COVANTA HOLDING CORPORATION MORRISTOWN, N.J., July 27, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Covanta Holding Corporation (NYSE: CVA) ("Covanta" or the "Company"), a world leader in sustainable waste and energy solutions, reported financial results today for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017.
Three Months Ended
June 30,
2016 2017
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(Unaudited, $ in
millions, except
per share amounts)
Revenue $418 $424
Net Loss $(29) $(37)
Adjusted EBITDA $82 $93
Net cash provided by
operating activities $27 $16
Free Cash Flow $(5) $(21)
Diluted EPS $(0.23) $(0.28)
Adjusted EPS $(0.22) $(0.22)
Reconciliations of non-GAAP measures can be found in the exhibits to this
press release.
Key Highlights
-- Reaffirming 2017 guidance
-- Dublin remains on track for commercial operations by the start of Q4
2017
-- Fairfax expected to return to service in Q4 2017
-- Strong waste market conditions and growth in Covanta Environmental
Solutions
-- Expanded centralized metals processing operations to include non-ferrous
-- Enhanced UK development pipeline through Joint Development Agreement
with Biffa for two new projects
"Our second quarter results highlight strong underlying operating performance, continued improvement in waste markets and our ability to drive incremental value through our Covanta Environmental Solutions platform," said Stephen J. Jones, Covanta's President and CEO. "Resumption of waste processing at Fairfax is now expected in the fourth quarter, but we expect insurance recoveries to continue to mitigate the cost of the downtime. I am proud of our team's performance in the first half of the year, and I look forward to an even stronger second half and further growth in 2018."
More detail on our second quarter results can be found in the exhibits to this release and in our second quarter 2017 earnings presentation found in the Investor Relations section of the Covanta website at www.covanta.com.
2017 Guidance
The Company reaffirmed guidance for 2017 for the following key metrics:
(In millions)
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Metric 2016 2017
Actual Guidance Range (1)
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Adjusted EBITDA $410 $400 - $440
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Free Cash Flow $172 $100 - $150
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(1) For additional information on
the reconciliation of Free Cash
Flow to Cash flow provided by
operating activities, see
Exhibit 5 of this press
release.
Conference Call Information
Covanta will host a conference call at 8:30 AM (Eastern) on Friday, July 28, 2017 to discuss its second quarter 2017 results.
The conference call will begin with prepared remarks, which will be followed by a question and answer session. To participate, please dial 1-877-201-0168 approximately 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start of the call. If calling outside of the United States, please dial 1-647-788-4901. Please request the "Covanta Holding Corporation Earnings Conference Call" when prompted by the conference call operator. The conference call will also be webcast live from the Investor Relations section of the Company's website. A presentation will be made available during the call and will be found in the Investor Relations section of the Covanta website at www.covanta.com.
An archived webcast will be available two hours after the end of the conference call and can be accessed through the Investor Relations section of the Covanta website at www.covanta.com.
