UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

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

For the quarterly period ended: ~~September~~March ~~30, 2021~~31, 2022

☐	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: 0-27140

NORTHWEST PIPE COMPANY

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Oregon	93-0557988
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

201 NE Park Plaza Drive, Suite 100

Vancouver, Washington 98684

(Address of principal executive offices and Zip Code)

360‑397‑6250

(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
Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share	NWPX	Nasdaq Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ 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). Yes ☒ 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	☐	Accelerated filer	☒
Non-accelerated filer	☐	Smaller reporting company	☒
		Emerging growth 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. ☐

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

The number of shares outstanding of the registrant’s common stock as of ~~October 28, 2021~~April 27, 2022 was ~~9,870,567~~9,915,980 shares.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

	September 30, 2021			December 31, 2020			March 31, 2022			December 31, 2021
Assets
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	3,188		$	37,927		$	3,301		$	2,997
Trade and other receivables, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $534 and $767		38,885			42,680
Trade and other receivables, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $555 and $503								59,227			52,664
Contract assets		111,239			76,985			111,067			107,170
Inventories		43,042			29,177			62,708			59,651
Prepaid expenses and other		1,915			5,194			4,939			5,744
Total current assets		198,269			191,963			241,242			228,226
Property and equipment, less accumulated depreciation and amortization of $104,152 and $96,684		111,157			110,184
Property and equipment, less accumulated depreciation and amortization of $109,490 and $106,957								123,047			121,266
Operating lease right-of-use assets		32,769			30,813			97,085			98,507
Goodwill		22,985			22,985			53,684			53,684
Intangible assets, net		9,571			10,518			38,182			39,376
Other assets		6,216			6,552			6,281			6,620
Total assets	$	380,967		$	373,015		$	559,521		$	547,679

Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt	$	0		$	7,701
Accounts payable		20,148			12,993		$	36,953		$	32,267
Accrued liabilities		17,406			16,814			23,912			24,498
Contract liabilities		5,388			6,189			4,090			2,623
Current portion of operating lease liabilities		2,401			2,204			4,769			4,704
Total current liabilities		45,343			45,901			69,724			64,092
Borrowings on line of credit		2,153			0			90,252			86,761
Long-term debt		0			5,888
Operating lease liabilities		30,004			27,911			92,539			93,725
Deferred income taxes		12,391			12,481			11,370			10,984
Other long-term liabilities		10,767			11,208			8,638			8,734
Total liabilities		100,658			103,389			272,523			264,296

Commitments and contingencies (Note 8)
Commitments and contingencies (Note 7)

Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred stock, $.01 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized, none issued or outstanding		0			0			0			0
Common stock, $.01 par value, 15,000,000 shares authorized, 9,870,567 and 9,805,437 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively		99			98
Common stock, $.01 par value, 15,000,000 shares authorized, 9,915,980 and 9,870,567 shares issued and outstanding as of March 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively								99			99
Additional paid-in-capital		124,283			123,013			125,403			125,062
Retained earnings		157,633			148,381			163,463			159,904
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(1,706	)		(1,866	)		(1,967	)		(1,682	)
Total stockholders’ equity		280,309			269,626			286,998			283,383
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	380,967		$	373,015		$	559,521		$	547,679

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

Accumulated

Additional

Other

Total

Common Stock

Paid-In-

Retained

Comprehensive

Stockholders'

Shares

Amount

Capital

Earnings

Loss

Equity

Balances, June 30, 2021
9,870,567 $ 99 $ 123,686 $ 152,687 $ (1,760
)
$ 274,712
Net income
- 0 0 4,946 0 4,946
Other comprehensive income:

Pension liability adjustment, net of tax expense of $0
- 0 0 0 29 29
Unrealized gain on cash flow hedges, net of tax expense of $8
- 0 0 0 25 25
Share-based compensation expense
- 0 597 0 0 597
Balances, September 30, 2021
9,870,567 $ 99 $ 124,283 $ 157,633 $ (1,706
)
$ 280,309

										Accumulated
					*Additional*					*Other*			*Total*
	*Common Stock*				*Paid-In-*			*Retained*		*Comprehensive*			*Stockholders*’
	*Shares*		*Amount*		*Capital*			*Earnings*		*Loss*			*Equity*

Balances, December 31, 2021		9,870,567	$	99	$	125,062		$	159,904	$	(1,682	)	$	283,383
Net income		-		0		0			3,559		0			3,559
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Pension liability adjustment, net of tax expense of $0		-		0		0			0		22			22
Unrealized loss on cash flow hedges, net of tax benefit of $47		-		0		0			0		(307	)		(307	)
Issuance of common stock under stock compensation plans, net of tax withholdings		45,413		0		(294	)		0		0			(294	)
Share-based compensation expense		-		0		635			0		0			635
Balances, March 31, 2022		9,915,980	$	99	$	125,403		$	163,463	$	(1,967	)	$	286,998

Accumulated

Additional

Other

Total

Common Stock

Paid-In-

Retained

Comprehensive

Stockholders'

Shares

Amount

Capital

Earnings

Loss

Equity

Balances, June 30, 2020
9,800,810 $ 98 $ 121,358 $ 135,893 $ (1,841
)
$ 255,508
Net income
- 0 0 7,267 0 7,267
Other comprehensive income:

Pension liability adjustment, net of tax expense of $0
- 0 0 0 25 25
Unrealized gain on cash flow hedges, net of tax expense of $6
- 0 0 0 19 19
Issuance of common stock under stock compensation plans
4,627 0 0 0 0 0
Share-based compensation expense
- 0 873 0 0 873
Balances, September 30, 2020
9,805,437 $ 98 $ 122,231 $ 143,160 $ (1,797
)
$ 263,692

~~CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS~~’ ~~EQUITY, Continued~~

Accumulated

Additional

Other

Total

Common Stock

Paid-In-

Retained

Comprehensive

Stockholders'

Shares

Amount

Capital

Earnings

Loss

Equity

Balances, December 31, 2020
9,805,437 $ 98 $ 123,013 $ 148,381 $ (1,866
)
$ 269,626
Net income
- 0 0 9,252 0 9,252
Other comprehensive income:

Pension liability adjustment, net of tax expense of $0
- 0 0 0 87 87
Unrealized gain on cash flow hedges, net of tax expense of $21
- 0 0 0 73 73
Issuance of common stock under stock compensation plans
65,130 1 (1,167
)
0 0 (1,166
)
Share-based compensation expense
- 0 2,437 0 0 2,437
Balances, September 30, 2021
9,870,567 $ 99 $ 124,283 $ 157,633 $ (1,706
)
$ 280,309

Accumulated

Additional

Other

Total

Common Stock

Paid-In-

Retained

Comprehensive

Stockholders'

Shares

Amount

Capital

Earnings

Loss

Equity

Balances, December 31, 2019
9,746,979 $ 97 $ 120,544 $ 129,331 $ (1,814
)
$ 248,158
Net income
- 0 0 13,829 0 13,829
Other comprehensive income (loss):

Pension liability adjustment, net of tax expense of $0
- 0 0 0 74 74
Unrealized loss on cash flow hedges, net of tax benefit of $23
- 0 0 0 (57
)
(57
)
Issuance of common stock under stock compensation plans
58,458 1 (619
)
0 0 (618
)
Share-based compensation expense
- 0 2,306 0 0 2,306
Balances, September 30, 2020
9,805,437 $ 98 $ 122,231 $ 143,160 $ (1,797
)
$ 263,692

										Accumulated
					*Additional*					*Other*			*Total*
	*Common Stock*				*Paid-In-*			*Retained*		*Comprehensive*			*Stockholders*’
	*Shares*		*Amount*		*Capital*			*Earnings*		*Loss*			*Equity*

Balances, December 31, 2020		9,805,437	$	98	$	123,013		$	148,381	$	(1,866	)	$	269,626
Net income		-		0		0			2,175		0			2,175
Other comprehensive income:
Pension liability adjustment, net of tax expense of $0		-		0		0			0		29			29
Unrealized gain on cash flow hedges, net of tax expense of $8		-		0		0			0		32			32
Issuance of common stock under stock compensation plans, net of tax withholdings		52,524		1		(223	)		0		0			(222	)
Share-based compensation expense		-		0		697			0		0			697
Balances, March 31, 2021		9,857,961	$	99	$	123,487		$	150,556	$	(1,805	)	$	272,337

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

		Nine Months Ended September 30,							Three Months Ended March 31,
		2021			2020				2022			2021
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income		$	9,252		$	13,829			$	3,559		$	2,175
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:	Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:							Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Depreciation and finance lease amortization			8,358			9,332				2,935			2,698
Amortization of intangible assets			947			1,607				1,194			316
Deferred income taxes			(89	)		5,025				383			271
Gain on insurance proceeds			0			(1,147	)
Share-based compensation expense			2,437			2,306				635			697
Other, net			106			869				117			(68	)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquired assets and assumed liabilities:
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:								Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Trade and other receivables			3,181			(354	)			(6,640	)		2,308
Contract assets, net			(35,055	)		8,298				(2,430	)		(2,636	)
Inventories			(13,813	)		4,382				(3,057	)		(3,988	)
Prepaid expenses and other assets			6,383			3,787				2,507			1,203
Accounts payable			6,725			(3,343	)			4,616			165
Accrued and other liabilities			(2,057	)		(1,201	)			(2,171	)		(3,727	)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities			(13,625	)		43,390				1,648			(586	)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired			0			(48,728	)
Purchases of property and equipment			(8,126	)		(9,787	)			(4,440	)		(1,861	)
Purchases of intangible assets			0			(327	)
Proceeds from insurance			0			1,637
Other investing activities			304			0				30			99
Net cash used in investing activities			(7,822	)		(57,205	)			(4,410	)		(1,762	)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Borrowings on line of credit			4,720			41,377				38,023			0
Repayments on line of credit			(2,567	)		(41,377	)			(34,532	)		0
Borrowings on long-term debt			0			15,879
Payments on long-term debt			(13,762	)		(1,323	)			0			(5,364	)
Payments of debt issuance costs			(220	)		(461	)
Payments on finance lease obligations			(297	)		(313	)			(125	)		(100	)
Tax withholdings related to net share settlements of restricted stock and performance share awards			(1,166	)		(618	)
Tax withholdings related to net share settlements of equity awards										(294	)		(222	)
Other financing activities										(6	)		0
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities			(13,292	)		13,164				3,066			(5,686	)
Change in cash and cash equivalents			(34,739	)		(651	)			304			(8,034	)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period			37,927			31,014				2,997			37,927
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period		$	3,188		$	30,363			$	3,301		$	29,893

Noncash investing and financing activities:
Accrued property and equipment purchases		$	756		$	876			$	857		$	428
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease liabilities		$	4,669		$	4,471			$	26		$	4,656
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for finance lease liabilities		$	855		$	0			$	338		$	0

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these condensed consolidated financial statements.

