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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
x
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
 
 
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2016
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: 001-35328
Aegion Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
 
45-3117900
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) 
 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
 
 
 
17988 Edison Avenue, Chesterfield, Missouri
 
63005-1195
(Address of principal executive offices) 
 
(Zip Code)
 
 
 
(636) 530-8000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes x No ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes x No ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer x
 
Accelerated filer ¨
 
 
 
Non-accelerated filer ¨
 
Smaller reporting company ¨
Indicate by checkmark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ¨ No x
There were 34,600,742 shares of common stock, $.01 par value per share, outstanding at July 27, 2016.






TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
 
 
Item 1. Financial Statements (Unaudited):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
PART II—OTHER INFORMATION
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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PART I—FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
Item 1. Financial Statements
AEGION CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except per share amounts)

 
For the Quarters Ended
June 30,
 
For the Six Months Ended 
 June 30,
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
Revenues
$
297,686

 
$
337,096


$
591,594


$
646,262

Cost of revenues
236,496

 
265,043

 
475,990

 
515,019

Gross profit
61,190

 
72,053


115,604


131,243

Operating expenses
50,806

 
57,326

 
101,531

 
106,410

Acquisition-related expenses
704

 

 
1,735

 
323

Restructuring charges
1,535

 
204

 
8,332

 
862

Operating income
8,145

 
14,523

 
4,006

 
23,648

Other income (expense):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest expense
(3,641
)
 
(2,989
)
 
(7,256
)
 
(6,221
)
Interest income
128

 
78

 
160

 
204

Other
(498
)
 
778

 
(1,471
)
 
(2,001
)
Total other expense
(4,011
)
 
(2,133
)
 
(8,567
)
 
(8,018
)
Income (loss) before taxes on income
4,134

 
12,390

 
(4,561
)
 
15,630

Taxes (benefit) on income
941

 
3,542

 
(3,805
)
 
5,410

Net income (loss)
3,193

 
8,848

 
(756
)
 
10,220

Non-controlling interests (income) loss
229

 
(164
)
 
386

 
(177
)
Net income (loss) attributable to Aegion Corporation
$
3,422

 
$
8,684

 
$
(370
)
 
$
10,043

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Earnings (loss) per share attributable to Aegion Corporation:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
$
0.10

 
$
0.24

 
$
(0.01
)
 
$
0.27

Diluted
$
0.10

 
$
0.24

 
$
(0.01
)
 
$
0.27


The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

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AEGION CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(Unaudited)
(in thousands)

For the Quarters Ended
June 30,
 
For the Six Months Ended
June 30,

2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
Net income (loss)
$
3,193

 
$
8,848

 
$
(756
)
 
$
10,220

Other comprehensive income (loss):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Currency translation adjustments
(399
)
 
(2,379
)
 
(957
)
 
(18,475
)
Pension activity, net of tax (1)
(52
)
 
(25
)
 
(173
)
 
(4
)
Deferred gain (loss) on hedging activity, net of tax (2)
(486
)
 
(25
)
 
(4,059
)
 
384

Total comprehensive income (loss)
2,256

 
6,419

 
(5,945
)
 
(7,875
)
Comprehensive loss attributable to non-controlling interests
313

 
497

 
228

 
1,491

Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Aegion Corporation
$
2,569

 
$
6,916

 
$
(5,717
)
 
$
(6,384
)
__________________________
(1) 
Amounts presented net of tax of $(13) and $(6) for the quarters ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively, and $(43) and $(1) for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively.
(2) 
Amounts presented net of tax of $(325) and $(14) for the quarters ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively, and $(2,717) and $256 for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively.

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

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AEGION CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except share amounts)
 
June 30, 
 2016
 
December 31, 
 2015
Assets
 
 
 
Current assets
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
110,792

 
$
209,253

Restricted cash
5,299

 
5,796

Receivables, net of allowances of $7,646 and $14,524, respectively
189,652

 
200,883

Retainage
37,687

 
37,285

Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings
93,754

 
89,141

Inventories
61,932

 
47,779

Prepaid expenses and other current assets
72,607

 
66,999

Assets held for sale

 
21,060

Total current assets
571,723

 
678,196

Property, plant & equipment, less accumulated depreciation
153,741

 
144,833

Other assets
 
 
 
Goodwill
297,223

 
249,120

Identified intangible assets, less accumulated amortization
202,073

 
174,118

Deferred income tax assets
3,432

 
2,130

Other assets
6,736

 
5,616

Total other assets
509,464

 
430,984

Total Assets
$
1,234,928

 
$
1,254,013

 
 
 
 
Liabilities and Equity
 
 
 
Current liabilities
 
 
 
Accounts payable
$
63,876

 
$
72,732

Accrued expenses
103,686

 
112,951

Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings
96,171

 
87,475

Current maturities of long-term debt and line of credit
17,646

 
17,648

Liabilities held for sale

 
6,961

Total current liabilities
281,379

 
297,767

Long-term debt, less current maturities
361,221

 
333,480

Deferred income tax liabilities
20,608

 
19,386

Other non-current liabilities
11,234

 
8,824

Total liabilities
674,442

 
659,457

 
 
 
 
(See Commitments and Contingencies: Note 10)


 


 
 
 
 
Equity
 
 
 
Preferred stock, undesignated, $.10 par – shares authorized 2,000,000; none outstanding

 

Common stock, $.01 par – shares authorized 125,000,000; shares issued and outstanding 34,720,534 and 36,053,499, respectively
347

 
361

Additional paid-in capital
180,394

 
199,951

Retained earnings
425,204

 
425,574

Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(53,208
)
 
(47,861
)
Total stockholders’ equity
552,737

 
578,025

Non-controlling interests
7,749

 
16,531

Total equity
560,486

 
594,556

Total Liabilities and Equity
$
1,234,928

 
$
1,254,013


The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

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AEGION CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY
(Unaudited)
(in thousands, except number of shares)
 
Common Stock
 
Additional
Paid-In
Capital
 
Retained
Earnings
 
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Loss
 
Non-
Controlling
Interests
 
Total
Equity
 
Shares
 
Amount
 
 
 
 
 
BALANCE, December 31, 2014
37,360,515

 
$
374

 
$
217,289

 
$
433,641

 
$
(24,669
)
 
$
18,450

 
$
645,085

Net income

 

 

 
10,043

 

 
177

 
10,220

Issuance of common stock upon stock option exercises
100,191

 
1

 
1,120

 

 

 

 
1,121

Issuance of shares pursuant to restricted stock units
10,856

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issuance of shares pursuant to deferred stock unit awards
12,819

 

 

 

 

 

 

Forfeitures of restricted shares
(45,207
)
 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares repurchased and retired
(1,211,333
)
 
(13
)
 
(21,913
)
 

 

 

 
(21,926
)
Equity-based compensation expense

 

 
4,582

 

 

 

 
4,582

Currency translation adjustment and derivative transactions, net

 

 

 

 
(16,781
)
 
(1,314
)
 
(18,095
)
BALANCE, June 30, 2015
36,227,841

 
$
362

 
$
201,078

 
$
443,684

 
$
(41,450
)
 
$
17,313

 
$
620,987

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
BALANCE, December 31, 2015
36,053,499

 
$
361

 
$
199,951

 
$
425,574

 
$
(47,861
)
 
$
16,531

 
$
594,556

Net loss

 

 

 
(370
)
 

 
(386
)
 
(756
)
Issuance of common stock upon stock option exercises
18,193

 

 
13

 

 

 

 
13

Issuance of shares pursuant to restricted stock units
12,313

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issuance of shares pursuant to deferred stock unit awards
18,272

 

 

 

 

 

 

Forfeitures of restricted shares
(16,494
)
 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares repurchased and retired
(1,365,249
)
 
(14
)
 
(25,186
)
 

 

 

 
(25,200
)
Equity-based compensation expense

 

 
5,616

 

 

 


 
5,616

Sale of non-controlling interest

 

 

 

 

 
(7,278
)
 
(7,278
)
Distributions to non-controlling interests

 

 

 

 

 
(1,276
)
 
(1,276
)
Currency translation adjustment and derivative transactions, net

 

 

 

 
(5,347
)
 
158

 
(5,189
)
BALANCE, June 30, 2016
34,720,534

 
$
347

 
$
180,394

 
$
425,204

 
$
(53,208
)
 
$
7,749

 
$
560,486


The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

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AEGION CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Unaudited) (in thousands)
 
For the Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
2016
 
2015
Cash flows from operating activities:
 
 
 
Net income (loss)
$
(756
)
 
$
10,220

Adjustments to reconcile to net cash provided by operating activities:
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
23,155

 
21,097

Gain on sale of fixed assets
(1,225
)
 
(970
)
Equity-based compensation expense
5,616

 
4,582

Deferred income taxes
(1,054
)
 
2,001

Non-cash restructuring charges
276

 
1,212

Loss on sale of businesses

 
2,864

Loss on foreign currency transactions
1,638

 
424

Other
889

 
(1,391
)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities (net of acquisitions):
 
 
 
Restricted cash related to operating activities
1,693

 
(1,128
)
Receivables net, retainage and costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings
16,027

 
(6,410
)
Inventories
(311
)
 
1,377

Prepaid expenses and other assets
(4,056
)
 
(221
)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
(37,908
)
 
3,702

Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings
5,409

 
21,021

Other operating
512

 
49

Net cash provided by operating activities
9,905

 
58,429

 
 
 
 
Cash flows from investing activities:
 
 
 
Capital expenditures
(19,445
)
 
(12,087
)
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets
2,426

 
1,186

Patent expenditures
(911
)
 
(1,576
)
Restricted cash related to investing activities
(1,086
)
 

Purchase of Underground Solutions, Inc., net of cash acquired
(85,167
)
 

Purchase of Fyfe Europe S.A. and related companies
(2,800
)
 

Purchase of CIPP business of Leif M. Jensen A/S
(3,235
)
 

Purchase of Schultz Mechanical Contractors, Inc.

 
(6,878
)
Sale of interest in Bayou Perma-Pipe Canada, Ltd., net of cash disposed
4,599

 

Payment to Fyfe Asia sellers for final net working capital

 
(5
)
Net cash used in investing activities
(105,619
)
 
(19,360
)
 
 
 
 
Cash flows from financing activities:
 
 
 
Proceeds from issuance of common stock upon stock option exercises, including tax effects
13

 
1,299

Repurchase of common stock
(25,200
)
 
(21,926
)
Distributions to non-controlling interests
(1,276
)
 

Payment of contingent consideration related to acquisition of Schultz Mechanical Contractors, Inc.
(500
)
 

Proceeds on notes payable

 
1,505

Principal payments on notes payable

 
(1,875
)
Proceeds from line of credit
37,000

 
26,000

Payments on line of credit
(1,000
)
 

Principal payments on long-term debt
(8,750
)
 
(39,593
)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
287

 
(34,590
)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
(5,477
)
 
(6,372
)
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents for the period
(100,904
)

(1,893
)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year
211,696

 
174,965

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
$
110,792

 
$
173,072

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

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AEGION CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(Unaudited)
1.    GENERAL
The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements of Aegion Corporation and its subsidiaries (collectively, “Aegion” or the “Company”) reflect all adjustments (consisting only of normal recurring adjustments) that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a fair statement of the Company’s financial position, results of operations and cash flows for the dates and periods presented. Results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected during the remainder of the current year or for any future period. All significant intercompany related accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
The consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2015, which is derived from the audited consolidated financial statements, and the interim unaudited consolidated financial statements included herein have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”), the requirements of Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X and, consequently, do not include all information or footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements or all the disclosures normally made in an Annual Report on Form 10-K. Accordingly, the unaudited consolidated financial statements included herein should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements and footnotes included in the Company’s 2015 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 29, 2016.

Acquisitions/Strategic Initiatives/Divestitures
2016 Restructuring
On January 4, 2016, the Company’s board of directors approved a restructuring plan (the “2016 Restructuring”) to reduce the Company’s exposure to the upstream oil markets and to reduce consolidated expenses. As part of management’s ongoing assessment of its energy-related businesses, the Company determined that the persistent low price of oil was expected to create market challenges for the foreseeable future, including reduced customer spending in 2016. The Company substantially completed its 2016 Restructuring objectives in the first six months of 2016, including repositioning Energy Services’ upstream operations in California, reducing Corrosion Protection’s upstream exposure by divesting its interest in a Canadian pipe coating joint venture, right-sizing Corrosion Protection to compete more effectively and reducing corporate and other operating costs. The 2016 Restructuring is expected to reduce consolidated annual expenses by approximately $17.0 million, most of which is expected to be realized in 2016, primarily through headcount reductions and office closures. See Note 3.
Infrastructure Solutions Segment (“Infrastructure Solutions”)
On June 2, 2016, the Company acquired the cured-in-place pipe (“CIPP”) contracting operations of Leif M. Jensen A/S (“LMJ”), a Danish company and the Insituform licensee in Denmark since 2011. The purchase price was €2.9 million, approximately $3.2 million.
On May 13, 2016, the Company acquired the operations and territories of Fyfe Europe S.A. and related companies (“Fyfe Europe”) for a purchase price of $3.0 million. Fyfe Europe held rights to provide Fibrwrap® product engineering and support to installers and applicators of fiber reinforced polymer (“FRP”) systems in 72 countries throughout Europe, Middle East and North Africa. The acquisition of these territories now provides the Company with worldwide rights to market, manufacture and install the patented Tyfo® Fibrwrap® FRP technology for strengthening, repair and restoration of masonry, concrete, steel and wooden infrastructures.
On February 18, 2016, the Company acquired Underground Solutions, Inc. and its subsidiary, Underground Solutions Technologies Group, Inc. (collectively, “Underground Solutions”), for a purchase price of $85.0 million plus an additional $5.3 million for the value of the estimated tax benefits associated with Underground Solutions’ net operating loss carry forwards. The purchase price is subject to post-closing working capital adjustments and post-closing adjustments to the value of the net operating loss tax asset. The purchase price included $6.3 million held in escrow as security for the post-closing purchase price adjustments and post-closing indemnification obligations of Underground Solutions’ previous owners. The transaction was funded partially from the Company’s cash balances and partially from borrowings under the Company’s revolving credit facility. To supplement the domestic cash balances, the Company repatriated approximately $30.4 million from foreign subsidiaries to assist in funding the transaction, incurring approximately $3.5 million in additional taxes, a reserve for which was included in the Company’s tax provision amounts for 2015. Underground Solutions provides infrastructure technologies for water, sewer and conduit applications.

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In February 2015, the Company sold its wholly-owned subsidiary, Video Injection - Insituform SAS (“VII”), the Company’s French CIPP contracting operation, to certain employees of VII. In connection with the sale, the Company entered into a five-year exclusive tube supply agreement whereby VII will purchase liners from Insituform Linings Limited. VII will also be entitled to continue to use its trade name based on a trade mark license granted for the same five-year time period. The sale resulted in a loss of approximately $2.9 million that was recorded to other income (expense) in the Consolidated Statement of Operations during the first quarter of 2015.
On October 6, 2014, the Company’s board of directors approved a realignment and restructuring plan (the “2014 Restructuring”) which included the decision to exit Insituform’s contracting markets in France, Switzerland, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Singapore. The Company has substantially completed all of the aforementioned objectives related to the 2014 Restructuring. See Note 3.
Corrosion Protection Segment (“Corrosion Protection”)
On February 1, 2016, the Company sold its fifty-one percent (51%) interest in its Canadian pipe-coating joint venture, Bayou Perma-Pipe Canada, Ltd. (“BPPC”), to its joint venture partner, Perma-Pipe, Inc. The sale price was US $9.6 million, which consisted of a US $7.6 million payment at closing and a US $2.0 million promissory note, which was paid on July 28, 2016. BPPC served as the Company’s pipe coating and insulation operation in Canada. The sale of its interest in BPPC was part of a broader effort by the Company to reduce its exposure in the North American upstream market in light of its expectations for a prolonged low oil price environment. As a result of the sale, the Company recognized a pre-tax, non-cash charge of approximately $0.6 million at December 31, 2015 to reflect the expected loss on the sale of the business. This loss was derived primarily from the release of cumulative currency translation adjustments and was recorded to other income (expense) in the Consolidated Statement of Operations.
In July 2015, the Company paid $0.7 million to the sellers of CRTS, Inc. (“CRTS”) related to contingent consideration achieved during the year ended December 31, 2013. This amount was fully accrued as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014. Also, in June 2015, the Company finalized the settlement of escrow claims made pursuant to the CRTS purchase agreement. As a result of the settlement, the Company received proceeds of approximately $1.0 million in July 2015, of which $0.2 million was recorded as an offset to operating expenses and the remaining $0.8 million was recorded to other income (expense) in the Consolidated Statement of Operations for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2015.
Energy Services Segment (“Energy Services”)
On March 1, 2015, the Company acquired Schultz Mechanical Contractors, Inc. (“Schultz”), a California corporation, for a total purchase price of $7.7 million. Schultz primarily services customers in California and Arizona and is a provider of piping installations, concrete construction and excavation and trenching services to the downstream and upstream oil and gas markets.
Purchase Price Accounting
During the second quarter of 2016, the Company determined its preliminary accounting for Fyfe Europe and LMJ, and substantially completed its accounting for Underground Solutions, with the exception of final working capital and net operating loss tax asset adjustments. Purchase price accounting related to Schultz was finalized in the first quarter of 2016. As the Company completes its final accounting for the Underground Solutions, Fyfe Europe and LMJ acquisitions, future adjustments related to working capital, deferred income taxes and goodwill could occur. The goodwill and definite-lived intangible assets associated with the Schultz, Fyfe Europe and LMJ acquisitions are deductible for tax purposes; whereas, the goodwill and definite-lived intangible assets associated with the Underground Solutions acquisition are not deductible for tax purposes.
Underground Solutions, Fyfe Europe, LMJ and Schultz made the following contributions to the Company’s revenues and profits (in thousands):
 
Quarter Ended
June 30, 2016
 
Quarter Ended
June 30, 2015
 
Underground
Solutions(1)
 
Fyfe
Europe
 
LMJ
 
Schultz(2)
 
Schultz(3)
Revenues
$
10,977

 
$
8

 
$
1,333

 
$
5,611

 
$
3,970

Net loss
(1,638
)
 
(98
)
 
(87
)
 
(59
)
 
(19
)
_____________________
(1) 
The reported net loss for Underground Solutions for the quarter ended June 30, 2016 includes inventory step up expense of $2.4 million, recognized as part of the accounting for business combinations, and an allocation of corporate expenses of $1.3 million.
(2) 
The reported net loss for Schultz for the quarter ended June 30, 2016 includes an allocation of corporate expenses of $0.3 million.
(3) 
The reported net loss for Schultz for the quarter ended June 30, 2015 includes an allocation of corporate expenses of $0.2 million.

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Six Months Ended
June 30, 2016
 
Six Months Ended
June 30, 2015
 
Underground
Solutions(1)
 
Fyfe
Europe
 
LMJ
 
Schultz(2)
 
Schultz(3)
Revenues
$
15,643

 
$
8

 
$
1,333

 
$
10,321

 
$
4,487

Net loss
(1,762
)
 
(98
)
 
(87
)
 
(400
)
 
(26
)
_____________________
(1) 
The reported net loss for Underground Solutions for the six months ended June 30, 2016 includes inventory step up expense of $3.6 million, recognized as part of the accounting for business combinations, and an allocation of corporate expenses of $1.3 million.
(2) 
The reported net loss for Schultz for the six months ended June 30, 2016 includes charges related to the 2016 Restructuring of $0.2 million and an allocation of corporate expenses of $0.3 million.
(3) 
The reported net loss for Schultz for the six months ended June 30, 2015 includes an allocation of corporate expenses of $0.2 million.
The following unaudited pro forma summary presents combined information of the Company as if the Underground Solutions, Fyfe Europe, LMJ and Schultz acquisitions had occurred at the beginning of the year preceding their acquisition (in thousands, except earnings (loss) per share):
 
Quarters Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,

2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
Revenues
$
299,165

 
$
350,953

 
$
599,059

 
$
668,068

Net income (loss) attributable to Aegion Corporation (1)
3,458

 
9,665

 
(196
)
 
10,266

Earnings (loss) per share
$
0.10

 
$
0.26

 
$
(0.01
)
 
$
0.28

_____________________
(1) 
Includes pro-forma adjustments for depreciation and amortization associated with acquired tangible and intangible assets, as if those assets were recorded at the beginning of the year preceding the acquisition date.
The transaction purchase price to acquire Underground Solutions was $88.7 million, which included: (i) a payment at closing of $85.0 million; (ii) a payment of $5.3 million for the value of the estimated tax benefits associated with Underground Solutions’ net operating loss carry forwards; and (iii) preliminary working capital adjustments of $1.6 million (payable to the Company).
The transaction purchase price to acquire Fyfe Europe was $3.0 million, which represented cash consideration paid at closing of $2.8 million plus $0.2 million of deferred contingent consideration.
The purchase price to acquire LMJ was €2.9 million, approximately $3.2 million, which was paid at closing.
Total cash consideration recorded to acquire Schultz was $6.7 million, which was funded by the Company’s cash reserves. The cash consideration included the purchase price paid at closing of $7.1 million less working capital adjustments of $0.4 million. The total purchase price was $7.7 million, which represented the cash consideration of $6.7 million plus $1.0 million of deferred contingent consideration. During the first quarter of 2016, $0.5 million of the contingent consideration was paid to the previous owners.

