NV5 Global, Inc. - Quarter Report: 2016 March (Form 10-Q)

NV5 Global, Inc. and Subsidiaries

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)

NV5 Global, Inc. and Subsidiaries

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)

(in thousands, except share data) 

NV5 Global, Inc. and Subsidiaries

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)

(in thousands, except share data)

In conjunction with the Company’s initial public offering on March 26, 2013, the underwriter received a warrant to acquire up to 140,000 units at an exercise price of $7.80 per unit (“Unit Warrant”).  Each of these units consisted of one share of the Company’s common stock and one warrant to purchase one share of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $7.80 per share, which warrant expires on March 27, 2018.   On March 23, 2016, the underwriter paid $1,008 to the Company to initiate the exercise of the Unit Warrant.  On March 29, 2016, the Company delivered 140,000 shares of common stock to the underwriter, and on May 5, 2016, the Company completed the exercise of the Unit Warrant by delivery of the underlying warrant. 

The following table represents a reconciliation of the net income and weighted average shares outstanding for the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015:

Note 3 – Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In March 2016, FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2016-09, Compensation – Stock Compensation: Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting. ASU 2016-09 simplifies the accounting for share-based payment award transactions including: income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities and classification on the statement of cash flows. ASU 2016-09 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the requirements of ASU 2016-09 and have not yet determined its impact on our condensed consolidated financial statements.

In February 2016, FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases. ASU 2016-02 requires lessees to recognize, in the balance sheet, a liability to make lease payments and a right-of-use asset representing the right to use the underlying asset over the lease term. The amendments in this accounting standard update are to be applied using a modified retrospective approach and are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018. We are currently evaluating the requirements of ASU 2016-02 and have not yet determined its impact on our condensed consolidated financial statements.

In November 2015, FASB issued ASU 2015-17— Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes. As part of FASB's accounting simplification initiative, ASU 2015-17 removes the requirement to separate deferred income tax liabilities and assets into current and noncurrent amounts in a classified statement of financial position. Instead, the update requires that deferred tax liabilities and assets be classified as noncurrent in a classified statement of financial position. ASU 2015-17 is effective for entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, with prospective or retrospective application to all periods presented. Early application is permitted. The Company does not expect the impact of this ASU to be material to its consolidated financial statements.

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. This ASU is a comprehensive new revenue recognition model that requires a company to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to a customer at an amount that reflects the consideration it expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. This ASU was originally effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016 and early adoption is permitted as of the original effective date. Companies may use either a full retrospective or a modified retrospective approach to adopt this ASU and management has not yet determined which method it will apply. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting ASU 2014-09 on the Company's consolidated net income, financial position and cash flows. In July 2015, FASB voted to approve a one-year deferral of the effective date to December 31, 2017 for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after that date and permitted early adoption of the standard, but not before the original effective date of December 15, 2016. As a result, ASU 2014-09 will become effective for us in the first quarter of our fiscal year ending December 31, 2018.

Note 4 – Business Acquisitions

On February 1, 2016, the Company acquired Sebesta, Inc. (“Sebesta”), a St. Paul, Minnesota-based mechanical, electrical and plumbing (“MEP”) engineering and energy management company. Primary clients include federal and state governments, power and utility companies, and major educational, healthcare, industrial and commercial property owners throughout the United States. The purchase price of this acquisition was $14,000 paid from cash on hand. This acquisition expanded the Company’s MEP engineering and energy and allows the Company to offer these services on a broader scale within its existing network. In addition, this acquisition strengthens the Company’s geographic diversification and allows the Company to continue expanding its national footprint. In order to ultimately determine the fair values of tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed for Sebesta, we engaged a third-party independent valuation specialist to assist in the determination of fair values of tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities, however as of the date of this report, the valuation was not final. We expect to finalize the purchase price allocation with respect to this transaction by the end of the second quarter of 2016.

On January 30, 2015, the Company acquired all of the outstanding equity interests of Joslin, Lesser & Associates, Inc. (“JLA”), a program management and owner’s representation consulting firm that primarily services government owned facilities and public K through 12 school districts in the Boston, MA area. The purchase price of up to $5,500 included $2,250 in cash, a $1,250 promissory note (bearing interest at 3.5%), payable in four installments of $313, due on the first, second, third, and fourth anniversaries of January 30, 2015, the effective date of the acquisition (see Note 9), and $1,000 of the Company’s common stock (89,968 shares) as of the closing date of the acquisition. The purchase price also included a non-interest bearing earn-out of up to $1,000 payable in cash, notes and the Company’s common stock, subject to the achievement of certain agreed upon metrics for calendar year 2015. The earn-out of $1,000 is non-interest bearing and was recorded at its estimated fair value of $901, based on a probability-weighted approach valuation technique used to determine the fair value of the contingent consideration on the acquisition date. The note and the earn-out are due to a related party individual. As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, this contingent consideration was $375 and $500, respectively.

NV5 Global, Inc. and Subsidiaries

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)

(in thousands, except share data)

The following table summarizes the preliminary fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition date for the acquisitions closed during 2016 and final fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition dates for the acquisitions closed during 2015:

Goodwill was recorded based on the amount by which the purchase price exceeded the fair value of the net assets acquired and the amount is attributable to the reputation of the business acquired, the workforce in place and the synergies to be achieved from these acquisitions. Goodwill of approximately $6,014 is expected to be deductible for income tax purposes for the 2016 acquisition.  

The consolidated financial statements of the Company for the three months ended March 31, 2016 include the results of operations from the business acquired during 2016 from its date of acquisition to March 31, 2016. For the three months ended March 31, 2016, the results include gross revenues and pre-tax income of approximately $5,455 and $431, respectively. Included in general and administrative expense for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 is $194 and $63, respectively, of acquisition-related costs pertaining to the Company’s acquisition activities.

