Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Summary of Significant Policies

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Summary of Significant Policies
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2017
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Summary of Significant Policies

Note 2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT POLICIES

 

Revenue and Cost of Goods Sold Recognition

 

The Company applies the provisions of Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codifications (“ASC”) 605 Revenue Recognition (“ASC No. 605”) which provides guidance on the recognition, presentation and disclosure of revenue. In general, revenue is recognized when all of the following criteria are met: (i) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, (ii) delivery has occurred or services have been rendered, (iii) the price to the buyer is fixed or determinable, and (iv) collectability is reasonably assured. Revenue from telecommunication services is derived from construction projects performed under master and other service agreements as well as from contracts for specific projects or jobs requiring the construction and installation of an entire infrastructure system or specified units within an entire infrastructure system. The Company provides services under unit-price or fixed-price master service or other service agreements under which the Company furnishes specified units of service for a fixed-price per unit of service and revenue is recognized upon completion of the defined project due to its short-term nature. Revenue from fixed-price contracts provides for a fixed amount of revenue for the entire project, subject to certain additions for changed scope or specifications. Such contracts provide that the customer accept completion of progress to date and compensate the Company for services rendered, which may be measured in terms of costs incurred, units installed, hours expended or some other measure of progress. Contract costs include all direct materials, labor and subcontracted costs and those indirect costs related to contract performance, such as indirect labor, supplies, tools, repairs and the operational costs of capital equipment. Much of the materials associated with the Company’s work are customer-furnished and are therefore not included in contract revenue and costs.

 

Management reviews estimates of contract revenue and costs on an ongoing basis. Changes in job performance, job conditions and management’s assessment of expected contract settlements are factors that influence estimates of total contract value and total costs to complete those contracts and, therefore, the Company’s profit recognition. Changes in these factors may result in revisions to costs and income, and their effects are recognized in the period in which the revisions are determined and accepted by the customer. Provisions for losses on uncompleted contracts are made in the period in which such losses are determined to be probable and the amount can be reasonably estimated. The majority of fixed-price contracts are completed within one year.

 

The Company may incur costs subject to change orders, whether approved or unapproved by the customer, and/or claims related to certain contracts. Management determines the probability that such costs will be recovered based upon engineering studies and legal opinions, past practices with the customer, specific discussions, correspondence or preliminary negotiations with the customer. The Company treats such costs as a cost of contract performance in the period incurred if it is not probable that the costs will be recovered or defers costs and/or recognizes revenue up to the amount of the related cost if it is probable that the contract price will be adjusted and can be reliably estimated. As of December 31, 2017, and 2016, such amounts were not material. The Company actively engages in substantive meetings with its customers to complete the final approval process, and generally expects these processes to be completed within one year. The amounts ultimately realized upon final acceptance by its customers could be higher or lower than such estimated amounts.

 

For short-term construction contracts which are usually under master service agreements, revenue is recognized once 100% of a contract segment is completed. A contract may have many segments, of which, once a segment is completed, the revenue for the segment is recognized when no further significant performance obligations exists. The network’s construction contracts or segments of contracts typically range from several days to two to four months. Contract costs may be billed as incurred. Contract costs include all direct material and labor costs and those indirect costs related to contract performance, such as indirect labor, supplies, tools and repairs. Selling, general and administrative costs are charged to expense as incurred.

 

Changes in job performance, job conditions and estimated profitability, including those arising from contract penalty provisions, changes in raw materials costs, and final contract settlements may result in revisions to revenue, costs and income and are recognized in the period in which the revisions are determined. Provisions for losses on uncompleted contracts are made in the period such losses are known.

 

The Company also recognizes revenues from fixed-price and modified fixed-price construction contracts on the percentage-of-completion method, measured by the percentage of cost incurred to date to estimated total cost for each contract. That method is used because management considers total cost to be the best available measure of progress on the contracts. Because of inherent uncertainties in estimated costs, it is at least reasonably possible that the estimates used will change within the near term. Contract cost of sales include all direct material and labor costs and those indirect costs related to contract performance, such as indirect labor, supplies, tools, repairs, and depreciation. Selling, general, and administrative costs are charged to expense as incurred. Provisions for estimated losses on uncompleted contracts are made in the period in which such losses are determined. Changes in job performance, job conditions, and estimated profitability may result in revisions to costs and income, which are recognized in the period in which the revisions are determined. Changes in estimated job profitability resulting from job performance, job conditions, contract penalty provisions, claims, change orders, and settlements, are accounted for as changes in estimates in the current period. The asset, “Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts,” represents revenues recognized in excess of amounts billed. The liability, “Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts,” represents billings in excess of revenues recognized.

