NV5 Global, Inc. - Quarter Report: 2017 September (Form 10-Q)

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2017

OR

For the transition period from                      to

Commission File Number 001-35849

NV5 Global, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

(954) 495-2112

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes   ☒    No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).    Yes ☒    No ☐

  Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☒

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

As of November 6, 2017, there were 10,785,594 shares outstanding of the registrant’s common stock, $0.01 par value.

NV5 GLOBAL, INC.

INDEX

PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.         FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

NV5 Global, Inc. and Subsidiaries

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(UNAUDITED)

(in thousands, except share data)

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited).

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF NET INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(UNAUDITED)

(in thousands, except share data)

 See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited).

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(UNAUDITED)

(in thousands, except share data)

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited).

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(UNAUDITED)

(in thousands) 

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited).

NV5 Global, Inc. and Subsidiaries

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(UNAUDITED)

(in thousands)

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited).

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)

(in thousands, except share data)

Note 1 - Organization and Nature of Business Operations

Business

NV5 Global, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company” or “NV5 Global”) is a provider of professional and technical engineering and consulting solutions to public and private sector clients in the infrastructure, energy, construction, real estate and environmental markets. The Company’s clients include the U.S. federal, state and local governments, and the private sector. NV5 Global provides a wide range of services, including, but not limited to, planning, design, consulting, permitting, inspection and field supervision, testing inspection and certification, management oversight, forensic engineering, litigation support, condition assessment and compliance certification.

Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Basis of Presentation and Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements of the Company are presented in U.S. dollars in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”) and have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) for reporting of interim financial information. Pursuant to such rules and regulations, certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been condensed or omitted. The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of NV5 Global, Inc. and those of its wholly owned subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.

In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements of the Company contain all adjustments necessary to present fairly the financial position and results of operations of the Company as of the dates and for the periods presented. Accordingly, these statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes contained in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016. The accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2016 has been derived from those financial statements. The results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods presented are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for any future interim period or for the full 2017 fiscal year.

Fiscal Year

 Effective March 7, 2017, the Audit Committee of our Board of Directors and the Board of Directors approved a change in our fiscal year-end and financial accounting cycle. With effect from January 1, 2017, the Company commenced reporting its financial results on a 52/53 week fiscal year ending on the Saturday closest to December 31st (whether or not in the following calendar year), with interim calendar quarters ending on the Saturday closest to the end of such calendar quarter (whether or not in the following calendar quarter). As such, in calendar year 2017, the first fiscal quarter ended on April 1, 2017, the second fiscal quarter ended on July 1, 2017, the third fiscal quarter ended on September 30, 2017, and the fiscal year will end on December 30, 2017.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. These estimates and assumptions are based on management’s most recent assessment of underlying facts and circumstances using the most recent information available. Actual results could differ significantly from these estimates and assumptions, and the differences could be material.

NV5 Global, Inc. and Subsidiaries

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)

(in thousands, except share data)

Estimates and assumptions are evaluated periodically and adjusted when necessary. The more significant estimates affecting amounts reported in the 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 the Company’s reporting units for goodwill impairment assessment, revenue recognition on the percentage-of-completion method, allowances for uncollectible accounts and provision for income taxes.

Concentration of Credit Risk

Trade receivable balances carried by the Company are comprised of accounts from a diverse client base across a broad range of industries and are not collateralized. However, approximately 32% and 35% of the Company’s gross revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, are from California-based projects. The Company does not have any clients individually representing more than 10% of gross revenues during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016. Furthermore, approximately 57% and 71% of the Company’s accounts receivable as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively, are for public and quasi-public projects. Management continually evaluates the creditworthiness of these and future clients and provides for bad debt reserves as necessary.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

A financial instrument’s categorization within the valuation hierarchy is based upon the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The three levels of valuation hierarchy are defined as follows:

Level 1 - inputs to the valuation methodology are quoted prices (unadjusted) for identical assets or liabilities in active markets.

Level 2 - inputs to the valuation methodology include quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities in active markets, and inputs that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the financial instrument.

Level 3 - inputs to the valuation methodology are unobservable and significant to the fair value measurement.

The Company considers cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, income taxes payable, accrued liabilities and debt obligations to meet the definition of financial instruments. As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the carrying amount of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, income taxes payable and accrued liabilities approximate their fair value due to the relatively short period of time between their origination and their expected realization or payment. The carrying amounts of debt obligations approximate their fair values 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.

The Company applies the provisions of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 805, Business Combinations, in the accounting for its acquisitions, which requires recognition of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed at their acquisition date fair values, separately from goodwill. Goodwill as of the acquisition date is measured as the excess of consideration transferred and the net of the acquisition date fair values of the tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed. The allocation of the purchase price to identifiable intangible assets (customer relationships, customer backlog, trade name and non-compete) is based on valuations performed to determine the fair values of such assets as of the acquisition dates. Generally, the Company engages a third-party independent valuation specialist to assist in management’s determination of fair values of tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed. The fair values of earn-out arrangements are included as part of the purchase price of the acquired companies on their respective acquisition dates.  The Company estimates the fair value of contingent earn-out payments as part of the initial purchase price and records the estimated fair value of contingent consideration as a liability on the consolidated balance sheet. Changes in the estimated fair value of contingent earn-out payments are included in General and Administrative expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Net Income and Comprehensive Income.

NV5 Global, Inc. and Subsidiaries

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)

(in thousands, except share data)

Several factors are considered when determining contingent consideration liabilities as part of the purchase price, including whether (i) the valuation of the acquisitions is not supported solely by the initial consideration paid, and the contingent earn-out formula is a critical and material component of the valuation approach to determining the purchase price; and (ii) the former owners of the acquired companies that remain as key employees receive compensation other than contingent earn-out payments at a reasonable level compared with the compensation of other key employees.  The contingent earn-out payments are not affected by employment termination.

We review and re-assess the estimated fair value of contingent consideration liabilities on a quarterly basis, and the updated fair value could differ materially from the initial estimates. The Company measures contingent consideration recognized in connection with business combinations at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs classified within Level 3, as defined in the accounting guidance. The Company uses a probability-weighted discounted cash flow approach as a valuation technique to determine the fair value of the contingent consideration liabilities on the acquisition date and at each reporting period. The significant unobservable inputs used in the fair value measurements are projections over the earn-out period, and the probability outcome percentages that are assigned to each scenario. Significant increases or decreases to either of these inputs in isolation could result in a significantly higher or lower liability with a higher liability capped by the contractual maximum of the contingent consideration liabilities. Ultimately, the liability will be equivalent to the amount paid, and the difference between the fair value estimate on the acquisition date and amount paid will be recorded in earnings (see Note 10). Adjustments to the estimated fair value related to changes in all other unobservable inputs are reported in income from operations.