The following table presents the unaudited, pro forma consolidated results of operations (in thousands, except per share amounts) for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 as if the Sebesta acquisition had occurred as of January 1, 2015. The pro forma information provided below is compiled from the financial statements of Sebesta and includes pro forma adjustments for amortization expense, reduction in certain expenses and the income tax impact of these adjustments. The pro forma results are not necessarily indicative of (i) the results of operations that would have occurred had the Sebesta operations actually been acquired on January 1, 2015; or (ii) future results of operations:

 Note 5 – Accounts Receivable, net

Accounts receivable, net, consists of the following:

Billed accounts receivable represents amounts billed to clients that remain uncollected as of the balance sheet date. Unbilled accounts receivable represents recognized amounts pending billing pursuant to contract terms or accounts billed after period end, and are expected to be billed and collected within the next 12 months.

Note 6 – Property and Equipment, net

Property and equipment, net, consists of the following:

Depreciation expense was $378 and $149 for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

NV5 Global, Inc. and Subsidiaries

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)

(in thousands, except share data)

 Note 7 – Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill

On August 1, 2015, the Company conducted its annual impairment tests using the quantitative method of evaluating goodwill. Based on the quantitative analyses the Company determined the fair value of each of the reporting units exceeded its carrying value. Therefore, the goodwill was not impaired and the Company did not recognize an impairment charge relating to goodwill as of August 1, 2015. There were no indicators, events or changes in circumstances that would indicate goodwill was impaired during the period from August 2, 2015 through March 31, 2016.

The table set forth below shows the change in goodwill during the three months ended March 31, 2016:

Intangible Assets

Intangible assets, net, as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 consist of the following:

Trade names are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated lives ranging from 1 to 3 years. Customer backlog and customer relationships are amortized on a straight-lines basis over estimated lives ranging from 1 to 9 years. Non-compete agreements are amortized on a straight-line basis over their contractual lives ranging from 4 to 5 years. Favorable lease is amortized on a straight-line basis over the remaining lease term of 9 years.

Amortization expense was $864 and $489 for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

As of March 31, 2016, the future estimated aggregate amortization related to intangible assets is as follows:

Note 8 – Accrued Liabilities

Accrued liabilities consist of the following:

  Note 9 – Notes Payable

Notes payable consists of the following:

 Credit Facility

On January 31, 2014, the Company entered into a Business Loan Agreement with Western Alliance Bank, an Arizona corporation (“Western Alliance”), as lender, which was amended on September 3, 2014 and provides for a two-year, $8,000 revolving credit facility (the “Credit Facility”). The interest rate is prime rate plus 0.50%, with a minimum of 3.75%, which was the interest rate as of March 31, 2016. The Credit Facility contains certain financial covenants, including an annual maximum debt to tangible net worth ratio of 3.0:1.0 as of December 31, 2014 and for each annual period ending on the last day of each fiscal year thereafter. In addition, the Credit Facility contains an annual minimum debt service coverage ratio equal to 1.5:1.0 for each annual period ending on the last day of the fiscal year beginning December 31, 2013. The Credit Facility also contains financial reporting covenant provisions and other covenants, representations, warranties, indemnities, and events of default that are customary for facilities of this type. The Credit Facility is guaranteed by the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiaries: (i) NV5 Holdings, (ii) NV5, Inc., (iii) NV5, LLC, (iv) JLA, and (v) The RBA Group, Inc. Engineers, Architects and Planners (“RBA”). As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the Company is in compliance with the financial and reporting covenants. The Credit Facility is secured by a first priority lien on substantially all of the assets of NV5 Global, Inc., NV5 Holdings and NV5. On July 20, 2015, we amended the Credit Facility to add additional subsidiary guarantors, establish a within-line facility of up to $1,000 for the issuance of standby letters of credit and extend the maturity date of the Credit Facility to May 31, 2016 from January 31, 2016. As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the outstanding balance on the Credit Facility was $0. Standby letters of credit outstanding were $146 as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015.

Note Payable

The note held by the seller of Nolte Associates Inc. (the “Nolte Note”) is currently outstanding with a maturity date of July 29, 2017. The Nolte Note bears interest at the prime rate plus 1%, subject to a maximum rate of 7.0%. As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the actual interest rate was 4.25%. Under the terms of the Nolte Note, as amended, the Company pays quarterly principal installments of approximately $100 plus interest. The Nolte Note is unsecured. As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the outstanding balance on the Nolte Note was approximately $635 and $754, respectively.

Uncollateralized Promissory Notes

On July 1, 2015, the Company acquired all of the outstanding equity interests of RBA. The purchase price included an uncollateralized $4,000 promissory notes bearing interest at 3.0% (the “RBA Note”) payable in four equal payments of $1,000 each due on the first, second, third, and fourth anniversaries of July 1, 2015, the effective date of the acquisition. The outstanding balance of the RBA Note was $4,000 as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015.

On June 24, 2015, the Company acquired certain assets of Allwyn Priorities, LLC. (“Allwyn”). The purchase price included an uncollateralized $500 promissory note bearing interest at 3.5% (the “Allwyn Note”) that is payable in three equal payments of $167 each due on the first, second and third anniversaries of June 24, 2015, the effective date of the acquisition. The outstanding balance of the Allwyn Note was $500 as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015.

On April 22, 2015, the Company acquired all of the outstanding equity interests of Richard J. Mendoza, Inc. (“Mendoza”). The purchase price included an uncollateralized $3,000 short-term promissory note, based on the collection of acquired accounts receivable and work in process, payable within one year, and an uncollateralized $500 promissory note bearing interest at 3% (the “Mendoza Note”) that is payable in two equal payments of $250 each due on the first and second anniversaries of April 22, 2015, the effective date of the acquisition. The outstanding balance of the short-term promissory note was $278 and of the Mendoza Note was $500, as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015.

On January 30, 2015, the Company acquired all of the outstanding equity interests of JLA. The purchase price included an uncollateralized $1,250 promissory note bearing interest at 3.5% (the “JLA Note”) that is payable in four equal payments of $313 each due on the first, second, third, and fourth anniversaries of January 30, 2015, the effective date of the acquisition. The outstanding balance of the JLA Note was $938 and $1,250 as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively.