 

Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts and Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts

 

In accordance with normal practice in the construction industry, the Corporation includes asset and liability accounts relating to construction contracts in current assets and liabilities even when such amounts are realizable or payable over a period in excess of one year. For the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company has included retainage payable as part of Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts. Retainage payable is anticipated to be paid within the next twelve months. The Company has also included any unbilled retention receivable as part of costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts and such amounts are also expected to be billed and collected within the next twelve months.

 

Cash and Cash Equivalents

 

Cash consisting of interest-bearing demand deposits is carried at cost, which approximates fair value. The Company considers cash in banks and holdings of highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less when purchased to be cash or cash equivalents. At various times throughout the year, and as of December 31, 2017, some accounts held at financial institutions were in excess of the federally insured limit of $250,000. The Company reduces its exposure to credit risk by maintaining its cash deposits with major financial institutions and monitoring their credit ratings. The Company has not experienced any losses on these accounts and believes credit risk to be minimal.

 

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

 

The Company maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts for estimated losses due to the inability of its customers to make the required payments. Management analyzes the collectability of trade accounts and other receivables and the adequacy of the allowance for doubtful accounts on a regular basis taking into consideration the aging of the account balances, historical bad debt experience, customer concentration, customer credit-worthiness, customer financial condition and credit report and the current economic environment. In addition, an allowance is established when it is probable that a specific receivable is not collectible and the loss can be reasonably estimated. Amounts are written off against the allowance when they are considered to be uncollectible.

 

If estimates of collectability of trade accounts and other receivables change or should customers experience unanticipated financial difficulties, additional allowances may be required. Management monitors and evaluates the allowance for doubtful accounts quarterly and is adjusted to maintain the allowance at a level considered adequate to provide for uncollectible amounts. The allowance for doubtful accounts is included in general and administrative expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

 

Accounts Receivable

 

The following table presents accounts receivable, net for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016:

 

    December 31,  
                (Predecessor)  
    2017     2016     2016  
Uncompleted contracts   $ 39,612           $ 24,046  
Completed contracts     8,555             27,825  
Accounts receivable   $ 4,510     $ 1,853        
Unbilled receivable     10,077       5,286        
Allowance for doubtful accounts     (555 )     (119 )     (170 )
Accounts receivable, net   $ 62,199     $ 7,020     $ 51,701  

 

Accounts receivable from customers are generated from revenues earned after the installation or service for a job has been completed, inspected and approval has been obtained by its customer. The Company segments some of its large contracts into smaller more manageable contracts which allows for certain jobs to be completed, inspected and approved for payment by the customer in less time than non-segmentation. Unbilled Accounts Receivable are generally invoiced when authorized by the service provider typically within 90 to 180 days after the Company completes its performance obligation. The payment terms are generally 30 days.

 

Customer Concentration

 

Accounts receivable and revenue from the Company’s major customers as of December 31, 2017 and 2016 are as follows:

 

(in thousands)   Revenues     % of Total Revenue  
    2017     2016     2017     2016  
Customer A   $ 46,727     $       210 %     %
Customer B   $ 29,971     $       13 %     %
Customer C   $     $ 6,333             52 %
Customer D   $     $ 1,805             14 %

 

(in thousands)   Revenues (Predecessor)     % of Total Revenue  
    For the period Ended April 21, 2017     2016     2017     2016  
Customer A   $ 12,541     $ 97,449       31 %     25 %
Customer B   $ 7,439     $ 88,630       19 %     23 %
Customer C   $ 6,381     $ 40,857       16 %     11 %

 

(in thousands)   Accounts Receivable     % of Total Accounts Receivable  
    2017     2016     2016     2017     2016     2016  
          (Predecessor)              
Customer A   $ 7,513     $       10,085       20 %     %     19 %
Customer B   $ 18,477     $       9,009       49 %     %     17 %
Customer C   $     $ 4,625       7,721       %     66 %     15  

 

The Company’s customer base is highly concentrated. Revenues are non-recurring, project-based revenues, therefore, it is not unusual for significant period-to-period shifts in customer concentrations. Revenue may significantly decline if the Company were to lose one or more of its significant customers, or if the Company were not able to obtain new customers upon the completion of significant contracts.

