10-Q 1 a33115-10qxciber.htm 10-Q 3/31/15-10Q-Ciber
 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 March 31, 2015
 
OR
 
o         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: 001-13103

Ciber, Inc.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) 
Delaware
 
38-2046833
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
 
 
 
6363 South Fiddler’s Green Circle, Suite 1400,
Greenwood Village, Colorado
 
80111
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
 
(Zip Code)
(303) 220-0100
(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 o
 
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 o
 
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.  (Check one):
Large accelerated filer o
 
Accelerated filer x
 
 
 
Non-accelerated filer o
 
Smaller reporting company o
(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)
 
 
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).  Yes o No x
 
There were 78,787,867 shares of the registrant’s Common Stock outstanding as of April 24, 2015.



Table of Contents
 
 
 
Page
Part I
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
 
Item 1.
Financial Statements (unaudited):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


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Ciber, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited)
 
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2015
 
2014
REVENUES
 
 
 
Consulting services
$
191,054

 
$
204,981

Other revenue
10,951

 
13,030

Total revenues
202,005

 
218,011

OPERATING EXPENSES
 
 
 
Cost of consulting services
143,795

 
153,851

Cost of other revenue
6,495

 
7,589

Selling, general and administrative
45,718

 
49,640

Restructuring charges (credit)
61

 
(102
)
Total operating expenses
196,069

 
210,978

OPERATING INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
5,936

 
7,033

 
 
 
 
Interest expense
(314
)
 
(362
)
Other expense, net
(153
)
 
(70
)
INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS BEFORE INCOME TAXES
5,469

 
6,601

Income tax expense
1,251

 
2,535

INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
4,218

 
4,066

Loss from discontinued operations, net of income tax
(42
)
 
(142
)
CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME
4,176

 
3,924

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
2

 
5

NET EARNING ATTRIBUTABLE TO CIBER, INC.
$
4,174

 
$
3,919

 
 
 
 
Basic and diluted earnings per share attributable to Ciber, Inc. Continuing Operations
$
0.05

 
$
0.05

 
 
 
 
Weighted average shares outstanding:
 
 
 
Basic
78,727

 
76,452

Diluted
79,537

 
77,472

 
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements. 

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Ciber, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)

 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2015
 
2014
Consolidated net income
$
4,176

 
$
3,924

Foreign currency translation adjustments
(13,077
)
 
908

Comprehensive income (loss)
(8,901
)
 
4,832

Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests
2

 
5

Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Ciber, Inc.
$
(8,903
)
 
$
4,827


See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements. 


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Ciber, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
(Unaudited) 
 
March 31,
2015
 
December 31,
2014
ASSETS
 
 
 
Current assets:
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
16,715

 
$
45,858

Accounts receivable, net of allowances of $2,487 and $2,842, respectively
171,397

 
173,450

Prepaid expenses and other current assets
27,979

 
26,714

Total current assets
216,091

 
246,022

 
 
 
 
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $45,091 and $46,871, respectively
13,140

 
14,115

Goodwill
256,137

 
267,587

Other assets
7,412

 
7,559

 
 
 
 
TOTAL ASSETS
$
492,780

 
$
535,283

 
 
 
 
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
 
 
 
Liabilities:
 
 
 
Current liabilities:
 
 
 
Current portion of long-term debt
$
751

 
$

Accounts payable
23,272

 
32,926

Accrued compensation and related liabilities
34,248

 
59,012

Deferred revenue
17,528

 
17,475

Income taxes payable
277

 
573

Other accrued expenses and liabilities
43,445

 
50,932

Total current liabilities
119,521

 
160,918

 
 
 
 
Long-term debt
18,050

 
11,402

Deferred income taxes
29,147

 
28,422

Other long-term liabilities
7,835

 
8,465

Total liabilities
174,553

 
209,207

 
 
 
 
Commitments and contingencies

 

 
 
 
 
Equity:
 
 
 
Ciber, Inc. shareholders' equity:
 
 
 
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 1,000 shares authorized, no shares issued

 

Common stock, $0.01 par value, 100,000 shares authorized, 78,879 and 78,728 shares issued, respectively
789

 
787

Treasury stock, at cost, 32 and 32 shares, respectively
(133
)
 
(117
)
Additional paid-in capital
362,472

 
360,419

Accumulated deficit
(15,161
)
 
(18,348
)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(30,320
)
 
(17,243
)
Total Ciber, Inc. shareholders' equity
317,647

 
325,498

Noncontrolling interests
580

 
578

Total equity
318,227

 
326,076

 
 
 
 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
$
492,780

 
$
535,283

 

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements. 

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Ciber, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statement of Shareholders' Equity
(In thousands)
(Unaudited)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Additional Paid-in Capital
 
Accumulated deficit
 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
 
Total Ciber, Inc.
 