On November 3, 2014, the Company acquired certain assets of the Buric Companies. The purchase price included an uncollateralized, 3% interest bearing promissory note in the aggregate principal amount of $300 (the “Buric Note”). The note is payable in three equal payments of $100 due on the first, second and third anniversaries of November 3, 2014, the effective date of the acquisition. The carrying value of the Buric Note was approximately $200 as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015.

On June 30, 2014, the Company acquired certain assets of Owner’s Representative Services, Inc. (“ORSI”). The purchase price included an uncollateralized non-interest bearing promissory note in the aggregate principal amount of $450 (the “ORSI Note”) for which the Company has imputed interest at a rate of 3.75%. This note is payable in two equal payments of $225 due on the first and second anniversaries of June 30, 2014, the effective date of the acquisition. The carrying value of the ORSI Note was approximately $221 as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015.

On March 21, 2014, the Company acquired all of the outstanding equity interests of NV5, LLC (formerly known as AK Environmental, LLC.). The purchase price included an uncollateralized $3,000 promissory note bearing interest at 3.0% (the “AK Note”) that is payable in three equal payments of $1,000 each due on the first, second and third anniversaries of March 21, 2014, the effective date of the acquisition. The outstanding balance of the AK Note was $1,000 and $2,000 as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively.

On January 31, 2014, the Company acquired certain assets of Air Quality Consulting Inc. (“AQC”). The purchase price included an uncollateralized non-interest bearing promissory note in the aggregate principal amount of $300 (the “AQC Note”) for which the Company has imputed interest at a rate of 3.75%. This note is payable in two equal payments of $150 each, due on the first and second anniversaries of January 31, 2014, the effective date of the acquisition. As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the carrying value of the AQC Note was $0 and $150, respectively.

On April 30, 2013, the Company acquired certain assets and assumed certain liabilities of Consilium Partners. The purchase price included an uncollateralized promissory note in the aggregate principal amount of $200, bearing interest at 4.0%, payable in three equal payments of approximately $67 each, and due on the first, second and third anniversaries of April 30, 2013, the effective date of the acquisition. The outstanding balance of this note was approximately $67 as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively.

      Future contractual maturities of long-term debt as of March 31, 2016, are as follows:

As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the carrying amount of debt obligations approximates their fair values based on Level 2 inputs as the terms are comparable to terms currently offered by local lending institutions for arrangements with similar terms to industry peers with comparable credit characteristics.

Note 10 – Contingent Consideration

The following table summarizes the changes in the carrying value of estimated contingent consideration:

Note 11 – Commitments and Contingencies

Litigation, Claims and Assessments

The Company is subject to certain claims and lawsuits typically filed against the engineering, consulting and construction profession, alleging primarily professional errors or omissions. The Company carries professional liability insurance, subject to certain deductibles and policy limits, against such claims. However, in some actions, parties are seeking damages that exceed our insurance coverage or for which we are not insured. While management does not believe that the resolution of these claims will have a material adverse effect, individually or in aggregate, on its financial position, results of operations or cash flows, management acknowledges the uncertainty surrounding the ultimate resolution of these matters.

The Company’s office leases are classified as operating leases and rent expense is included in facilities and facilities related expense in the Company’s consolidated statements of comprehensive income. Some lease terms include rent and other concessions and rent escalation clauses which are included in computing minimum lease payments. Minimum lease payments are recognized on a straight-line basis over the minimum lease term. The variance of rent expense recognized from the amounts contractually due pursuant to the underlying leases is included in accrued liabilities in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets.

Note 12 – Stock-Based Compensation

In October 2011, the Company’s stockholders approved the 2011 Equity Incentive Plan, which was subsequently amended and restated in March 2013 (as amended, the “2011 Equity Plan”). The 2011 Equity Plan provides directors, executive officers, and other employees of the Company with additional incentives by allowing them to acquire ownership interest in the business and, as a result, encouraging them to contribute to the Company’s success. The Company may provide these incentives through the grant of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units, performance shares and units, and other cash-based or stock-based awards. As of March 31, 2016, 508,466 shares of common stock are authorized and reserved for issuance under the 2011 Equity Plan. This reserve automatically increases on each January 1 from 2014 through 2023, by an amount equal to the smaller of (i) 3.5% of the number of shares issued and outstanding on the immediately preceding December 31, or (ii) an amount determined by the Company’s Board of Directors. The restricted shares of common stock granted generally provide for service-based vesting after two to four years following the grant date. A summary of the changes in unvested shares of the restricted stock during the year ended March 31, 2016 is presented below.

The following table summarizes the status of restricted stock awards as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, and changes during 2016:

Share-based compensation expense relating to restricted stock awards during the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 was $499 and $278, respectively. Approximately $3,279 of deferred compensation, which is expected to be recognized over the remaining weighted average vesting period of 2.2 years, is unrecognized at March 31, 2016.

Note 13 – Income Taxes

As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the Company had net current deferred income tax assets of $1,440 and non-current deferred tax liabilities of $1,582. No valuation allowance against the Company’s net deferred income tax assets is needed as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 as it is more-likely-than-not that the positions will be realized upon settlement. Deferred income tax liabilities primarily relate to intangible assets and accounting basis adjustments where the Company has a future obligation for tax purposes. During the three months ended March 31, 2016, the Company did not record any deferred tax assets or liabilities in conjunction with the purchase price allocation of Sebesta as a result of the intangibles acquired in the acquisition.

The Company’s consolidated effective income tax rate was 36.8% and 36.7% for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The difference between the effective income tax rate and the combined statutory federal and state income tax rate of approximately 39.0% is principally due to the federal domestic production activities deduction.