About Covanta
Covanta is a world leader in providing sustainable waste and energy solutions. Annually, Covanta's modern Energy-from-Waste facilities safely convert approximately 20 million tons of waste from municipalities and businesses into clean, renewable electricity to power one million homes and recycle approximately 500,000 tons of metal. Through a vast network of treatment and recycling facilities, Covanta also provides comprehensive industrial material management services to companies seeking solutions to some of today's most complex environmental challenges. For more information, visit www.covanta.com.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this press release may constitute "forward-looking" statements as defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 (the "Securities Act"), Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act"), the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the "PSLRA") or in releases made by the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), all as may be amended from time to time. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that could cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Covanta Holding Corporation and its subsidiaries ("Covanta") or industry results, to differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Statements that are not historical fact are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements can be identified by, among other things, the use of forward-looking language, such as the words "plan," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "estimate," "project," "may," "will," "would," "could," "should," "seeks," or "scheduled to," or other similar words, or the negative of these terms or other variations of these terms or comparable language, or by discussion of strategy or intentions. These cautionary statements are being made pursuant to the Securities Act, the Exchange Act and the PSLRA with the intention of obtaining the benefits of the "safe harbor" provisions of such laws. Covanta cautions investors that any forward-looking statements made by Covanta are not guarantees or indicative of future performance. Important factors, risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those forward-looking statements with respect to Covanta include, but are not limited to: fluctuations in the prices of energy, waste disposal, scrap metal and commodities; adoption of new laws and regulations in the United States and abroad; the fee structures of our contracts; difficulties in the operation of our facilities, including fuel supply and energy transfer interruptions, failure to obtain regulatory approvals, equipment failures, labor disputes and work stoppages, weather interference and catastrophic events; difficulties in the financing, development and construction of new projects and expansions, including increased construction costs and delays; limits of insurance coverage; our ability to avoid defaults under our long-term service contracts; performance of third parties under our contractual arrangements; concentration of suppliers and customers; increased competitiveness in the energy industry; changes in foreign currency exchange rates; limitations imposed by our existing indebtedness; exposure to counterparty credit risk and instability of financial institutions in connection with financing transactions; our ability to utilize our net operating losses; failures of disclosure controls and procedures; general economic conditions in the United States and abroad, including the availability of credit and debt financing and market conditions at the time our contracts expire; and other risks and uncertainties affecting our businesses described in Item 1A. Risk Factors of our Annual Report on Form 10-K and in other filings by Covanta with the SEC.
Although Covanta believes that its plans, intentions and expectations reflected in or suggested by such forward-looking statements are reasonable, actual results could differ materially from a projection or assumption in any of its forward-looking statements. Covanta's future financial condition and results of operations, as well as any forward-looking statements, are subject to change and inherent risks and uncertainties. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made only as of the date hereof and Covanta does not have, or undertake, any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, subsequent events or otherwise, unless otherwise required by law.
Covanta Holding Corporation Exhibit 1
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
2017 2016 2017 2016
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(Unaudited)
(In millions, except per share amounts)
Operating revenue
Waste and service revenue $310 $297 $596 $576
Energy revenue 75 86 161 187
Recycled metals revenue 15 17 31 30
Other operating revenue 24 18 40 28
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Total operating revenue 424 418 828 821
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Operating expense
Plant operating expense 319 314 651 629
Other operating expense 2 19 17 31
General and administrative expense 30 25 58 48
Depreciation and amortization expense 52 51 104 103
Impairment charges (a) 1 4 1 19
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Total operating expense 404 413 831 830
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Operating income (loss) 20 5 (3) (9)
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Other expense
Interest expense, net (35) (34) (71) (68)
Loss on asset sales (a) (2) - (6) -
Loss on extinguishment of debt (13) - (13) -
Other income, net - 2 - -
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Total other expense (50) (32) (90) (68)
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Loss before income tax (expense) benefit and equity in net income from (30) (27) (93) (77)
unconsolidated investments
Income tax (expense) benefit (8) (3) 3 7
Equity in net income from unconsolidated investments 1 1 1 4
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Net Loss Attributable to Covanta Holding Corporation $(37) $(29) $(89) $(66)
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Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding:
Basic 130 129 129 129
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Diluted 130 129 129 129
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Loss Per Share:
Basic $(0.28) $(0.23) $(0.69) $(0.51)
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Diluted $(0.28) $(0.23) $(0.69) $(0.51)
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Cash Dividend Declared Per Share $0.25 $0.25 $0.50 $0.50
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(a) For additional information, see Exhibit 4 of this Press Release.