 
 
 
 
Common Stock
 
Treasury Stock
 
 
 
 
Shareholders'
 
Noncontrolling Interests
 
Total Equity
 
Shares
 
Amount
 
Shares
 
Amount
 
 
 
 
Equity
 
 
BALANCES AT JANUARY 1, 2015
78,728

 
$
787

 
(32
)
 
$
(117
)
 
$
360,419

 
$
(18,348
)
 
$
(17,243
)
 
$
325,498

 
$
578

 
$
326,076

Consolidated net income

 

 

 

 

 
4,174

 

 
4,174

 
2

 
4,176

Foreign currency translation

 

 

 

 

 

 
(13,077
)
 
(13,077
)
 

 
(13,077
)
Shares issued under employee share plans, net
151

 
2

 
194

 
746

 
297

 
(987
)
 

 
58

 

 
58

Share-based compensation

 

 

 

 
1,756

 

 

 
1,756

 

 
1,756

Purchase of treasury stock

 

 
(194
)
 
(762
)
 

 

 

 
(762
)
 

 
(762
)
BALANCES AT MARCH 31, 2015
78,879

 
$
789

 
(32
)
 
$
(133
)
 
$
362,472

 
$
(15,161
)
 
$
(30,320
)
 
$
317,647

 
$
580

 
$
318,227

 
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
 


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Ciber, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands)
(Unaudited) 
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2015
 
2014
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
 
 
 
Consolidated net income
$
4,176

 
$
3,924

Adjustments to reconcile consolidated net income to net cash used in operating activities:
 
 
 
Loss from discontinued operations
42

 
142

Depreciation
1,357

 
1,357

Deferred income tax expense
1,313

 
1,351

Recovery of doubtful receivables
(149
)
 
(149
)
Share-based compensation expense
1,756

 
1,868

Amortization of debt costs
143

 
143

Other, net
2,728

 
96

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
 
 
 
Accounts receivable
(5,429
)
 
1,901

Other current and long-term assets
(3,507
)
 
(1,512
)
Accounts payable
(8,553
)
 
(9,444
)
Accrued compensation and related liabilities
(23,231
)
 
(20,216
)
Other current and long-term liabilities
(4,032
)
 
(10,292
)
Income taxes payable/refundable
(191
)
 
320

Cash used in operating activities — continuing operations
(33,577
)
 
(30,511
)
Cash used in operating activities — discontinued operations
(127
)
 
(316
)
Cash used in operating activities
(33,704
)
 
(30,827
)
 
 
 
 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
 
 
 
Purchases of property and equipment, net
(1,215
)
 
(2,124
)
Cash used in investing activities — continuing operations
(1,215
)
 
(2,124
)
 
 
 
 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
 
 
 
Borrowings on long-term debt
91,341

 
81,890

Payments on long-term debt
(83,563
)
 
(71,313
)
Employee stock purchases and options exercised
456

 
3,399

Purchase of shares for employee tax withholdings
(398
)
 
(626
)
Purchase of treasury stock
(762
)
 

Cash provided by financing activities — continuing operations
7,074

 
13,350

Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
(1,298
)
 
615

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
(29,143
)
 
(18,986
)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period
45,858

 
44,483

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period
$
16,715

 
$
25,497

 
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements. 

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Ciber, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Unaudited)

(1) Basis of Presentation
 
The accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements of Ciber, Inc. and its subsidiaries (together, “Ciber,” “the Company,” “we,” “our” or “us”) have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) for quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and do not include all of the information and note disclosures required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("U.S. GAAP") for complete financial statements.  These consolidated financial statements should therefore be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2014, included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC.  The accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP and include all adjustments of a normal, recurring nature that are, in the opinion of management, necessary to present fairly the financial position and results of operations for the interim periods presented.  The results of operations for an interim period are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations for a full fiscal year.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements — In April 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2014-08, Reporting Discontinued Operations and Disclosures of Disposals of Components of an Entity ("ASU 2014-08"). This update raises the threshold for disposals to qualify as discontinued operations, and allows companies to have significant continuing involvement and continuing cash flows with the discontinued operation. ASU 2014-08 is effective for annual periods beginning on or after December 15, 2014, and interim periods within that year and is applied prospectively. We adopted this standard as of January 1, 2015, and it did not have a material impact on the Company's consolidated financial statements.

In May 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) (“ASU 2014-09”). The core principle of the standard is when an entity transfers goods or services to customers, it will recognize revenue in an amount that reflects the consideration the entity expects to be entitled to for those goods or services. The update outlines a five-step model and related application guidance, which replaces most existing revenue recognition guidance. ASU 2014-09 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, and for interim periods within that year, and allows for both retrospective and prospective methods of adoption. We are currently evaluating the impact of implementing this guidance on our consolidated financial statements, as well as which transition method we intend to use.

In August 2014, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-15, “Presentation of Financial Statements - Going Concern (Subtopic 205-40): Disclosure of Uncertainties about an Entity’s Ability to Continue as a Going Concern” (“ASU 2014-15”), which requires management to evaluate, at each annual and interim reporting period, whether there are conditions or events that raise substantial doubt about the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date the financial statements are issued and provide related disclosures.  ASU 2014-15 is effective for annual periods ending after December 15, 2016, and interim periods thereafter.  Early adoption is permitted.  We do not anticipate that this guidance will materially impact our consolidated financial statements.

