BWX Technologies Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2021 Results

February 22, 2022 |

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BWX Technologies, Inc. reported fourth quarter 2021 revenue of $592 million, a 6% increase compared with $557 million in the fourth quarter 2020.

Feb. 22, 2022 21:10 UTC

Generates 4Q21 EPS of $1.26 (GAAP), $0.95 (non-GAAP); up 83% and 28%, respectively vs. 4Q20
Reports 2021 EPS of $3.24 (GAAP), $3.06 (non-GAAP); up 11% and 1%, respectively vs. 2020
Produces 4Q21 adjusted EBITDA of $123 million, full-year 2021 adjusted EBITDA of $418 million
Announces consolidation of three reporting business segments into two: Government Operations and Commercial Operations
Reiterates 2022 non-GAAP EPS outlook and provides additional 2022 guidance including:
- Consolidated revenue and adjusted EBITDA growth of 3% to 4%
- Non-GAAP EPS range of $3.05 to $3.25
- Cash from operations of $260 million to $290 million

LYNCHBURG, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT) ("BWXT", "we", "us" or the "Company") reported fourth quarter 2021 revenue of $592 million, a 6% increase compared with $557 million in the fourth quarter 2020. GAAP net income for the fourth quarter 2021 was $117 million, or $1.26 per diluted share, compared with GAAP net income of $65.7 million, or $0.69 per diluted share, in the prior-year period. Non-GAAP net income for the fourth quarter 2021 was $88.2 million, or $0.95 per diluted share, compared with non-GAAP net income of $70.9 million, or $0.74 per diluted share, in the prior-year period.

Full-year 2021 revenue was over $2.1 billion, a slight increase compared with 2020 revenue. GAAP net income in 2021 was $306 million, or $3.24 per diluted share, compared with GAAP net income of $279 million, or $2.91 per diluted share, in 2020. Non-GAAP net income in 2021 was $289 million, or $3.06 per diluted share, compared with non-GAAP net income of $290 million, or $3.03 per diluted share, in 2020. A reconciliation of non-GAAP results is detailed in Exhibit 1.

“Despite business challenges, including persistence of the pandemic, we delivered another year of solid earnings and set the table for further expansion of the business,” said Rex D. Geveden, president and chief executive officer. “Although we reported at the lower end of our initial range, 2021 was marked by several key milestone achievements. BWXT secured a new sole-source nuclear materials contract, won and began transition of a new flagship contract for the Department of Energy nuclear restoration project at Savannah River, strengthened our beachhead in therapeutic radiopharmaceuticals, and continued to mature new technology and designs for microreactor programs.”

“We expect to build on these successes in 2022 to deliver the medium-term financial targets set forth at our recent Investor Day. Additionally, we are announcing a new organization of our reporting segments to reflect the way we are running the business, which we expect to result in meaningful strategic and cost synergies."

"We remain focused on driving our multi-faceted growth strategy by using nuclear technology to solve some of our customers' most challenging problems through two distinct customer-based reporting segments: Government Operations and Commercial Operations,” said Geveden.

Segment Results

Nuclear Operations Group (NOG) segment revenue was $453 million for the fourth quarter 2021, a 6% increase from the prior-year period, driven by higher long-lead material production and labor volume. Full-year 2021 segment revenue was over $1.6 billion, a 1% decrease compared with 2020 revenue, as a result of higher labor volume and higher naval nuclear fuel and uranium downblending, which was more than offset by lower long-lead material production.

NOG operating income was $85.8 million in the fourth quarter 2021, a 6% increase compared with the prior-year period, primarily driven by higher revenue. Full-year segment operating income was $309 million, a 5% decrease compared with the prior year, primarily driven by less government-reimbursed pension costs and negative operational efficiency impacts related to COVID-19 resulting in lower levels of net favorable contract adjustments. Fourth quarter and full-year 2021 segment operating margins were 18.9% and 19.0%, respectively.

Nuclear Power Group (NPG) segment revenue was $114 million for the fourth quarter 2021, a 7% increase from the prior-year period, driven by higher fuel production and fuel handling, higher nuclear power field service activity and higher nuclear medicine demand, partially offset by lower component manufacturing volume. Full-year segment revenue was $407 million, a 10% increase compared with the prior year, driven by higher fuel production and fuel handling, higher nuclear power field service activity and higher nuclear medicine demand, partially offset by lower component manufacturing volume.