Covanta Holding Corporation Exhibit 2
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
As of
June 30, 2017 December 31, 2016
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(Unaudited)
ASSETS (In millions, except per share amounts)
Current:
Cash and cash equivalents $48 $84
Restricted funds held in trust 50 56
Receivables (less allowances of $10 million and $9 million, respectively) 302 332
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 77 72
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Total Current Assets 477 544
Property, plant and equipment, net 3,113 3,024
Restricted funds held in trust 55 54
Waste, service and energy contract intangibles, net 257 263
Other intangible assets, net 39 34
Goodwill 312 302
Other assets 67 63
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Total Assets $4,320 $4,284
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LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current:
Current portion of long-term debt $10 $9
Current portion of project debt 22 22
Accounts payable 54 98
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities 292 289
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Total Current Liabilities 378 418
Long-term debt 2,368 2,243
Project debt 436 361
Deferred income taxes 606 617
Other liabilities 186 176
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Total Liabilities 3,974 3,815
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Equity:
Covanta Holding Corporation stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock ($0.10 par value; authorized 10 shares; none issued and - -
outstanding)
Common stock ($0.10 par value; authorized 250 shares; issued 136 shares, 14 14
outstanding 131 and 130, respectively)
Additional paid-in capital 816 807
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (47) (62)
Accumulated deficit (436) (289)
Treasury stock, at par (1) (1)
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Total Covanta Holding Corporation stockholders' equity 346 469
Total Liabilities and Equity $4,320 $4,284
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Covanta Holding Corporation Exhibit 3
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flow
Six Months Ended June 30,
2017 2016
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(Unaudited, in millions)
OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net loss $(89) $(66)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization expense 104 103
Impairment charges (a) 1 19
Loss on asset sales (a) 6 -
Loss on extinguishment of debt 13 -
Stock-based compensation expense 11 9
Deferred income taxes (6) (8)
Other, net 2 2
Change in restricted funds held in trust (1) 3
Change in working capital, net of effects of acquisitions (15) -
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Net cash provided by operating activities 26 62
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INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Purchase of property, plant and equipment (152) (184)
Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired (16) (9)
Property insurance proceeds 5 -
Other, net (3) 2
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Net cash used in investing activities (166) (191)
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FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from borrowings on long-term debt 400 -
Proceeds from borrowings on revolving credit facility 633 515
Proceeds from Dublin financing 60 77
Payments of borrowings on revolving credit facility (501) (370)
Payments on long-term debt (412) (1)
Payments of equipment financing capital leases (2) (2)
Payments on project debt (12) (9)
Payments of deferred financing costs (9) (3)
Cash dividends paid to stockholders (65) (65)
Change in restricted funds held in trust 5 18
Common stock repurchased - (20)
Other, net 4 (1)
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Net cash provided by financing activities 101 139
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Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents 3 2
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Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents (36) 12
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 84 96
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period $48 $108
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(a) For additional information, see Exhibit 4 of this Press Release.
Covanta Holding Corporation Exhibit 4
Consolidated Reconciliation of Net Loss and Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities to
Adjusted EBITDA
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
2017 2016 2017 2016
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(Unaudited, in millions)
Net Loss Attributable
to Covanta Holding
Corporation $(37) $(29) $(89) $(66)
Depreciation and
amortization expense 52 51 104 103
Interest expense, net 35 34 71 68
Income tax expense
(benefit) 8 3 (3) (7)
Impairment charges (a) 1 4 1 19
Loss on asset sales
(b) 2 - 6 -
Loss on extinguishment
of debt 13 - 13 -
Property insurance
recoveries (c) (3) - (3) -
Other adjustments:
Capital type
expenditures at
service fee operated
facilities (d) 12 12 26 23
Debt service billings
in excess of revenue
recognized 1 1 2 2
Severance and
reorganization costs 1 1 1 2
Non-cash compensation
expense 6 4 11 9
Other non-cash items 1 - 3 3
Other (e) 1 1 1 2
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Adjusted EBITDA $93 $82 $144 $158
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Capital type
expenditures at
service fee operated
facilities (d) (12) (12) (26) (23)
Cash paid for
interest, net of
capitalized interest (41) (45) (67) (67)
Cash paid for taxes,
net (2) - (1) (4)
Adjustment for working
capital and other (22) 2 (24) (2)
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Net cash provided by
operating activities $16 $27 $26 $62
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(a) During the three months ended June
30, 2016, we recorded a non-cash
impairment totaling $4 million, of
which $3 million related to an
investment in a joint venture to
recover and recycle metals. During
the six months ended June 30, 2016,
we recorded non-cash impairment
charges totaling $19 million, of
which $13 million related to the
previously planned closure of our
Pittsfield EfW facility in March
2017, which we now continue to
operate.
