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 SeptemberJune 30, 20172021
OR
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
Commission File No. 000-30351
DEEP DOWN, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Nevada | 75-2263732 | |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) | |
Houston
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip Code) |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code:(281)517-5000
Not applicable
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: None
Title of each class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered |
N/A | N/A | N/A |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months, and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. þYes¨ ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yesþ ☒ 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 | 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 ¨. Yes ☐ Noþ ☒
At November 14, 2017,August 12, 2021, there were 13,436,243 shares outstanding of Common Stock, par value $0.001 per share.share.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THIS FORM 10-Q
Unless otherwise indicated, references to “we,” “us,” and “our” in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (“Report”) refer collectively to Deep Down, Inc., a Nevada corporation (“Deep Down”), and its directly and indirectly wholly-owned subsidiaries.
Deep Down is the parent company to the following directly and indirectly wholly-owned subsidiaries:wholly owned subsidiary Deep Down, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Deep Down Delaware”); Deep Down International Holdings, LLC, a Nevada limited liability company (“DDIH”); and Deep Down Brasil - Solucoes em Petroleo e Gas, Ltda, a Brazilian limited liability company (“Deep Down Brasil”).
Our current operations are primarily conducted under Deep Down Delaware. In addition to our strategy of continuing to grow and strengthen our operations, including by expanding our services and products in response to our customers’ demands, we intend to continue to seek strategic acquisitions of complementary service providers, product manufacturers and technologies that are focused primarily on supporting deepwater and ultra-deepwater offshore exploration, development and production of oil and gas reserves and other maritime operations.
Readers should consider the following information as they review this Report:
Forward-Looking Statements
The statements contained or incorporated by reference in this Report that are not historical facts are “forward-looking���forward-looking statements” (as such term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995), within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). All statements other than statements of historical fact are, or may be deemed to be, forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include any statement that may project, indicate or imply future results, events, performance or achievements. The forward-looking statements contained herein are based on current expectations that involve a number ofseveral risks and uncertainties. These statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “believes,” “expect,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “intend,” “plan,” “could,” “estimate”“estimate,” or “anticipate,” or the negative thereof or other variations thereon or comparable terminology, or by discussions of strategy that involve risks and uncertainties.
Given the risks and uncertainties relating to forward-looking statements, investors should not place undue reliance on such statements. Forward-looking statements included in this Report speak only as of the date of this Report and are not guarantees of future performance. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, such expectations may prove to be incorrect. All subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to us, or persons acting on our behalf, are expressly qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements. The risks and uncertainties mentioned previously relate to, among other matters, the following:
• | Economic uncertainty and financial market conditions may impact our customer base, suppliers and backlog; | |
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• | A portion of our contracts may contain terms with penalty provisions; | |
• | Fluctuations in the price and supply of raw materials used to manufacture our products may reduce our profits and could materially impact our ability to meet commitments to our customers; | |
• | Our operations could be adversely impacted by the continuing effects of government regulations; | |
• | International and political events may adversely affect our operations; |
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Our operating results may vary significantly from quarter to quarter; | ||
• | We may be unsuccessful at generating profitable internal growth; |
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• | The departure of key personnel could disrupt our business; | |
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Our business requires skilled labor, and we may be unable to attract and retain qualified |
• | Unfavorable legal outcomes could have a negative impact on our business; and | |
• | The impact of global health crises, including epidemics and pandemics. |
Document Summaries
Descriptions of documents and agreements contained in this Report are provided in summary form only, and such summaries are qualified in their entirety by reference to the actual documents and agreements filed as exhibits to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016,2020, other periodic and current reports we have filed with the SEC, or this Report.
Access to Filings
Access to our Annual Reports on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, Current Reports on Form 8-K, and amendments thereto, filed with or furnished to the SEC pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act, as well as reports filed electronicallyby our executive officers and directors pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act, may be obtained through our website (http://www.deepdowncinc.com)(www.deepdowninc.com) as soon as reasonably practicable after we, or our executive officers and directors, have filed or furnished such material with the SEC. The contents of our website are not, and shall not be deemed to be, incorporated into this Report.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
DEEP DOWN, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(UNAUDITED)
(In thousands, except share and par value amounts) | ||||||||
September 30, 2017 | December 31, 2016 | |||||||
Unaudited | ||||||||
ASSETS | ||||||||
Current assets: | ||||||||
Cash | $ | 5,693 | $ | 8,203 | ||||
Short term investment (certificate of deposit) | 1,015 | 1,005 | ||||||
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $10 | 3,647 | 5,945 | ||||||
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts | 298 | 1,077 | ||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 909 | 864 | ||||||
Total current assets | 11,562 | 17,094 | ||||||
Property, plant and equipment, net | 8,737 | 7,938 | ||||||
Intangibles, net | 64 | 69 | ||||||
Long term asset - Carousel | 3,117 | 3,117 | ||||||
Other assets | 326 | 211 | ||||||
Total assets | $ | 23,806 | $ | 28,429 | ||||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||||||||
Current liabilities: | ||||||||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | $ | 1,466 | $ | 1,778 | ||||
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts | 604 | 3,349 | ||||||
Total current liabilities | 2,070 | 5,127 | ||||||
Total liabilities | 2,070 | 5,127 | ||||||
Commitments and contingencies (Note 8) | ||||||||
Stockholders' equity: | ||||||||
Preferred stock, $0.001 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized, 0 shares issued | – | – | ||||||
Common stock, $0.001 par value, 24,500,000 shares authorized, 15,438,660 and 15,408,660 shares issued, respectively | 15 | 15 | ||||||
Treasury stock, 2,002,417 and 587,847 shares at cost, respectively | (2,041 | ) | (567 | ) | ||||
Additional paid-in capital | 73,213 | 73,112 | ||||||
Accumulated deficit | (49,451 | ) | (49,258 | ) | ||||
Total stockholders' equity | 21,736 | 23,302 | ||||||
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ | 23,806 | $ | 28,429 |
June 30, 2021 | December 31, 2020 | |||||||
(In thousands, except share and per share amounts) | ||||||||
ASSETS | ||||||||
Current assets: | ||||||||
Cash | $ | 4,073 | $ | 3,745 | ||||
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $618 and $84, respectively | 4,452 | 4,650 | ||||||
Inventory | 217 | 187 | ||||||
Contract assets | 502 | 189 | ||||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 101 | 151 | ||||||
Total current assets | 9,345 | 8,922 | ||||||
Property, plant and equipment, net | 2,268 | 2,604 | ||||||
Intangibles, net | 41 | 44 | ||||||
Right-of-use operating lease assets | 2,494 | 3,174 | ||||||
Other assets | 264 | 195 | ||||||
Total assets | $ | 14,412 | $ | 14,939 | ||||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||||||||
Current liabilities: | ||||||||
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $ | 1,788 | $ | 1,988 | ||||
Contract liabilities | 173 | 730 | ||||||
Current portion of PPP loan payable | 0 | 863 | ||||||
Current lease liabilities | 1,290 | 1,261 | ||||||
Total current liabilities | 3,251 | 4,842 | ||||||
PPP loan payable | 1,111 | 248 | ||||||
Operating lease liability, long-term | 1,243 | 1,951 | ||||||
Total liabilities | 5,605 | 7,041 | ||||||
Commitments and contingencies (Note 8) | – | – | ||||||
Stockholders' equity: | ||||||||
Common stock, $ | par value, shares authorized and issued16 | 16 | ||||||
Additional paid-in capital | 73,675 | 73,638 | ||||||
Treasury stock, | shares, at cost(2,809 | ) | (2,809 | ) | ||||
Accumulated deficit | (62,075 | ) | (62,947 | ) | ||||
Total stockholders' equity | 8,807 | 7,898 | ||||||
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ | 14,412 | $ | 14,939 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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DEEP DOWN, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(UNAUDITED)
Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
September 30, | September 30, | |||||||||||||||
(In thousands, except per share amounts) | 2017 | 2016 | 2017 | 2016 | ||||||||||||
Unaudited | ||||||||||||||||
Revenues | $ | 3,470 | $ | 9,165 | $ | 14,458 | $ | 19,489 | ||||||||
Cost of sales: | ||||||||||||||||
Cost of sales | 2,103 | 5,498 | 7,151 | 11,835 | ||||||||||||
Depreciation expense | 333 | 370 | 966 | 982 | ||||||||||||
Total cost of sales | 2,436 | 5,868 | 8,117 | 12,817 | ||||||||||||
Gross profit | 1,034 | 3,297 | 6,341 | 6,672 | ||||||||||||
