net income6.6 % 8.0 % (1.4)% 3.5 % 3.1 % .4 %
Net income (loss).1 % (.2)% .3 %



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Second Quarter—
First Three Months—Three Months Ended June 29, 2019March 28, 2020 Compared to Three Months Ended JuneMarch 30, 2018

2019
Our results of operations for the three months ended June 29, 2019March 28, 2020 compared to the three months ended JuneMarch 30, 20182019 follows:
Three Months EndedThree Months Ended
June 29,
2019
 June 30,
2018
 Change 
Percentage
Change
March 28,
2020
 March 30,
2019
 Change 
Percentage
Change
Revenues$301,434
 $270,649
 $30,785
 11.4 %$288,280
 $247,889
 $40,391
 16.3 %
              
Costs and expenses:     
  
 
  
  
  
Operating187,778
 167,682
 20,096
 12.0
198,393
 166,016
 32,377
 19.5
Selling50,629
 44,317
 6,312
 14.2
50,112
 46,304
 3,808
 8.2
General and administrative18,671
 17,358
 1,313
 7.6
21,542
 19,044
 2,498
 13.1
Depreciation and amortization14,590
 13,938
 652
 4.7
14,604
 14,212
 392
 2.8
Gain on sale of assets, net(516) (2,446) 1,930
 (78.9)(305) (653) 348
 (53.3)
271,152
 240,849
 30,303
 12.6
284,346
 244,923
 39,423
 16.1


             
Income from operations30,282
 29,800
 482
 1.6
3,934
 2,966
 968
 32.6
Other income (expense): 
    
   
  
  
  
Interest expense(2,428) (1,754) (674) 38.4
(1,946) (2,151) 205
 (9.5)
Interest income93
 101
 (8) (7.9)101
 83
 18
 21.7
Other, net(3,153) (1,052) (2,101) 199.7
(1,899) (1,655) (244) 14.7
Income before income taxes24,794
 27,095
 (2,301) (8.5)
Income (loss) before income taxes190
 (757) 947
 (125.1)


             
Income taxes5,047
 5,381
 (334) (6.2)
Income taxes (benefit)17
 (264) 281
 (106.4)


             
Net income$19,747
 $21,714
 $(1,967) (9.1)%
Net income (loss)$173
 $(493) $666
 (135.1)%

Revenues--Revenues of $301,434$288,280 increased $30,785$40,391 compared with $270,649$247,889 in the second quarterfirst three months of 2018.2019. Utility Services increased $22,696$45,280 or 17.7% compared with the second quarter of 2018. The increase is attributable to new accounts as well as increased work year-over-year and price increases on existing accounts. Residential and Commercial Services increased $8,505 or 6.0% from the second quarter of 2018. Increases were primarily in grounds maintenance revenues.
Operating Expenses--Operating expenses of $187,778 increased $20,096 compared with the second quarter of 2018. Utility Services increased $13,280 or 13.8% compared with the second quarter of 2018 but, as a percentage of revenue, decreased to 72.3% from 74.8%. The increase is attributable to additional expenses for labor, fuel, equipment maintenance, and crew meals and lodging expenses, which were partially offset by a decrease in a subcontractor expense.Residential and Commercial Services increased $5,414 or 7.7% compared with the second quarter of 2018 and, as a percentage of revenue, increased to 50.4% from 49.5%. The increase is attributable to additional expenses for labor, equipment maintenance, subcontractor expense and tool and parts expense, which were partially offset by a decrease in materials expense.
Fuel costs of $9,480 increased $780, or 9.0%, from the $8,700 incurred in the second quarter of 2018 and impacted operating expenses within all segments. The $780 increase included usage increases approximating $190 and price increases approximating $590.
Selling Expenses--Selling expenses of $50,629 increased $6,312 compared with the second quarter of 2018 and, as a percentage of revenues, increased to 16.8% from 16.4%. Utility Services increased $4,475 or 33.2% over the second quarter of 2018 and, as a percentage of revenue, increased to 11.9% from 10.5%. The increase is attributable to
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increases in field management wages and incentive expense, travel expense and communication expense. Residential and Commercial Services increased $1,777 or 5.6% over the second quarter of 2018 but, as a percentage of revenue, decreased to 22.5% from 22.6%. Increases in field management wages and incentive expense, rent and communications expenses were partially offset by a decrease in office support wages.
General and Administrative Expenses--General and administrative expenses of $18,671 increased $1,313 from $17,358 in the second quarter of 2018. The increases are attributable to salary and incentive expense, travel and living expenses, computer expenses and general insurance expense and were partially offset by a decrease in professional services expense.
Depreciation and Amortization Expense--Depreciation and amortization expense of $14,590 increased $652 from $13,938 incurred in the second quarter of 2018, primarily due to increased capital expenditures and purchases of businesses in recent years.
Gain on the Sale of Assets, Net--Gain on the sale of assets of $516 for the second quarter of 2019 decreased $1,930 from the $2,446 gain in the second quarter of 2018. We sold fewer units of equipment and experienced a lower average gain per unit in the second quarter of 2019 as compared with the second quarter of 2018. In the second quarter of 2018, we also sold a parcel of real estate at a gain, while we did not have any real estate sales in the second quarter of 2019.
Interest Expense--Interest expense of $2,428 increased $674 from the $1,754 incurred in the second quarter of 2018.The increase is attributable to higher interest rates and higher average debt levels necessary to fund operations and capital expenditures during the second quarter of 2019, as compared with the second quarter of 2018.
Other, Net--Other, net, of $3,153 increased $2,101 from the $1,052 incurred in the second quarter of 2018 and consisted of nonoperating income and expense, including foreign currency transaction gains/losses on the intercompany account balances of our Canadian operations.
Income Taxes--Income taxes for the second quarter of 2019 were $5,047, as compared to $5,381 for the second quarter of 2018. Our tax provision for interim periods is determined using an estimate of our annual effective tax rate adjusted for discrete items, if any, that are taken into account in the relevant period. The effective tax rate as of the second quarter of 2019 was 20.4%, as compared with the second quarter of 2018 of 19.9%.
Net Income--Net income of $19,747 for the second quarter of 2019 was $1,967 less than the $21,714 for the second quarter of 2018.
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First Half—Six Months Ended June 29, 2019 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2018
Our results of operations for the six months ended June 29, 2019 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2018 follows:
 Six Months Ended
 June 29,
2019
 June 30,
2018
 Change 
Percentage
Change
Revenues$549,323
 $479,300
 $70,023
 14.6 %
        