In January 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-01, “Income Statement - Extraordinary and Unusual Items (Subtopic 225-20): Simplifying Income Statement Presentation by Eliminating the Concept of Extraordinary Items" ("ASU 2015-01"). This ASU eliminates from U.S. GAAP the concept of extraordinary items. ASU 2015-01 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2015. A reporting entity may apply the amendments prospectively. We do not anticipate that this guidance will materially impact our consolidated financial statements.

In February 2015, the FASB issued ASU No. 2015-02, "Consolidation (Topic 810): Amendments to the Consolidation Analysis” (“ASU 2015-02”).  ASU 2015-02 changes the analysis that a reporting entity must perform to determine whether it should consolidate certain types of legal entities. Specifically, ASU 2015-02 modifies the evaluation of whether limited partnerships and similar legal entities are VIEs or voting interest entities, eliminates the presumption that a general partner should consolidate a limited partnership, and affects the evaluation of fee arrangements in the primary beneficiary determination.  ASU 2015-02 is effective for public business entities for fiscal years, and for interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2015. Early adoption is permitted, including adoption in an interim period. We do not anticipate that this guidance will materially impact our consolidated financial statements.

PSU Grant — On January 26, 2015, we granted 79,761 Performance Based Restricted Share Units ("PSUs") to our executives. The performance conditions include both an internal performance condition and an external market-based condition. We have valued the external market based condition using a Monte Carlo approach. Probability of reaching the internal

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performance condition is assessed quarterly and the associated expense is adjusted based on the target expected to be achieved. There is the potential for 239,283 shares of common stock to vest if maximum performance targets are achieved.

Fair Value — The carrying value of the outstanding borrowings under the ABL Facility, as defined in Note 3, approximates its fair value as (1) it is based on a variable rate that changes based on market conditions and (2) the margin applied to the variable rate is based on Ciber's credit risk, which has not changed since entering into the facility in May 2012. If Ciber's credit risk were to change, we would estimate the fair value of our borrowings using a discounted cash flow analysis based on current rates expected to be available from the lender for similar types of debt. The inputs used to establish the fair value of the ABL Facility are considered to be Level 2 inputs, which include inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. Restructuring liabilities for office closures are initially recorded at estimated fair value utilizing Level 3 assumptions, including an estimate of sublease income which is subject to adjustment in future periods if assumptions change.

(2) Earnings Per Share
 
Our computation of earnings per share — basic and diluted is as follows:
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2015
 
2014
 
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
Numerator:
 
 
 
Net income from continuing operations
$
4,218

 
$
4,066

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
2

 
5

Net income attributable to Ciber, Inc. from continuing operations
4,216

 
4,061

Loss from discontinued operations, net of income tax
(42
)
 
(142
)
Net income attributable to Ciber, Inc.
$
4,174

 
$
3,919

 
 
 
 
Denominator:
 
 
 
Basic weighted average shares outstanding
78,727

 
76,452

Dilutive effect of employee stock plans
810

 
1,020

Diluted weighted average shares outstanding
79,537

 
77,472

 
 
 
 
Basic and diluted earnings per share attributable to Ciber, Inc. — Continuing Operations
$
0.05

 
$
0.05

 
 
 
 
Anti-dilutive securities omitted from the calculation
2,768

 
2,468


Dilutive securities, including stock options and restricted stock units, are excluded from the diluted weighted average shares outstanding computation in periods in which they have an anti-dilutive effect, such as when we report a net loss attributable to Ciber, Inc. from continuing operations, or when stock options have an exercise price that is greater than the average market price of Ciber common stock during the period.
 
(3) Borrowings

We have an asset-based revolving line of credit of up to $60 million (the “ABL Facility”) with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. The maximum amount available for borrowing at any time under such line of credit is determined according to a borrowing base valuation of eligible account receivables, which was $53.5 million at March 31, 2015. The ABL Facility provides for borrowings in the United States, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and Germany and matures on May 7, 2017. As of March 31, 2015, we had $18.8 million outstanding under the ABL Facility. We expect our borrowings to fluctuate based on our working capital needs. Our obligations under the ABL Facility are guaranteed by us and are secured by substantially all of our U.S., Netherlands, United Kingdom, and German assets. Under the ABL Facility, Wells Fargo will have dominion over the cash receipts related to any U.K., Dutch and German borrowings. At March 31, 2015, we had $0.8 million of foreign borrowings that were subject to the bank's dominion and are classified as a current liability on our balance sheet.


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(4) Financial Instruments

We are exposed to certain risks related to our ongoing business operations.  From time to time, we may choose to use derivative instruments to manage certain risks related to foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates.
 