Operating expenses: | ||||||||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative | 2,264 | 2,210 | 6,995 | 7,376 | ||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 79 | 113 | 238 | 313 | ||||||||||||
Total operating expenses | 2,343 | 2,323 | 7,233 | 7,689 | ||||||||||||
Operating income (loss) | (1,309 | ) | 974 | (892 | ) | (1,017 | ) | |||||||||
Other income (expense): | ||||||||||||||||
Interest income (expense), net | 21 | 10 | 46 | (51 | ) | |||||||||||
Equity in net income of joint venture | – | – | 94 | – | ||||||||||||
Gain on sale of assets | 559 | – | 574 | 1,070 | ||||||||||||
Total other income (expense) | 580 | 10 | 714 | 1,019 | ||||||||||||
Income (loss) before income taxes | (729 | ) | 984 | (178 | ) | 2 | ||||||||||
Income tax expense | (5 | ) | (5 | ) | (15 | ) | (16 | ) | ||||||||
Net income (loss) | $ | (734 | ) | $ | 979 | $ | (193 | ) | $ | (14 | ) | |||||
Net income (loss) per share: | ||||||||||||||||
Basic | $ | (0.05 | ) | $ | 0.06 | $ | (0.01 | ) | $ | – | ||||||
Fully diluted | $ | (0.05 | ) | $ | 0.06 | $ | (0.01 | ) | $ | – | ||||||
Weighted-average shares outstanding: | ||||||||||||||||
Basic | 14,695 | 15,493 | 15,074 | 15,534 | ||||||||||||
Fully diluted | 14,695 | 15,493 | 15,074 | 15,534 |
Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
June 30, | June 30, | |||||||||||||||
2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | |||||||||||||
(In thousands, except per share amounts) | ||||||||||||||||
Revenues | $ | 4,528 | $ | 2,725 | $ | 8,450 | $ | 6,330 | ||||||||
Cost of sales: | ||||||||||||||||
Cost of sales | 2,938 | 1,216 | 4,949 | 3,458 | ||||||||||||
Depreciation expense | 184 | 242 | 367 | 482 | ||||||||||||
Total cost of sales | 3,122 | 1,458 | 5,316 | 3,940 | ||||||||||||
Gross profit | 1,406 | 1,267 | 3,134 | 2,390 | ||||||||||||
Operating expenses: | ||||||||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative | 1,752 | 2,005 | 3,287 | 3,698 | ||||||||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 78 | 61 | 155 | 122 | ||||||||||||
Asset impairment | 0 | 4,490 | 0 | 4,490 | ||||||||||||
Total operating expenses | 1,830 | 6,556 | 3,442 | 8,310 | ||||||||||||
Operating loss | (424 | ) | (5,289 | ) | (308 | ) | (5,920 | ) | ||||||||
Other (income) expense: | ||||||||||||||||
Interest expense, net | 8 | 1 | 21 | 2 | ||||||||||||
Other income, net | (1,156 | ) | 0 | (1,156 | ) | 0 | ||||||||||
Gain on sale of property, plant and equipment | (6 | ) | 0 | (55 | ) | 0 | ||||||||||
Total other (income) expense | (1,154 | ) | 1 | (1,190 | ) | 2 | ||||||||||
Income (loss) before income tax expense | 730 | (5,290 | ) | 882 | (5,922 | ) | ||||||||||
Income tax expense | 6 | – | 10 | 5 | ||||||||||||
Net income (loss) | $ | 724 | $ | (5,290 | ) | $ | 872 | $ | (5,927 | ) | ||||||
Net income (loss) per share: | ||||||||||||||||
Basic | $ | 0.06 | $ | (0.42 | ) | $ | 0.07 | $ | (0.47 | ) | ||||||
Fully diluted | $ | 0.06 | $ | (0.42 | ) | $ | 0.07 | $ | (0.47 | ) | ||||||
Weighted-average shares outstanding: | ||||||||||||||||
Basic | 12,389 | 12,492 | 12,389 | 12,601 | ||||||||||||
Fully diluted | 12,444 | 12,492 | 12,439 | 12,601 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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DEEP DOWN, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWSCHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(UNAUDITED)
Nine Months Ended | ||||||||
September 30, | ||||||||
(In thousands) | 2017 | 2016 | ||||||
Unaudited | ||||||||
Cash flows from operating activities: | ||||||||
Net loss | $ | (193 | ) | $ | (14 | ) | ||
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||||||||
Share-based compensation | 101 | 309 | ||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 1,204 | 1,295 | ||||||
Gain on sale of assets | (574 | ) | (1,070 | ) | ||||
Write-off of deferred financing fees | – | 23 | ||||||
Equity in net income of joint venture | (94 | ) | – | |||||
Changes in assets and liabilities: | ||||||||
Accounts receivable, net of allowance | 2,298 | 551 | ||||||
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts | 779 | (848 | ) | |||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | (45 | ) | (56 | ) | ||||
Other assets | (161 | ) | 37 | |||||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | (362 | ) | 217 | |||||
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts | (2,745 | ) | 2,209 | |||||
Net cash provided by operating activities | 208 | 2,653 | ||||||
Cash flows from investing activities: | ||||||||
Purchases of property, plant and equipment | (2,306 | ) | (1,105 | ) | ||||
Proceeds from sale of assets (net of $60 cash paid for costs to sell) | 958 | 3,800 | ||||||
Repayments received on employee receivable | 20 | 11 | ||||||
Other investing activity | (10 | ) | – | |||||
Cash distribution received from joint venture | 94 | 161 | ||||||
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | (1,244 | ) | 2,867 | |||||
Cash flows from financing activities: | ||||||||
Cash paid for purchase of our common stock | (1,474 | ) | (305 | ) | ||||
Proceeds from bank loans | – | 300 | ||||||
Cash paid for deferred financing costs | – | (15 | ) | |||||
Release of compensating balance | – | 3,900 | ||||||
Repayments of long-term debt | – | (3,047 | ) | |||||
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | (1,474 | ) | 833 | |||||
Change in cash | (2,510 | ) | 6,353 | |||||
Cash, beginning of period | 8,203 | 374 | ||||||
Cash, end of period | $ | 5,693 | $ | 6,727 |
Additional | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Common Stock | Paid-in | Treasury | Accumulated | |||||||||||||||||||||
(In thousands) | Shares (#) | Amount ($) | Capital | Stock | Deficit | Total | ||||||||||||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2019 | 15,906 | $ | 16 | $ | 73,521 | $ | (2,284 | ) | $ | (56,890 | ) | $ | 14,363 | |||||||||||
Net loss | – | – | – | – | (637 | ) | (637 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Treasury shares purchased | – | – | – | (524 | ) | – | (524 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Share-based compensation | – | – | 50 | – | – | 50 | ||||||||||||||||||
Balance at March 31, 2020 | 15,906 | $ | 16 | $ | 73,571 | $ | (2,808 | ) | $ | (57,527 | ) | $ | 13,252 | |||||||||||
Net loss | – | – | – | – | (5,290 | ) | (5,290 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Share-based compensation | – | – | 24 | – | – | 24 | ||||||||||||||||||
Balance at June 30, 2020 | 15,906 | $ | 16 | $ | 73,595 | $ | (2,808 | ) | $ | (62,817 | ) | $ | 7,986 | |||||||||||
Balance at December 31, 2020 | 15,756 | $ | 16 | $ | 73,638 | $ | (2,809 | ) | $ | (62,947 | ) | 7,898 | ||||||||||||
Net income | – | – | – | – | 148 | 148 | ||||||||||||||||||
Share-based compensation | – | – | 20 | – | – | 20 | ||||||||||||||||||
Balance at March 31, 2021 | 15,756 | $ | 16 | $ | 73,658 | $ | (2,809 | ) | $ | (62,799 | ) | $ | 8,066 | |||||||||||
Net income | – | – | – | – | 724 | 724 | ||||||||||||||||||
Share-based compensation | – | – | 17 | – | – | 17 | ||||||||||||||||||
Balance at June 30, 2021 | 15,756 | $ | 16 | $ | 73,675 | $ | (2,809 | ) | $ | (62,075 | ) | $ | 8,807 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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DEEP DOWN, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
Six Months Ended | ||||||||
June 30, | ||||||||
2021 | 2020 | |||||||
(In thousands) | ||||||||
Cash flows from operating activities: | ||||||||
Net income (loss) | $ | 872 | $ | (5,927 | ) | |||
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash used in operating activities: | ||||||||
Share-based compensation | 37 | 74 | ||||||
Depreciation and amortization | 522 | 604 | ||||||
Gain on sale of property, plant and equipment | (55 | ) | 0 | |||||
Bad debt expense | 534 | 448 | ||||||
Non-cash lease expense | 3 | 5 | ||||||
Forgiveness of PPP loan | (1,111 | ) | 0 | |||||
Loss on asset impairment | 0 | 4,490 | ||||||
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||||||
Accounts receivable, net | (337 | ) | (348 | ) | ||||
Contract assets | (313 | ) | 229 | |||||
Inventories | (30 | ) | 0 | |||||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 44 | 51 | ||||||
Other assets | (52 | ) | (200 | ) | ||||
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | (200 | ) | (110 | ) | ||||
Contract liabilities | (557 | ) | 333 | |||||
Net cash used in operating activities | (643 | ) | (351 | ) | ||||
Cash flows from investing activities: | ||||||||
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment | 56 | 0 | ||||||
Purchases of property, plant and equipment | (202 | ) | (102 | ) | ||||
Payments received on note receivable (included in Prepaid expenses and other current assets) | 6 | 7 | ||||||
Net cash used in investing activities | (140 | ) | (95 | ) | ||||
Cash flows from financing activities: | ||||||||
Proceeds from PPP loan | 1,111 | 1,111 | ||||||
Repurchase of common shares | 0 | (524 | ) | |||||
Net cash provided by financing activities | 1,111 | 587 | ||||||
Change in cash | 328 | 141 | ||||||
Cash, beginning of period | 3,745 | 3,523 | ||||||
Cash, end of period | $ | 4,073 | $ | 3,664 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements.
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DEEP DOWN, INC.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Amounts in thousands except per share amounts)
NOTE 1: | BASIS OF PRESENTATION |
Basis of Presentation
Unless otherwise indicated, the terms “Deep Down, Inc.”, “Deep Down”, “Company”, “we”, “our” and “us” are used in this Report to refer to Deep Down, Inc., a Nevada corporation (“Deep Down Nevada”), and its directly wholly owned subsidiary, Deep Down, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Deep Down Delaware”). The accompanying unauditedcondensedconsolidated financial statements of Deep Down, Inc. and its directly and indirectly wholly-owned subsidiaries (“Deep Down,” “we,” “us” or the “Company”) were prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC” or the “Commission”) pertaining to interim financial information and instructions to Form 10-Q. As permitted under those rules, certain footnotesnotes or other financial information that are normally required by United States generally accepted accounting principles (“US GAAP”) can be condensed or omitted. Therefore, these statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements, and notes thereto, included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016, filed on March 31, 2017 with the Commission.2020.
Preparation of financial statements in conformity withUS GAAPrequires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosed amounts of contingent assets and liabilities, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses. If the underlying estimates and assumptions upon which the financial statements are based change in future periods, then the actual amounts may differ from those included in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included.