Goodwill and Intangible Assets 

Goodwill is the excess of consideration paid for an acquired entity over the amounts assigned to assets acquired, including other identifiable intangible assets and liabilities assumed in a business combination. To determine the amount of goodwill resulting from a business combination, the Company performs an assessment to determine the acquisition date fair value of the acquired company’s tangible and identifiable intangible assets and liabilities.

Goodwill is required to be evaluated for impairment on an annual basis or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the asset may be impaired. An entity has the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events or circumstances leads to a determination that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. These qualitative factors include: macroeconomic and industry conditions, cost factors, overall financial performance and other relevant entity-specific events. If the entity determines that this threshold is met, then performing the two-step quantitative impairment test is unnecessary. The two-step impairment test requires a comparison of the carrying value of the assets and liabilities associated with a reporting unit, including goodwill, with the fair value of the reporting unit. The Company determines fair value through multiple valuation techniques, and weights the results accordingly. NV5 Global is required to make certain subjective and complex judgments in assessing whether an event of impairment of goodwill has occurred, including assumptions and estimates used to determine the fair value of its reporting units. If the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds the fair value of the reporting unit, the Company would calculate the implied fair value of its reporting unit goodwill as compared to the carrying value of its reporting unit goodwill to determine the appropriate impairment charge, if any. The Company has elected to perform its annual goodwill impairment review on August 1 of each year. The Company historically conducts its annual impairment tests on the goodwill using the quantitative method of evaluating goodwill.

Identifiable intangible assets primarily include customer backlog, customer relationships, trade names and non-compete agreements. Amortizable intangible assets are amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives and reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the assets may be impaired. If an indicator of impairment exists, the Company compares the estimated future cash flows of the asset, on an undiscounted basis, to the carrying value of the asset. If the undiscounted cash flows exceed the carrying value, no impairment is indicated. If the undiscounted cash flows do not exceed the carrying value, then impairment, if any, is measured as the difference between fair value and carrying value, with fair value typically based on a discounted cash flow model.

See Note 7 for further information on goodwill and identified intangibles.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)

(in thousands, except share data)

Earnings per Share

Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share reflects the potential dilution that could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted into common stock or resulted in the issuance of common stock that then shared in the earnings of the Company. In accordance with the FASB ASC 260, Earnings per Share, the effect of potentially dilutive securities is not considered during periods of loss or if the effect is anti-dilutive. The weighted average number of shares outstanding in calculating basic earnings per share for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 exclude 560,689 and 434,082 non-vested restricted shares, respectively, issued since 2010. These non-vested restricted shares are not included in basic earnings per share until the vesting requirement is met. The weighted average number of shares outstanding in calculating diluted earnings per share for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016 includes, if outstanding, non-vested restricted shares and units, issuable shares related to acquisitions, and the warrants associated with the Company’s initial public offering. In calculating diluted earnings per share for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, there were no potentially anti-dilutive securities.

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 and nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016:

Note 3 – Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04, Intangibles-Goodwill and Other (Topic 350) Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment. This ASU eliminates Step 2 of the goodwill impairment test and simplifies how the amount of an impairment loss is determined. The update is effective for public companies in the beginning of fiscal year 2020 and shall be applied on a prospective basis. Early adoption is permitted for goodwill impairment tests performed on testing dates after January 1, 2017. The Company does not expect the impact of this ASU to be material to its consolidated financial statements.

In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-15, Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230), Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments. This ASU clarifies guidance for cash flow classification to reduce current and potential future diversity in practice. The update is effective for public companies in the beginning of fiscal 2018. The amendments should be applied using a retrospective transition method to each period presented. For items that are impractical to apply the amendments retrospectively, they shall be applied prospectively as of the earliest date practicable. Early adoption is permitted. The Company does not expect the impact of this ASU to be material to its consolidated financial statements.

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. The Company adopted the requirements of ASU 2016-09 on January 1, 2017 on a prospective basis, which resulted in a decrease in income tax expense of approximately $974 for the nine months ended September 30, 2017. ASU 2016-09 requires excess tax benefits be presented within the statement of cash flows as an operating activity rather than as a financing activity and excess tax benefits to be excluded from the assumed future proceeds in the calculation of diluted shares.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)

(in thousands, except share data)

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 its impact on the 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. 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. The Company has begun its assessment and is evaluating the areas of impact on its consolidated financial statements. The Company has decided to adopt this standard under the modified retrospective approach. Currently, the Company has identified various revenue types by services, contracts, clients and billings. The Company is reviewing its contracts in the various revenue types in order to isolate those that will be significantly impacted as well as to identify the relevant revenue types for disaggregated disclosure. After the assessment is complete, the Company can estimate potential impacts, if any, of the new standard as well as the impact of adopting ASU 2014-09 on the Company's consolidated net income, financial position, cash flows, disclosures, information technology systems and internal controls.

Note 4 – Business Acquisitions

On September 6, 2017, the Company acquired all of the outstanding interests in Marron and Associates, Inc. (“Marron”), a leading environmental services firm with offices in Albuquerque and Las Cruces, New Mexico. Marron provides environmental planning, natural and cultural resources, environmental site assessment, and GIS services. Marron primarily serves public and private clients throughout the Southwest, including the New Mexico Department of Transportation, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Federal Highway Administration, U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and U.S. Forest Service. The purchase price of this acquisition is up to $990 including $400 in cash, $300 in promissory notes (bearing interest at 3.0%), payable in three installments of $100, due on the first, second and third anniversaries of September 6, 2017, the effective date of the acquisition (see Note 9), $67 of the Company’s common stock (1,510 shares) as of the closing date of the acquisition and $133 in stock or a combination of cash and shares of the Company’s stock, at its discretion, payable in two equal installments, due on the first and second anniversaries of September 6, 2017.The purchase price also included an interest bearing earn-out of $90 promissory note, subject to the achievement of certain agreed upon metrics for calendar year 2017. The Company internally determined the preliminary fair values of tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed. We expect to finalize the purchase price allocation with respect to this transaction by the end of the fourth quarter of 2017. The note and the earn-out are due to a related party individual who became an employee of the Company upon the acquisition.