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The following table summarizes the fair value of identified assets and liabilities of the Underground Solutions, Fyfe Europe, LMJ and Schultz acquisitions at their respective acquisition dates (in thousands):
 
Underground
Solutions
 
Fyfe
Europe
 
LMJ
 
Schultz
Cash
$
3,630

 
$

 
$

 
$

Receivables and cost and estimated earnings in excess of billings
6,339

 

 

 
1,086

Inventories
12,629

 

 
504

 

Prepaid expenses and other current assets
587

 

 

 
19

Property, plant and equipment
2,755

 
50

 
1,194

 
162

Identified intangible assets
33,740

 
513

 
795

 
3,060

Deferred income tax assets
12,967

 

 

 

Other assets
29

 

 

 

Accounts payable
(4,653
)
 

 

 
(663
)
Accrued expenses
(5,274
)
 

 

 

Billings in excess of cost and estimated earnings
(2,943
)
 

 

 

Deferred income tax liabilities
(14,924
)
 

 

 

Total identifiable net assets
$
44,882

 
$
563

 
$
2,493

 
$
3,664


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total consideration recorded
$
88,681

 
$
3,000

 
$
3,235

 
$
7,662

Less: total identifiable net assets
44,882

 
563

 
2,493

 
3,664

Goodwill at June 30, 2016
$
43,799

 
$
2,437

 
$
742

 
$
3,998


2.    ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Revenues
Revenues include construction, engineering and installation revenues that are recognized using the percentage-of-completion method of accounting in the ratio of costs incurred to estimated final costs. Revenues from change orders, extra work and variations in the scope of work are recognized when it is probable that they will result in additional contract revenue and when the amount can be reliably estimated. Contract costs include all direct material and labor costs and those indirect costs related to contract performance, such as indirect labor, supplies, tools and equipment costs. The Company expenses all pre-contract costs in the period these costs are incurred. Since the financial reporting of these contracts depends on estimates, which are assessed continually during the term of these contracts, recognized revenues and profit are subject to revisions as the contract progresses to completion. Revisions in profit estimates are reflected in the period in which the facts that give rise to the revision become known. If material, the effects of any changes in estimates are disclosed in the notes to the consolidated financial statements. When estimates indicate that a loss will be incurred on a contract, a provision for the expected loss is recorded in the period in which the loss becomes evident. Any revenue recognized is only to the extent costs have been recognized in the period. Additionally, the Company expenses all costs for unpriced change orders in the period in which they are incurred.
Revenues from the Company’s Energy Services segment are derived mainly from multiple engineering and construction type contracts, as well as maintenance contracts, under multi-year long-term master service agreements and alliance contracts. Businesses within the Company’s Energy Services segment enter into customer contracts that contain three principal types of pricing provisions: time and materials, cost plus fixed fee and fixed price. Although the terms of these contracts vary, most are made pursuant to cost reimbursable contracts on a time and materials basis under which revenues are recorded based on costs incurred at agreed upon contractual rates. These businesses also perform services on a cost plus fixed fee basis under which revenues are recorded based upon costs incurred at agreed upon rates and a proportionate amount of the fixed fee or percentage stipulated in the contract.

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Foreign Currency Translation
Net foreign exchange transaction losses of $0.5 million and $0.4 million for the quarters ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively, and $1.6 million and $0.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively, are included in other income (expense) in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
For the Company’s international subsidiaries, the local currency is generally the functional currency. Assets and liabilities of these subsidiaries are translated into U.S. dollars using rates in effect at the balance sheet date while revenues and expenses are translated into U.S. dollars using average exchange rates. The cumulative translation adjustment resulting from changes in exchange rates are included in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) in total stockholders’ equity.
The Company’s accumulated other comprehensive income is comprised of three main components: (i) currency translation; (ii) derivatives; and (iii) gains and losses associated with the Company’s defined benefit plan in the United Kingdom.
As of June 30, 2016 and 2015, the Company had accumulated comprehensive income (loss) of $(46.8) million and $(41.0) million, respectively, related to currency translation adjustments; $(7.0) million and $0.1 million, respectively, related to derivative transactions; and $0.6 million and $(0.5) million, respectively, related to pension activity in accumulated other comprehensive income.
Taxation
The Company provides for estimated income taxes payable or refundable on current year income tax returns as well as the estimated future tax effects attributable to temporary differences and carryforwards, based upon enacted tax laws and tax rates, and in accordance with FASB ASC 740, Income Taxes (“FASB ASC 740”). FASB ASC 740 also requires that a valuation allowance be recorded against any deferred tax assets that are not likely to be realized in the future. Refer to Note 9 for additional information regarding taxes on income.
Purchase Price Accounting
The Company accounts for its acquisitions in accordance with FASB ASC 805, Business Combinations. The base cash purchase price plus the estimated fair value of any non-cash or contingent consideration given for an acquired business is allocated to the assets acquired (including identified intangible assets) and liabilities assumed based on the estimated fair values of such assets and liabilities. The excess of the total consideration over the aggregate net fair values assigned is recorded as goodwill. Contingent consideration, if any, is recognized as a liability as of the acquisition date with subsequent adjustments recorded in the consolidated statements of operations. Indirect and general expenses related to business combinations are expensed as incurred.
The Company typically determines the fair value of tangible and intangible assets acquired in a business combination using independent valuations that rely on management’s estimates of inputs and assumptions that a market participant would use. Key assumptions include cash flow projections, growth rates, asset lives, and discount rates based on an analysis of weighted average cost of capital.
Long-Lived Assets
Property, plant and equipment and other identified intangibles (primarily customer relationships, patents and acquired technologies, trademarks, licenses and non-compete agreements) are recorded at cost, net of accumulated depreciation and impairment, and, except for goodwill and certain trademarks, are depreciated or amortized on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives. Changes in circumstances such as technological advances, changes to the Company’s business model or changes in the Company’s capital strategy can result in the actual useful lives differing from the Company’s estimates. If the Company determines that the useful life of its property, plant and equipment or its identified intangible assets should be changed, the Company would depreciate or amortize the net book value in excess of the salvage value over its revised remaining useful life, thereby increasing or decreasing depreciation or amortization expense.
Long-lived assets, including property, plant and equipment and other intangibles, are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Such impairment tests are based on a comparison of undiscounted cash flows to the recorded value of the asset. The estimate of cash flow is based upon, among other things, assumptions about expected future operating performance. The Company’s estimates of undiscounted cash flow may differ from actual cash flow due to, among other things, technological changes, economic conditions, changes to its business model or changes in its operating performance. If the sum of the undiscounted cash flows (excluding interest) is less than the carrying value, the Company recognizes an impairment loss, measured as the amount by which the carrying value exceeds the fair value of the asset.

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Goodwill
Acquisitions treated as a business combination generally result in goodwill related to, among other things, synergies, acquired workforce, growth opportunities and market potential. Under FASB ASC 350, the Company assesses recoverability of goodwill on an annual basis or when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of goodwill may not be recoverable. An impairment charge will be recognized to the extent that the implied fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value. Factors that could potentially trigger an impairment review include (but are not limited to):
significant underperformance of a reporting unit relative to expected, historical or forecasted operating results;
significant negative industry or economic trends;
significant changes in the strategy for a segment including extended slowdowns in the reporting unit’s market;
a decrease in market capitalization below the Company’s book value; and
a significant change in regulations.
Whether during the annual impairment assessment or during a trigger-based impairment review, the Company determines the fair value of its reporting units and compares such fair value to the carrying value of those reporting units to determine if there are any indications of goodwill impairment.
Fair value of reporting units is determined using a combination of two valuation methods: a market approach and an income approach with each method given equal weight in determining the fair value assigned to each reporting unit. Absent an indication of fair value from a potential buyer or similar specific transaction, the Company believes the use of these two methods provides a reasonable estimate of a reporting unit’s fair value. Assumptions common to both methods are operating plans and economic outlooks, which are used to forecast future revenues, earnings and after-tax cash flows for each reporting unit. These assumptions are applied consistently for both methods.
The market approach estimates fair value by first determining earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”) multiples for comparable publicly-traded companies with similar characteristics of the reporting unit. The EBITDA multiples for comparable companies are based upon current enterprise value. The enterprise value is based upon current market capitalization and includes a control premium. The Company believes this approach is appropriate because it provides a fair value estimate using multiples from entities with operations and economic characteristics comparable to its reporting units.
The income approach is based on forecasted future (debt-free) cash flows that are discounted to present value using factors that consider timing and risk of future cash flows. The Company believes this approach is appropriate because it provides a fair value estimate based upon the reporting unit’s expected long-term operating cash flow performance. Discounted cash flow projections are based on financial forecasts developed from operating plans and economic outlooks, growth rates, estimates of future expected changes in operating margins, terminal value growth rates, future capital expenditures and changes in working capital requirements. Estimates of discounted cash flows may differ from actual cash flows due to, among other things, changes in economic conditions, changes to business models, changes in the Company’s weighted average cost of capital, or changes in operating performance.
The discount rate applied to the estimated future cash flows is one of the most significant assumptions utilized under the income approach. The Company determines the appropriate discount rate for each of its reporting units based on the weighted average cost of capital (“WACC”) for each individual reporting unit. The WACC takes into account both the pre-tax cost of debt and cost of equity (a major component of the cost of equity is the current risk-free rate on twenty year U.S. Treasury bonds). As each reporting unit has a different risk profile based on the nature of its operations, including market-based factors, the WACC for each reporting unit may differ. Accordingly, the WACCs are adjusted, as appropriate, to account for company-specific risks associated with each reporting unit.
Investments in Affiliated Companies
Investments in entities in which the Company does not have control or is not the primary beneficiary of a variable interest entity, and for which the Company has 20% to 50% ownership or has the ability to exert significant influence, have historically been accounted for by the equity method. At June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the Company did not own any investments in affiliated companies.
Investments in Variable Interest Entities
The Company evaluates all transactions and relationships with variable interest entities (“VIE”) to determine whether the Company is the primary beneficiary of the entities in accordance with FASB ASC 810, Consolidation.

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The Company’s overall methodology for evaluating transactions and relationships under the VIE requirements includes the following two steps:
determine whether the entity meets the criteria to qualify as a VIE; and
determine whether the Company is the primary beneficiary of the VIE.
In performing the first step, the significant factors and judgments that the Company considers in making the determination as to whether an entity is a VIE include:
the design of the entity, including the nature of its risks and the purpose for which the entity was created, to determine the variability that the entity was designed to create and distribute to its interest holders;
the nature of the Company’s involvement with the entity;
whether control of the entity may be achieved through arrangements that do not involve voting equity;
whether there is sufficient equity investment at risk to finance the activities of the entity; and
whether parties other than the equity holders have the obligation to absorb expected losses or the right to receive residual returns.
If the Company identifies a VIE based on the above considerations, it then performs the second step and evaluates whether it is the primary beneficiary of the VIE by considering the following significant factors and judgments:
whether the entity has the power to direct the activities of a variable interest entity that most significantly impact the entity’s economic performance; and
whether the entity has the obligation to absorb losses of the entity that could potentially be significant to the variable interest entity or the right to receive benefits from the entity that could potentially be significant to the variable interest entity.
Based on its evaluation of the above factors and judgments, as of June 30, 2016, the Company consolidated any VIEs in which it was the primary beneficiary.
Financial data for consolidated variable interest entities are summarized in the following table (in thousands):
Balance sheet data
June 30, 
 2016
(1)
 
December 31, 
 2015
(2)
Current assets
$
33,010

 
$
60,730

Non-current assets
26,574

 
26,316

Current liabilities
12,574

 
24,784

Non-current liabilities
27,906

 
25,728

__________________________
(1) 
Amounts exclude the assets and liabilities of BPPC, which was sold in February 2016.
(2) 
Amounts include $21.1 million of current assets and $7.0 million of current liabilities of BPPC, which were classified as held for sale. See Note 5.
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
Income statement data
    2016 (1)
 
2015
Revenue
$
26,883

 
$
18,295

Gross profit
1,949

 
1,475

Net loss
(3,098
)
 
(767
)
__________________________
(1) 
Includes the results of BPPC through the date of its sale in February 2016.
Newly Issued Accounting Pronouncements
In March 2016, the FASB issued guidance that simplifies several aspects of the accounting for share-based payment awards to employees, including the accounting for income taxes, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities and classification in the statement of cash flows. The standard is effective for public companies for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within those fiscal years. The adoption of this standard is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
In February 2016, the FASB issued guidance that requires lessees to present right-of-use assets and lease liabilities on the balance sheet. The standard is effective for public companies for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018, including

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interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the effect the guidance will have on its financial condition and results of operations.
In November 2015, the FASB issued guidance that requires all deferred tax assets and liabilities, along with any related valuation allowance, to be presented as non-current within the Consolidated Balance Sheet. It is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2016, but early adoption is permitted. The Company currently reports both current and non-current deferred tax assets and liabilities; however, adoption of the guidance is not expected to have a material impact on its presentation of financial condition.
In September 2015, the FASB issued guidance that requires acquirers in a business combination to recognize measurement period adjustments in the reporting period in which the adjustment amounts are determined. This is a change from the previous requirement that the adjustments be recorded retrospectively. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
In August 2014, the FASB issued guidance that requires management to assess the Company’s ability to continue as a going concern and to provide related disclosures in certain circumstances. The standard is effective for public companies for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016 and early adoption is permitted. The adoption of this standard is not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s presentation of its consolidated financial statements.
In May 2014, the FASB issued guidance that supersedes revenue recognition requirements regarding contracts with customers to transfer goods or services or for the transfer of non-financial assets. Under the new guidance, entities are required to recognize revenue in order to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The guidance provides a five-step analysis to be performed on transactions to determine when and how revenue is recognized. This new guidance is effective retroactively in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017. The Company is currently evaluating the effect the guidance will have on its financial condition and results of operations.

3.    RESTRUCTURING
2016 Restructuring
On January 4, 2016, the Company’s board of directors approved the 2016 Restructuring to reduce its exposure to the upstream oil markets and to reduce consolidated expenses. The Company substantially completed its 2016 Restructuring objectives in the first six months of 2016, including repositioning Energy Services’ upstream operations in California, reducing Corrosion Protection’s upstream exposure by divesting its interest in a Canadian pipe coating joint venture, right-sizing Corrosion Protection to compete more effectively, and reducing corporate and other operating costs. The 2016 Restructuring is expected to reduce consolidated annual expenses by approximately $17.0 million, most of which is expected to be realized in 2016, primarily through headcount reductions and office closures. The Company’s previous savings estimate was between $15.0 million and $16.0 million.
As part of the 2016 Restructuring, the Company expects to reduce headcount by approximately 950 employees, or 15.3%, of the Company’s total workforce as of December 31, 2015. Headcount reductions associated with the 2016 Restructuring totaled 930 as of June 30, 2016.
In connection with the 2016 Restructuring, the Company expects to record total estimated pre-tax charges, most of which are cash charges, of approximately $15.0 million, which is an increase from the previous estimate of between $11.0 million to $13.0 million. The increased cost estimate is primarily the result of longer wind-down efforts associated with downsizing the Company’s upstream operations in Energy Services. These charges consist primarily of employee severance, extension of benefits, employment assistance programs, early lease termination and other restructuring costs.
Total pre-tax restructuring charges during the first six months of 2016 were $13.5 million ($9.1 million after tax) and consisted primarily of cash charges. These charges included employee severance, retention, extension of benefits, employment assistance programs and other restructuring costs associated with the restructuring efforts described above.
Estimated remaining costs to be incurred for the 2016 Restructuring are approximately $1.5 million and are expected to be incurred in the second half of 2016. The estimated remaining costs consist primarily of cash charges related to office closures, employee severance, extension of benefits, employment assistance programs and other restructuring costs mainly within Energy Services.


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During the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2016, the Company recorded pre-tax expense related to the 2016 Restructuring as follows (in thousands):
 
Quarter Ended June 30, 2016
 
Infrastructure
Solutions
 
Corrosion
Protection
 
Energy
Services
 
Total
Severance and benefit related costs
$
344

 
$
714

 
$
94

 
$
1,152

Relocation and other moving costs
307

 
62

 
14

 
383

Other restructuring costs (1)
568

 
181

 
1,479

 
2,228

Total pre-tax restructuring charges (2)
$
1,219

 
$
957

 
$
1,587

 
$
3,763

__________________________
(1) 
Primarily includes charges in Energy Services related to the downsizing of the Company’s upstream operations in California.
(2) 
Includes $0.2 million of corporate-related restructuring charges that have been allocated to the reportable segments.

 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2016
 
Infrastructure
Solutions
 
Corrosion
Protection
 
Energy
Services
 
Total
Severance and benefit related costs
$
2,256

 
$
3,134

 
$
1,403

 
$
6,793

Lease termination costs

 

 
969

 
969

Relocation and other moving costs
307

 
62

 
134

 
503

Other restructuring costs (1)
809

 
498

 
3,933

 
5,240

Total pre-tax restructuring charges (2)
$
3,372

 
$
3,694

 
$
6,439

 
$
13,505

__________________________
(1) 
Primarily includes charges in Energy Services related to the downsizing of the Company’s upstream operations in California.
(2) 
Includes $1.2 million of corporate-related restructuring charges that have been allocated to the reportable segments.
2016 Restructuring costs related to severance, other termination benefit costs and early lease termination costs for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2016 were $1.5 million and $8.3 million, respectively, and are reported, along with similar charges for the 2014 Restructuring, on a separate line in the Consolidated Statements of Operations in accordance with FASB ASC 420, Exit or Disposal Cost Obligations.
The following tables summarize all charges related to the 2016 Restructuring recognized in the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2016 as presented in their affected line in the Consolidated Statements of Operations (in thousands):
 
Quarter Ended June 30, 2016
 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2016
 
Non-Cash
Restructuring
Charges
 
Cash
Restructuring
Charges (1)
 
Total
 
Non-Cash
Restructuring
Charges
 
Cash
Restructuring
Charges (1)
 
Total
 
Cost of revenues (2)
$

 
$
10

 
$
10

 
$

 
$
59

 
$
59

Operating expenses (3)
259

 
1,710

 
1,969

 
259

 
4,673

 
4,932

Restructuring charges (4)

 
1,535

 
1,535

 

 
8,265

 
8,265

Other expense (5)
249

 

 
249

 
249

 

 
249

Total pre-tax restructuring charges
$
508

 
$
3,255

 
$
3,763

 
$
508

 
$
12,997

 
$
13,505

__________________________
(1) 
Cash charges consist of charges incurred during the period that will be settled in cash, either during the current period or future periods.
(2) 
All charges for the quarter and six-month period ended June 30, 2016 relate to Corrosion Protection.
(3) 
Includes charges of $0.4 million and $0.6 million for the quarter and six-month period ended June 30, 2016, respectively, related to Infrastructure Solutions. Includes charges of $0.1 million and $0.4 million for the quarter and six-month period ended June 30, 2016, respectively, related to Corrosion Protection. Includes charges of $1.5 million and $3.9 million for the quarter and six-month period ended June 30, 2016, respectively, related to Energy Services.
(4) 
Includes charges of $0.6 million and $2.5 million for the quarter and six-month period ended June 30, 2016, respectively, related to Infrastructure Solutions. Includes charges of $0.8 million and $3.2 million for the quarter and six-month period ended June 30, 2016,

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respectively, related to Corrosion Protection. Includes charges of $0.1 million and $2.5 million for the quarter and six-month period ended June 30, 2016, respectively, related to Energy Services.
(5) 
All charges relate to the release of cumulative currency translation adjustments in Infrastructure Solutions.
The following tables summarize the 2016 Restructuring activity during the first six months of 2016 (in thousands):
 
2016
Charge to
Income
 
Utilized in 2016
 
Reserves at
June 30,
2016
 
 
Cash(1)
 
Non-Cash
 
Severance and benefit related costs
$
6,793

 
$
4,786

 
$

 
$
2,007

Lease termination costs
969

 
969

 

 

Relocation and other moving costs
503

 
322

 

 
181

Other restructuring costs
5,240

 
4,642

 
508

 
90

Total pre-tax restructuring charges
$
13,505

 
$
10,719

 
$
508

 
$
2,278

__________________________
(1) 
Refers to cash utilized to settle charges during the first six months of 2016.

2014 Restructuring
On October 6, 2014, the Company’s board of directors approved the 2014 Restructuring to improve gross margins and profitability over the long term by exiting low-return businesses and reducing the size and cost of the Company’s overhead structure.
The 2014 Restructuring generated annual operating cost savings of approximately $10.8 million, which was in-line with the Company’s initial estimate, and consisted of approximately $8.4 million and $2.4 million of recognized savings within Infrastructure Solutions and Corrosion Protection, respectively. The Company achieved these cost savings by (i) exiting certain unprofitable international locations for the Company’s Insituform business and consolidating the Company’s worldwide Fyfe business with the Company’s global Insituform business, all of which is in Infrastructure Solutions; and (ii) eliminating certain idle facilities in the Company’s Bayou pipe coating operation in Louisiana, which is in Corrosion Protection.
The Company has substantially completed all of the aforementioned objectives related to the 2014 Restructuring. Headcount reductions associated with the 2014 Restructuring totaled 86 as of June 30, 2016. Remaining headcount reductions and cash costs related to the 2014 Restructuring are not expected to be material.
Total pre-tax 2014 Restructuring charges since inception were $60.4 million ($44.8 million after tax) and consisted of non-cash charges totaling $48.3 million and cash charges totaling $12.1 million. The non-cash charges of $48.3 million included (i) $22.2 million related to the impairment of certain long-lived assets and definite-lived intangible assets for Bayou’s pipe coating operation in Louisiana; and (ii) $26.1 million related to impairment of definite-lived intangible assets, allowances for accounts receivable, write-off of certain other current assets and long-lived assets, inventory obsolescence, as well as losses related to the sales of the Company’s CIPP contracting operations in France and Switzerland, which are reported in Infrastructure Solutions. Cash charges totaling $12.1 million included employee severance, retention, extension of benefits, employment assistance programs and other costs associated with the restructuring of Insituform’s European and Asia-Pacific operations and Fyfe’s worldwide business.
While estimated remaining cash costs to be incurred in 2016 for the 2014 Restructuring are not expected to be material, the Company expects to incur additional non-cash charges in 2016, primarily related to the potential release of cumulative currency translation adjustments resulting from the disposal of certain entities as well as the foreign currency impact from settlement of inter-company loans. All such charges will be recognized in Infrastructure Solutions.