Costs and expenses: 
  
  
  
Operating353,794
 312,305
 41,489
 13.3
Selling96,933
 83,974
 12,959
 15.4
General and administrative37,715
 35,076
 2,639
 7.5
Depreciation and amortization28,802
 27,059
 1,743
 6.4
Gain on sale of assets, net(1,169) (3,248) 2,079
 (64.0)
 516,075
 455,166
 60,909
 13.4
        
Income from operations33,248
 24,134
 9,114
 37.8
Other income (expense): 
  
  
  
Interest expense(4,579) (3,155) (1,424) 45.1
Interest income176
 179
 (3) (1.7)
Other, net(4,808) (2,714) (2,094) 77.2
Income before income taxes24,037
 18,444
 5,593
 30.3
        
Income taxes4,783
 3,357
 1,426
 42.5
        
Net income$19,254
 $15,087
 $4,167
 27.6 %
Revenues--Revenues of $549,323 increased $70,023 compared with $479,300 in the first half of 2018. Utility Services increased $44,478 or 18.0%32.2% compared with the first halfthree months of 2018.2019. The increase is attributable to new accounts, as well as increased work year-over-year and price increases on existing accounts within both our U.S. and Canadian operations. Most of our Utility Services segment work has been deemed essential services and has not been significantly affected by COVID-19. Residential and Commercial Services increased $26,555decreased $5,442 or 11.5% from the first half of 2018. Increases were predominately in tree and plant care, consulting and grounds maintenance.
Operating Expenses--Operating expenses of $353,794 increased $41,4895.1% compared with the first halfthree months of 2018 but,2019. Decreases were predominately in grounds maintenance and storm work. While our Residential and Commercial Services segment work was deemed essential services in most states, we have experienced temporary shutdowns or work restrictions related to the COVID-19 in a few states and certain Canadian provinces. Where possible, Residential and Commercial Services employees affected by a shutdown or work restrictions have been reassigned to assist with Utility Services operations.
Operating Expenses--Operating expenses of $198,393 increased $32,377 compared with the first three months of 2019 and, as a percentage of revenues, decreasedincreased to 64.4%68.8% from 65.2%67.0%. Utility Services increased $25,316$32,616 or 13.5%31.6% compared with the first halfthree months of 20182019 but, as a percentage of revenue, decreased to 73.0%73.2% from 75.8%73.5%. The increase was attributable to additional labor expense, equipment maintenance expense, fuel expense, subcontractor expense and meals and lodging expense, which were partially offset by decreases in subcontractor and materials expenses.expense.Residential and Commercial Services increased $15,982decreased $2,015 or 13.1%3.2% compared with the first halfthree months of 2018 and,2019 but, as a percentage of revenue, increased to 53.7%59.6% from 53.0%58.4%. IncreasesThe decrease was
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attributable to decreases in subcontractor expense, materials expense and chemical expense, offset by increases in labor expense, fuel, and equipment maintenance expense, subcontractor expense and meals and lodging expense were partially offset by a decrease in materials expense.
Operating expenses for the quarter also included $812 of expenses related directly to COVID-19, including $762 for additional administrative leave offered to employees who have been unable to work due to COVID-19 imposed restrictions whether from the virus itself or government imposed restrictions or closures.
Fuel costs of $17,001$8,036 increased $1,359,$515, or 8.7%6.8%, from the $15,642$7,521 incurred in the first halfthree months of 20182019 and impacted operating expenses within all segments. The $1,359$515 increase included usage increases approximating $439$613 and price increasesdecreases approximating $920.$98. While COVID-19 did not have a significant impact on our fuel costs for the first quarter, we anticipate that cost savings will potentially be recognized in future quarters due in part to current economic issues affecting oil prices and the effect of COVID-19 on our Residential and Commercial operations.
Selling Expenses--Selling expenses of $96,933$50,112 increased $12,959$3,808 compared with the first halfthree months of 2018 and,2019 but, as a percentage of revenue, increaseddecreased to 17.6%17.4% from 17.5%18.7%. Utility Services increased $9,080$2,329 or 34.3%13.2% over the first halfthree months of 2018 and,2019 but, as a percentage of revenue, increaseddecreased to 12.2%10.7% from 10.7%12.5%. The increase was attributable to