On June 6, 2017, the Company acquired all of the outstanding equity interests in Richard D. Kimball Co., Inc. ("RDK"), an established leader in the provision of energy efficiency and mechanical, electric and plumbing (MEP) services based in Boston, Massachusetts. In addition to MEP and fire protection services, RDK offers commissioning services, technology design services, and energy and sustainability services, including Whole Building Energy Modeling and ASHRAE Level Energy Audits, Green Building Certification, Energy Code Consulting, Carbon Emissions Management, and Renewable Energy Management. RDK primarily serves commercial, healthcare, science and technology, education, government, and transportation clients. The purchase price of this acquisition is up to $22,500, subject to customary closing working capital adjustments, including $15,000 in cash, $5,500 in promissory notes (bearing interest at 3.0%), payable in four installments of $1,375, due on the first, second, third and fourth anniversaries of June 6, 2017 (see Note 9), $667 of the Company’s common stock (18,072 shares) as of the closing date of the acquisition, and $1,333 in stock or a combination of cash and shares of the Company’s stock, at our discretion, payable in two equal installments, due on the first and second anniversaries of June 6, 2017. In order to ultimately determine the fair values of tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed for RDK, we engaged a third-party independent valuation specialist to assist in the determination of fair values. 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 fourth quarter of 2017.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)

(in thousands, except share data)

On May 4, 2017, the Company acquired all of the outstanding equity interests in Holdrege & Kull, Consulting Engineers and Geologists (“H&K”), a full-service geotechnical engineering firm based in Northern California. H&K provides services to public, municipal and special district, industrial, and private sector clients. The purchase price of this acquisition is up to $2,200 including $1,000 in cash, $600 in promissory notes (bearing interest at 3.0%), payable in four installments of $150, due on the first, second, third and fourth anniversaries of May 4, 2017, the effective date of the acquisition (see Note 9), and $100 of the Company’s common stock (2,628 shares) as of the closing date of the acquisition. The purchase price also included an interest bearing earn-out of $500 promissory note, subject to the achievement of certain agreed upon metrics for calendar year 2017. The earn-out promissory note is payable in four installments of $125, due on the first, second, third and fourth anniversaries of May 4, 2017. The earn-out of $500 was recorded at its estimated fair value of $405, 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. In order to ultimately determine the fair values of tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed for H&K, we engaged a third-party independent valuation specialist to assist in the determination of fair values. 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 fourth quarter of 2017.

On May 1, 2017, the Company acquired all of the outstanding equity interests in Lochrane Engineering, Inc. (“Lochrane”), an Orlando, Florida based civil engineering firm, which specializes in the provision of services on major roadway projects, and its major clients include the Florida Department of Transportation and Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise. The purchase price of this acquisition is up to $4,940 including $2,690 in cash, $2,200 in promissory notes (bearing interest at 3.0%), payable in four installments of $550, due on the first, second, third and fourth anniversaries of May 1, 2017, the effective date of the acquisition (see Note 9), $17 of the Company’s common stock (441 shares) as of the closing date of the acquisition, and $33 in stock or a combination of cash and shares of the Company’s stock, at our discretion, payable in two equal installments, due on the first and second anniversaries of May 1, 2017. Included in the $2,200 promissory notes, is an earn-out of $550, subject to the achievement of certain agreed upon metrics for calendar year 2017. The earn-out of $550 is interest bearing and was recorded at its estimated fair value of $413, 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. In order to ultimately determine the fair values of tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed for Lochrane, we engaged a third-party independent valuation specialist to assist in the determination of fair values. 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 fourth quarter of 2017.

On April 14, 2017, the Company acquired all of the outstanding equity interests in Bock & Clark Corporation (“B&C”), an Akron, Ohio based surveying, commercial zoning, and environmental services firm. The acquisition of B&C will expand our cross-selling opportunities within our infrastructure engineering, surveying, and program management groups and with our financial and transactional real estate clients. The aggregate purchase price consideration paid by the Company in connection with the acquisition was $42,000, subject to customary closing working capital adjustments, funded entirely in cash. In order to ultimately determine the fair values of tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed for Bock & Clark, we engaged a third-party independent valuation specialist to assist in the determination. 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 fourth quarter of 2017.

On September 12, 2016, the Company acquired certain assets of Weir Environmental, L.L.C. (“Weir”), a New Orleans, Louisiana-based emergency remediation and environmental assessment firm. Weir also provides residential and commercial property loss consulting services. The purchase price of this acquisition was $1,000 including $300 in cash, $500 promissory note (bearing interest at 3.0%), payable in four installments of $125, due on the first, second, third and fourth anniversaries of September 12, 2016, the effective date of the acquisition (see Note 9) and $200 of the Company’s common stock (6,140 shares) as of the closing date of the acquisition.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)

(in thousands, except share data)

On May 20, 2016, the Company acquired Dade Moeller & Associates, Inc., a North Carolina corporation ("Dade Moeller"). Dade Moeller provides professional services in radiation protection, health physics, and worker safety to government and commercial facilities.  Dade Moeller's technical expertise includes radiation protection, industrial hygiene and safety, environmental services and laboratory consulting.  This acquisition expanded the Company’s environmental, health and safety services and allows the Company to offer these services on a broader scale within its existing network. The purchase price of this acquisition was $20,000 including $10,000 in cash, $6,000 in promissory notes (bearing interest at 3.5%), payable in four installments of $1,500, due on the first, second, third and fourth anniversaries of May 20, 2016, the effective date of the acquisition (see Note 9), $1,000 of the Company’s common stock (36,261 shares) as of the closing date of the acquisition, and $3,000 in stock or a combination of cash and shares of the Company’s stock, at our discretion, payable in three installments of $1,000, due on the first, second and third anniversaries of May 20, 2016.

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.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)

(in thousands, except share data)

The following table summarizes the fair values of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed as of the acquisition dates for the acquisitions during 2017 and 2016:

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 acquired of $2,294 and $0 during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, was assigned to the INF reportable segment. Goodwill acquired of $36,848 and $15,793 during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, was assigned to the Building, Technology, & Sciences (BTS) (formerly known as Building, Energy & Sciences (BES)) reportable segment. Goodwill of approximately $1,077 and $15,199 from acquisitions during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively, is expected to be deductible for income tax purposes.  