The Company evaluates tax positions for recognition using a more-likely-than-not recognition threshold, and those tax positions eligible for recognition are measured as the largest amount of tax benefit that is greater than 50% likely of being realized upon the effective settlement with a taxing authority that has full knowledge of all relevant information. The Company is currently under examination by the California Franchise Tax Board (“CFTB”) about certain research and development tax credits generated and included on the tax returns of an acquired company for the years 2005 to 2009. Fiscal years 2005 through 2015 are considered open tax years in the State of California and 2012 through 2015 in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and other state jurisdictions.

 At March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the Company had $570 of unrecognized tax benefits. Included in the balance of unrecognized tax benefits at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 were $570 of tax benefits that, if recognized, would affect our effective tax rate. It is not expected that there will be a significant change in the unrecognized tax benefits in the next 12 months.

Note 14 – Reportable Segments

The Company reports segment information in accordance with ASC Topic No. 280 “Segment Reporting” (“Topic No. 280”). During the fourth quarter of 2015, the Company reevaluated the composition of its operating segments due to the acquisitions in 2015 and the change that both the Company’s Chief Executive Office and President serve as the chief operating decision maker due to changes in our internal reporting structure. As a result, the Company has the following three reportable segments:

Infrastructure, engineering and support services (INF): The Infrastructure reportable segment provides to clients a broad array of services in the area of engineering, design and support services including energy services.

Construction quality assurance (CQA): The CQA reportable segment provides construction inspection; geotechnical and engineering services; construction claims and litigation services; and environmental quality testing services.

Program management services (PM): The PM reportable segment provides program management for transportation and vertical construction projects including construction management.

The Company evaluates the performance of these reportable segments based on their respective operating income before the effect of amortization expense related to acquisitions and other unallocated corporate expenses. We account for inter-segment revenues and transfers as if the sales and transfers were to third parties. All significant intercompany balances and transactions are eliminated in consolidation.

The following tables set forth summarized financial information concerning our reportable segments. Prior period segment financial information presented has been recast to reflect the reorganized reporting structure:

ITEM 2.  MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.

The following discussion and analysis of the financial condition and results of operations of NV5 Global, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company,” “we,” “our” or “NV5 Global”) should be read in conjunction with the financial statements included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report and the audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2015, included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K (File No. 001-35849). This Quarterly Report contains, in addition to unaudited historical information, forward-looking statements, which involve risk and uncertainties. The words “believe,” “expect,” “estimate,” “may,” “will,” “could,” “plan,” or “continue” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Our actual results could differ materially from the results those anticipated in such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences in results and outcomes include, those discussed under the headings “Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 and this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, if any. Readers are urged not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. We undertake no obligation to (and we expressly disclaim any obligation to) revise or update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, subsequent events, or otherwise (except as may be required by law), in order to reflect any event or circumstance which may arise after the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Amounts presented are in thousands, except per share data.

Overview

We are a provider of professional and technical engineering and consulting solutions to public and private sector clients. We focus on the infrastructure, energy, construction, real estate, and environmental markets. We primarily focus on five business verticals - construction quality assurance, infrastructure, energy, program management, and environmental solutions. Our primary clients include U.S. federal, state, municipal, and local government agencies, and military and defense clients. We also serve quasi-public and private sector clients from the education, healthcare, energy, and public utilities, including schools, universities, hospitals, health care providers, insurance providers, large utility service providers, and large to small energy producers.

Recent Acquisition, Developments and Challenges

 Acquisition. On February 1, 2016, the Company acquired Sebesta, Inc. (“Sebesta”), a St. Paul, Minnesota-based mechanical, electrical and plumbing (“MEP”) engineering and energy management company. Primary clients include federal and state governments, power and utility companies, and major educational, healthcare, industrial and commercial property owners throughout the United States. The purchase price of this acquisition was $14,000 paid from cash on hand.

Tax credit. We are currently under examination by the California Franchise Tax Board (“CFTB”) about certain research and development tax credits generated and included on the tax returns of an acquired company for the years 2005 to 2009. Fiscal years 2005 through 2015 are considered open tax years in the State of California and 2012 through 2015 in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and other state jurisdictions. At March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the Company had $570 of unrecognized tax benefits.

 Backlog.  As of March 31, 2016, we had approximately $174,400 of gross revenue backlog expected to be recognized over the next 12 months compared to gross revenue backlog of approximately $155,300 as of December 31, 2015. We cannot guarantee that the revenue projected in our backlog will be realized or, if realized, will result in profits. In addition, project cancellations or scope adjustments may occur, from time to time, with respect to contracts reflected in our backlog. For example, certain of our contracts with the U.S. federal government and other clients are terminable at the discretion of the client, with or without cause. These types of backlog reductions could adversely affect our revenue and margins. Accordingly, our backlog as of any particular date is an uncertain indicator of our future earnings.

Components of Income and Expense

Revenues

 We enter into contracts with our clients that contain two principal types of pricing provisions: cost-reimbursable and fixed-price. The majority of our contracts are cost-reimbursable contracts that fall under the relatively low-risk subcategory of time and materials contracts.

Cost-reimbursable contracts. Cost-reimbursable contracts consist of two similar contract types: time and materials contracts and cost-plus contracts.

For the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, cost-reimbursable contracts represented approximately 87% and 94%, respectively, of our total revenues.

Fixed-price contracts.

Fixed-price contracts also consist of two contract types: lump-sum contracts and fixed-unit price contracts.

For the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, fixed-price contracts represented approximately 13% and 6%, respectively, of our total revenues.

Revenues from engineering services are recognized in accordance with the accrual basis of accounting. Revenues under cost-reimbursable contracts are recognized when services are performed and revenues from fixed-price contracts are recognized on the percentage-of-completion method, generally measured by the direct costs incurred to date as compared to the estimated total direct costs for each contract.