 

Deferred Financing Costs and Amortization of Deferred Financing Cost

 

Deferred financing costs relate the Company’s debt instruments, the short and long-term portions of which are reflected as a deduction from the carrying amount of the related debt instruments, including the Company’s senior debt. Deferred financing costs are amortized using the straight-line method over the term of the related debt instrument which approximates the effective interest method.

 

Long-Lived Assets

 

The Company’s long-lived assets consist primarily of property and equipment and finite-lived intangible assets. Property and equipment are stated at cost or if acquired in a business combination, at the acquisition date fair value. Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets.

 

Property and equipment under capital leases are depreciated over their estimated useful lives. Expenditures for repairs and maintenance are charged to expense as incurred. The carrying amount of assets sold or retired and the related accumulated depreciation are eliminated in the year of disposal, with resulting gains or losses on disposition of property and equipment included in other income or expense. When the Company identifies assets to be sold, those assets are valued based on their estimated fair value less costs to sell, classified as held-for-sale and depreciation is no longer recorded. Estimated losses on disposals are included within operating expenses.

 

Finite-lived intangible assets are amortized over their estimated useful lives on a straight-line basis, which are generally based on contractual terms or legal rights. Customer relationships acquired through business combinations are amortized over the estimated remaining useful life of the acquired customer base. This remaining useful life is based on historical customer retention and attrition rates. Contracts in progress acquired through business combinations are amortized over the estimated duration of the underlying projects. Trademarks and tradenames acquired through business combinations are amortized over the estimated useful life that such trademarks and tradenames are expected to be used. Non-compete arrangements entered into in connection with business combinations are amortized over the contractual life of the arrangements. On a periodic basis, the Company evaluates the estimated remaining useful life of acquired intangible assets and whether events or changes in circumstances warrant a revision to the remaining period of amortization. The carrying amounts of long-lived assets are periodically reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value of these assets may not be recoverable.

 

Goodwill and Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets

 

The Company has goodwill and certain indefinite-lived intangible assets that have been recorded in connection with the acquisition of a business. Goodwill and indefinite-lived assets are not amortized, but instead are tested for impairment at least annually. Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price of an acquired business over the estimated fair value of the underlying net tangible and intangible assets acquired. The Company tests goodwill resulting from acquisitions for impairment annually on March 1, or whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate an impairment. For purposes of the goodwill impairment test, the Company has determined that it currently operates as a single reporting unit. If it is determined that an impairment has occurred, the Company adjusts the carrying value accordingly, and charges the impairment as an operating expense in the period the determination is made. Although the Company believes goodwill is appropriately stated in the consolidated financial statements, changes in strategy or market conditions could significantly impact these judgments and require an adjustment to the recorded balance. There were no impairments during the periods presented.

 

Income Taxes

 

The Company records income taxes under the asset and liability method, whereby deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized based on the future tax consequences attributable to temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases, and attributable to operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Accounting standards regarding income taxes requires a reduction of the carrying amounts of deferred tax assets by a valuation allowance, if based on the available evidence, it is more likely than not that such assets will not be realized. Accordingly, the need to establish valuation allowances for deferred tax assets is assessed at each reporting period based on a “more likely than not” realization threshold. This assessment considers, among other matters, the nature, frequency and severity of current and cumulative losses, forecasts of future profitability, the duration of statutory carryforward periods, the Company’s experience with operating loss and tax credit carryforwards not expiring unused, and tax planning alternatives.

 

Significant judgment is required in evaluating the Company’s tax positions and determining its provision for income taxes. During the ordinary course of business, there are many transactions and calculations for which the ultimate tax determination is uncertain. Accounting standards regarding uncertainty in income taxes provides a two-step approach to recognizing and measuring uncertain tax positions. The first step is to evaluate the tax position for recognition by determining if the weight of available evidence indicates it is more likely than not that the position will be sustained on audit, including resolution of related appeals or litigation processes, if any. The second step is to measure the tax benefit as the largest amount which is more than 50% likely, based solely on the technical merits, of being sustained on examinations. The Company considers many factors when evaluating and estimating its tax positions and tax benefits, which may require periodic adjustments and which may not accurately anticipate actual outcomes.