Northwest Pipe Company ~~(the~~(collectively with its subsidiaries, the “Company”) is a leading manufacturer ~~for~~of water related infrastructure ~~products.~~ products, and operates in 2 segments, Engineered Steel Pressure Pipe (“SPP”) and Precast Infrastructure and Engineered Systems (“Precast”). This segment presentation is consistent with how the Company’s chief operating decision maker, its Chief Executive Officer, evaluates performance of the Company and makes decisions regarding the allocation of resources.

In addition to being the largest manufacturer of engineered steel water pipeline systems in North America, the Company ~~produces~~manufactures high-quality precast and reinforced concrete ~~products, Permalok®~~products; water, wastewater, and stormwater equipment; steel casing pipe, bar-wrapped concrete cylinder pipe, ~~as well as linings, coatings, joints,~~ and one of the largest offerings of pipeline system joints, fittings, and specialized components. ~~The~~Strategically positioned to meet growing water and wastewater infrastructure needs, the Company provides solution-based products for a wide range of markets ~~including water transmission~~under the ParkUSA, Geneva Pipe and ~~infrastructure, water~~Precast, Permalok®, and ~~wastewater plant piping, structural stormwater~~Northwest Pipe Company lines. The Company is headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, and sewer systems, trenchless technology, and pipeline rehabilitation. The Company’s chief operating decision maker, its Chief Executive Officer, evaluates performance of the Company and makes decisions regarding allocation of resources based on total Company results. Therefore, the Company has ~~determined that it operates in 1 segment, Water Infrastructure.~~13 manufacturing facilities across North America.

The Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are expressed in United States Dollars and include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries over which the Company exercises control as of the financial statement date. Intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.

Effective in the fourth quarter of 2021, as a result of the acquisition of Park Environmental Equipment, LLC (“ParkUSA”), the Company revised its historical one segment position and identified the new operating segments, SPP and Precast, to align with changes made in its internal management structure and its reporting structure of financial information used to assess performance and allocate resources. See Note 12, “Segment Information” for detailed descriptions of these segments. As a result, certain amounts from the prior year financial statements have been reclassified in order to conform to the current year presentation.

The accompanying unaudited interim Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) for interim financial information. The financial information as of December 31, ~~2020~~2021 is derived from the audited Consolidated Financial Statements presented in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10‑K for the year ended December 31, ~~2020~~2021 (“~~2020~~2021 Form 10‑K”). Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been condensed or omitted, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the accounting standards for interim financial statements. In the opinion of management, the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements include all adjustments necessary (which are of a normal and recurring nature) for the fair statement of the results of the interim periods presented. The Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto together with management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations contained in the Company’s ~~2020~~2021 Form 10‑K.

Operating results for the three ~~and~~ ~~nine~~months ended ~~September~~March ~~30,~~31, ~~2021~~2022 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the entire fiscal year ending December 31, ~~2021,~~2022, particularly in light of the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic and its effects on the domestic and global economies.

On ~~January~~October ~~31,~~5, ~~2020,~~2021, the Company completed the acquisition of 100% of ~~Geneva Pipe and Precast Company (“Geneva”) (fka Geneva Pipe Company, Inc.)~~Park Environmental Equipment, LLC for a purchase price of ~~$49.4~~approximately $88.4 million in ~~cash. Geneva~~cash, subject to a post-closing adjustment based on changes in net working capital, and is included in the Precast segment for all periods following the acquisition date. ParkUSA is a ~~concrete pipe and~~ precast concrete ~~products manufacturer based in Utah. This acquisition expanded the Company’s~~and steel fabrication-based company that develops and manufactures water, ~~infrastructure product capabilities by adding additional reinforced concrete pipe capacity~~wastewater, and a full line of precast concrete products including storm drains and manholes, catch basins, vaults, and curb inlets as well as innovative lined products that extend the life of concrete pipe and manholes for sewer applications.environmental solutions. Operations ~~have continued~~continue with ~~Geneva's~~ParkUSA’s previous management and workforce at ~~the~~its three ~~Utah~~Texas manufacturing facilities located in ~~Salt Lake City, Orem,~~Houston, Dallas, and St. George. Consistent with prior periods and considering the chief operating decision maker's evaluation of post-acquisition performance is based on total Company results, the Company continues to report as 1 segment.San Antonio.

The following table summarizes the purchase consideration and fair value of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of ~~January~~October ~~31,~~5, ~~2020~~2021 (in thousands):

The ~~purchase consideration for this business combination was allocated to the~~ tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed were recognized based on their estimated fair values on the acquisition date, with the ~~remaining unallocated~~excess purchase consideration recorded as goodwill. ~~As a result of~~The asset and liability fair value measurements primarily related to inventories, identifiable intangible assets, deferred income taxes, accrued liabilities, and goodwill, are preliminary and subject to change as additional information ~~obtained during~~is obtained. The acquisition accounting will be finalized as soon as practicable within the measurement period, ~~about facts and circumstances that existed as of~~but not later than one year following the acquisition ~~date, the Company recorded measurement period adjustments during the~~ ~~three~~ ~~months ended~~ ~~June~~ ~~30,~~~~2020~~ ~~which resulted in a $0.1 million balance sheet reclassification between trade and other receivables and inventories.~~date.

The following table summarizes the components of the intangible assets acquired and their estimated useful lives:

Goodwill arose from the acquisition of an assembled workforce, expansion of product offerings, and management’s industry ~~know-how. The goodwill was~~ ~~not~~know-how, and is expected to be deductible for tax purposes.

The Company incurred transaction costs associated with this acquisition of approximately $0 and ~~$2.6~~$0.1 million during the three ~~and~~ ~~nine~~months ended ~~September~~March ~~30,~~31, ~~2020,~~2022 and 2021, respectively. These transaction costs are included in Selling, general, and administrative expense in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.

The following unaudited pro forma summary presents the consolidated results of the Company as if the acquisition of ~~Geneva~~ParkUSA had occurred on January 1 of the year prior to the acquisition (in thousands):

This unaudited pro forma consolidated financial data is included only for the purpose of illustration and does not necessarily indicate what the operating results would have been if the acquisition of ParkUSA had occurred on January 1 of the year prior to the acquisition. Moreover, this information is not indicative of what the Company’s future operating results will be. The information prior to the acquisition is included based on prior accounting records maintained by ~~Geneva.~~ParkUSA. The pro forma amounts have been calculated after applying the Company’s accounting policies and adjusting the results of ~~Geneva~~ParkUSA to reflect the additional depreciation and amortization that would have been charged assuming the fair value adjustments to property and equipment and intangible assets had been applied on January 1 of the year prior to the acquisition. Adjustments also include an increase of interest expense as if the Company’s debt obtained in connection with the acquisition of ParkUSA had been outstanding since January 1 of the year prior ~~to the acquisition. The unaudited pro forma financial information includes non-recurring adjustments to remove transaction costs directly attributable~~ to the acquisition. The provision for income taxes has also been adjusted for all periods, based upon the foregoing adjustments to historical results.

On ~~June~~ ~~30,~~~~2021,~~ the Company entered into a Credit Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association (“Wells Fargo”), as administrative agent, and the lenders from time to time party thereto, including the initial sole lender, Wells Fargo (the “Lenders”) that provides for a revolving loan, swingline loan, and letters of credit in the aggregate amount of up to $100 million, with an option for the Company to increase that amount by $25 million, subject to the provisions of the Credit Agreement. The Credit Agreement will expire, and all obligations outstanding will mature, on ~~June~~ ~~30,~~~~2024.~~ ~~The Company~~ ~~may~~ ~~prepay outstanding amounts in its discretion without penalty at any time, subject to applicable notice requirements. In conjunction with entering into the Credit Agreement, also effective~~ ~~June~~ ~~30,~~~~2021,~~ ~~the Company terminated the Credit Agreement with Wells Fargo dated~~ ~~October~~ ~~25,~~~~2018,~~ ~~as amended on~~ ~~January~~ ~~31,~~~~2020~~ ~~by the Consent and Amendment~~ ~~No.~~1 ~~to Credit Agreement with Wells Fargo (together, the “Former Credit Agreement”), and all outstanding debt under the Former Credit Agreement, including long-term debt, was repaid.~~

The Credit Agreement contains customary representations and warranties, as well as customary affirmative and negative covenants, events of default, and indemnification provisions in favor of the Lenders. The negative covenants include restrictions regarding the incurrence of liens and indebtedness, annual capital expenditures, certain investments, acquisitions, and dispositions, and other matters, all subject to certain exceptions. The Credit Agreement requires the Company to regularly provide financial information to Wells Fargo and to maintain a consolidated senior leverage ratio no ~~greater than 2.50 to~~ ~~1.00~~ ~~(subject to certain exceptions), a consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio~~ no ~~less than 1.25 to~~ ~~1.00,~~ ~~and a minimum consolidated earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization of at least $25 million for the~~ ~~four~~ ~~consecutive fiscal quarters most recently ended. Pursuant to the Credit Agreement, the Company has also agreed that it will~~ ~~not~~ sell, assign, or otherwise dispose or encumber, any of its owned real property. The occurrence of an event of default could result in the acceleration of the obligations under the Credit Agreement. The Company was in compliance with its financial covenants as of ~~September~~ ~~30,~~~~2021.~~

~~The Company's obligations under the Credit Agreement are secured by a senior security interest in substantially all of the Company’s and its subsidiaries’ assets.~~

~~As of~~ ~~September~~ ~~30,~~~~2021~~ under the Credit Agreement, the Company had $2.2 million of outstanding revolving loan borrowings, $1.6 million of outstanding letters of credit, and additional borrowing capacity of approximately $96 million. As of ~~December~~ ~~31,~~~~2020~~ under the Former Credit Agreement, the Company had 0 outstanding revolving loan borrowings and $1.6 million of outstanding letters of credit. Revolving loans under the Credit Agreement bear interest at rates related to, at the Company’s option and subject to the provisions of the Credit Agreement including certain London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) transition provisions, either: (i) Base Rate (as defined in the Credit Agreement) plus the Applicable Margin; (ii) LIBOR plus the Applicable Margin; or (iii) the daily ~~one~~ month LIBOR plus the Applicable Margin. The “Applicable Margin” is 1.75% to 2.25%, depending on the Company’s Senior Leverage Ratio (as defined in the Credit Agreement). Interest on outstanding revolving loans is payable quarterly. Swingline loans under the Credit Agreement bear interest at the Base Rate plus the Applicable Margin. As of ~~September~~ ~~30,~~~~2021~~ ~~and~~ ~~December~~ ~~31,~~~~2020,~~ the weighted-average interest rate for outstanding borrowings was 1.84% and 1.73%, respectively. The Credit Agreement requires the payment of a commitment fee of between 0.30% and 0.40%, based on the amount by which the Revolver Commitment exceeds the average daily balance of outstanding borrowings (as defined in the Credit Agreement). Such fee is payable quarterly in arrears. The Company is also obligated to pay additional fees customary for credit facilities of this size and type.

Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability, in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability, in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.