Direct Costs of Revenues

Direct costs of revenues consist primarily of that portion of technical and non-technical salaries and wages incurred in connection with fee generating projects. Direct costs of revenues also include production expenses, sub-consultant services, and other expenses that are incurred in connection with our fee generating projects. Direct costs of revenues exclude that portion of technical and non-technical salaries and wages related to marketing efforts, vacations, holidays, and other time not spent directly generating fees under existing contracts. Such costs are included in operating expenses. Additionally, payroll taxes, bonuses, and employee benefit costs for all of our personnel, facilities costs, and depreciation and amortization are included in operating expenses since no allocation of these costs is made to direct costs of revenues. We expense direct costs of revenues when incurred.

Operating Expenses

Operating expenses include the costs of the marketing and support staffs, other marketing expenses, management and administrative personnel costs, payroll taxes, bonuses and employee benefits for all of our employees and the portion of salaries and wages not allocated to direct costs of revenues for those employees who provide our services. Operating expenses also include facility costs, depreciation and amortization, professional services, legal and accounting fees, and administrative operating costs. We expense operating costs when incurred.

 Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012 (the “JOBS Act”)

We are an emerging growth company within the meaning of the rules under the Securities Act, and we will utilize certain exemptions from various reporting requirements that are applicable to public companies that are not emerging growth companies. For example, we will not have to provide an auditor’s attestation report on our internal controls in future annual reports on Form 10-K as otherwise required by Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. The JOBS Act also permits us, as an “emerging growth company,” to take advantage of an extended transition period to comply with new or revised accounting standards applicable to public companies. We are choosing to “opt out” of this provision and, as a result, we will comply with new or revised accounting standards when they are required to be adopted by issuers. This decision to opt out of the extended transition period under the JOBS Act is irrevocable.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

The discussion of our financial condition and results of operations is based upon our financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. During the preparation of these financial statements, we are required to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, costs and expenses, and related disclosures. On an ongoing basis, we evaluate our estimates and assumptions, including those discussed below. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances. The results of our analysis form the basis for making assumptions about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions, and the impact of such differences may be material to our financial statements. Our estimates and assumptions are evaluated periodically and adjusted when necessary. The more significant estimates affecting amounts reported in our consolidated financial statements relate to the fair value estimates used in accounting for business combinations including the valuation of identifiable intangible assets and contingent consideration, fair value estimates in determining the fair value of its reporting units for goodwill impairment assessment, revenue recognition on the percentage-of-completion method, allowances for uncollectible accounts and provision for income taxes. The more significant estimates affecting amounts reported in our consolidated financial statements relate to the revenue recognition on the percentage-of-completion method, allowances for doubtful accounts, valuation of our intangible assets, contingent consideration and income taxes. During the three months ended March 31, 2016, we did not experience any significant changes in estimates or judgments inherent in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements. A summary of our significant accounting policies is contained in Note 2 to our consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015.

Results of Operations

Consolidated Results of Operations

The following table represents our condensed results of operations for the periods indicated (dollars in thousands):  

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Three months Ended March 31, 2016 compared to the three months Ended March 31, 2015

Gross and Net Revenues.

Our consolidated gross and net revenues increased approximately $15,752 or approximately 54.0%, and $15,284, or approximately 67.1% for the three months ended March 31, 2016, respectively, compared to the same period in 2015. The increase in gross and net revenues is due primarily to organic growth from our existing platform as well as the contribution from various acquisitions completed in 2015 and the three months ended March 31, 2016. Also contributing to the increase in net revenues is an increase utilization of our billable employees and reduction of sub-consultants used to perform services in 2016. Excluding revenues from acquisitions closed during the three months ended March 31, 2016, our gross and net revenues increased approximately $10,297, or approximately 35.3%, and $10,565, or approximately 46.3%, respectively, compared to the same period in 2015. The growth in revenues was primarily attributable to increases in energy transmission and distribution services; construction materials testing and engineering services; and program and construction management services. We are currently unaware of any delays in current projects and therefore are not anticipating such to influence future revenues. Such revenues could be affected by changes in economic conditions and the impact thereof on our public and quasi-public sector funded projects.

      Gross Profit Margin.

As a percentage of gross revenues, our gross profit margin was 50.8% and 44.2%, for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The improved gross profit margins were due primarily to reduction of sub-consultants used to perform services.

Operating expenses.

Our operating expenses increased approximately $8,399, or 75.6%, for the three months ended March 31, 2016 compared to the same period in 2015. The increase in operating expenses was due primarily to integration costs from businesses acquired subsequent to March 31, 2015. Excluding operating expenses from acquisitions closed the three months ended March 31, 2016, our operating expenses increased approximately $5,680, or approximately 51.2%. During the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, acquisition related expenses were approximately $194 and $63, respectively. Also contributing to the increase in operating costs is the increased amortization of intangible assets. During the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, amortization of intangible assets was approximately $864 and $489, respectively. Operating expenses typically fluctuate as a result of changes in headcount (both corporate and field locations) and the amount of spending required to support our professional services activities, which normally require additional overhead costs. Therefore, when our professional services revenues increase or decrease, it is not unusual to see a corresponding change in operating expenses.

      Income taxes.

Our consolidated effective income tax rate was 36.8% and 36.7% for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. The difference between the effective income tax rate and the combined statutory federal and state income tax rate of approximately 39.0% is principally due to the federal domestic production activities deduction.

 Segment Results of Operations

The following tables set forth summarized financial information concerning our reportable segments (dollars in thousands):

Three months ended March 31, 2016 compared to the three months ended March 31, 2015

Our gross revenues from INF reportable segment increased approximately $11,838 or approximately 70.8%, for the three months ended March 31, 2016 compared to the same period in 2015. Excluding revenues from acquisitions closed during the three months ended March 31, 2016, our revenues from INF increased approximately $6,383, or approximately 38.2%, for the three months ended March 31, 2016 compared to the same period in 2015. The growth in revenues from INF was primarily attributable to increases in energy transmission and distribution services.

Operating income from INF increased $1,473, or 79.9%, for the three months ended March 31, 2016 compared to the same period in 2015. Excluding operating income from the acquisition closed during the three months ended March 31, 2016, our operating income from INF increased approximately $1,042, or approximately 56.5%, for the three months ended March 31, 2016 compared to the same period in 2015.The increase in operating income from INF is primarily due to increased revenues from organic growth, contributions from acquisitions completed in 2015 and 2016 as well as a reduction of sub-consultants used to perform services.