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During the quarters ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, the Company recorded pre-tax (income) expense related to the 2014 Restructuring as follows (in thousands):
 
Quarters Ended 
 June 30,
 
Six Months Ended 
 June 30,
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
Severance and benefit related costs
$

 
$
178

 
$
67

 
$
694

Lease termination costs

 
26

 

 
168

Allowances for doubtful accounts
(12
)
 
2,290

 
(353
)
 
1,291

Other restructuring costs (1)
72

 
3,200

 
166

 
7,079

Total pre-tax restructuring charges (reversals) (2)
$
60

 
$
5,694

 
$
(120
)
 
$
9,232

__________________________
(1) 
The quarter and six months ended June 30, 2015 include charges related to the write-off of certain other assets, including the loss on the sale of the CIPP contracting operation in France in February 2015, including the release of cumulative currency translation adjustments, professional fees and certain other restructuring charges.
(2) 
All charges for the quarters and six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 relate to Infrastructure Solutions.
2014 Restructuring costs related to severance, other termination benefit costs and early lease termination costs for the quarters ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 were zero and $0.2 million, respectively, and for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 were $0.1 million and $0.9 million, respectively, and are reported, along with similar charges for the 2016 Restructuring, on a separate line in the Consolidated Statements of Operations in accordance with FASB ASC 420, Exit or Disposal Cost Obligations.
The following tables summarize all charges related to the 2014 Restructuring recognized in the quarters and six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015 as presented in their affected line in the Consolidated Statements of Operations (in thousands):
 
Quarters Ended June 30,
 
2016
 
2015
 
Non-Cash
Restructuring
Charges
(Reversals)
 
Cash
Restructuring
Charges
(Reversals) (1)
 
Total
 
Non-Cash
Restructuring
Charges
(Reversals)
 
Cash
Restructuring
Charges
(Reversals)
 (1)
 
Total
Cost of revenues
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
35

 
$
933

 
$
968

Operating expenses
(20
)
 
80

 
60

 
2,290

 
2,210

 
4,500

Restructuring charges

 

 

 

 
204

 
204

Other expense

 

 

 
246

 
(224
)
 
22

Total pre-tax restructuring charges (reversals) (2)
$
(20
)
 
$
80

 
$
60

 
$
2,571

 
$
3,123

 
$
5,694

__________________________
(1) 
Cash charges consist of charges incurred during the period that will be settled in cash, either during the current period or future periods.
(2) 
All charges relate to Infrastructure Solutions.
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2016
 
2015
 
Non-Cash
Restructuring
Charges
(Reversals)
 
Cash
Restructuring
Charges
(Reversals) (1)
 
Total
 
Non-Cash
Restructuring
Charges
(Reversals)
 
Cash
Restructuring
Charges
(Reversals)
(1)
 
Total
Cost of revenues
$

 
$
(14
)
 
$
(14
)
 
$
(132
)
 
$
1,114

 
$
982

Operating expenses
(361
)
 
59

 
(302
)
 
1,270

 
3,362

 
4,632

Restructuring charges

 
67

 
67

 

 
862

 
862

Other expense (2)
129

 

 
129

 
2,938

 
(182
)
 
2,756

Total pre-tax restructuring charges (reversals) (3)
$
(232
)
 
$
112


$
(120
)
 
$
4,076

 
$
5,156

 
$
9,232

__________________________
(1) 
Cash charges consist of charges incurred during the period that will be settled in cash, either during the current period or future periods.

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(2) 
Charges in the six months ended June 30, 2015 primarily include the loss on sale of the CIPP contracting operation in France in February 2015, including the release of cumulative currency translation adjustments.
(3) 
All charges relate to Infrastructure Solutions.

The following tables summarize the 2014 Restructuring activity during the first six months of 2016 and 2015 (in thousands):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Utilized
 
 
 
Reserves at
December 31,
2015
 
Charge
(Credit)
to Income
 
Foreign Currency Translation
 
Cash(1)
 
Non-Cash
 
Reserves at
June 30,
2016
Severance and benefit related costs
$

 
$
67

 
$

 
$

 
$

 
$
67

Allowances for doubtful accounts
6,605

 
(353
)
 
(17
)
 

 
235

 
6,000

Other restructuring costs
968

 
166

 
17

 
214

 
121

 
816

Total pre-tax restructuring charges (reversals)
$
7,573

 
$
(120
)
 
$

 
$
214

 
$
356

 
$
6,883

__________________________
(1) 
Refers to cash utilized to settle charges, either those reserved at December 31, 2015 or charged to income during the first six months of 2016.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Utilized
 
 
 
Reserves at
December 31,
2014
 
Charge
(Credit)
to Income
 
Foreign Currency Translation
 
Cash(1)
 
Non-Cash
 
Reserves at
June 30,
2015
Severance and benefit related costs
$
466

 
$
694

 
$
(3
)
 
$
975

 
$

 
$
182

Lease termination expenses

 
168

 
(2
)
 
166

 

 

Allowances for doubtful accounts
11,464

 
1,291

 
(72
)
 

 
2,785

 
9,898

Other restructuring costs
2,496

 
7,079

 
(70
)
 
3,541

 
2,852

 
3,112

Total pre-tax restructuring charges
$
14,426

 
$
9,232

 
$
(147
)
 
$
4,682

 
$
5,637

 
$
13,192

__________________________
(1) 
Refers to cash utilized to settle charges, either those reserved at December 31, 2014 or charged to income during the first six months of 2015.

4.    SHARE INFORMATION
Earnings per share have been calculated using the following share information:

Quarters Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,

2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
Weighted average number of common shares used for basic EPS
34,986,905

 
36,468,374

 
35,237,742

 
36,886,777

Effect of dilutive stock options and restricted and deferred stock unit awards
479,860

 
314,797

 

 
266,394

Weighted average number of common shares and dilutive potential common stock used in dilutive EPS
35,466,765

 
36,783,171

 
35,237,742

 
37,153,171

The Company excluded 435,722 stock options and restricted and deferred stock units for the six months ended June 30, 2016 from the diluted earnings per share calculation for the Company’s common stock because of the reported net loss for the period. The Company excluded 160,191 and 164,014 stock options for the quarters ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively, and 160,191 and 286,251 stock options for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively, from the diluted earnings per share calculations for the Company’s common stock because they were anti-dilutive as their exercise prices were greater than the average market price of common shares for each period.


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5.    ASSETS HELD FOR SALE
On December 31, 2015, the Company entered into a definitive agreement to sell its 51% interest in BPPC, a pipe coatings company in Western Canada, to its joint venture partner, Perma-Pipe, Inc. The transaction closed effective February 1, 2016. BPPC was classified as held-for-sale at December 31, 2015. See Note 1 for further discussion of this sale.
The following table provides the components of assets and liabilities held for sale (in thousands):
 
December 31,
2015
Assets held for sale:
 
Total current assets
$
8,559

Property, plant & equipment, less accumulated depreciation
12,501

Total assets held for sale
$
21,060

 
 
Liabilities held for sale:
 
Total current liabilities
$
944

Debt
1,924

Deferred income tax liabilities
1,473

Other liabilities
2,620

Total liabilities held for sale
$
6,961

 
 
Non-controlling interests
$
7,142


6.    GOODWILL AND IDENTIFIED INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Goodwill
The following table presents a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of the Company’s goodwill at January 1, 2016 and June 30, 2016 (in thousands):
 
Infrastructure
Solutions
 
Corrosion
Protection
 
Energy
Services
 
Total
Balance, January 1, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Goodwill, gross
$
190,525

 
$
73,345

 
$
80,246

 
$
344,116

Accumulated impairment losses
(16,069
)
 
(45,400
)
 
(33,527
)
 
(94,996
)
Goodwill, net
174,456

 
27,945

 
46,719

 
249,120

Acquisitions (1)
46,978

 

 

 
46,978

Foreign currency translation
347

 
778

 

 
1,125

Balance, June 30, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Goodwill, gross
237,850

 
74,123

 
80,246

 
392,219

Accumulated impairment losses
(16,069
)
 
(45,400
)
 
(33,527
)
 
(94,996
)
Goodwill, net
$
221,781

 
$
28,723

 
$
46,719

 
$
297,223

__________________________
(1) 
During the first six months of 2016, the Company recorded goodwill of $43.8 million, $2.4 million and $0.7 million related to the acquisitions of Underground Solutions, Fyfe Europe and LMJ, respectively (see Note 1).

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Identified Intangible Assets
Identified intangible assets consisted of the following (in thousands):
(in thousands)
 
 
June 30, 2016
 
December 31, 2015
 
Weighted
Average
Useful
Lives
(Years)
 
Gross Carrying Amount
 
Accumulated Amortization
 
Net Carrying Amount
 
Gross Carrying Amount
 
Accumulated Amortization
 
Net Carrying Amount
License agreements (1)
9.5
 
$
4,451

 
$
(3,361
)
 
$
1,090

 
$
3,893

 
$
(3,275
)
 
$
618

Leases
11.1
 
2,065

 
(838
)
 
1,227

 
2,065

 
(764
)
 
1,301

Trademarks (2)
14.1
 
24,124

 
(7,055
)
 
17,069

 
22,519

 
(6,262
)
 
16,257

Non-competes (3)
2.1
 
1,316

 
(999
)
 
317

 
1,210

 
(945
)
 
265

Customer relationships (4)
11.9
 
185,363

 
(47,798
)
 
137,565

 
164,779

 
(41,967
)
 
122,812

Patents and acquired technology (5)
9.9
 
67,928

 
(23,123
)
 
44,805

 
55,260

 
(22,395
)
 
32,865

 
 
 
$
285,247

 
$
(83,174
)
 
$
202,073

 
$
249,726

 
$
(75,608
)
 
$
174,118

__________________________
(1) 
During the first six months of 2016, the Company recorded license agreements of $0.6 million related to the acquisition of LMJ’s CIPP business (see Note 1).
(2) 
During the first six months of 2016, the Company recorded trademarks of $1.5 million and $0.1 million related to the acquisitions of Underground Solutions and Fyfe Europe, respectively (see Note 1).
(3) 
During the first six months of 2016, the Company recorded non-compete agreements of $0.1 million related to the acquisition of Fyfe Europe (see Note 1).
(4) 
During the first six months of 2016, the Company recorded customer relationships of $19.7 million, $0.3 million and $0.2 million related to the acquisitions of Underground Solutions, Fyfe Europe and LMJ’s CIPP business, respectively (see Note 1).
(5) 
During the first six months of 2016, the Company recorded acquired technology of $12.5 million related to the acquisition of Underground Solutions (see Note 1).
Amortization expense was $4.2 million and $3.2 million for the quarters ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively. and $8.0 million and $6.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Estimated amortization expense by year is as follows (in thousands):
2016
 
$
16,518

2017
 
17,112

2018
 
17,004

2019
 
16,776

2020
 
16,741


7.    LONG-TERM DEBT AND CREDIT FACILITY
Financing Arrangements
Long-term debt, term note and notes payable consisted of the following (in thousands):
 
June 30, 
 2016
 
December 31, 
 2015
Term note, due October 30, 2020, annualized rates of 2.63% and 2.61%, respectively
$
336,875

 
$
345,625

Line of credit, 2.77%
36,000

 

Other notes with interest rates from 3.3% to 6.5%
9,842

 
9,797

Subtotal
382,717

 
355,422

Less – Current maturities and notes payable
17,646

 
17,648

Less – Unamortized loan costs
3,850

 
4,294

Total
$
361,221

 
$
333,480


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In October 2015, the Company entered into an amended and restated $650.0 million senior secured credit facility (the “Credit Facility”) with a syndicate of banks. Bank of America, N.A. served as the sole administrative agent and JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. and U.S. Bank National Association acted as co-syndication agents. Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith Incorporated, JPMorgan Securities LLC and U.S. Bank National Association acted as joint lead arrangers and joint book managers in the syndication of the Credit Facility.
The Credit Facility consists of a $300.0 million five-year revolving line of credit and a $350.0 million five-year term loan facility. The Company drew the entire term loan from the Credit Facility to (i) retire $344.7 million in indebtedness outstanding under the Company’s prior credit facility; (ii) fund expenses associated with the Credit Facility; and (iii) for general corporate purposes.
Generally, interest is charged on the principal amounts outstanding under the Credit Facility at the British Bankers Association LIBOR rate plus an applicable rate ranging from 1.25% to 2.25% depending on the Company’s consolidated leverage ratio. The Company can also opt for an interest rate equal to a base rate (as defined in the credit documents) plus an applicable rate, which also is based on the Company’s consolidated leverage ratio. The applicable LIBOR borrowing rate (LIBOR plus Company’s applicable rate) as of June 30, 2016 was approximately 3.25%.
The Company’s indebtedness at June 30, 2016 consisted of $336.9 million outstanding from the $350.0 million term loan under the Credit Facility and $36.0 million on the line of credit under the Credit Facility. During 2016, the Company (i) borrowed $30.0 million on the line of credit to help fund the acquisition of Underground Solutions; (ii) borrowed $3.0 million on the line of credit to help fund a small acquisition; and (iii) had net borrowings of $3.0 million on the line of credit for international working capital needs. Additionally, the Company designated $9.6 million of debt held by its joint venture partners (representing funds loaned by its joint venture partners) as third-party debt in the consolidated financial statements and held $0.2 million of third-party notes and bank debt at June 30, 2016.
Beginning in the first six months of 2016, FASB ASC 835-30, Interest–Imputation of Interest (“FASB ASC 835-30”) requires a change in the balance sheet presentation of debt issuance costs to be a deduction from the carrying amount of the related debt liability instead of a deferred charge as previously reported. As such, the Company has presented unamortized loan costs of $3.9 million and $4.3 million at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively, as a reduction to long-term debt on the Company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets. Comparable periods have been retrospectively adjusted in accordance with FASB ASC 835-30.
As of June 30, 2016, the Company had $28.9 million in letters of credit issued and outstanding under the Credit Facility. Of such amount, $16.6 million was collateral for the benefit of certain of our insurance carriers and $12.3 million was for letters of credit or bank guarantees of performance or payment obligations of foreign subsidiaries.
The Company’s indebtedness at December 31, 2015 consisted of $345.6 million outstanding from the term loan under the Credit Facility and zero on the line of credit under the Credit Facility. Additionally, the Company designated $9.6 million of debt held by its joint ventures (representing funds loaned by its joint venture partners) as third-party debt in the consolidated financial statements and held $0.1 million of third-party notes and bank debt at December 31, 2015. Further, the Company had $1.9 million in debt listed as held for sale at December 31, 2015 related to the sale of BPPC (see Note 5).
At June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the estimated fair value of the Company’s long-term debt was approximately $376.4 million and $349.1 million, respectively. Fair value was estimated using market rates for debt of similar risk and maturity and a discounted cash flow model, which are based on Level 3 inputs as defined in Note 12.
In October 2015, the Company entered into an interest rate swap agreement for a notional amount of $262.5 million, which is set to expire in October 2020. The notional amount of this swap mirrors the amortization of a $262.5 million portion of the Company’s $350.0 million term loan drawn from the Credit Facility. The swap requires the Company to make a monthly fixed rate payment of 1.46% calculated on the amortizing $262.5 million notional amount, and provides for the Company to receive a payment based upon a variable monthly LIBOR interest rate calculated on the amortizing $262.5 million notional amount. The annualized borrowing rate of the swap at June 30, 2016 was 3.46%. The receipt of the monthly LIBOR-based payment offsets a variable monthly LIBOR-based interest cost on a corresponding $262.5 million portion of the Company’s term loan from the Credit Facility. This interest rate swap is used to partially hedge the interest rate risk associated with the volatility of monthly LIBOR rate movement, and is accounted for as a cash flow hedge. See Note 12.
The Credit Facility is subject to certain financial covenants, including a consolidated financial leverage ratio and consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio. Subject to the specifically defined terms and methods of calculation as set forth in the Credit Facility’s credit agreement, the financial covenant requirements, as of each quarterly reporting period end, are defined as follows:
Consolidated financial leverage ratio compares consolidated funded indebtedness to Credit Facility defined income. The initial maximum amount was not to initially exceed 3.75 to 1.00. In connection with the acquisition of Underground Solutions, the Company executed a one-time election, in accordance with the Credit Agreement, to

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increase the consolidated financial leverage ratio to 4.00 to 1.00 for a period of one year. After which, the ratio will decrease periodically at scheduled reporting periods to not more than 3.75 to 1.00 beginning with the quarter ending March 31, 2017. At June 30, 2016, the Company’s consolidated financial leverage ratio was 3.39 to 1.00 and, using the Credit Facility defined income, the Company had the capacity to borrow up to $70.1 million of additional debt.
Consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio compares Credit Facility defined income to Credit Facility defined fixed charges with a minimum permitted ratio of not less than 1.25 to 1.00. At June 30, 2016, the Company’s fixed charge ratio was 1.58 to 1.00.
At June 30, 2016, the Company was in compliance with all of its debt and financial covenants as required under the Credit Facility.

8.    STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY AND EQUITY COMPENSATION
Share Repurchase Plan
In November 2015, and in connection with the terms of the amended Credit Facility, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $20.0 million of the Company’s common stock to be made during 2015 and 2016. In March 2016, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized the open market repurchase of up to an additional $20.0 million of the Company’s common stock during 2016 following the expiration of the November 2015 program. The Company began repurchasing shares under this new program in April 2016 immediately following completion of the November 2015 program. In addition to the above, the Company has authorization under the Credit Facility to repurchase up to an additional $20.0 million of the Company’s common stock during 2016. Once repurchased, the Company promptly retires such shares.
The Company is also authorized to utilize up to $10.0 million in cash to purchase shares of the Company’s common stock in each calendar year in connection with the Company’s equity compensation programs for employees. The participants in the Company’s equity plans may surrender shares of common stock in satisfaction of tax obligations arising from the vesting of restricted stock awards under such plans and in connection with the exercise of stock option awards. The deemed price paid is the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the Nasdaq Global Select Market on the date that the restricted stock vests or the shares of the Company’s common stock are surrendered in exchange for stock option exercises. The option holder may elect a “net, net” exercise in connection with the exercise of employee stock options such that the option holder receives a number of shares equal to (i) the built-in gain in the option shares divided by the market price of the Company’s common stock on the date of exercise, less (ii) a number of shares equal to the taxes due upon the exercise of the option divided by the market price of the Company’s common stock on the date of exercise. The shares of Company common stock surrendered to the Company for taxes due on the exercise of the option are deemed repurchased by the Company.
During the six months ended June 30, 2016, the Company acquired 1,310,959 shares of the Company’s common stock for $24.1 million ($18.41 average price per share) through the open market repurchase programs discussed above and 54,290 shares of the Company’s common stock for $1.1 million ($19.62 average price per share) in connection with the vesting of restricted stock, restricted stock units and the exercise of stock options. Once repurchased, the Company promptly retired all such shares.
Equity-Based Compensation Plans
In April 2016, the Company’s stockholders approved the 2016 Employee Equity Incentive Plan (the “2016 Employee Plan”), which replaced the 2013 Employee Equity Incentive Plan. The 2016 Employee Plan provides for equity-based compensation awards, including restricted shares of common stock, performance awards, stock options, stock units and stock appreciation rights. The 2016 Employee Plan is administered by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors, which determines eligibility, timing, pricing, amount and other terms or conditions of awards. There are 1,132,739 shares of the Company’s common stock registered for issuance under the 2016 Employee Plan and, at June 30, 2016, 1,110,993 shares of common stock were available for issuance.
In April 2016, the Company’s stockholders also approved the 2016 Director Equity Incentive Plan (the “2016 Director Plan”), which replaced the 2011 Non-Employee Director Equity Incentive Plan. The 2016 Director Plan provides for equity-based compensation awards, including non-qualified stock options and stock units. The Board of Directors administers the 2016 Director Plan and has the authority to establish, amend and rescind any rules and regulations related to the 2016 Director Plan. There are 166,456 shares of the Company’s common stock registered for issuance under the 2016 Director Plan and, at June 30, 2016, 166,456 shares of common stock were available for issuance.

