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NV5 Global, Inc. - Quarter Report: 2020 October (Form 10-Q)



UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
_______________________________________________________
FORM 10-Q
_______________________________________________________
☒
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended October 3, 2020
OR
☐
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from                      to
Commission File Number 001-35849
_______________________________________________________
NV5 Global, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
_______________________________________________________
Delaware
 
45-3458017
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
 
 
 
200 South Park Road,
Suite 350

 
Hollywood,
Florida
 
33021
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)

(954) 495-2112
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
_______________________________________________________
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class
 
Trading Symbol(s)
 
Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.01 par value
 
NVEE
 
The NASDAQ Stock Market
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.    Yes ☒     No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files).    Yes ☒    No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer
☒
Accelerated Filer
☐
Non-accelerated filer
☐
Smaller reporting company
☐
Emerging growth company
☐
 

 
 
 
 
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).   Yes ☐   No ☒
As of November 9, 2020, there were 13,246,671 shares outstanding of the registrant’s common stock, $0.01 par value.
 



NV5 GLOBAL, INC.
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PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION



ITEM 1.    FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

1


NV5 Global, Inc. and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(UNAUDITED)
(in thousands, except share data)
 
October 3, 2020
 
December 28, 2019
Assets
 
 
 
Current assets:
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
64,022

 
$
31,825

Billed receivables, net
122,678

 
131,041

Unbilled receivables, net
83,535

 
79,428

Prepaid expenses and other current assets
9,493

 
8,906

Total current assets
279,728

 
251,200

Property and equipment, net
27,957

 
25,733

Right-of-use lease assets, net
46,029

 
46,313

Intangible assets, net
182,830

 
255,961

Goodwill
344,003

 
309,216

Other assets
2,777

 
4,714

Total assets
$
883,324

 
$
893,137

 
 
 
 
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
 
 
 
Current liabilities:
 
 
 
Accounts payable
$
33,842

 
$
36,116

Accrued liabilities
46,810

 
47,432

Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts
9,009

 
3,303

Client deposits
382

 
221

Current portion of contingent consideration
1,334

 
1,954

Current portion of notes payable and other obligations
21,957

 
25,332

Total current liabilities
113,334

 
114,358

Contingent consideration, less current portion
1,733

 
2,048

Other long-term liabilities
42,130

 
34,573

Notes payable and other obligations, less current portion
306,606

 
332,854

Deferred income tax liabilities, net
34,956

 
53,341

Total liabilities
498,759

 
537,174

 
 
 
 
Commitments and contingencies

 

 
 
 
 
Stockholders’ equity:
 
 
 
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued and outstanding
—

 
—

Common stock, $0.01 par value; 45,000,000 shares authorized, 13,244,713 and 12,852,357 shares issued and outstanding as of October 3, 2020 and December 28, 2019, respectively
132

 
129

Additional paid-in capital
263,341

 
251,187

Retained earnings
121,092

 
104,647

Total stockholders’ equity
384,565

 
355,963

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
$
883,324

 
$
893,137

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited).

2


NV5 Global, Inc. and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF NET INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(UNAUDITED)
(in thousands, except share data)
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
October 3, 2020

September 28, 2019
 
October 3, 2020

September 28, 2019
Gross revenues
$
169,949

 
$
131,032

 
$
498,118

 
$
376,340

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Direct costs:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Salaries and wages
46,815

 
40,426

 
136,929

 
113,762

Sub-consultant services
26,003

 
19,972

 
78,673

 
56,969

Other direct costs
10,370

 
7,139

 
27,771

 
25,244

Total direct costs
83,188

 
67,536

 
243,373

 
195,975

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross Profit
86,761

 
63,496

 
254,745

 
180,365

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating Expenses:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Salaries and wages, payroll taxes and benefits
43,750

 
33,428

 
133,456

 
93,431

General and administrative
13,216

 
11,028

 
38,196

 
30,786

Facilities and facilities related
5,370

 
4,664

 
16,125

 
12,407

Depreciation and amortization
10,187

 
6,551

 
32,387

 
18,908

Total operating expenses
72,523

 
55,671

 
220,164

 
155,533

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income from operations
14,238

 
7,825

 
34,581

 
24,832

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest expense
(3,731
)
 
(421
)
 
(11,921
)
 
(1,230
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income before income tax expense
10,507

 
7,403

 
22,660

 
23,602

Income tax expense
(2,753
)
 
(1,560
)
 
(6,215
)
 
(3,422
)
Net Income and Comprehensive Income
$
7,754

 
$
5,843

 
$
16,445

 
$
20,180

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings per share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
$
0.62

 
$
0.48

 
$
1.33

 
$
1.67

Diluted
$
0.61

 
$
0.46

 
$
1.30

 
$
1.62

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
12,434,600

 
12,191,405

 
12,328,448

 
12,086,588

Diluted
12,749,917

 
12,566,966

 
12,650,107

 
12,485,049

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited).

3


NV5 Global, Inc. and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(UNAUDITED)
(in thousands, except share data)
 
Three Months Ended
 
Common Stock
 
Additional
Paid-In
Capital
 
Retained
Earnings
 
 
 
Shares
 
Amount
 
 
 
Total
Balance, June 29, 2019
12,657,841

 
$
127

 
$
243,646

 
$
95,228

 
$
339,001

Stock compensation
—

 
—

 
2,819

 
—

 
2,819

Restricted stock issuance, net
155,307

 
1

 
—

 
—

 
1

Stock issuance for acquisitions
5,771

 
—

 
403

 
—

 
403

Net income
—

 
—

 
—

 
5,843

 
5,843

Balance, September 28, 2019
12,818,919

 
$
128

 
$
246,869

 
$
101,070

 
$
348,067

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance, June 27, 2020
13,033,842

 
$
130

 
$
258,902

 
$
113,338

 
$
372,370

Stock compensation
—

 
—

 
4,020

 
—

 
4,020

Restricted stock issuance, net
201,406

 
2

 
(2
)
 
—

 
—

Stock issuance for acquisitions
9,465

 
—

 
421

 
—

 
421

Net income
—

 
—

 
—

 
7,754

 
7,754

Balance, October 3, 2020
13,244,713

 
$
132

 
$
263,341

 
$
121,092

 
$
384,565


 
Nine Months Ended
 
Common Stock
 
Additional
Paid-In
Capital
 
Retained
Earnings
 
 
 
Shares
 
Amount
 
 
 
Total
Balance, December 29, 2018
12,550,711

 
$
126

 
$
236,525

 
$
80,891

 
$
317,542

Stock compensation
—

 
—

 
6,989

 
—

 
6,989

Restricted stock issuance, net
215,431

 
2

 
(2
)
 
—

 
—

Stock issuance for acquisitions
41,592

 
—

 
2,632

 
—

 
2,632

Payment of contingent consideration with common stock
11,185

 
—

 
725

 
—

 
725

Net income
—

 
—

 
—

 
20,180

 
20,180

Balance, September 28, 2019
12,818,919

 
$
128

 
$
246,869

 
$
101,070

 
$
348,067

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance, December 28, 2019
12,852,357

 
$
129

 
$
251,187

 
$
104,647

 
$
355,963

Stock compensation
—

 
—

 
10,900

 
—

 
10,900

Restricted stock issuance, net
365,241

 
3

 
(3
)
 
—

 
—

Stock issuance for acquisitions
21,871

 
—

 
979

 
—

 
979

Payment of contingent consideration with common stock
5,244

 
—

 
278

 
—

 
278

Net income
—

 
—

 
—

 
16,445

 
16,445

Balance, October 3, 2020
13,244,713

 
$
132

 
$
263,341

 
$
121,092

 
$
384,565

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited).



4


NV5 Global, Inc. and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
(in thousands)
 
Nine Months Ended
 
October 3, 2020
 
September 28, 2019
Cash Flows From Operating Activities:
 
 
 
Net income
$
16,445

 
$
20,180

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
34,680

 
18,908

Non-cash lease expense
6,731

 
6,770

Provision for doubtful accounts
3,127

 
1,725

Stock-based compensation
10,900

 
6,989

Change in fair value of contingent consideration
—

 
49

Gain on disposals of property and equipment
(394
)
 
(48
)
Deferred income taxes
(5,905
)
 
(3,839
)
Amortization of debt issuance costs
669

 
—

Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of impact of acquisitions:
 
 
 
Billed receivables
8,089

 
508

Unbilled receivables
(7,505
)
 
(4,490
)
Prepaid expenses and other assets
2,171

 
(5,279
)
Accounts payable
(2,780
)
 
(2,053
)
Accrued liabilities
322

 
(9,170
)
Income taxes payable
—

 
(2,789
)
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts
5,706

 
(5,972
)
Deposits
163

 
68

Net cash provided by operating activities
72,419

 
21,557

 
 
 
 
Cash Flows From Investing Activities:
 
 
 
Cash paid for acquisitions (net of cash received from acquisitions)
(882
)
 
(29,365
)
Proceeds from sale of assets
1,053

 
—

Purchase of property and equipment
(8,342
)
 
(1,810
)
Net cash used in investing activities
(8,171
)
 
(31,175
)
 
 
 
 
Cash Flows From Financing Activities:
 
 
 
Borrowings from Senior Credit Facility
—

 
10,000

Payments on notes payable
(9,941
)
 
(8,483
)
Payments of contingent consideration
(913
)
 
(1,213
)
Payments of borrowings from Senior Credit Facility
(20,750
)
 
—

Payments of debt issuance costs
(447
)
 
—

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
(32,051
)
 
304

 
 
 
 
Net increase (decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents
32,197

 
(9,314
)
Cash and cash equivalents – beginning of period
31,825

 
40,739

Cash and cash equivalents – end of period
$
64,022

 
$
31,425

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited).

5


NV5 Global, Inc. and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
(in thousands)
 
Nine Months Ended
 
October 3, 2020
 
September 28, 2019
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
 
 
 
Contingent consideration (earn-out)
$
255

 
$
2,570

Notes payable and other obligations issued for acquisitions
$
500

 
$
10,044

Stock issuance for acquisitions
$
979

 
$
2,632

Finance leases
$
475

 
$
769

Payment of contingent consideration with common stock
$
278

 
$
725

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements (unaudited).


6


NV5 Global, Inc. and Subsidiaries
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,” “NV5 Global”) is a provider of professional and technical engineering and consulting solutions to public and private sector clients in the infrastructure, utility services, construction, real estate, and environmental markets, operating nationwide and abroad. 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:
●
Utility services
●
Commissioning
●
LNG services
●
Program management
●
Engineering
●
Environmental health & safety
●
Civil program management
●
Real estate transaction services
●
Surveying
●
Energy efficiency services
●
Testing, inspection & consulting (TIC)
●
3D geospatial data modeling
●
Code compliance consulting
●
Environmental & natural resources
●
Forensic engineering
●
National defense & intelligence
●
Litigation support
●
Robotic survey solutions
●
Ecological studies
●
Geospatial data applications & software
●
MEP & technology engineering
 
 

Fiscal Year
The Company operates on a "52/53 week" fiscal year ending on the Saturday closest to the calendar quarter end, and fiscal 2020 contains 53 weeks compared to fiscal 2019, which contained 52 weeks. As a result, the third quarter of fiscal 2020 ended October 3, 2020 included 14 weeks compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2019 ended September 28, 2019, which included 13 weeks.
Impact of COVID-19 on Our Business
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted global stock markets and economies. The Company is closely monitoring the impact of the outbreak of COVID-19 on all aspects of its business, including how it will impact the Company's customers and employees. While COVID-19 did not have a material adverse effect on the Company's reported results for the first nine months of the fiscal year, the Company is unable to predict the ultimate impact that it may have on its business, future results of operations, financial position, or cash flows. The extent to which the Company's operations may be impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic will depend largely on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be accurately predicted, including new information which may emerge concerning the severity of the outbreak and actions by government authorities to contain the outbreak or treat its impact. The Company intends to continue to monitor the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on its business closely.
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 the Company and its subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.