Our gross revenues from CQA reportable segment increased approximately $1,492 or approximately 23.5%, for the three months ended March 31, 2016 compared to the same period in 2015. The growth in revenues from CQA was primarily attributable to increases in construction materials testing and engineering services.

Operating income from CQA increased $1,071, or 118.5%, for the three months ended March 31, 2016 compared to the same period in 2015. The increase in operating income from CQA is primarily due to the increase in revenues and a reduction of sub-consultants used to perform services

Our gross revenues from PM reportable segment increased approximately $3,112 or approximately 48.9%, for the three months ended March 31, 2016 compared to the same period in 2015. The growth in revenues from PM was primarily attributable to increases in civil and facilities program management and construction management services.

Operating income from PM increased $217, or 14.1%, for the three months ended March 31, 2016 compared to the same period in 2015. The increase in operating income from PM is primarily due to increased revenues from organic growth and from the contributions from acquisitions completed in 2015.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Our principal sources of liquidity are our cash and cash equivalents balances, cash flow from operations, lines of credit, and access to financial markets. Our principal uses of cash are operating expenses, working capital requirements, capital expenditures, repayment of debt, and acquisition expenditures. We believe our sources of liquidity, including cash flow from operations, existing cash and cash equivalents, which include proceeds from our initial public offering, proceeds from the exercise of warrants issued in connection therewith, proceeds from our recent secondary offering, and borrowing capacity under our credit facility will be sufficient to meet our projected cash requirements for at least the next twelve months. We will monitor our capital requirements thereafter to ensure our needs are in line with available capital resources.

We believe our experienced employees and management team are our most valuable resources. Attracting, training, and retaining key personnel have been and will remain critical to our success. To achieve our human capital goals, we intend to remain focused on providing our personnel with entrepreneurial opportunities to increase client contact within their areas of expertise and to expand our business within our service offerings.

Cash Flows

As of March 31, 2016, our cash and cash equivalents totaled $10,333 and accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts, totaled $52,298, compared to $23,476 and $47,747, respectively, on December 31, 2015. As of March 31, 2016, our accounts payable and accrued liabilities were $6,401 and $9,851, respectively, compared to $6,658 and $9,564, respectively, on December 31, 2015. Also, as of March 31, 2016, we had notes payable and contingent considerations of $8,979 and $821, respectively, compared to $10,707 and $1,279, respectively, on December 31, 2015

Operating activities.

For the three months ended March 31, 2016, net cash provided by operating activities amounted to $2,028, primarily attributable to net income of $2,055, which included non-cash charges of $1,741 from stock based compensation and depreciation and amortization, and decreases of $2,936 in accounts payable and accrued liabilities partially offset by a decrease of $764 in accounts receivable. During 2016, we made income tax payments of approximately $763.   

For the three months ended March 31, 2015, net cash provided by operating activities amounted to $1,933, primarily attributable to net income of $1,085, which included non-cash charges of $916 from stock based compensation and depreciation and amortization, and increases of $2,096 in accounts payable and accrued liabilities partially offset by increases of $1,666 in accounts receivable. During 2015, we made income tax payments of $1,224.   

Investing activities.

For the three months ended March 31, 2016, net cash used in investing activities amounted to $14,152, primarily resulting from cash used for our acquisitions during 2016 of $14,000 and the purchase of property and equipment of $152 for our ongoing operations.

For the three months ended March 31, 2015, net cash used in investing activities amounted to $1,977, primarily resulting from cash used for our acquisition during 2015 of $1,750 and the purchase of property and equipment of $227 for our ongoing operations.

Financing activities.

For the three months ended March 31, 2016, net cash used by financing activities amounted to $1,019, primarily due to the net proceeds from the unit warrant exercise of $1,008 offset by principal repayments of $1,731 towards long-term debt and $296 towards contingent consideration.

For the three months ended March 31, 2015, net cash provided by financing activities amounted to $1,004, primarily due to the proceeds from the warrant exercise of $3,186 offset by principal repayments of $1,598 towards long-term debt, $233 towards the contingent obligation and $135 in stock repurchase obligations.

Financing

 Credit Facility

On January 31, 2014, the Company entered into a Business Loan Agreement with Western Alliance Bank, an Arizona corporation (“Western Alliance”), as lender, which was amended on September 3, 2014 and provides for a two-year, $8,000 revolving credit facility (the “Credit Facility”). The interest rate is prime rate plus 0.50%, with a minimum of 3.75%, which was the interest rate as of March 31, 2016. The Credit Facility contains certain financial covenants, including an annual maximum debt to tangible net worth ratio of 3.0:1.0 as of December 31, 2014 and for each annual period ending on the last day of each fiscal year thereafter. In addition, the Credit Facility contains an annual minimum debt service coverage ratio equal to 1.5:1.0 for each annual period ending on the last day of the fiscal year beginning December 31, 2013. The Credit Facility also contains financial reporting covenant provisions and other covenants, representations, warranties, indemnities, and events of default that are customary for facilities of this type. The Credit Facility is guaranteed by the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiaries: (i) NV5 Holdings, (ii) NV5, Inc. (iii) NV5, LLC, (iv) JLA, and (v) RBA. As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the Company is in compliance with the financial and reporting covenants. The Credit Facility is secured by a first priority lien on substantially all of the assets of NV5 Global, Inc., NV5 Holdings and NV5. On July 20, 2015, we amended the Credit Facility to add additional subsidiary guarantors, establish a within-line facility of up to $1,000 for the issuance of standby letters of credit and extend the maturity date of the Credit Facility to May 31, 2016 from January 31, 2016. As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the outstanding balance on the Credit Facility was $0. Standby letters of credit outstanding were $146 as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015.