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additional field management wages and incentive expense, rent expense, traveloffice lease expense and communicationscommunication expense. Residential and Commercial Services experienced an increase of $3,918$1,429 or 6.6%4.8% over the first halfthree months of 2018 but,2019 and, as a percentage of revenue, decreasedincreased to 24.6%30.5% from 25.7%27.6%. IncreasesThe increase was attributable to increases in field management wages and incentive expense, office rent expense, field management travellease expense, and marketing expense were partially offset by a decrease in office support wages.travel expense.
General and Administrative Expenses--General and administrative expenses of $37,715$21,542 increased $2,639$2,498 from $35,076$19,044 in the first halfthree months of 2018. Increases2019. The increase was primarily attributable to increases in salary and incentive expense, computer expense and travel expense, general insurance expense and rent expense were partially offset by a decrease in professional services expense.
Depreciation and Amortization Expense--Depreciation and amortization expense of $28,802$14,604 increased $1,743$392 from $27,059$14,212 incurred in the first halfthree months of 2018.2019. The increase was attributable to higher capital expenditures necessary to support the business and purchases of businesses in recent years.years necessary to support the business.
Gain on the Sale of Assets, Net--Gain on the sale of assets of $1,169$305 for the first halfthree months of 20192020 decreased $2,079$348 from the $3,248$653 gain in the first halfthree months of 2018.2019. We sold morefewer individual units of equipment during the first halfthree months of 20192020 as compared with the first halfthree months of 2018, but experienced2019 at a lower average gain per unit. In 2018, we also sold a parcel of real estate at a gain, while we did not have any real estate sales in the first half of 2019.
Interest Expense--Interest expense of $4,579 increased $1,424$1,946 decreased $205 from the $3,155$2,151 incurred in the first halfthree months of 2018.2019.The increasedecrease is attributable to higherlower interest rates and higher average debt levels during the first sixthree months of 2019,2020, as compared with the first sixthree months of 2018.2019.
Other, Net--Other expense, net, of $4,808$1,899 increased $2,094$244 from the $2,714$1,655 expense incurred in the first halfthree months of 20182019 and consisted of nonoperating income and expense, including foreign currency gains/losses on the intercompany account balances of our Canadian operations.
Income Taxes--Income taxes for the first halfthree months of 20192020 were $4,783,$17, as compared to $3,357a tax benefit of $264 for the first halfthree months of 2018.2019. Our tax provision for interim periods is determined using an estimate of our annual effective tax rate adjusted for discrete items, if any, that are taken into account in the relevant period. The effective tax rate for the first halfthree months of 2019 is 19.9%2020 was 28.5%. Our effective tax rate for the first halfthree months of 20182019 was 18.2%28.3%. The change in the effective tax rate from statutory tax rates is primarily due to the impact of state and local taxes which are partially offset by favorable discrete items.
Net Income--Net income of $19,254$173 for the first halfthree months of 20192020 was $4,167$666 more than the net incomeloss of $15,087$493 for the first halfthree months of 2018.2019.
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LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Our principal financial requirements are for capital spending, working capital and business acquisitions. Cash generated from operations, our revolving credit facility and note issuances are our primary sources of capital.
Cash Flow Summary
Our cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities for the sixthree months endedJune 29, March 28, 2020 and March 30, 2019 and June 30, 2018 follow:
Six Months EndedThree Months Ended
June 29,
2019
 June 30,
2018
March 28,
2020
 March 30,
2019
Cash provided by (used in):      
Operating activities$44,286
 $22,662
$2,768
 $11,428
Investing activities(38,817) (38,614)(21,012) (24,977)
Financing activities(12,187) 15,314
74,173
 17,564
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash114
 