7
NV5 Global, Inc. and Subsidiaries
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
(in thousands, except share data)

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 28, 2019 (the “2019 Form 10-K”). 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 2020 fiscal year.
Performance Obligations
To determine the proper revenue recognition method, the Company evaluates whether two or more contracts should be combined and accounted for as one single contract and whether the combined or single contract should be accounted for as more than one performance obligation. The majority of the Company's contracts have a single performance obligation as the promise to transfer the individual goods or services that is not separately identifiable from other promises in the contracts and therefore, is not distinct.
The Company’s performance obligations are satisfied as work progresses or at a point in time. Revenue on the Company's cost-reimbursable contracts is recognized over time using direct costs incurred or direct costs incurred to date as compared to the estimated total direct costs for performance obligations because it depicts the transfer of control to the customer. Contract costs include labor, sub-consultant services, and other direct costs.
Gross revenue from services transferred to customers at a point in time is recognized when the customer obtains control of the asset, which is generally upon delivery and acceptance by the customer of the reports and/or analysis performed.
As of October 3, 2020, the Company had $638,074 of remaining performance obligations, of which $516,348 is expected to be recognized over the next 12 months and the majority of the balance over the next 24 months. Contracts for which work authorizations have been received are included in performance obligations. Most of the Company's government contracts are multi-year contracts for which funding is appropriated on an annual basis, therefore performance obligations include only those amounts that have been funded and authorized and does not reflect the full amounts the Company may receive over the term of such contracts. In the case of non-government contracts and project awards, performance obligations include future revenue at contract or customary rates, excluding contract renewals or extensions that are at the discretion of the client. For contracts with a not-to-exceed maximum amount, the Company includes revenue from such contracts in performance obligations to the extent of the remaining estimated amount.
Contract Balances
The timing of revenue recognition, billings and cash collections results in billed receivables, unbilled receivables (contract assets), and billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts (contract liabilities) on the Consolidated Balance Sheet. The liability “Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts” represents billings in excess of revenues recognized on these contracts as of the reporting date. This liability is generally classified as current. Revenue recognized that was included in the contract liability balance at the beginning of the fiscal year was $138 and $3,177 for the three and nine months ended October 3, 2020.
There have been no material changes, other than those related to the adopted new accounting standards below, in the Company's significant accounting policies described in the audited financial statements included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 28, 2019.
Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

Goodwill and Intangible Assets
In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU No. 2017-04, Intangibles-Goodwill and Other (Topic 350) Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment ("ASU 2017-04"). 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. The Company adopted this ASU at the beginning of fiscal year 2020. The Company has determined there were no changes to its financial statements as a result of the adoption.


8
NV5 Global, Inc. and Subsidiaries
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
(in thousands, except share data)

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 the Company may apply a one-step quantitative test and record the amount of goodwill impairment as the excess of a reporting unit's carrying amount over its fair value, not to exceed the total amount of goodwill allocated to 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. The Company has elected to perform its annual goodwill impairment review on August 1 of each year. The Company conducts its annual impairment tests on the goodwill using the quantitative method of evaluating goodwill.

On August 1, 2020, 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, 2020. Furthermore, there were no indicators, events or changes in circumstances that would indicate goodwill was impaired during the period from August 2, 2020 through October 3, 2020.
Identifiable intangible assets primarily include customer backlog, customer relationships, trade names, non-compete agreements, and developed technology. 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. There were no indicators, events or changes in circumstances that would indicate intangible assets were impaired during the nine months ended October 3, 2020.

See Note 7, Goodwill and Intangible Assets, for further information on goodwill and identified intangibles.
Financial Instruments
In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326) ("ASU 2016-13"). This ASU introduces a new accounting model, the Current Expected Credit Losses model ("CECL"), which could result in earlier recognition of credit losses and additional disclosures related to credit risk. The CECL model requires the Company to use a forward-looking expected credit loss impairment methodology for the recognition of credit losses for financial instruments at the time the financial asset is originated or acquired. The expected credit losses are adjusted each period for changes in expected lifetime credit losses. This model replaces the multiple existing impairment models in current GAAP, which generally require that a loss be incurred before it is recognized. The new standard also applies to receivables arising from revenue transactions such as contract assets and accounts receivable and is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019. The Company adopted this ASU at the beginning of fiscal year 2020. The standard was applied prospectively and did not materially impact the consolidated financial statements.
Note 3 – 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. The effect of potentially dilutive securities is not considered during periods of loss or if the effect is anti-dilutive.

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NV5 Global, Inc. and Subsidiaries
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
(in thousands, except share data)

The weighted average number of shares outstanding in calculating basic earnings per share for the nine months ended October 3, 2020 and September 28, 2019 exclude 806,457 and 625,687 non-vested restricted shares, respectively. During the three and nine months ended October 3, 2020, there were 32,859 and 72,634 weighted average securities which are not included in the calculation of diluted weighted average shares outstanding because their impact is anti-dilutive. There were no potentially anti-dilutive securities during the three and nine months ended September 28, 2019.
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:
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
October 3, 2020
 
September 28, 2019
 
October 3, 2020
 
September 28, 2019
Numerator:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income – basic and diluted
$
7,754

 
$
5,843

 
$
16,445

 
$
20,180

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Denominator:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic weighted average shares outstanding
12,434,600

 
12,191,405

 
12,328,448

 
12,086,588

Effect of dilutive non-vested restricted shares and units
269,713

 
308,240

 
267,130

 
325,219

Effect of issuable shares related to acquisitions
45,604

 
67,321

 
54,529

 
73,242

Diluted weighted average shares outstanding
12,749,917

 
12,566,966

 
12,650,107

 
12,485,049


Note 4 – Business Acquisitions
2020 Acquisitions    

On July 16, 2020, the Company acquired all of the outstanding equity interests in Mediatech FZ, LLC and Mediatech Information Technology Consultants ("Mediatech"), a technology company providing security, enterprise IT, and building technology solutions in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region and South East Asia. Mediatech provides technology design services for the hospitality, industrial, healthcare, commercial, retail, and convention center markets. The Company acquired Mediatech for an aggregate purchase price of $1,949, including $882 of cash and $500 in promissory note, payable in four equal installments of $125 due on the first, second, third, and fourth anniversaries of the closing date. The purchase price also includes $312 of the Company's common stock payable in four equal installments due at closing and on the first, second and third anniversaries of the closing date. Further, the purchase price includes $255 in additional contingent payments. In order to determine the fair values of tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed for Mediatech, the Company performed a purchase price allocation. The final determination of the fair value of assets and liabilities will be completed within the one-year measurement period as required by ASC Topic 805, Business Combinations ("ASC 805"). The Mediatech acquisition will necessitate the use of this measurement period to adequately analyze and assess the factors used in establishing the asset and liability fair values as of the acquisition date, including intangible assets, accounts receivable, and certain fixed assets.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
(in thousands, except share data)

2019 Acquisitions 
On December 20, 2019 (the "Closing Date"), the Company acquired all of the outstanding equity interests in Geospatial Holdings, Inc. and its subsidiaries, including Quantum Spatial, Inc. (collectively "QSI"), a full-service geospatial solutions provider serving the North American market. QSI provides data solutions to public and private sector clients that need geospatial intelligence to mitigate risk, plan for growth, better manage resources, and advance scientific understanding. NV5 Global acquired QSI in an all-cash transaction for $318,428, which includes excess working capital of $9,034 and closing date cash of $6,894. The purchase price and other related costs associated with the transaction were financed through the Company's amended and restated credit agreement (the "A&R Credit Agreement") with Bank of America, N.A. and the other lenders party thereto. Pursuant to the A&R Credit Agreement, the lenders provided term commitments of $150,000 in the aggregate in a single draw on the Closing Date and revolving commitments totaling $215,000. See Note 9, Notes Payable and Other Obligations, for further detail on the A&R Credit Agreement. In order to determine the fair values of tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed for QSI, the Company engaged a third-party independent valuation specialist to assist in the determination of fair values. The final determination of the fair value of certain assets and liabilities will be completed within the one-year measurement period as required by ASC Topic 805, Business Combinations ("ASC 805"). The QSI acquisition will necessitate the use of this measurement period to adequately analyze and assess a number of the factors used in establishing the asset and liability fair values as of the acquisition date, including intangible assets, accounts receivable, and certain fixed assets. See Note 7, Goodwill and Intangible Assets, for further information on fair value adjustments of tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed.
On November 8, 2019, the Company acquired from GHD Services, Inc. ("GHD") its assets related to the business for forensics and insurance. The GHD forensics and insurance business provides engineering and environmental claim services for insurance companies, law firms, and litigation support. The Company acquired GHD for a cash purchase price up to $8,300. In order to determine the fair values of tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed for GHD, the Company engaged a third-party independent valuation specialist to assist in the determination of fair values. The final determination of the fair value of certain assets and liabilities will be completed within the one-year measurement period as required by ASC 805. The GHD acquisition will necessitate the use of this measurement period to adequately analyze and assess a number of the factors used in establishing the asset and liability fair values as of the acquisition date, including accounts receivable.
On July 2, 2019, the Company acquired all of the outstanding equity interests in WHPacific, Inc. (“WHPacific”), a provider of design engineering and surveying services serving Washington, Oregon, Idaho, New Mexico, Arizona and California for a cash purchase price of $9,000. In order to determine the fair values of tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed for WHPacific, the Company engaged a third-party independent valuation specialist to assist in the determination of fair values.
On July 1, 2019, the Company acquired all of the outstanding equity interests in GeoDesign, Inc. ("GeoDesign"), a geotechnical, environmental, geological, mining and pavement engineering company serving Washington, Oregon, and California. The aggregate purchase price was $11,245, including $8,247 of cash, $2,000 in promissory note (bearing interest at 4.0%), payable in four equal installments of $500 due on the first, second, third, and fourth anniversaries of July 1, 2019, and $375 of the Company's common stock (4,731 shares) issued at the closing date. The purchase price also includes $425 of the Company's common stock payable on the first and second anniversaries of July 1, 2019. Further, the purchase price includes a $1,500 earn-out of cash, which was recorded at the estimated fair value of $198. In order to determine the fair values of tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed for GeoDesign, the Company engaged a third-party independent valuation specialist to assist in the determination of fair values.
On June 3, 2019, the Company acquired all of the outstanding equity interests in Alta Environmental, L.P. ("Alta"), a consulting firm specializing in air quality, environmental building sciences, water resources, site assessment and remediation as well as environmental health and safety compliance services. The aggregate purchase price was $6,323, including $4,000 of cash and $2,000 in promissory note (bearing interest at 4.0%), payable in 4 equal installments of $500 due on the first, second, third, and fourth anniversaries of June 3, 2019. Further, the purchase price includes a $500 earn-out of cash, which was recorded at an estimated fair value of $323. In order to determine the fair values of tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed for Alta, the Company engaged a third-party independent valuation specialist to assist in the determination of fair values.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
(in thousands, except share data)