Note Payable

The note held by the seller of Nolte Associates Inc. (the “Nolte Note”) is currently outstanding with a maturity date of July 29, 2017. The Nolte Note bears interest at the prime rate plus 1%, subject to a maximum rate of 7.0%. As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the actual interest rate was 4.25%. Under the terms of the Nolte Note, as amended, the Company pays quarterly principal installments of approximately $100 plus interest. The Nolte Note is unsecured. As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the outstanding balance on the Nolte Note was approximately $635 and $754, respectively.

Uncollateralized Promissory Notes

On July 1, 2015, the Company acquired all of the outstanding equity interests of the The RBA Group, Inc., Engineers, Architects and Planners (“RBA”). The purchase price included an uncollateralized $4,000 promissory notes bearing interest at 3.0% (the “RBA Note”) payable in four equal payments of $1,000 each due on the first, second, third, and fourth anniversaries of July 1, 2015, the effective date of the acquisition. The outstanding balance of the RBA Note was $4,000 as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015.

On June 24, 2015, the Company acquired certain assets of Allwyn Priorities, LLC. (“Allwyn”). The purchase price included an uncollateralized $500 promissory note bearing interest at 3.5% (the “Allwyn Note”) that is payable in three equal payments of $167 each due on the first, second and third anniversaries of June 24, 2015, the effective date of the acquisition. The outstanding balance of the Allwyn Note was $500 as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015.

On April 22, 2015, the Company acquired all of the outstanding equity interests of Richard J. Mendoza, Inc. (“Mendoza”). The purchase price included an uncollateralized $3,000 short-term promissory note, based on the collection of acquired accounts receivable and work in process, payable within one year, and an uncollateralized $500 promissory note bearing interest at 3% (the “Mendoza Note”) that is payable in two equal payments of $250 each due on the first and second anniversaries of April 22, 2015, the effective date of the acquisition. The outstanding balance of the short-term promissory note was $278 and of the Mendoza Note was $500, as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015.

On January 30, 2015, the Company acquired all of the outstanding equity interests of JLA. The purchase price included an uncollateralized $1,250 promissory note bearing interest at 3.5% (the “JLA Note”) that is payable in four equal payments of $313 each due on the first, second, third, and fourth anniversaries of January 30, 2015, the effective date of the acquisition. The outstanding balance of the JLA Note was $938 and $1,250 as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively.

On November 3, 2014, the Company acquired certain assets of the Buric Companies. The purchase price included an uncollateralized, 3% interest bearing promissory note in the aggregate principal amount of $300 (the “Buric Note”). The note is payable in three equal payments of $100 due on the first, second and third anniversaries of November 3, 2014, the effective date of the acquisition. The carrying value of the Buric Note was approximately $200 as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015.

On June 30, 2014, the Company acquired certain assets of Owner’s Representative Services, Inc. (“ORSI”). The purchase price included an uncollateralized non-interest bearing promissory note in the aggregate principal amount of $450 (the “ORSI Note”) for which the Company has imputed interest at a rate of 3.75%. This note is payable in two equal payments of $225 due on the first and second anniversaries of June 30, 2014, the effective date of the acquisition. The carrying value of the ORSI Note was approximately $221 as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015.

On March 21, 2014, the Company acquired all of the outstanding equity interests of NV5, LLC (formally known as AK Environmental, LLC.) The purchase price included an uncollateralized $3,000 promissory note bearing interest at 3.0% (the “AK Note”) that is payable in three equal payments of $1,000 each due on the first, second and third anniversaries of March 21, 2014, the effective date of the acquisition. The outstanding balance of the AK Note was $1,000 and $2,000 as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively.

On January 31, 2014, the Company acquired certain assets of Air Quality Consulting Inc. (“AQC”). The purchase price included an uncollateralized non-interest bearing promissory note in the aggregate principal amount of $300 (the “AQC Note”) for which the Company has imputed interest at a rate of 3.75%. This note is payable in two equal payments of $150 each, due on the first and second anniversaries of January 31, 2014, the effective date of the acquisition. As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the carrying value of the AQC Note was $0 and $150, respectively.

On April 30, 2013, the Company acquired certain assets and assumed certain liabilities of Consilium Partners. The purchase price included an uncollateralized promissory note in the aggregate principal amount of $200, bearing interest at 4.0%, payable in three equal payments of approximately $67 each, and due on the first, second and third anniversaries of April 30, 2013, the effective date of the acquisition. The outstanding balance of this note was approximately $67 as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We did not have any off-balance sheet arrangements as of March 31, 2016.

Effects of Inflation

Based on our analysis of the periods presented, we believe that inflation has not had a material effect on our operating results. There can be no assurance that future inflation will not have an adverse impact on our operating results and financial condition.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In March 2016, FASB issued Accounting Standards Update 2016-09, Compensation – Stock Compensation: Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting. ASU 2016-09 simplifies the accounting for share-based payment award transactions including: income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities and classification on the statement of cash flows. ASU 2016-09 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. We are currently evaluating the requirements of ASU 2016-09 and have not yet determined its impact on our condensed consolidated financial statements.

In February 2016, FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases. ASU 2016-02 requires lessees to recognize, in the balance sheet, a liability to make lease payments and a right-of-use asset representing the right to use the underlying asset over the lease term. The amendments in this accounting standard update are to be applied using a modified retrospective approach and are effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018. We are currently evaluating the requirements of ASU 2016-02 and have not yet determined its impact on our condensed consolidated financial statements.

In November 2015, FASB issued ASU 2015-17— Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes. As part of FASB's accounting simplification initiative, ASU 2015-17 removes the requirement to separate deferred income tax liabilities and assets into current and noncurrent amounts in a classified statement of financial position. Instead, the update requires that deferred tax liabilities and assets be classified as noncurrent in a classified statement of financial position. ASU 2015-17 is effective for entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2016, with prospective or retrospective application to all periods presented. Early application is permitted. The Company does not expect the impact of this ASU to be material to its consolidated financial statements.