NPG fourth quarter GAAP and non-GAAP operating income was $22.4 million and $23.0 million, respectively, both a 70% respective increase compared with the prior-year period, driven primarily by increased revenue, partially offset by a reduction in funds received under the CEWS program to offset incurred expenses related to the headwinds created by the pandemic. Full-year 2021 segment GAAP and non-GAAP operating income was $52.5 million and $53.5 million, respectively, a 1% increase and a 1% decrease, respectively, compared with the prior year, driven primarily by a reduction in funds received in under the CEWS program to offset expenses incurred due to the pandemic, nearly offset by increased operating income associated with higher revenue. Fourth quarter and full-year 2021 GAAP segment operating margins were 19.6% and 12.9%, respectively. Fourth quarter and full-year 2021 non-GAAP segment operating margins were 20.1% and 13.1%, respectively.

Nuclear Services Group (NSG) segment operating income was $6.1 million in the fourth quarter 2021, compared with $8.4 million of operating income for the fourth quarter 2020 primarily driven by lower contract fees and higher costs. Full-year 2021 segment operating income was $27.9 million, compared with $26.4 million GAAP operating income and $27.4 million non-GAAP operating income in the prior year, a 6% and 2% respective increase, driven by better contract performance and lower costs that were offset by higher business development expense and lower income from completed contracts.

Beginning in the first quarter 2022, our reportable segments will be Government Operations and Commercial Operations to reflect the manner in which resources will be allocated and operating performance will be assessed going forward. Government Operations includes the legacy Nuclear Operations and Nuclear Services Groups, while Commercial Operations includes the legacy Nuclear Power Group. New segment financial information for 2020 and 2021 is detailed in Exhibit 2.

Cash and Capital Returned to Shareholders

The Company generated $160 million of cash from operating activities in the fourth quarter 2021, compared with $48.3 million of cash generated from operating activities in the prior-year period, which did not include an $88.7 million cash receipt typically received at year-end which was received on January 4, 2021. The Company generated $386 million of cash from operating activities for the full year 2021. The Company’s cash balance, net of restricted cash, was $34 million at the end of the year.

The Company returned $59.4 million to shareholders during the fourth quarter 2021, bringing the total to $305 million of cash returned for the full year, including $226 million in share repurchases and $79.7 million in dividends. As of December 31, 2021, total remaining share repurchase authorization was $418 million.

On February 18, 2022, the BWXT Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.22 per common share, an increase from the prior quarterly cash dividend. The dividend will be payable on March 29, 2022, to shareholders of record on March 10, 2022.

2022 Guidance

Revenue up 3% to 4% vs. 2021
Adjusted EBITDA up 3% to 4% vs. 2021
Non-GAAP EPS range of $3.05 to $3.25
Cash from operations of $260 million to $290 million
Capital expenditures of $180 million to $200 million

The Company does not provide GAAP guidance because it is unable to reliably forecast most of the items that are excluded from GAAP to calculate non-GAAP results. These items could cause GAAP results to differ materially from non-GAAP results. See reconciliation of non-GAAP results in Exhibit 1 for additional information.

Conference Call to Discuss Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2021 Results

Date:		Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. EST
Live Webcast:		Investor Relations section of website at www.bwxt.com

Full Earnings Release Available on BWXT Website

A full version of this earnings release is available on our Investor Relations website at http://investors.bwxt.com/q42021-release

BWXT may use its website (www.bwxt.com) as a channel of distribution of material Company information. Financial and other important information regarding BWXT is routinely accessible through and posted on our website. In addition, you may elect to automatically receive e-mail alerts and other information about BWXT by enrolling through the “Email Alerts” section of our website at http://investors.bwxt.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