On June 3, 2019, the Company acquired all of the outstanding equity interests in Page One Consultants ("Page One"), a program management and construction quality assurance firm based in Orlando, Florida. The aggregate purchase price was $3,995, including $2,293 of cash, $1,000 in promissory note (bearing interest at 3.0%), payable in three equal installments of $333 due on the first, second, and third anniversaries of June 3, 2019, and $200 of the Company's common stock (2,647 shares) issued at the closing date. The purchase price also includes $200 of the Company's common stock payable on the first anniversary date of June 3, 2019. Further, the purchase price includes a $500 earn-out of cash and stock, which was recorded at an estimated fair value of $302. In order to determine the fair values of tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed for Page One, the Company engaged a third-party independent valuation specialist to assist in the determination of fair values.
On March 22, 2019, the Company acquired all of the outstanding equity interests in the Sextant Group, Inc. ("The Sextant Group"), a national leading provider of audiovisual, information and communications technology, acoustics consulting, and design services headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA. The Sextant Group provides services throughout the U.S. and is well-known for creating integrated technology solutions for a wide range of public and private sector clients. The aggregate purchase price was $10,501, including $6,501 of cash and $4,000 in promissory note (bearing interest at 4.0%), payable in 4 equal installments of $1,000 due on the first, second, third, and fourth anniversaries of March 22, 2019. In order to determine the fair values of tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed for The Sextant Group, the Company engaged a third-party independent valuation specialist to assist in the determination of fair values.
On December 31, 2018, the Company acquired certain assets of Celtic Energy, Inc. ("Celtic"), a nationally recognized energy efficiency consulting firm that specialized in energy efficiency project management and oversight. The aggregate purchase price was $1,881, including $1,000 in cash, $300 in promissory note (bearing interest at 3.0%), payable in three equal installments of $100 on the first, second, and third anniversaries of December 31, 2018, and $200 of the Company's common stock (3,227 shares) issued at the closing date. The purchase price also includes $200 of the Company's common stock payable on the first anniversary December 31, 2018. Further, the purchase price includes a $200 earn-out of cash, which was recorded at an estimated fair value of $181. In order to determine the fair values of tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed for Celtic, the Company performed a purchase price allocation.

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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 date for the acquisitions closed during 2020 and 2019:
 
2020
 
2019
 
Total
 
QSI
 
Other
 
Total
Cash
$
—

 
$
6,894

 
$
75

 
$
6,969

Billed and unbilled receivables, net
1,439

 
42,523

 
18,755

 
61,278

Right-of-use assets
—

 
6,131

 
—

 
6,131

Property and equipment
28

 
15,718

 
2,163

 
17,881

Prepaid expenses
33

 
2,612

 
997

 
3,609

Other assets
28

 
2,075

 
1,048

 
3,123

Intangible assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Customer relationships
237

 
71,252

 
10,423

 
81,675

Trade name
30

 
4,234

 
1,365

 
5,599

Customer backlog
56

 
7,636

 
1,363

 
8,999

Developed technology
—

 
32,944

 
—

 
32,944

Other
5

 
—

 
814

 
814

Total Assets
$
1,856

 
$
192,019

 
$
37,003

 
$
229,022

Liabilities
(345
)
 
(23,698
)
 
(8,373
)
 
(32,071
)
Deferred tax liabilities
—

 
(27,221
)
 
(3,300
)
 
(30,521
)
Net assets acquired
$
1,511

 
$
141,100

 
$
25,330

 
$
166,430

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Consideration paid (Cash, Notes and/or stock)
$
1,694

 
$
318,428

 
$
50,447

 
$
368,875

Contingent earn-out liability (Cash and stock)
255

 
—

 
1,004

 
1,004

Total Consideration
$
1,949

 
$
318,428

 
$
51,451

 
$
369,879

Excess consideration over the amounts assigned to the net assets acquired (Goodwill)
$
438

 
$
177,328

 
$
26,121

 
$
203,449


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. See Note 7, Goodwill and Intangible Assets, for further information on fair value adjustments to goodwill and identified intangibles.
The consolidated financial statements of the Company include the results of operations from any business acquired from their respective dates of acquisition. The following table presents the results of operations of businesses acquired from their respective dates of acquisition for the three and nine months ended September 28, 2019.
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
September 28, 2019
 
September 28, 2019
Gross revenues
$
16,537

 
$
22,229

Income before income taxes
$
1,272

 
$
2,211


The revenue and earnings of Mediatech have been included in the Company's results since the acquisition date and are not material to the Company's consolidated financial statements and have not been presented.
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 28, 2019 as if the acquisitions of The Sextant Group, Page One, Alta, WHPacific, GeoDesign, GHD, and QSI had occurred at the beginning of fiscal year 2019. The pro forma information provided below is compiled from the pre-acquisition financial information of The Sextant Group, Page One, Alta, WHPacific, GeoDesign,

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
(in thousands, except share data)

GHD, and QSI and 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 operations of these acquisitions actually been acquired at the beginning of fiscal year 2019 or (ii) future results of operations:
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
September 28, 2019
 
September 28, 2019
Gross revenues
$
168,141

 
$
508,748

Net income
$
4,203

 
$
15,287

Basic earnings per share
$
0.34

 
$
1.26

Diluted earnings per share
$
0.33

 
$
1.22



The pro forma results for Mediatech have not been presented as the financial impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements would be immaterial.
Note 5 – Billed and Unbilled Receivables
Billed and Unbilled Receivables consists of the following:
 
October 3, 2020
 
December 28, 2019
Billed receivables
$
128,300

 
$
134,900

Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
(5,622
)
 
(3,860
)
Billed receivables, net
$
122,678

 
$
131,041

 
 
 
 
Unbilled receivables
$
86,110

 
$
80,639

Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
(2,575
)
 
(1,211
)
Unbilled receivables, net
$
83,535

 
$
79,428


Note 6 – Property and Equipment, net
Property and equipment, net, consists of the following:
 
October 3, 2020
 
December 28, 2019
Office furniture and equipment
$
3,848

 
$
4,198

Computer equipment
14,682

 
10,704

Survey and field equipment
23,447

 
24,165

Leasehold improvements
6,296

 
6,266

Total
48,273

 
45,333

Less: accumulated depreciation
(20,316
)
 
(19,600
)
Property and equipment, net
$
27,957

 
$
25,733


Depreciation expense was $2,786 and $8,212 for the three and nine months ended October 3, 2020, respectively, of which $1,215 and 3,394 was included in other direct costs for the three and nine months ended October 3, 2020, respectively. Depreciation expense was $1,317 and $3,591 for the three and nine months ended September 28, 2019, respectively.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
(in thousands, except share data)

Note 7 – Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill
As discussed in Note 14, Reportable Segments, the Company's chief operating decision maker ("CODM"), re-evaluated the structure of the Company's internal organization as a result of the 2019 acquisition of QSI, which resulted in certain changes to the Company's operating and reportable segments. Effective the beginning of fiscal year 2020, the goodwill of QSI was reallocated from the Company's INF reportable segment to the Company's new GEO reportable segment. The changes in the carrying value by reportable segment for the nine months ended October 3, 2020 were as follows:
 
Nine Months Ended
 
December 28, 2019
 
2020 Acquisitions
 
Adjustments
 
October 3, 2020
INF
$
231,255

 
$
—

 
$
(143,428
)
 
$
87,827

BTS
77,961

 
438

 
449

 
78,848

GEO
—

 
—

 
177,328

 
177,328

Total
$
309,216

 
$
438

 
$
34,349

 
$
344,003


Goodwill of approximately $5,712 from acquisitions during the nine months ended September 28, 2019 is expected to be deductible for income tax purposes. During the nine months ended October 3, 2020, the Company recorded purchase price allocation adjustments of $31,967, $1,215, $420, $293, and $30 that increased goodwill for the acquisitions of QSI, WHP, The Sextant Group, GHD, and Alta, respectively, and a working capital adjustment of $424 for QSI which was recorded as an increase to goodwill and the purchase price paid for the acquisition. The $31,967 increase to goodwill related to the QSI acquisition included a decrease to the fair value of the trade name of $54,313, which was partially offset by increases to the fair value of customer relationships, customer backlog, property and equipment, and other assets of $6,543, $801, $2,093, and $758, respectively, and a decrease to deferred tax liabilities of $12,151.
Intangible Assets
Intangible assets, net, as of October 3, 2020 and December 28, 2019 consist of the following:
 
October 3, 2020
 
December 28, 2019
 
Gross
Carrying
Amount
 
Accumulated Amortization
 
Net
Amount
 
Gross
Carrying
Amount
 
Accumulated Amortization
 
Net
Amount
Finite-lived intangible assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Customer relationships(1)
$
182,868

 
$
(42,179
)
 
$
140,689

 
$
176,088

 
$
(29,198
)
 
$
146,890

Trade name(2)
14,517

 
(11,329
)
 
3,188

 
10,253

 
(8,593
)
 
1,660

Customer backlog(3)
25,055

 
(18,269
)
 
6,786

 
24,198

 
(12,435
)
 
11,763

Non-compete(4)
9,373

 
(6,494
)
 
2,879

 
9,369

 
(5,105
)
 
4,264

Developed technology(5)
32,944

 
(3,656
)
 
29,288

 
32,944

 
$
(106
)
 
$
32,838

Total finite-lived intangible assets
264,757

 
(81,927
)
 
182,830

 
252,851

 
(55,436
)
 
197,415

Indefinite-lived intangible assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
QSI trade name
—

 
—

 
—

 
58,546

 
—

 
58,546

Total indefinite-lived intangible assets
—

 
—

 
—

 
58,546

 
—

 
58,546

Total intangible assets
$
264,757

 
$
(81,927
)
 
$
182,830

 
$
311,397

 
$
(55,436
)
 
$
255,961



(1) Amortized on a straight-line basis over estimated lives (1 to 12 years)
(2) Amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated lives (1 to 3 years)

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(UNAUDITED)
(in thousands, except share data)