The authoritative guidance establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three broad levels. These levels are: Level 1 (inputs are quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities); Level 2 (inputs are other than quoted prices that are observable, either directly or indirectly through corroboration with observable market data); and Level 3 (inputs are unobservable, with little or no market data that exists, such as internal financial forecasts). The Company is required to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value.

The following table summarizes information regarding the Company’s financial assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis (in thousands):

The deferred compensation plan assets consist of cash and several publicly traded stock and bond mutual funds, valued using quoted market prices in active markets, classified as Level 1 within the fair value hierarchy, as well as guaranteed investment contracts, valued at principal plus interest credited at contract rates, classified as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy. Deferred compensation plan assets are included within Other assets in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

The Company’s foreign currency forward contracts are derivatives valued using various pricing models or discounted cash flow analyses that incorporate observable market parameters, such as interest rate yield curves and currency rates, and are classified as Level 2 within the fair value hierarchy. Derivative valuations incorporate credit risk adjustments that are necessary to reflect the probability of default by the counterparty or the Company. Foreign currency forward contracts are presented at their gross fair values. Foreign currency forward contract assets are included within Prepaid expenses and other and foreign currency forward contract liabilities are included within Accrued liabilities in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

The net carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, trade and other receivables, accounts payable, accrued liabilities, and borrowings on the line of credit approximate fair value due to the short-term nature of these instruments.

For each foreign currency forward contract entered into in which the Company seeks to obtain cash flow hedge accounting treatment, the Company formally documents all relationships between hedging instruments and hedged items, as well as its risk management objective and strategy for undertaking the hedge transaction, the nature of the risk being hedged, how the hedging instrument’s effectiveness in offsetting the hedged risk will be assessed prospectively and retrospectively, and a description of the method of measuring ineffectiveness. This process includes linking all foreign currency forward contracts to specific firm commitments or forecasted transactions and designating the foreign currency forward contracts as cash flow hedges. The Company also formally assesses, both at the hedge’s inception and on an ongoing basis, whether the foreign currency forward contracts that are used in hedging transactions are highly effective in offsetting changes in cash flows of hedged items. The effective portion of these hedged items is reflected in Unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. If it is determined that a foreign currency forward contract is not highly effective, or that it has ceased to be a highly effective hedge, the Company is required to discontinue hedge accounting with respect to that foreign currency forward contract prospectively.

As of ~~September~~ ~~30,~~~~2021~~ ~~and~~ ~~December~~March 31, ~~2020,~~2022, the total notional amount of the foreign currency forward contracts designated as cash flow hedges was ~~$7.5~~$15.9 million (CAD$~~9.5~~19.8 million) and ~~$15.3~~$9.9 million (~~CAD$19.5~~EUR$9.0 million)~~, respectively.~~. As of ~~September~~December ~~30,~~31, 2021, the total notional amount of the foreign currency forward contracts designated as cash flow hedges was $19.0��million (CAD$24.1 million). As of March 31,2022, the Company’s foreign currency forward contracts mature at various dates through ~~September 2022~~April 2023 and are subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement.

As of ~~September~~March ~~30,~~31, ~~2021~~2022 and December 31, ~~2020,~~2021, all foreign currency forward contracts were designated as cash flow hedges. Gains (losses) recognized in Net sales from foreign currency forward contracts not designated as hedging instruments were ~~$0.1 million and~~ approximately $0 for the three ~~and~~ ~~nine~~months ended ~~September~~March ~~30,~~31, ~~2021,~~2022 ~~respectively,~~ and ~~$(0.2) million~~2021. There were no gains (losses) recognized in Property and ~~approximately $0~~equipment from foreign currency forward contracts not designated as hedging instruments for the three ~~and~~ ~~nine~~months ended ~~September~~March ~~30,~~31, ~~2020,~~2022 ~~respectively.~~and 2021. As of ~~September~~March ~~30,~~31, ~~2021,~~2022, unrealized pretax losses on outstanding foreign currency forward contracts in Accumulated other comprehensive loss was ~~approximately $0. Typically, outstanding foreign currency forward contract balances in Accumulated other comprehensive loss are~~$0.6 million, of which $0.2 million is expected to be reclassified to Net sales within the next twelve months as a result of underlying hedged transactions also being recorded in Net ~~sales.~~sales and $0.2 million is expected to be reclassified to Property and equipment within the next twelve months as a result of underlying hedged transactions also being recorded in Property and equipment. See Note 10, “Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss” for additional information regarding foreign currency forward contract gains and losses.

On March 23,2022, the Company entered into an interest rate swap transaction which will begin April 29,2022, at a notional amount of $40.0 million, a fixed rate of 1.94%, and a maturity date of April 30,2024.

The Company has one active stock incentive plan for employees and directors, the 2007 Stock Incentive Plan, which provides for awards of stock options to purchase shares of common stock, stock appreciation rights, restricted and unrestricted shares of common stock, restricted stock units (“RSUs”), and performance share awards (“PSAs”).

The Company recognizes the compensation cost of employee and director services received in exchange for awards of equity instruments based on the grant date estimated fair value of the awards. The Company estimates the fair value of RSUs and PSAs using the value of the Company’s stock on the date of grant. Share-based compensation cost is recognized over the period during which the employee or director is required to provide service in exchange for the award and, as forfeitures occur, the associated compensation cost recognized to date is reversed. For awards with performance-based payout conditions, the Company recognizes compensation cost based on the probability of achieving the performance conditions, with changes in expectations recognized as an adjustment to earnings in the period of change. Any recognized compensation cost is reversed if the conditions are ultimately not met.

The following table summarizes share-based compensation expense recorded (in thousands):

The Company’s stock incentive plan provides for equity instruments, such as RSUs and PSAs, which grant the right to receive a specified number of shares over a specified period of time. RSUs ~~are service-based awards~~ and ~~vest according to vesting schedules, which range from immediate to ratably over a~~ ~~three-year period.~~ PSAs are service-based awards that vest according to the terms of the ~~grant and~~grant. PSAs have performance-based payout conditions.

The unvested balance of RSUs and PSAs as of ~~September~~March ~~30,~~31, ~~2021~~2022 includes approximately ~~116,000 PSAs.~~69,000 PSAs at a target level of performance. The vesting of these awards is subject to the achievement of specified performance-based conditions, and the actual number of common shares that will ultimately be issued will be determined by multiplying this number of PSAs by a payout percentage ranging from 0% to 200%.

AsBased on the estimated level of achievement of the performance targets associated with the PSAs, as of ~~September~~March ~~30,~~31, ~~2021,~~2022, unrecognized compensation expense related to the unvested portion of the Company’s RSUs and PSAs was ~~$3.3~~$2.0 million, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of ~~1.7~~1.5 years.

~~For the~~ ~~nine~~ ~~months ended~~ ~~September~~ ~~30,~~~~2021~~ ~~and~~ ~~2020,~~ stock awards of 12,606 shares and 17,442 shares, respectively, were granted to non-employee directors, which vested immediately upon issuance. The Company recorded compensation expense based on the weighted-average fair market value per share of the awards on the grant date of $30.94 in ~~2021~~ ~~and $25.81 in~~ ~~2020.~~

In December 2000, a section of the lower Willamette River known as the Portland Harbor Superfund Site was included on the National Priorities List at the request of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“EPA”). While the Company’s Portland, Oregon manufacturing facility does not border the Willamette River, an outfall from the facility’s stormwater system drains into a neighboring property’s privately owned stormwater system and slip. Also in December 2000, the Company was notified by the EPA and the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (“ODEQ”) of potential liability under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (“CERCLA”). A remedial investigation and feasibility study of the Portland Harbor Superfund Site was directed by a group of 14 potentially responsible parties known as the Lower Willamette Group under agreement with the EPA. The EPA finalized the remedial investigation report in February 2016, and the feasibility study in June 2016, which identified multiple remedial alternatives. In January 2017, the EPA issued its Record of Decision selecting the remedy for cleanup at the Portland Harbor Superfund Site, which it believes will cost approximately $1 billion and 13 years to complete. The EPA has not yet determined who is responsible for the costs of cleanup or how the cleanup costs will be allocated among the more than 150 potentially responsible parties. Because of the large number of potentially responsible parties and the variability in the range of remediation alternatives, the Company is unable to estimate an amount or an amount within a range of costs for its obligation with respect to the Portland Harbor Superfund Site matters, and no further adjustment to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements has been recorded as of the date of this filing.

The ODEQ is separately providing oversight of voluntary investigations and source control activities by the Company involving the ~~Company's~~Company’s site, which are focused on controlling any current “uplands” releases of contaminants into the Willamette River. No liabilities have been established in connection with these investigations because the extent of contamination and the ~~Company's~~Company’s responsibility for the contamination have not yet been determined.

Concurrent with the activities of the EPA and the ODEQ, the Portland Harbor Natural Resources Trustee Council (“Trustees”) sent some or all of the same parties, including the Company, a notice of intent to perform a Natural Resource Damage Assessment (“NRDA”) for the Portland Harbor Superfund Site to determine the nature and extent of natural resource damages under CERCLA Section 107. The Trustees for the Portland Harbor Superfund Site consist of representatives from several Northwest Indian Tribes, three federal agencies, and one state agency. The Trustees act independently of the EPA and the ODEQ. The Trustees have encouraged potentially responsible parties to voluntarily participate in the funding of their injury assessments and several of those parties have agreed to do so. In June 2014, the Company agreed to participate in the injury assessment process, which included funding $0.4 million of the assessment. The Company has not assumed any additional payment obligations or liabilities with the participation with the NRDA, nor does the Company expect to incur significant future costs in the resolution of the NRDA.

In January 2017, the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation, a Trustee until they withdrew from the council in 2009, filed a complaint against the potentially responsible parties including the Company to recover costs related to their own injury assessment and compensation for natural resources damages. The Company does not have sufficient information to determine the likelihood of a loss in this matter or the amount of damages that could be allocated to the Company.

The Company has insurance policies for defense costs, as well as indemnification policies it believes will provide reimbursement for the remediation assessed. However, the Company can provide no assurance that those policies will cover all of the costs which the Company may incur.

The Company operates its facilities under numerous governmental permits and licenses relating to air emissions, stormwater runoff, and other environmental matters. The Company’s operations are also governed by many other laws and regulations, including those relating to workplace safety and worker health, principally the Occupational Safety and Health Act and regulations ~~thereunder~~there under which, among other requirements, establish noise and dust standards. The Company believes it is in material compliance with its permits and licenses and these laws and regulations, and the Company does not believe that future compliance with such laws and regulations will have a material adverse effect on its financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

From time to time, the Company is involved in litigation relating to claims arising out of its operations in the normal course of its business. The Company maintains insurance coverage against potential claims in amounts that are believed to be adequate. To the extent that insurance does not cover legal, defense, and indemnification costs associated with a loss contingency, the Company records accruals when such losses are considered probable and reasonably estimable. The Company believes that it is not presently a party to litigation, the outcome of which would have a material adverse effect on its business, financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.