The consolidated financial statements of the Company for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 include the results of operations from the businesses acquired during 2017 from their respective dates of acquisition to September 30, 2017. For both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, the results include gross revenues of $21,316 and $35,524, respectively, and income before income taxes of $3,905 and $6,847, respectively. The consolidated financial statements of the Company for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 include the results of operations from the businesses acquired during 2016 from their respective dates of acquisition to September 30, 2016. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, the results include gross revenues of $12,363 and $27,481, respectively, and income before income taxes of $1,108 and $2,560, respectively. Included in general and administrative expense for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 is $315 and $892, respectively, of acquisition-related costs pertaining to the Company’s acquisition activities.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)

(in thousands, except share data)

The following table presents the unaudited, pro forma consolidated results of operations (in thousands, except per share amounts) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 as if Dade Moeller, B&C and RDK acquisitions had occurred as of January 1, 2016. The pro forma information provided below is compiled from the financial statements of Dade Moeller, B&C and RDK, which includes pro forma adjustments for amortization expense, adjustments to 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 Dade Moeller, B&C and RDK operations actually been acquired on January 1, 2016; or (ii) future results of operations:

The Company has determined the supplemental disclosures pursuant to ASC 805-10-50-2h, for the Lochrane, H&K and Marron acquisitions were not material to the Company’s unaudited interim consolidated financial statements both individually and in the aggregate.

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.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)

(in thousands, except share data)

Note 6 – Property and Equipment, net

Property and equipment, net, consists of the following:

Depreciation expense was $760 and $2,014 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively, and $416 and $1,207 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively.

Note 7 – Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill

On August 1, 2017, 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, 2017. There were no indicators, events or changes in circumstances that would indicate goodwill was impaired during the period from August 2, 2017 through September 30, 2017.

The table set forth below shows the change in goodwill during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and year ended December 31, 2016:

During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, the Company revised its allocation of purchase price for its JBA acquisition and reduced goodwill by $1,138.

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Intangible Assets

Intangible assets, net, as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 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 $3,028 and $7,528 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively, and $1,189 and $3,077 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively.

As of September 30, 2017, the future estimated aggregate amortization related to intangible assets is as follows:

Note 8 – Accrued Liabilities

Accrued liabilities consist of the following: 

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 Note 9 – Notes Payable and Other Obligations

Notes payable and other obligations consists of the following:

Senior Credit Facility

On December 7, 2016, the Company entered into a Credit Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) with Bank of America, N.A. (“Bank of America”) and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated (“MLPFS”). Pursuant to the Credit Agreement, Bank of America agreed to be the sole administrative agent for a five-year $80,000 Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility (“Senior Credit Facility”) to the Company and, together with PNC Bank, National Association and Regions Bank as the other lenders under the Senior Credit Facility, has committed to lend to the Company all of the Senior Credit Facility, subject to certain terms and conditions. MLPFS has undertaken to act as sole lead arranger and sole book manager for the Senior Credit Facility. In addition, the Senior Credit Facility includes an accordion feature permitting the Company to request an increase in the Senior Credit Facility by an additional amount of up to $60,000. The Senior Credit Facility includes a $5,000 sublimit for the issuance of standby letters of credit and a $15,000 sublimit for swingline loans. The proceeds of the Senior Credit Facility are intended to be used (i) to finance permitted acquisitions, (ii) for capital expenditures, and (iii) for general corporate purposes.

Borrowings under the Credit Agreement are at variable rates which are, at our option, tied to a Eurocurrency rate equal to LIBOR (London Interbank Offered Rate) plus an applicable rate or a base rate denominated in U.S. dollars. Interest rates are subject to change based on our Consolidated Senior Leverage Ratio (as defined in the Credit Agreement).

The Senior Credit Facility contains certain financial covenants, including a maximum leverage ratio of 3.0:1 and minimum fixed charge coverage ratio of 1.20:1. Furthermore, the Senior 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. As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the Company is in compliance with these financial and reporting covenants. As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the outstanding balance on the Senior Credit Facility was $42,000 and $0, respectively.

Note Payable

The note held by the seller of Nolte Associates Inc. (the “Nolte Note”) matured on July 29, 2017. The Nolte Note interest rate was prime rate plus 1%, subject to a maximum rate of 7.0%. As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the actual interest rate was 4.25%. Under the terms of the Nolte Note, as amended, the Company paid quarterly principal installments of approximately $100 plus interest. The Nolte Note was unsecured and the Company was permitted to make periodic principal and interest payments. As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the outstanding balance on the Nolte Note was $0 and $278, respectively.

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Other Obligations

On September 6, 2017, the Company acquired all of the outstanding equity interest in Marron. The purchase price allowed for the payment of $133 in shares of the Company’s stock or a combination of cash and shares of the Company’s stock, at our discretion, payable in two equal installments, due on the first and second anniversaries of September 6, 2017. The outstanding balance of this obligation was $133 and $0 as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.

On June 6, 2017, the Company acquired all of the outstanding equity interest in RDK. The purchase price allowed for the payment of $1,333 in shares of the Company’s stock or a combination of cash and shares of the Company’s stock, at our discretion, payable in two equal installments, due on the first and second anniversaries of June 6, 2017. The outstanding balance of this obligation was $1,333 and $0 as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.

On November 30, 2016, the Company acquired all of the outstanding equity interests of Hanna. The purchase price allowed for the payment of $1,200 in shares of the Company’s stock or a combination of cash and shares of the Company’s stock, at our discretion, payable in two installments of $600, due on the first and second anniversaries of November 30, 2016. The outstanding balance of this obligation was $1,200 as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016.

On October 26, 2016, the Company acquired all of the outstanding equity interests of JBA. The purchase price allowed for the payment of $2,600 in shares of the Company’s stock or a combination of cash and shares of the Company’s stock, at our discretion, payable in two installments of $1,300, due on the first and second anniversaries of October 26, 2016. The outstanding balance of this obligation was $2,600 as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016.

On May 20, 2016, the Company acquired all of the outstanding equity interests of Dade Moeller. The purchase price allowed for the payment of $3,000 in shares of the Company’s stock or a combination of cash and shares of the Company’s stock, at our discretion, payable in three installments of $1,000, due on the first, second and third anniversaries of May 20, 2016. The outstanding balance of this obligation was $2,000 and $3,000 as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.

Uncollateralized Promissory Notes

On September 6, 2017, the Company acquired all of the outstanding interests in Marron. The purchase price included an uncollateralized $300 promissory note bearing interest at 3.0% (the “Marron Note”) payable in three installments of $100, due on the first, second and third anniversaries of September 6, 2017. The outstanding balance of the Marron Note was $300 and $0 as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.

On June 6, 2017, the Company acquired all of the outstanding equity interest in RDK. The purchase price included an uncollateralized $5,500 promissory note bearing interest at 3.0% (the “RDK Note”) payable in four installments of $1,375, due on the first, second, third and fourth anniversaries of June 6, 2017. The outstanding balance of the RDK Note was $5,500 and $0 as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.