Liquidity
The Company’s cash on hand was $4,073 and working capital was $6,094 as of June 30, 2021. As of December 31, 2020, cash on hand and working capital was $3,745 and $4,080, respectively. Other than a remaining loan obtained under the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”), the Company does not have a credit facility in place and depends on cash on hand, cash flows from operations, and the potential opportunistic sales of property, plant and equipment (“PP&E”). See Note 11 for further discussion of the PPP loans.
The Company believes it will have adequate liquidity to meet its future operating requirements through a combination of cash on hand, cash expected to be generated from operations, and potential opportunistic sales of PP&E in addition to pursuing a disciplined approach to making capital investments. However, given the abrupt decline in oil prices and global economic activity caused by COVID-19 in 2020, the Company cannot predict this with certainty. To mitigate this uncertainty and preserve liquidity, the Company will continue to pursue opportunistic cost containment initiatives, which can include workforce alignment, limiting overhead spending and research and development efforts to only critical items, and actively pursuing further cost reduction opportunities as they become available.
Principles of Consolidation
The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements presented herein include the accounts of Deep Down, Inc. andits directly and indirectly wholly-owned subsidiaries.wholly owned subsidiary. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated.
Segments
For the quartersthree and six months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172021 and 2016,2020, we had one1 operating and reporting segment, Deep Down Delaware.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted
In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standard Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers” (“ASU 2014-09”). This update provides a five-step approach to be applied to all contracts with customers and requires expanded disclosures about the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue (and the related cash flows) arising from customer contracts, significant judgments and changes in judgments used in applying the revenue model and the assets recognized from costs incurred to obtain or fulfill a contract. The effective date for this standard was deferred in July 2015 and will now be effective for us beginning January 1, 2018. The standard provides for different application methods during adoption. We are currently in the process of evaluating the potential impact this new pronouncement will have on our financial statements. We are reviewing our existing contracts to identify any that may be impacted by this standard, and evaluating new contracts we are negotiating to ensure compliance with this standard. We have not completed our full evaluation and therefore cannot conclude whether the pronouncement will have a significant impact on our financial statements at this time, but we expect requirements of this standard to significantly enhance our revenue disclosures. We currently anticipate that we will utilize the modified retrospective method of adoption, however, this expectation may change following the completion of our evaluation of the impact of this pronouncement on our financial statements.
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, “Leases (Topic 842)” (“ASU 2016-02”). The amendments in this update require, among other things, that lessees recognize the following for all leases (with the exception of short-term leases) at the commencement date: (1) a lease liability, which is a lessee's obligation to make lease payments arising from a lease, measured on a discounted basis; and (2) a right-of-use asset, which is an asset that represents the lessee's right to use, or control the use of, a specified asset for the lease term. Lessees and lessors must apply a modified retrospective transition approach for leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented in the financial statements. The amendments are effective for us beginning January 1, 2019. We do not anticipate the adoption of ASU 2016-02 will have a material effect on our results of operations, however we are still evaluating the impact on our financial position.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Amounts in thousands except per share amounts)
In October 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-16, “Intra-Entity Transfers of Assets Other Than Inventory.” This update requires that income tax consequences are recognized on an intra-entity transfer of an asset other than inventory when the transfer occurs. The amendments in this ASU are effective for us on January 1, 2018. We are currently evaluating the impact of this ASU on our consolidated financial statements.
In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-01, “Business Combinations.” This new ASU clarified the definition of a business with the objective of adding guidance to assist entities with evaluating whether transactions should be accounted for as acquisitions (or disposals) of assets or businesses. The new standard is effective for us January 1, 2018 and will be applied prospectively. We are currently evaluating the impact of our pending adoption of the new standard, but do not expect it to have a material impact on our consolidated financial position or results of operations.
In February 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-05, “Other Income—Gains and Losses from the Derecognition of Nonfinancial Assets” (“ASU 2017-05”). This update clarifies the scope of accounting for the derecognition or partial sale of nonfinancial assets to exclude all businesses and nonprofit activities. ASU 2017-05 also provides a definition for in-substance nonfinancial assets and additional guidance on partial sales of nonfinancial assets. We are currently evaluating the effect of ASU No. 2017-05 on our consolidated financial statements and will adopt ASU 2017-05 in conjunction with ASU 2014-09 on January 1, 2018.
In May 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-09, “Scope of Modification Accounting” (“ASU 2017-09”), which amends the scope of modification accounting for share-based payment arrangements. This update clarifies when a change to the terms or conditions of a share-based payment award should be accounted for as a modification. An entity should account for the effects of a modification unless the fair value, vesting conditions and classification, as an entity instrument or a liability instrument, of the modified award are the same before and after a change to the terms or conditions of the share-based payment award. The new standard is effective for us January 1, 2018. We do not expect ASU 2017-09 to have a material impact on our consolidated financial position or results of operations.
The components of billings, costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts are summarized below:
September 30, 2017 | December 31, 2016 | |||||||
Costs incurred on uncompleted contracts | $ | 8,525 | $ | 8,858 | ||||
Estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts | 9,266 | 6,777 | ||||||
17,791 | 15,635 | |||||||
Less: Billings to date on uncompleted contracts | (18,097 | ) | (17,907 | ) | ||||
$ | (306 | ) | $ | (2,272 | ) | |||
Included in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets under the following captions: | ||||||||
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts | $ | 298 | $ | 1,077 | ||||
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts | (604 | ) | (3,349 | ) | ||||
$ | (306 | ) | $ | (2,272 | ) |
The balance in costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 consisted primarily of earned but unbilled revenues related to fixed-price projects.
The balance in billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 consisted primarily of unearned billings related to fixed-price projects.
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NOTE 2: | LEASES |
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (“ASC Topic 842”). Under this guidance, lessees are required to recognize on the balance sheet a lease liability and a right-of-use (“ROU”) asset for all leases, except for short-term leases with terms of twelve months or less. The lease liability represents the lessee’s obligation to make lease payments arising from a lease and is initially measured as the present value of the lease payments. The ROU asset represents the lessee’s right to use a specified asset for the lease term, and is measured at the lease liability amount, adjusted for lease prepayment, lease incentives received and the lessee’s initial direct costs.
ASC Topic 842 provides for certain practical expedients when adopting the guidance. The Company elected the package of practical expedients allowing the Company, for all leases that commenced prior to the adoption date, to not reassess whether any expired or existing contracts are, or contain, leases, the lease classification for any expired or existing leases, or initial direct costs for any expired or existing leases.
The Company utilizes the land easements practical expedient allowing the Company to not assess whether any expired or existing land easements are, or contain, leases if they were not previously accounted for as leases under the then-existing leasing guidance. Instead, the Company will continue to apply its existing accounting policies to historical land easements. The Company elects to apply the short-term lease exception; therefore, the Company will not record an ROU asset or corresponding lease liability for leases with an initial term of twelve months or less that are not reasonably certain of being renewed and instead will recognize a single lease cost allocated over the lease term, generally on a straight-line basis. The Company elects to apply the practical expedient to not separate lease components from non-lease components and instead account for both as a single lease component for all asset classes.
The Company elects to not capitalize any lease in which the estimated value of the underlying asset at the commencement date is less than the Company’s capitalization threshold. A lease would need to qualify for the low value exception based on various criteria.
ROU assets and lease liabilities are recognized at the lease commencement date based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term and include options to extend or terminate the lease when they are reasonably certain to be exercised. The present value of lease payments is determined primarily using the incremental borrowing rate based on the information available at the lease commencement date. Lease agreements with lease and non-lease components are generally accounted for as a single lease component. The Company’s operating lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term and a portion is recorded in cost of sales, and the remainder is recorded in selling, general and administrative expenses. The accounting for some leases may require significant judgment, which includes determining whether a contract contains a lease, determining the incremental borrowing rate to utilize in our net present value calculation of lease payments for lease agreements which do not provide an implicit rate, and assessing the likelihood of renewal or termination options.
As of June 30, 2021, we do not have any finance lease assets or liabilities, nor do we have any subleases.
The following tables present information about our operating leases:
Operating lease right to use | ||||||||
June 30, 2021 | December 31, 2020 | |||||||
(In thousands) | ||||||||
Assets: | ||||||||
Right-of-use assets | $ | 2,494 | $ | 3,174 | ||||
Liabilities: | ||||||||
Current lease liabilities | 1,290 | 1,261 | ||||||
Non-current lease liabilities | 1,243 | 1,951 | ||||||
Total lease liabilities | $ | 2,533 | $ | 3,212 |
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NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Amounts in thousands except per share amounts)The components of our lease expense were as follows:
Components of lease expense | ||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
June 30, | June 30, | |||||||||||||||
2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | |||||||||||||
(In thousands) | (In thousands) | |||||||||||||||
Operating lease expense included in cost of sales | $ | 316 | $ | 80 | $ | 633 | $ | 388 | ||||||||
Operating lease expense included in selling, general and administrative | 35 | 14 | 108 | 74 | ||||||||||||
Short term lease expense | 68 | 53 | 113 | 87 | ||||||||||||
Total lease expense | $ | 419 | $ | 147 | $ | 854 | $ | 549 |
Lease term and discount rate:
Lease term and discount rate | |||
June 30, 2021 | December 31, 2020 | ||
Weighted-average remaining lease terms on operating leases (yrs.) | 1.92 | 2.43 | |
Weighted-average discount rates on operating leases | 5.374% | 5.374% |
During the three months ended June 30, 2021, the Company did not have any sale/leaseback transactions.