As of March 31,2022, the Company’s commitments include approximately $10 million relating to its investment in a new reinforced concrete pipe mill for which the Company has not yet received the equipment.

The Company has entered into certain letters of credit that total ~~$1.6~~$1.1 million as of ~~September~~March ~~30,~~31, ~~2021.~~2022. The letters of credit relate to workers’ compensation insurance.

The Company manufactures water infrastructure steel pipe products, which are generally made to custom specifications for installation contractors serving projects funded by public water agencies, as well as precast and reinforced concrete products. Generally, each of the Company’s contracts with its customers contains a single performance obligation, as the promise to transfer products is not separately identifiable from other promises in the contract and, therefore, is not distinct.

~~Revenue~~SPP revenue for water infrastructure steel pipe products is recognized over time as the manufacturing process progresses because of the Company’s right to payment for work performed to date plus a reasonable profit on cancellations for unique products that have no alternative use to the Company. Revenue is measured by the costs incurred to date relative to the estimated total direct costs to fulfill each contract (cost-to-cost method). Contract costs include all material, labor, and other direct costs incurred in satisfying the performance obligations. The cost of steel material is recognized as a contract cost when the steel is introduced into the manufacturing process. Changes in job performance, job conditions, and estimated profitability, including those arising from contract change orders, contract penalty provisions, foreign currency exchange rate movements, changes in raw materials costs, and final contract settlements may result in revisions to estimates of revenue, costs, and income, and are recognized in the period in which the revisions are determined. Provisions for losses on uncompleted contracts, included in Accrued liabilities, are estimated by comparing total estimated contract revenue to the total estimated contract costs and a loss is recognized during the period in which it becomes probable and can be reasonably estimated.

Revisions in contract estimates resulted in an increase (decrease) in ~~revenue~~SPP net sales of ~~approximately $0~~$(0.8) million and ~~$2.1~~$1.3 million for the three ~~and~~ ~~nine~~months ended ~~September~~March ~~30,~~31, ~~2021,~~ ~~respectively, and $0.9 million and $1.1 million for the~~ ~~three~~2022 and ~~nine~~ ~~months ended~~ ~~September~~ ~~30,~~~~2020,~~2021, respectively.

~~Revenue~~Precast revenue for water infrastructure concrete pipe and precast concrete products is recognized at the time control is transferred to customers, in an amount that reflects the consideration the Company expects to be entitled to in exchange for the products. All variable consideration that may affect the total transaction price, including contractual discounts, returns, and credits, is included in net sales. Estimates for variable consideration are based on historical experience, anticipated performance, and ~~management's~~management’s judgment. The ~~Company's~~Company’s contracts do not contain significant financing.

The Company does not recognize revenue on a contract until the contract has approval and commitment from both parties, the contract rights and payment terms can be identified, the contract has commercial substance, and its collectability is probable.

The following table disaggregates revenue by recognition over time or at a point in time, as the Company believes it best depicts how the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of its revenue and cash flows are affected by economic factors (in thousands):

Contract assets primarily represent revenue earned over time but not yet billable based on the terms of the contracts. These amounts will be billed based on the terms of the contracts, which can include certain milestones, partial shipments, or completion of the contracts. Payment terms of amounts billed vary based on the customer, but are typically due within 30 days of invoicing.

Contract liabilities represent advance billings on contracts, typically for steel. The Company recognized revenue that was included in the contract liabilities balance at the beginning of each period of ~~$1.5~~$1.6 million and ~~$6.2~~$4.7 million during the three ~~and~~ ~~nine~~months ended ~~September~~March ~~30,~~31, ~~2021,~~ ~~respectively, and $3.9 million and $11.2 million during the~~ ~~three~~2022 and ~~nine~~ ~~months ended~~ ~~September~~ ~~30,~~~~2020,~~2021, respectively.

Backlog represents the balance of remaining performance obligations under signed contracts for SPP water infrastructure steel pipe products for which revenue is recognized over time. As of ~~September~~March ~~30,~~31, ~~2021,~~2022, backlog was approximately ~~$191~~$200 million. The Company expects to recognize approximately ~~33%~~65% of the remaining performance obligations in ~~2021~~2022, ~~53%~~32% in ~~2022~~2023, and the balance thereafter.

The Company files income tax returns in the United States Federal jurisdiction, in a limited number of foreign jurisdictions, and in many state jurisdictions. With few exceptions, the Company is no longer subject to United States Federal, state, or foreign income tax examinations for years before 2017.

The Company recorded income tax expense at an estimated effective income tax rate of ~~27.9%~~27.4% and ~~26.1%~~21.7% for the three ~~and~~ ~~nine~~months ended ~~September~~March ~~30,~~31, ~~2021,~~ ~~respectively, and 26.6% and 27.7% for the~~ ~~three~~2022 and ~~nine~~ ~~months ended~~ ~~September~~ ~~30,~~~~2020,~~2021, respectively. The Company’s estimated effective income tax ~~rates~~rate for the three ~~and~~ ~~nine~~months ended ~~September~~March ~~30,~~31, ~~2021~~2022 ~~were~~was primarily impacted by non-deductible permanent differences. The Company’s estimated effective income tax ~~rates~~rate for the three ~~and~~ ~~nine~~months ended ~~September~~March ~~30,~~31, ~~2020~~2021 ~~were~~was primarily impacted by ~~costs associated with~~ the ~~acquisition~~tax windfalls recognized upon the vesting of ~~Geneva~~equity awards.

The following table summarizes changes in the components of Accumulated other comprehensive loss (in thousands). All amounts are net of income tax:

The following table provides additional detail about Accumulated other comprehensive loss components that were ~~non-deductible for tax purposes.~~reclassified to the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (in thousands):

Basic net income per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted net income per share is computed by giving effect to all potential shares of common stock, including stock options, RSUs, and PSAs, to the extent dilutive. Performance-based PSAs are considered dilutive when the related performance conditions have been met assuming the end of the reporting period represents the end of the performance period. In periods with a net loss, all potential shares of common stock are excluded from the computation of diluted net loss per share as the impact would be antidilutive.

Net income per basic and diluted weighted-average common share outstanding was calculated as follows (in thousands, except per share amounts):

The operating segments reported below are based on the nature of the products sold and the manufacturing process used by the Company and are the segments of the Company for which separate financial information is available and for which operating results are regularly evaluated by the Company’s chief operating decision maker, its Chief Executive Officer, to make decisions about resources to be allocated to the segment and assess its performance. Management evaluates segment performance based on gross profit. The Company does not allocate selling, general, and administrative expenses, interest, other non-operating income or expense items, or taxes to segments.

The Company’s Engineered Steel Pressure Pipe segment manufactures large-diameter, high-pressure steel pipeline systems for use in water infrastructure applications, which are primarily related to drinking water systems. These products are also used for hydroelectric power systems, wastewater systems, and other applications. In addition, SPP makes products for industrial plant piping systems and certain structural applications. SPP has manufacturing facilities located in Portland, Oregon; Adelanto, California; Saginaw, Texas; Tracy, California; Parkersburg, West Virginia; St. Louis, Missouri; and San Luis Río Colorado, Mexico.

The Company’s Precast Infrastructure and Engineered Systems segment manufactures high-quality precast and reinforced concrete products, including manholes, box culverts, vaults, catch basins, oil water separators, pump lift stations, biofiltration, and other environmental and engineered solutions. Precast has manufacturing facilities located in Houston, Texas; Orem, Utah; Dallas, Texas; Salt Lake City, Utah; San Antonio, Texas; and St. George, Utah.

The following table disaggregates revenue and gross profit based on the Company’s reportable segments (in thousands):

There have been no developments to recently issued accounting standards, including the expected dates of adoption and estimated effects on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and disclosures in Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, from those disclosed in the Company’s ~~2020~~2021 Form 10‑K,K. ~~except for the following:~~

In ~~August 2018,~~ ~~the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”)~~ ~~No.~~~~2018‑14,~~ ~~“Compensation—Retirement Benefits—Defined Benefit Plans—General (Topic~~ ~~715‑20~~~~): Disclosure Framework—Changes to the Disclosure Requirements for Defined Benefit Plans” (“ASU~~ ~~2018‑14”~~), which modifies the disclosure requirements for employers that sponsor defined benefit pension or other postretirement plans by removing and adding certain disclosures for these plans. The eliminated disclosures include the amounts in accumulated other comprehensive income expected to be recognized in net periodic benefit costs over the next fiscal year and the amount and timing of plan assets expected to be returned to the employer. The new disclosures include an explanation of significant gains and losses related to changes in benefit obligations. The Company adopted ASU ~~2018‑14~~ ~~on a retrospective basis on~~ ~~January~~ 1,~~2021~~ ~~and the impact was~~ ~~not~~ ~~material to the Company’s financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.~~

In ~~December 2019,~~ ~~the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update~~ ~~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 Topic~~ ~~740,~~ ~~“Income Taxes” (“Topic~~ ~~740”~~~~). ASU~~ ~~2019‑12~~ ~~also improves consistent application of and simplifies U.S. GAAP for other areas of Topic~~ ~~740~~ ~~by clarifying and amending existing guidance. The Company adopted ASU~~ ~~2019‑12~~ on ~~January~~ 1,~~2021~~ ~~and the impact was~~ ~~not~~ ~~material to the Company’s financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.~~

On ~~October~~ 5,~~2021,~~ the Company completed the acquisition of 100% of Park Environmental Equipment, LLC (“ParkUSA”) for a purchase price of approximately $87.4 million, net of cash acquired, and subject to a post-closing adjustment based on changes in net working capital. ParkUSA is a precast concrete and steel fabrication-based company that develops and manufactures water, wastewater, and environmental solutions. Operations have continued at ParkUSA’s ~~three~~ ~~Texas manufacturing facilities located in San Antonio, Houston, and Ferris. The Company incurred transaction costs associated with this acquisition of $0.6 million and $0.8 million during the~~ ~~three~~ ~~and~~ ~~nine~~ ~~months ended~~ ~~September~~ ~~30,~~~~2021.~~ These costs are included in Selling, general, and administrative expense in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. The initial accounting for the business combination is incomplete at the time of this filing due to the limited amount of time since the acquisition date and the ongoing status of the valuation. Therefore, it is impracticable for the Company to provide the major classes of assets acquired and liabilities assumed and the pro forma results of operations related to this acquisition.