 

Stock-Based Compensation

 

Compensation expense for all stock-based employee and director compensation awards granted is based on the grant date fair value estimated in accordance with the provisions of ASC Topic 718, Stock Compensation (“ASC Topic 718”). The Company recognizes these compensation costs on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period of the award, which is generally the option vesting term. Vesting terms vary based on the individual grant terms.

 

The Company estimates the fair value of stock-based compensation awards on the date of grant using the Black-Scholes-Merton option pricing model. This method considers among other factors, the expected term of the award and the expected volatility of the Company’s stock price. Expected terms are calculated using the Simplifies Method, volatility is determined based on the Company’s historical stock price and the discount rate is based upon treasure tares with instruments of similar expected terms.

 

Derivatives

 

The Company accounts for derivative instruments in accordance with ASC Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging (ASC 815) and all derivative instruments are reflected as either assets or liabilities at fair value in the balance sheet.

 

The Company uses estimates of fair value to value its derivative instruments. Fair value is defined as the price to sell an asset or transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between willing and able market participants. In general, The Company’s policy in estimating fair values is to first look at observable market prices for identical assets and liabilities in active markets, where available. When these are not available, other inputs are used to model fair value such as prices of similar instruments, yield curves, volatilities, prepayment speeds, default rates and credit spreads (including for The Company’s liabilities), relying first on observable data from active markets. Additional adjustments may be made for factors including liquidity, credit, bid/offer spreads, etc., depending on current market conditions. Transaction costs are not included in the determination of fair value. When possible, The Company seeks to validate the model’s output to market transactions. Depending on the availability of observable inputs and prices, different valuation models could produce materially different fair value estimates. The values presented may not represent future fair values and may not be realizable. The Company categorizes its fair value estimates in accordance with ASC 820 based on the hierarchical framework associated with the three levels of price transparency utilized in measuring financial instruments at fair value as discussed above.

 

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

 

The Company adopted the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) standard related to fair value measurement at inception. The standard defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosure of fair value measurements. The standard applies under other accounting standards that require or permit fair value measurements and, accordingly, does not require any new fair value measurements. The standard clarifies that fair value is an exit price, representing the amount that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. As such, fair value is a market-based measurement that should be determined based on assumptions that market participants would use in pricing an asset or liability. As a basis for considering such assumptions, the standard established a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value as follows:

 

Level 1: Observable inputs such as quoted prices in active markets;

 

Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices in active markets that are observable either directly or indirectly; and

 

Level 3: Unobservable inputs in which there is little or no market data, which require the reporting entity to develop its own assumptions.

 

The Company’s financial instruments consist of accounts and other receivables, accounts payable and notes payable. The recorded values of accounts and other receivable and accounts payable approximate fair values due to the short maturities of such instruments. Recorded values for notes payable and related liabilities approximate fair values, since their amortization of deferred financing cost stated or imputed interest rates are commensurate with prevailing market rates for similar obligations.

 

The following table summarizes the valuation of the Company’s derivatives by the above fair value hierarchy levels as of December 31, 2017 and 2016 using quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1), significant other observable inputs (Level 2), and significant unobservable inputs (Level 3):

 

December 31, 2017   Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Total  
Warrant derivative liability   $                    
                                 

 

The following table summarizes the change in fair value of the warrants from inception through December 31, 2016.

 

December 31, 2016   Level 1     Level 2     Level 3     Total  
Warrant derivative liability   $     $     $     $ (594 )
                                 

 

    Warrant Liability  
Balance January 1, 2016   $  
Warrants issued in conjunction with financings     529  
Change in warrant fair value market valuation     65  
Balance December 31, 2016     594  
Warrants issued in conjunction with financings     181  
Reclassification of warrant liability to equity (1)_     (775 )
Balance December 31, 2017      

 

  (1) During the fourth quarter of 2017, the Company elected to adopted ASU 2017-11 by applying ASU 2017-11 retrospectively to outstanding financial instruments with down round features by means of a cumulative-effect adjustment to the Company’s beginning accumulated deficit of $775 as of January 1, 2017. The Company calculates the fair value at inception and records the warrant on the consolidated balance sheet in additional paid in capital.

 

The Company did not hold any Level 3 assets at December 31, 2017.