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. This ASU is a comprehensive new revenue recognition model that requires a company to recognize revenue to depict the transfer of goods or services to a customer at an amount that reflects the consideration it expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. This ASU was originally effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016 and early adoption is permitted as of the original effective date. Companies may use either a full retrospective or a modified retrospective approach to adopt this ASU and management has not yet determined which method it will apply. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting ASU 2014-09 on the Company's consolidated net income, financial position and cash flows. In July 2015, FASB voted to approve a one-year deferral of the effective date to December 31, 2017 for interim and annual reporting periods beginning after that date and permitted early adoption of the standard, but not before the original effective date of December 15, 2016. As a result, ASU 2014 will become effective for us in the first quarter of our fiscal year ending December 31, 2018.

Cautionary Statement about Forward-Looking Statements

Our disclosure and analysis in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, including all documents incorporated by reference contain “forward-looking” statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. From time to time, we also provide forward-looking statements in other materials we release to the public, as well as oral forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include, statements regarding our “expectations,” “hopes,” “beliefs,” “intentions,” or “strategies” regarding the future. In addition, any statements that refer to projections, forecasts, or other characterizations of future events or circumstances, including any underlying assumptions, are forward-looking statements. We have tried, wherever possible, to identify such statements by using words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “expect,” “intend,” “estimate,” “predict,” “project,” “may,” “might,” “should,” “would,” “will,” “likely,” “will likely result,” “continue,” “could,” “future,” “plan,” “possible,” “potential,” “target,” “forecast,” “goal,” “observe,” “seek,” “strategy” and other words and terms of similar meaning, but the absence of these words does not mean that a statement is not forward looking. The forward-looking statements in this Current Report on Form 10-Q reflect the Company’s current views with respect to future events and financial performance.

Forward-looking statements are not historical factors and should not be read as a guarantee or assurance of future performance or results, and will not necessarily be accurate indications of the times at, or by, or if such performance or results will be achieved. Forward-looking statements are based on information available at the time those statements are made or management’s good faith beliefs, expectations and assumptions as of that time with respect to future events. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual performance or results to differ materially from those expressed in or suggested by the forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause such differences include:

The forward-looking statements contained in this report are based on our current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effects on us. There can be no assurance that future developments affecting us will be those that we have anticipated. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks, uncertainties, or assumptions, many of which are beyond our control, that may cause actual results or performance to be materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, those factors described in “Item 1A. Risk Factors” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015. We undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable securities laws. You are advised, however, to consult any further disclosures we make on related subjects in our Form 10-Q, 8-K and 10-K reports filed with the SEC. Our Annual Report on Form 10-K filing for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015 listed various important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from expected and historic results. We note these factors for investors as permitted by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. Readers can find them in “Item 1A. Risk Factors” of that filing and under the same heading of this filing. You may obtain a copy of our Annual Report on Form 10-K through our website, www.nv5.com. Information contained on our website is not incorporated into this report. In addition to visiting our website, you may read and copy any document we file with the SEC at the SEC’s Public Reference Room at 100 F. Street, NE, Washington, D.C. 20549 or at www.sec.gov. Please call the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330 for information on the Public Reference Room.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.

We are exposed to certain market risks from transactions that are entered into during the normal course of business. We have not entered into derivative financial instruments for trading purposes. We have no significant market risk exposure to interest rate changes as substantially all of its debt is currently financed with fixed interest rates. Our only debt subject to interest rate risk is the Credit Facility which interest rate is subject to changes in the prime rate. As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the outstanding balance on the Credit Facility was $0. A a result, we believe our market risk is minimal.

ITEM  4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.

Disclosure Controls and Procedures

As of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Exchange Act). Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures, were effective such that the information relating to the Company required to be disclosed in our SEC reports (i) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms and (ii) is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting

Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, we conducted an evaluation of any changes in our internal control over financial reporting (as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that occurred during our most recently completed fiscal quarter. Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that there have not been any changes in our internal control over financial reporting during our most recently completed fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.     LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.

From time to time, we are subject to various legal proceedings that arise in the normal course of our business activities. As of the date of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, we are not a party to any litigation the outcome of which, if determined adversely to us, would individually or in the aggregate be reasonably expected to have a material adverse effect on our results of operations or financial position.

ITEM 1A.     RISK FACTORS.

During the three months ended March 31, 2016, there have been no material changes to any of the risk factors disclosed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 filed with the SEC.

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS.

Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities

During the three months ended March 31, 2016, we issued the following securities that were not registered under the Securities Act:

In March 2016, we issued 3,438 shares of our common stock as partial consideration for our January 30, 2015 acquisition of JLA. We issued these shares in reliance upon Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act as a transaction by an issuer not involving a public offering. For a description of our acquisition of JLA, see Note 4, Business Acquisitions, to the condensed consolidated financial statements.

Issuer Purchase of Equity Securities

None.

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES.

None.

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES.

Not applicable.

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION.

 In conjunction with the Company’s initial public offering on March 26, 2013, the underwriter received a warrant to acquire up to 140,000 units at an exercise price of $7.80 per unit (“Unit Warrant”).  Each of these units consisted of one share of the Company’s common stock and one warrant to purchase one share of the Company’s common stock at an exercise price of $7.80 per share, which warrant expires on March 27, 2018.   On March 23, 2016, the underwriter paid $1,008,000 to the Company to initiate the exercise of the Unit Warrant.  On March 29, 2016, the Company delivered 140,000 shares of common stock to the underwriter, and on May 5, 2016, the Company completed the exercise of the Unit Warrant by delivery of the underlying warrant.  The issuance of the shares of common stock and warrant in connection with the exercise of the Unit Warrant was made in reliance upon Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act as a transaction by an issuer not involving a public offering.  A description of the Unit Warrant was previously disclosed in the Company’s Form 8-K filed with the SEC on April 5, 2013, and a copy of the Unit Warrant was filed as Exhibit 4.1 thereto.

ITEM 6.    EXHIBITS.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

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