BWXT cautions that this release contains forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements relating to backlog, to the extent they may be viewed as an indicator of future revenues; our plans and expectations for each of our reportable segments, and planned changes to such segments in 2022, including the expectations, timing and revenue of our strategic initiatives, such as medical radioisotopes; disruptions to our supply chain and/or operations, changes in government regulations and other factors, including any such impacts of, or actions in response to the COVID-19 health crisis; and our expectations and guidance for 2022 and beyond. These forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations and involve a number of risks and uncertainties, including, among other things, our ability to execute contracts in backlog; the lack of, or adverse changes in, federal appropriations to government programs in which we participate; the demand for and competitiveness of nuclear products and services; capital priorities of power generating utilities and other customers; the impact of COVID-19 on our business and our employees, contractors, suppliers, customers and other partners and their business activities; the extent to which the length and severity of the COVID-19 health crisis exceeds our current expectations; the potential recurrence of subsequent waves or strains of COVID-19 or similar diseases; adverse changes in the industries in which we operate; and delays, changes or termination of contracts in backlog. If one or more of these risks or other risks materialize, actual results may vary materially from those expressed. For a more complete discussion of these and other risk factors, see BWXT’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021. BWXT cautions not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this release, and undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, except to the extent required by applicable law.

About BWXT

At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. Headquartered in Lynchburg, Virginia, BWXT is a Fortune 1000 and Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental remediation, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With approximately 6,600 employees, BWXT has 12 major operating sites in the U.S. and Canada. In addition, BWXT joint ventures provide management and operations at more than a dozen U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. Follow us on Twitter at @BWXT and learn more at www.bwxt.com.

EXHIBIT 1
BWX TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP OPERATING INCOME AND EARNINGS PER SHARE^(1)(2)(3)
(In millions, except per share amounts)


Three Months Ended December 31, 2021
	GAAP			Pension & OPEB MTM (Gain) / Loss			Restructuring and Other Costs			Non-GAAP

Operating Income	$	102.2		$	—		$	2.4		$	104.6
Other Income (Expense)		44.9			(39.6	)		—			5.3
Provision for Income Taxes		(30.2	)		9.1			(0.6	)		(21.7	)
Net Income		116.9			(30.5	)		1.8			88.2
Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest		(0.0	)		—			—			(0.0	)
Net Income Attributable to BWXT	$	116.9		$	(30.5	)	$	1.8		$	88.2

Diluted Shares Outstanding		92.5									92.5
Diluted Earnings per Common Share	$	1.26		$	(0.33	)	$	0.02		$	0.95

Effective Tax Rate		20.5	%								19.8	%

NPG Operating Income	$	22.4					$	0.6		$	23.0
Unallocated Corporate Operating Income	$	(7.1	)				$	1.8		$	(5.3	)

Three Months Ended December 31, 2020
		GAAP			Pension & OPEB MTM (Gain) / Loss			Restructuring Costs			Costs Associated with Sale of Business			Non-GAAP

Operating Income		$	89.1		$	—		$	0.4		$	0.2		$	89.6
Other Income (Expense)			(1.3	)		6.4			—			—			5.1
Provision for Income Taxes			(21.8	)		(1.6	)		(0.1	)		(0.0	)		(23.5	)
Net Income			66.0			4.8			0.3			0.2			71.2
Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest			(0.2	)		—			—			—			(0.2	)
Net Income Attributable to BWXT		$	65.7		$	4.8		$	0.3		$	0.2		$	70.9

Diluted Shares Outstanding			95.8												95.8
Diluted Earnings per Common Share		$	0.69		$	0.05		$	0.00		$	0.00		$	0.74

Effective Tax Rate			24.8	%											24.8	%

NPG Operating Income		$	13.2					$	0.4					$	13.6


(1)	Tables may not foot due to rounding.
(2)	BWXT is providing non-GAAP information regarding certain of its historical results and guidance on future earnings per share to supplement the results provided in accordance with GAAP and it should not be considered superior to, or as a substitute for, the comparable GAAP measures. BWXT believes the non-GAAP measures provide meaningful insight and transparency into the Company’s operational performance and provides these measures to investors to help facilitate comparisons of operating results with prior periods and to assist them in understanding BWXT's ongoing operations.
(3)	BWXT has not included a reconciliation of provided non-GAAP guidance to the comparable GAAP measures due to the difficulty of estimating any mark-to-market adjustments for pension and post-retirement benefits, which are determined at the end of the year.