 

Equity

 

The Company applies the classification and measurement principles enumerated in Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 815 “Derivatives and Hedging” with respect to accounting for its issuance of preferred stock. The Company evaluates convertible preferred stock at each reporting date for appropriate balance sheet classification.

 

Advertising

 

Advertising costs, if any, are expensed as incurred. For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, the Company spending on advertising was not material.

 

Net Loss Per Common Share

 

Basic net loss per share is computed by dividing net loss attributable to common stockholders (the numerator) by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period (the denominator). Diluted net loss per common share attributable to common shareholders is computed by dividing net loss by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period adjusted for the dilutive effects of common stock equivalents. In periods when losses are reported, the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding excludes common stock equivalents because their inclusion would be anti-dilutive. The Company incurred losses for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016.

 

The Company had the following common stock equivalents at December 31, 2017 and 2016.

 

    2017     2016  
Convertible preferred stock, Series A     27,523       26,687  
Convertible preferred stock, Series A-1     17,464       15,746  
Common stock warrants     979,925       669,925  
Restricted stock units     126,465,       89,160  
Options     47,870        
Total potentially dilutive shares     1,199,247       801,518  

 

The above table excludes any common shares related to the convertible debt since such debt is only convertible at the then prevailing market price upon default.

 

Liquidity and Managements’ Plans

 

In accordance with the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Update, (“ASU”), 2014-15, Presentation of Financial Statements—Going Concern (Subtopic 205-40) (“ASC 205-40”), the Company has the responsibility to evaluate whether conditions and/or events raise substantial doubt about its ability to meet its future financial obligations as they become due within one year after the date that the financial statements are issued. As required by ASC 205-40, this evaluation shall initially not take into consideration the potential mitigating effects of plans that have not been fully implemented as of the date the financial statements are issued. Management has assessed the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern in accordance with the requirement of ASC 205-40.

 

As reflected in the accompanying consolidated financial statements, during the year ended December 31, 2017 the Company has incurred a net loss of $20,109. The Company has a history of losses and as of December 31, 2017 it had an accumulated deficit of $38,304. Further it has approximately $2,200 of liabilities for unpaid payroll taxes and the related penalties and interest. On April 20, 2017, in conjunction with the acquisition of Benchmark, our senior lender amended its existing credit facility to provide for approximately $10.1 million towards the cash purchase price and extension of the maturity date of the existing credit facility to March 31, 2019. Additionally, the Company, in conjunction with the Benchmark acquisition, took on approximately $50,000 of debt, $7,500 which matures on October 20, 2018, $12,500 which matures on April 20, 2019, $30,000 which matures on April 20, 2020. The Company believes with the acquisition of Benchmark and it annual revenues of $264,955 and a backlog of $130,995 as of December 31, 2017, combined with the Company’s orders under master service agreements of approximately $190,000 its sources of cash will be sufficient to alleviate substantial doubt. Other sources of liquidity could include additional potential issuances of debt or equity securities in public or private financings. Management believes it will have sufficient cash to provide for its projected needs to maintain operations and working capital requirements for at least the next 12 months from the date of filing this annual report.

 

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

 

In July 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-11 – Earnings Per Share (Topic 260); Distinguishing Liabilities from Equity (Topic 480); Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): (Part I) Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with Down Round Features, (Part II) Replacement of the Indefinite Deferral for Mandatorily Redeemable Financial Instruments of Certain Nonpublic Entities and Certain Mandatorily Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests with a Scope Exception. ASU 2017-11 is intended to reduce the complexity associated with the issuer’s accounting for certain financial instruments with characteristics of liabilities and equity. Specifically, the Board determined that a down round feature (as defined) would no longer cause a freestanding equity-linked financial instrument (or an embedded conversion option) to be accounted for as a derivative liability at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in current earnings. ASU 2017-11 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after beginning after December 15, 2018. Early adoption is permitted. The Company elected to adopt ASU 2017-11 during the year ended December 31, 2017 by applying ASU 2017-11 retrospectively to outstanding financial instruments with down round features by means of a cumulative-effect adjustment to the Company’s beginning accumulated deficit of $775 as of January1, 2017.

 

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-04: “Intangibles – Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Simplifying the Test for Goodwill Impairment” ASU 2017-04, which removes Step 2 from the goodwill impairment test. Goodwill impairment would be measured as the amount by which a reporting unit’s carrying value exceeds its fair value, not to exceed the carrying value of goodwill. It is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2019. Early adoption is permitted for interim or annual goodwill impairment test performed with a measurement date after January 1, 2017. The Company does not anticipate that this standard will have a material impact on its financial statements.