During the first quarter of 2015, we entered into various foreign currency forwards related to intercompany transactions denominated in a foreign currency. These forwards allow us to manage our foreign currency exposure with respect to the Euro, the Indian Rupee, the Pound Sterling, the Norwegian Krone, the Swedish Krona, and the Australian Dollar.  The duration of these contracts generally ranges from one to three months and we are generally entering into new contracts on a monthly basis. We have not elected hedge accounting for these derivatives.  During the first quarter of 2015 and 2014, respectively, we had a net gain on our foreign currency forward contracts of approximately $2.5 million and $0.3 million, respectively, which is included in "other expense, net" on the Consolidated Statement of Operations. Each forward is recognized as either an asset or liability on our Consolidated Balance Sheets at fair value and is presented in either "prepaid expenses and other current assets" or "other accrued expenses and liabilities," as applicable.  All cash flows associated with these forward instruments are classified as operating cash flows in our Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows.
The following table summarizes our outstanding foreign currency forward contracts at March 31, 2015:

Currency Purchased Forward
 
Currency Sold Forward
 
Maturity Date
 
 
 
NOK
26,500,000

 
EUR
3,055,918

 
4/30/2015
NOK
14,000,000

 
EUR
1,612,272

 
4/7/2015
USD
8,700,000

 
EUR
8,097,543

 
4/30/2015
USD
6,000,000

 
EUR
5,584,512

 
4/30/2015
GBP
1,200,000

 
EUR
1,657,688

 
4/30/2015
AUD
2,000,000

 
EUR
1,417,033

 
4/30/2015
EUR
1,800,000

 
SEK
16,690,140

 
4/30/2015
INR
339,530,400

 
USD
5,400,000

 
4/30/2015
INR
112,188,960

 
USD
1,800,000

 
4/15/2015
INR
68,056,700

 
EUR
1,000,000

 
4/30/2015

(5) Income Taxes

Current period U.S. and foreign income before income taxes as well as income tax expense were as follows:
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2015
 
2014
 
(In thousands)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes:
 
 
 
U.S.
$
1,268

 
$
2,048

Foreign
4,201

 
4,553

Total
$
5,469

 
$
6,601

 
 
 
 
Income tax expense:
 
 
 
U.S.
$
674

 
$
1,026

Foreign
577

 
1,509

Total
$
1,251

 
$
2,535


Due to our history of domestic losses, we have a full valuation allowance for all U.S. net deferred tax assets, including our net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. As a result, we cannot record any tax benefits for additional U.S. incurred losses and any U.S. income is offset by a reduction in valuation allowance. Irrespective of our income or loss levels, we continue to record U.S. deferred tax expense related to tax-basis goodwill amortization.

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The effective rate on our foreign tax expense varies with the mix of income and losses across multiple tax jurisdictions with most statutory tax rates varying from 21% to 34%. The foreign tax expense was lower than the normal effective rate
primarily as a result of the current mix of income and losses across jurisdictions, with a significant portion of income being earned in jurisdictions where it is offset by the utilization of loss carryforwards that have a full valuation allowance recorded against them.   

(6) Restructuring Charges

On July 25, 2014, we approved a restructuring plan focused on the implementation of a go-to-market model, realigning the organization and improving our near and offshore delivery mix ("the 2014 Plan"). The 2014 Plan commenced in the third quarter of 2014 and we expect it to be completed in the third quarter of 2015. We expect the 2014 Plan to impact approximately 280 people. We estimate the total amount of the restructuring charges for the 2014 Plan will be approximately $27 million, substantially all of which will be settled in cash. The total estimated restructuring expenses include approximately $20 million related to employee severance and related benefits and approximately $7 million related to professional fees, office closures and other expenses.

The changes in our 2014 Plan restructuring liabilities, which are primarily recorded in other accrued expenses, during the three months ended March 31, 2015, are as follows:
 
Employee Severance and Termination
 
Professional Fees, Office Closures and Other
 
Total
 
(In thousands)
Restructuring liability, as of January 1, 2015
$
15,152

 
$
1,200

 
$
16,352

Restructuring charge
25

 

 
25

Cash paid
(4,192
)
 
(1,200
)
 
(5,392
)
Foreign exchange rate changes
(627
)
 

 
(627
)
Restructuring liability, as of March 31, 2015
$
10,358

 
$

 
$
10,358


Restructuring charges by segment are as follows:

 
Three Months Ended March 31, 2015
 
Plan to Date
 
Total Anticipated Charges
 
(In thousands)
North America
$

 
$
1,011

 
$
1,011

International

 
17,831

 
18,400

Other
25

 
339

 
339

Corporate

 
5,311

 
7,189

Total
$
25

 
$
24,492

 
$
26,939


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On November 5, 2012, we approved a company restructuring plan ("the 2012 Plan"). In the third quarter of 2013, all restructuring actions associated with this plan were completed. Although we have completed all activities associated with the 2012 Plan, our lease-related office closure costs are subject to estimate and as such our actual restructuring charges may differ from our current estimates. In the second and fourth quarters of 2014, as well as the first quarter of 2015, we incurred additional charges related to adjusting our sublease estimates.