(3) Amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated lives (1 to 5 years)
(4) Amortized on a straight-line basis over their contractual lives (2 to 5 years)
(5) Amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated lives (5 to 7 years)
During the nine months ended October 3, 2020, the Company adjusted the QSI purchase price allocation reported at December 28, 2019 to account for updates to assumptions and estimates related to the fair value of the trade name, customer relationships, and customer backlog. As a result, the Company determined the QSI trade name is a finite-lived asset that will be amortized over a two-year period and the fair value was decreased by $54,313. Additionally, the fair value of customer relationships and customer backlog increased $6,543 and $801, respectively. These changes resulted in a corresponding adjustment to deferred tax liabilities of $12,151. If the adjustments had been recognized as of the acquisition date the Company would have recognized incremental amortization expense of $790 during the three months ended March 28, 2020. Amortization expense was $8,615 and $26,468 for the three and nine months ended October 3, 2020, respectively, and $5,234 and $15,317 for the three and nine months ended September 28, 2019, respectively.
Note 8 – Accrued Liabilities
Accrued liabilities consist of the following:
 
October 3, 2020
 
December 28, 2019
Current portion of lease liability
$
13,589

 
$
13,108

Accrued vacation
13,106

 
10,048

Payroll and related taxes
11,068

 
12,146

Benefits
3,877

 
4,637

Accrued operating expenses
2,743

 
4,574

Professional liability reserve
1,086

 
1,083

Accrued interest expense
874

 
949

Other
467

 
887

Total
$
46,810

 
$
47,432


Note 9 – Notes Payable and Other Obligations
Notes payable and other obligations consists of the following:
 
October 3, 2020
 
December 28, 2019
Senior credit facility
$
299,707

 
$
320,457

Uncollateralized promissory notes
28,193

 
36,217

Finance leases
2,492

 
2,707

Other obligations
2,028

 
2,884

Debt issuance costs, net of amortization
(3,857
)
 
(4,078
)
Total notes payable and other obligations
328,563

 
358,187

Current portion of notes payable and other obligations
(21,957
)
 
(25,332
)
Notes payable and other obligations, less current portion
$
306,606

 
$
332,854


As of October 3, 2020 and December 28, 2019, 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.
Senior Credit Facility
On December 20, 2019 (the "Closing Date"), the Company amended and restated its Credit Agreement (the "A&R Credit Agreement"), dated December 7, 2016, as amended on December 20, 2018, with Bank of America, N.A. ("Bank of America"), as administrative agent, swingline lender and letter of credit issuer, the other lenders party thereto, and certain of the Company's

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
(in thousands, except share data)

subsidiaries as guarantors. Pursuant to the A&R Credit Agreement, the lenders provided term commitments of $150,000 in the aggregate in a single draw on the Closing Date to fund the acquisition of QSI and various costs and expenses relating thereto and revolving commitments totaling $215,000 in the aggregate. The revolving commitment is available through December 20, 2024 (the "Maturity Date"), at which time the term commitments and revolving commitments will be due and payable in full. An aggregate amount of $320,500 was drawn under the A&R Credit Agreement on the Closing Date to fund the QSI acquisition and repay previously existing borrowings. Borrowings under the A&R Credit Agreement are secured by a first priority lien on substantially all of the assets of the Company. The A&R Credit Agreement also includes an accordion feature permitting the Company to request an increase in either the term facility or the revolver facility under the A&R Credit Agreement by an additional amount of up to $100,000 in the aggregate.
Borrowings under the term facility amortize at the rate of 5.0% per annum for the first two years of the facility and thereafter at the rate of 7.5% per annum until the Maturity Date.
On May 5, 2020 (the "Amendment Closing Date"), in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company entered into an amendment to the A&R Credit Agreement (the "Amended A&R Credit Agreement") to amend the financial covenants that requires NV5 Global to maintain a consolidated leverage ratio (the ratio of the Company's pro forma consolidated funded indebtedness to the Company's pro forma consolidated EBITDA for the most recently completed measurement period). The amended consolidated leverage ratio requirements are as follows:
Measurement Period Ending
Maximum Consolidated Leverage Ratio
Amendment Closing Date through June 27, 2020
4.50 to 1.00
June 28, 2020 through October 3, 2020
5.00 to 1.00
October 4, 2020 through January 2, 2021
5.25 to 1.00
January 3, 2021 and April 3, 2021
4.75 to 1.00
April 4, 2021 and July 3, 2021
4.00 to 1.00
July 4, 2021 and thereafter
3.50 to 1.00
These financial covenants also require the Company to maintain a consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio of no less than 1.20 to 1.00 as of the end of any measurement period. As of October 3, 2020, the Company was in compliance with the financial covenants.

The Amended A&R Credit Agreement also amended pricing terms which remain variable and tied to a Eurocurrency rate equal to LIBOR (London Interbank Offered Rate) plus an applicable margin or a base rate denominated in U.S. dollars. Interest rates remain subject to change based on the Company's consolidated leverage ratio. As of October 3, 2020 the Company's interest rate was 3.8%.

The Amended A&R Credit Agreement contains covenants that may have the effect of limiting the Company's ability to, among other things, merge with or acquire other entities, enter into a transaction resulting in a Change in Control, create certain new liens, incur certain additional indebtedness, engage in certain transactions with affiliates, or engage in new lines of business or sell a substantial part of their assets. The Amended A&R Credit Agreement also contains customary events of default, including (but not limited to) a default in the payment of principal or, following an applicable grace period, interest, breaches of the Company's covenants or warranties under the Amended A&R Credit Agreement, payment default or acceleration of certain indebtedness, certain events of bankruptcy, insolvency or liquidation, certain judgments or uninsured losses, changes in control and certain liabilities related to ERISA based plans.
The Amended A&R Credit Agreement limits the payment of cash dividends (together with certain other payments that would constitute a "Restricted Payment" within the meaning of the Amended A&R Credit Agreement and generally including dividends, stock repurchases and certain other payments in respect to warrants, options, and other rights to acquire equity securities) to no more than $10,000 in any fiscal year, so long as no default shall exist at the time of or arise as a result from such payment.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
(in thousands, except share data)

Total debt issuance costs incurred and capitalized in connection with the issuance of the Amended A&R Credit Agreement were $4,123. Total amortization of debt issuance costs was $227 and $669 during the three and nine months ended October 3, 2020.
Other Obligations
On July 16, 2020, the Company acquired Mediatech. The purchase price allowed for the payment of $230 in shares of the Company's stock or a combination of cash and shares of the Company's stock, at its discretion, payable in three equal annual installments. At October 3, 2020, the outstanding balance on this obligation was $230.
On July 1, 2019, the Company acquired GeoDesign. The purchase price allowed for the payment of $425 in shares of the Company's stock or a combination of cash and shares of the Company's stock, at its discretion, payable on the first and second anniversary of July 1, 2019. The outstanding balance on this obligation was $44 and $382 as of October 3, 2020 and December 28, 2019, respectively.
On June 3, 2019, the Company acquired Page One. The purchase price allowed for the payment of $200 in shares of the Company's stock or a combination of cash and shares of the Company's stock, at its discretion, payable on the first anniversary of June 3, 2019. There was no outstanding balance on this obligation as of October 3, 2020. At December 28, 2019, the outstanding balance of this obligation was $181.
On December 31, 2018, the Company acquired certain assets of Celtic. The purchase price allowed for the payment of $200 in shares of the company's stock or a combination of cash and shares of the Company's stock, at its discretion, payable on the first anniversary of December 31, 2018. There was no outstanding balance on this obligation as of October 3, 2020. At December 28, 2019, the outstanding balance of this obligation was $181.
On November 2, 2018, the Company acquired CHI. 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 its discretion, payable in three equal annual installments. At October 3, 2020 and December 28, 2019, the outstanding balance of this obligation was $1,754.
On February 2, 2018, the Company acquired CSA. The purchase price allowed for the payment of $250 in shares of the Company’s stock or a combination of cash and shares of the Company’s stock, at its discretion, payable in two equal annual installments. There was no outstanding balance on this obligation as of October 3, 2020. At December 28, 2019, the outstanding balance of this obligation $111.
On January 12, 2018, the Company acquired all of the outstanding equity interest in Butsko. The purchase price allowed for the payment of $600 in shares of the Company’s stock or a combination of cash and shares of the Company’s stock, at its discretion, payable in two equal annual installments. There was no outstanding balance on this obligation as of October 3, 2020. At December 28, 2019, the outstanding balance of this obligation was $267.
Uncollateralized Promissory Notes
On July 16, 2020, the Company acquired Mediatech. The purchase price included an uncollateralized $500 promissory note ("Mediatech Note") payable in four equal annual installments. The outstanding balance of the Mediatech Note was $500 as of October 3, 2020.
On July 1, 2019, the Company acquired GeoDesign. The purchase price included an uncollateralized $2,000 promissory note bearing interest at 4.0% ("GeoDesign Note") and payable in four equal annual installments. The outstanding balance of the GeoDesign Note was $1,500 and $2,000 as of October 3, 2020 and December 28, 2019, respectively.
On June 3, 2019, the Company acquired Alta. The purchase price included an uncollateralized $2,000 promissory note bearing interest at 4.0% ("Alta Note") and payable in four equal annual installments. The outstanding balance of the Alta Note was $1,500 and $2,000 as of October 3, 2020 and December 28, 2019, respectively.
On June 3, 2019, the Company acquired Page One. The purchase price included an uncollateralized $1,000 promissory note bearing interest at 3.0% ("Page One Note") and payable in three equal annual installments. The outstanding balance of the Page One Note was $700 and $1,000 as of October 3, 2020 and December 28, 2019, respectively.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
(in thousands, except share data)

On March 22, 2019, the Company acquired The Sextant Group. The purchase price included an uncollateralized $4,000 promissory note bearing interest at 4.0% ("The Sextant Group Note") and payable in four equal annual installments. The outstanding balance of The Sextant Group Note was $3,000 and $3,140 as of October 3, 2020 and December 28, 2019, respectively.
On December 31, 2018, the Company acquired certain assets of Celtic. The purchase price included an uncollateralized $300 promissory note bearing interest at 3.0% (the "Celtic Note") payable in three equal annual installments. The outstanding balance of the Celtic Note was $200 and $300 as of October 3, 2020 and December 28, 2019, respectively.
On November 2, 2018, the Company acquired CHI. The purchase price included an uncollateralized $15,000 promissory note bearing interest at 3.0% (the "CHI Note") payable in four equal annual installments. The outstanding balance of the CHI Note was $11,250 as of October 3, 2020 and December 28, 2019.
On August 24, 2018, the Company acquired CALYX. The purchase price included an uncollateralized $4,000 promissory note bearing interest at 3.75% payable in four equal annual installments of $1,000. The outstanding balance of the CALYX Note was $2,000 and $3,000 as of October 3, 2020 and December 28, 2019, respectively.
On February 2, 2018, the Company acquired CSA. The purchase price included an uncollateralized $600 promissory note bearing interest at 3.0% (the "CSA Note") payable in four equal annual installments of $150. The outstanding balance of the CSA Note was $300 and $450 as of October 3, 2020 and December 28, 2019, respectively.
On January 12, 2018, the Company acquired all of the outstanding equity interest in Butsko. The purchase price included an uncollateralized $1,000 promissory note bearing interest at 3.0% (the "Butsko Note") payable in four equal annual installments of $250. The outstanding balance of the Butsko Note was $500 and $750 as of October 3, 2020 and December 28, 2019, respectively
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 equal annual installments of $100. There was no outstanding balance on the Marron Note as of October 3, 2020. As of December 28, 2019, the outstanding balance of the Marron Note was $100.
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 equal annual installments of $1,375. The outstanding balance of the RDK Note was $1,375 and $2,750 as of October 3, 2020 and December 28, 2019, 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 equal annual installments of $150. The outstanding balance of the H&K Note was $150 and $300 as of October 3, 2020 and December 28, 2019, 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 equal annual installments of $413. The outstanding balance of the Lochrane Note was $413 and $825 as of October 3, 2020 and December 28, 2019, respectively.
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 equal annual installments of $875. The outstanding balance of the CivilSource Note was $875 and $1,502 as of October 3, 2020 and December 28, 2019, 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 equal annual installments of $675. The outstanding balance of the Hanna Note was $675 as of October 3, 2020 and December 28, 2019.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
(in thousands, except share data)