(100) (12)
Decrease in cash$(6,604) $(638)
Increase in cash$55,829
 $4,003
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Cash Provided By Operating Activities--Cash provided by operating activities was $44,286$2,768 for the first sixthree months of 2019,2020, or $21,624 more$8,660 less than the $22,662$11,428 provided in the first sixthree months of 2018.2019. The $21,624 increase$8,660 decrease in operating cash flow was primarily attributable to a decreasechange of $9,712$19,095 related to accounts receivable, partially offset by an increase of $4,361 related to prepaid expenses, a decrease in cash used for accounts payable and accrued expenses of $5,245 and a $6,466the change in other assets and liabilities, partially offset by an increase of $6,362 in cash used by accounts receivable.$5,673 related to self-insurance reserves.
Overall, accounts receivable increased $15,960$17,161 during the first sixthree months of 2019,2020, as compared to an increasea decrease of $9,598$1,934 during the first sixthree months of 2018.2019. With respect to the change in accounts receivable arising from business levels, the “days-sales-outstanding” in accounts receivable (sometimes referred to as “DSO”) at the end of the first sixthree months of 20192020 increased by foursix days to 6478 days, when compared to 6072 days at the end of the first sixthree months of 2018,2019, with the current six monthsperiods being impacted by the pre-petition receivables of approximately $15,000 from PG&E. DSO excluding PG&E pre-petition receivables would be 6074 and 66 days at the end of the first sixthree months of 2020 and 2019, respectively.
Prepaid expenses decreased $8,176 in the first three months of 2020, or $4,361 more than the $3,815 decrease in the first three months of 2019. The decrease was primarily related to the reduction of prepaid payroll taxes.
Accounts payable and accrued expenses decreased $609$7,532 in the first sixthree months of 2019,2020, or $9,712$5,245 less than the $10,321$12,777 decrease in the first sixthree months of 2018.2019. Decreases in trade payablesaccrued employee compensation and employee compensationadvance payments from customers were partially offset by increases in income taxes, advance payments from customers,trade payables and taxes other than income.payable. Self-insurance reserves increased $1,690$4,408 in the first sixthree months of 2019,2020, which was $276$5,673 more than the increasedecrease of $1,414$1,265 experienced in the first sixthree months of 2018.2019.
Operating assetsAs we cannot predict the duration or scope of the COVID-19 pandemic and liabilities other, net, provided $1,661 ofits impact on our customers and suppliers (or workforce), the negative financial impact to our results cannot be reasonably estimated, but could be material.  We are actively managing the business to maintain cash for the first six months of 2019 as compared with using $4,805 of cash for the first six months of 2018. The $6,466 net change related primarilyflow and we have significant liquidity.  We believe that these factors will allow us to decreases in operating supplies, prepaid expenses, prepaid income taxes and assets invested for self-insurance.meet our anticipated funding requirements.
Cash Used In Investing Activities--Cash used in investing activities for the first sixthree months of 20192020 was $38,817,$21,012, or $203$3,965 less than the $38,614$24,977 used during the first sixthree months of 2018.2019. The decrease was primarily the result of decreases in capital expenditures for equipment
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of $3,036 partially offset by an increase for$3,700 and a decrease in purchases of businesses of $486 and$1,090, which was partially offset by a decrease in proceeds from the sales of fixed assets of $2,762.$228.
Cash (Used In) Provided ByUsed In Financing Activities--Cash used in financing activities of $12,187$74,173 increased $27,501$56,609 during the first sixthree months of 20192020 as compared with $15,314$17,564 of cash provided during the first sixthree months of 2018.2019. During the first sixthree months of 2019,2020, our revolving credit facility, net used $14,000provided $81,000 in cash as compared with $39,000 provided$4,000 used during the first sixthree months of 2018.2019. We use the credit facility primarily for capital expenditures, redemptions of shares and payments of notes payable related to acquisitions. We drew $50,000 from our revolving credit facility to provide additional liquidity as a precaution because of uncertainty resulting from COVID-19. Notes payable used a net $2,700, during the first three months of 2020, a decrease of $25,370 when compared to the $22,670 provided $12,486,in the first three months of 2019, including $25,000 of cash provided by the issuance of 4.00% Senior Notes during the first sixthree months of 2019, an increase of $21,518 when compared to the $9,032 used in the first six months of 2018. The proceeds of the 4.00% Senior Notes were used to pay down the revolving credit facility.2019. Treasury share transactions (purchases and sales) used $8,643$2,845 for the first sixthree months of 2019, $4,7932020, $3,048 less than the $13,436 used$203 provided in the first sixthree months of 2018, and included $298 of cash received from our common share subscriptions.2019. Dividends paid of $1,170$575 during the first sixthree months of 20192020 decreased $48$15 as compared with $1,218$590 paid in the first sixthree months of 2018.2019.
The Company currently repurchases common shares at the shareholders’ requestrequests in accordance with the terms of the Davey 401KSOP and ESOP Plan and also repurchases common shares from time to time at the Company’s discretion. The amount of common shares offered to the Company for repurchase by the holders of shares distributed from the Davey 401KSOP and ESOP Plan is not within the control of the Company, but is at the discretion of the shareholders. The Company expects to continue to repurchase its common shares, as offered by its shareholders from time to time, at their then current fair value. However, other than for repurchases pursuant to the put option under Thethe Davey 401KSOP and ESOP Plan, as described in Note Q, such purchases are not required, and the Company retains the right to discontinue them at any time. Repurchases of redeemable common shares at the shareholders' request approximated $8,683$49 and $20,179$284 during the sixthree months ended June 29,March 28, 2020 and March 30, 2019, and June 30, 2018, respectively. Share repurchases, other than redeemable common shares, approximated $12,446$8,012 and $6,177$4,146 during the sixthree months ended June 29,March 28, 2020 and March 30, 2019, and June 30, 2018, respectively.