The changes in our restructuring liabilities for the 2012 Plan, which are recorded in other accrued expenses, during the three months ended March 31, 2015, are as follows:
 
Office Closures
 
(in thousands)
Restructuring liability, as of January 1, 2015
$
1,694

Restructuring charges
36

Cash paid
(403
)
Foreign exchange rate changes
(17
)
Restructuring liability, as of March 31, 2015
$
1,310


Restructuring charges by segment are as follows:

Three Months Ended March 31, 2015
 
Plan to Date (1)

(In thousands)
North America
$
1

 
$
1,703

International

 
8,851

Corporate (2)
35

 
3,431

Total
$
36

 
$
13,985

(1) Our restructuring charges, particularly lease-related office closure costs, are subject to estimate. If we are unable to find tenants for vacated offices or sub-lease terms are different from our assumptions, our actual restructuring charges will differ from our current estimates.
(2) Corporate restructuring charges include costs for administrative facility consolidation.


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(7) Segment Information
 
The following presents financial information about our reportable segments: 
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2015
 
2014
 
(In thousands)
Revenues:
 
 
 
International
$
96,687

 
$
114,981

North America
105,567

 
103,478

Other
788

 
654

Inter-segment
(1,037
)
 
(1,102
)
Total revenues
$
202,005

 
$
218,011

 
 
 
 
Operating income from continuing operations:
 
 
 
International
$
6,413

 
$
6,824

North America
9,996

 
8,472

Other
76

 
137

Corporate expenses
(10,488
)
 
(8,502
)
Operating income from continuing operations before restructuring charges
5,997

 
6,931

Restructuring credit (charges)
(61
)
 
102

Total operating income from continuing operations
$
5,936

 
$
7,033


(8) Contingencies

We are subject to various claims and litigation that arise in the ordinary course of business. The litigation process is inherently uncertain. Therefore, the outcome of such matters is not predictable.
As previously reported, we are engaged in legal proceedings in Germany in connection with our acquisition of a controlling interest in Novasoft AG (now known as Ciber AG) in 2004. In August 2006, we completed a buy-out of the remaining minority shareholders of Novasoft. Certain of those former minority shareholders challenged the adequacy of the buy-out consideration by initiating a review by the district court in Mannheim, Germany. The court made a determination in 2013 which is now under appeal by the plaintiffs. Based on information known to us, we have established a reserve that we believe represents a probable estimate of the loss. We are unable to predict the outcome of this matter.
As previously reported, a lawsuit titled CamSoft Data Systems, Inc. v. Southern Electronics, et al., was filed initially in October 2009 in Louisiana state court against numerous defendants, including Ciber. The lawsuit was subsequently removed to federal court in the Middle District of Louisiana and the complaint was amended to include additional defendants and causes of action including antitrust claims, civil RICO claims, unfair trade practices, trade secret, fraud, unjust enrichment, and conspiracy claims. The suit involves many of the same parties involved in related litigation in the state court in New Orleans, which was concluded in 2009 when Ciber settled the New Orleans suit with the plaintiffs, Active Solutions and Southern Electronics, who were CamSoft's former alleged joint venturers and are now co-defendants in the current lawsuit. Ciber is vigorously defending the allegations. Proceedings in the federal appellate courts concluded in January 2015 with the matter remanded back to state court. Based on information known to us, we have established a reserve that we believe represents a probable estimate of the loss. We are unable to predict the outcome of this litigation.
As previously reported, in February 2012, a purported verified shareholder derivative lawsuit, Seni v. Peterschmidt. et al., was filed in the United States District Court for the District of Colorado against several of our current and former officers and our then-current board of directors.  This complaint generally alleged that the various defendants breached their fiduciary duties of good faith, fair dealing, loyalty, due care, reasonable inquiry, oversight, and supervision by approving the issuance of allegedly false statements that misrepresented material information about the finances and operations of the Company.  On March 22, 2013, the Court dismissed this complaint with leave to amend.  On April 26, 2013, plaintiff filed an amended complaint that largely made the same claims as the original complaint.  In February 2014, the Court dismissed the amended complaint with leave to amend. Plaintiff filed a second amended complaint and defendants filed a motion to dismiss the second

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amended complaint in March 2014. In November 2014, a federal magistrate judge recommended that the defendants’ motion to dismiss be granted. In February 2015, the court issued a final judgment in favor of all defendants.
In March 2012, a shareholder, Valerie Denny, made a litigation demand on the board of directors to investigate certain allegations and bring suit against the directors and certain current and former executive officers of the Company. In response, the board of directors formed an Independent Committee to investigate the claims. In December 2012, after the Independent Committee completed its investigation, it reported its findings to the board of directors. Based upon the Independent Committee’s findings that Denny’s claims were without merit, the board of directors formally refused the demand. In February 2014, Denny filed a purported verified shareholder derivative lawsuit, Denny v. Peterschmidt, et al., in Colorado State court, Arapahoe County, against certain current and former officers and directors. This complaint generally made the same allegations as set out in Denny’s March 2012 demand. The Complaint alleged that between December 15, 2010, and August 3, 2011, the defendants committed breaches of fiduciary duty that caused losses to Ciber's reputation and goodwill.  The defendants were alleged to have breached their fiduciary duties by disseminating inaccurate and incomplete information about Ciber's financial results and business prospects, failing to maintain internal controls, and failing to properly oversee and manage the Company. Denny also made claims of unjust enrichment and insider trading. In March 2014, Defendants filed a motion to stay the action pending resolution of the federal derivative action (Seni v. Peterschmidt), as well as motions to dismiss the action, and an answer to the complaint. In March 2015, the plaintiff voluntarily dismissed all claims.