On May 4, 2017, the Company acquired all of the outstanding equity interest in H&K. The purchase price included an uncollateralized $600 promissory note bearing interest at 3.0% (the “H&K Note”) payable in four installments of $150, due on the first, second, third and fourth anniversaries of May 4, 2017, the effective date of the acquisition. The outstanding balance of the H&K Note was $600 and $0 as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.

On May 1, 2017, the Company acquired all of the outstanding equity interest in Lochrane. The purchase price included an uncollateralized $1,650 promissory note bearing interest at 3.0% (the “Lochrane Note”) payable in four installments of $413, due on the first, second, third and fourth anniversaries of May 1, 2017, the effective date of the acquisition. The outstanding balance of the Lochrane Note was $1,650 and $0 as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.

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On December 6, 2016, the Company acquired all of the outstanding interests of CivilSource. The purchase price included an uncollateralized $3,500 promissory note bearing interest at 3.0% (the “CivilSource Note”) payable in four installments of $875, due on the first, second, third and fourth anniversaries of December 6, 2016, the effective date of the acquisition. The outstanding balance of the CivilSource Note was $3,500 as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.

On November 30, 2016, the Company acquired all of the outstanding interests of Hanna. The purchase price included an uncollateralized $2,700 promissory note bearing interest at 3.0% (the “Hanna Note”) payable in four installments of $675, due on the first, second, third and fourth anniversaries of November 30, 2016, the effective date of the acquisition. The outstanding balance of the Hanna Note was $2,700 as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.

On October 26, 2016, the Company acquired all of the outstanding interests of JBA. The purchase price included an uncollateralized $7,000 promissory note bearing interest at 3.0% (the “JBA Note”) payable in five installments of $1,400, due on the first, second, third, fourth and fifth anniversaries of October 26, 2016, the effective date of the acquisition. The outstanding balance of the JBA Note was $7,000 as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.

On September 12, 2016, the Company acquired certain assets of Weir. The purchase price included an uncollateralized $500 promissory note bearing interest at 3.0% (the “Weir Note”) payable in four installments of $125, due on the first, second, third and fourth anniversaries of September 12, 2016, the effective date of the acquisition. The outstanding balance of the Weir Note was $375 and $500 as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.

On May 20, 2016, the Company acquired all of the outstanding equity interests of Dade Moeller. The purchase price included an aggregate of $6,000 of uncollateralized promissory notes bearing interest at 3.0% (the “Dade Moeller Notes”) payable in four equal payments of $1,500 each due on the first, second, third, and fourth anniversaries of May 20, 2016, the effective date of the acquisition. The outstanding balance of the Dade Moeller Notes was approximately $4,500 and $6,000 as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.

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 $2,000 and $3,000 as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.

On June 24, 2015, the Company acquired certain assets of 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 $166 and $333 as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.

On April 22, 2015, the Company acquired all of the outstanding equity interests of 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 Mendoza Note was $0 and $250 as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.

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 $625 and $938 as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, 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 $100 as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016.

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 On March 21, 2014, the Company acquired all of the outstanding equity interests of NV5, 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 $0 and $1,000 as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016.

  Future contractual maturities of long-term debt as of September 30, 2017 are as follows:

As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, 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.

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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 Net Income and 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 September 30, 2017, 826,305 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 nine months ended year ended September 30, 2017 is presented below.

The following table summarizes the status of restricted stock awards as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, and changes during 2017:

Share-based compensation expense relating to restricted stock awards during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 was $1,161 and $2,743, respectively, and $655 and $1,704 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively. Approximately $9,895 of deferred compensation, which is expected to be recognized over the remaining weighted average vesting period of 2.6 years, is unrecognized at September 30, 2017.

Note 13 – Income Taxes

In November 2015, the FASB issued ASU 2015-17, Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes to simplify the presentation of deferred income taxes. The amendments in this update require that deferred tax liabilities and assets be classified as noncurrent in a classified statement of financial position. The Company adopted ASU 2015-17 as of January 1, 2017 and retrospectively applied ASU 2015-17 to all periods presented. As of January 1, 2017, the Company reclassified $2,173 of deferred tax assets from "Current assets" to "Non-current liabilities" on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the Company had net non-current deferred tax liabilities of $22,084 and $6,197, respectively. No valuation allowance against the Company’s deferred income tax assets is needed as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 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 nine months ended September 30, 2017, the Company recorded a deferred tax liability of approximately $15,567 in conjunction with the purchase price allocation of B&C, RDK and H&K as a result of the intangibles acquired in the acquisitions.

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The Company’s consolidated effective income tax rate was 29.9% and 27.8% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively and 36.9% and 36.8% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively. The difference between the effective income tax rate and the combined statutory federal and state income tax rate is principally due to the federal domestic production activities deduction and research and development credits. Furthermore, during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, the Company recorded a reduction in income tax expense of $114 and $974, respectively, relating to the income tax benefit received in conjunction with the vesting of restricted stock during the periods. Also contributing to the decrease in the effective tax rate for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, is the lower effective tax rate applicable to the Asia operations purchased in the JBA acquisition at the end of 2016.

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 California Franchise Tax Board (“CFTB”) is challenging the use of certain research and development tax credits generated for the years 2005 to 2014. Fiscal years 2005 through 2016 are considered open tax years in the State of California and 2013 through 2016 in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and other state jurisdictions. During 2016, the Internal Revenue Service informed the Company of its interest to examine the income tax return for the tax year 2014.

 At September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the Company had $770 of unrecognized tax benefits. Included in the balance of unrecognized tax benefits at September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016 were $770 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”). The Company’s Chief Executive Officer is the chief operating decision maker and organized the Company into two operating and reportable segments: Infrastructure (INF), which includes our engineering, civil program management, and construction quality assurance practices; and Building, Technology & Sciences (BTS) (formerly Building, Energy & Sciences (BES)), which includes our energy and environmental practices as well as buildings program 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. The Company accounts 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.

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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 that occurred during the fourth quarter of 2016:

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, 2016, 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, 2016 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 the following business service 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 September 6, 2017, the Company acquired all of the outstanding equity interests in Marron and Associates, Inc. (“Marron”), a leading environmental services firm with offices in Albuquerque and Las Cruces, New Mexico. Marron provides environmental planning, natural and cultural resources, environmental site assessment, and GIS services. Marron primarily serves public and private clients throughout the Southwest, including the New Mexico Department of Transportation, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Federal Highway Administration, U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and U.S. Forest Service. The purchase price of this acquisition is up to $990, paid with a combination of cash at closing, stock and future note payments.