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 equal annual installments of $1,400. The outstanding balance of the JBA Note was $3,029 and $4,163 as of October 3, 2020 and December 28, 2019, 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 equal annual installments of $125. There was no outstanding balance on the Weir Note as of October 3, 2020. As of December 28, 2019, the outstanding balance of the Weir Note was $125.
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 annual installments of $1,500. There was no outstanding balance on the Dade Moeller Notes as of October 3, 2020. At December 28, 2019, the outstanding balance of the Dade Moeller Notes was $1,497.
Note 10 – Contingent Consideration
The following table summarizes the changes in the carrying value of estimated contingent consideration:
 
October 3, 2020
 
December 28, 2019
Contingent consideration, beginning of the year
$
4,002

 
$
4,698

Additions for acquisitions
255

 
1,316

Reduction of liability for payments made
(1,190
)
 
(1,938
)
Decrease of liability related to re-measurement of fair value
—

 
(74
)
Total contingent consideration, end of the period
3,067

 
4,002

Current portion of contingent consideration
(1,334
)
 
(1,954
)
Contingent consideration, less current portion
$
1,733

 
$
2,048


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.
Note 12 – Stock-Based Compensation
In October 2011, our 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. We 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 October 3, 2020, 871,783 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 our 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.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
(in thousands, except share data)

The following summarizes the activity of restricted stock awards during the nine months ended October 3, 2020:
 
Number of Unvested Restricted Shares of Common Stock and Restricted Stock Units
 
Weighted Average
Grant Date Fair
Value
December 28, 2019
652,677
 
$
58.20

Granted
384,390
 
$
47.00

Vested
(201,461)
 
$
48.88

Forfeited
(22,149)
 
$
64.00

October 3, 2020
813,457
 
$
55.21


Stock-based compensation expense relating to restricted stock awards during the three and nine months ended October 3, 2020 was $4,020 and $10,900, respectively, and $2,819 and $6,989 for the three and nine months ended September 28, 2019, respectively. Approximately $26,710 of deferred compensation, which is expected to be recognized over the remaining weighted average vesting period of 1.8 years, is unrecognized at October 3, 2020. The total fair value of restricted shares vested during the nine months ended October 3, 2020 and September 28, 2019 was $8,837 and $14,514, respectively.
Note 13 – Income Taxes
As of October 3, 2020 and December 28, 2019, the Company had net deferred income tax liabilities of $34,956 and $53,341, respectively. Deferred income tax liabilities primarily relate to intangible assets and accounting basis adjustments where we have a future obligation for tax purposes.
The Company's effective income tax rate was 26.2% and 27.4% for the three and nine months ended October 3, 2020, respectively, and 22.9% and 24.1% for the three and nine months ended September 28, 2019, respectively. The difference between the effective income tax rate and the combined statutory federal and state income tax rate in 2019 was primarily due to the recognition of tax benefits from stock-based payments in the second quarter.
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”) challenged research and development tax credits generated for the years 2012 to 2014. Fiscal years 2012 through 2019 are considered open tax years in the State of California and 2016 through 2019 in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and other state and foreign jurisdictions. It is not expected that there will be a significant change in the unrecognized tax benefits within 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”). Effective the beginning of fiscal year 2020, the Company's Chief Executive Officer, who is the chief operating decision maker ("CODM"), re-evaluated the structure of the Company's internal organization as a result of the 2019 acquisition of QSI. To reflect management's revised perspective, the Company is now organized into three operating and reportable segments: Infrastructure ("INF"), which includes the Company's engineering, civil program management, utility services, and construction quality assurance practices; Building, Technology & Sciences ("BTS"), which includes the Company's environmental practices and buildings program management practices; and Geospatial Solutions ("GEO"), which includes the Company's geospatial solution practices. The GEO segment has been created in order to provide greater visibility regarding the operational and financial performance of QSI and of the Company as a whole. The GEO segment structure is consistent with how the Company plans and allocates resources, manages its business, and assesses its performance. There was no impact to the INF and BTS prior period segment financial results. The assets of QSI were reallocated from the Company's INF reportable segment to the Company's new GEO reportable segment.

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
(in thousands, except share data)

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 following tables set forth summarized financial information concerning our reportable segments:
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
October 3, 2020
 
September 28, 2019
 
October 3, 2020
 
September 28, 2019
Gross revenues
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
INF
$
95,420

 
$
87,572

 
$
267,736

 
$
247,634

BTS
39,861

 
43,460

 
119,610

 
128,706

GEO
34,668

 
—

 
110,772

 
—

Total gross revenues
$
169,949

 
$
131,032

 
$
498,118

 
$
376,340

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Segment income before taxes
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
INF
$
19,707

 
$
14,008

 
$
48,844

 
$
41,273

BTS
5,944

 
6,871

 
16,772

 
20,287

GEO
7,773

 
—

 
21,531

 
—

Total Segment income before taxes
33,424

 
20,879

 
87,147

 
61,560

Corporate(1)
(22,917
)
 
(13,476
)
 
(64,487
)
 
(37,958
)
Total income before taxes
$
10,507

 
$
7,403

 
$
22,660

 
$
23,602

(1) Includes amortization of intangibles of $8,615 and $26,468 for the three and nine months ended October 3, 2020, respectively, and $5,234 and $15,317 for the three and nine months ended September 28, 2019, respectively.
 
October 3, 2020
 
December 28, 2019
Assets
 
 
 
INF
$
287,419

 
$
303,239

BTS
132,497

 
131,967

GEO
342,889

 
365,605

Corporate(1)
120,519

 
92,326

Total assets
$
883,324

 
$
893,137

(1) Corporate assets consist of intercompany eliminations and assets not allocated to segments including cash and cash equivalents and certain other assets.
Substantially all of the Company's assets are located in the United States.
Upon adoption of Topic 606, the Company disaggregates its gross revenues from contracts with customers by geographic location, customer-type and contract-type for each of our reportable segments. Disaggregated revenues include the elimination of inter-segment revenues which has been allocated to each segment. The Company believes this best depicts how the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of its revenues and cash flows are affected by economic factors. Gross revenue, classified by the major geographic areas in which the Company's customers were located, were as follows:
 
Three Months Ended October 3, 2020
 
Nine Months Ended October 3, 2020
 
INF
 
BTS
 
GEO
 
Total
 
INF
 
BTS
 
GEO
 
Total
United States
$
95,420

 
$
37,278

 
$
34,377

 
$
167,075

 
$
267,736

 
$
112,460

 
$
109,846

 
$
490,042

Foreign
—

 
2,583

 
291

 
2,874

 
—

 
7,150

 
926

 
8,076

Total gross revenues
$
95,420

 
$
39,861

 
$
34,668

 
$
169,949

 
$
267,736

 
$
119,610

 
$
110,772

 
$
498,118




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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
(in thousands, except share data)

 
Three Months Ended September 28, 2019
 
Nine Months Ended September 28, 2019
 
INF
 
BTS
 
GEO
 
Total
 
INF
 
BTS
 
GEO
 
Total
United States
$
87,572

 
$
41,872

 
$
—

 
$
129,444

 
$
247,634

 
$
121,829

 
$
—

 
$
369,463

Foreign
—

 
1,588

 
—

 
1,588

 
—

 
6,877

 
—

 
6,877

Total gross revenues
$
87,572

 
$
43,460

 
$
—

 
$
131,032

 
$
247,634

 
$
128,706

 
$
—

 
$
376,340



Gross revenue by customer were as follows:
 
Three Months Ended October 3, 2020

Nine Months Ended October 3, 2020
 
INF

BTS
 
GEO

Total

INF

BTS
 
GEO

Total
Public and quasi-public sector
$
73,288

 
$
17,522

 
$
24,861

 
$
115,671

 
$
206,395

 
$
53,011

 
$
77,899

 
$
337,305

Private sector
22,132

 
22,339

 
9,807

 
54,278

 
61,341

 
66,599

 
32,873

 
160,813

Total gross revenues
$
95,420

 
$
39,861

 
$
34,668

 
$
169,949

 
$
267,736

 
$
119,610

 
$
110,772

 
$
498,118



 
Three Months Ended September 28, 2019
 
Nine Months Ended September 28, 2019
 
INF
 
BTS
 
GEO
 
Total
 
INF
 
BTS
 
GEO
 
Total
Public and quasi-public sector
$
69,297

 
$
17,899

 
$
—

 
$
87,196

 
$
209,837

 
$
50,471

 
$
—

 
$
260,308

Private sector
18,275

 
25,561

 
—

 
43,836

 
37,797

 
78,235

 
—

 
116,032

Total gross revenues
$
87,572

 
$
43,460

 
$
—

 
$
131,032

 
$
247,634

 
$
128,706

 
$
—

 
$
376,340



Gross revenues by contract type were as follows:
 
Three Months Ended October 3, 2020
 
Nine Months Ended October 3, 2020
 
INF
 
BTS
 
GEO
 
Total
 
INF
 
BTS
 
GEO
 
Total
Cost-reimbursable contracts
$
92,719

 
$
32,402

 
$
34,668

 
$
159,789

 
$
255,716

 
$
96,776

 
$
110,772

 
$
463,264

Fixed-unit price contracts
2,701

 
7,459

 
—

 
10,160

 
12,020

 
22,834

 
—

 
34,854

Total gross revenues
$
95,420

 
$
39,861

 
$
34,668

 
$
169,949

 
$
267,736

 
$
119,610

 
$
110,772

 
$
498,118



 
Three Months Ended September 28, 2019
 
Nine Months Ended September 28, 2019
 
INF
 
BTS
 
GEO
 
Total
 
INF
 
BTS
 
GEO
 
Total
Cost-reimbursable contracts
$
84,426

 
$
31,797

 
$
—

 
$
116,223

 
$
240,166

 
$
99,935

 
$
—

 
$
340,101

Fixed-unit price contracts
3,146

 
11,663

 
—

 
14,809

 
7,468

 
28,771

 
—

 
36,239

Total gross revenues
$
87,572

 
$
43,460

 
$
—

 
$
131,032

 
$
247,634

 
$
128,706

 
$
—

 
$
376,340




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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
(in thousands, except share data)