(b) During the three and six months ended
June 30, 2017, we recorded a $2
million and $6 million charge,
respectively, for indemnification
claims related to the sale of our
interests in China, which was
completed in 2016.
(c) During the three months ended June
30, 2017, we recorded a $3 million
property insurance gain related to
our Plymouth, Massachusetts EfW
facility.
(d) Adjustment for impact of adoption of
FASB ASC 853 -Service Concession
Arrangements. These types of
expenditures at our service fee
operated facilities were historically
capitalized prior to adoption of this
new accounting standard effective
January 1, 2015.
(e) Includes certain other items that are
added back under the definition of
Adjusted EBITDA in Covanta Energy,
LLC's credit agreement.
Covanta Holding Corporation Exhibit 5
Reconciliation of Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities to Free Cash Flow
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended Full Year
June 30, June 30, Estimated 2017
2017 2016 2017 2016
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(Unaudited, in millions)
Net cash provided by operating activities $16 $27 $26 $62 $210 - $270
Less: Maintenance capital expenditures (a) (37) (32) (64) (68) (110) - (120)
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Free Cash Flow $(21) $(5) $(38) $(6) $100 - $150
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Uses of Free Cash Flow
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Investments:
Growth investments (b) $(45) $(66) $(95) $(125)
Property insurance proceeds 3 - 5 -
Capital expenditures associated with property insurance events (8) - (9) -
Other investing activities, net (2) 2 (3) 2
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Total investments $(52) $(64) $(102) $(123)
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Return of capital to stockholders:
Cash dividends paid to stockholders $(32) $(32) $(65) $(65)
Common stock repurchased - - - (20)
Total return of capital to stockholders $(32) $(32) $(65) $(85)
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Capital raising activities:
Net proceeds from issuance of corporate debt (c) $ - $ - $393 $ -
Proceeds from Dublin financing 27 40 60 77
Change in restricted funds held in trust (4) 3 13
-
Other financing activities, net 8 (2) 4 (1)
Payment of deferred financing costs (1) - (2) (3)
Net proceeds from capital raising activities $30 $41 $455 $86
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Debt repayments:
Net cash used for scheduled principal payments on corporate debt $(1) $(1) $(2) $(1)
Net cash used for principal payments on project debt (d) - - (7) (4)
Voluntary prepayment of corporate debt (410) - (410) -
Payments of equipment financing capital leases (1) (1) (2) (2)
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Total debt repayments $(412) $(2) $(421) $(7)
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Borrowing activities - Revolving credit facility, net $89 $64 $132 $145
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents $2 $ - $3 $2
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Net change in cash and cash equivalents $(396) $2 $(36) $12
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(a) Purchases of property, plant and equipment are also referred to as capital expenditures. Capital expenditures that primarily maintain existing facilities are classified as maintenance capital expenditures. The following table provides the components of total purchases of property, plant and equipment:
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
2017 2016 2017 2016
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Maintenance capital expenditures $(37) $(32) $(64) $(68)
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Capital expenditures associated with construction of Dublin EfW facility (36) (48) (56) (73)
Capital expenditures associated with organic growth initiatives (9) (8) (20) (22)
Capital expenditures associated with the New York City MTS contract - (2) - (3)
Capital expenditures associated with Essex County EfW emissions control system - (8) (3) (18)
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Total capital expenditures associated with growth investments (45) (66) (79) (116)
Capital expenditures associated with property insurance events (8) - (9) -
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Total purchases of property, plant and equipment $(90) $(98) $(152) $(184)
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(b) Growth investments include investments in growth opportunities, including organic growth initiatives, technology, business development, and other similar expenditures.