On ~~October~~ ~~22,~~~~2021,~~ the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries NWPC, LLC, Geneva Pipe and Precast Company, and ParkUSA, along with certain of the Company’s other wholly-owned subsidiaries, entered into an Incremental Amendment (“Incremental Amendment”) with Wells Fargo, as administrative agent and the lenders from time to time party thereto, including the initial sole lender, Wells Fargo, to exercise the option to increase the aggregate amount available under the Credit Agreement by $25 million. The Credit Agreement, as amended by the Incremental Amendment (together, the “Amended Credit Agreement”), provides for a revolving loan, swingline loan, and letters of credit in the aggregate amount of up to $125 million. As of ~~October~~ ~~22,~~~~2021,~~ the Company had $87.2 million in outstanding revolving loan borrowings under the Amended Credit Agreement, and additional borrowing capacity of approximately $36 million. The Amended Credit Agreement provides for the inclusion of historic earnings from ParkUSA in the consolidated earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (“EBITDA”) calculation and revises the Company’s covenant by increasing the minimum consolidated EBITDA that must be maintained to $31.5 million for the ~~four~~ ~~consecutive fiscal quarters most recently ended, starting with the~~ ~~fourth~~ ~~quarter of~~ ~~2021.~~ ~~In addition, the Amended Credit Agreement removes the covenant to maintain a minimum consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio.~~

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

This Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and other sections of this Quarterly Report on Form 10‑Q for the quarter ended ~~September 30, 2021~~March 31, 2022 (“~~2021 Q3~~2022 Q1 Form 10‑Q”) contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that are based on current expectations, estimates, and projections about our business, management’s beliefs, and assumptions made by management. Words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” “forecasts,” “should,” “could,” and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict. Therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of important factors. While it is impossible to identify all such factors, those that could cause actual results to differ materially from those estimated by us include:

Such forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and we do not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this ~~2021 Q3~~2022 Q1 Form 10‑Q. If we do update or correct one or more forward-looking statements, investors and others should not conclude that we will make additional updates or corrections with respect thereto or with respect to other forward-looking statements.

Northwest Pipe Company is a leading manufacturer ~~for~~of water related infrastructure products. In addition to being the largest manufacturer of engineered steel water pipeline systems in North America, we ~~produce~~manufacture high-quality precast and reinforced concrete ~~products, Permalok®~~products; water, wastewater, and stormwater equipment; steel casing pipe, bar-wrapped concrete cylinder pipe, ~~as well as linings, coatings, joints,~~ and one of the largest offerings of pipeline system joints, fittings, and specialized components. ~~Our ten manufacturing facilities are strategically~~Strategically positioned to meet growing water and wastewater infrastructure ~~needs. We~~needs, we provide solution-based products for a wide range of markets including water transmission and infrastructure, water and wastewater plant piping, structural stormwater and sewer systems, trenchless technology, and pipeline rehabilitation. Our prominent position is based on a widely-recognized reputation for quality, service, and manufacturing to meet performance expectations in all categories including highly-corrosive environments. We have manufacturing facilities located in Portland, Oregon; Adelanto, California; Saginaw, Texas; Tracy, California; Parkersburg, West Virginia; Salt Lake City, Utah; Orem, Utah; St. George, Utah; St. Louis, Missouri; and San Luis Río Colorado, Mexico.

~~On January 31, 2020, we completed~~under the ~~acquisition of 100% of~~ParkUSA, Geneva Pipe and Precast, ~~Company (fka Geneva Pipe Company, Inc.) for a purchase price of $49.4 million. Geneva is a concrete pipe~~Permalok®, and precast concrete products manufacturer based in Utah. This acquisition expanded our water infrastructure product capabilities by adding additional reinforced concrete pipe capacity and a full line of precast concrete products including storm drains and manholes, catch basins, vaults, and curb inlets as well as innovative lined products that extend the life of concrete pipe and manholes for sewer applications. Operations have continued with Geneva's previous management and workforce at its three manufacturing facilities.

On October 5, 2021, we completed the acquisition of 100% of Park Environmental Equipment, LLC for a purchase price of approximately $87.4 million, net of cash acquired, and subject to a post-closing adjustment based on changes in net working capital. ParkUSA is a precast concrete and steel fabrication-based company that develops and manufactures water, wastewater, and environmental solutions. Operations have continued at ParkUSA’s three Texas manufacturing facilities located in San Antonio, Houston, and Ferris. The financial information included in this Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations is that of Northwest Pipe Company ~~prior~~lines. Our diverse team is committed to ~~the acquisition~~quality and innovation while demonstrating our core values of ~~ParkUSA because the acquisition was completed after the period covered by the financial statements included~~accountability, commitment, and teamwork. We are headquartered in ~~our 2021 Q3 Form 10‑Q. Accordingly, the historical information included in our 2021 Q3 Form 10‑Q, unless otherwise indicated, is that of Northwest Pipe Company prior to this acquisition.~~Vancouver, Washington, and have 13 manufacturing facilities across North America.

Our water infrastructure products are sold generally to installation contractors, who include our products in their bids to federal, state, and municipal agencies, privately-owned water companies, or developers for specific projects. We believe our sales are substantially driven by spending on urban growth and new water infrastructure with a recent trend towards spending on water infrastructure replacement, repair, and upgrade. Within the total range of products, our steel pipe tends to fit the larger-diameter, higher-pressure pipeline applications, while our precast concrete products mainly serve stormwater and sanitary sewer systems.

In October 2021 we acquired Park Environmental Equipment, LLC, a precast concrete and steel fabrication-based company in Texas that develops and manufactures water, wastewater, and environmental solutions. Effective in the fourth quarter of 2021, as a result of the acquisition of ParkUSA, we revised our historical one segment position and identified the new operating segments, Engineered Steel Pressure Pipe (“SPP”) and Precast Infrastructure and Engineered Systems (“Precast”), to align with changes made in our internal management structure and our reporting structure of financial information used to assess performance and allocate resources. For detailed descriptions of these segments, see Note 12 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I – Item 1. “Financial Statements” of this 2022 Q1 Form 10‑Q.

We operate our business with a long-term time ~~horizon. Projects~~horizon, as our SPP projects are often planned for many years in advance, and are sometimes part of 50‑year build-out plans. Long-term demand for water infrastructure projects in the United States appears strong. However, in the near term, we expect that strained governmental and water agency budgets and financing along with increased manufacturing capacity from competition could impact the business. Additionally, we have started to experience effects of a current labor shortage at certain manufacturing facilities, for which we are mitigating the impact through the use of overtime and third-party outsourcing as warranted. It is possible that a prolonged shortage of qualified, available workers could have an adverse effect on our business.

~~Fluctuating~~Purchased steel typically represents between 25% and 35% of cost of sales, and higher steel costs ~~will also be a factor, as the ability to adjust our~~generally result in higher selling prices asand revenue; however, volatile fluctuations in steel markets can affect our business. SPP contracts are generally quoted on a fixed-price basis, and volatile steel markets can result in selling prices that no longer correlate to the cost available at the time of steel purchase. Steel prices dropped significantly during the first quarter of 2022 from their peaks realized at the end of 2021, and subsequently began to rebound. Due to the length of lead times and production times for steel required to manufacture our products, the effects of these lower steel costs ~~fluctuate depends on market conditions. Purchased steel represents a substantial portion~~from purchases in the first quarter are yet to be realized in our financial results.

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is considered to be largely responsible for increased fuel costs, increasing our delivery costs. While these costs are generally passed along to the customer, there can be no assurance that all of these increased costs will be recouped, which could be material until world economic forces stabilize. Freight costs represent approximately 5% of cost of sales of ~~steel pipe products, and changes in~~ our ~~selling prices often correlate directly~~SPP business, for which the risk is more significant, due to ~~changes in steel costs. Recently, steel markets have become extremely volatile,~~the long lead times between when an SPP contract is entered and the ~~cost of steel introduced into the manufacturing process increased 49% in the first nine months of 2021 compared~~product is shipped.

Demand for our Precast products is generally influenced by general economic conditions such as housing starts, population growth, and interest rates. According to the ~~first nine months~~United States Census Bureau, housing starts are expected to increase to 1.8 million in 2022 during which period the population of ~~2020. Due~~the United States is expected to ~~production~~increase by approximately 2 million people. In March 2022, the Federal Reserve approved a 0.25 percentage point increase to the Federal funds rate, and ~~delivery lead times~~is expected to continue to increase this benchmark rate through 2022 and into 2023. While this is expected to temper long-term demand for ~~steel, these costs in~~housing, the ~~first nine months~~immediate impacts are made uncertain by pent-up demand for housing as well as labor and commodity shortages currently limiting the supply of ~~2021 were not indicative of current market prices, and we expect continued challenges procuring steel, including extended lead times to receive the raw material in addition to higher costs.~~new homes.

In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID‑19 a pandemic. ~~We have taken proactive and precautionary steps to ensure the safety~~The impacts of our employees, customers, and suppliers, including frequent cleaning and disinfection of workspaces, providing personal protective equipment, instituting social distancing measures, and offering remote working environments for certain employees. While the COVID‑19 pandemic has not had a direct material adverse effect on our reported results for the first nine months of 2021, we are unable to predict the ultimate impact that the COVID‑19 pandemic may have on our business, future results of operations, financial position, or cash flows. The extent to which our operations may be impacted by the COVID‑19 pandemic 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 pandemic and actions by government authorities to contain the pandemic or treat its impact. Beginning in the second quarter of 2021, there has been a trend in many parts of the world of increasing availability and administration of vaccines against COVID‑19, as well as an easing of restrictions on individual, business, and government activities. The easing of restrictions and the existence of variant strains of COVID‑19 may lead to a rise in infections, which could result in the reinstatement of some of the restrictions previously in place. Recently, the United States Department of Labor’s Occupational Health and Safety Administration issued an emergency temporary standard requiring employers with more than 100 employees to establish, implement, and enforce a mandatory COVID‑19 vaccination policy or testing protocols, among other requirements, to minimize the risk of COVID‑19 transmission in the workplace. Implementation of this standard could have an adverse effect on our workforce, labor relations, and operations. The impacts on global and domestic economic conditions, including the impacts of labor and raw material shortages, the long-term potential to reduce or delay funding of municipal projects, and the continued disruptions to and volatility in the financial markets remain unknown. While the COVID‑19 pandemic has caused various direct and indirect financial impacts associated with project bidding, execution, and product deliveries over the past couple of years, we remain unable to predict the ultimate impact that the COVID‑19 pandemic may have on our business, future results of operations, financial position, or cash flows. We continue to monitor the impact of the COVID‑19 pandemic on all aspects of our business.

The following ~~tables set~~table sets forth, for the periods indicated, certain financial information regarding costs and expenses expressed in dollars (in thousands) and as a percentage of total ~~Net~~net sales.

We have one operating segment, Water Infrastructure, which produces high-quality engineered steel water pipe, precast and reinforced concrete products, Permalok® steel casing pipe, bar-wrapped concrete cylinder pipe, as well as linings, coatings, joints, fittings, and specialized components. These products are primarily used in water infrastructure including water transmission, water and wastewater plant piping, structural stormwater and sewer systems, trenchless technology, and pipeline rehabilitation. See Note 2 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I – Item 1. “Financial Statements” of this 2021 Q3 Form 10‑Q for information on our acquisition of Geneva in January 2020.

Three ~~and Nine~~ Months Ended ~~September~~March ~~30, 2021~~31, 2022 Compared to Three ~~and Nine~~ Months Ended ~~September~~March ~~30, 2020~~31, 2021

Net sales. Net sales increased ~~9.0%~~51.2% to ~~$84.6~~$109.3 million ~~for~~in the ~~third~~first quarter of 2022 compared to $72.3 million in the first quarter of 2021.