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Item 2.  Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with our Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements and related Notes included elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and our Audited Consolidated Financial Statements and related Notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014, and with the information under the heading “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014.  References to “we,” “our,” “us,” “the Company,” or “Ciber” in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q refer to Ciber, Inc. and its subsidiaries.

We use the phrase "in local currency" to indicate that we are comparing certain financial results after removing the impact of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations, thereby allowing for the comparison of business performance between periods. Financial results "in local currency" are calculated by restating current period activity into U.S. dollars using the comparable prior year period's foreign currency exchange rates. This approach is used for all results where the functional currency is not the U.S. dollar.
 
Disclosure Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
 
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 relating to our operations, results of operations and other matters that are based on our current expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections.  Words, such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “expect,” “estimate,” “intend,” “may,” “opportunity,” “plan,” “potential,” “project,” “should,” and “will” and similar expressions, are intended to identify these forward-looking statements.  These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Forward-looking statements are based on assumptions as to future events that may not prove to be accurate. Risks, uncertainties and other factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by our forward-looking statements.
For a more detailed discussion of our risk factors, see the information under the “Risk Factors” heading in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014, and other documents filed with or furnished to the SEC.  We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements in light of new information or future events.  Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

Business Overview
 
Ciber is a leading global information technology (“IT”) services company founded in 1974 with over 40 years of proven IT experience and a wide range of technology expertise. Ciber has the infrastructure and expertise to deliver IT services on a global scale. Focusing on the client, we take a personalized approach that includes building long-term relationships via the creation of IT solutions for the client, and implementing business strategies that reflect anticipated trends. We are committed to delivering quality solutions precisely configured to our clients' needs and achieving the highest level of customer satisfaction and self-assessed customer delight. Our goal is delivering business value to our clients.

The key initiatives of our strategic plan include: (i) focusing on high-value, tightly-defined core offerings with a well-developed portfolio of reusable solution sets; (ii) performing under heightened operational regimes and (iii) customer service.

We operate our business by geography.  Our reportable operating segments consist of International and North America. Our International segment transacts business in the local currencies of the countries in which it operates.  In recent years, approximately 50% to 60% of our International division's revenue has been denominated in Euros, 15% to 20% has been denominated in Great Britain Pounds ("GBP") and the balance has come from a number of other European currencies.  Changes in the exchange rates between these foreign currencies and the U.S. dollar affect the reported amounts of our assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses.  For financial reporting purposes, the assets and liabilities of our foreign operations are

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translated into U.S. dollars at current exchange rates at period end and revenues and expenses are translated at average exchange rates for the period.

Restructuring

On July 25, 2014, we approved a restructuring plan focused on the implementation of a go-to-market model, realigning the organization and improving our near and offshore delivery mix ("the 2014 Plan"). The 2014 Plan commenced in the third quarter of 2014 and we expect it to be completed in the third quarter of 2015. We expect the 2014 Plan to impact approximately 280 people. We estimate the total amount of the restructuring charges for the 2014 Plan will be approximately $27 million, substantially all of which will be settled in cash. The total estimated restructuring expenses include approximately $20 million related to employee severance and related benefits and approximately $7 million related to professional fees, office closures and other expenses. We expect the 2014 Plan will result in annualized pre-tax net savings from these actions of approximately $18 million that will be fully realized starting in the second half of 2015 and each year thereafter.

On November 5, 2012, we approved a company restructuring plan ("the 2012 Plan"). In the third quarter of 2013, all restructuring actions associated with this plan were completed. Although we have completed all activities associated with the 2012 Plan, our lease-related office closure costs are subject to estimate and as such our actual restructuring charges may differ from our current estimates. In the second and fourth quarter of 2014, as well as the first quarter of 2015, we incurred additional charges related to adjusting our sublease estimates. Restructuring liabilities for office closures are recorded at estimated fair value, including an estimate of sublease income which is subject to adjustment in future periods if assumptions change.

Results of Operations — Comparison of the Three Months Ended March 31, 2015 and 2014

The following table and related discussion provide information about our consolidated financial results for the periods presented.