Capital expenditures associated with growth investments $(45) $(66) $(79) $(116)
Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired - - (16) (9)
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Total growth investments $(45) $(66) $(95) $(125)
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(c) Excludes borrowings under Revolving Credit Facility. Calculated as follows:
Proceeds from borrowings on long-term debt $ - $ - $400 $ -
Less: Financing costs related to issuance of long-term debt - - (7) -
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Net proceeds from issuance of corporate debt $ - $ - $393 $ -
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(d) Calculated as follows:
Total principal payments on project debt $(3) $(1) $(12) $(9)
Change in related restricted funds held in trust 3 1 5 5
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Net cash used for principal payments on project debt $ - $ - $(7) $(4)
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Covanta Holding Corporation Exhibit 6
Reconciliation of Diluted Loss Per Share to Adjusted EPS
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
2017 2016 2017 2016
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(Unaudited)
Diluted Loss
Per Share $(0.28) $(0.23) $(0.69) $(0.51)
Reconciling
Items (a) 0.06 0.01 0.10 0.10
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Adjusted EPS $(0.22) $(0.22) $(0.59) $(0.41)
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(a) For details related to the Reconciling Items, see Exhibit 6A of this Press Release.
Covanta Holding Corporation Exhibit 6A
Reconciling Items
Three Months Ended Six Months Ended
June 30, June 30,
2017 2016 2017 2016
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(Unaudited)
(In millions, except per share amounts)
Reconciling Items
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Impairment charges (a) $1 $4 $1 $19
Loss on asset sales (a) 2 - 6 -
Property insurance recoveries (a) (3) - (3) -
Severance and reorganization costs 1 1 1 2
Loss on extinguishment of debt 13 - 13 -
Effect on income of derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments - (3) - 1
Effect of foreign exchange loss on indebtedness (1) - (1) (1)
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Total Reconciling Items, pre-tax 13 2 17 21
Pro forma income tax impact (b) (5) (1) (5) (8)
Grantor trust activity - - 1 -
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Total Reconciling Items, net of tax $8 $1 $13 $13
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Diluted Earnings Per Share Impact $0.06 $0.01 $0.10 $0.10
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Weighted Average Diluted Shares Outstanding 130 129 129 129
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(a) For additional information, see Exhibit 4 of this Press Release.
(b) We calculate the federal and state tax impact of each item using the statutory federal tax rate and applicable blended state rate.
Covanta Holding Corporation Exhibit 7
Supplemental Information
(Unaudited, $ in millions)
Three Months Ended June 30,
2017 2016
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Revenue:
Waste and service:
EfW waste processing $242 $238
Environmental services (a) 30 25
Municipal services (b) 52 49
Other revenue (c) 10 9
Intercompany (d) (25) (24)
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Total waste and service 310 297
Energy:
EfW energy sales 64 76
EfW capacity 11 10
Total energy revenue 75 86
Recycled metals:
Ferrous 10 11
Non-ferrous 4 6
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Total recycled metals 15 17
Other revenue 24 18
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Total revenue $424 $418
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Operating expense:
Plant operating expense:
Plant maintenance $79 $82
Other plant operating expense 240 232
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Total plant operating expense 319 314
Other operating expense 2 19
General and administrative 30 25
Depreciation and amortization 52 51
Impairment charges 1 4
Total operating expense $404 $413
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Operating Income $20 $5
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Operating Income excluding Impairment charges: $21 $9
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(a) Includes the operation of material processing facilities and related services.
(b) Consists of transfer stations and transportation component of NYC MTS contract.
(c) Includes waste brokerage, debt service and other revenue unrelated to EfW waste processing.
(d) Consists of elimination of intercompany transactions primarily relating to transfer stations.
Note: Certain amounts may not total due to rounding.