Contractual Obligations Summary and Commercial Commitments
As of June 29, 2019 and December 31, 2018,March 28, 2020, total commitments related to issued letters of credit were $72,236,$81,618, of which $2,788$2,877 were issued under the revolving credit facility, $67,438$76,732 were issued under the AR Securitization program, and $2,009 were issued under short-term lines of credit. As of December 31, 2019, total commitments related to issued LCs were $81,619, of which $2,877 were issued under the revolving credit facility, $76,732 were issued under the AR Securitization program, and $2,010 were issued under short-term lines of credit.
Also, as is common in our industry, we have performance obligations that are supported by surety bonds, which expire during 20192020 through 2023. We intend to renew the surety bonds where appropriate and as necessary.
Capital Resources
Cash generated from operations and our revolving credit facility are our primary sources of capital.
Business seasonality traditionally results in higher revenues during the second and third quarters as compared with the first and fourth quarters of the year, while our methods of accounting for fixed costs, such as depreciation and amortization expense, rent and interest expense, are not significantly impacted by business seasonality. Capital resources during these periods are equally affected. We satisfy seasonal working capital needs and other financing requirements with the revolving credit facility and other short-term lines of credit. We are continually reviewing our existing sources of financing and evaluating alternatives. At June 29, 2019,March 28, 2020, we had working capital of $117,978,$185,827, and short-term lines of credit approximating $3,095$9,059 and $167,712$104,123 available under our revolving credit facility.

For more information regarding our outstanding debt, see Note F, Long-Term Debt and Commitments Related to Letters of Credit.
We believe our sources of capital, at this time, provide us with the financial flexibility to meet our capital-spending plans and to continue to complete business acquisitions for at least the next twelve months and for the reasonably foreseeable future. However, we cannot predict the full extent of the potential impact resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic on our business, results of operations and sources of capital.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES
Our consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. The preparation of these financial statements requires the use of estimates, judgments and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the periods presented.
As discussed in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018,2019, we believe that our policies related to revenue recognition, the allowance for doubtful accounts, stock valuation and self-insurance reserves are our “critical accounting policies and estimates”--those most important to the financial presentations and those that require the most difficult, subjective or complex judgments.
On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates and assumptions, including those related to accounts receivable, specifically those receivables under contractual arrangements primarily with Utility customers; allowance for doubtful accounts; and self-insurance reserves. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other factors that we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results could differ from these estimates.
NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This quarterly report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. These statements relate to future events or our future financial performance.  In some cases, forward-looking statements may be identified by terminology such as "may," "will," "should," "expects," "plans," "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," "predicts," "potential," "continue" or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. These statements are only predictions and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our or our industry's actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to differ materially from what is expressed or implied in these forward-looking statements. Some important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements, some of which have been, and may further be, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic include:

The coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) has impacted, and could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, financial position or cash flows.
We may be unable to attract and retain a sufficient number of qualified employees for our field operations, and we may be unable to attract and retain qualified management personnel.
We have significant contracts with our utility, commercial and government customers that include liability risk exposure as part of those contracts. Consequently, we have substantial excess-umbrella liability insurance, and increases in the cost of obtaining adequate insurance, or the inadequacy of our self-insurance accrualsreserves or insurance coverages, could negatively impact our liquidity and financial condition.
The unavailability or cancellation of third-party insurance coverage may have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations as well as disrupt our operations.