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Stock Awards
Stock awards, which include shares of restricted stock, restricted stock units and restricted performance units, are awarded from time to time to executive officers and certain key employees of the Company. Stock award compensation is recorded based on the award date fair value and charged to expense ratably through the requisite service period. The forfeiture of unvested restricted stock, restricted stock units and restricted performance units causes the reversal of all previous expense recorded as a reduction of current period expense.
A summary of the stock award activity is as follows:
 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2016
 
Stock Awards
 
Weighted
Average
Award Date
Fair Value
Outstanding at January 1, 2016
1,275,707

 
$
19.60

Restricted shares awarded

 

Restricted stock units awarded
316,107

 
18.41

Performance stock units awarded
244,937

 
18.35

Restricted shares distributed
(148,641
)
 
23.55

Restricted stock units distributed
(12,313
)
 
21.12

Performance stock units distributed

 

Restricted shares forfeited
(16,494
)
 
23.50

Restricted stock units forfeited
(59,210
)
 
17.59

Performance stock units forfeited
(51,903
)
 
18.50

Outstanding at June 30, 2016
1,548,190

 
$
18.84

Expense associated with stock awards was $2.4 million and $2.0 million for the quarters ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively, and $4.7 million and $3.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively. Unrecognized pre-tax expense of $17.5 million related to stock awards is expected to be recognized over the weighted average remaining service period of 2.10 years for awards outstanding at June 30, 2016.
Deferred Stock Unit Awards
Deferred stock units are generally awarded to directors of the Company and represent the Company’s obligation to transfer one share of the Company’s common stock to the grantee at a future date and are generally fully vested on the date of grant. The expense related to the issuance of deferred stock units is recorded as of the date of the award.
A summary of deferred stock unit activity is as follows:
 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2016

Deferred
Stock
Units

Weighted
Average
Award Date
Fair Value
Outstanding at January 1, 2016
247,219

 
$
19.92

Awarded
43,782

 
21.26

Distributed
(18,272
)
 
22.33

Outstanding at June 30, 2016
272,729

 
$
19.91

Expense associated with awards of deferred stock units was $0.9 million and $0.9 million for the quarters and six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively.
Stock Options
Stock options on the Company’s common stock are awarded from time to time to executive officers and certain key employees of the Company. Stock options granted generally have a term of seven to ten years and an exercise price equal to the market value of the underlying common stock on the date of grant.

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A summary of stock option activity is as follows:
 
Six Months Ended June 30, 2016

Shares

Weighted
Average
Exercise
Price
Outstanding at January 1, 2016
288,383

 
$
21.73

Granted

 

Exercised
(18,193
)
 
16.80

Canceled/Expired
(1,836
)
 
25.58

Outstanding at June 30, 2016
268,354

 
$
22.04

Exercisable at June 30, 2016
268,354

 
$
22.04

Expense associated with stock option grants was zero and $0.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively. There was no unrecognized pre-tax expense related to stock option grants at June 30, 2016.
Financial data for stock option exercises are summarized as follows (in thousands):

Six Months Ended June 30, 2016

2016
 
2015
Amount collected from stock option exercises
$
306

 
$
1,299

Total intrinsic value of stock option exercises
47

 
273

Tax shortfall of stock option exercises recorded in additional paid-in-capital
293

 
100

Aggregate intrinsic value of outstanding stock options
149

 
744

Aggregate intrinsic value of exercisable stock options
149

 
738

The intrinsic value calculations are based on the Company’s closing stock price of $19.51 and $18.94 on June 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively.
The Company uses a binomial option-pricing model for valuation purposes to reflect the features of stock options granted. Volatility, expected term and dividend yield assumptions are based on the Company’s historical experience. The risk-free rate is based on a U.S. treasury note with a maturity similar to the option grant’s expected term. There were no stock options awarded during 2016 or 2015.

9.    TAXES ON INCOME
The Company’s effective tax rate in the quarter and six-month period ended June 30, 2016 was 22.8% and a benefit of 83.4% on a pre-tax loss, respectively. These effective rates were favorably impacted by a higher mix of earnings towards foreign jurisdictions, which generally have lower statutory tax rates, and the impact of certain discrete tax items relating to the 2016 Restructuring. The effective tax rate for the first six months of 2016 was also favorably impacted by a $1.9 million benefit related to the reversal of a previously recorded valuation allowance due to changes in the realization of future tax benefits.
For the quarter and six-month period ended June 30, 2015, the Company’s effective tax rate was 28.6% and 34.6%, respectively. The high effective tax rate on pre-tax income was unfavorably impacted by a relatively small income tax benefit recorded on pre-tax charges related to the 2014 Restructuring and the impact of discrete tax items that were related to non-deductible restructuring charges. In addition, the rate was negatively influenced by recording no tax benefit on losses in jurisdictions where valuation allowances were recorded against deferred tax assets.

10.    COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Litigation
The Company is involved in certain litigation incidental to the conduct of its business and affairs. Management, after consultation with legal counsel, does not believe that the outcome of any such litigation, individually or in the aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

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Contingencies
In February 2016, the Company entered into a conditional agreement to settle an outstanding project dispute with a client in Infrastructure Solutions. As a result of the conditional settlement, the Company recorded a $2.7 million accrual as of December 31, 2015 in accordance with FASB ASC Subtopic No. 450-20, Contingencies - Loss Contingencies (“FASB ASC 450-20”). In March 2016, the Company entered into the final agreement and wrote off a $7.5 million customer receivable, along with the related allowance for doubtful account, as of March 31, 2016. The settlement amount was paid in April 2016.
In connection with the Brinderson acquisition, certain pre-acquisition matters were identified in 2014 whereby a loss is both probable and reasonably estimable. The Company establishes liabilities in accordance with FASB ASC 450-20, and accordingly, recorded an accrual related to various legal, tax, employee benefit and employment matters. At December 31, 2015, the accrual related to these matters was $10.5 million. During the second quarter of 2016, the Company made payments totaling $0.4 million related to one of the above matters. Also during the second quarter of 2016, and based upon developments during the quarter and following consultation with internal and third-party legal counsel, the Company reassessed its reserve related to certain remaining matters and lowered its accrual for such matters by $1.8 million. The accrual adjustment resulted in an offset to “Operating expense” in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. As of June 30, 2016, the remaining accrual relating to these matters was $8.3 million and represented the Company’s reasonable estimate of probable loss related to the Brinderson pre-acquisition matters. The Company believes it has meritorious defenses against certain of these remaining matters.
Purchase Commitments
The Company had no material purchase commitments at June 30, 2016.
Guarantees
The Company has many contracts that require the Company to indemnify the other party against loss from claims, including claims of patent or trademark infringement or other third party claims for injuries, damages or losses. The Company has agreed to indemnify its surety against losses from third-party claims of subcontractors. The Company has not previously experienced material losses under these provisions and, while there can be no assurances, currently does not anticipate any future material adverse impact on its consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
The Company regularly reviews its exposure under all its engagements, including performance guarantees by contractual joint ventures and indemnification of its surety. As a result of the most recent review, the Company has determined that the risk of material loss is remote under these arrangements and has not recorded a liability for these risks at June 30, 2016 on its consolidated balance sheet.

11.    SEGMENT REPORTING
The Company has three operating segments, which are also its reportable segments: Infrastructure Solutions; Corrosion Protection; and Energy Services. The Company’s operating segments correspond to its management organizational structure. Each operating segment has a president who reports to the Company’s chief executive officer, who is also the chief operating decision manager (“CODM”). The operating results and financial information reported by each of the segments are evaluated separately, regularly reviewed and used by the CODM to evaluate segment performance, allocate resources and determine management incentive compensation.
The following disaggregated financial results have been prepared using a management approach that is consistent with the basis and manner with which management internally disaggregates financial information for the purpose of making internal operating decisions. The Company evaluates performance based on stand-alone operating income (loss).

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Financial information by segment was as follows (in thousands):
 
Quarters Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
  2016 (1)
 
  2015 (2)
 
  2016 (3)
 
  2015 (4)
Revenues:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Infrastructure Solutions
$
150,199

 
$
149,091

 
$
275,961

 
$
271,564

Corrosion Protection
94,410

 
106,022

 
186,856

 
207,765

Energy Services
53,077

 
81,983

 
128,777

 
166,933

Total revenues
$
297,686

 
$
337,096

 
$
591,594

 
$
646,262

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross profit:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Infrastructure Solutions
$
39,175

 
$
39,031

 
$
68,919

 
$
67,646

Corrosion Protection
17,103

 
21,887

 
34,302

 
42,716

Energy Services
4,912

 
11,135

 
12,383

 
20,881

Total gross profit
$
61,190

 
$
72,053

 
$
115,604

 
$
131,243

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating income (loss):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Infrastructure Solutions (5)
$
13,067

 
$
12,115

 
$
18,875

 
$
19,447

Corrosion Protection (6)
(2,469
)
 
936

 
(8,139
)
 
1,436

Energy Services (7)
(2,453
)
 
1,472

 
(6,730
)
 
2,765

Total operating income
8,145

 
14,523

 
4,006

 
23,648

Other income (expense):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest expense
(3,641
)
 
(2,989
)
 
(7,256
)
 
(6,221
)
Interest income
128

 
78

 
160

 
204

Other
(498
)
 
778

 
(1,471
)
 
(2,001
)
Total other expense
(4,011
)
 
(2,133
)
 
(8,567
)
 
(8,018
)
Income (loss) before taxes on income
$
4,134

 
$
12,390

 
$
(4,561
)
 
$
15,630

_______________________
(1) 
Results include: (i) $3.8 million of 2016 Restructuring charges (see Note 3); (ii) $0.1 million of 2014 Restructuring charges (see Note 3); (iii) $0.7 million of costs incurred related to the acquisitions of Underground Solutions, Fyfe Europe, LMJ and other acquisition targets; and (iv) inventory step up expense of $2.4 million recognized as part of the accounting for business combinations.
(2) 
Results include $5.7 million of 2014 Restructuring charges (see Note 3).
(3) 
Results include: (i) $13.5 million of 2016 Restructuring charges (see Note 3); (ii) $0.1 million of 2014 Restructuring expense reversals (see Note 3); (iii) $1.7 million of costs incurred related to the acquisitions of Underground Solutions, Fyfe Europe, LMJ and other acquisition targets; and (iv) inventory step up expense of $3.6 million recognized as part of the accounting for business combinations.
(4) 
Results include: (i) $9.2 million of 2014 Restructuring charges (see Note 3); and (ii) $0.3 million of costs incurred related to the acquisition of Schultz and other acquisition targets.
(5) 
Operating income for the quarter ended June 30, 2016 includes: (i) $1.0 million of 2016 Restructuring charges (see Note 3); (ii) $0.1 million of 2014 Restructuring charges (see Note 3); (iii) $0.7 million of costs incurred related to the acquisitions of Underground Solutions, Fyfe Europe, LMJ and other acquisition targets; and (iv) inventory step up expense of $2.4 million recognized as part of the accounting for business combinations. Operating income for the quarter ended June 30, 2015 includes $5.7 million of 2014 Restructuring charges (see Note 3).
Operating income for the six months ended June 30, 2016 includes: (i) $3.1 million of 2016 Restructuring charges (see Note 3); (ii) $0.1 million of 2014 Restructuring expense reversals (see Note 3); (iii) $1.7 million of costs incurred related to the acquisitions of Underground Solutions, Fyfe Europe, LMJ and other acquisition targets; and (iv) inventory step up expense of $3.6 million recognized as part of the accounting for business combinations. Operating income for the six months ended June 30, 2015 includes $6.5 million of 2014 Restructuring charges (see Note 3).
(6) 
Operating loss for the quarter ended June 30, 2016 includes $1.0 million of 2016 Restructuring charges (see Note 3).
Operating loss for the six months ended June 30, 2016 includes $3.7 million of 2016 Restructuring charges (see Note 3).
(7) 
Operating loss for the quarter ended June 30, 2016 includes $1.6 million of 2016 Restructuring charges (see Note 3).
Operating loss for the six months ended June 30, 2016 includes $6.4 million of 2016 Restructuring charges (see Note 3). Operating income for the six months ended June 30, 2015 includes $0.3 million of costs incurred related to the acquisition of Schultz and other acquisition targets.

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The following table summarizes revenues, gross profit and operating income by geographic region (in thousands):
 
Quarters Ended June 30,
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
Revenues (1):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
United States
$
227,784

 
$
252,834

 
$
451,353

 
$
475,975

Canada
27,333

 
39,400

 
54,952

 
86,052

Europe
16,101

 
13,646

 
29,922

 
27,763

Other foreign
26,468

 
31,216

 
55,367

 
56,472

Total revenues
$
297,686

 
$
337,096

 
$
591,594

 
$
646,262

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross profit:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
United States
$
47,791

 
$
54,639

 
$
87,652

 
$
92,493

Canada
5,856

 
8,491

 
11,271

 
20,680

Europe
3,309

 
3,835

 
6,099

 
8,060

Other foreign
4,234

 
5,088

 
10,582

 
10,010

Total gross profit
$
61,190

 
$
72,053

 
$
115,604

 
$
131,243

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operating income (loss):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
United States
$
5,145

 
$
10,644

 
$
145

 
$
7,724

Canada
3,147

 
4,836

 
4,798

 
13,442

Europe
616

 
469

 
756

 
1,940

Other foreign
(763
)
 
(1,426
)
 
(1,693
)
 
542

Total operating income
$
8,145

 
$
14,523

 
$
4,006

 
$
23,648

__________________________
(1) 
Revenues are attributed to the country of origin for the Company’s legal entities. For a significant majority of its legal entities, the country of origin relates to the country or geographic area that it services.

12.    DERIVATIVE FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
As a matter of policy, the Company uses derivatives for risk management purposes, and does not use derivatives for speculative purposes. From time to time, the Company may enter into foreign currency forward contracts to hedge foreign currency cash flow transactions. For cash flow hedges, a gain or loss is recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Operations upon settlement of the hedge. All of the Company’s hedges that are designated as hedges for accounting purposes were highly effective; therefore, no notable amounts of hedge ineffectiveness were recorded in the Company’s Consolidated Statements of Operations for the outstanding hedged balance. During each of the quarters ended June 30, 2016 and 2015, the Company recorded less than $0.1 million as a gain on the consolidated statements of operations in the other income (expense) line item upon settlement of the cash flow hedges. At June 30, 2016, the Company recorded a net deferred loss of $7.0 million related to the cash flow hedges in accrued expenses and other comprehensive income on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and on the foreign currency translation adjustment and derivative transactions line of the Consolidated Statements of Equity. The Company presents derivative instruments in the consolidated financial statements on a gross basis. The gross and net difference of derivative instruments are considered to be immaterial to the financial position presented in the financial statements.
The Company engages in regular inter-company trade activities and receives royalty payments from its wholly-owned Canadian entities, paid in Canadian dollars, rather than the Company’s functional currency, U.S. dollars. The Company utilizes foreign currency forward exchange contracts to mitigate the currency risk associated with the anticipated future payments from its Canadian entities.
In October 2015, the Company entered into an interest rate swap agreement for a notional amount of $262.5 million, which is set to expire in October 2020. The notional amount of this swap mirrored the amortization of a $262.5 million portion of the Company’s $350.0 million term loan drawn from the Credit Facility. The swap requires the Company to make a monthly fixed rate payment of 1.46% calculated on the amortizing $262.5 million notional amount and provides for the Company to receive a payment based upon a variable monthly LIBOR interest rate calculated by amortizing the $262.5 million same notional amount. The annualized borrowing rate of the swap at June 30, 2016 was 3.46%. The receipt of the monthly LIBOR-based

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payment offset a variable monthly LIBOR-based interest cost on a corresponding $262.5 million portion of the Company’s term loan from the Credit Facility. This interest rate swap is used to partially hedge the interest rate risk associated with the volatility of monthly LIBOR rate movement and is accounted for as a cash flow hedge.
The following table provides a summary of the fair value amounts of our derivative instruments, all of which are Level 2 inputs as defined below (in thousands):
Designation of Derivatives
 
Balance Sheet Location
 
June 30, 
 2016
 
December 31, 
 2015
Derivatives Designated as Hedging Instruments:
 
 
 
 
Forward Currency Contracts
 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
 
$
1

 
$
18

 
 
Total Assets
 
$
1

 
$
18

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Forward Currency Contracts
 
Accrued expenses
 
$
285

 
$
243

Interest Rate Swaps
 
Accrued expenses
 
6,730

 
13

 
 
Total Liabilities
 
$
7,015

 
$
256

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments:
 
 
 
 
Forward Currency Contracts
 
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
 
$

 
$
91

 
 
Total Assets
 
$

 
$
91

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Forward Currency Contracts
 
Accrued expenses
 
$
83

 
$

 
 
Total Liabilities
 
$
83

 
$

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total Derivative Assets
 
$
1

 
$
109

 
 
Total Derivative Liabilities
 
7,098

 
256

 
 
Total Net Derivative Liability
 
$
(7,097
)
 
$
(147
)
FASB ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements (“FASB ASC 820”), defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosure requirements about fair value measurements for interim and annual reporting periods. The guidance establishes a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value. These tiers include: Level 1 – defined as quoted prices in active markets for identical instruments; Level 2 – defined as inputs other than quoted prices in active markets that are either directly or indirectly observable; and Level 3 – defined as unobservable inputs in which little or no market data exists, therefore requiring an entity to develop its own assumptions. In accordance with FASB ASC 820, the Company determined that the instruments summarized below are derived from significant observable inputs, referred to as Level 2 inputs.
The following tables represent assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis and the basis for that measurement at June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2015 (in thousands):
 
Total Fair Value at
June 30, 2016
 
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)
 
Significant Observable Inputs
(Level 2)
 
Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
Assets:







Forward Currency Contracts
$
1

 
$

 
$
1

 
$

Total
$
1

 
$

 
$
1

 
$

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Forward Currency Contracts
$
368

 
$

 
$
368

 
$

Interest Rate Swap
6,730

 

 
6,730

 

Total
$
7,098

 
$

 
$
7,098

 
$


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Total Fair Value at
December 31, 2015

Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets
(Level 1)

Significant Observable Inputs
(Level 2)

Significant Unobservable Inputs
(Level 3)
Assets:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Forward Currency Contracts
$
109

 
$

 
$
109

 
$

Total
$
109

 
$

 
$
109

 
$

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Liabilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Forward Currency Contracts
$
243

 
$

 
$
243

 
$

Interest Rate Swap
13

 

 
13

 

Total
$
256

 
$

 
$
256

 
$

The following table summarizes the Company’s derivative positions at June 30, 2016:
 
Position
 
Notional
Amount
 
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Maturity
In Years
 
Average
Exchange
Rate
Canadian Dollar/USD
Sell
 
$
1,429,392

 
0.1
 
1.29
USD/EURO
Sell
 
3,641,000

 
0.5
 
1.12
USD/British Pound
Sell
 
£
4,595,000

 
0.5
 
1.36
EURO/British Pound
Sell
 
£
8,000,000

 
0.5
 
0.84
Interest Rate Swap
 
 
$
252,656,250

 
4.3
 
 
The Company had no transfers between Level 1, 2 or 3 inputs during the quarter ended June 30, 2016. Certain financial instruments are required to be recorded at fair value. Changes in assumptions or estimation methods could affect the fair value estimates; however, the Company does not believe any such changes would have a material impact on its financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. Other financial instruments including cash and cash equivalents and short-term borrowings, including notes payable, are recorded at cost, which approximates fair value, which are based on Level 2 inputs as previously defined.

13.    SUBSEQUENT EVENT
On July 1, 2016, the Company acquired Concrete Solutions Limited (“CSL”) and Building Chemical Supplies Limited (“BCS”), two New Zealand-based companies, for a purchase price of NZD 7.2 million, approximately $5.0 million. The purchase price is subject to post-closing working capital adjustments and included NZD 0.5 million held in escrow as security for post-closing purchase price adjustments and post-closing indemnification obligations of the previous owners. The sellers have the ability earn up to an additional NZD 2.0 million, approximately $1.4 million, of proceeds based on reaching certain performance targets in 2016, 2017 and 2018. The transaction was funded from the Company’s cash balances. CSL provides structural strengthening, concrete repair and bridge jointing solutions primarily through application of FRP and injection resins and had served as a Fiberwrap® certified applicator in New Zealand for a number of years. BCS imports and distributes materials, including fiber reinforced polymer, injection resins, repair mortars and protective coatings. Both CSL and BCS are part of the Company’s Infrastructure Solutions reportable segment. Given the timing of the acquisition, it was impracticable for the Company to complete a preliminary purchase price allocation.


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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following is management’s discussion and analysis of certain significant factors that have affected our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows during the periods included in the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements. This discussion should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015.
We believe that certain accounting policies could potentially have a more significant impact on our consolidated financial statements, either because of the significance of the consolidated financial statements to which they relate or because they involve a higher degree of judgment and complexity. A summary of such critical accounting policies can be found in the “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” section of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015.