Present value of lease liabilities:
Future minimum lease payments | ||||
Operating Leases | ||||
July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022 | $ | 1,389 | ||
July 1, 2022 - June 30, 2023 | 1,251 | |||
July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024 | 14 | |||
July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025 | 8 | |||
Thereafter | 1 | |||
Total lease payments | 2,663 | |||
Less: Interest | (130 | ) | ||
Present value of lease liabilities | $ | 2,533 |
NOTE 3: | REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS |
Revenues are recognized when control of the promised goods or services is transferred to our customers in an amount that reflects the consideration we expect to be entitled to in exchange for those goods or services. To determine the proper revenue recognition method for our customer contracts, we evaluate whether two or more contracts should be combined and accounted for as one single contract and whether the combined or single contract should be accounted for as more than one performance obligation. This evaluation requires significant judgment and the decision to combine a group of contracts or separate the combined or single contract into multiple performance obligations could change the amount of revenue and profit recorded in each period.
For most of our fixed price contracts, the customer contracts with us to provide a significant service of integrating a complex set of tasks and components into a single project or capability even if that single project results in the delivery of multiple units. Hence, the entire contract is accounted for as one performance obligation. We account for a contract when it has approval and commitment from both parties, the rights of the parties are identified, payment terms are identified, the contract has commercial substance and collectability of consideration is probable.
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Disaggregation of Revenue
The following table presents the Company’s revenues disaggregated by fixed price and service contracts. Sales taxes are excluded from revenues.
Disaggregation of Revenue - Contract Revenue | ||||||||
Three Months Ended | ||||||||
June 30, | ||||||||
2021 | 2020 | |||||||
Fixed Price Contracts | $ | 2,011 | $ | 2,073 | ||||
Service Contracts | 2,517 | 652 | ||||||
Total | $ | 4,528 | $ | 2,725 |
Six Months Ended | ||||||||
June 30, | ||||||||
2021 | 2020 | |||||||
Fixed Price Contracts | $ | 3,305 | $ | 3,817 | ||||
Service Contracts | 5,145 | 2,513 | ||||||
Total | $ | 8,450 | $ | 6,330 |
Fixed price contracts
For fixed price contracts, we generally recognize revenue over time as we perform because of continuous transfer of control to the customer. This continuous transfer of control to the customer is supported by clauses in the contract that allow the customer to unilaterally terminate the contract for convenience, pay us for costs incurred plus a reasonable profit and take control of any work in process. In our fixed price contracts, the customer either controls the work in process or we deliver products with no alternative use to the Company and have rights to payment for work performed to date plus a reasonable profit as evidenced by contractual termination clauses.
Because of control transferring over time, revenue is recognized based on the extent of progress towards completion of the performance obligation. The selection of the method to measure progress towards completion requires judgment and is based on the nature of the products or services to be provided. We generally use the cost-to-cost measure of progress for our contracts because it best depicts the transfer of control to the customer which occurs as we incur costs on our contracts. Under the cost-to-cost measure of progress, the extent of progress towards completion is measured based on the ratio of costs incurred to date to the total estimated costs at completion of the performance obligation. Revenues, including estimated fees or profits, are recorded proportionally as costs are incurred.
Contracts are often modified to account for changes in contract specifications and requirements. We consider contract modifications to exist when the modification either creates new, or changes the existing, enforceable rights and obligations. Most of our contract modifications are for goods or services that are not distinct from the existing contract due to the significant integration service provided in the context of the contract and are accounted for as if they were part of that existing contract. The effect of a contract modification on the transaction price, and our measure of progress for the performance obligation to which it relates, is recognized as an adjustment to revenue (either as an increase in or a reduction of revenue) on a cumulative catch-up basis.
We have a company-wide standard and disciplined quarterly estimate at completion process in which management reviews the progress and execution of our performance obligations. As part of this process, management reviews information including, but not limited to, any outstanding key contract matters, progress towards completion and the related program schedule, identified risks and opportunities and the related changes in estimates of revenues and costs. Changes in estimates of net sales, cost of sales and the related impact to operating income are recognized quarterly on a cumulative catch-up basis, which recognizes in the current period the cumulative effect of the changes on current and prior periods based on a performance obligation’s percentage of completion. A significant change in one or more of these estimates could affect the profitability of one or more of our performance obligations. When estimates of total costs to be incurred exceed total estimates of revenue to be earned on a performance obligation related to fixed price contracts, a provision for the entire loss on the performance obligation is recognized in the period the loss is estimated.
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Service Contracts
We recognize revenue for service contracts measuring progress toward satisfying the performance obligation in a manner that best depicts the transfer of goods or services to the customer. The control over services is transferred over time when the services are rendered to the customer on a daily basis. Specifically, we recognize revenue as the services are provided as we have the right to invoice the customer for the services performed. Services are invoiced and are payable on a monthly basis. Payment terms for services are usually 30 days from invoice receipt.
Contract balances
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts arise when revenues are recorded based on the extent of progress towards completion but cannot be invoiced under the terms of the contract. Such amounts are invoiced upon completion of contractual milestones. Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts arise when milestone billings are permissible under the contract, but the related costs have not yet been incurred. All contract costs are recognized currently on jobs formally approved by the customer and contracts are not shown as complete until virtually all anticipated costs have been incurred and the risk of loss has passed to the customer.
Assets related to costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts, as well as liabilities related to billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts, have been classified as current. The contract cycle for certain long-term contracts may extend beyond one year; thus, complete collection of amounts related to these contracts may extend beyond one year though such long-term contracts include contractual milestone billings as discussed above. At June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, there were no contracts with terms that extended beyond one year.
The following table summarizes our contract assets, which are “Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts” and our contract liabilities, which are “Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts”.
Schedule of earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts | ||||||||
June 30, 2021 | December 31, 2020 | |||||||
Costs incurred on uncompleted contracts | $ | 3,293 | $ | 2,098 | ||||
Estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts | 4,021 | 3,153 | ||||||
Gross costs and estimated earnings | 7,314 | 5,251 | ||||||
Less: Billings to date on uncompleted contracts | (6,985 | ) | (5,792 | ) | ||||
Costs incurred plus estimated earning less billings on uncompleted contracts, net | $ | 329 | $ | (541 | ) | |||
Included in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheets under the following captions: | ||||||||
Contract assets | $ | 502 | $ | 189 | ||||
Contract liabilities | (173 | ) | (730 | ) | ||||
Costs incurred plus estimated earning less billings on uncompleted contracts | $ | 329 | $ | (541 | ) |
The contract asset and liability balances at June 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020 consisted primarily of revenue related to fixed-price projects.
Remaining Performance Obligations
Remaining performance obligations represent the transaction price of firm orders for which work has not been performed and excludes unexercised contract options, potential orders, and any remaining performance obligations for any sales arrangements that had not fully satisfied the criteria to be considered a contract with a customer pursuant to the requirements of ASC 606.
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Practical Expedients and Exemptions
We generally expense sales commissions when incurred because the amortization period would have been one year or less. These costs are recorded within selling, general and administrative expenses.
Many of our services contracts are short-term in nature with a contract term of one year or less. For those contracts, we have utilized the practical expedient in ASC 606-10-50-14 exempting the Company from disclosure of the transaction price allocated to remaining performance obligations if the performance obligation is part of a contract that has an original expected duration of one year or less.
Additionally, our payment terms are short-term in nature with settlements of one year or less. We have, therefore, utilized the practical expedient in ASC 606-10-32-18 exempting the Company from adjusting the promised amount of consideration for the effects of a significant financing component given that the period between when the Company transfers a promised good or service to a customer and when the customer pays for that good or service is expected to be one year or less.
Further, in many of our service contracts, we have a right to consideration from a customer in an amount that corresponds directly with the value to the customer of our performance completed to date (for example, a service contract in which we bill a fixed amount for each hour of service provided). For those contracts, we have utilized the practical expedient in ASC 606-10-55-18, which allows us to recognize revenue in the amount for which we have the right to invoice.
Accordingly, we do not disclose the value of unsatisfied performance obligations for (i) contracts with an original expected length of one year or less and (ii) contracts for which we recognize revenue at the amount to which we have the right to invoice for services performed.
NOTE | PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT |
The components of net property,Property, plant and equipment are summarized below:consisted of the following:
September 30, 2017 | December 31, 2016 | Range of Asset Lives | ||||||||||
Buildings and improvements | 285 | 5 | 7 - 36 years | |||||||||
Leasehold improvements | 908 | 908 | 2 - 5 years | |||||||||
Equipment | 15,372 | 16,360 | 2 - 30 years | |||||||||
Furniture, computers and office equipment | 1,245 | 1,274 | 2 - 8 years | |||||||||
Construction in progress | 1,938 | 586 | – | |||||||||
Total property, plant and equipment | 19,748 | 19,133 | ||||||||||
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization | (11,011 | ) | (11,195 | ) | ||||||||
Property, plant and equipment, net | $ | 8,737 | $ | 7,938 |
Schedule of property, plant and equipment | ||||||||||
Range of | ||||||||||
June 30, 2021 | December 31, 2020 | Asset Lives | ||||||||
Buildings and improvements | $ | 285 | $ | 285 | 7 - 36 years | |||||
Leasehold improvements | 906 | 906 | 2 - 5 years | |||||||
Equipment | 12,439 | 12,343 | 2 - 30 years | |||||||
Furniture, computers and office equipment | 907 | 907 | 2 - 8 years | |||||||
Construction in progress | 133 | 84 | - | |||||||
Total property, plant and equipment | 14,670 | 14,525 | ||||||||
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization | (12,402 | ) | (11,921 | ) | ||||||
Property, plant and equipment, net | $ | 2,268 | $ | 2,604 |
NOTE 5: | SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION |
Share-based Compensation Plan
We have a share-based compensation plan, the “2003 Directors, Officers and Consultants Stock Option, Stock Warrant and Stock Award Plan” (the “Plan”). Awards of common stock and options to purchase common stock granted under the Plan have vesting periods of three years and options are exercisable for two years once fully vested. Share-based compensation expense related to awards is based on the fair value at the date of grant, and is recognized over the requisite expected service period, net of estimated forfeitures. Under the Plan, the total number of options permitted is 15 percent of issued and outstanding common shares.