We could be materially adversely affected by wildfires in California and other areas as well as other severe weather events and natural disasters, including negative impacts to our business, reputation, financial condition, results of operations, liquidity and cash flows.
Our business, other than tree services to utility customers, is highly seasonal and weather dependent.
Significant customers, particularly utilities, may experience financial difficulties, resulting in payment delays or delinquencies.
We are subject to litigation and third-party and governmental regulatory claims and adverse litigation judgments or settlements resulting from those claims could materially adversely affect our business.
Significant increases in fuel prices for extended periods of time will increase our operating expenses.
We are subject to intense competition.
Various economic factors may adversely impact our customers’ spending and pricing for our services, and impede our collection of accounts receivable.
The impact of regulations initiated as a response to possible changing climate conditions could have a negative effect on our results of operations or our financial condition.
The seasonal nature of our business and changes in general and local economic conditions, among other factors, may cause our quarterly results to fluctuate, and our prior performance is not necessarily indicative of future results.
We may misjudge a competitive bid and be contractually bound to an unprofitable contract.
A disruption in our information technology systems, including a disruption related to cybersecurity, or the impact of costs incurred to comply with cybersecurity or data privacy regulations, could adversely affect our financial performance.
We are dependent, in part, on our reputation of quality, integrity and performance. If our reputation is damaged, we may be adversely affected.
Because no public market exists for our common shares, the ability of shareholders to sell their common shares is limited.
Our failure to comply with environmental laws could result in significant liabilities, fines and/or penalties.
We may encounter difficulties obtaining surety bonds or letters of credit necessary to support our operations.
The uncertainties in the credit and financial markets may limit our access to capital.
Fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates may have a material adverse impact on our operating results.
Significant increases in health care costs could negatively impact our results of operations or financial position.
Our facilities could be damaged or our operations could be disrupted, or our customers or vendors may be adversely affected, by events such as natural disasters, pandemics, such as COVID-19, terrorist attacks or other external events.
Our inability to properly verify the employment eligibility of our employees could adversely affect our business.
Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. We are under no duty to update any of the forward-looking statements after the date of this quarterly report on Form 10-Q to conform these statements to actual future results.

The factors described above, as well as other factors that may adversely impact our actual results, are discussed in "Part I - Item 1A. Risk Factors." of our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018.2019.

Item 3.Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk.
DuringWith the six months ended June 29, 2019,exception of the impacts of COVID-19, which are discussed elsewhere in this document, there have been no material changes in our reported market risks or risk management policies since the market risk previously presented infiling of our annual report2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K, forwhich was filed with the year ended December 31, 2018.Securities and Exchange Commission on March 9. 2020.
Item 4.Controls and Procedures.
(a) Management’s Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
As of the end of the period covered by this report, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)). Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the reasonable assurance level as of the end of the period covered by this report in ensuring that information required to be disclosed in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms and is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
(b) Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There wereIn response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we have required certain employees, some of whom are involved in the operation of our internal controls over financial reporting, to work from home. Despite working remotely, there have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the fiscalfirst quarter ended June 29, 2019March 28, 2020 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
The Davey Tree Expert Company
Part II.Other Information
Items 3, 4 and 5 are not applicable.
Item 1.Legal Proceedings.
On a quarterly basis, we assess our liabilities and contingencies in connection with outstanding legal proceedings utilizing the latest information available. Where it is probable that we will incur a loss and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated, we record a liability in our consolidated financial statements. These legal accruals may be increased or decreased to reflect any relevant developments on a quarterly basis. Where a loss is not probable or the amount of the loss is not estimable, we do not record a legal accrual, consistent with applicable accounting guidance. Based on information currently available to us, advice of counsel, and available insurance coverage, we believe that our established accruals are adequate and the liabilities arising from the legal proceedings will not have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial condition. We note, however, that in light of the inherent uncertainty in legal proceedings there can be no assurance that the ultimate resolution of a matter will not exceed established accruals. As a result, the outcome of a particular matter or a combination of matters may be material to our results of operations for a particular period, depending upon the size of the loss or our income for that particular period.
In November 2017, a suit was filed in Savannah, Georgia state court (“State Court”) against Davey Tree, its subsidiary, Wolf Tree, Inc. ("Wolf Tree"), a former Davey employee, two Wolf Tree employees, and a former Wolf Tree employee alleging various acts of negligence and seeking

compensatory and punitive damages for wrongful death and assault and battery of the plaintiff’s husband, a Wolf Tree employee, who was shot and killed in August 2017. The case was mediated unsuccessfully in December 2018 and was set for trial on January 22, 2019.