 

In January 2017, the FASB issued ASU 2017-01 “Business Combinations (Topic 805): Clarifying the Definition of a Business”, which clarifies the definition of a business to assist entities with evaluating whether transactions should be accounted for as acquisitions or disposals of assets or businesses. The standard introduces a screen for determining when assets acquired are not a business and clarifies that a business must include, at a minimum, an input and a substantive process that contribute to an output to be considered a business. This standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017, including interim periods within that reporting period. The impact of this standard will be limited to future business acquisitions.

 

In August 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-15, “Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Classification of Certain Cash Receipts and Cash Payments.” ASU 2016-15 clarifies and provides specific guidance on eight cash flow classification issues that are not currently addressed in U.S. GAAP and will thereby reduce the current diversity in practice. ASU 2016-15 is effective for public business entities for annual periods, including interim periods within those annual periods, beginning after December 15, 2017, with early application permitted. The Company does not anticipate that this standard will have a material impact on its financial statements.

 

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09, “Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting” ASU 2016-09. The standard is intended to simplify several areas of accounting for share-based compensation arrangements, including the income tax impact, classification on the statement of cash flows and forfeitures. ASU 2016-09 is effective for fiscal years and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2016, with different methodologies for each aspect of the standard. The Company adopted the new standard on January 1, 2017, without a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

 

In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, “Leases (Topic 842)” (“ASU 2016-02”). The standard requires a lessee to recognize assets and liabilities on the balance sheet for leases with lease terms greater than 12 months. The standard is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2018, the effective date for the Company is January 1, 2019, with early application permitted. The adoption will require a modified retrospective approach for leases that exist or are entered after the beginning of the earliest period presented. The Company is currently evaluating the standard to determine the impact of the adoption on the consolidated financial statements.

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, “Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606)” (“ASU 2014-09”). ASU 2014-09 supersedes the revenue recognition requirements in ASC Topic 605, “Revenue Recognition” and some cost guidance included in ASC Subtopic 605-35, “Revenue Recognition - Construction-Type and Production-Type Contracts.” The core principle of ASU 2014-09 is that revenue is recognized when the transfer of goods or services to customers occurs in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. ASU 2014-09 requires the disclosure of sufficient information to enable readers of the Company’s financial statements to understand the nature, amount, timing and uncertainty of revenue and cash flows arising from customer contracts. ASU 2014-09 also requires disclosure of information regarding significant judgments and changes in judgments, and assets recognized from costs incurred to obtain or fulfill a contract. ASU 2014-09 provides two methods of retrospective application. The first method would require the Company to apply ASU 2014-09 to each prior reporting period presented. The second method would require the Company to retrospectively apply ASU 2014-09 with the cumulative effect recognized at the date of initial application.

 

ASC 606 requires companies to identify contractual performance obligations and determine whether revenue should be recognized at a point in time or over time based on when control of goods and services transfer to a customer. The Company has performed a detailed review of our contract portfolio and compared historical accounting policies and practices to the new standard. The Company has engaged external resources to assist in the efforts of establishing appropriate presentation and disclosure changes.

 

The Company adopted new revenue recognition guidance using the modified retrospective transition method effective for the quarter ending March 31, 2018, applying the guidance to contracts with customers that were not substantially complete as of January 1, 2018. The financial results for reporting periods after January 1, 2018 will be presented under the new guidance, while financial results for prior periods will continue to be reported in accordance with the prior guidance and our historical accounting policy. The Company has evaluated the impact of the new guidance on a substantial portion of its contracts with customers, including identification of differences that will result from the new requirements. Based on the analysis performed to date, the Company determined that fixed-price contracts, which comprise substantially all of the Company’s revenue, will most often represent a single performance obligation. The Company will measure progress toward completion utilizing the cost-to-cost method, which represents a change from its prior practice of measuring completion based on engineering estimates of the physical percentage completed for the projects. Accordingly, the adoption of ASC 606 may result in a change in the timing of recognition of both contract revenue and cost from its prior practices. In addition, the Company expects to add qualitative and quantitative disclosures around disaggregation of revenue, remaining performance obligation, and other impacts to the Company’s contract revenue balances. The Company does not anticipate that the adoption of ASU 2014-09 will have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.