Covanta Holding Corporation Exhibit 8
Revenue and Operating Income Changes - Q2 2016 to Q2 2017
(Unaudited, $ in millions)
Organic Growth Contract Transitions (b)
(a)
Q2 2016 Total % Waste PPA Trans- Total Q2 2017
actions Changes
(c)
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Revenue:
Waste and service:
EfW waste processing $238 $2 0.8% $2 $ - $ - $4 $242
Environmental services 25 3 10.6% - - 3 5 30
Municipal services 49 3 - - - 3 52
Other revenue 9 1 - - - 1 10
Intercompany (24) (1) - - - (1) (25)
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Total waste and service 297 7 2.4% 2 - 3 12 310
Energy:
EfW energy sales 76 (5) -6.3% 1 (8) - (12) 64
EfW capacity 10 1 13.9% - - - 1 11
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Total energy revenue 86 (3) -4.1% 1 (8) - (11) 75
Recycled metals:
Ferrous 11 - -2.0% - - - - 10
Non-ferrous 6 (2) -31.2% - - - (2) 4
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Total recycled metals 17 (2) -12.6% - - - (2) 15
Other revenue 18 7 36.9% - - - 7 24
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Total revenue $418 $8 2.0% $3 $(8) $2 $5 $424
Operating expense:
Plant operating expense:
Plant maintenance $82 $(4) -4.5% $ - $ - $ - $(4) $79
Other plant operating 232 8 3.4% (1) - 1 8 240
expense
Total plant operating 314 4 1.3% (1) - 1 5 319
expense
Other operating 19 (17) - - - (17) 2
expense (income)
General and 25 4 - - - 4 30
administrative
Depreciation and 51 (1) 1 - - 1 52
amortization
Total operating expense $409 $(9) $1 $ - $1 $(7) $403
(income)
Operating Income $9 $17 $2 $(8) $1 $12 $21
(Loss) excluding
Impairment Charges
(a) Reflects performance on a comparable period-over-period basis, excluding the impacts of transitions and transactions.
(b) Includes the impact of the expiration of: (1) long-term major waste and service contracts, most typically representing the transition to a new contract structure, and (2) long-term energy contracts.
(c) Includes the impacts of acquisitions, divestitures, new projects and the addition or loss of operating contracts.
Note: Excludes impairment charges.
Note: Certain amounts may not total due to rounding.
North America - Operating Metrics Exhibit 9
(Unaudited)
Three Months Ended June 30,
2017 2016
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EfW Waste
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Tons: (in millions)
Contracted 4.3 4.4
Uncontracted 0.5 0.5
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Total tons 4.8 4.9
Revenue per ton:
Contracted $47.70 $45.87
Uncontracted $79.95 $74.94
Average revenue per ton $50.88 $48.71
EfW Energy
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Energy sales: (MWh in millions)
Contracted 0.6 0.9
Hedged 0.7 0.4
Market 0.2 0.2
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Total energy sales 1.4 1.5
Market sales by geography:
PJM East - 0.1
NEPOOL 0.1 -
NYISO - -
Other 0.1 0.1
Revenue per MWh (excludes capacity):
Contracted $67.70 $62.06
Hedged $29.02 $37.19
Market $27.80 $26.02
Average revenue per MWh $44.83 $49.25
Metals
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Tons Recovered: (in thousands)
Ferrous 98 102
Non-ferrous 9 9
Tons Sold: (in thousands)
Ferrous 68 77
Non-ferrous 5 9
Revenue per ton:
Ferrous $152 $138
Non-ferrous $892 $650
EfW plant operating expense: ($ in millions)
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Plant operating expense - gross $255 $255
Less: Client pass-through costs (13) (9)
Less: REC sales - contra-expense (2) (1)
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Plant operating expense - reported $240 $245
Client pass-throughs as % of gross costs 5.1% 3.6%
Discussion of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
We use a number of different financial measures, both United States generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") and non-GAAP, in assessing the overall performance of our business. To supplement our assessment of results prepared in accordance with GAAP, we use the measures of Adjusted EBITDA, Free Cash Flow, and Adjusted EPS, which are non-GAAP measures as defined by the Securities and Exchange Commission. The non-GAAP financial measures of Adjusted EBITDA, Free Cash Flow, and Adjusted EPS as described below, and used in the tables above, are not intended as a substitute or as an alternative to net income, cash flow provided by operating activities or diluted earnings per share as indicators of our performance or liquidity or any other measures of performance or liquidity derived in accordance with GAAP. In addition, our non-GAAP financial measures may be different from non-GAAP measures used by other companies, limiting their usefulness for comparison purposes.