Note 15 – Leases
The Company primarily leases property under operating leases and has six equipment operating leases for aircrafts used by the operations of QSI. The Company's property operating leases consist of various office facilities, which it leases from unrelated parties. The Company uses a portfolio approach to account for such leases due to the similarities in characteristics and apply an incremental borrowing rate based on estimates of rates the Company would pay for senior collateralized loans over a similar term. The Company's office leases with an initial term of 12 months or less are not recorded on the balance sheet. The Company accounts for lease components (e.g. fixed payments including rent, real estate taxes and common area maintenance costs) as a single lease component. Some of the Company's leases include one or more options to renew the lease term at its sole discretion; however, these are not included in the calculation of its lease liability or ROU lease asset because they are not reasonably certain of exercise.
The Company also leases vehicles through a fleet leasing program. The payments for the vehicles are based on the terms selected. The Company has determined that it is reasonably certain that the leased vehicles will be held beyond the period in which the entire capitalized value of the vehicle has been paid to the lessor. As such, the capitalized value is the delivered price of the vehicle. The Company's vehicle leases are classified as financing leases.
Supplemental balance sheet information related to the Company's operating and finance leases is as follows:
Leases
 
Classification
 
October 3, 2020
 
December 28, 2019
Assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating lease assets
 
Right-of-use lease asset, net (1)
 
$
46,029

 
$
46,313

Finance lease assets
 
Property and equipment, net (1)
 
2,444

 
2,371

Total leased assets
 
 
 
$
48,473

 
$
48,685

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
Current
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating
 
Accrued liabilities
 
$
(13,589
)
 
$
(13,108
)
Finance
 
Current portion of notes payable and other obligations
 
(1,036
)
 
(1,022
)
Noncurrent
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating
 
Other long-term liabilities
 
(34,156
)
 
(34,573
)
Finance
 
Notes payable and other obligations, less current portion
 
(1,456
)
 
(1,685
)
Total lease liabilities
 
 
 
$
(50,237
)
 
$
(50,388
)
(1) At October 3, 2020, operating right of-use lease assets and finance lease assets are recorded net of accumulated amortization of $16,366 and $2,242, respectively. At December 28, 2019, operating right-of-use lease assets and finance lease assets are recorded net of accumulated amortization of $9,657 and $1,592, respectively.

Supplemental balance sheet information related to the Company's operating and finance leases is as follows:
Weighted - Average Remaining Lease Term (Years)
 
October 3, 2020
 
December 28, 2019
Operating leases
 
5.0
 
5.0
Finance leases
 
2.3
 
2.8
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted - Average Discount Rate
 
 
 
 
Operating leases
 
4%
 
4%
Finance leases
 
7%
 
7%



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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(UNAUDITED)
(in thousands, except share data)

Supplemental cash flow information related to the Company's operating and finance lease liabilities is as follows:
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
 
October 3, 2020
 
September 28, 2019
 
October 3, 2020
 
September 28, 2019
Operating cash flows from operating leases
 
$
3,467

 
$
2,882

 
$
10,406

 
$
7,833

Financing cash flows from finance leases
 
$
266

 
$
218

 
$
801

 
$
543

Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease obligations:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating leases
 
$
4,267

 
$
8,015

 
$
12,252

 
$
14,251


The following tables summarize the components of lease cost recognized in the consolidated statements of net income and comprehensive income:
 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
Lease Cost
 
Classification
 
October 3, 2020
 
October 3, 2020
Operating lease cost
 
Facilities and facilities related
 
$
3,805

 
$
11,247

Variable operating lease cost
 
Facilities and facilities related
 
705

 
2,411

Finance lease cost
 
 
 
 
 
 
Amortization of financing lease assets
 
Depreciation and amortization
 
261

 
770

Interest on lease liabilities
 
Interest expense
 
29

 
90

Total lease cost
 
 
 
$
4,800

 
$
14,518



 
 
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
Lease Cost
 
Classification
 
September 28, 2019
 
September 28, 2019
Operating lease cost
 
Facilities and facilities related
 
$
2,995

 
$
8,237

Finance lease cost
 
 
 
 
 
 
Amortization of financing lease assets
 
Depreciation and amortization
 
193

 
517

Interest on lease liabilities
 
Interest expense
 
26

 
71

Total lease cost
 
 
 
$
3,214

 
$
8,825



As of October 3, 2020, maturities of the Company's lease liabilities under its long-term operating leases and finance leases for the next five fiscal years and thereafter are as follows:
Fiscal Year
 
Operating Leases
 
Finance Leases
Remainder of 2020
 
$
3,798

 
$
331

2021
 
14,724

 
992

2022
 
10,793

 
802

2023
 
8,225

 
489

2024
 
5,729

 
216

Thereafter
 
9,740

 
7

Total lease payments
 
53,009

 
2,837

Less: Interest
 
(5,264
)
 
(345
)
Present value of lease liabilities
 
$
47,745

 
$
2,492



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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,” “us” 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 28, 2019, included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K. 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 28, 2019 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, utility services, construction, real estate, and environmental markets. We primarily focus on the following business service verticals: testing, inspection & consulting, infrastructure support services, utility services, buildings & program management, environmental health sciences, and geospatial technology services. 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, utility services, and public utilities, including schools, universities, hospitals, health care providers, insurance providers, large utility service providers, and large to small utility service producers.
Fiscal Year
We operate on a "52/53 week" fiscal year ending on the Saturday closest to the calendar quarter end, and fiscal 2020 contains 53 weeks compared to fiscal 2019, which contained 52 weeks. As a result, the third quarter of fiscal 2020 ended October 3, 2020 included 14 weeks compared to the third quarter of fiscal 2019 ended September 28, 2019, which included 13 weeks.
Recent Acquisitions

On July 16, 2020, we acquired Mediatech FZ, LLC and Mediatech Information Technology Consultants ("Mediatech"), a technology company providing security, enterprise IT, and building technology solutions in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region and South East Asia. Mediatech provides technology design services for the hospitality, industrial, healthcare, commercial, retail, and convention center markets. The aggregate purchase price is up to $1,949, including $882 of cash and $500 in promissory note, payable in four equal installments of $125 due on the first, second, third, and fourth anniversaries of the closing date. The purchase price also includes $312 of our common stock payable in four equal installments due at closing and on the first, second and third anniversaries of the closing date. Further, the purchase price includes $255 in additional contingent payments. In order to determine the fair values of tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed we performed a purchase price allocation. The final determination of the fair value of assets and liabilities will be completed within the one-year measurement period as required by ASC Topic 805, Business Combinations ("ASC 805"). The acquisition will necessitate the use of this measurement period to adequately analyze and assess the factors used in establishing the asset and liability fair values as of the acquisition date, including intangible assets, accounts receivable, and certain fixed assets.
Segments
Effective the beginning of fiscal year 2020, we re-evaluated the structure of our internal organization structure as a result of the 2019 acquisition of Geospatial Holdings, Inc. and its subsidiaries, including Quantum Spatial, Inc. (collectively "QSI"). To reflect management's revised perspective, we are now organized into three operating and reportable segments:
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Infrastructure ("INF") – includes our engineering, civil program management, utility services, and construction quality assurance, testing and inspection practices;
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Building, Technology & Sciences ("BTS") – includes our environmental and buildings program management practices; and
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Geospatial Solutions ("GEO") – includes our geospatial solution practices.

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The GEO segment has been created in order to provide greater visibility regarding the operational and financial performance of QSI. The GEO segment structure is consistent with how we plan and allocate resources, manage our business, and assess our performance. Our INF and BTS segments remain unchanged and the addition of the GEO segment did not have an impact on prior period segment financial results. The assets of QSI were reallocated from our INF reportable segment to our new GEO reportable segment.
For additional information regarding our reportable segments, see Note 14, Reportable Segments, of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included elsewhere herein.
Impact of COVID-19 on Our Business
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted global stock markets and economies. We are closely monitoring the impact of the outbreak of COVID-19 on all aspects of our business, including how it will impact our customers and employees. While COVID-19 did not have a material adverse effect on our reported results for the first nine months of the fiscal year, we are unable to predict the ultimate impact that it may have on our business, future results of operations, financial position, or cash flows. The extent to which our operations may be impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic will depend largely on future developments, which are highly uncertain and cannot be accurately predicted, including new information which may emerge concerning the severity of the outbreak and actions by government authorities to contain the outbreak or treat its impact. We intend to continue to monitor the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on our business closely.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
For a discussion of our critical accounting estimates, see Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations that is included in the 2019 Form 10-K.
Results of Operations
Consolidated Results of Operations
The following table represents our condensed results of operations for the periods indicated (dollars in thousands):
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
October 3, 2020
 
September 28, 2019
 
October 3, 2020
 
September 28, 2019
Gross revenues
$
169,949

 
$
131,032

 
$
498,118

 
$
376,340

Direct costs
83,188

 
67,536

 
243,373

 
195,975

Gross profit
86,761

 
63,496

 
254,745

 
180,365

Operating expenses
72,523

 
55,671

 
220,164

 
155,533

Income from operations
14,238

 
7,825

 
34,581

 
24,832

Interest expense
(3,731
)
 
(421
)
 
(11,921
)
 
(1,230
)
Income tax expense
(2,753
)
 
(1,560
)
 
(6,215
)
 
(3,422
)
Net income
$
7,754

 
$
5,843

 
$
16,445

 
$
20,180

Three Months Ended October 3, 2020 Compared to the Three Months Ended September 28, 2019.
Gross Revenues 
Our consolidated gross revenues increased by $38,917, or 29.7%, for the three months ended October 3, 2020 compared to the three months ended September 28, 2019. The increase in gross revenues was primarily due to the contributions from QSI of $34,668. Additionally, we had increases in gross revenues from our liquefied natural gas business of $5,493 and other acquisitions completed since the second quarter of 2019 contributed incremental gross revenue of $2,449. These increases were partially offset by a decrease in gross revenue from our real estate transactional services and hospitality-related services of $4,482.

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Gross Profit
As a percentage of gross revenues, our gross profit margin was 51.1% and 48.5% for the three months ended October 3, 2020 and September 28, 2019, respectively. The increase in gross profit margin was primarily due to a change in our mix of business resulting from the QSI acquisition. As a percentage of gross revenues, direct salaries and wages decreased 3.3%, primarily as a result of our mix of work performed. This decrease was partially offset by increases in other direct costs and sub-consultant services as a percentage of gross revenues of 0.6%, and 0.1%, respectively, primarily as a result of our mix of work performed.
Operating expenses 
Our operating expenses increased $16,852, or 30.3% for the three months ended October 3, 2020 compared to the three months ended September 28, 2019. The increase in operating expenses primarily resulted from increased payroll and performance-based compensation costs of $10,322, increased general and administrative costs of $2,188, and an increase in intangible asset amortization expense of $3,381, primarily as a result of our acquisitions.

Interest Expense
Our interest expense increased $3,310 for the three months ended October 3, 2020 compared to the three months ended September 28, 2019. The increase in interest expense primarily resulted from the increased level of indebtedness associated with the QSI acquisition.

Income taxes
Our effective income tax rate was 26.2% and 22.9% for the three months ended October 3, 2020 and September 28, 2019, respectively. The increase in the effective tax rate was primarily due to a change in the overall geographic mix of earnings.