Summary of Nonvested Shares of Restricted Stock
On May 2, 2017, we granted 30 shares of restricted stock to an independent director. These shares have a fair value grant price of $1.15 per share, based on the closing price of our common stock on that day. These shares vest over three years in equal tranches on the grant date anniversary, subject to continued service on our Board of Directors. We are amortizing the related share-based compensation of $33 over the three-year requisite service period.
For the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2017 and 2016, we recognized a total of $101 and $309, respectively, of share-based compensation expense related to restricted stock awards, which is included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations.operations and additional paid-in capital in the accompanying unaudited consolidated balance sheets. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, the Company recognized a total of $ and $ of share-based compensation expense, respectively. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2020, the Company recognized a total of $ and $ , respectively, of share-based compensation expense, which includes $23 of credits to compensation expense related to the forfeiture of restricted stock awards of our former Chief Operating Officer in the second quarter of 2020. The unamortized estimated fair value of nonvested shares of restricted stock awardsand stock options was $73$ and $ atSeptember June 30,, 2017. 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively. These costs are expected to be recognized as expenseexpenses over a weighted-average period of 0.300 years.
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NOTE 6: | TREASURY STOCK |
On MayDecember 23, 2016, our2019, the Board authorized the repurchase of Directors authorized a repurchase programup to 500 shares of the Company’s outstanding common stock (the “Repurchase Program”) under which we were originally authorized to repurchase up to $1,000 of our outstanding stock. Subsequently, on March 29, 2017, our Board of Directors authorized a renewal and extension of the Repurchase Program for an additional $1,000 until March 31, 2018. The purchases could be made from time to time in the open market, through privately negotiated transactions and Rule 10b5-1 trading plans in accordance with applicable laws, rules and regulations.. The Repurchase Program was funded from cash on hand and cash provided by operating activities. AsThe Board separately authorized the repurchase of September 30, 2017, we hadadditional shares during the three months ended March 31, 2020, in a privately negotiated transaction. During the three months ended March 31, 2020, shares of common stock were purchased for an aggregate amount of $524. The repurchase program was exhausted the Repurchase Program. Asas of the date of this report no decisions have been made on any further stock repurchases. The average price per share of treasury stock throughSeptember 30, 2017 was $1.02.March 31, 2020. Treasury shares are accounted for using the cost method.
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Amounts in thousands except per share amounts)
NOTE 7: | INCOME TAXES |
Income tax expense during interim periods is based on applying the estimated annual effective income tax rate to interim period operations. The estimated annual effective income tax rate may vary from the statutory rate due to the impact of permanent items relative to our pre-tax income, as well as by any valuation allowance recorded. We employ an asset and liability approach that results in the recognition of deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between the financial basis and the tax basis of those assets and liabilities. A valuation allowance is established when it is more likely than not that some of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. Although our future projections indicate that we may be able to realize some of these deferred tax assets, due to the degree of uncertainty of these projections, atSeptemberAt June 30,, 2017 2021 and December 31, 20162020, management has recorded a full deferred tax asset valuation allowance.
NOTE 8: | COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES |
Letters of Credit
Certain customers could require us to issue standby letters of credit in the normal course of business to ensure performance under terms of contracts or as a form of product warranty. The beneficiary of a letter of credit could demand payment from the issuing bank for the amount of the outstanding letter of credit. We had 0 outstanding letters of credit at June 30, 2021 or December 31, 2020.
Employment Agreement
Our Chief Executive Officer is employed under an employment agreement containing severance provisions. In the event of termination of the CEO’s employment for any reason, the CEO will be entitled to receive all accrued, unpaid salary and vacation time through the date of termination and all benefits to which the CEO is entitled or vested under the terms of all employee benefit and compensation plans, agreements, and arrangements in which the CEO participants as of the date of termination.
In addition, subject to executing a general release in favor of the Company, the CEO will be entitled to receive certain severance payments in the event his employment is terminated by the Company “other than for cause” or by the CEO with “good reason.” These severance payments include: (i) a lump sum in cash equal to one to two times the CEO’s annual base salary; (ii) a lump sum in cash equal to one to two times the average annual bonus paid to the CEO for the prior two full fiscal years preceding the date of termination; (iii) a lump sum in cash equal to a pro rata portion of the annual bonus payable for the period in which the date of termination occurs based on the actual performance under the Company’s annual incentive bonus arrangement, but no less than fifty percent of the CEO’s annual base salary; and (iv) if the CEO’s termination occurs prior to the date that is twelve months following a change of control, then each and every share option, restricted share award and other equity-based award that is outstanding and held by the CEO shall immediately vest and become exercisable.
On April 1, 2020, the Company eliminated the position of Chief Operating Officer (“COO”) and relieved the COO of his duties pursuant to the terms of his employment agreement. In addition to payment of accrued and unpaid salary, vacation time, and other benefits referred to above, the Company made payments to the former COO equal to one time his contractual annual base salary of $245 over 12 months.
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Litigation
From time to time, we are involved inthe Company is party to various legal proceedings arising fromin the normalordinary course of business. AsThe Company expenses or accrues legal costs as incurred and is involved in only one material legal proceeding as of the date of this Report, we wereReport.
In November 2011, the Company delivered equipment to Aker Solutions, Inc. (“Aker”), but Aker declined to pay the final invoice in the aggregate amount of $270 alleging some warranty items needed to be repaired. The Company made repairs, but Aker continued to claim further work was required. The Company repeatedly attempted to collect on the receivable and ultimately filed suit on November 16, 2012, in the Harris County District Court. Aker subsequently filed a counterclaim on March 20, 2013 in the aggregate amount of $1,000 for reimbursement of insurance payments allegedly made for repairs. The parties have not reached a resolution on this matter. At this point, it is not clear as to whether an unfavorable outcome is either probable or remote, and the Company is unable to determine the likelihood of an unfavorable outcome or the amount or range of potential loss if the outcome should be unfavorable.
On August 6, 2018, GE Oil and Gas UK Ltd. (“GE”) requested that the Company mediate a dispute between the parties in the ICC International Centre for ADR (“ICC”). The dispute involved alleged delays and defects in any material legal proceedings.products manufactured by the Company for GE dating back to 2013. During the second quarter of 2020, the parties finalized the terms of a definitive settlement agreement which is now final and binding. Per the terms of the settlement, the Company shall pay GE $750 in total, which shall be paid on a monthly basis through December 2021. The Company accrued a liability related to this matter in the amount of $750 for the year ended December 31, 2019. The remaining liability was $180 at June 30, 2021.
Operating Leases
We lease certain offices, facilities, equipment and vehicles under non-cancellable operating and capital leases expiring at various dates through 2023.
NOTE 9: | EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE |
Basic earnings per share (“EPS”) is calculated by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted EPS is calculated by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted-average number of common shares and dilutive effect of common stock equivalents (warrants, nonvested stock awards and stock options) using the treasury method.
In each relevant period, the net income used in the basic and diluted EPS calculations is the same. The following table reconciles the weighted-average basic number of common shares outstanding and the weighted-average diluted number of common shares outstanding for the purpose of calculating basic and diluted EPS.
Reconciliation of number of shares in earnings per share calculation | ||||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended | Six Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
June 30, | June 30, | |||||||||||||||
2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | |||||||||||||
Weighted average common shares outstanding - basic | 12,389 | 12,492 | 12,389 | 12,601 | ||||||||||||
Diluted effect of common stock equivalents | 55 | 0 | 50 | 0 | ||||||||||||
Weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted | 12,444 | 12,492 | 12,439 | 12,601 |
NOTE 10: | RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS |
On August 15, 2019, Mr. Ronald E. Smith, the Company's Founder, resigned as Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Board, effective as of August 31, 2019. In connection with Mr. Smith's resignation, the Company and Mr. Smith entered into a Transition Agreement, effective as of September 1, 2019 (the “Transition Agreement”). The Transition Agreement provides for Mr. Smith to serve as an independent consultant to the Company from September 1, 2019 through December 31, 2021. The Company agreed to pay Mr. Smith $42 per month, from September 1, 2019 through December 31, 2019, and $15 per month, from January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2021, in exchange for his future services. The Company therefore recorded consulting expenses related to the Transition Agreement totaling $45 and $90 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021.
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In addition to the other payments provided for under the Transition Agreement, the Company also agreed to pay Mr. Smith 1.5% of the net sale or lease value of two carousels owned by Company, if such sale or lease occurs prior to December 31, 2021, unless those assets are sold or leased in conjunction with a sale of all or substantially all the assets or stock of Deep Down.
As part of the Transition Agreement, Mr. Smith is bound by certain non-disclosure and confidentiality provisions, and a non-compete and non-hire agreement.
NOTE 11. | SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION’S PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM LOAN |
The Company obtained a $1,111 loan under the Small Business Administration’s (“SBA”) Paycheck Protection Program in April 2020 (“April 2020 PPP loan”). The April 2020 PPP loan was used to finance covered payroll expenses during the period. Diluted EPS reflectssecond and third quarters of 2020. The Company applied for forgiveness of the potential dilution that could occur if options to purchase common stock were exercisedApril 2020 PPP loan in October 2020 and received forgiveness of $1,111 from the SBA on June 29, 2021. The amount of loan forgiveness, including accrued interest, is presented as a component of other income on the condensed consolidated statement of operations for shares of common stockthe three and all nonvested stock awards vest.six months ended June 30, 2021.
At September 30, 2017The Company applied for a second PPP loan and, 2016, there wereon March 1, 2021, received a potentially dilutive securities outstanding, but they were not taken into considerationforgivable loan (“March 2021 PPP loan”) in calculating diluted EPS because there were losses, so including them would have been anti-dilutive.the amount of $1,111. The March 2021 PPP loan is evidenced by a promissory note, dated to be effective as of March 1, 2021, between the Company and the lender. The promissory note matures on March 1, 2026 and bears interest at a fixed rate of 1.00 percent per annum, beginning on the date of advance until the loan maturity date. The PPP Flexibility Act of 2020 delayed repayment of principal and interest until the date that the forgiveness amount is remitted to the lender by the SBA. Under the terms of the Paycheck Protection Program, up to 100% of the loan and related interest may be forgiven if the proceeds are used for covered expenses and certain other requirements related to wage rates and maintenance of full-time equivalents are met. The Company applied for full forgiveness of the March 2021 PPP loan with the lender on August 5, 2021.
ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
(Amounts in thousands except per share amounts)
The following discussion and analysis provides information that management believes is relevant for an assessment and understanding of ourDeep Down’s results of operations and financial condition. This information should be read in conjunction with ourthe Company’s audited historical consolidated financial statements, which are included in ourthe Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016, filed with2020 and which is available on the SecuritiesSEC’s website, and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on March 31, 2017 and ourthe Company’s unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, and notes thereto, included with this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (“Report”) in Part I. Item 1. “Financial Statements.” and is available on the SEC’s website.
General
We are an oilfieldDeep Down is a leading energy services company specializing in complex deepwateroffering subsea equipment and ultra-deepwater oil production distribution system support services servingto the worldwideworld’s energy and offshore explorationindustries. We provide innovative solutions to complex customer challenges presented between the production facility and production industry.the energy source. Our core services and technological solutions include distribution system installation support and engineering services, umbilical terminations, loose-tube steel flying leads, buoyancy products and services, remotely operated vehicles (“ROVs”) and toolings. Werelated services. Additionally, our highly experienced team can support subsea engineering, manufacturing, installation, commissioning, and maintenance projects through specialized, highly experienced service teams and engineered technological solutions.located anywhere in the world.
In Part I. Item 2. “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” all dollar and share amounts are in thousands of dollars and shares, respectively, unless otherwise indicated.
Industry and Executive Outlook
Three years into the downturn in oil prices, the industry has largely come to terms with the lower prices, and adjusted accordingly. So much so, that the recent slight uptick in prices is giving rise to optimism about the future. However, even without increases in prices, oil companies have modified their strategies to manage their operations with the lower prices, with projects being executed at breakeven prices as low as $50 a barrel.
One key strategy being employed across theThe oilfield services industry is dependent on the increased usecapital and operating expenditure programs of strategic partnerships. Whether betweenoil and gas companies. The decision for oil and gas operators to cut back or accelerate their exploration, drilling, and their suppliers, or between suppliers who serve different steps alongproduction operations is substantially driven by the value chain, these partnershipsoverall condition of the oil and gas industry. This industry has historically been characterized by fluctuations in oil and gas prices, which are realizing increased value due to the alignmentdriven by a variety of incentives, while spreading project risks.market forces.
While we are disheartenedIn March 2020, the energy industry encountered a significant economic disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, which continues to have an impact globally. The Company acknowledges that the low oil price environment caused by the pandemic, when coupled with restricted travel to mitigate against the spread of COVID-19, triggered many exploration and production companies to either significantly reduce, delay, or cancel their operating and capital spending programs. This decline in offshore drilling and production activity resulted in lower contract volumes or delays in significant contracts, which negatively impacted our earnings and cash flows. Our earnings and cash flows could also be negatively impacted by delays in some key projects we expectpayments by significant customers or delays in completion of our contracts for any reason.
Oil and gas operators, equipment providers, and services companies had to be working on,quickly adapt to overcome the challenges presented by these unprecedented times, and Deep Down was no exception. Our primary focus throughout 2020 and the resulting disappointing results,first half of 2021 has been to improve our cost structure and manage our cash flows, and as a result of these efforts, we have been able to generate a profit for the past three consecutive quarters despite the offshore drilling environment continuing to recover at a measured pace. Our efforts to manage costs and cash flows will remain a priority as we look toward the future.
The initial loan we received under the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) in April 2020 supplemented our cash flows to fund payroll as revenues declined, and our second PPP loan in March 2021 provided a needed buffer to fund working capital while we continue to strengthen our workforce. Last quarter, we viewed the workforce reductions at other organizations as an opportunity to add high caliber individuals to our team who have a wealth of industry knowledge and experience.
During the first half of 2021, oil prices progressively rebounded to healthier levels, and travel restrictions began to ease. As a result, we managed to safely send teams to various international locations over the past six months. We are cautiously optimistic that partnershipsthe prevalence of vaccines will continue to encourage border controls to be loosened.
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In addition to the increased ability to travel, we have also seen a progressive increase in bidding activity and execution of contract awards as operators mobilize to complete previously delayed projects. In addition, the Company received an order at the beginning of the year for the rental of one of our two carousels that are suitable for large umbilical or cable projects. Certain aspects of this project have not been performed before, which further solidifies our reputation as a service provider of choice for unique offshore installation projects. We envision that the successful execution of this project will provide further opportunities to utilize our carousels in the future.
The growth of our business remains a top priority and generating free cash flow and preservation of liquidity remains of critical importance to achieve growth in the current environment. We are keenly focused on the levers within our control, and we are seeing an increase in requests for short-cycle service work, an area where we have a proven track record. We, therefore, see this continuing as an area of further growth for the Company. We also believe customers will continue to be heavily focused on efficiency and shorter lead times, without sacrificing quality and safety. We are confident our streamlined operations and renewed focus on our cost drivers will enable us to be the primary choice for our customers.
Looking towards the future, we continue to actively engage with a variety of companies on different aspects of the transition to renewable energy with increasing interest in our installation capabilities, equipment, and knowledge of the subsea environment. There are several areas we see as potential growth opportunities, though the timing of these opportunities and associated cash flows is uncertain. As such, we are pursuing will provide material benefits for us in 2018 and beyond, evendifferent partnerships especially around new technologies as we continueseek to engage withleverage our existingcore competencies to increase the market potential of our current product and new customers on their projects.service offerings. We are especially looking to take advantagealso working on developing the next generation of such partnerships to pursue opportunities in international markets, where there is an increase in the focus on local content regulations, in order to enhance local capacity.our equipment by incorporating designs that utilize a reduced carbon footprint.
We are continuingmaintain our commitment to engage in more discussions with different customers on what is commonly referred to as brownfield work, which is where operators seek to derive further benefit from their existing infrastructure, rather than develop new fields. We continue to view this as a growth opportunity for us, especially as a mitigation for continued delays in new projects, and are making concerted efforts toensuring we continuously enhance our market position in this area.
Our balance sheet continues to be strong, we continue to evaluate opportunities to optimize our cost structure, and we are continuing to engage with our customers as they make plans for their projects in 2018 and beyond. Through these efforts we remain strongly committed to creating the most value for our customers, shareholders and employees.stockholders, while being an employer of choice in the industry.
Results of Operations
Three Months Ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172021 Compared to Three Months Ended SeptemberJune 30, 20162020
Revenues. Revenues for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172021 were $3,470$4,528 compared to revenues of $9,165$2,725 for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016.2020. The $5,695,$1,803, or 6266 percent, decreaseincrease from the same period in 2020 was primarily the result of delaysthe progressive increase in the commencementdemand for our subsea equipment, support services, and rental solutions.
Cost of certain customer projects, and fewer projects in process in 2017, coupled with the commencementSales. Cost of procurement and manufacturing activities on certain customer orders that resulted in higher than normal revenues insales increased by $1,722, or 142 percent, to $2,938 for the three monthmonths ended June 30, 2021 from $1,216 for the same period in 2020. The increase in cost of sales was primarily due to increased costs for materials and higher utilization rates for service and fabrication personnel during the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016.2021 as compared to the three months ended June 30, 2020. Additionally, the Company received rent abatements of $251 during the three months ended June 30, 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic but did not receive any rent abatements during the three months ended June 30, 2021.
The Company records depreciation expense related to revenue-generating property, plant and equipment as cost of sales, which totaled $184 and $242 for the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively. The comparative decrease in depreciation expense was primarily due to recording increased impairment charges relating to certain idle, long-lived assets during 2020, which had the effect of reducing depreciation expense in subsequent periods.
Selling, general and administrative expenses. Selling, general and administrative expenses (“SG&A”) decreased by $253, or 13 percent, to $1,752 for the three months ended June 30, 2021 from $2,005 for the same period in 2020. The decrease in SG&A was primarily due to incurring a one-time $245 severance charge related to the elimination of the Company’s COO position during the three months ended June 30, 2020. Additionally, the Company recorded a $534 and $448 reserve for doubtful accounts receivable related to prolonged customer payment terms and uncertainty around certain customers’ liquidity for the three months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
Gross profit.Asset Impairment. Gross profitDuring the three months ended June 30, 2020, the Company recorded charges of $4,490 for the impairment of certain idle long-lived assets. The impairment was the result of an analysis of the carrying value of the assets and our inability to objectively project future cash flows from the sale or lease of these assets, particularly in light of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting global economic disruption. No impairment of long-lived assets was recorded during the three months ended June 30, 2021.
Interest expense, net. Net interest expense for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172021 was $1,034, or 30 percent of revenues,$8 compared to $3,297, or 36 percentnet interest expense of revenues,$1 for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016.2020. The $2,263 decrease in gross profit, or 6 percent decrease in gross profit percentage respectively, wasincrease of $7 is due to lower revenues inrecording interest accrued to date on the three months ended September 30, 2017.
Selling, general and administrative expenses.Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses were $2,264, or 65 percent of revenues, for the three months ended September 30, 2017 compared to $2,210, or 24 percent of revenues, for the three months ended September 30, 2016. The $54 increase in 2017 resulted primarily from labor costs directed to SG&A activities due to lower manufacturing and/or service activities.Company’s outstanding PPP loan balances.
Other income, (expense)net. . During the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017, we recognized a gain on2021, the saleCompany recorded net other income of property, plant and equipment of $559$1,156, which was primarily related to the forgiveness of its first PPP loan obtained in April 2020.