The following table sets forth certain Consolidated Statement of Operations data in dollars and expressed as a percentage of revenue:
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2015
 
2014
 
(Dollars in thousands)
Consulting services
$
191,054

 
94.6
 %
 
$
204,981

 
94.0
 %
Other revenue
10,951

 
5.4

 
13,030

 
6.0

Total revenues
$
202,005

 
100.0
 %
 
$
218,011

 
100.0
 %
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gross profit - consulting services
$
47,259

 
24.7
 %
 
$
51,130

 
24.9
 %
Gross profit - other revenue
4,456

 
40.7

 
5,441

 
41.8

Gross profit - total
51,715

 
25.6

 
56,571

 
25.9

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
SG&A costs
45,718

 
22.6

 
49,640

 
22.8

Restructuring charges (credit)
61

 

 
(102
)
 

Operating income from continuing operations
5,936

 
2.9

 
7,033

 
3.2

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Interest expense
(314
)
 
(0.2
)
 
(362
)
 
(0.2
)
Other expense, net
(153
)
 
(0.1
)
 
(70
)
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Income from continuing operations before income taxes
5,469

 
2.7

 
6,601

 
3.0

Income tax expense
1,251

 
0.6

 
2,535

 
1.2

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income from continuing operations
$
4,218

 
2.1
 %
 
$
4,066

 
1.9
 %
 


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Revenue by segment from continuing operations was as follows: 
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
 
 
2015
 
2014
 
% change
 
(In thousands)
 
 
International
$
96,687

 
$
114,981

 
(15.9
)%
North America
105,567

 
103,478

 
2.0

Other
788

 
654

 
20.5

Inter-segment
(1,037
)
 
(1,102
)
 
n/m

Total revenues
$
202,005

 
$
218,011

 
(7.3
)%
_____________
n/m = not meaningful
 
 Revenues.  For the three months ended March 31, 2015, total revenues decreased $16.0 million, or 7.3% in U.S. dollars in comparison to the three months ended March 31, 2014. In local currency, revenues increased 0.5%, as compared with the three months ended March 31, 2014. This change is attributable to the following:

International revenues decreased $18.3 million, or 15.9% overall, and 1.1% in local currency compared with the three months ended March 31, 2014. Overall, our international revenues However, this improvement was more than offset by reduced revenue in the Netherlands due to lower delivery resources. Revenue also declined in several smaller countries (in terms of revenue contribution) due to decreased demand and lower delivery resources.

North America revenues increased $2.1 million, or 2.0%, compared to the first quarter of 2014. This increase is primarily a result of improved performance in our Oracle and Infor Independent Software Vendor ("ISV") channels and the Business Consulting business due to several new clients as well as an increased level of work at existing clients. This increase was partially offset by a decline in revenue in our Application Development and Maintenance ("ADM") practice due to a decrease in available delivery resources compared to the first quarter of 2014.

Gross Profit.  Gross profit margin decreased to 25.6% for the three months ended March 31, 2015, compared to 25.9% for the same period in 2014. Gross profit margin for our International segment decreased due to increased labor costs for both our internal resources as well as subcontractors, and slightly lower utilization. This was partially offset by growth in our higher margin CMS offerings. North America gross margin increased compared to the first quarter of 2014 as a result of increased margins in multiple ISVs, as well as improved utilization and reduced compensation costs. This was partially offset by lower margins in our ADM practice.

Selling, general and administrative costs.  Our SG&A costs decreased $3.9 million, or 7.9%, to $45.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2015, from $49.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014. International SG&A costs decreased compared to the first quarter of 2014 mainly due to the effects of changes in foreign currency exchange rates, savings associated with our restructuring plans, and reduced office rental expense. North America SG&A costs were down due to a reduction in compensation and travel expenses. Our corporate SG&A costs increased as a result of temporary cost increases associated with the implementation of our new operating model, as well as the year-over-year impact of a one-time fringe benefit accrual that was reversed in the first quarter 2014.

Operating income.  Our operating income was $5.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2015, as compared to $7.0 million for the same period of 2014. This decrease was primarily due to decreased gross profit in our International segment, as well as increased corporate costs.


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Operating income from continuing operations by segment was as follows:
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
%
change
 
2015
% of
revenue*
 
2014
% of
revenue*
 
2015
 
2014
 
 
 
 
(In thousands)
 
 
 
 
 
 
International
$
6,413

 
$
6,824

 
(6.0
)%
 
6.6
 %
 
5.9
 %
North America
9,996

 
8,472

 
18.0

 
9.5

 
8.2

Other
76

 
137

 
(44.5
)
 
9.6

 
20.9

Corporate expenses
(10,488
)
 
(8,502
)
 
(23.4
)
 
(5.2
)
 
(3.9
)
Operating income from continuing operations before restructuring charges
5,997

 
6,931

 
(13.5
)
 
3.0

 
3.2

Restructuring credit (charges)
(61
)
 
102

 
(159.8
)
 

 

Total operating income from continuing operations
$
5,936

 
$
7,033

 
(15.6
)%
 
2.9
 %
 
3.2
 %
_____________
n/m = not meaningful

*International, North America and Other calculated as a % of their respective revenue, all other items calculated as a % of total revenue. Column may not total due to rounding.

International operating income decreased to $6.4 million for the first quarter of 2015 compared to $6.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014. This decrease is primarily due to increased labor costs and slightly lower utilization, and was partially offset by SG&A savings associated with our restructuring plans.