Forward-Looking Information
The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a “safe harbor” for forward-looking statements. We make forward-looking statements in the “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” section of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q that represent our beliefs or expectations about future events or financial performance. These forward-looking statements are based on information currently available to us and on management’s beliefs, assumptions, estimates and projections and are not guarantees of future events or results. When used in this report, the words “anticipate,” “estimate,” “believe,” “plan,” “intend,” “may,” “will” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, but are not the exclusive means of identifying such statements. Such statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including those referred to in the “Risk Factors” section of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 29, 2016, and in our subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, including this report. In light of these risks, uncertainties and assumptions, the forward-looking events discussed may not occur. In addition, our actual results may vary materially from those anticipated, estimated, suggested or projected. Except as required by law, we do not assume a duty to update forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Investors should, however, review additional disclosures made by us from time to time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Please use caution and do not place reliance on forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements made by us in this report are qualified by these cautionary statements.

Executive Summary
Aegion combines innovative technologies with market leading expertise to maintain, rehabilitate, and strengthen infrastructure around the world. Since 1971, we have played a pioneering role in finding transformational solutions to rehabilitate aging infrastructure including pipelines in the wastewater, water, energy and mining industries; buildings, bridges and other structures; as well as maintain the efficient operation of refineries and other industrial facilities. We are committed to Stronger. Safer. Infrastructure®. Our products and services are currently utilized and performed in approximately 80 countries across six continents. We believe the depth and breadth of our products and services platform make us a leading provider for the world’s infrastructure rehabilitation and protection needs.
Strategic Initiatives
Aegion is committed to being a valued partner to our customers. We are focused on expanding those relationships by improving execution while also developing or acquiring innovative technologies and comprehensive services to enhance our capabilities to help customers solve complex infrastructure problems. We are pursuing three strategic initiatives:
We seek to create a diverse portfolio of near trenchless installed technologies to rehabilitate aging and damaged pipelines under pressure, primarily potable water, through both internal development and acquisitions. On February 18, 2016, we acquired Underground Solutions, Inc., adding its patented Fusible PVC® pipe technology to our portfolio, which includes Insituform® cured-in-place pipe (“CIPP”), Tyfo® Fibrwrap® fiber-reinforce polymer and Tite Liner® high density polyethylene liner. We are also pursuing R&D efforts to improve existing CIPP rehabilitation products and develop new technologies specifically for the small diameter portion of the pipeline rehabilitation market. Our enhanced portfolio of technologies gives us a sizeable presence in a highly fragmented North American market, with an addressable market of over $1 billion. In addition, we are committed to maintaining our market leadership position in the rehabilitation of wastewater pipelines in North America using our CIPP technology, the largest source of Aegion’s consolidated revenues, through efforts to improve productivity and enhance our go-to-market capabilities.
Our customers require more accurate assessment and management of their infrastructure assets, especially in the midstream pipeline market to comply with growing industry and regulatory requirements to improve pipeline safety

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and environmental protection. We are investing to create an asset integrity program designed to increase the efficiency and accuracy of the collection of pipeline corrosion assessment data and upgrade how we share this valuable information with customers. This includes the use of geospatial mapping software and data management systems to interface with large customer database systems and an internal database repository to help other customers with their integrity management systems. The ability to automate data gathering, storage and visualization of the content we provide will improve our efficiency in operations and standardize proposals, processes and reporting format. We seek to add new services in the areas of data validation, advanced analytics, predictive maintenance and improve customer regulatory compliance.
We have long term relationships with refinery and industrial customers on the United States West Coast. Our objective is to leverage those relationships to increase shutdown (“turnaround”) maintenance activity. We are preparing for the eventual transition of current and new refinery maintenance service contracts from non-union to the building trade union in compliance with California statutory mandates. We are also committed to improve operating efficiencies in managing a large work force of highly-skilled labor.
Aegion is committed to improving as a company, for the benefit or our customers, employees and stockholders, and charting the right course for future growth. In 2015, we formalized a set of core values across the company to guide us toward our mission to keep infrastructure working better, safer and longer for customers throughout the world. We have five core values:
Zero safety incidents are possible.
Do what’s right.
We Solve Problems.
Results Matter.
Be Better.
In 2016, we introduced The Aegion Way, an initiative founded on the proven LEAN principles of continuous improvement, which utilizes the scientific method and individual accountability to continuously eliminate waste, errors, redundancies and inefficiencies. The Aegion Way guides our employees on how to live the values, especially our efforts to be better and solve problems.
Our Segments
We have three operating segments, which are also our reportable segments: Infrastructure Solutions, Corrosion Protection and Energy Services. Our operating segments correspond to our management organizational structure. Each operating segment has leadership that reports to our chief executive officer, who is also the chief operating decision manager (“CODM”). The operating results and financial information reported by each of the segments are evaluated separately, reviewed regularly and used by the CODM to evaluate segment performance, allocate resources and determine management incentive compensation.
Infrastructure Solutions – Aging infrastructure will require increasing rehabilitation and strengthening over the long term. The majority of our work is performed in the municipal sector and while the pace of growth is primarily driven by government funding, the overall market needs result in a long-term stable growth opportunity for our market leading product brands, Insituform® CIPP, Tyfo® Fibrwrap® and Fusible PVC®. We optimize our municipal rehabilitation and commercial infrastructure operations by: (i) focusing on sales and operational excellence; (ii) adding new, innovative technologies and services through licensing or selective acquisitions; (iii) enhancing returns through product manufacturing and increased third-party product sales; and (iv) addressing the pipeline rehabilitation needs in international markets with alternative business models, including licensing and product sales.
Corrosion Protection Investment in North America’s pipeline infrastructure is required to transport product from onshore and offshore oil and gas fields to its proper end markets. Corrosion Protection has a broad portfolio of technologies and services to protect and monitor pipelines from the effects of corrosion, including cathodic protection, interior pipe linings, interior and exterior pipe coatings and insulation as well as an increasing offering of inspection and repair capabilities. We provide solutions to customers to enhance the safety, environmental integrity, reliability and compliance of their pipelines in the oil and gas market.
Energy Services With the continued development of conventional oil and gas reserves, North America will likely have competitive prices for refinery and petrochemical feedstocks. Energy Services offers a unique value proposition based on its world class safety and labor productivity programs, which allow us to provide cost effective maintenance, turnaround and construction services at our customers’ refineries and petrochemical facilities.


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Business Outlook
For the remainder of 2016, we anticipate favorable and stable end markets across a majority of our business, which includes the municipal water and wastewater and commercial infrastructure markets, served by Infrastructure Solutions, the domestic midstream pipeline market, served by Corrosion protection, and the United States West Coast downstream refining market, served by Energy Services. Infrastructure Solutions remains focused on maintaining its leadership position by improving execution with our crew-based installation methods as well as improving the quality and lowering the costs to produce our manufactured products used to rehabilitate aging and damaged water and wastewater pipelines globally, but in particular in the North American market. The acquisition of Underground Solutions in February 2016 represents a strategic step to expand in the growing North America trenchless pressure pipe rehabilitation market. Underground Solutions’ contributions in 2016 are expected to be accretive to earnings per share and remains on track to meet this objective. We expect these favorable market conditions to result in modest, or low single digit, revenue and profit growth in 2016, including the contributions from Underground Solutions, but excluding the restructuring costs for the Infrastructure Solutions segment.
We anticipate continued challenging upstream energy market conditions as a result of the persistent low oil price environment. In January 2016, we took actions to reduce our exposure in high-cost oil extraction regions in Canada and Central California. As a result of actions by our customers and our own decisions, we expect an approximate $100 million reduction in annual revenues in those two regions. These actions reduced our upstream exposure to between 5% to 10% of expected total 2016 revenues from 15% to 20% in 2014. We also announced a restructuring plan to reduce annual costs across the entire organization in 2016 by approximately $17.0 million, primarily to preserve margins in the Energy Services segment and right-size the Corrosion Protection segment to better compete in the energy markets.
The Corrosion Protection segment is experiencing a more severe impact from these market conditions in 2016 than in 2015 due to reduced market activity, an increase in project timing variability and price competition. We expect the midstream pipeline market to maintain investment in the United States, while the Canadian energy market overall is experiencing added market pressure in 2016. A large offshore, deep-water, pipe coating and insulation project, with a multi-year contract value of more than $130 million, is expected to begin full production in the fourth quarter of 2016 and has the potential to dampen the effects of softer market conditions expected in 2016. Financial performance for the segment is likely to be short of 2015 operating results due to weakness in Canada, made worse by the wild fires in Western Canada during the second quarter of 2016, and the difficult market conditions in the upstream portion of the energy markets.
The Energy Services segment will rely more on the downstream business as a result of actions taken to reduce Aegion Energy Services’ upstream exposure. Market conditions indicate another favorable year for refinery maintenance and other facility services on the United States West Coast, including a new five-year contract award with a refining customer in the Pacific Northwest. We benefited in 2015 from certain one-time events that increased billable maintenance hours and anticipate fewer turnaround projects from our customers in 2016. We have had a very challenging first half of 2016 as more time was needed to downsize the upstream operations and we realized additional cost overruns on discreet lump sum projects, which significantly decreased profitability. The restructuring efforts are largely complete as of the end of the second quarter of 2016 and we believe the losses on certain lump sum projects are behind us. As such, we now expect to return to more normalized operating results for the remainder of 2016. For the full fiscal year, we expect revenues to be approximately $250 million. We have applied the process improvement methods from The Aegion Way to further improve efficiencies and reduce unnecessary costs. We expect the operating margin percentage over the course of the second half of 2016 to be more closely in line with full year results in 2015.
The favorable market conditions for a majority of our business and the proactive strategic actions we have taken, including the cost reduction initiatives, give us the opportunity for reasonable stability in the challenging energy market environment we expect to persist in 2016. Due to challenges experienced in the first half of 2016, along with the effects of certain project delays over the course of 2016, we anticipate results below that of 2015. Results in the second half of 2016 should be much improved over the first half of 2016 due to: (i) seasonality in the business; (ii) solid backlog positions in North America wastewater CIPP and U.S. cathodic protection services; and (iii) the fourth quarter startup of the large deep-water, pipe coating and insulation project. Longer-term, we believe our diversified portfolio of technologies and services can deliver sustainable growth.

Acquisitions/Strategic Initiatives/Divestitures
Acquisitions/Divestitures
LMJ – On June 2, 2016, we acquired the CIPP contracting operations of Leif M. Jensen A/S (“LMJ”), a Danish company and the Insituform licensee in Denmark since 2011. The purchase price was €2.9 million, approximately $3.2 million. LMJ is part of our Infrastructure Solutions reportable segment.
Fyfe Europe – On May 13, 2016, we acquired the operations and territories of Fyfe Europe S.A. and related companies (“Fyfe Europe”) for a purchase price of $3.0 million. Fyfe Europe held rights to provide Fibrwrap® product engineering and

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support to installers and applicators of fiber reinforced polymer systems in 72 countries throughout Europe, Middle East and North Africa. Fyfe Europe is part of our Infrastructure Solutions reportable segment. The acquisition of these territories now provides us with worldwide rights to market, manufacture and install the patented Tyfo® Fibrwrap® FRP technology for strengthening, repair and restoration of masonry, concrete, steel and wooden infrastructures.
Underground Solutions On February 18, 2016, we acquired Underground Solutions for a purchase price of $85.0 million plus an additional $5.3 million for the value of the estimated tax benefits associated with Underground Solutions’ net operating loss carry forwards. These amounts are subject to post-closing working capital adjustments and post-closing adjustments to the value of the net operating loss tax asset. The purchase price included $6.3 million held in escrow as security for the post-closing purchase price adjustments and post-closing indemnification obligations of Underground Solutions’ previous owners. The transaction was funded partially from our cash balances and partially from borrowings under our revolving credit facility. To supplement the domestic cash balances, we repatriated $30.4 million from foreign subsidiaries to the United States to assist in funding the transaction, incurring approximately $3.5 million in additional taxes, a reserve for which was included in our tax provision amounts for 2015. Underground Solutions provides infrastructure technologies for water, sewer and conduit applications and is part of our Infrastructure Solutions reportable segment.
BPPC – On February 1, 2016, we sold our fifty-one percent (51%) interest in our Canadian coating joint venture, Bayou Perma-Pipe Canada, Ltd. (“BPPC”), to our joint venture partner, Perma-Pipe, Inc. The sale price was US $9.6 million, which consisted of a US $7.6 million payment at closing and a US $2.0 million promissory note, which was paid on July 28, 2016. BPPC served as our pipe coating and insulation operation in Canada and was part of our Corrosion Protection reportable segment. The sale of our interest in BPPC was part of a broader effort to reduce our exposure in the North American upstream market in light of expectations for a prolonged low oil price environment.
2016 Restructuring
On January 4, 2016, our board of directors approved a restructuring plan (the “2016 Restructuring”) to reduce our exposure to the upstream oil markets and to reduce consolidated expenses. As part of management’s ongoing assessment of our energy-related businesses, management determined that the persistent low price of oil is expected to create market challenges for the foreseeable future, including reduced customer spending in 2016. The 2016 Restructuring is expected to reposition Energy Services’ upstream operations in California, reduce Corrosion Protection’s upstream exposure by divesting our interest in a Canadian pipe coating joint venture, right-size Corrosion Protection to compete more effectively and reduce corporate and other operating costs. The 2016 Restructuring is expected to reduce consolidated annual costs by approximately $17.0 million, most of which is expected to be realized in 2016, primarily through headcount reductions and office closures. Our previous savings estimate was between $15.0 million to $16.0 million. We expect to reduce headcount by approximately 956 employees, or 15.4%, of our total workforce, and record estimated pre-tax charges, most of which are cash charges, of approximately $15.0 million, which is an increase from our previous estimate between $11.0 million to $13.0 million. The increased cost estimate is the result of longer wind-down efforts associated with the downsizing of our upstream operations in Energy Services and Corrosion Protection and includes expected additional costs related to employee severance, retention, extension of benefits, employment assistance programs and other costs associated with the restructuring. Estimated remaining costs to be incurred for the 2016 Restructuring are approximately $1.5 million and are expected to be incurred in the second half of 2016. The estimated remaining costs consist primarily of cash charges related to office closures, employee severance, extension of benefits, employment assistance programs and other restructuring costs mainly within Energy Services. Total pre-tax restructuring charges during the first six months of 2016 were $13.5 million ($9.1 million after tax), most of which were cash charges, and consisted primarily of employee severance and benefits, early lease termination other costs associated with the restructuring efforts as described above.
2014 Restructuring
On October 6, 2014, our board of directors approved the 2014 Restructuring to improve gross margins and profitability in the long term by exiting low-return markets and reducing the size and cost of our overhead structure.
The 2014 Restructuring generated annual operating cost savings of approximately $10.8 million, which was in-line with our initial estimate, and consisted of approximately $8.4 million and $2.4 million of recognized savings within Infrastructure Solutions and Corrosion Protection, respectively. We achieved these cost savings by (i) exiting certain unprofitable international locations for our Insituform business and consolidating our worldwide Fyfe business with the global Insituform business, all of which is in Infrastructure Solutions; and (ii) eliminating certain idle facilities in our Bayou pipe coating operation in Louisiana, which is in Corrosion Protection.
We have substantially completed all of the aforementioned objectives related to the 2014 Restructuring. Total headcount reductions were 86 as of June 30, 2016. Remaining headcount reductions and cash costs related to the 2014 Restructuring are not expected to be material.
In February 2015, and in connection with the 2014 Restructuring, we sold our wholly-owned subsidiary, VII, our French

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cured-in-place pipe (“CIPP”) contracting operation, to certain employees of VII. In connection with the sale, we entered into a five-year exclusive tube supply agreement whereby VII will purchase liners from Insituform Lining. VII will also be entitled to continue to use its trade name based on a trade mark license granted for the same five-year time period. The sale resulted in a loss of approximately $2.9 million that was recorded to other income (expense) in the Consolidated Statement of Operations during the first quarter of 2015. See the consolidated financial statements contained in this report for further information.
Total pre-tax restructuring charges since inception were $60.4 million ($44.8 million after tax) and consisted of non-cash charges totaling $48.3 million and cash charges totaling $12.1 million. The non-cash charges of $48.3 million included (i) $22.2 million related to the impairment of certain long-lived assets and definite-lived intangible assets for Bayou’s pipe coating operation in Louisiana and (ii) $26.1 million related to impairment of definite-lived intangible assets, allowances for accounts receivable, write-off of certain other current assets and long-lived assets, inventory obsolescence, as well as losses related to the sales of our CIPP contracting operations in France and Switzerland. Cash charges totaling $12.1 million included employee severance, retention, extension of benefits, employment assistance programs and other costs associated with the restructuring of Insituform’s European and Asia-Pacific operations and Fyfe’s worldwide business.
Cash costs incurred in the first six months of 2016 for the 2014 Restructuring have not been material. While remaining cash costs are also not expected to be material, we do expect to incur additional non-cash charges in 2016, primarily related to the potential release of cumulative currency translation adjustments resulting from the restructured locations as well as the foreign currency impact from settlement of inter-company loans.

Results of OperationsQuarters and Six-Month Periods Ended June 30, 2016 and 2015
Overview – Consolidated Results
Key financial data for consolidated operations was as follows:
(dollars in thousands)
Quarters Ended June 30,

Increase (Decrease)

2016

2015

$

%
Revenues
$
297,686


$
337,096


$
(39,410
)

(11.7
)%
Gross profit
61,190


72,053


(10,863
)

(15.1
)
Gross profit margin
20.6
%

21.4
%

N/A


(80
)bp
Operating expenses
50,806


57,326


(6,520
)

(11.4
)
Acquisition-related expenses
704




704


N/M

Restructuring charges
1,535

 
204

 
1,331

 
652.5

Operating income
8,145


14,523


(6,378
)

(43.9
)
Operating margin
2.7
%

4.3
%

N/A


(160
)bp
Net income attributable to Aegion Corporation
3,422

 
8,684

 
(5,262
)
 
(60.6
)

(dollars in thousands)
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
Increase (Decrease)
 
2016
 
2015
 
$
 
%
Revenues
$
591,594

 
$
646,262

 
$
(54,668
)
 
(8.5
)%
Gross profit
115,604

 
131,243

 
(15,639
)
 
(11.9
)
Gross profit margin
19.5
%
 
20.3
%
 
N/A

 
(80
)bp
Operating expenses
101,531

 
106,410

 
(4,879
)
 
(4.6
)
Acquisition-related expenses
1,735

 
323

 
1,412

 
437.2

Restructuring charges
8,332

 
862

 
7,470

 
866.6

Operating income
4,006

 
23,648

 
(19,642
)
 
(83.1
)
Operating margin
0.7
%
 
3.7
%
 
N/A

 
(300
)bp
Net income (loss) attributable to Aegion Corporation
(370
)
 
10,043

 
(10,413
)
 
(103.7
)
______________________________
“N/A” represents not applicable.
“N/M” represents not meaningful.