EXHIBIT 1 (continued)
BWX TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP OPERATING INCOME AND EARNINGS PER SHARE^(1)(2)(3)
(In millions, except per share amounts)


Year Ended December 31, 2021
	GAAP			Pension & OPEB MTM (Gain) / Loss			Restructuring and Other Costs			Costs Associated With Early Bond Redemption			Non-GAAP

Operating Income	$	345.8		$	—		$	3.1		$	—		$	349.0
Other Income (Expense)		49.9			(39.6	)		—			15.0			25.3
Provision for Income Taxes		(89.4	)		9.1			(0.8	)		(3.5	)		(84.6	)
Net Income		306.3			(30.5	)		2.4			11.5			289.6
Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest		(0.4	)		—			—			—			(0.4	)
Net Income Attributable to BWXT	$	305.9		$	(30.5	)	$	2.4		$	11.5			289.2

Diluted Shares Outstanding		94.5												94.5
Diluted Earnings per Common Share	$	3.24		$	(0.32	)	$	0.03		$	0.12		$	3.06

Effective Tax Rate		22.6	%											22.6	%

NOG Operating Income	$	308.6					$	0.2					$	308.8
NPG Operating Income	$	52.5					$	0.9					$	53.5
Unallocated Corporate Operating Income	$	(18.9	)				$	2.1					$	(16.9	)

Year Ended December 31, 2020
		GAAP			Pension & OPEB MTM (Gain) / Loss			Restructuring Costs			Costs Associated with Sale of Business			Debt Issuance Costs			One-time Franchise Tax Audit Expense			Non-GAAP

Operating Income		$	358.6		$	—		$	2.3		$	2.9		$	—		$	2.6		$	366.3
Other Income (Expense)			3.6			6.4			—			—			0.5			—			10.5
Provision for Income Taxes			(83.0	)		(1.6	)		(0.6	)		(0.7	)		(0.1	)		(0.6	)		(86.5	)
Net Income			279.2			4.8			1.7			2.2			0.4			2.0			290.3
Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest			(0.5	)		—			—			—			—			—			(0.5	)
Net Income Attributable to BWXT		$	278.7		$	4.8		$	1.7		$	2.2		$	0.4		$	2.0			289.8

Diluted Shares Outstanding			95.7																		95.7
Diluted Earnings per Common Share		$	2.91		$	0.05		$	0.02		$	0.02		$	0.00		$	0.02		$	3.03

Effective Tax Rate			22.9	%																	23.0	%

NPG Operating Income		$	52.0					$	2.3											$	54.2
NSG Operating Income		$	26.4								$	1.0								$	27.4


(1)	Tables may not foot due to rounding.
(2)	BWXT is providing non-GAAP information regarding certain of its historical results and guidance on future earnings per share to supplement the results provided in accordance with GAAP and it should not be considered superior to, or as a substitute for, the comparable GAAP measures. BWXT believes the non-GAAP measures provide meaningful insight and transparency into the Company’s operational performance and provides these measures to investors to help facilitate comparisons of operating results with prior periods and to assist them in understanding BWXT's ongoing operations.
(3)	BWXT has not included a reconciliation of provided non-GAAP guidance to the comparable GAAP measures due to the difficulty of estimating any mark-to-market adjustments for pension and post-retirement benefits, which are determined at the end of the year.

EXHIBIT 1 (continued)
BWX TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF EBITDA^(1)(2)(3)
(In millions, except per share amounts)


Three Months Ended December 31, 2021
	GAAP			Pension & OPEB MTM (Gain) / Loss			Restructuring and Other Costs		Non-GAAP

Net Income	$	116.9		$	(30.5	)	$	1.8	$	88.2
Provision for Income Taxes		30.2			(9.1	)		0.6		21.7
Other - net		(51.9	)		39.6			—		(12.3	)
Interest Income		(0.0	)		—			—		—
Interest Expense		7.0			—			—		7.0
Depreciation & Amortization		18.6			—			—	$	18.6

Adjusted EBITDA	$	120.8		$	—		$	2.4	$	123.2

Year Ended December 31, 2021
	GAAP			Pension & OPEB MTM (Gain) / Loss			Restructuring and Other Costs		Costs Associated With Early Bond Redemption			Non-GAAP

Net Income	$	306.3		$	(30.5	)	$	2.4	$	11.5		$	289.6
Provision for Income Taxes		89.4			(9.1	)		0.8		3.5			84.6
Other - net		(85.2	)		39.6			—		(10.8	)		(56.4	)
Interest Income		(0.4	)		—			—		—			(0.4	)
Interest Expense		35.8			—			—		(4.2	)		31.5
Depreciation & Amortization		69.1			—			—		—		$	69.1