On June 6, 2017, the Company acquired all of the outstanding equity interests in Richard D. Kimball Co., Inc. ("RDK"), an established leader in the provision of energy efficiency and mechanical, electric and pluming (MEP) services based in Boston, Massachusetts. In addition to MEP and fire protection services, RDK offers commissioning services, technology design services, and energy and sustainability services, including Whole Building Energy Modeling and ASHRAE Level Energy Audits, Green Building Certification, Energy Code Consulting, Carbon Emissions Management, and Renewable Energy Management. RDK primarily serves commercial, healthcare, science and technology, education, government, and transportation clients. The aggregate purchase price paid by us is up to $22,500, paid with a combination of cash at closing, stock and future note payments.

On May 4, 2017, the Company acquired all of the outstanding equity interests in Holdrege & Kull, Consulting Engineers and Geologists (“H&K”), a full-service geotechnical engineering firm based in Northern California. H&K provides services to public, municipal and special district, industrial, and private sector clients. The purchase price of this acquisition is up to $2,200, paid with a combination of cash, stock and future note payments.

On May 1, 2017, we acquired all of the outstanding equity interests in Lochrane Engineering, Inc. (“Lochrane”), an Orlando, Florida based civil engineering firm which specializes in the provision of services on major roadway projects and its major clients include the Florida Department of Transportation and Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise. The aggregate purchase price paid by us is up to $4,940, paid with a combination of cash at closing and future note payments.

On April 14, 2017, the Company acquired all of the outstanding equity interests in Bock & Clark Corporation (“B&C”), an Akron, Ohio based surveying, commercial zoning, and environmental services firm. We believe that the acquisition of B&C will expand our cross-selling opportunities within our infrastructure engineering, surveying, and program management groups and with our financial and transactional real estate clients. The aggregate purchase price consideration paid by the Company in connection with the acquisition was $42,000, subject to customary closing working capital adjustments, funded entirely in cash.

Tax credit.

We are currently under examination by the CFTB about certain research and development tax credits generated for the years 2005 to 2014. Fiscal years 2005 through 2016 are considered open tax years in the State of California and 2013 through 2016 in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and other state jurisdictions. At September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, we had $770 of unrecognized tax benefits related to this matter.

Backlog.  

As of September 30, 2017, we had approximately $274,500 of gross revenue backlog expected to be recognized over the next 12 months compared to gross revenue backlog of approximately $220,800 as of December 31, 2016. We include in backlog only those contracts for which funding has been provided and work authorizations have been received. 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.

Segments.  

Our Chief Executive Officer is the chief operating decision maker and organized the Company into two operating and reportable segments: Infrastructure (INF), which includes our engineering, civil program management, and construction quality assurance practices; and Building, Technology & Sciences (BTS) (formerly known as Building, Energy & Sciences (BES)), which includes our energy and environmental practices as well as buildings program management. 

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 the following:

For the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, cost-reimbursable contracts represented approximately 95% and 96%, respectively, of our total revenues.

 Fixed-price contracts. Fixed-price contracts also consist of the following:

For the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, lump-sum contracts represented approximately 5% and 4%, 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 or on the percentage-of-completion method. Revenues from fixed-price contracts are recognized on the percentage-of-completion method. Revenues recognized on the percentage-of-completion method are generally measured by the direct costs incurred to date as compared to estimated costs incurred which represents approximately 24% and 14% of revenues recognized during the nine months ended September 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

Direct Costs of Revenues (excluding depreciation and amortization)

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

We are an emerging growth company within the meaning of the rules under the Securities Act, and we utilize certain exemptions from various reporting requirements that are applicable to public companies that are not emerging growth companies. For example, we did not have to provide an auditor’s attestation report on our internal controls in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 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 have chosen 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 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. 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. The more significant estimates affecting amounts reported in the 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 the Company’s reporting units for goodwill impairment assessment, revenue recognition on the percentage-of-completion method, allowances for uncollectible accounts and provision for income taxes.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2017, 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, 2016.

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 and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 compared to the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016

Gross and Net Revenues.

Our consolidated gross revenues increased approximately $31,172 and $78,170 or approximately 51.9% and 48.6%, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016. Our consolidated net revenues increased approximately $27,035 and $64,630 or approximately 56.4% and 49.6% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016. The increases in gross and net revenues are due primarily to organic growth from our existing platform as well as the contribution from various acquisitions completed during the nine months ended September 30, 2017. The increases in gross revenues for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, includes gross revenues of $21,316 and $35,524, respectively, related to acquisitions closed during 2017. The increase in net revenues for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, includes net revenues of $17,164 and $27,223, respectively, related to acquisitions closed during 2017. Also contributing to the increases in net revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2017 is an increased utilization of our billable employees and reduction of sub-consultants used to perform services in 2017. The growth in revenues was primarily attributable to increases in energy distribution services; construction materials testing and engineering services; and program and construction management services. However, the increases in gross and net revenues during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 were partially offset by reductions in revenues related to project delays due to record rainfall and hurricanes affecting our California, Florida and Texas projects. We are currently unaware of any long-term 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. 

As a percentage of gross revenues, our gross profit margin was 51.2% and 50.1% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively, compared to 46.0% and 47.7% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively. Gross profit includes direct costs of contracts such as direct labor and all costs incurred in connection with and directly for the benefit of client contracts. The level of direct costs of contracts may fluctuate between reporting periods due to a variety of factors, including the amount of sub-consultant costs we incur during a period. On those projects where we are responsible for subcontract labor or third-party materials and equipment, we reflect the amounts of such items in both gross revenues and costs. To the extent that we incur a significant amount of pass-through costs in a period, our direct costs of contracts are likely to increase as well.

Operating expenses.

Our operating expenses increased approximately $15,606 and $38,179, or 70.4% and 60.3% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively, compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016. The increase in operating expenses for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 include operating expenses of $17,410 and $28,677, respectively, related to acquisitions closed during 2017. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, acquisition related expenses were approximately $315 and $892, respectively, compared to approximately $8 and $439 during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016. Also contributing to the increase in operating costs is the increased amortization of intangible assets. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, amortization of intangible assets was approximately $3,022 and $7,522, respectively, compared to $1,189 and $3,077 during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, 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.

Interest expense.

Our interest expense increased $443 and $821 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively, comparted to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016. The increase in interest expense is due primarily to the increase in outstanding borrowings during these periods.

Income taxes.

Our consolidated effective income tax rate was 29.9% and 27.8% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, respectively, compared to a consolidated effective income tax rate of 36.9% and 36.8% for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively. The difference between the effective income tax rate and the combined statutory federal and state income tax rate is principally due to the federal domestic production activities deduction and research and development credits. Furthermore, during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, we recorded a reduction in income tax expense of $114 and $974 relating to the income tax benefit received in conjunction with the vesting of restricted stock during the period. Also contributing to the decrease in the effective tax rate for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017, is the lower effective tax rate applicable to the Asia operations purchased in the JBA acquisition at the end of 2016.