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Revenues
Revenues decreased $39.4 million, or 11.7%, in the second quarter of 2016 compared to the second quarter of 2015. The decrease in revenues was primarily due to (i) a $28.9 million decline in Energy Services as upstream project activity decreased $17.0 million as a result of challenging upstream energy market conditions and our decision to downsize our exposure to the upstream energy market, and downstream project activity decreased $11.9 million mainly due to a decrease in turnaround and non-recurring maintenance cleanup services; and (ii) an $11.6 million decline in Corrosion Protection mainly due to a decrease in upstream, and to a lessor extent midstream, project activity primarily in the Canadian region, which has also been negatively affected by the low oil price environment, and the sale of our Canadian pipe coating joint venture interest, BPPC, on February 1, 2016. Partially offsetting the decrease in revenues was an increase of $1.1 million in Infrastructure Solutions, primarily driven by a $11.0 million contribution from Underground Solutions, which was acquired on February 18, 2016, partially offset by a $9.8 million decrease in Fyfe project activity in North America. Also contributing to the change in revenues were increases primarily related to Insituform contracting installation services activity in North America in Infrastructure Solutions and domestic cathodic protection project activity in Corrosion Protection. Foreign currency rates in relation to the U.S. dollar (most notably the Canadian dollar and British pound) had a negative impact on consolidated revenues of $2.6 million during the second quarter of 2016 compared to the prior year period.
Revenues decreased $54.7 million, or 8.5%, in the first six months of 2016 compared to the first six months of 2015. The decrease in revenues was primarily due to (i) a $38.2 million decline in Energy Services mainly associated with a $35.0 million decrease in upstream project activity, as noted above; and (ii) a $20.9 million reduction in Corrosion Protection mainly due to a decrease in upstream, and to a lesser extent midstream, project activity primarily in the Canadian region and the sale of our Canadian pipe coating joint venture interest, BPPC. Partially offsetting the decrease in revenues was an increase of $4.4 million in Infrastructure Solutions primarily driven by a $15.6 million contribution from Underground Solutions, partially offset by a $11.7 million decrease in Fyfe project activity in North America. Also contributing to the change in revenues were increases primarily related to Insituform contracting installation services activity in North America in Infrastructure Solutions and domestic cathodic protection project activity in Corrosion Protection. Foreign currency rates in relation to the U.S. dollar (most notably the Canadian dollar, Chilean peso and British pound) had a negative impact on consolidated revenues of $8.3 million in the first six months of 2016 compared to the prior year period.
Gross Profit and Gross Profit Margin
Gross profit decreased $10.9 million, or 15.1%, and gross profit margin declined 80 basis points in the second quarter of 2016 compared to the second quarter of 2015. As part of the 2014 Restructuring, we recognized charges totaling $1.0 million in the second quarter of 2015 related to costs associated with the exiting of certain foreign locations. Excluding 2014 Restructuring charges, gross profit decreased $11.9 million, or 16.2%, and gross profit margin decreased 110 basis points in the second quarter of 2016 compared to the second quarter of 2015. The decrease in gross profit was primarily due to declining revenues in Energy Services, Corrosion Protection’s Canadian operations, and Infrastructure Solutions’ Fyfe operation in North America. Partially offsetting these decreases in gross profit was an increase primarily related to higher revenues in Infrastructure Solutions’ Insituform business in North America and Corrosion Protection’s domestic cathodic protection operation. Underground Solutions contributed $2.6 million in gross profit in the second quarter of 2016, which was net of an expense of $2.4 million related to the recognition of inventory step up associated with the acquisition of Underground Solutions. Gross profit was immaterially impacted by the sale of our Canadian pipe coating joint venture interest. Gross profit was negatively impacted by the change in foreign currency rates in relation to the U.S. dollar by $0.4 million in the second quarter of 2016 compared to the prior year period. Gross profit margin declined primarily due to the negative impacts from challenging market conditions in the upstream energy market for Energy Services and the Canadian energy market for Corrosion Protection, partially offset by an increase related to improved manufacturing efficiencies, material cost savings and organic growth in Infrastructure Solutions, notably in the United States.
Gross profit decreased $15.6 million, or 11.9%, and gross profit margin declined 80 basis points in the first six months of 2016 compared to the first six months of 2015. As part of the 2014 Restructuring, we recognized charges totaling $1.0 million in the first six months of 2015 related to costs associated with the exiting of certain foreign locations. Excluding 2014 Restructuring charges, gross profit decreased $16.6 million, or 12.5%, and gross profit margin declined 100 basis points in the first six months of 2016 compared to the first six months of 2015. The decrease in gross profit was primarily due to declining revenues in Energy Services, Corrosion Protection’s Canadian operations, and Infrastructure Solutions’ Fyfe operation in North America. Included in the decrease in gross profit was a $2.0 million decrease related to the sale of our Canadian pipe coating joint venture interest. Partially offsetting these decrease in gross profit was an increase primarily related to higher revenues in Infrastructure Solutions’ Insituform business in North America and Corrosion Protection’s domestic cathodic protection operation. Underground Solutions contributed $4.0 million in gross profit in the first six months of 2016, which was net of an expense of $3.6 million related to the recognition of inventory step up associated with the acquisition of Underground Solutions. Gross profit was negatively impacted by the change in foreign currency rates in relation to the U.S. dollar by $1.4 million in the first six months of 2016 compared to the prior year period. The changes in gross profit and gross profit margin

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were primarily due to the same factors impacting the changes in gross profit and gross profit margin in the second quarter of 2016 compared to the second quarter of 2015.
Operating Expenses
Operating expenses decreased $6.5 million, or 11.4%, in the second quarter of 2016 compared to the second quarter of 2015. As part of the 2016 Restructuring, we recognized charges of $2.0 million in the second quarter of 2016 primarily related to cost reduction efforts related to the downsizing of our upstream operations. As part of the 2014 Restructuring, we recognized charges of $0.1 million and $4.5 million in the second quarters of 2016 and 2015, respectively, associated with the exiting of certain foreign locations. Excluding restructuring charges, operating expenses decreased by $4.0 million, or 7.7%, in the second quarter of 2016 compared to the second quarter of 2015. The decrease was primarily due to our restructuring efforts, which generated cost savings in Energy Services’ upstream operation and Corrosion Protection’s upstream and midstream operations. Included in the decrease in operating expenses was a $1.8 million offset to operating expenses related to a decrease in a reserve for certain Brinderson pre-acquisition matters and a $0.4 million decrease related to the sale of our Canadian pipe coating joint venture interest. Partially offsetting the decrease was an increase in operating expenses of $3.0 million contributed by Underground Solutions. Operating expenses were favorably impacted by the change in foreign currency rates in relation to the U.S. dollar by $0.5 million in the second quarter of 2016 compared to the prior year period.
Operating expenses as a percentage of revenues were 17.1% in the second quarter of 2016 compared to 17.0% in the second quarter of 2015. Excluding restructuring charges, operating expenses as a percentage of revenues were 16.4% in the second quarter of 2016 compared to 15.7% in the second quarter of 2015.
In the first six months of 2016, operating expenses decreased $4.9 million, or 4.6%, compared to the first six months of 2015. As part of the 2016 Restructuring, we recognized charges of $4.9 million in the first six months of 2016 primarily related to cost reduction efforts including the downsizing of our upstream operations. As part of the 2014 Restructuring, we recognized charges of $(0.2) million and $4.6 million in the first six months of 2016 and 2015, respectively, associated with the exiting of certain foreign locations. Excluding restructuring charges, operating expenses decreased by $5.0 million, or 4.9%, in the first six months of 2016 compared to the first six months of 2015. Included in the decrease in operating expenses was a $1.8 million offset to operating expenses related to a decrease in a reserve for certain Brinderson pre-acquisition matters and a $0.8 million decrease related to the sale of our Canadian pipe coating joint venture interest. Partially offsetting the decrease was an increase in operating expenses of $4.3 million contributed by Underground Solutions. Operating expenses were favorably impacted by the change in foreign currency rates in relation to the U.S. dollar by $1.6 million in the first six months of 2016 compared to the prior year period.
Operating expenses as a percentage of revenues were 17.2% in the first six months of 2016 compared to 16.5% in the first six months of 2015. Excluding restructuring charges, operating expenses as a percentage of revenues were 16.4% in the first six months of 2016 compared to 15.7% in the first six months of 2015.
Consolidated Net Income (Loss)
Consolidated net income was $3.4 million in the second quarter of 2016, a decrease of $5.3 million, or 60.6%, from consolidated net income of $8.7 million in the second quarter of 2015. Excluding the following pre-tax items: (i) 2016 Restructuring charges of $3.8 million in the second quarter of 2016; (ii) 2014 Restructuring charges of $0.1 million and $5.7 million in the second quarters of 2016 and 2015, respectively; (iii) inventory step up costs related to purchase accounting adjustments for Underground Solutions of $2.4 million in the second quarter of 2016; and (iv) acquisition-related expenses of $0.7 million in the second quarter of 2016; consolidated net income was $8.0 million in the second quarter of 2016, a decrease of $5.1 million, or 38.7%, from consolidated net income of $13.1 million in the second quarter of 2015.
Consolidated net loss was $0.4 million in the first six months of 2016, a decrease of $10.4 million, or 103.7%, from consolidated net income of $10.0 million in the first six months of 2015. Excluding the following pre-tax items: (i) 2016 Restructuring charges of $13.5 million in the first six months of 2016; (ii) 2014 Restructuring charges of $(0.1) million and $9.2 million in the first six months of 2016 and 2015, respectively; (iii) inventory step up costs related to purchase accounting adjustments for Underground Solutions of $3.6 million in the first six months of 2016; and (iv) acquisition-related expenses of $1.7 million and $0.3 million in the first six months of 2016 and 2015, respectively; consolidated net income was $12.3 million in the first six months of 2016, a decrease of $5.6 million, or 31.1%, from consolidated net income of $17.9 million in the first six months of 2015.
The decrease in consolidated net income for both comparable periods, excluding the items noted above, was primarily due to the decline in project activities in Energy Services’ upstream operation as we downsized our exposure to the upstream energy market, Corrosion Protection’s operations in Canada, and Infrastructure Solutions’ Fyfe operation in North America. Partially offsetting the decrease in consolidated net income were increases related to the incremental contribution from Infrastructure Solutions’ Underground Solutions, an increase in Infrastructure Solutions’ Insituform contracting installation services activity in North America and operating expense savings related to our restructuring efforts. Consolidated net income in the first six

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months of 2016, as compared to the first six months of 2015, also benefited from the reversal of a previously recorded valuation allowance due to changes in the realization of future tax benefits.
The change in foreign currency rates in relation to the U.S. dollar had an immaterial impact on the consolidated net income (loss) in the second quarter and first six months of 2016 compared to the prior year periods.

Contract Backlog
Contract backlog is our expectation of revenues to be generated from received, signed and uncompleted contracts, the cancellation of which is not anticipated at the time of reporting. The Company assumes that these signed contracts are funded. For its government or municipal contracts, the Company’s customers generally obtain funding through local budgets or pre-approved bond financing. The Company has not undertaken a process to verify funding status of these contracts and, therefore, cannot reasonably estimate what portion, if any, of its contracts in backlog have not been funded. However, the Company has little history of signed contracts being canceled due to the lack of funding. Contract backlog excludes any term contract amounts for which there are not specific and determinable work releases or values beyond a renewal date in the forward 12-month period. Projects where we have been advised that we are the low bidder, but have not formally been awarded the contract, are not included. Although backlog represents only those contracts and Master Service Agreements (“MSAs”) that are considered to be firm, there can be no assurance that cancellation or scope adjustments will not occur with respect to such contracts.
The following table sets forth our consolidated backlog by segment (in millions):
 
June 30,
2016
 
March 31,
2016
 
December 31,
2015
 
June 30,
2015
Infrastructure Solutions (1)
$
313.9

 
$
327.6

 
$
311.2

 
$
362.9

Corrosion Protection
259.6

 
259.9

 
272.5

 
173.4

Energy Services (2) (3)
178.4

 
169.2

 
192.8

 
224.0

Total backlog
$
751.9

 
$
756.7

 
$
776.5

 
$
760.3

__________________________
(1) 
June 30, 2016, March 31, 2016, December 31, 2015 and June 30, 2015 included backlog from restructured entities of zero, zero, $0.5 million and $3.3 million, respectively.
(2) 
June 30, 2016, March 31, 2016, December 31, 2015 and June 30, 2015 included upstream-related backlog of $31.3 million, $34.4 million, $41.1 million and $68.2 million, respectively.
(3) 
Represents expected unrecognized revenues to be realized under long-term MSAs and other signed contracts. If the remaining term of these arrangements exceeds 12 months, the unrecognized revenues attributable to such arrangements included in backlog are limited to only the next 12 months of expected revenues.
Within our Infrastructure Solutions and Corrosion Protection segments, certain contracts are performed through our variable interest entities, in which we own a controlling portion of the entity. As of June 30, 2016, 0.1% and 35.5% of our Infrastructure Solutions backlog and Corrosion Protection backlog, respectively, related to these variable interest entities. A substantial majority of our contracts in these two segments are fixed price contracts with individual private businesses and municipal and federal government entities across the world. Energy Services, on the other hand, generally enters into cost reimbursable contracts that are based on costs incurred at agreed upon contractual rates.


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Infrastructure Solutions Segment
Key financial data for Infrastructure Solutions was as follows:
(dollars in thousands)
Quarters Ended June 30,
 
Increase (Decrease)

2016

2015
 

%
Revenues
$
150,199


$
149,091


$
1,108


0.7
 %
Gross profit
39,175


39,031


144


0.4

Gross profit margin
26.1
%

26.2
%

N/A


(10
)bp
Operating expenses
24,776


26,712


(1,936
)

(7.2
)
Acquisition-related expenses
704

 

 
704

 
N/M

Restructuring charges
628

 
204

 
424

 
207.8

Operating income
13,067


12,115


952


7.9

Operating margin
8.7
%

8.1
%

N/A


60
bp

(dollars in thousands)
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
Increase (Decrease)
 
2016
 
2015
 
 
%
Revenues
$
275,961

 
$
271,564

 
$
4,397

 
1.6
 %
Gross profit
68,919

 
67,646

 
1,273

 
1.9

Gross profit margin
25.0
%
 
24.9
%
 
N/A

 
10
bp
Operating expenses
45,702

 
47,337

 
(1,635
)
 
(3.5
)
Acquisition-related expenses
1,735

 

 
1,735

 
N/M

Restructuring charges
2,607

 
862

 
1,745

 
202.4

Operating income
18,875

 
19,447

 
(572
)
 
(2.9
)
Operating margin
6.8
%
 
7.2
%
 
N/A

 
(40
)bp
______________________________
“N/A” represents not applicable.
“N/M” represents not meaningful.

Revenues
Revenues in Infrastructure Solutions increased $1.1 million, or 0.7%, in the second quarter of 2016 compared to the second quarter of 2015. As part of the 2014 Restructuring, we exited, or were in the process of exiting, certain foreign operations primarily in 2015. Excluding revenues from restructured operations, revenues in Infrastructure Solutions increased $3.5 million, or 2.4%, in the second quarter of 2016 compared to the second quarter of 2015. The increase was primarily due to the February 2016 acquisition of Underground Solutions and the June 2016 acquisition of the CIPP business of LMJ, which contributed revenues of $11.0 million and $1.3 million, respectively, in the second quarter of 2016. Partially offsetting the increase in revenues associated with these acquisitions, was a decrease in revenues in our North American operation. The decrease in our North American operation was specifically related to a decline in Fyfe project activity, primarily due to the lack in 2016 of a large industrial project that was performed and completed in 2015, partially offset by an increase in revenues generated from Insituform contracting installation services activity in North America. Revenues were unfavorably impacted by the change in foreign currency rates in relation to the U.S. dollar by $1.0 million in the second quarter of 2016 compared to the prior year period.
Revenues increased $4.4 million, or 1.6%, in the first six months of 2016 compared to the first six months of 2015. Excluding revenues from restructured operations, revenues increased $8.9 million, or 3.3%, in the first six months of 2016 compared to the first six months of 2015. The increase was primarily due to the acquisitions of Underground Solutions and the CIPP business of LMJ, which contributed revenues of $15.6 million and $1.3 million, respectively, in the first six months of 2016. Partially offsetting the increase in revenues associated with these acquisitions, was a decrease in revenues in our North American operation, and to a lesser extent, our European and Asia-Pacific operations. The decrease in our North American operation was specifically related to a decline in Fyfe project activity, primarily due to the lack in 2016 of a large industrial project that was performed and completed in 2015, partially offset by an increase in revenues generated from Insituform contracting installation services activity in North America. Revenues were unfavorably impacted by the change in foreign currency rates in relation to the U.S. dollar by $2.8 million in the first six months of 2016 compared to the prior year period.

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Gross Profit and Gross Profit Margin
Gross profit in Infrastructure Solutions increased $0.1 million, or 0.4%, and gross profit margin declined 10 basis points in the second quarter of 2016 compared to the second quarter of 2015. As part of the 2014 Restructuring, we recognized charges totaling $1.0 million in the second quarter of 2015 related to costs associated with the exiting of certain foreign locations. Excluding 2014 Restructuring charges, gross profit decreased $0.9 million, or 2.2%, and gross profit margin decreased 80 basis points in the second quarter of 2016 compared to the second quarter of 2015. Gross profit decreased primarily due to the decline in Fyfe project activity in our North American operation, mainly due to the lack in 2016 of the large industrial project from 2015, and lower utilization in our European contracting operation. Partially offsetting the decrease was an increase in gross profit primarily related to increased contracting installation services activity in Insituform within our North American operation. Gross profit in the second quarter of 2016 included a contribution from Underground Solutions of $2.6 million. Included in the $2.6 million contribution from Underground Solutions was an expense of $2.4 million for the recognition of inventory step up required in the accounting for business combinations related to the Underground Solutions acquisition. Gross profit margin declined mainly as a result of lower project activity in our Fyfe North American business, and to a lesser extent, lower labor utilization in our European and Asia-Pacific operations due to timing of project activity. Partially offsetting the decline in gross profit margin was an increase in our North American operation primarily related to continued efficiency improvements in our manufacturing business and savings related to certain material costs, as well as the margin contribution from Underground Solutions. Gross profit was unfavorably impacted by the change in foreign currency rates in relation to the U.S. dollar by $0.3 million in the second quarter of 2016 compared to the prior year period.
Gross profit increased $1.3 million, or 1.9%, and gross profit margin improved 10 basis points in the first six months of 2016 compared to the first six months of 2015. As part of the 2014 Restructuring, we recognized charges totaling $1.0 million in the first six months of 2015, as noted above. Excluding 2014 Restructuring charges, gross profit increased $0.3 million, or 0.4%, and gross profit margin declined 30 basis points in the first six months of 2016 compared to the first six months of 2015. The changes in gross profit and gross profit margin were primarily due to the same factors impacting the changes in gross profit and gross profit margin in the second quarter of 2016 compared to the second quarter of 2015, as noted previously. Gross profit in the first six months of 2016 included a contribution from Underground Solutions of $4.0 million. Included in the $4.0 million contribution from Underground Solutions was an expense of $3.6 million for the recognition of inventory step up related to the Underground Solutions acquisition. Gross profit was unfavorably impacted by the change in foreign currency rates in relation to the U.S. dollar by $0.5 million in the first six months of 2016 compared to the prior year period.
Operating Expenses
Operating expenses in Infrastructure Solutions decreased $1.9 million, or 7.2%, in the second quarter of 2016 compared to the second quarter of 2015. As part of the 2016 Restructuring, we recognized charges of $0.4 million in the second quarter of 2016 related to cost reduction efforts. As part of the 2014 Restructuring, we recognized charges of $0.1 million and $4.5 million in the second quarters of 2016 and 2015, respectively, associated with the exiting of certain foreign locations. Excluding restructuring charges, operating expenses increased $2.1 million, or 9.5%. The increase was primarily due to the acquisition of Underground Solutions, which contributed $3.0 million in operating expenses in the second quarter of 2016. Partially offsetting the increase in operating expenses was a decrease related to efficiencies gained as part of the 2014 Restructuring, mostly related to the integration of our Fyfe business with our Insituform business in our North American operation, and cost reductions resulting from the 2016 Restructuring. Operating expenses were positively impacted by the change in foreign currency rates in relation to the U.S. dollar by $0.4 million in the second quarter of 2016 compared to the prior year period.
Operating expenses as a percentage of revenues were 16.5% in the second quarter of 2016 compared to 17.9% in the second quarter of 2015. Excluding restructuring charges, operating expenses as a percentage of revenues were 16.2% in the second quarter of 2016 compared to 14.9% in the second quarter of 2015. Operating expenses as a percentage of revenues increased primarily due to the contribution from Underground Solutions, which was inclusive of amortization expense associated with intangible assets.
Operating expenses decreased $1.6 million, or 3.5%, in the first six months of 2016 compared to the first six months of 2015. As part of the 2016 Restructuring, we recognized charges of $0.6 million in the first six months of 2016 related to cost reduction efforts. As part of the 2014 Restructuring, we recognized charges of $(0.2) million and $4.6 million in the first six month of 2016 and 2015, respectively, associated with the exiting of certain foreign locations. Excluding restructuring charges, operating expenses increased $2.6 million, or 6.1%. The increase was primarily due to the acquisition of Underground Solutions, which contributed $4.3 million in operating expenses in the first six months of 2016. Partially offsetting the increase in operating expenses were decreases related to efficiencies gained as part of the 2014 Restructuring and cost reductions resulting from the 2016 Restructuring, as noted previously, and cost reductions in our European operation. Operating expenses were positively impacted by the change in foreign currency rates in relation to the U.S. dollar by $0.6 million in the first six months of 2016 compared to the prior year period.

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Operating expenses as a percentage of revenues were 16.6% for the first six months of 2016 compared to 17.4% in the first six months of 2015. Excluding restructuring charges, operating expenses as a percentage of revenues were 16.4% in the first six months of 2016 compared to 15.7% in the first six months of 2015. Operating expenses as a percentage of revenues increased primarily due to the contribution from Underground Solutions, which was inclusive of amortization expense associated with intangible assets.
Operating Income and Operating Margin
Operating income in Infrastructure Solutions increased $1.0 million, or 7.9%, to $13.1 million in the second quarter of 2016 compared to $12.1 million in the second quarter of 2015. Operating margin improved 60 basis points to 8.7% in the second quarter of 2016 compared to 8.1% in the second quarter of 2015. As part of our restructuring efforts, we recognized charges related to the 2016 Restructuring and 2014 Restructuring of $1.0 million in the second quarter of 2016 and charges related to the 2014 Restructuring of $5.7 million in the second quarter of 2015. Additionally, as a result of the Underground Solutions acquisition, we incurred an expense of $2.4 million related to the recognition of inventory step up and $0.7 million in acquisition-related expenses in the second quarter of 2016. Excluding restructuring charges, inventory step up and acquisition-related expenses, operating income decreased $0.6 million, or 3.5%, to $17.2 million in the second quarter of 2016 compared to $17.8 million in the second quarter of 2015. Operating margin, excluding restructuring charges, inventory step up and acquisition-related expenses, declined 50 basis points to 11.4% in the second quarter of 2016 compared to 11.9% in the second quarter of 2015. The decreases in operating income and operating margin in the second quarter of 2016 compared to the second quarter of 2015 were primarily due to a decline in Fyfe project activity in North America and a decline in labor utilization in our European operation, partially offset by an increase in Insituform contracting installation services activity in North America and the contribution from Underground Solutions.
Operating income decreased $0.6 million, or 2.9%, to $18.9 million in the first six months of 2016 compared to $19.4 million in the first six months of 2015. Operating margin decreased 40 basis points to 6.8% in the first six months of 2016 compared to 7.2% in the first six months of 2015. As part of our restructuring efforts, we recognized charges related to the 2016 Restructuring and 2014 Restructuring of $3.1 million in the first six months of 2016 and charges related to the 2014 Restructuring of $6.5 million in the first six months of 2015. Additionally, as a result of the Underground Solutions acquisition, we incurred an expense of $3.6 million related to the recognition of inventory step up and $1.7 million in acquisition-related expenses in the first six months of 2016. Excluding restructuring charges, inventory step up and acquisition-related expenses, operating income increased $1.3 million, or 4.9%, to $27.2 million in the first six months of 2016 compared to $25.9 million in the first six months of 2015. Operating margin, excluding restructuring charges, inventory step up and acquisition-related expenses, increased 40 basis points to 9.9% in the first six months of 2016 compared to 9.5% in the first six months of 2015. Operating income and operating margin were impacted primarily due to the same factors as noted above for the changes in operating income and operating margin in the second quarter of 2016 compared to the second quarter of 2015.
Operating income for Infrastructure Solutions was immaterially impacted by the change in foreign currency rates in relation to the U.S. dollar in the second quarter and first six months of 2016.