The presentations of Adjusted EBITDA, Free Cash Flow and Adjusted EPS are intended to enhance the usefulness of our financial information by providing measures which management internally use to assess and evaluate the overall performance of its business and those of possible acquisition candidates, and highlight trends in the overall business.
Adjusted EBITDA
We use Adjusted EBITDA to provide further information that is useful to an understanding of the financial covenants contained in the credit facilities as of June 30, 2017 of our most significant subsidiary, Covanta Energy, LLC, ("Covanta Energy"), through which we conduct our core waste and energy services business, and as additional ways of viewing aspects of its operations that, when viewed with the GAAP results and the accompanying reconciliations to corresponding GAAP financial measures, provide a more complete understanding of our core business. The calculation of Adjusted EBITDA is based on the definition in Covanta Energy's credit facilities as of June 30, 2017, which we have guaranteed. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, as adjusted for additional items subtracted from or added to net income. Because our business is substantially comprised of that of Covanta Energy, our financial performance is substantially similar to that of Covanta Energy. For this reason, and in order to avoid use of multiple financial measures which are not all from the same entity, the calculation of Adjusted EBITDA and other financial measures presented herein are ours, measured on a consolidated basis.
Under the credit facilities as of June 30, 2017, Covanta Energy is required to satisfy certain financial covenants, including certain ratios of which Adjusted EBITDA is an important component. Compliance with such financial covenants is expected to be the principal limiting factor which will affect our ability to engage in a broad range of activities in furtherance of our business, including making certain investments, acquiring businesses and incurring additional debt. Covanta Energy was in compliance with these covenants as of June 30, 2017. Failure to comply with such financial covenants could result in a default under these credit facilities, which default would have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and liquidity.
These financial covenants are measured on a trailing four quarter period basis and the material covenants are as follows:
-- maximum Covanta Energy leverage ratio of 4.00 to 1.00, which measures
Covanta Energy's Consolidated Adjusted Debt (which is the principal
amount of its consolidated debt less certain restricted funds dedicated
to repayment of project debt principal and construction costs) to its
Adjusted EBITDA (which for purposes of calculating the leverage ratio
and interest coverage ratio, is adjusted on a pro forma basis for
acquisitions and dispositions made during the relevant period); and
-- minimum Covanta Energy interest coverage ratio of 3.00 to 1.00, which
measures Covanta Energy's Adjusted EBITDA to its consolidated interest
expense plus certain interest expense of ours, to the extent paid by
Covanta Energy.
In order to provide a meaningful basis for comparison, we are providing information with respect to our Adjusted EBITDA for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, reconciled for each such period to net income and cash flow provided by operating activities, which are believed to be the most directly comparable measures under GAAP.
Our projected full year 2017 Adjusted EBITDA is not based on GAAP net income/loss and is anticipated to be adjusted to exclude the effects of events or circumstances in 2017 that are not representative or indicative of our results of operations. Projected GAAP net income/loss for the full year would require inclusion of the projected impact of future excluded items, including items that are not currently determinable, but may be significant, such as asset impairments and one-time items, charges, gains or losses from divestitures, or other items. Due to the uncertainty of the likelihood, amount and timing of any such items, we do not have information available to provide a quantitative reconciliation of full year 2017 projected net income/loss to an Adjusted EBITDA projection.
Free Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow is defined as cash flow provided by operating activities, less maintenance capital expenditures, which are capital expenditures primarily to maintain our existing facilities. We use the non-GAAP measure of Free Cash Flow as a criterion of liquidity and performance-based components of employee compensation. We use Free Cash Flow as a measure of liquidity to determine amounts we can reinvest in our core businesses, such as amounts available to make acquisitions, invest in construction of new projects, make principal payments on debt, or amounts we can return to our stockholders through dividends and/or stock repurchases.
In order to provide a meaningful basis for comparison, we are providing information with respect to our Free Cash Flow for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, reconciled for each such period to cash flow provided by operating activities, which we believe to be the most directly comparable measure under GAAP.