Segment Results of Operations

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

For additional information regarding our reportable segments, see Note 14 - "Reportable Segments" of the "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements”.

Three and Nine Months ended September 30, 2017 compared to the Three and Nine Months ended September 30, 2016

Our gross revenues from INF reportable segment increased approximately $6,311 and $15,544, or 14.7% and 13.1%, respectively, during the three, nine months ended September 30, 2017 compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016. The increases during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 includes approximately $4,507 and $7,583 related to acquisitions closed during both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017. The increase in revenues for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 reflects increases in energy distribution services, construction materials testing and transportation services, partially offset by reductions in gross revenues related to project delays due to record rainfall and hurricanes affecting our California, Florida and Texas projects.

Segment Income before Taxes from INF increased $2,494 and $4,073, or 35.3% and 20.7%, respectively, during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016. The increases were primarily due to increased revenues from organic growth, contributions from acquisitions completed in 2017 as well as a reduction of sub-consultants used to perform services.

Our gross revenues from the BTS reportable segment increased approximately $24,416 and $62,360, or 129.6% and 136.6% during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016. The increases during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 includes approximately $16,808 and $27,941 related to acquisitions closed during both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017. The growth in revenues from BTS was primarily attributable to increases in facilities program management and environmental services.

Segment Income before Taxes from BTS increased $4,270 and $9,458, or 157.9% and 168.7%, respectively, during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2017 compared to the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016. The increases were primarily due to increased revenues from organic growth, contributions from acquisitions completed in 2017 as well as a reduction of sub-consultants used to perform services.

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 and borrowing capacity under our Senior 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 September 30, 2017, our cash and cash equivalents totaled $15,582 and accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts, totaled $113,004, compared to $35,666 and $75,511, respectively, on December 31, 2016. As of September 30, 2017, our accounts payable and accrued liabilities were $17,133 and $18,173, respectively, compared to $13,509 and $17,316, respectively, on December 31, 2016. In addition, as of September 30, 2017, we had notes payable and other obligations and contingent consideration of $77,976 and $2,778, respectively, compared to $32,396 and $2,439, respectively, on December 31, 2016.

Operating activities

For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, net cash provided by operating activities amounted to $5,671, primarily attributable to net income of $12,501, which included non-cash charges of $12,285 from stock based compensation and depreciation and amortization, and decreases of $5,078 in accounts payable and accrued liabilities offset by an increase of $17,031 in accounts receivable. During 2017, we made income tax payments of approximately $4,962.   

For the nine months ended September 30, 2016, net cash provided by operating activities amounted to $10,686, primarily attributable to net income of $8,318, which included non-cash charges of $5,989 from stock based compensation and depreciation and amortization, and increases of $3,368 in accounts payable and accrued liabilities offset by an increase of $7,795 in accounts receivable. During 2016, we made income tax payments of approximately $4,642.   

 Investing activities

For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, net cash used in investing activities amounted to $61,832, primarily resulting from cash used for our acquisitions (net of cash acquired) during 2017 of $60,241 and the purchase of property and equipment of $1,591 for our ongoing operations.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2016, net cash used in investing activities amounted to $24,954, primarily resulting from cash used for our acquisitions (net of cash acquired) during 2016 of $24,388 and the purchase of property and equipment of $566 for our ongoing operations.

Financing activities

For the nine months ended September 30, 2017, net cash provided by financing activities amounted to $36,077, primarily due to proceeds from borrowing under the Senior Credit Facility of $42,000 offset by principal repayments of $5,360 towards long-term debt and $563 towards contingent consideration.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2016, net cash provided by financing activities amounted to $43,858, primarily due to the net proceeds from the secondary offering of $47,147 and the unit warrant exercise of $1,008 offset by principal repayments of $4,156 towards long-term debt and $296 towards contingent consideration.

 Financing

Senior Credit Facility

On December 7, 2016, we entered into a Credit Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) with Bank of America, N.A. (“Bank of America”) and Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated (“MLPFS”). Pursuant to the Credit Agreement, Bank of America agreed to be the sole administrative agent for a five-year $80,000 Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility (“Senior Credit Facility”) to us and, together with PNC Bank, National Association and Regions Bank as the other lenders under the Senior Credit Facility, has committed to lend to us all of the Senior Credit Facility, subject to certain terms and conditions. MLPFS has undertaken to act as sole lead arranger and sole book manager for the Senior Credit Facility. In addition, the Senior Credit Facility includes an accordion feature permitting us to request an increase in the Senior Credit Facility by an additional amount of up to $60,000. The Senior Credit Facility includes a $5,000 sublimit for the issuance of standby letters of credit and a $15,000 sublimit for swingline loans. The proceeds of the Senior Credit Facility are intended to be used (i) to finance permitted acquisitions, (ii) for capital expenditures, and (iii) for general corporate purposes.

Borrowings under the Credit Agreement are at variable rates which are, at our option, tied to a Eurocurrency rate equal to LIBOR (London Interbank Offered Rate) plus an applicable rate or a base rate denominated in U.S. dollars. Interest rates are subject to change based on our Consolidated Senior Leverage Ratio (as defined in the Credit Agreement).

The Senior Credit Facility contains certain financial covenants, including a maximum leverage ratio of 3.0:1 and minimum fixed charge coverage ratio of 1.20:1. Furthermore, the Senior 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. As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, we are in compliance with these financial and reporting covenants. As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the outstanding balance on the Senior Credit Facility was $42,000 and $0, respectively.

Note Payable

The note held by the seller of Nolte Associates Inc. (the “Nolte Note”) matured on July 29, 2017. The Nolte Note interest rate was prime rate plus 1%, subject to a maximum rate of 7.0%. As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the actual interest rate was 4.25%. Under the terms of the Nolte Note, as amended, we paid quarterly principal installments of approximately $100 plus interest. The Nolte Note was unsecured and we were permitted to make periodic principal and interest payments. As of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, the outstanding balance on the Nolte Note was $0 and $278, respectively.

Other Obligations

On September 6, 2017, we acquired all of the outstanding equity interest in Marron. The purchase price allowed for the payment of $133 in shares of our common stock or a combination of cash and shares of our common stock, at our discretion, payable in two equal installments, due on the first and second anniversaries of September 6, 2017. The outstanding balance of this obligation was $133 and $0 as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.