Corrosion Protection Segment
Key financial data for Corrosion Protection was as follows:
(dollars in thousands)
Quarters Ended June 30,

Increase (Decrease)

2016

2015

$

%
Revenues
$
94,410


$
106,022


$
(11,612
)

(11.0
)%
Gross profit
17,103


21,887


(4,784
)

(21.9
)
Gross profit margin
18.1
 %

20.6
%

N/A


(250
)bp
Operating expenses
18,767


20,951


(2,184
)

(10.4
)
Restructuring charges
805

 

 
805

 
N/M

Operating income (loss)
(2,469
)

936


(3,405
)

(363.8
)
Operating margin
(2.6
)%

0.9
%

N/A


(350
)bp
______________________________
“N/A” represents not applicable.
“N/M” represents not meaningful.

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(dollars in thousands)
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
Increase (Decrease)
 
2016
 
2015
 
$
 
%
Revenues
$
186,856

 
$
207,765

 
$
(20,909
)
 
(10.1
)%
Gross profit
34,302

 
42,716

 
(8,414
)
 
(19.7
)
Gross profit margin
18.4
 %
 
20.6
%
 
N/A

 
(220
)bp
Operating expenses
39,216

 
41,280

 
(2,064
)
 
(5.0
)
Restructuring charges
3,225

 

 
3,225

 
N/M

Operating income (loss)
(8,139
)
 
1,436

 
(9,575
)
 
(666.8
)
Operating margin
(4.4
)%
 
0.7
%
 
N/A

 
(510
)bp
______________________________
“N/A” represents not applicable.
“N/M” represents not meaningful.

Revenues
Revenues in Corrosion Protection decreased $11.6 million, or 11.0%, in the second quarter of 2016 compared to the second quarter of 2015. The decrease in revenues was primarily due to a $11.1 million decline in revenues generated from our Canadian operations, which included a $3.0 million decline related to the sale of our Canadian pipe coating joint venture interest, BPPC, in the first quarter of 2016. The continued, persistent low oil price environment in Canada resulted in a decreased demand for our services within our Canadian cathodic protection operation and our Canadian industrial linings operation. Also contributing to the decrease in revenues was a decline in project activities in the Middle East for both our cathodic protection and industrial linings operations. Partially offsetting the decreases in revenues was an increase primarily related to project activity in our domestic cathodic protection operation. Revenues were unfavorably impacted by the change in foreign currency rates in relation to the U.S. dollar by $1.7 million in the second quarter of 2016 compared to the prior year period.
Revenues decreased $20.9 million, or 10.1%, in the first six months of 2016 compared to the first six months of 2015. The decrease in revenues was primarily due to a $29.4 million decline in revenues generated from our Canadian operations, which included a $10.8 million decline related to the sale of BPPC, due to weak Canadian market conditions impacting our cathodic protection and industrial linings operations, as noted above. Also contributing to the decrease in revenues was a decline in project activities in the Middle East for both our cathodic protection and industrial linings operations. Partially offsetting the decrease in revenues was an increase primarily related to increased project activity in our domestic pipe coating operation, our domestic and European cathodic protection operations and our industrial linings operation in South America, the latter of which benefited from a large project. Revenues were unfavorably impacted by the change in foreign currency rates in relation to the U.S. dollar by $5.5 million in the first six months of 2016 compared to the prior year period.
Gross Profit and Gross Profit Margin
Gross profit in Corrosion Protection decreased $4.8 million, or 21.9%, and gross profit margin declined 250 basis points in the second quarter of 2016 compared to the second quarter of 2015. As part of the 2016 Restructuring, we recognized charges of $0.1 million in the second quarter of 2016 related to the downsizing of certain upstream and midstream operations. Excluding 2016 Restructuring charges, gross profit decreased $4.7 million, or 21.6%, and gross profit margin decreased 240 basis points in the second quarter of 2016 compared to the second quarter of 2015. Gross profit decreased primarily due to a decline in revenues generated from our Canadian operations, as noted above, resulting in a $2.0 million decrease in associated gross profit. Included in the $2.0 million decrease in gross profit from our Canadian operations was an increase of $0.3 million related to the sale of our Canadian pipe coating joint venture interest, BPPC. Gross profit also decreased as a result of declining revenues in our industrial linings operation, lower labor utilization in our domestic pipe coating operation, and increased costs in our coating services operation, specifically on certain projects in South America and the Middle East. Partially offsetting the decrease in gross profit was an increase primarily related to increased project activity and improved efficiencies in our domestic and European cathodic protection operations. Gross profit margin declined mainly as a result of lower labor and equipment utilization related to declining project activity throughout our Canadian operations, our domestic pipe coating operation and our industrial linings operation, as well as increased costs in our coating services operation. The decrease in gross profit margin was partially offset by an increase primarily related to improved labor and and equipment utilization rates in our domestic cathodic protection operations. Gross profit was unfavorably impacted by the change in foreign currency rates in relation to the U.S. dollar by $0.2 million in the second quarter of 2016 compared to the prior year period.
Gross profit decreased $8.4 million, or 19.7%, and gross profit margin declined 220 basis points in the first six months of 2016 compared to the first six months of 2015. As part of the 2016 Restructuring, we recognized charges of $0.1 million in the

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first six months of 2016. Excluding 2016 Restructuring charges, gross profit decreased $8.3 million, or 19.6%, and gross profit margin decreased 220 basis points in the first six months of 2016 compared to the first six months of 2015. Gross profit decreased primarily due to declining revenues in our Canadian operations which resulted in an $8.1 million decrease in associated gross profit. Included in the $8.1 million decrease in gross profit from our Canadian operations was a decrease of $2.0 million related to the sale of our Canadian pipe coating joint venture interest. Additionally, gross profit decreased primarily as a result of lower labor utilization in our domestic pipe coating operation and increased costs in our coating services operation. Partially offsetting the decrease in gross profit was an increase primarily related to increased project activity and improved efficiencies in our domestic cathodic protection operations. The changes in gross profit margin in the first six months of 2016 compared to the first six months of 2015 were primarily due to the same factors impacting the changes in gross profit margin in the second quarter of 2016 compared to the second quarter of 2015. Gross profit was unfavorably impacted by the change in foreign currency rates in relation to the U.S. dollar by $0.8 million in the first six months of 2016 compared to the prior year period.
Operating Expenses
Operating expenses in Corrosion Protection decreased $2.2 million, or 10.4%, in the second quarter of 2016 compared to the second quarter of 2015. As part of the 2016 Restructuring, we recognized charges of $0.1 million in the second quarter of 2016 related to the downsizing of certain upstream and midstream operations. Excluding 2016 Restructuring charges, operating expenses decreased $2.3 million, or 10.9%, primarily due to savings generated from our 2016 Restructuring efforts primarily in our cathodic protection operation and our industrial linings operation. Operating expenses also decreased due to savings of $0.4 million from the sale of our Canadian pipe coating joint venture and reserve for doubtful accounts of $0.6 million which was recorded in the second quarter of 2015 related to a certain long-dated receivable in dispute with a customer in our coating services operation. Operating expenses were favorably impacted by the change in foreign currency rates in relation to the U.S. dollar by $0.2 million in the second quarter of 2016 compared to the prior year period.
Operating expenses as a percentage of revenues were 19.9% in the second quarter of 2016 compared to 19.8% in the second quarter of 2015. Excluding 2016 Restructuring charges, operating expenses as a percentage of revenues were 19.8% in the second quarters of both 2016 and 2015.
Operating expenses decreased $2.1 million, or 5.0%, in the first six months of 2016 compared to the first six months of 2015. As part of the 2016 Restructuring, we recognized charges of $0.4 million in the first six months of 2016 related to the downsizing of certain midstream and upstream operations. Excluding 2016 Restructuring charges, operating expenses decreased $2.5 million, or 6.0%, primarily due to the same factors impacting the changes in operating expenses in the second quarter of 2016 compared to the second quarter of 2015. The decrease in operating expenses associated with the sale of our Canadian pipe coating joint venture was $0.8 million. Operating expenses were favorably impacted by the change in foreign currency rates in relation to the U.S. dollar by $1.0 million in the first six months of 2016 compared to the prior year period.
Operating expenses as a percentage of revenues were 21.0% in the first six months of 2016 compared to 19.9% in the first six months of 2015. Excluding 2016 Restructuring charges, operating expenses as a percentage of revenues were 20.8% in the first six months of 2016 compared to 19.9% in the first six months of 2015.
Operating Income (Loss) and Operating Margin
Operating income (loss) in Corrosion Protection decreased $3.4 million, or 363.8%, to a loss of $2.5 million in the second quarter of 2016 compared to income of $0.9 million in the second quarter of 2015. Operating margin declined 350 basis points to (2.6)% in the second quarter of 2016 compared to 0.9% in the second quarter of 2015. As part of the 2016 Restructuring, we recognized charges of $1.0 million in the second quarter of 2016 primarily related to severance and employee-related benefits and other restructuring costs. Excluding 2016 Restructuring charges, operating income (loss) decreased $2.4 million, or 261.5%, in the second quarter of 2016 compared to the second quarter of 2015 and operating margin declined 250 basis points to (1.6)% in the second quarter of 2016 compared to 0.9% in the second quarter of 2015. The decreases in operating income (loss) and operating margin were primarily due to declining revenues and gross profit stemming from challenging market conditions for our Canadian operations and a decline in project activity in our coating services operation and our domestic pipe coating operation. Partially offsetting the declines were increases related to increased revenues and gross profit in our domestic cathodic protection operation.
Operating income decreased $9.6 million, or 666.8%, to a loss of $8.1 million in the first six months of 2016 compared to income of $1.4 million in the first six months of 2015. Operating margin declined 510 basis points to (4.4)% in the first six months of 2016 compared to 0.7% in the first six months of 2015. As part of the 2016 Restructuring, we recognized charges of $3.7 million in first six months of 2016 primarily related to severance and employee-related benefits and other restructuring costs. Excluding 2016 Restructuring charges, operating income (loss) decreased $5.9 million, or 409.6%, in the first six months of 2016 compared to the first six months of 2015 and operating margin declined 310 basis points to (2.4)% in the first six months of 2016 compared to 0.7% in the first six months of 2015. The decreases in operating income (loss) and operating

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margin were primarily due to the same factors impacting the changes in operating income (loss) and operating margin in the second quarter of 2016 compared to the second quarter of 2015.
Operating income for Corrosion Protection was immaterially impacted by the change in foreign currency rates in the second quarter and first six months of 2016 compared to the prior year periods.

Energy Services Segment
Key financial data for Energy Services was as follows:
(dollars in thousands)
Quarters Ended June 30,

Increase (Decrease)

2016

2015


%
Revenues
$
53,077


$
81,983


$
(28,906
)

(35.3
)%
Gross profit
4,912


11,135


(6,223
)

(55.9
)
Gross profit margin
9.3
 %

13.6
%

N/A


(430
)bp
Operating expenses
7,263


9,663


(2,400
)

(24.8
)
Restructuring charges
102

 

 
102

 
N/M

Operating income (loss)
(2,453
)

1,472


(3,925
)

(266.6
)
Operating margin
(4.6
)%

1.8
%

N/A


(640
)bp

(dollars in thousands)
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
Increase (Decrease)
 
2016
 
2015
 
 $
 
%
Revenues
$
128,777

 
$
166,933

 
$
(38,156
)
 
(22.9
)%
Gross profit
12,383

 
20,881

 
(8,498
)
 
(40.7
)
Gross profit margin
9.6
 %
 
12.5
%
 
N/A

 
(290
)bp
Operating expenses
16,613

 
17,793

 
(1,180
)
 
(6.6
)
Acquisition-related expenses

 
323

 
(323
)
 
(100.0
)
Restructuring charges
2,500

 

 
2,500

 
N/M

Operating income (loss)
(6,730
)
 
2,765

 
(9,495
)
 
(343.4
)
Operating margin
(5.2
)%
 
1.7
%
 
N/A

 
(690
)bp
______________________________
“N/A” represents not applicable.
“N/M” represents not meaningful.
Energy Services operates solely in the United States and generates all revenues and incurs all expenses in U.S. dollars. There were no impacts from foreign currencies in relation to the U.S. dollar for the segment for the reported periods.
Revenues
Revenues in Energy Services decreased $28.9 million, or 35.3%, in the second quarter of 2016 compared to the second quarter of 2015. The decrease was due to a revenue decline of $17.0 million in our upstream operation, located primarily in Central California, as we significantly reduced our upstream operation in response to challenging upstream energy market conditions. Also contributing to the decrease in revenues was a revenue decline of $11.9 million in our downstream operation as turnaround, refinery clean-up and construction services activities declined from the prior year period.
Revenues decreased $38.2 million, or 22.9%, in the first six months of 2016 compared to the first six months of 2015. The decrease was due to a $35.0 million revenue decline in our upstream operation, primarily for the reason noted above, and a $3.2 million revenue decline in our downstream operation, primarily due to a decline in refinery clean-up, maintenance and construction services activities. Partially offsetting the revenue decline in our downstream operation, was an increase primarily due to increased turnaround services activity occurring mainly in the first quarter of 2016.
Gross Profit and Gross Profit Margin
Gross profit in Energy Services decreased $6.2 million, or 55.9%, and gross profit margin declined 430 basis points in the second quarter of 2016 compared to the second quarter of 2015. The decrease in gross profit was primarily due to reduced revenues in our upstream and downstream operations, as noted above, as well as cost overruns mainly on certain, discreet lump sum construction projects. Gross profit margin decreased primarily due to price pressures and reductions in higher margin

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activities in our upstream operation, thereby making it more challenging to recover our labor and equipment costs. Additionally, we experienced lower downstream margins related to client driven shifts in the mix of work, including decreased turnaround and clean-up services activities, and lower upstream margins related to cost overruns on certain lump sum construction projects.
Gross profit decreased $8.5 million, or 40.7%, and gross profit margin declined 290 basis points in the first six months of 2016 compared to the first six months of 2015. The decrease in gross profit was primarily due to declining revenues and cost overruns mainly on certain lump sum construction projects. Partially offsetting the gross profit decline in our downstream operation, was an increase primarily due to increased turnaround services activity occurring mainly in the first quarter of 2016. The change in gross profit margin was primarily due to the same factors impacting the change in gross profit margin in the second quarter of 2016 compared to the second quarter of 2015, as noted previously.
Operating Expenses
Operating expenses in Energy Services decreased $2.4 million, or 24.8%, in the second quarter of 2016 compared to the second quarter of 2015. As part of the 2016 Restructuring, we recognized charges of $1.5 million in the second quarter of 2016 primarily related to wind-down and other restructuring-related costs as we downsized our upstream operation. Excluding 2016 Restructuring charges, operating expenses decreased $3.9 million, or 40.2%, primarily due to controlled spending efforts in response to recent market challenges and as part of our savings initiatives related to the restructuring. Also contributing to the decrease was a $1.8 million offset to operating expenses related to a decrease in a reserve for certain Brinderson pre-acquisition matters and a $0.7 million expense in the second quarter of 2015 for severance related costs due to organizational leadership changes.
Operating expenses as a percentage of revenues were 13.7% in the second quarter of 2016 compared to 11.8% in the second quarter of 2015. Excluding 2016 Restructuring charges, operating expenses as a percentage of revenues were 10.9% in the second quarter of 2016 compared to 11.8% in the second quarter of 2015.
Operating expenses in the first six months of 2016 decreased $1.2 million, or 6.6%, compared to the first six months of 2015. As part of the 2016 Restructuring, we recognized charges of $3.9 million in the first six months of 2016 primarily related to wind-down and other restructuring-related costs as we downsized our upstream operation. Excluding 2016 Restructuring charges, operating expenses decreased $5.1 million, or 28.8%, primarily due to the same factors impacting operating expenses in the second quarter of 2016 compared to the second quarter of 2015.
Operating expenses as a percentage of revenues were 12.9% in the first six months of 2016 compared to 10.7% in the first six months of 2015. Excluding 2016 Restructuring charges, operating expenses as a percentage of revenues were 9.8% in the first six months of 2016 compared to 10.7% in the first six months of 2015.
Operating Income (Loss) and Operating Margin
Operating income (loss) in Energy Services decreased $3.9 million, or 266.6%, to a loss of $2.5 million in the second quarter of 2016 compared to income of $1.5 million in the second quarter of 2015. Operating margin declined 640 basis points to (4.6)% in the second quarter of 2016 compared to 1.8% in the second quarter of 2015. As part of the 2016 Restructuring, we recognized charges of $1.6 million in the second quarter of 2016 primarily related to severance and employee-related benefits, early lease termination and other restructuring costs. Excluding 2016 Restructuring charges, operating income decreased $2.3 million, or 158.8%, in the second quarter of 2016 compared to the second quarter of 2015 and operating margin declined 340 basis points to (1.6)% in the second quarter of 2016 compared to 1.8% in the second quarter of 2015. The decreases in operating income (loss) and operating margin were primarily due to decreases in revenues, gross profit and gross profit margins in our upstream and downstream operations. Partially offsetting the declines were operating expense savings associated with controlled spending efforts in response to recent market challenges and as part of our 2016 Restructuring, as well as a reduction in an accrual related to certain employee matters and severance related costs in the second quarter of 2015, as noted earlier.
Operating income (loss) decreased $9.5 million, or 343.4%, to a loss of $6.7 million in the first six months of 2016 compared to income of $2.8 million in the first six months of 2015. Operating margin declined 690 basis points to (5.2)% in the first six months of 2016 compared to 1.7% in the first six months of 2015. As part of the 2016 Restructuring, we recognized charges of $6.4 million in the first six months of 2016 primarily related to severance and employee-related benefits, early lease termination and other restructuring costs. Additionally, we incurred $0.3 million in acquisition-related expenses in the first six months of 2015 related to the purchase of Schultz. Excluding 2016 Restructuring charges and acquisition-related expenses, operating income decreased $3.4 million, or 109.4%, in the first six months of 2016 compared to the first six months of 2015 and operating margin declined 200 basis points to (0.2)% in the first six months of 2016 compared to 1.8% in the first six months of 2015. The decreases in operating income (loss) and operating margin were primarily due to the same factors impacting the changes in operating income (loss) and operating margin in the second quarter of 2016 compared to the second quarter of 2015.


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Other Income (Expense)
Interest Income and Expense
Interest income increased $0.1 million in the second quarter of 2016 compared to the prior year period primarily due to higher U.S. cash balances during the current year. Interest expense increased $0.7 million in the second quarter of 2016 compared to the same period in the prior year due to higher borrowing costs under our new Credit Facility, higher debt balances resulting from the February 2016 acquisition of Underground Solutions and an increase in amortized loan fees.
Interest income decreased less than $0.1 million in the first six months of 2016 compared to the prior year period. Interest expense increased $1.0 million in the first six months of 2016 compared to the same period in the prior year due to higher borrowing costs under our new Credit Facility, higher debt balances resulting from the February 2016 acquisition of Underground Solutions and an increase in amortized loan fees.
Other Income (Expense)
Other expense was $0.5 million in the quarter ended June 30, 2016 and primarily related to foreign currency exchange losses on revalued assets and liabilities. For the second quarter of 2015, other income was $0.8 million and consisted primarily of income of $0.8 million related a $1.0 million settlement of escrow claims for the acquisition of CRTS, Inc. (as discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements contained in this report). Additionally, we recorded gains of approximately $0.7 million during the second quarter of 2015 on the sale of certain fixed assets related to our restructured entities.
Other expense was $1.5 million in the six months ended June 30, 2016 and primarily related to foreign currency exchange losses on revalued assets and liabilities. For the first six months of 2015, other expense was $2.0 million, primarily due to the $2.8 million loss recognized on the sale of Video Injection - Insituform SAS during the first quarter of 2015, partially offset by the second quarter of 2015 factors described above.