In July 2018, a related survival action was filed by the deceased’s estate against Davey Tree, its subsidiary, Wolf Tree, Inc., and four current and former employees in Savannah, Georgia, which arises out of the same allegations, seeks compensatory and punitive damages and also includes three RICORacketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act ("RICO") claims under Georgia law seeking compensatory damages, treble damages, and punitive damages. The 2018 case was removed to the United States District Court for the Southern District of Georgia, Savannah Division (“Federal Court”), on August 2, 2018 (“Federal Court”).2018. The Company filed a motion to dismiss the RICO claims. Plaintiffs filed a motion to remand the case to state court, which the Company has opposed.
The motions are pending.cases were mediated unsuccessfully in December 2018 and the State Court case was originally set for trial on January 22, 2019. However, as discussed below, all of the civil cases were later stayed on December 28, 2018 and currently remain stayed.
On December 6, 2018, a former Wolf Tree employee pled guilty to conspiracy to conceal, harbor, and shield illegal aliens. On December 21, 2018, the United States federal prosecutors filed a motion to stay both actions on the grounds that on December 13, 2018, an indictment was issued charging two former Wolf Tree employees and one other individual with various crimes, including conspiracy to murder the deceased. On December 17, 2018, the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Georgia informed the Company and Wolf Tree that they are also under investigation for potential violations of immigration and other laws relating to the subject matter of the ongoing criminal investigation referenced above. The Company and Wolf Tree are cooperating with the investigation.
On December 28, 2018, the State Court granted the United States’ motion to stay but indicated that it would nonetheless consider certain pending matters, including: (1) Plaintiff and a co-defendant’s motions that Davey Tree be forced to produce privileged documents and testimony, which had been submitted to a Special Master for recommendation; and (2) the Defendants’ motions for summary judgment. On January 11, 2019, the Special Master issued his recommendation that both Plaintiff and the co-defendant’s motions to force Davey to disclose privileged information be denied. The State Court judge has not yet moved on the recommendation. On January 29, 2019, the State Court heard oral argument on Defendants’ motions for summary judgment, and the motions remain pending.pending during the stay of the cases.
On January 28, 2019, the Federal Court also granted the United States’ motion to stay. On January 29, 2019, the State Court ordered the parties to return to mediation, which occurred on April 17, 2019 but was unsuccessful in resolving the matters.
In both cases, the Company has denied all liability and is vigorously defending the action. It also has retained separate counsel for some of the individual defendants, each of whom has denied all liability and also is vigorously defending the action.
Item 1A.Risk Factors.
Our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2018,2019, includes a detailed discussion of our risk factors. There have been no material changes to the risk factors as previously disclosed other than as described below. However, some of the risk factors disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 have been, and we expect will continue to further be, exacerbated by the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.



Our business, results of operations, financial position or cash flow could in the future be materially adversely impacted by the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19).
The global spread of the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) has created significant volatility and uncertainty and economic disruption. The extent to which COVID-19 impacts our business, operations and financial results will depend on numerous evolving factors that we may not be able to accurately predict including: the duration and scope of the pandemic; the impact of the pandemic on economic activity; government imposed restrictions in response to the pandemic, including the temporary shutdowns and work restrictions related to COVID-19 in a few states and certain Canadian provinces impacting our Residential and Commercial Services segment; the effect on our customers and their demand for our services; and the ability of our customers to pay for our services. Clients may slow down decision making, delay planned work or seek to terminate existing agreements. The degree of impact of COVID-19 on our customer sales demand will depend on the extent and duration of the economic contraction.
We have taken steps to support our employees and protect their health and safety, while also ensuring that our business can continue to operate and provide services to our customers. Where possible, we have transitioned our employees to work from home and implemented measures to ensure social distancing when providing services to our customers. The resources available to employees working remotely may not enable them to maintain the same level of productivity and efficiency, and these and other employees may face additional demands on their time, such as increased responsibilities resulting from school closures or the illness of family members. Our increased reliance on remote access to our information systems could also increase our exposure to potential data breaches. There is no certainty that such measures will be sufficient to mitigate the risks posed by COVID-19, in which case our employees may become sick, our ability to perform critical functions could be harmed, and our business and operations could be negatively impacted.
While COVID-19 did not have a material adverse effect on our reported results for the first quarter of 2020, we are unable to predict the ultimate impact that it may have on our business, including how it will impact our customers, employees, supply chain and liquidity.
Item 2.Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds.
The following table provides information on purchases of our common shares outstanding made by us during the first sixthree months of 2019.2020.
Period 
Total
Number of
Shares
Purchased
 
Average
Price
Paid per
Share
 
Total Number of
Shares Purchased
as Part of Publicly
Announced Plans
or Programs
 
Maximum Number (or
Approximate Dollar
Value) of Shares that
May Yet Be Purchased
Under the Plans or
Programs
Fiscal 2019        
January 1 to January 26 624
 $19.70
  954,492
January 27 to February 23 1,165
 21.10
  954,492
February 24 to March 30 208,289
 21.10
  954,492
Total First Quarter 210,078
 21.10
   