SPP net sales increased 24.4% to $74.7 million in the first quarter of 2022 compared to $60.0 million in the first quarter of 2021 compared to $77.6 million for the third quarter of 2020 and increased 6.6% to $230.8 million for the first nine months of 2021 compared to $216.5 million for the first nine months of 2020. These increases were due to both higher pricing and shipments of precast concrete products, which contributed $2.6 million and $9.6 million to the increase in net sales during the third quarter and first nine months of 2021, respectively, as well as increases in net sales at our steel pipe facilities. The 7% increase in net sales at our steel pipe facilities for the third quarter of 2021 compared to the third quarter of 2020 was attributable to a 17%driven by an 85% increase in selling price per ton due to increased materials costs and changes in product mix, partially offset by a 9% decrease in tons produced resulting from changes in project timing. The 3% increase in net sales at our steel pipe facilities for the first nine months of 2021 compared to the first nine months of 2020 was attributable to a 7% increase in selling price per ton due to increased materials costs and changes in product mix, partially offset by a 4%33% decrease in tons produced resulting from changes in project timing. Bidding activity, backlog, and production levels may vary significantly from period to period affecting sales volumes.

Precast net sales increased 182.5% to $34.6 million in the first quarter of 2022 compared to $12.3 million in the first quarter of 2021 primarily due to the ParkUSA operations acquired in October 2021, which contributed $19.7 million in net sales during the first quarter of 2022, as well as a 22% increase in net sales at the Geneva Pipe and Precast Company (“Geneva”) operations due to a 35% increase in selling prices due to the high demand for our concrete products coupled with increased material costs, partially offset by a 10% decrease in volume shipped due to the changes in product mix.

Gross profit. Gross profit ~~decreased 20.8%~~increased 68.5% to ~~$12.4~~$14.8 million ~~(14.6%~~(13.5% of ~~Net~~net sales) ~~for~~in the ~~third~~first quarter of ~~2021~~2022 compared to ~~$15.6~~$8.8 million ~~(20.1%~~(12.1% of ~~Net~~net sales) ~~for~~in the ~~third~~first quarter of ~~2020 and decreased 19.6% to $30.7~~2021.

SPP gross profit remained relatively flat at $7.2 million ~~(13.3%~~(9.6% of ~~Net~~SPP net sales) ~~for~~in the first ~~nine months~~quarter of ~~2021~~2022 compared to ~~$38.2~~$7.2 million ~~(17.6%~~(11.9% of ~~Net~~SPP net sales) ~~for~~in the first ~~nine months~~quarter of ~~2020. The decrease was primarily~~2021 due to the combination of changes in product mix and pressure on project ~~pricing realized at our steel pipe facilities, partially offset by increased~~pricing. SPP gross ~~profit on higher precast concrete revenues. Gross~~ profit in the first ~~nine months~~quarter of ~~2020 included $1.4~~2022 was reduced, in part, as a result of a product liability settlement reserve recorded in the quarter.

Precast gross profit increased 368.7% to $7.6 million (21.9% of ~~business interruption insurance recovery (net~~Precast net sales) in the first quarter of ~~incremental production costs) resulting~~2022 compared to $1.6 million (13.2% of Precast net sales) in the first quarter of 2021 due to contributions from the ~~fire at our Saginaw facility in April 2019,~~ParkUSA operations, as well as ~~$0.3 million in acquisition-related inventory charges.~~improved pricing at the Geneva operations.

Selling, general, and administrative expense. Selling, general, and administrative expense ~~decreased 1.7%~~increased 60.7% to ~~$5.6~~$9.4 million ~~(6.6%~~(8.5% of ~~Net~~net sales) ~~for~~in the ~~third~~first quarter of ~~2021~~2022 compared to ~~$5.7~~$5.8 million ~~(7.3%~~(8.0% of ~~Net~~net sales) ~~for~~in the ~~third~~first quarter of ~~2020~~2021. The increase in selling, general, and decreased 7.6% to $17.7 million (7.7% of Net sales) for the first nine months of 2021 compared to $19.2 million (8.8% of Net sales) for the first nine months of 2020. The decrease for the third quarter of 2021 comparedadministrative expense was primarily due to the ~~third quarter of 2020 was due to $0.6~~acquired ParkUSA operations, including $1.3 million in ~~lower~~higher compensation-related expense and ~~$0.2 million in lower professional fees, partially offset by $0.6~~$0.8 million in higher ~~acquisition-related transaction costs related to the ParkUSA acquisition which was completed in October 2021 and $0.1~~amortization expense. We also incurred an additional $1.0 million in higher ~~travel costs. The decrease for the first nine months of 2021~~compensation-related expense and $0.4 million in higher professional fees compared to the first ~~nine months~~quarter of ~~2020 was primarily due to $1.8 million in lower acquisition-related transaction costs.~~2021.

Income taxes. Income tax expense was ~~$1.9~~$1.3 million in the ~~third~~first quarter of 2022 (an effective income tax rate of 27.4%) compared to $0.6 million in the first quarter of 2021 (an effective income tax rate of ~~27.9%~~21.7%) ~~compared to $2.6 million in the third quarter of 2020 (an~~. The estimated effective income tax rate ~~of 26.6%) and was $3.3 million in~~for the first nine months of 2021 (an effective income tax rate of 26.1%) compared to $5.3 million in the first nine months of 2020 (an effective income tax rate of 27.7%). Our estimated effective income tax rates for the third quarter of ~~2021 and the first nine months of 2021 were primarily~~2022 was impacted by non-deductible permanent differences. ~~Our~~The estimated effective income tax ~~rates~~rate for the ~~third~~first quarter of ~~2020 and the first nine months of 2020 were primarily~~2021 was impacted by ~~costs associated with~~ the ~~acquisition~~tax windfalls recognized upon the vesting of ~~Geneva that were non-deductible for tax purposes. Our~~equity awards. The estimated effective income tax rate can change significantly depending on the relationship of permanent income tax ~~deductions~~differences and tax credits to estimated pre-tax income or loss and the changes in valuation allowances. Accordingly, the comparison of estimated effective income tax rates between periods is not meaningful in all situations.

Our principal sources of liquidity generally include operating cash flows and ~~our line of credit.~~the Credit Agreement dated June 30, 2021 with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association (“Wells Fargo”), as administrative agent, and the lenders from time to time party thereto, including the initial sole lender, Wells Fargo (the “Lenders”), as amended by the Incremental Amendment dated October 22, 2021 (together, the “Amended Credit Agreement”). From time to time our long-term capital needs may be met through the issuance of long-term debt or additional equity. Our principal uses of liquidity generally include capital expenditures, working capital, organic growth initiatives, acquisitions, and debt service. Information regarding our cash flows for the ~~nine~~three months ended ~~September 30,~~March 31, 2022 and 2021 ~~and 2020~~ are presented in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows contained in Part I – Item 1. “Financial Statements” of this ~~2021 Q3~~2022 Q1 Form 10‑Q, and are further discussed below.

As we cannot predict the duration or scope of the COVID‑19 pandemic and its impact on our customers and suppliers, the potential negative financial impact to our results cannot be reasonably estimated, but could be material. We are actively managing the business to maintain cash flow and believe we have liquidity to meet our anticipated funding requirements and other near-term obligations.

As of ~~September 30, 2021,~~March 31, 2022, our working capital (current assets minus current liabilities) was ~~$152.9~~$171.5 million compared to ~~$146.1~~$164.1 million as of December 31, ~~2020.~~2021. Cash and cash equivalents totaled ~~$3.2~~$3.3 million and ~~$37.9~~$3.0 million as of ~~September 30, 2021~~March 31, 2022 and December 31, ~~2020,~~2021, respectively. ~~The decrease is primarily attributable to the repayment of long-term debt and changes in working capital in the first nine months of 2021.~~

Fluctuations in ~~our~~SPP working capital accounts result from timing differences between production, shipment, invoicing, and collection, as well as changes in levels of production and costs of materials. We typically have a relatively large investment in working capital, as we generally pay for materials, labor, and other production costs in the initial stages of a project, while payments from our customers are generally received after finished product is delivered. A portion of our revenues are recognized over time as the manufacturing process progresses; therefore, cash receipts typically occur subsequent to when revenue is recognized and the elapsed time between when revenue is recorded and when cash is received can be significant. As such, our payment cycle is a significantly shorter interval than our collection cycle, although the effect of this difference in the cycles may vary by project, and from period to period.

As of ~~September 30, 2021,~~March 31, 2022, we had ~~$2.2~~$90.3 million of outstanding revolving loan borrowings, ~~$32.4~~$97.3 million of operating lease liabilities, and ~~$2.3~~$2.4 million of finance lease liabilities.

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities ~~in the first nine months of 2021~~ was ~~$(13.6) million compared to $43.4~~$1.6 million in the first ~~nine months~~quarter of ~~2020.~~2022 compared to $(0.6) million in the first quarter of 2021. Net income, adjusted for non-cash items, ~~generated $21.0~~provided $8.8 million of operating cash flow in the first ~~nine months~~quarter of ~~2021~~2022 compared to ~~$31.8~~$6.1 million of operating cash flow in the first ~~nine months~~quarter of ~~2020.~~2021. The net change in working capital ~~resulted in an increase (decrease) to net~~used was $7.2 million of operating cash ~~provided by operations of $(34.6) million~~flow in the first ~~nine months~~quarter of ~~2021~~2022 compared to ~~$11.6~~$6.7 million of operating cash flow in the first ~~nine months~~quarter of ~~2020.~~2021.

Net cash used in investing activities ~~in the first nine months of 2021~~ was ~~$7.8 million compared to $57.2~~$4.4 million in the first ~~nine months~~quarter of ~~2020. Capital expenditures were $8.1~~2022 compared to $1.8 million in the first ~~nine months~~quarter of ~~2021 compared to $9.8~~2021. Capital expenditures were $4.4 million in the first ~~nine months~~quarter of ~~2020,~~2022 compared to $1.9 million in the first quarter of 2021, which was primarily for standard capital replacement. We currently expect capital expenditures in ~~2021~~2022 to be approximately ~~$11~~$26 million to ~~$12~~$30 million, which includes an approximately $13 million of additional investment in a new reinforced concrete pipe mill and the remainder primarily for standard capital replacement. Net cash used in investing activities in the first nine months of 2020 includes the acquisition of Geneva for $48.7 million, net of cash acquired, and insurance proceeds of $1.4 million related to the fire at our Saginaw facility.