Taxes (Benefit) on Income (Loss)
Taxes on income (loss) decreased $2.6 million during the second quarter of 2016 compared to the second quarter of 2015. Our effective tax rate for continuing operations was 22.8% in the quarter ended June 30, 2016 and 28.6% in the quarter ended June 30, 2015. The effective tax rate in the quarter ended June 30, 2016 was favorably impacted by a higher mix of earnings towards foreign jurisdictions, which generally have lower statutory tax rates, and the impact of certain discrete tax items relating to the 2016 Restructuring. The effective tax rate in the quarter ended June 30, 2015 was unfavorably impacted by a relatively small income tax benefit recorded on pre-tax charges related to the 2014 Restructuring and the impact of discrete tax items related to non-deductible restructuring charges.
Taxes on income (loss) decreased $9.2 million during the first six months of 2016 compared to the first six months of 2015. Our effective tax rate for continuing operations was a benefit of 83.4% in the six months ended June 30, 2016 and 34.6% in the six months ended June 30, 2015. The effective tax rate in the six months ended June 30, 2016 was favorably impacted by the same factors impacting the effective tax rate in the second quarter of 2016, and a $1.9 million benefit related to the reversal of a previously recorded valuation allowance due to changes in the realization of future tax benefits. The effective tax rate in the six months ended June 30, 2015 was unfavorably impacted by the same factors impacting the effective tax rate in the quarter ended June 30, 2015 described above.

Non-controlling Interests
Losses attributable to non-controlling interests was $0.2 million and $0.4 million in the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2016, respectively, while income attributable to non-controlling interests was $0.2 million in both the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2015. In the second quarter and first six months of 2016, losses from our joint ventures in Mexico, Saudi Arabia and Louisiana were partially offset by profitability from our joint venture in Oman. In the second quarter of 2015, profitability from our joint venture in Oman and our insulation coating joint venture in Louisiana, was partially offset by losses from our coating joint venture in Canada as a result of lower profitability caused by challenging market conditions. In the first six months of 2015, profitability from our joint ventures in Oman and Canada was partially offset by losses from our insulation coating joint venture in Louisiana, which had minimal production during the first quarter of 2015.


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Liquidity and Capital Resources
Cash and Cash Equivalents
(in thousands)
June 30, 
 2016
 
December 31, 
 2015
Cash and cash equivalents
$
110,792

 
$
209,253

Restricted cash
5,299

 
5,796

Restricted cash held in escrow primarily relates to funds reserved for legal requirements, deposits made in lieu of retention on specific projects performed for municipalities and state agencies, or advance customer payments and compensating balances for bank undertakings in Europe. Changes in restricted cash flows are reported in the consolidated statements of cash flows based on the nature of the restriction.
Sources and Uses of Cash
We expect the principal operational use of funds for the foreseeable future will be for capital expenditures, potential acquisitions, working capital, debt service and share repurchases. During the first six months of 2016, capital expenditures were primarily related to the pipe coating and insulation project in our Corrosion Protection segment. Additionally, capital expenditures were also used to support the growth and maintenance capital in our Infrastructure Solutions operations. For the full year of 2016, we expect a comparable level of capital expenditures compared to 2015, with slightly increased levels to complete the pipe-coating plant in Louisiana and support growth of our Infrastructure Solutions business, partially offset by decreased levels in certain of our Corrosion Protection and Energy Services operations as we minimize spending in response to our 2016 Restructuring efforts.
As part of our 2016 Restructuring, we incurred $13.0 million in cash charges during the first six months of 2016 related to employee severance, extension of benefits, employment assistance programs and early lease termination costs as we reposition our Energy Services’ upstream operations in California, right-size Corrosion Protection to compete more effectively, and reduce corporate and other operating costs. We estimate our remaining cash costs in 2016 to be approximately $1.5 million related to these activities. These actions, however, are expected to reduce future consolidated annual costs by approximately $17.0 million, most of which is expected to be realized in 2016, primarily through headcount reductions and office closures.
As part of our 2014 Restructuring, we incurred less than $0.1 million in cash charges during the first six months of 2016 related to severance and benefits costs and other restructuring costs associated with exiting certain foreign locations. While estimated remaining cash costs to be incurred in 2016 for the 2014 Restructuring are not expected to be material, we expect to incur additional non-cash charges in 2016, primarily related to the potential release of cumulative currency translation adjustments resulting from the disposal of certain entities as well as the foreign currency impact from settlement of inter-company loans.
At June 30, 2016, our cash balances were located worldwide for working capital and support needs. Given the breadth of our international operations, approximately $62.4 million, or 56.3%, of our cash was denominated in currencies other than the United States dollar as of June 30, 2016. We manage our worldwide cash requirements by reviewing available funds among the many subsidiaries through which we conduct business and the cost effectiveness with which those funds can be accessed. The repatriation of cash balances from certain of our subsidiaries could have adverse tax consequences or be subject to regulatory capital requirements; however, those balances are generally available without legal restrictions to fund ordinary business operations. As part of the February 2016 acquisition of Underground Solutions, we repatriated approximately $30.4 million from foreign subsidiaries to assist in funding the transaction, incurring approximately $3.5 million in additional taxes. These were viewed as one-time, special-use transactions. With few exceptions, U.S. income taxes, net of applicable foreign tax credits, have not been provided on undistributed earnings of international subsidiaries. Our intention is to permanently reinvest these earnings.
Our primary source of cash is operating activities. We occasionally borrow under our line of credit’s available capacity to fund operating activities, including working capital investments. Our operating activities include the collection of accounts receivable as well as the ultimate billing and collection of costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings. At June 30, 2016, we believed our net accounts receivable and our costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings, as reported on our consolidated balance sheet, were fully collectible and a significant portion of the receivables will be collected within the next twelve months. At June 30, 2016, we had certain net receivables (as discussed in the following paragraph) that we believe will be collected but are being disputed by the customer in some manner, which has impacted or may meaningfully impact the timing of collection or require us to invoke our contractual rights to an arbitration or mediation process, or take legal action. If in a future period we believe any of these receivables are no longer collectible, we would increase our allowance for bad debts through a charge to earnings.

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As of June 30, 2016, we had approximately $4.4 million in receivables related to certain projects in Texas and Morocco that have been delayed in payment for separate and unavoidable reasons. We are in various stages of discussions and dispute resolution with the project clients regarding such receivables. In each of the above instances, the customer has failed to meet its payment obligations in the time frame set forth in the respective contracts. We believe that we have performed our obligations pursuant to such contracts, and are duly exercising our rights under the respective contracts to receive payment. We believe the likelihood of success in each of these cases is probable and we are vigorously defending our position in each respective contract.
In March 2016, we settled an outstanding project dispute with a client in Infrastructure Solutions. In connection with the settlement, we agreed to forgo approximately $7.5 million in receivables owed by our client and we agreed to pay an additional $2.4 million. During April 2016, we paid the settlement amount. The customer receivable, along with the related allowance for doubtful account, was written off as of March 31, 2016.
Cash Flows from Operations
Cash flows from operating activities provided $9.9 million in the first six months of 2016 compared to $58.4 million provided in the first six months of 2015. The decrease in operating cash flow from the prior year period was primarily due to lower net income, inclusive of non-cash items, and lower cash flows related to working capital. Net income during the first six months of 2016 was negatively impacted by $13.0 million in cash charges related to our 2016 Restructuring. Working capital used $20.8 million of cash during the first six months of 2016 compared to $19.5 million provided in the comparable period of 2015.
During the first six months of 2016, cash flow provided by working capital requirements was impacted by seasonal payments of accounts payable due to increased project activity in the summer months, partially offset by lower days sales outstanding, which decreased approximately 10 days at June 30, 2016 compared to June 30, 2015. The decrease in days sales outstanding was primarily due to the timing of billing and advance deposits received on certain coatings projects at our Bayou Louisiana facility and the impact of stronger collections in Infrastructure Solutions. During the first six months of 2015, cash flow provided by working capital requirements was primarily impacted by significant movements in billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings. Our billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings was $63.4 million at June 30, 2015, an increase of $20.4 million from December 31, 2014, due partially to the timing of billing and advance deposits received on certain coatings projects at our Bayou Louisiana facility.
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Cash flows from investing activities used $105.6 million during the first six months of 2016 compared to $19.4 million used in the comparable period of 2015. During the first six months of 2016, we used $91.2 million to acquire Underground Solutions, Fyfe Europe and the CIPP business of LMJ. During the first six months of 2015, we used $6.9 million to acquire Schultz Mechanical Contractors. During 2016, we received proceeds of $4.6 million, net of cash disposed, from the sale of our interests in Bayou Perma-Pipe Canada. We used $19.4 million in cash for capital expenditures in the first six months of 2016 compared to $12.1 million in the prior year period. The increase during the first six months of 2016 was primarily due to $8.1 million in capital expenditures related to the pipe coating and insulation project in our Corrosion Protection segment. In the first six months of 2016 and 2015, $1.1 million and $0.9 million, respectively, of non-cash capital expenditures were included in accounts payable and accrued expenses. Capital expenditures in the first six months of 2016 and 2015 were partially offset by $2.4 million and $1.2 million, respectively, in proceeds received from asset disposals.
We anticipate approximately $35.0 million to be spent in 2016 on capital expenditures to support our global operations.
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Cash flows from financing activities provided $0.3 million during the first six months of 2016 compared to $34.6 million used in the first six months of 2015. During the first six months of 2016 and 2015, we used net cash of $25.2 million and $20.6 million, respectively, to repurchase 1,365,249 and 1,091,122 shares, respectively, of our common stock through open market purchases and in connection with our equity compensation programs as discussed in Note 8 to the consolidated financial statements contained in this report. We had net borrowings of $36.0 million from our line of credit during the first six months of 2016, primarily to fund our acquisition activity, and we used cash of $8.8 million to pay down the principal balance of our term loan. During the first six months of 2015, we used cash of $13.1 million to pay down the principal balance of our term loan and, as discussed in Note 7 to the consolidated financial statements contained in this report, we made a $26.5 million mandatory prepayment on the balance of our term loan, utilizing $26.0 million from our line of credit to fund the term loan prepayment.

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Long-Term Debt
In October 2015, we entered into an amended and restated $650.0 million senior secured credit facility with a syndicate of banks. Bank of America, N.A. served as the sole administrative agent and JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and U.S. Bank National Association acted as co-syndication agents. Merrill Lynch Pierce Fenner & Smith Incorporated, JPMorgan Securities LLC, and U.S. Bank National Association acted as joint lead arrangers and joint book managers in the syndication of the credit facility. The credit facility consists of a $300.0 million five-year revolving line of credit and a $350.0 million five-year term loan facility, each with an original maturity date in October 2020.
Generally, interest is charged on the principal amounts outstanding under the credit facility at the British Bankers Association LIBOR rate plus an applicable rate ranging from 1.25% to 2.25% depending on our consolidated leverage ratio. We can also opt for an interest rate equal to a base rate (as defined in the credit documents) plus an applicable rate, which is also based on our consolidated leverage ratio. The applicable LIBOR borrowing rate (LIBOR plus our applicable rate) as of June 30, 2016 was approximately 3.25%.
Our indebtedness at June 30, 2016 consisted of $336.9 million outstanding from the $350.0 million term loan under the credit facility and $36.0 million on the line of credit under the credit facility. During 2016, we (i) borrowed $30.0 million on the line of credit to help fund the acquisition of Underground Solutions; (ii) borrowed $3.0 million on the line of credit to help fund a small acquisition; and (iii) had net borrowings of $3.0 million on the line of credit for international working capital needs. Additionally, we designated $9.6 million of debt held by our joint venture partners (representing funds loaned by our joint venture partners) as third-party debt in our consolidated financial statements and held $0.2 million of third-party notes and bank debt at June 30, 2016.
Beginning with the year ended December 31, 2014, our previous credit facility required an annual mandatory prepayment against the term loan obligation in an amount equal to 50% of the Excess Cash Flow, as defined by the credit facility, if our Consolidated Leverage Ratio is greater than 2.50 to 1.0, as of the end of that fiscal year. Our Consolidated Leverage Ratio at December 31, 2014 was 2.90 to 1.0. On March 31, 2015, we made the required term loan prepayment in the amount of $26.5 million, utilizing $26.0 million from the line of credit to fund the term loan prepayment obligation.
As of June 30, 2016, we had $28.9 million in letters of credit issued and outstanding under the credit facility. Of such amount, $16.6 million was collateral for the benefit of certain of our insurance carriers and $12.3 million was for letters of credit or bank guarantees of performance or payment obligations of foreign subsidiaries.
In October 2015, we entered into an interest rate swap agreement for a notional amount of $262.5 million, which is set to expire in October 2020. The notional amount of this swap mirrored the amortization of a $262.5 million portion of our $350.0 million term loan drawn from our credit facility. The swap requires us to make a monthly fixed rate payment of 1.46% calculated on the amortizing $262.5 million notional amount, and provides for us to receive a payment based upon a variable monthly LIBOR interest rate calculated by amortizing the $262.5 million same notional amount. The annualized borrowing rate of the swap at June 30, 2016 was 3.46%. The receipt of the monthly LIBOR-based payment offset a variable monthly LIBOR-based interest cost on a corresponding $262.5 million portion of our term loan from the credit facility. This interest rate swap is used to partially hedge the interest rate risk associated with the volatility of monthly LIBOR rate movement, and is accounted for as a cash flow hedge.
The credit facility is subject to certain financial covenants including a consolidated financial leverage ratio and consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio. We were in compliance with all covenants at June 30, 2016 and expect continued compliance for the foreseeable future.
We believe that we have adequate resources and liquidity to fund future cash requirements and debt repayments with cash generated from operations, existing cash balances and additional short- and long-term borrowing capacity for the next 12 months. We expect cash generated from operations to remain solid throughout the remainder of 2016 due to improved working capital management initiatives and the cost savings generated through our restructuring efforts.

Disclosure of Contractual Obligations and Commercial Commitments
There were no material changes in contractual obligations and commercial commitments from those disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015. See Note 10 to the consolidated financial statements contained in this report for further discussion regarding our commitments and contingencies.


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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Market Risk
We are exposed to the effect of interest rate changes and of foreign currency and commodity price fluctuations. We currently do not use derivative contracts to manage commodity risks. From time to time, we may enter into foreign currency forward contracts to fix exchange rates for net investments in foreign operations to hedge our foreign exchange risk.
Interest Rate Risk
The fair value of our cash and short-term investment portfolio at June 30, 2016 approximated carrying value. Given the short-term nature of these instruments, market risk, as measured by the change in fair value resulting from a hypothetical 100 basis point change in interest rates, would not be material.
Our objectives in managing exposure to interest rate changes are to limit the impact of interest rate changes on earnings and cash flows and to lower overall borrowing costs. To achieve these objectives, we maintain fixed rate debt whenever favorable; however, the majority of our debt at June 30, 2016 was variable rate debt. We substantially mitigate our interest rate risk through interest rate swap agreements, which are used to hedge the volatility of monthly LIBOR rate movement of our debt. As part of our credit facility in 2015, we entered into an interest rate swap agreement with a notional amount that will mirror approximately 75% of our outstanding long-term debt for the next five years.
At June 30, 2016, the estimated fair value of our long-term debt was approximately $376.4 million. Fair value was estimated using market rates for debt of similar risk and maturity and a discounted cash flow model. Market risk related to the potential increase in fair value resulting from a hypothetical 100 basis point increase in our debt specific borrowing rates at June 30, 2016 would result in a $1.1 million increase in interest expense.
Foreign Exchange Risk
We operate subsidiaries and are associated with licensees and affiliated companies operating solely outside of the United States and in foreign currencies. Consequently, we are inherently exposed to risks associated with the fluctuation in the value of the local currencies compared to the U.S. dollar. At June 30, 2016, a substantial portion of our cash and cash equivalents was denominated in foreign currencies, and a hypothetical 10.0% change in currency exchange rates could result in an approximate $15.2 million impact to our equity through accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).
In order to help mitigate this risk, we may enter into foreign exchange forward contracts to minimize the short-term impact of foreign currency fluctuations. We do not engage in hedging transactions for speculative investment reasons. There can be no assurance that our hedging operations will eliminate or substantially reduce risks associated with fluctuating currencies. At June 30, 2016, there were no material foreign currency hedge instruments outstanding. See Note 12 to the consolidated financial statements contained in this report for additional information and disclosures regarding our derivative financial instruments.
Commodity Risk
We have exposure to the effect of limitations on supply and changes in commodity pricing relative to a variety of raw materials that we purchase and use in our operating activities, most notably resin, iron ore, chemicals, staple fiber, fuel, metals and pipe. We manage this risk by entering into agreements with certain suppliers utilizing a request for proposal, or RFP, format and purchasing in bulk, and advantageous buying on the spot market for certain metals, when possible. We also manage this risk by continuously updating our estimation systems for bidding contracts so that we are able to price our products and services appropriately to our customers. However, we face exposure on contracts in process that have already been priced and are not subject to any cost adjustments in the contract. This exposure is potentially more significant on our longer-term projects.
We obtain a majority of our global resin requirements, one of our primary raw materials, from multiple suppliers in order to diversify our supplier base and thus reduce the risks inherent in concentrated supply streams. We have qualified a number of vendors in North America, Europe and Asia that can deliver, and are currently delivering, proprietary resins that meet our specifications.
The primary products and raw materials used by our infrastructure rehabilitation operations in the manufacture of fiber reinforced polymer composite systems are carbon, glass, resins, fabric and epoxy raw materials. Fabric and epoxies are the largest materials purchased, which are currently purchased through a select group of suppliers, although we believe these and the other materials are available from a number of vendors. The price of epoxy historically is affected by the price of oil. In addition, a number of factors such as worldwide demand, labor costs, energy costs, import duties and other trade restrictions may influence the price of these raw materials.
We rely on a select group of third-party extruders to manufacture our Fusible PVC® pipe products.

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Iron ore inventory balances are managed according to our anticipated volume of concrete weight coating projects. We obtain the majority of our iron ore from a limited number of suppliers, and pricing can be volatile. Iron ore is typically purchased near the start of each project. Concrete weight coating revenue accounts for a small percentage of our overall revenues.

Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Our management, under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer (our principal executive officer) and Chief Financial Officer (our principal financial officer), has conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)), as of June 30, 2016. Based upon and as of the date of this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective to ensure that the information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act (a) is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time period specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms and (b) is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive and principal financial officers, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
The scope of management’s evaluation did not include our recent acquisition of Underground Solutions.
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended June 30, 2016 that materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.


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PART II—OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
We are involved in certain actions incidental to the conduct of our business and affairs. Management, after consultation with legal counsel, does not believe that the outcome of any such actions, individually and in the aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

Item 1A. Risk Factors
There have been no material changes to the risk factors described in Item 1A in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
 
 
Total Number of Shares (or Units) Purchased
 
Average Price Paid per Share (or Unit)
 
Total Number of Shares (or Units) Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans or Programs
 
Maximum Number (or Approximate Dollar Value) of Shares (or Units) that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs
January 2016 (1) (2)
 
435,798

 
$
17.14

 
431,128

 
$
7,868,694

February 2016 (1) (2)
 
305,328

 
17.73

 
289,632

 
3,016,659

March 2016 (1) (2)
 
169,530

 
20.30

 
137,822

 
422,066

April 2016 (1) (2)
 
52,257

 
20.69

 
51,949

 
18,961,760

May 2016 (1) (2)
 
201,456

 
19.49

 
200,000

 
15,450,389

June 2016 (1) (2)
 
200,880

 
19.25

 
200,428

 
11,591,883

Total
 
1,365,249

 
$
18.46

 
1,310,959

 

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(1) 
In November 2015, our board of directors authorized the open market repurchase of up to $20.0 million of our common stock to be made during 2015 and 2016. We have authorization under our Credit Facility to repurchase up to an additional $40.0 million of our common stock in 2016. In March 2016, our board of directors authorized the open market repurchase of up to an additional $20.0 million of our common stock to be made during 2016 following expiration of the November 2015 program. We began repurchasing shares under this new program in April 2016 immediately following completion of the November 2015 program. Once repurchased, we promptly retire the shares.
(2) 
In connection with approval of our credit facility, our board of directors approved the purchase of up to $10.0 million of our common stock in each calendar year in connection with our equity compensation programs for employees and directors. The number of shares purchased includes shares surrendered to us to pay the exercise price and/or to satisfy tax withholding obligations in connection with “net, net” exercises of employee stock options and/or the vesting of restricted stock or restricted stock units issued to employees. For the six months ended June 30, 2016, 54,290 shares were surrendered in connection with restricted stock, restricted stock unit and stock option transactions. The deemed price paid was the closing price of our common stock on the Nasdaq Global Select Market on the date that the restricted stock or restricted stock units vested or the stock option was exercised. Once repurchased, we promptly retire the shares.

Item 6. Exhibits
The exhibits required to be filed as part of this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are listed on the Index to Exhibits attached hereto.

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements 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.
 
AEGION CORPORATION
 
 
Date: August 3, 2016
/s/ David A. Martin
 
David A. Martin
 
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
 
(Principal Financial Officer)

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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
These exhibits are numbered in accordance with the Exhibit Table of Item 601 of Regulation S-K.
31.1
Certification of Charles R. Gordon pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, filed herewith.
 
 
31.2
Certification of David A. Martin pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, filed herewith.
 
 
32.1
Certification of Charles R. Gordon pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, filed herewith.
 
 
32.2
Certification of David A. Martin pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, filed herewith.
 
 
101.INS
XBRL Instance Document*
 
 
101.SCH
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document*
 
 
101.CAL
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document*
 
 
101.DEF
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document*
 
 
101.LAB
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document*
 
 
101.PRE
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document*
*
In accordance with Rule 406T under Regulation S-T, the XBRL-related information in Exhibit 101 shall be deemed “furnished” and not “filed”.
(1)
Management contract or compensatory plan, contract or arrangement.



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