Gain on sale of one of our ROVs.assets. There was no gain or loss on the sale of property, plant and equipment duringDuring the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016.2021, gain on sales of assets was approximately $6 related to equipment sold by the Company. During the three months ended June 30, 2020, the Company did not record any gains related to equipment and vehicles sold by the Company.
Modified EBITDA. OurDeep Down management evaluates ourCompany performance based on a non-GAAPnon-US GAAP measure which consists of earnings (net income or loss) available to common shareholdersstockholders before net interest expense,income, income taxes, depreciation and amortization, non-cash share-based compensation expense, equity in net income or loss of joint venture, non-cash impairments, depreciationnon-cash gains or losses on the sale of property, plant and amortization,equipment (“PP&E”), other non-cash items and one-time charges (“Modified EBITDA”). This measure may not be comparable to similarly titled measures employed by other companies and is not a measure of performance calculated in accordance with US GAAP.companies. The measure should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for operating income or loss, net income or loss, cash flows provided by operating, investing, or financing activities, or other cash flow data prepared in accordance with US GAAP. The amounts included in the Modified EBITDA calculation, however, are derived from amounts included in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated statements of operations.
We believe Modified EBITDA is a useful to investors in evaluating our operating performance because it is widely used to measure of a company’s operating performance, which can vary substantially from company to company depending upon accounting methods and book value of assets, financing methods, capital structure and the method by which assets were acquired. It helps investors more meaningfully evaluate and compare the results of our operations from period to period by removing the impact of our capital structure (primarily interest);, asset base (primarily depreciation and amortization);, and actions that do not affect liquidity (share-based compensation expense, equity in net income or loss of joint venture)expense) from our operating results; andresults. Additionally, it helps investors identify items that are within our operational control. Depreciation and amortization charges, while a component of operating income, are fixed at the time of the asset purchase or acquisition in accordance with the depreciable lives of the related asset and as such are not a directly controllable period operating charge.
The following is a reconciliation of net income (loss) to Modified EBITDA (EBITDA loss)(loss) for the three months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172021 and 2016:2020:
Three Months Ended | ||||||||
September 30, | ||||||||
2017 | 2016 | |||||||
Net (loss) income | $ | (734 | ) | $ | 979 | |||
Less gain on sale of assets | (559 | ) | – | |||||
Deduct interest income, net | (21 | ) | (10 | ) | ||||
Add back depreciation and amortization | 412 | 483 | ||||||
Add back income tax expense | 5 | 5 | ||||||
Add back share-based compensation | 34 | 35 | ||||||
Modified ( EBITDA loss) EBITDA | $ | (863 | ) | $ | 1,492 |
Three Months Ended June 30, | ||||||||
2021 | 2020 | |||||||
Net income (loss) | $ | 724 | $ | (5,290 | ) | |||
Add: Interest expense, net | 8 | 1 | ||||||
Add: Income tax expense | 6 | – | ||||||
Add: Depreciation and amortization | 262 | 303 | ||||||
Add: Share-based compensation | 17 | 24 | ||||||
Add: Asset impairment | – | 4,490 | ||||||
Add: One-time charges related to elimination of COO position | – | 245 | ||||||
Deduct: Gain on sale of asset | (6 | ) | – | |||||
Deduct: Forgiveness of PPP loan | (1,124 | ) | – | |||||
Modified EBITDA (loss) | $ | (113 | ) | $ | (227 | ) |
Modified EBITDA loss was ($863) for the three months ended September 30, 2017 compared to Modified EBITDA of $1,492 for the three months ended September 30, 2016. The $2,355 decrease in Modified EBITDA was due primarily to the decrease in net income, which was driven by the previously discussed decreased revenues, as well as the gain on sale of assets during the 2017 period.
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 Compared to Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016
Revenues. Revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 were $14,458 compared to revenues of $19,489 for the nine months ended September 30, 2016. The $5,031, or 26 percent, decrease was primarily a result of project delays and fewer projects in process in 2017, coupled with the previously discussed above average activity levels in the same period in 2016.
Gross Profit. Gross profitThe $114 improvement in Modified EBITDA (loss) for the ninethree months ended SeptemberJune 30, 20172021 was $6,341, or 44 percent ofprimarily due to an increase in revenues and decrease in SG&A expenses as compared to gross profit of $6,672, or 34 percent of revenues,the three months ended June 30, 2020. Modified EBITDA (loss) for the ninethree months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2016. Though we had2021 was also impacted by recording a slight decrease$534 reserve for doubtful accounts receivable as compared to recording a $448 reserve for doubtful accounts receivable for the three months ended June 30, 2020.
Six Months Ended June 30, 2021 Compared to Six Months Ended June 30, 2020
Revenues. Revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2021 were $8,450 compared to revenues of $331$6,330 for the six months ended June 30, 2020. The $2,120, or 33 percent, increase from the same period in gross profit, we maintained2020 was primarily the result of the progressive increase in demand for our subsea equipment, support services, and rental solutions.
Cost of Sales. Cost of sales increased by $1,491, or 43 percent, to $4,949 for the six months ended June 30, 2021 from $3,458 for the same period in 2020. The increase in cost of sales was primarily due to higher marginsutilization rates for service and fabrication personnel and increased costs for materials during the six months ended June 30, 2021 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2020. Additionally, the Company received rent abatements of $251 during the six months ended June 30, 2020 as a percentageresult of revenues,the COVID-19 pandemic but did not receive any rent abatements during the six months ended June 30, 2021.
The Company records depreciation expense related to revenue-generating property, plant and equipment as cost of sales, which totaled $367 and $482 for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively. The comparative decrease in depreciation expense was primarily due to a larger proportionthe Company recording increased impairment charges relating to certain idle, long-lived assets during 2020, which had the effect of higher margin service work, as well as the resolution of an outstanding customer issue, during the nine months ended September 30, 2017.reducing depreciation expense in subsequent periods.
Selling, general and administrative expenses.expenses. SG&A expensesdecreased by $411, or 11 percent, to $3,287 for the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017 were $6,995, or 48 percent of revenues, compared to $7,376, or 38 percent of revenues,2021 from $3,698 for the nine months ended September 30, 2016.same period in 2020. The $381 decrease in 2017 resultedSG&A was primarily due to incurring a reduction in certain SG&A salaries and rent expense incurred in 2016,one-time $245 severance charge related to the saleelimination of the Company’s COO position during the six months ended June 30, 2020. Additionally, the Company recorded a $534 and move from our Channelview location in 2016, as well as a decrease in our legal expenses.$448 reserve for doubtful accounts receivable related to prolonged customer payment terms and uncertainty around certain customers’ liquidity for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
Equity in net income of joint venture.Asset Impairment. During the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017, we2020, the Company recorded $94charges of equity$4,490 for the impairment of certain idle long-lived assets. The impairment was the result of an analysis of the carrying value of the assets and our inability to objectively project future cash flows from the sale or lease of these assets, particularly in net incomelight of joint venture, relatedthe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting global economic disruption. No impairment of long-lived assets was recorded during the six months ended June 30, 2021.
Interest expense, net. Net interest expense for the six months ended June 30, 2021 was $21 compared to net income,interest expense of $2 for the yearsix months ended December 31, 2016,June 30, 2020. The increase of Cuming Flotation Technologies, LLC, in which we previously owned a 20 percent interest.$19 is due to recording interest accrued to date on the Company’s outstanding PPP loan balances.
Other income, (expense)net. During the ninesix months ended SeptemberJune 30, 2017, we recognized a gain on2021, the saleCompany recorded net other income of property, plant and equipment of $574$1,156, which was primarily related to the saleforgiveness of one of our ROVs, while during the nine months ended September 30, 2016, we recognized a gain on the sale of property, plant and equipment of $1,070 related to the sale of our Channelview location.its first PPP loan obtained in April 2020.
Modified EBITDA. As noted above, our management evaluates our performance based on Modified EBITDA. This measure may not be comparable to similarly titled measures employed by other companies and is not a measure of performance calculated in accordance with GAAP. The measure should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for operating income or loss, net income or loss, cash flows provided by operating, investing or financing activities, or other cash flow data prepared in accordance with GAAP. The amounts included in the Modified EBITDA calculation, however, are derived from amounts included in the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of operations.
The following is a reconciliation of net loss to Modified EBITDA for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016:
Nine Months Ended | ||||||||
September 30, | ||||||||
2017 | 2016 | |||||||
Net loss | $ | (193 | ) | $ | (14 | ) | ||
Less gain on sale of assets | (574 | ) | (1,070 | ) | ||||
(Deduct) add back interest (income) expense, net | (46 | ) | 51 | |||||
Add back depreciation and amortization | 1,204 | 1,295 | ||||||
Add back income tax expense | 15 | 16 | ||||||
Add back share-based compensation | 101 | 309 | ||||||
Modified EBITDA | $ | 507 | $ | 587 |
Modified EBITDA for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 was $507 compared to Modified EBITDA of $587 for the nine months ended September 30, 2016. The $80 decrease was primarily due to the decrease in gainGain on sale of assets. During the decrease in share-based compensation, and the increase in net loss in 2017 as compared to 2016.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Overview
Historically, we have supplemented the financing of our capital needs through debt and equity financings.
From 2008 throughsix months ended June 30, 2016, we maintained a credit facility (the “Facility”) with Whitney Bank. In March 2016, we paid all borrowings under2021, gain on sales of assets was approximately $55 and related to equipment sold by the Facility with proceeds received fromCompany. During the sale of our Channelview location.Following the expiration of the Facility onsix months ended June 30, 2016, we no longer have2020, the Company did not record any credit facilities availablegains related to us.
As a result of cash we expect to generate from operations, we believe we will have adequate liquidity to meet our operating requirements forequipment and vehicles sold by the foreseeable future.
Inflation and Seasonality
We do not believe that our operations are significantly impacted by inflation. Our business is not significantly seasonal in nature.Company.