On June 6, 2017, we acquired all of the outstanding equity interest in RDK. The purchase price allowed for the payment of $1,333 in shares of our common stock or a combination of cash and shares of our common stock, at our discretion, payable in two equal installments, due on the first and second anniversaries of June 6, 2017. The outstanding balance of this obligation was $1,333 and $0 as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.

On November 30, 2016, we acquired all of the outstanding equity interests of Hanna. The purchase price allowed for the payment of $1,200 in shares of our common stock or a combination of cash and shares of our common stock, at our discretion, payable in two installments of $600, due on the first and second anniversaries of November 30, 2016. The outstanding balance of this obligation was $1,200 as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016.

On October 26, 2016, we acquired all of the outstanding equity interests of JBA. The purchase price allowed for the payment of $2,600 in shares of our common stock or a combination of cash and shares of our common stock, at our discretion, payable in two installments of $1,300, due on the first and second anniversaries of October 26, 2016. The outstanding balance of this obligation was $2,600 as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016.

On May 20, 2016, the Company acquired all of the outstanding equity interests of Dade Moeller. The purchase price allowed for the payment of $3,000 in shares of our common stock or a combination of cash and shares of our common stock, at our discretion, payable in three installments of $1,000, due on the first, second and third anniversaries of May 20, 2016. The outstanding balance of this obligation was $2,000 and $3,000 as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.

Uncollateralized Promissory Notes

On September 6, 2017, we acquired all of the outstanding interests in Marron and Associates, Inc. (“Marron”), a leading environmental services firm in Albuquerque and Las Cruces, New Mexico. The purchase price included an uncollateralized $300 promissory note bearing interest at 3.0% (the “Marron Note”) payable in three installments of $100, due on the first, second and third anniversaries of September 6, 2017. The outstanding balance of the Marron Note was $300 and $0 as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.

On June 6, 2017, we acquired all of the outstanding equity interest in RDK. The purchase price included an uncollateralized $5,500 promissory note bearing interest at 3.0% (the “RDK Note”) payable in four installments of $1,375, due on the first, second, third and fourth anniversaries of June 6, 2017. The outstanding balance of the RDK Note was $5,500 and $0 as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.

On May 4, 2017, we acquired all of the outstanding equity interest in H&K. The purchase price included an uncollateralized $600 promissory note bearing interest at 3.0% (the “H&K Note”) payable in four installments of $150, due on the first, second, third and fourth anniversaries of May 4, 2017, the effective date of the acquisition. The outstanding balance of the H&K Note was $600 and $0 as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.

On May 1, 2017, we acquired all of the outstanding equity interest in Lochrane. The purchase price included an uncollateralized $1,650 promissory note bearing interest at 3.0% (the “Lochrane Note”) payable in four installments of $413, due on the first, second, third and fourth anniversaries of May 1, 2017, the effective date of the acquisition. The outstanding balance of the Lochrane Note was $1,650 and $0 as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.

On December 6, 2016, we acquired all of the outstanding interests of CivilSource. The purchase price included an uncollateralized $3,500 promissory note bearing interest at 3.0% (the “CivilSource Note”) payable in four installments of $875, due on the first, second, third and fourth anniversaries of December 6, 2016, the effective date of the acquisition. The outstanding balance of the CivilSource Note was $3,500 as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.

On November 30, 2016, we acquired all of the outstanding interests of Hanna. The purchase price included an uncollateralized $2,700 promissory note bearing interest at 3.0% (the “Hanna Note”) payable in four installments of $675, due on the first, second, third and fourth anniversaries of November 30, 2016, the effective date of the acquisition. The outstanding balance of the Hanna Note was $2,700 as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.

On October 26, 2016, we acquired all of the outstanding interests of JBA. The purchase price included an uncollateralized $7,000 promissory note bearing interest at 3.0% (the “JBA Note”) payable in five installments of $1,400, due on the first, second, third, fourth and fifth anniversaries of October 26, 2016, the effective date of the acquisition. The outstanding balance of the JBA Note was $7,000 as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.

On September 12, 2016, we acquired certain assets of Weir. The purchase price included an uncollateralized $500 promissory note bearing interest at 3.0% (the “Weir Note”) payable in four installments of $125, due on the first, second, third and fourth anniversaries of September 12, 2016, the effective date of the acquisition. The outstanding balance of the Weir Note was $375 and $500 as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.

On May 20, 2016, we acquired all of the outstanding equity interests of Dade Moeller. The purchase price included an aggregate of $6,000 of uncollateralized promissory notes bearing interest at 3.0% (the “Dade Moeller Notes”) payable in four equal payments of $1,500 each due on the first, second, third, and fourth anniversaries of May 20, 2016, the effective date of the acquisition. The outstanding balance of the Dade Moeller Notes was approximately $4,500 and $6,000 as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.

On July 1, 2015, we 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 $2,000 and $3,000 as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.

On June 24, 2015, we acquired certain assets of 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 $166 and $333 as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.

On April 22, 2015, we acquired all of the outstanding equity interests of 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 Mendoza Note was $0 and $250 as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.

On January 30, 2015, we 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 $625 and $938 of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.

On November 3, 2014, we 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 $100 as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016.

 On March 21, 2014, we acquired all of the outstanding equity interests of NV5, 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 $0 and $1,000 as of September 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We did not have any off-balance sheet arrangements as of September 30, 2017.

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.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

For information on recently issued accounting pronouncements, see Note 1 of the notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Cautionary Statement about Forward-Looking Statements

Our disclosure and analysis in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, 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, which 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, 2016. 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, 2016 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 related to the promissory notes related to acquisition since these contain fixed interest rates. Our only debt subject to interest rate risk is the Senior Credit Facility which rates are variable, at our option, tied to a Eurocurrency rate equal to LIBOR (London Interbank Offered Rate) plus an applicable rate or a base rate denominated in U.S. dollars. Interest rates are subject to change based on our Consolidated Senior Leverage Ratio (as defined in the Credit Agreement). As of September 30, 2017, the outstanding balance on the Senior Credit Facility was $42,000. A one percentage point change in the assumed interest rate of the Senior Credit Facility would change our annual interest expense by approximately $420 in 2017.

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 nine months ended September 30, 2017, there have been no material changes to any of the risk factors disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 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 September 30, 2017, we issued the following securities that were not registered under the Securities Act:

In September 2017, we issued 1,510 shares of our common stock as partial consideration for our acquisition of Marron. These shares were issued 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 these acquisitions, see Note 4, Business Acquisitions, to the consolidated interim financial statements appearing under Part I of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Issuer Purchase of Equity Securities

None.

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES.

None.

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES.

Not applicable.

 ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION.

None.

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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