Net income
Our net income increased $1,911 for three months ended October 3, 2020, or 32.7%, compared to three months ended September 28, 2019. The increase was primarily a result of an increase gross profit of $23,265. The increase in net income was primarily a result of the increase in gross profit related to the acquisition of QSI. This increase was partially offset by an increase in stock-based compensation expense of $1,201, an increase in intangible asset amortization expense of $3,381, an increase in depreciation expense of $1,469, and an increase in interest expense of $3,310.
Nine Months Ended October 3, 2020 Compared to the Nine Months Ended September 28, 2019.
Gross Revenues 
Our consolidated gross revenues increased by $121,778, or 32.4%, for the nine months ended October 3, 2020 compared to the nine months ended September 28, 2019. The increase in gross revenues was primarily due to the contribution from QSI of $110,772. Additionally, other acquisitions completed since the first quarter of 2019 contributed incremental gross revenues of $32,733. This increase was partially offset by a decrease in gross revenue from our liquefied natural gas business of $10,277 and a decrease in our real estate transactional services and hospitality-related services of $10,745.
Gross Profit
As a percentage of gross revenues, our gross profit margin was 51.1% and 47.9% for the nine months ended October 3, 2020 and September 28, 2019, respectively. The increase in gross profit margin was primarily due to a change in our mix of business resulting from the QSI acquisition. As a percentage of gross revenues, direct salaries and wages decreased 2.7% and other direct costs decreased 1.1% as a percentage of gross revenues, primarily as a result of our mix of work performed. These decreases were partially offset by a 0.6% increase in sub-consultant services as a percentage of gross revenue, primarily as a result of our mix of work performed.

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Operating expenses 
Our operating expenses increased $64,631, or 41.6% for the nine months ended October 3, 2020 compared to the nine months ended September 28, 2019. The increase in operating expenses primarily resulted from increased payroll and performance-based compensation costs of $40,025, increased general and administrative costs of $7,410, an increase in facilities and facilities related expense of $3,718, an increase in intangible asset amortization expense of $11,151, and an increase in depreciation expense of $2,328, primarily as a result of our acquisitions.

Interest Expense
Our interest expense increased $10,691 for the nine months ended October 3, 2020 compared to the nine months ended September 28, 2019. The increase in interest expense primarily resulted from the increased level of indebtedness associated with the QSI acquisition.

Income taxes
Our effective income tax rate was 27.4% and 24.1% for the nine months ended October 3, 2020 and September 28, 2019, respectively. The increase in the effective tax rate was primarily the result of tax expense on stock-based payments of $240 during the nine months ended October 3, 2020 as compared to excess tax benefits from stock-based payments of $2,592 during the nine months ended September 28, 2019. The increase in our tax expense on stock-based payments during the nine months ended October 3, 2020 was a result of the decrease in our stock price as it relates to the value of stock vested during the period.

Net income
Our net income decreased $3,735 for the nine months ended October 3, 2020, or 18.5%, compared to the nine months ended September 28, 2019. The decrease was primarily a result of an increase in stock-based compensation expense of $3,911, an increase in intangible asset amortization expense of $11,151, an increase in depreciation expense of $4,621, and an increase in interest expense of $10,691. These increases in expenses were partially offset by an increase in gross profit of $74,380 primarily due to our 2019 acquisitions and our effective income tax on those items discussed above.
Segment Results of Operations
The following tables set forth summarized financial information concerning our reportable segments (dollars in thousands):
 
Three Months Ended
 
Nine Months Ended
 
October 3, 2020
 
September 28, 2019
 
October 3, 2020
 
September 28, 2019
Gross revenues
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
INF
$
95,420

 
$
87,572

 
$
267,736

 
$
247,634

BTS
39,861

 
43,460

 
119,610

 
128,706

GEO
34,668

 
—

 
110,772

 
—

Total gross revenues
$
169,949

 
$
131,032

 
$
498,118

 
$
376,340

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Segment income before taxes
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
INF
$
19,707

 
$
14,008

 
$
48,844

 
$
41,273

BTS
$
5,944

 
$
6,871

 
$
16,772

 
$
20,287

GEO
$
7,773

 
$
—

 
$
21,531

 
$
—

For additional information regarding our reportable segments, see Note 14, Reportable Segments, of the notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
Three Months Ended October 3, 2020 Compared to Three Months Ended September 28, 2019
INF Segment
Our gross revenues from INF increased $7,848, or 9.0%, during the three months ended October 3, 2020 compared to the three months ended September 28, 2019. The increase in gross revenues is due to increases in our liquefied natural gas business of $5,493 and contributions from acquisitions completed since the third quarter of 2019 of $2,449.

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Segment Income before Taxes from INF increased $5,699, or 40.7%, during the three months ended October 3, 2020 compared to the three months ended September 28, 2019. The increase was primarily due to acquisitions completed since the third quarter of 2019.
BTS Segment
Our gross revenues from BTS decreased $3,599, or 8.3% during the three months ended October 3, 2020 compared to the three months ended September 28, 2019. The decrease in gross revenues was due to decreases in our real estate transactional services and hospitality-related services totaling $4,482 primarily as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Segment Income before Taxes from BTS decreased $927, or 13.5% during the three months ended October 3, 2020 compared to the three months ended September 28, 2019. The decrease was due to lower gross revenues primarily as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
GEO Segment
Our gross revenues from GEO was $34,668 during the three months ended October 3, 2020. Gross revenues were primarily derived from public and quasi-public sector clients, which contributed $24,861 of gross revenues. Private sector clients contributed gross revenues of $9,807 during the three months ended October 3, 2020.
Segment Income before Taxes for GEO was $7,773 during the three months ended October 3, 2020.
Nine Months Ended October 3, 2020 Compared to Nine Months Ended September 28, 2019
INF Segment
Our gross revenues from INF increased $20,102, or 8.1%, during the nine months ended October 3, 2020 compared to the nine months ended September 28, 2019. The increase in gross revenues is due to incremental revenue of $27,172 from acquisitions completed since the beginning of fiscal 2019. This increase was partially offset by a decrease in gross revenue from our liquefied natural gas business of $10,277.
Segment Income before Taxes from INF increased $7,571, or 18.3%, during the nine months ended October 3, 2020 compared to the nine months ended September 28, 2019. The increase was primarily due to acquisitions completed since the beginning of fiscal 2019.
BTS Segment
Our gross revenues from BTS decreased $9,096, or 7.1% during the nine months ended October 3, 2020 compared to the nine months ended September 28, 2019. The decrease in gross revenues was due to decreases in our real estate transactional services and hospitality-related services totaling $10,745 primarily as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Segment Income before Taxes from BTS decreased $3,515, or 17.3% during the nine months ended October 3, 2020 compared to the nine months ended September 28, 2019. The decrease was due to a lower gross revenues primarily as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
GEO Segment
Our gross revenues from GEO was $110,772 during the nine months ended October 3, 2020. Gross revenues were primarily derived from public and quasi-public sector clients, which contributed $77,899 of gross revenues. Private sector clients contributed gross revenues of $32,873 during the nine months ended October 3, 2020.
Segment Income before Taxes for GEO was $21,531 during the nine months ended October 3, 2020.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Our principal sources of liquidity are our cash and cash equivalents balances, cash flows from operations, borrowing capacity under our Senior Credit Facility, 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 flows 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.

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Operating activities
Net cash provided by operating activities was $72,419 for the nine months ended October 3, 2020, compared to $21,557 during the nine months ended September 28, 2019. The increase was a result of the growth in our revenues primarily driven by our acquisitions and changes in our working capital. The changes in our working capital primarily resulted from increased accrued liabilities of $9,492 related to timing of payments, increased advanced billings of $11,678 related to liquefied natural gas projects, and a decrease of $7,450 in prepaid expenses and other assets primarily as a result of decreased prepaid income taxes of $2,861, decreased prepaid insurance of $3,196, and a decrease in other receivables of $1,272. Additionally, accounts receivable decreased $4,566 as a result of increased collections during the nine months ended October 3, 2020.
Investing activities
During the nine months ended October 3, 2020 and September 28, 2019, net cash used in investing activities totaled $8,171 and $31,175, respectively. The decrease in cash used in investing activities was primarily a result of decreased acquisition activity, partially offset by an increase in the purchase of property and equipment during the nine months ended October 3, 2020.
Financing activities

Cash flows used in financing activities during the nine months ended October 3, 2020 totaled $32,051 compared to net cash provided by financing activities of $304 during the nine months ended September 28, 2019. The change was primarily due to principal payments on our debt of $30,691 during the nine months ended October 3, 2020 compared to $8,483 during the nine months ended September 28, 2019. Additionally, we had $10,000 in borrowings on our Senior Credit Facility during the nine months ended September 28, 2019.
Financing
Senior Credit Facility
On December 20, 2019 (the "Closing Date"), we amended and restated our Credit Agreement (the "A&R Credit Agreement"), dated December 7, 2016, as amended on December 20, 2018, with Bank of America, N.A. ("Bank of America"), as administrative agent, swingline lender and letter of credit issuer, the other lenders party thereto, and certain of our subsidiaries as guarantors. Pursuant to the A&R Credit Agreement, the lenders provided term commitments of $150,000 in the aggregate in a single draw on the Closing Date to fund the acquisition of QSI and various costs and expenses relating thereto and revolving commitments totaling $215,000 in the aggregate. The revolving commitment is available through December 20, 2024 (the "Maturity Date"), at which time the term commitments and revolving commitments will be due and payable in full. An aggregate amount of $320,500 was drawn under the A&R Credit Agreement on the Closing Date to fund the QSI acquisition and repay previously existing borrowings. Borrowings under the A&R Credit Agreement are secured by a first priority lien on substantially all of our assets. The A&R Credit Agreement also includes an accordion feature permitting us to request an increase in either the term facility or the revolver facility under the A&R Credit Agreement by an additional amount of up to $100,000 in the aggregate.
Borrowings under the term facility amortize at the rate of 5.0% per annum for the first two years of the facility and thereafter at the rate of 7.5% per annum until the Maturity Date.
On May 5, 2020 (the "Amendment Closing Date"), in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we entered into an amendment to the A&R Credit Agreement (the "Amended A&R Credit Agreement") to amend the financial covenants that requires us to maintain a consolidated leverage ratio (the ratio of our pro forma consolidated funded indebtedness to our pro forma consolidated EBITDA for the most recently completed measurement period). The amended consolidated leverage ratio requirements are as follows:
Measurement Period Ending
Maximum Consolidated Leverage Ratio
Amendment Closing Date through June 27, 2020
4.50 to 1.00
June 28, 2020 through October 3, 2020
5.00 to 1.00
October 4, 2020 through January 2, 2021
5.25 to 1.00
January 3, 2021 and April 3, 2021
4.75 to 1.00
April 4, 2021 and July 3, 2021
4.00 to 1.00
July 4, 2021 and thereafter
3.50 to 1.00