Modified EBITDA. The following is a reconciliation of net income (loss) to Modified EBITDA (loss) for the six months ended June 30, 2021 and 2020:
Six Months Ended June 30, | ||||||||
2021 | 2020 | |||||||
Net income (loss) | $ | 872 | $ | (5,927 | ) | |||
Add: Interest expense, net | 21 | 2 | ||||||
Add: Income tax expense | 10 | 5 | ||||||
Add: Depreciation and amortization | 522 | 604 | ||||||
Add: Share-based compensation | 37 | 74 | ||||||
Add: Asset impairment | – | 4,490 | ||||||
Add: One-time charges related to elimination of COO position | – | 245 | ||||||
Deduct: Gain on sale of asset | (55 | ) | – | |||||
Deduct: Forgiveness of PPP loan | (1,124 | ) | – | |||||
Modified EBITDA (loss) | $ | 283 | $ | (507 | ) |
The $790 increase in Modified EBITDA was due primarily to an increase in revenues and decrease in SG&A during the six months ended June 30, 2021 as compared to the six months ended June 30, 2020. Modified EBITDA for the six months ended June 30, 2021 was also impacted by recording a $534 reserve for doubtful accounts receivable as compared to recording a $448 reserve for doubtful accounts receivable for the six months ended June 30, 2020.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
The Company believes it will have adequate liquidity to meet its future operating requirements through a combination of cash on hand, cash expected to be generated from operations, working capital of $6,094 as of June 30, 2021, and potential opportunistic sales of PP&E in addition to pursuing a disciplined approach to making capital investments.
Given the abrupt decline in oil prices and global economic activity caused by COVID-19 in 2020, the Company cannot predict with certainty the future impact on the Company’s operations and cash flows. The Company has taken steps to mitigate the challenges presented by the current macro environment, including workforce alignment, wage reductions, rent abatements, and limiting capital expenditures and R&D efforts to only critical items. The Company continues to seek further opportunities to preserve liquidity.
The Company obtained a $1,111 loan under the Small Business Administration’s (“SBA”) Paycheck Protection Program in April 2020 (“April 2020 PPP loan”). The April 2020 PPP loan was used to finance covered payroll expenses during the second and third quarters of 2020. The Company applied for forgiveness of the April 2020 PPP loan in October 2020 and received forgiveness of $1,111 from the SBA on June 29, 2021. The amount of loan forgiveness, including accrued interest, is presented as a component of other income on the condensed consolidated statements of operations for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021.
The Company applied for a second PPP loan and, on March 1, 2021, received a potentially forgivable loan (“March 2021 PPP loan”) in the amount of $1,111. The March 2021 PPP loan is evidenced by a promissory note, dated to be effective as of March 1, 2021, between the Company and the lender. The promissory note matures on March 1, 2026 and bears interest at a fixed rate of 1.00 percent per annum, beginning on the date of advance until the loan maturity date. The PPP Flexibility Act of 2020 delayed repayment of principal and interest until the date that the forgiveness amount is remitted to the lender by the SBA. Under the terms of the Paycheck Protection Program, up to 100% of the loan and related interest may be forgiven if the proceeds are used for covered expenses and certain other requirements related to wage rates and maintenance of full-time equivalents are met. The Company applied for full forgiveness of the March 2021 PPP loan with the lender on August 5, 2021.
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During the six months ended June 30, 2021, the Company used $643 of net cash in operating activities primarily to fund working capital. The Company also used $140 of net cash in investing activities, primarily to fund capital expenditures. The Company generated $1,111 of net cash provided by financing activities from PPP loan proceeds, which resulted in a $328 increase in cash for the period.
During the six months ended June 30, 2020, the Company used $351 of net cash in operating activities, which was primarily due to lower revenues partially offset by reductions in accounts receivable and other assets. The Company also used $95 of net cash for investing activities, primarily to fund capital expenditures. The Company generated $587 from financing activities, primarily through the $1,111 PPP loan proceeds, which was partially offset by $524 of share repurchases. This resulted in a $141 increase in cash for the period.
Inflation and Seasonality
The Company does not believe that its operations are significantly impacted by inflation, and its business is not significantly seasonal in nature.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We haveThe Company has no off-balance sheet arrangements that have or are reasonably likely to have a current or future effect on ourits financial condition, changes in financial condition, revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources that are material to investors.
Critical Accounting Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with US GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. The most significant estimates used in ourthe financial statements relate to revenue recognition where we use percentage-ofthe Company measures progress towards completion accounting on our largea cost-to-cost basis for fixed-price contracts, the allowance for doubtful accounts, and the valuation allowance for deferred income tax assets. These estimates require judgments, which we baseare based on historical experience and on various other assumptions, as well as specific circumstances. Estimates may change as new events occur, additional information becomes available or operating environments change.
Refer to Part II. Item 2.7. “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 20162020 for a discussion of our critical accounting policies and estimates.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
Except as set forth inRefer to Note 1 toin Part II. Item 8. “Financial Statements and Supplemental Data,” in our unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, management has not yet determined whetherAnnual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 for a discussion of recently issued accounting standards, which are not yet effective, will have a material impact on our condensed consolidated financial statements upon adoption.standards.
Share Repurchase Program
On MayDecember 23, 2016, our2019, the Board of Directors authorized athe repurchase program (the “Repurchase Program”) under which we may repurchaseof up to $1,000 of our outstanding stock. Subsequently, on March 29, 2017, our Board of Directors authorized a renewal and extension500 shares of the Repurchase Program for an additional $1,000 until March 31, 2018. The purchases may be made from time to time in the open market, through privately negotiated transactions and Rule 10b5-1 trading plans in accordance with applicable laws, rules and regulations. The Repurchase ProgramCompany’s outstanding common stock. This repurchase program was funded from cash on hand and cash provided by operating activities. The Board separately authorized the repurchase of additional shares during the three months ended March 31, 2020, in a privately negotiated transaction. During the three months ended March 31, 2020, 744 shares of common stock were purchased for an aggregate amount of $524. The repurchase program was exhausted as of March 31, 2020.
As of September 30, 2017, we had exhausted the Repurchase Program. As of the date of this Report no decisions have been made on any further stock repurchases.
ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.
Not Applicable
ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures. The Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are designed to ensure that such information required to be disclosed by the Company in reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act as amended, is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms. The Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are also designed to ensure that such information is accumulated and communicated to management, including the principal executive and the principal financial officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures. There are inherent limitations to the effectiveness of any system of disclosure controls and procedures, including the possibility of human error and the circumvention or overriding of controls and procedures. Accordingly, even effective disclosure controls and procedures can only provide reasonable assurance that control objectives are attained. The Company’s disclosure controls and procedures are designed to provide such reasonable assurance.assurance.
The Company’s management, with the participation of the principal executive and principal financial officer, evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of SeptemberJune 30, 2017,2021, as required by Rule 13a-15(e) of the Exchange Act. Based upon that evaluation, the principal executive and the principal financial officer have concluded that the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of SeptemberJune 30, 2017.
Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. The Company’s management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal controls over financial reporting, as defined in Rule 13a-15(f) of the Exchange Act. Although the internal controls over financial reporting were not audited, the Company’s management, including the principal executive and principal financial officer, assessed the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting as ofSeptember 30, 2017, based on criteria issued in 2013 by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) entitled“Internal Control-Integrated Framework.” Upon evaluation, the Company’s management has concluded that the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting were effective as ofSeptember 30, 2017.2021.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. The Company’s management, with the participation of the principal executive and principal financial officer, have concluded there were no changes in internal control over financial reporting during the fiscal quarter ended Septemberthree months June 30, 2017.2021.
From time to time, we are involved inthe Company is party to various legal proceedings arising fromin the normalordinary course of business. AsThe Company expenses or accrues legal costs as incurred and is involved in only one material legal proceeding as of the date of this Report, we were not involved in any material legal proceedings.Report.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS
In November 2011, the Company delivered equipment to Aker Solutions, Inc. (“Aker”), but Aker declined to pay the final invoice in the aggregate amount of $270 alleging some warranty items needed to be repaired. The table below summarizes information about our purchasesCompany made repairs, but Aker continued to claim further work was required. The Company repeatedly attempted to collect on the receivable and ultimately filed suit on November 16, 2012, in the Harris County District Court. Aker subsequently filed a counter claim on March 20, 2013 in the aggregate amount of common stock, based$1,000 for reimbursement of insurance payments allegedly made for repairs. The parties have not reached a resolution on trade date, duringthis matter. At this point, it is not clear as to whether an unfavorable outcome is either probable or remote, and the quarter ended September 30, 2017:Company is unable to determine the likelihood of an unfavorable outcome or the amount or range of potential loss if the outcome should be unfavorable.
ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
Total Number of Shares Purchased | Average Price Paid per Share (1) | Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Programs | Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Programs (2) | |||||||||||||
July 1 - July 31 | 79,380 | $ | 1.0439 | 79,380 | $ | 783,002 | ||||||||||
August 1 - August 31 | 328,300 | 1.0068 | 328,300 | 454,702 | ||||||||||||
September 1 - September 30 | 509,982 | (3) | 0.9602 | 454,702 | – | |||||||||||
Total activity for the three months ended September 30, 2017 | 917,662 | $ | 0.9841 | 862,382 | $ | – |
Exhibits required to be attached by Item 601 of Regulation S-K are listed in the Index to Exhibits of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, which is incorporated herein by reference.
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.
DEEP DOWN, INC. | ||
(Registrant) | ||
Date: | ||
By: | /s/ | |
President, Chief Executive Officer and Chief | ||
(Principal Executive and Financial Officer) | ||
By: | /s/ | |
(Principal Accounting Officer) |
32.1* | Statement of |
32.2* | Statement of Trevor L. Ashurst, VP of Finance, furnished 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 (the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document) |
101.SCH* | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document |
101.CAL* | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document |
101.DEF* | Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension 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 in IXBRL, and included in exhibit 101). |
* Filed or furnished herewith.