Adjusted EPS
Adjusted EPS excludes certain income and expense items that are not representative of our ongoing business and operations, which are included in the calculation of Diluted Earnings Per Share in accordance with GAAP. The following items are not all-inclusive, but are examples of reconciling items in prior comparative and future periods. They would include impairment charges, the effect of derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments, significant gains or losses from the disposition or restructuring of businesses, gains and losses on assets held for sale, transaction-related costs, income and loss on the extinguishment of debt and other significant items that would not be representative of our ongoing business.
We will use the non-GAAP measure of Adjusted EPS to enhance the usefulness of our financial information by providing a measure which management internally uses to assess and evaluate the overall performance and highlight trends in the ongoing business.
In order to provide a meaningful basis for comparison, we are providing information with respect to our Adjusted EPS for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, reconciled for each such period to diluted income per share, which is believed to be the most directly comparable measure under GAAP.
CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain statements in this press release constitute "forward-looking" statements as defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 (the "Securities Act"), Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act"), the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the "PSLRA") or in releases made by the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), all as may be amended from time to time. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that could cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Covanta Holding Corporation and its subsidiaries ("Covanta") or industry results, to differ materially from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Statements that are not historical fact are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements can be identified by, among other things, the use of forward-looking language, such as the words "plan," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "estimate," "project," "may," "will," "would," "could," "should," "seeks," or "scheduled to," or other similar words, or the negative of these terms or other variations of these terms or comparable language, or by discussion of strategy or intentions. These cautionary statements are being made pursuant to the Securities Act, the Exchange Act and the PSLRA with the intention of obtaining the benefits of the "safe harbor" provisions of such laws. Covanta cautions investors that any forward-looking statements made by us are not guarantees or indicative of future performance. Important factors, risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:
-- seasonal or long-term fluctuations in the prices of energy, waste
disposal, scrap metal and commodities, and our ability to renew or
replace expiring contracts at comparable pricing;
-- adoption of new laws and regulations in the United States and abroad,
including energy laws, environmental laws, labor laws and healthcare
laws;
-- our ability to avoid adverse publicity relating to our business
expansion efforts;
-- advances in technology;
-- difficulties in the operation of our facilities, including fuel supply
and energy delivery interruptions, failure to obtain regulatory
approvals, equipment failures, labor disputes and work stoppages, and
weather interference and catastrophic events;
-- failure to maintain historical performance levels at our facilities and
our ability to retain the rights to operate facilities we do not own;
-- difficulties in the financing, development and construction of new
projects and expansions, including increased construction costs and
delays;
-- our ability to realize the benefits of long-term business development
and bear the costs of business development over time;
-- our ability to utilize net operating loss carryforwards;
-- limits of insurance coverage;
-- our ability to avoid defaults under our long-term contracts;
-- performance of third parties under our contracts and such third parties'
observance of laws and regulations;
-- concentration of suppliers and customers;
-- geographic concentration of facilities;
-- increased competitiveness in the energy and waste industries;
-- changes in foreign currency exchange rates;
-- limitations imposed by our existing indebtedness and our ability to
perform our financial obligations and guarantees and to refinance our
existing indebtedness;
-- exposure to counterparty credit risk and instability of financial
institutions in connection with financing transactions;
-- the scalability of our business;
-- restrictions in our certificate of incorporation and debt documents
regarding strategic alternatives;
-- failures of disclosure controls and procedures and internal controls
over financial reporting;
-- our ability to attract and retain talented people;
-- general economic conditions in the United States and abroad, including
the availability of credit and debt financing; and
-- other risks and uncertainties affecting our businesses described in Item
1A. Risk Factors of Covanta's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year
ended December 31, 2016 and in other filings by Covanta with the SEC.
Although we believe that our plans, intentions and expectations reflected in or suggested by such forward-looking statements are reasonable, actual results could differ materially from a projection or assumption in any of our forward-looking statements. Our future financial condition and results of operations, as well as any forward-looking statements, are subject to change and inherent risks and uncertainties. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made only as of the date hereof and we do not have, or undertake, any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, subsequent events or otherwise, unless otherwise required by law.
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