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities ~~in the first nine months of 2021~~ was ~~$(13.3) million compared to $13.2~~$3.1 million in the first ~~nine months~~quarter of ~~2020.~~2022 compared to $(5.7) million in the first quarter of 2021. Net borrowings on the line of credit were ~~$2.2~~$3.5 million in the first ~~nine months~~quarter of ~~2021~~2022 compared to $0 in the first ~~nine months~~quarter of ~~2020.~~2021. Net ~~borrowings (repayments)~~repayments on long-term debt were ~~$(13.8)~~$0 in the first quarter of 2022 compared to $5.4 million in the first ~~nine months~~quarter of 2021 compared to $14.6 million in the first nine months of 2020, primarily related to financing a portion of the acquisition of Geneva. Tax withholdings related to net share settlements of restricted stock and performance share awards were $(1.2) million in the first nine months of 2021 compared to $(0.6) million in the first nine months of 2020.2021.

We anticipate that our existing cash and cash equivalents, cash flows expected to be generated by operations, and ~~amounts available~~additional borrowing capacity under the ~~line of credit~~Amended Credit Agreement will be adequate to fund our working capital, debt service, and capital expenditure requirements for at least the next twelve months. To the extent necessary, we may also satisfy capital requirements through additional bank borrowings, senior notes, term notes, subordinated debt, and finance and operating leases, if such resources are available on satisfactory terms. We have from time to time evaluated and continue to evaluate opportunities for acquisitions and expansion. Any such transactions, if consummated, may necessitate additional bank borrowings or other sources of funding. As previously discussed, we acquired ParkUSA in October 2021 which was funded primarily by borrowings on the line of credit.

On November 3, 2020, our registration statement on Form S‑3 (Registration No. 333‑249637) covering the potential future sale of up to $150 million of our equity and/or debt securities or combinations thereof, was declared effective by the SEC. This registration statement, which replaced the registration statement on Form S‑3 that expired on September 15, 2020, provides another potential source of capital, in addition to other alternatives already in place. We cannot be certain that funding will be available on favorable terms or available at all. To the extent that we raise additional funds by issuing equity securities, our shareholders may experience significant dilution. As of the date of this ~~2021 Q3~~2022 Q1 Form 10‑Q, we have not yet sold any securities under this registration statement, nor do we have an obligation to do so. Please refer to the factors discussed in Part I – Item 1A. “Risk Factors” in our ~~2020~~2021 Form 10‑K.

The Amended Credit Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) dated June 30, 2021 with Wells Fargo Bank, National Association (“Wells Fargo”), as administrative agent, and the lenders from time to time party thereto, including the initial sole lender, Wells Fargo (the “Lenders”), as amended by the Incremental Amendment dated October 22,2021 (together, the “Amended Credit Agreement”), provides for a revolving loan, swingline loan, and letters of credit in the aggregate amount of up to $125 ~~million.~~million (“Revolver Commitment”). The Amended Credit Agreement will expire, and all obligations outstanding will mature, on June 30, 2024. We may prepay outstanding amounts in our discretion without penalty at any time, subject to applicable notice requirements. As of ~~September 30, 2021~~March 31, 2022 under the Amended Credit Agreement, we had ~~$2.2~~$90.3 million of outstanding revolving loan borrowings, ~~$1.6~~$1.1 million of outstanding letters of credit, and additional borrowing capacity of approximately ~~$96~~$34 million. Based on our business plan and forecasts of operations, we expect to have sufficient credit ~~availability~~available to support our operations for at least the next twelve months.

Revolving loans under the Amended Credit Agreement bear interest at rates related to, at our option and subject to the provisions of the Amended Credit Agreement including certain London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) transition provisions, either: (i) Base Rate (as defined in the Amended Credit Agreement) plus the Applicable Margin; (ii) LIBOR plus the Applicable Margin; or (iii) the daily one month LIBOR plus the Applicable Margin. The “Applicable Margin” is 1.75% to 2.25%, depending on our Senior Leverage Ratio (as defined in the Amended Credit Agreement). Interest on outstanding revolving loans is payable quarterly. Swingline loans under the Amended Credit Agreement bear interest at the Base Rate plus the Applicable Margin. The Amended Credit Agreement requires the payment of a commitment fee of between 0.30% and 0.40%, based on the amount by which the Revolver Commitment exceeds the average daily balance of outstanding borrowings (as defined in the Amended Credit Agreement). Such fee is payable quarterly in arrears. We are also obligated to pay additional fees customary for credit facilities of this size and type.

The letters of credit outstanding as of ~~September 30, 2021~~March 31, 2022 relate to workers’ compensation insurance. Based on the nature of these arrangements and our historical experience, we do not expect to make any material payments under these arrangements.

The Amended Credit Agreement contains customary representations and warranties, as well as customary affirmative and negative covenants, events of default, and indemnification provisions in favor of the Lenders. The negative covenants include restrictions regarding the incurrence of liens and indebtedness, annual capital expenditures, certain investments, acquisitions, and dispositions, and other matters, all subject to certain exceptions. The Amended Credit Agreement requires us to regularly provide financial information to Wells Fargo and to maintain a consolidated senior leverage ratio no greater than 2.50 to 1.00 (subject to certain exceptions)~~, a consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio no less than 1.25 to 1.00,~~ and a minimum consolidated earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization ~~(“EBITDA”)~~(as defined in the Amended Credit Agreement) of at least ~~$25~~$31.5 million for the four consecutive fiscal quarters most recently ended. Pursuant to the Amended Credit Agreement, we have also agreed that we will not sell, assign, or otherwise dispose or encumber, any of our owned real property. The occurrence of an event of default could result in the acceleration of the obligations under the Amended Credit Agreement. We were in compliance with ~~all~~our financial covenants as of ~~September 30, 2021.~~

The Amended Credit Agreement provides for the inclusion of historic earnings from ParkUSA, which we acquired on October 5, 2021, in the consolidated EBITDA calculation, and revises our covenant by increasing the minimum consolidated EBITDA that must be maintained to $31.5 million for the four consecutive fiscal quarters most recently ended, starting with the fourth quarter of 2021. In addition, the Amended Credit Agreement removes the covenant to maintain a minimum consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio.March 31, 2022. Based on our business plan and forecasts of operations, we believe we will remain in compliance with our financial covenants for the next twelve months.

Our obligations under the Amended Credit Agreement are secured by a senior security interest in substantially all of our and our subsidiaries’ assets.

For a description of recent accounting pronouncements affecting our company, including the dates of adoption and estimated effects on financial position, results of operations, and cash flows, see Note 1213 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I – Item 1. “Financial Statements” of this ~~2021 Q3~~2022 Q1 Form 10‑Q.

The discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part I – Item 1. “Financial Statements” of this ~~2021 Q3~~2022 Q1 Form 10‑Q, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The preparation of our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses, and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate all of our estimates, including those related to revenue recognition, business combinations, ~~goodwill,~~ inventories, property and equipment, including depreciation and valuation, goodwill, intangible assets, including amortization, share-based compensation, ~~income taxes,~~ allowance for doubtful accounts, income taxes, and litigation and other contingencies. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

There have been no significant changes in our critical accounting estimates during the ~~nine~~three months ended ~~September 30, 2021~~March 31, 2022 as compared to the critical accounting estimates disclosed in our ~~2020~~2021 Form 10‑K.

For a discussion of our market risk associated with foreign currencies and interest rates, see Part II – Item 7A. “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk” of our ~~2020~~2021 Form 10‑K.

Disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a‑15(e) and 15d‑15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) are designed to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in reports we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”), as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.

In connection with the preparation of this Quarterly Report on Form 10‑Q for the quarter ended ~~September 30, 2021,~~March 31, 2022, our management, under the supervision and with the participation of our CEO and CFO, evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of ~~September 30, 2021.~~March 31, 2022. As a result of the assessment, our CEO and CFO have concluded that, as of ~~September 30, 2021,~~March 31, 2022, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective.

As discussed in Note 2 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I – Item 1. “Financial Statements” of this 2022 Q1 Form 10‑Q, we completed the acquisition of 100% of Park Environmental Equipment, LLC (“ParkUSA”) on October 5, 2021. As part of our post-closing integration activities, we are engaged in the process of assessing the internal controls of ParkUSA. We have begun to integrate policies, processes, people, technology, and operations for the post-acquisition combined company, and we will continue to evaluate the impact of any related changes to internal control over financial reporting. As permitted for newly acquired businesses by interpretive guidance issued by the staff of the SEC, management has excluded the internal control over financial reporting of ParkUSA from the evaluation of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures as of March 31, 2022. We have reported the operating results of ParkUSA in our condensed consolidated statements of operations and cash flows from the acquisition date through March 31, 2022. As of March 31, 2022, total assets related to ParkUSA represented approximately 16.1% of our total assets, recorded on a preliminary basis as the measurement period for the business combination remained open as of March 31, 2022. Revenues from ParkUSA represented approximately 18.0% of our total consolidated revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2022.

~~There~~Except for changes in internal controls that we have made related to the integration of ParkUSA into the post-acquisition combined company, there were no significant changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended ~~September 30, 2021~~March 31, 2022 that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

We are party to a variety of legal actions arising out of the ordinary course of business. Plaintiffs occasionally seek punitive or exemplary damages. We do not believe that such normal and routine litigation will have a material impact on our consolidated financial results. We are also involved in other kinds of legal actions, some of which assert or may assert claims or seek to impose fines, penalties, and other costs in substantial amounts. See Note 87 of the Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements in Part I – Item 1. “Financial Statements” of this ~~2021 Q3~~2022 Q1 Form 10‑Q.

In addition to the other information set forth in this ~~2021 Q3~~2022 Q1 Form 10‑Q, the factors discussed in Part I – Item 1A. “Risk Factors” in our ~~2020~~2021 Form 10‑K could materially affect our business, financial condition, or operating results. The risks described in our ~~2020~~2021 Form 10‑K are not the only risks facing us. There are additional risks and uncertainties not currently known to us or that we currently deem to be immaterial, that may also materially adversely affect our business, financial condition, or operating results.

(a) The exhibits filed as part of this ~~2021 Q3~~2022 Q1 Form 10‑Q are listed below:

*Schedules and similar attachments to this exhibit have been omitted pursuant to Item 601(a)(5) of Regulation S-K. The Registrant will furnish supplementally a copy of any omitted schedule or similar attachment to the Securities and Exchange Commission request.