Adjusted EBITDA	$	414.9		$	—		$	3.1	$	—		$	418.1


(1)		Tables may not foot due to rounding.
(2)		BWXT is providing non-GAAP information regarding certain of its historical results and guidance on future earnings per share to supplement the results provided in accordance with GAAP and it should not be considered superior to, or as a substitute for, the comparable GAAP measures. BWXT believes the non-GAAP measures provide meaningful insight and transparency into the Company’s operational performance and provides these measures to investors to help facilitate comparisons of operating results with prior periods and to assist them in understanding BWXT's ongoing operations.
(3)		BWXT has not included a reconciliation of provided non-GAAP guidance to the comparable GAAP measures due to the difficulty of estimating any mark-to-market adjustments for pension and post-retirement benefits, which are determined at the end of the year.

EXHIBIT 2
BWX TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
NEW BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION

	Three Months Ended December 31,												Year Ended December 31,
	3/31/2021			6/30/2021			9/30/2021			12/31/2021			2021			2020
	(Unaudited) (In thousands)
REVENUES:
Government Operations	$	423,275		$	405,497		$	417,139		$	479,186		$	1,725,097		$	1,763,127
Commercial Operations		107,398			101,842			83,382			114,460			407,082			371,269
Eliminations		(2,400	)		(2,240	)		(1,794	)		(1,671	)		(8,105	)		(10,880	)
TOTAL	$	528,273		$	505,099		$	498,727		$	591,975		$	2,124,074		$	2,123,516

SEGMENT INCOME:
Government Operations	$	78,245		$	72,871		$	87,542		$	90,891		$	329,549		$	345,250
Commercial Operations		6,294			5,640			4,925			18,384			35,243			36,915
SUBTOTAL		84,539			78,511			92,467			109,275			364,792			382,165
Unallocated Corporate		(2,125	)		(4,760	)		(4,999	)		(7,060	)		(18,944	)		(23,613	)
TOTAL	$	82,414		$	73,751		$	87,468		$	102,215		$	345,848		$	358,552

NON-GAAP SEGMENT INCOME:
Government Operations	$	78,245		$	72,871		$	87,707		$	90,891		$	329,714		$	346,206
Commercial Operations		6,294			5,640			5,244			18,974			36,152			39,168
SUBTOTAL		84,539			78,511			92,951			109,865			365,866			385,374
Unallocated Corporate		(2,125	)		(4,760	)		(4,719	)		(5,265	)		(16,869	)		(19,046	)
TOTAL	$	82,414		$	73,751		$	88,232		$	104,600		$	348,997		$	366,328

DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION:
Government Operations	$	9,171		$	10,334		$	10,928		$	12,052		$	42,485		$	35,398
Commercial Operations		4,917			5,037			4,985			4,945			19,884			18,431
Corporate		1,809			1,724			1,571			1,607			6,711			6,845
TOTAL	$	15,897		$	17,095		$	17,484		$	18,604		$	69,080		$	60,674

CAPITAL EXPENDITURES:
Government Operations	$	45,945		$	30,073		$	34,155		$	36,878		$	147,051		$	137,197
Commercial Operations		53,531			34,364			30,546			35,130			153,571			106,614
Corporate		2,456			3,801			1,785			2,388			10,430			11,216
TOTAL	$	101,932		$	68,238		$	66,486		$	74,396		$	311,052		$	255,027

BACKLOG:
Government Operations	$	4,495,617		$	4,174,767		$	3,813,289		$	4,532,170		$	4,532,170		$	3,680,126
Commercial Operations		697,169			674,287			687,806			643,866			643,866			725,702
TOTAL	$	5,192,786		$	4,849,054		$	4,501,095		$	5,176,036		$	5,176,036		$	4,405,828

BOOKINGS:
Government Operations	$	1,236,546		$	82,751		$	53,989		$	1,196,527		$	2,569,813		$	889,844
Commercial Operations		78,685			78,616			96,780			70,387			324,468			239,104
TOTAL	$	1,315,231		$	161,367		$	150,769		$	1,266,914		$	2,894,281		$	1,128,948