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    These financial covenants also require us to maintain a consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio of no less than 1.20 to 1.00 as of the end of any measurement period. As of October 3, 2020, we were in compliance with the financial covenants.
The Amended A&R Credit Agreement also amended pricing terms which remain variable and tied to a Eurocurrency rate equal to LIBOR (London Interbank Offered Rate) plus an applicable margin or a base rate denominated in U.S. dollars. Interest rates remain subject to change based on our consolidated leverage ratio. As of October 3, 2020 our interest rate was 3.8%.
The Amended A&R Credit Agreement contains covenants that may have the effect of limiting our ability to, among other things, merge with or acquire other entities, enter into a transaction resulting in a Change in Control, create certain new liens, incur certain additional indebtedness, engage in certain transactions with affiliates, or engage in new lines of business or sell a substantial part of their assets. The Amended A&R Credit Agreement also contains customary events of default, including (but not limited to) a default in the payment of principal or, following an applicable grace period, interest, breaches of our covenants or warranties under the Amended A&R Credit Agreement, payment default or acceleration of certain indebtedness, certain events of bankruptcy, insolvency or liquidation, certain judgments or uninsured losses, changes in control and certain liabilities related to ERISA based plans.
The Amended A&R Credit Agreement limits the payment of cash dividends (together with certain other payments that would constitute a "Restricted Payment" within the meaning of the Amended A&R Credit Agreement and generally including dividends, stock repurchases and certain other payments in respect to warrants, options, and other rights to acquire equity securities) to no more than $10,000 in any fiscal year, so long as no default shall exist at the time of or arise as a result from such payment.
Other Obligations
On July 16, 2020, we acquired Mediatech. The purchase price allowed for the payment of $230 in shares of our stock or a combination of cash and shares of our stock, at our discretion, payable in three equal annual installments. At October 3, 2020, the outstanding balance on this obligation was $230.
On July 1, 2019, we acquired GeoDesign. The purchase price allowed for the payment of $425 in shares of our stock or a combination of cash and shares of our stock, at our discretion, payable on the first and second anniversary of July 1, 2019. The outstanding balance on this obligation was $44 and $382 as of October 3, 2020 and December 28, 2019, respectively.
On June 3, 2019, we acquired Page One. The purchase price allowed for the payment of $200 in shares of our stock or a combination of cash and shares of our stock, at our discretion, payable on the first anniversary of June 3, 2019. There was no outstanding balance on this obligation as of October 3, 2020. At December 28, 2019, the outstanding balance of this obligation was $181.
On December 31, 2018, we acquired certain assets of Celtic. The purchase price allowed for the payment of $200 in shares of our stock or a combination of cash and shares of our stock, at our discretion, payable on the first anniversary of December 31, 2018. There was no outstanding balance on this obligation as of October 3, 2020. At December 28, 2019, the outstanding balance of this obligation was $181.
On November 2, 2018, we acquired CHI. The purchase price allowed for the payment of $3,000 in shares of our stock or a combination of cash and shares of our stock, at our discretion, payable in three equal annual installments. At October 3, 2020 and December 28, 2019, the outstanding balance of this obligation was $1,754.
On February 2, 2018, we acquired CSA. The purchase price allowed for the payment of $250 in shares of our stock or a combination of cash and shares of our stock, at our discretion, payable in two equal annual installments. There was no outstanding balance on this obligation as of October 3, 2020. At December 28, 2019, the outstanding balance of this obligation was $111.
On January 12, 2018, we acquired all of the outstanding equity interest in Butsko. The purchase price allowed for the payment of $600 in shares of our stock or a combination of cash and shares of our stock, at our discretion, payable in two equal annual installments. There was no outstanding balance on this obligation as of October 3, 2020. At December 28, 2019, the outstanding balance of this obligation $267.

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Uncollateralized Promissory Notes
On July 16, 2020, we acquired Mediatech. The purchase price included an uncollateralized $500 promissory note ("Mediatech Note") payable in four equal annual installments. The outstanding balance of the Mediatech Note was $500 as of October 3, 2020.
On July 1, 2019, we acquired GeoDesign. The purchase price included an uncollateralized $2,000 promissory note bearing interest at 4.0% ("GeoDesign Note") and payable in four equal annual installments. The outstanding balance of the GeoDesign Note was $1,500 and $2,000 as of October 3, 2020 and December 28, 2019, respectively.
On June 3, 2019, we acquired Alta. The purchase price included an uncollateralized $2,000 promissory note bearing interest at 4.0% ("Alta Note") and payable in four equal annual installments. The outstanding balance of the Alta Note was $1,500 and $2,000 as of October 3, 2020 and December 28, 2019, respectively.
On June 3, 2019, we acquired Page One. The purchase price included an uncollateralized $1,000 promissory note bearing interest at 3.0% ("Page One Note") and payable in three equal annual installments. The outstanding balance of the Page One Note was $700 and $1,000 as of October 3, 2020 and December 28, 2019, respectively.
On March 22, 2019, we acquired The Sextant Group. The purchase price included an uncollateralized $4,000 promissory note bearing interest at 4.0% ("The Sextant Group Note") and payable in four equal annual installments. The outstanding balance of The Sextant Group Note was $3,000 and $3,140 as of October 3, 2020 and December 28, 2019, respectively.
On December 31, 2018, we acquired certain assets of Celtic. The purchase price included an uncollateralized $300 promissory note bearing interest at 3.0% (the "Celtic Note") payable in three equal annual installments. The outstanding balance of the Celtic Note was $200 and $300 as of October 3, 2020 and December 28, 2019, respectively.
On November 2, 2018, we acquired CHI. The purchase price included an uncollateralized $15,000 promissory note bearing interest at 3.0% (the "CHI Note") payable in four equal annual installments. The outstanding balance of the CHI Note was $11,250 as of October 3, 2020 and December 28, 2019.
On August 24, 2018, we acquired CALYX. The purchase price included an uncollateralized $4,000 promissory note bearing interest at 3.75% payable in four equal annual installments of $1,000. The outstanding balance of the CALYX Note was $2,000 and $3,000 as of October 3, 2020 and December 28, 2019, respectively.
On February 2, 2018, we acquired CSA. The purchase price included an uncollateralized $600 promissory note bearing interest at 3.0% (the "CSA Note") payable in four equal annual installments of $150,000. The outstanding balance of the CSA Note was $300 and $450 as of October 3, 2020 and December 28, 2019, respectively.
On January 12, 2018, we acquired all of the outstanding equity interest in Butsko. The purchase price included an uncollateralized $1,000 promissory note bearing interest at 3.0% (the "Butsko Note") payable in four equal annual installments of $250. The outstanding balance of the Butsko Note was $500 and $750 as of October 3, 2020 and December 28, 2019, respectively
On September 6, 2017, we 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 equal annual installments of $100. There was no outstanding balance on the Marron Note as of October 3, 2020. As of December 28, 2019, the outstanding balance of the Marron Note was $100.
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 equal annual installments of $1,375. The outstanding balance of the RDK Note was $1,375 and $2,750 as of October 3, 2020 and December 28, 2019, 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 equal annual installments of $150. The outstanding balance of the H&K Note was $150 and $300 as of October 3, 2020 and December 28, 2019, 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 equal annual installments

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of $413. The outstanding balance of the Lochrane Note was $413 and $825 as of October 3, 2020 and December 28, 2019, 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 equal annual installments of $875. The outstanding balance of the CivilSource Note was $875 and $1,502 as of October 3, 2020 and December 28, 2019, 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 equal annual installments of $675. The outstanding balance of the Hanna Note was $675 as of October 3, 2020 and December 28, 2019.
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 equal annual installments of $1,400. The outstanding balance of the JBA Note was $3,029 and $4,163 as of October 3, 2020 and December 28, 2019, 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 equal annual installments of $125. There was no outstanding balance on the Weir Note as of October 3, 2020. As of December 28, 2019, the outstanding balance of the Weir Note was $125.
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 annual installments of $1,500. There was not outstanding balance on the Dade Moeller Notes as of October 3, 2020. As of December 28, 2019, the outstanding balance of the Dade Moeller Notes was $1,497.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We did not have any off-balance sheet arrangements as of October 3, 2020.
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 2, Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, 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

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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:
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our ability to retain the continued service of our key professionals and to identify, hire and retain additional qualified professionals;
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changes in demand from the local and state government and private clients that we serve;
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general economic conditions, nationally and globally, and their effect on the demand and market for our services;
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fluctuations in our results of operations;
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the government’s funding and budgetary approval process;
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the possibility that our contracts may be terminated by our clients;
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our ability to win new contracts and renew existing contracts;
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our dependence on a limited number of clients;
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our ability to complete projects timely, in accordance with our customers’ expectations, or profitability;
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our ability to successfully execute our mergers and acquisitions strategy, including the integration of new companies into our business;
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our ability to successfully manage our growth strategy;
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our ability to raise capital in the future;
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competitive pressures and trends in our industry and our ability to successfully compete with our competitors;
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our ability to avoid losses under fixed-price contracts;
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the credit and collection risks associated with our clients;
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our ability to comply with procurement laws and regulations;
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changes in laws, regulations, or policies;
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the enactment of legislation that could limit the ability of local, state and federal agencies to contract for our privatized services;
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our ability to complete our backlog of uncompleted projects as currently projected;
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the risk of employee misconduct or our failure to comply with laws and regulations;
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our ability to control, and operational issues pertaining to, business activities that we conduct with business partners and other third parties;
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our need to comply with a number of restrictive covenants and similar provisions in our senior credit facility that generally limit our ability to (among other things) incur additional indebtedness, create liens, make acquisitions, pay dividends and undergo certain changes in control, which could affect our ability to finance future operations, acquisitions or capital needs;
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significant influence by our principal stockholder and the existence of certain anti-takeover measures in our governing documents; and
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other factors identified throughout this Current Report on Form 10-Q, including those discussed under the headings “Risk Factors,” “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” and “Business.”

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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 28, 2019. 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 28, 2019 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 www.sec.gov.
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 acquisitions 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 October 3, 2020, there was $299,707 outstanding on the Senior Credit Facility. A one percentage point change in the assumed interest rate of the Senior Credit Facility would change our annual interest expense by approximately $2,997 annually.
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, the Company carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of its management, including the Company's Chief Executive Officer and its Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company's 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, the 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 to provide reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is (i) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified by the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and forms, and (ii) accumulated and communicated to the Company's management, including the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, in a manner that allows timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
There were no changes to the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) that occurred during the quarter ended October 3, 2020 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, in March certain employees of the Company began working remotely. As a result of these changes to the working environment, the Company has not identified any material changes in the Company's internal control over financial reporting. The Company is continually monitoring and assessing the COVID-19 situation to determine any potential impacts on the design and operating effectiveness of our internal controls over financial reporting.

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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.
There have been no material changes to any of the principal risks that we believe are material to our business, results of operations and financial condition, from the risk factors previously disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 28, 2019.
ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS.
Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities
None.
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.

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ITEM 6.    EXHIBITS.
Number
 
Description
 
 
 
101.INS
 
XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.LAB
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
101.DEF
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
*
Filed herewith.
**
Furnished herewith. This certification is being furnished solely to accompany this report pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, and is not being filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and is not to be incorporated by reference into any filings of the Company, whether made before or after the date hereof, regardless of any general incorporation language in such filing.


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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.
 
NV5 GLOBAL, INC.
 
 
 
/s/ Edward Codispoti
Date: November 12, 2020
Edward Codispoti
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

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