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited):

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the three ~~and nine~~ months ended ~~September 30,~~March 31, 2022 and 2021 ~~and 2020~~	2

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income for the three ~~and nine~~ months ended ~~September 30,~~March 31, 2022 and 2021 ~~and 2020~~	3

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of ~~September 30, 2021~~March 31, 2022 and December 31, ~~2020~~2021	4

Condensed Consolidated Statements of ~~Stockholders’ Equity~~Stockholders’ Equity for the three ~~and nine~~ months ended ~~September 30,~~March 31, 2022 and 2021 ~~and 2020~~	5

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the ~~nine~~three months ended ~~September 30,~~March 31, 2022 and 2021 ~~and 2020~~	76

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements	87

Item 2. ~~Management’s~~Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations	1917

Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk	2522

Item 4. Controls and Procedures	2623

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings	2623

Item 1A. Risk Factors	2623

Item 6. Exhibits	2724

Signatures	2825

	Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,						Three Months Ended March 31,
	2021			2020			2021			2020			2022			2021

Net sales	$	84,643		$	77,632		$	230,766		$	216,526		$	109,331		$	72,311
Cost of sales		72,280			62,013			200,090			178,370			94,545			63,536
Gross profit		12,363			15,619			30,676			38,156			14,786			8,775
Selling, general, and administrative expense		5,562			5,656			17,729			19,185			9,368			5,830
Operating income		6,801			9,963			12,947			18,971			5,418			2,945
Other income		171			157			260			815			44			59
Interest income		0			16			0			49
Interest expense		(112	)		(238	)		(687	)		(719	)		(560	)		(227	)
Income before income taxes		6,860			9,898			12,520			19,116			4,902			2,777
Income tax expense		1,914			2,631			3,268			5,287			1,343			602
Net income	$	4,946		$	7,267		$	9,252		$	13,829		$	3,559		$	2,175

Net income per share:
Basic	$	0.50		$	0.74		$	0.94		$	1.41		$	0.36		$	0.22
Diluted	$	0.50		$	0.73		$	0.93		$	1.40		$	0.36		$	0.22

Shares used in per share calculations:
Basic		9,871			9,802			9,849			9,782			9,881			9,814
Diluted		9,921			9,861			9,918			9,851			9,973			9,921

Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	691	$	278
Trade and other receivables		7,089		11,034
Inventories		5,673		12,773
Prepaid expenses and other		356		293
Property and equipment		9,096		8,076
Operating lease right-of-use assets		21,684		58,301
Intangible assets		11,165		31,000
Deferred income taxes				347
Total assets acquired		55,754		122,102

Liabilities
Accounts payable		1,395		2,029
Accrued liabilities		1,189		4,067
Operating lease liabilities		20,454		58,301
Deferred income taxes		5,343
Other long-term liabilities		939
Total liabilities assumed		29,320		64,397

Goodwill		22,985		30,699

Total purchase consideration	$	49,419	$	88,404

	Estimated Useful Life		Fair Value		Estimated Useful Life		Fair Value
	(In years)		(In thousands)		(In years)		(In thousands)

Customer relationships		11.0	$	8,031		10.0	$	19,800
Trade names		10.0		2,093
Trade names and trademarks						10.0		9,600
Patents						21.0		1,300
Backlog		0.9		1,041		0.6		300
Total intangible assets		9.9	$	11,165		10.2	$	31,000

	Three Months Ended		Nine Months Ended
	September 30, 2020		September 30, 2020		Three Months Ended March 31, 2021

Net sales	$	77,632	$	220,115	$	85,530
Net income		7,589		16,344		3,972

	September 30, 2021		December 31, 2020

Raw materials	$	35,245	$	20,631
Work-in-process		932		1,416
Finished goods		5,018		5,489
Supplies		1,847		1,641
Total inventories	$	43,042	$	29,177

	March 31, 2022		December 31, 2021
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Raw materials	$	47,297	$	44,697
Work-in-process		2,905		3,018
Finished goods		10,620		10,096
Supplies		1,886		1,840
Total inventories	$	62,708	$	59,651

	Total			Level 1		Level 2			Level 3		Total			Level 1		Level 2			Level 3
As of September 30, 2021
As of March 31, 2022
Financial assets:
Deferred compensation plan	$	4,427		$	3,733	$	694		$	0	$	4,085		$	3,567	$	518		$	0
Foreign currency forward contracts		37			0		37			0		4			0		4			0
Total financial assets	$	4,464		$	3,733	$	731		$	0	$	4,089		$	3,567	$	522		$	0

Financial liabilities:
Foreign currency forward contracts	$	(508	)	$	0	$	(508	)	$	0	$	(814	)	$	0	$	(814	)	$	0

As of December 31, 2020
As of December 31, 2021
Financial assets:
Deferred compensation plan	$	4,717		$	3,884	$	833		$	0	$	4,321		$	3,830	$	491		$	0
Foreign currency forward contracts												17			0		17			0
Total financial assets											$	4,338		$	3,830	$	508		$	0

Financial liabilities:
Foreign currency forward contracts	$	(1,150	)	$	0	$	(1,150	)	$	0	$	(661	)	$	0	$	(661	)	$	0

	Number of RSUs and PSAs (1)			Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value

Unvested RSUs and PSAs as of December 31, 2020		129,572		$	25.86
RSUs and PSAs granted		90,368			33.30
RSUs and PSAs vested (2)		(58,809	)		25.53
Unvested RSUs and PSAs as of September 30, 2021		161,131			30.26

	Number of RSUs and PSAs (1)			Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value

Unvested RSUs and PSAs as of December 31, 2021		161,131		$	30.26
RSUs and PSAs vested (2)		(68,581	)		29.29
Unvested RSUs and PSAs as of March 31, 2022		92,550			30.98

(1)	The number of PSAs disclosed in this table are at the target level of 100%.

(2)	For the PSAs vested on March 31, ~~2021,~~2022, the actual number of common shares that were issued was determined by multiplying the PSAs at the target level of 100%, as disclosed in this table, by a payout percentage based on the performance-based conditions achieved. The payout percentage was ~~126%~~141% for the ~~2019~~2020-~~2020~~2021 performance period and ~~200%~~93% for the ~~2020~~2021 performance period.

	Pension Liability Adjustment			Unrealized Loss on Cash Flow Hedges			Total

Balance, December 31, 2021	$	(1,487	)	$	(195	)	$	(1,682	)

Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications		20			(296	)		(276	)
Amounts reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss		2			(11	)		(9	)
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)		22			(307	)		(285	)

Balance, March 31, 2022	$	(1,465	)	$	(502	)	$	(1,967	)

	Amount reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss						Affected line item in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Components	Three Months Ended March 31,
	2022			2021

Pension liability adjustment:
Net periodic pension cost:
Service cost	$	(2	)	$	(4	)	Cost of sales
		(2	)		(4	)	Net of tax

Unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges:
Gain (loss) on cash flow hedges		14			(36	)	Net sales
Associated income tax (expense) benefit		(3	)		9		Income tax expense
		11			(27	)	Net of tax

Total reclassifications for the period	$	9		$	(31	)

supply chain challenges;
	•	labor shortages;
	•	ongoing military conflicts in the Ukraine and related consequences;
	•	operating problems at our manufacturing operations including fires, explosions, inclement weather, and natural disasters;

	Three Months Ended September 30, 2021						Three Months Ended September 30, 2020
		$		% of Net Sales				$		% of Net Sales

Net sales	$	84,643			100.0	%	$	77,632			100.0	%
Cost of sales		72,280			85.4			62,013			79.9
Gross profit		12,363			14.6			15,619			20.1
Selling, general, and administrative expense		5,562			6.6			5,656			7.3
Operating income		6,801			8.0			9,963			12.8
Other income		171			0.2			157			0.2
Interest income		-			-			16			-
Interest expense		(112	)		(0.1	)		(238	)		(0.3	)
Income before income taxes		6,860			8.1			9,898			12.7
Income tax expense		1,914			2.3			2,631			3.3
Net income	$	4,946			5.8	%	$	7,267			9.4	%

	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021						Nine Months Ended September 30, 2020
		$		% of Net Sales				$		% of Net Sales

Net sales	$	230,766			100.0	%	$	216,526			100.0	%
Cost of sales		200,090			86.7			178,370			82.4
Gross profit		30,676			13.3			38,156			17.6
Selling, general, and administrative expense		17,729			7.7			19,185			8.8
Operating income		12,947			5.6			18,971			8.8
Other income		260			0.1			815			0.3
Interest income		-			-			49			-
Interest expense		(687	)		(0.3	)		(719	)		(0.3	)
Income before income taxes		12,520			5.4			19,116			8.8
Income tax expense		3,268			1.4			5,287			2.4
Net income	$	9,252			4.0	%	$	13,829			6.4	%

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2022						Three Months Ended March 31, 2021
		$		% of Net Sales				$		% of Net Sales

Net sales:
Engineered Steel Pressure Pipe	$	74,715			68.3	%	$	60,057			83.1	%
Precast Infrastructure and Engineered Systems		34,616			31.7			12,254			16.9
Total net sales		109,331			100.0			72,311			100.0
Cost of sales:
Engineered Steel Pressure Pipe		67,526			61.8			52,903			73.2
Precast Infrastructure and Engineered Systems		27,019			24.7			10,633			14.7
Total cost of sales		94,545			86.5			63,536			87.9
Gross profit:
Engineered Steel Pressure Pipe		7,189			6.5			7,154			9.9
Precast Infrastructure and Engineered Systems		7,597			7.0			1,621			2.2
Total gross profit		14,786			13.5			8,775			12.1
Selling, general, and administrative expense		9,368			8.5			5,830			8.0
Operating income		5,418			5.0			2,945			4.1
Other income		44			-			59			0.1
Interest expense		(560	)		(0.5	)		(227	)		(0.4	)
Income before income taxes		4,902			4.5			2,777			3.8
Income tax expense		1,343			1.2			602			0.8
Net income	$	3,559			3.3	%	$	2,175			3.0	%

Exhibit Number		Description

~~2.1~~		Membership Interest Purchase Agreement dated as of October 5, 2021 by and among Northwest Pipe Company, EBSR, LLC, the equity holders of EBSR, LLC, and Park Environmental Equipment, LLC, incorporated by reference to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8 K, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 5, 2021

10.1		~~Credit~~Separation Agreement dated ~~June 30, 2021 by and among Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, Wells Fargo Securities, LLC,~~April 8, 2022 between Northwest Pipe Company ~~NWPC, LLC,~~ and ~~Geneva Pipe and Precast Company,~~William Smith, incorporated by reference to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8‑K, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on ~~July 7, 2021~~April 13, 2022

10.2		Guaranty and Security Agreement dated June 30, 2021 among Northwest Pipe Company, NWPC, LLC, Geneva Pipe and Precast Company, Permalok Corporation, Thompson Tank Holdings, Inc., WTG Holding U.S., Inc., Bolenco Corporation, and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, incorporated by reference to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8‑K, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 7, 2021

~~10.3~~		~~Incremental~~Second Amendment to Credit Agreement dated ~~October 22, 2021~~April 29, 2022 by and among Northwest Pipe Company, NWPC, LLC, Geneva Pipe and Precast Company, Park Environmental Equipment, LLC, certain other subsidiaries of Northwest Pipe Company, and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association ~~incorporated by reference to the Company's Current Report on Form 8‑K, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on October 28, 2021~~ *

31.1		Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

31.2		Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as Adopted Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002

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

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

101.INS		Inline XBRL Instance Document

101.SCH		Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document

101.CAL		Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Document

101.DEF		Inline XBRL Taxonomy Definition Linkbase Document

101.LAB		Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document

101.PRE		Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

104		Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)

	NORTHWEST PIPE COMPANY

	By:	/s/ Scott Montross

		Scott Montross
		Director, President, and Chief Executive Officer
		(principal executive officer)

	By:	/s/ Aaron Wilkins

		Aaron Wilkins
		Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Corporate Secretary
		(principal financial and accounting officer)