         
March 31 to April 27 375,434
 21.10
  954,492
April 28 to May 25 180,505
 21.10
  954,492
May 26 to June 29 236,546
 21.10
 41,448 913,044
Total Second Quarter 792,485
 21.10
 41,448  
         
Total Year-to-Date 1,002,563
 $21.10
 41,448  
Period 
Total
Number of
Shares
Purchased
 
Average
Price
Paid per
Share
 
Total Number of
Shares Purchased
as Part of Publicly
Announced Plans
or Programs
 
Maximum Number of
Shares that
May Yet Be Purchased
Under the Plans or
Programs
Fiscal 2019        
January 1 to January 25 1,005
 $22.60
  866,570
January 26 to February 22 645
 22.60
  866,570
February 23 to March 28 331,652
 24.20
  866,570
Total First Quarter 333,302
 24.19
   
         
Total Year-to-Date 333,302
 $24.19
   
Our common shares are not listed or traded on an established public trading market and market prices are, therefore, not available. Semiannually, for purposes of the Davey 401KSOP and ESOP, the fair market value of our common shares is determined by an independent stock valuation firm, based upon our performance and financial condition, using a peer group of comparable companies selected by that firm. The peer group

currently consists of: ABM Industries Incorporated; Comfort Systems USA, Inc.; Dycom Industries, Inc.; FirstService Corporation; MYR Group, Inc.; Quanta Services, Inc.; Rollins, Inc.; and Scotts Miracle-Gro Company. The semiannual valuations are effective for a period of six months and the per-share price established by those valuations is the price at which our Board of Directors has determined our common shares will be bought and sold during that six-month period in transactions involving Davey Tree or one of its employee benefit or stock purchase plans. Since 1979, we have provided a ready market for all shareholders through our direct purchase of their common shares, although we are under no obligation to do so (other than for repurchases pursuant to the put option under The Davey 401KSOP and ESOP Plan, as described in Note Q, The Davey 401KSOP and Employee Stock Ownership Plan). The purchases described above were added to our treasury stock.
At the Annual Meeting of Shareholders of the Company held on May 16, 2017, the shareholders of the Company approved proposals to amend the Company's Articles of Incorporation to (i) expand the Company's right of first refusal with respect to proposed transfers of shares of the Company's common shares, (ii) clarify provisions regarding when the Company may provide notice of its decision to exercise its right of first refusal with respect to proposed transfers of common shares by the estate or personal representative of a deceased shareholder, and (iii) grant the Company a right to repurchase common shares held by certain shareholders of the Company.
On May 10, 2017, the Board of Directors of the Company adopted a policy regarding the Company's exercise of the repurchase rightrights granted to the Company through amendments to the Company's Articles of Incorporation, as approved by shareholders on May 16, 2017.
Until further action by the Board, it is the policy of the Company not to exercise its repurchase rights under the amended Articles with respect to shares of the Company's common shares held by current and retired employees

and current and former directors of the Company (subject to exceptions set forth in the policy) (collectively, "Active Shareholders"), their spouses, their first-generation descendants and trusts established exclusively for their benefit.
Until further action by the Board, it is also the policy of the Company not to exercise its rights under the amended Articles to repurchase shares of the Company's common shares proposed to be transferred by an Active Shareholder to his or her spouse, a first-generation descendant, or a trust established exclusively for the benefit of one or more of an Active Shareholder, his or her spouse and first-generation descendants of an Active Shareholder, or upon the death of an Active Shareholder, such transfers from the estate or personal representative of a deceased Active Shareholder. The Board may suspend, change or discontinue the policy at any time without prior notice.
In accordance with the amendments to the Articles approved by the Company's shareholders at the 2017 Annual Meeting, on May 17, 2017, the Company's Board of Directors authorized the Company to repurchase up to 200,000 common shares, which authorization was increased by an additional 1,000,000 common shares in May 2018. Of the 1,200,000 total shares authorized, 913,044866,570 remain available under the program. Share repurchases may be made from time to time and the timing of any repurchases and the actual number of shares repurchased will depend on a variety of factors. The Company is not obligated to purchase any shares, and repurchases may be commenced, suspended or discontinued from time to time without prior notice. The repurchase program does not have an expiration date.
Item 6.Exhibits.
See Exhibit Index page below.


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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.
   THE DAVEY TREE EXPERT COMPANY
     
Date:August 6, 2019May 5, 2020By:/s/ Joseph R. Paul 
   Joseph R. Paul 
   Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary 
   (Principal Financial Officer) 
     
Date:August 6, 2019May 5, 2020By:/s/ Thea R. Sears 
   Thea R. Sears 
   Vice President and Controller 
   (Principal Accounting Officer) 


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