North America operating income increased $1.5 million, or 18.0% compared to the first quarter of 2014. The increase was a result of improved ISV channel revenue, improved utilization and continued expense management.

Corporate expenses increased $2.0 million during the current three month period compared to the first quarter of 2014 primarily due to increased costs associated with the implementation of our new operating model, as well as the year-over-year impact of a one-time fringe benefit accrual that was reversed in the first quarter of 2014.

Interest expense.  There was minimal change in interest expense between the three months ended March 31, 2015, and the first quarter of 2014 due to similar average borrowings and interest rates in 2015 as compared to the first quarter of 2014.

Other expense, net.  Other expense, net increased $83,000 for the three months ended March 31, 2015, compared to the three months ended March 31, 2014. This increase was primarily due to a decrease in interest income compared to the first quarter of 2014.

Income taxes.  Current period U.S. and foreign income before income taxes as well as income tax expense were as follows:
 
Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2015
 
2014
 
(In thousands)
Income from continuing operations before income taxes:
 
 
 
U.S.
$
1,268

 
$
2,048

Foreign
4,201

 
4,553

Total
$
5,469

 
$
6,601

 
 
 
 
Income tax expense:
 
 
 
U.S.
$
674

 
$
1,026

Foreign
577

 
1,509

Total
$
1,251

 
$
2,535


 Due to our history of domestic losses, we have a full valuation allowance for all net U.S. deferred tax assets, including our net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. As a result, we cannot record any tax benefits for additional U.S. incurred

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losses and any U.S. income is offset by a reduction in valuation allowance. Irrespective of our income or loss levels, we continue to record deferred U.S. tax expense related to tax-basis goodwill amortization. We expect to record approximately $2.7 million in 2015.

The effective rate on our foreign tax expense varies with the mix of income and losses across multiple tax jurisdictions with most statutory tax rates varying from 21% to 34%. The foreign tax expense was lower than the normal effective rate
primarily as a result of the current mix of income and losses across jurisdictions, with a significant portion of income being earned in jurisdictions where it is offset by the utilization of loss carryforwards that have a full valuation allowance recorded against them.   

For interim periods, we base our tax provision on forecasted book and taxable income for the entire year.  As the forecast for the year changes, we adjust our year-to-date tax provision.  Our provision for income taxes is based on many factors and is subject to significant volatility from year to year.

Liquidity and Capital Resources
 
At March 31, 2015, we had $96.6 million in working capital, which represented an increase from $85.1 million at December 31, 2014.  Our current ratio was 1.8:1 at March 31, 2015, compared to 1.5:1 at December 31, 2014.  Our primary sources of liquidity are cash flows from operations, available cash reserves, and debt capacity under our credit facility. In addition, we could seek to raise additional funds through public or private debt or equity financings, if required, though we make no assumptions that we could raise additional capital on acceptable terms, or at all. We believe that our cash and cash equivalents, our expected operating cash flow and our available debt capacity under our credit facility will be sufficient to finance our working capital needs through at least the next year. 

Our balance of cash and cash equivalents was $16.7 million at March 31, 2015, compared to $45.9 million at December 31, 2014. Our domestic cash balances are generally used to reduce our outstanding borrowings. Typically, most of our cash balance is maintained by our foreign subsidiaries. From time to time, we may engage in short-term loans from our foreign operations. Our credit agreement also provides for foreign borrowings, if needed. We have not provided for additional U.S. income taxes on the undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries that qualify for the indefinite reinvestment exception, where we currently do not have plans to repatriate cash in the future and we consider these to be permanently reinvested in the operations of such subsidiaries. While most of our foreign earnings qualify, we have provided for additional U.S. income taxes on foreign earnings that do not meet the requirements of the indefinite reinvestment exception. If future events, including material changes in estimates of cash, working capital and long-term investment requirements, necessitate that the undistributed earnings of our foreign subsidiaries be distributed, an additional provision for income taxes may apply, which could materially affect our future tax expense.

Related to the execution of our 2012 restructuring plan, we had cash outlays of approximately $0.4 million during the three months ended March 31, 2015. In the third quarter of 2013, all restructuring actions associated with the 2012 Plan were completed. However, in the second and fourth quarters of 2014, as well as the first quarter of 2015, we incurred additional charges related to adjusting our sublease estimate. Total cash outlays associated with the plan will be approximately $13 million, $12 million of which has been paid to date.

We had cash outlays of approximately $5.4 million during the three months ended March 31, 2015, related to the 2014 restructuring plan. Total cash outlays associated with the plan will be approximately $26 million, $13 million of which has been paid to date.

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Three Months Ended March 31,
 
2015
 
2014
 
(In thousands)
Net cash provided by (used in) continuing operations:
 
 
 
Operating activities
$
(33,577
)
 
$
(30,511
)
Investing activities
(1,215
)
 
(2,124
)
Financing activities
7,074

 
13,350

Net cash used in continuing operations
(27,718
)
 
(19,285
)
 
 
 
 
Cash used in operating activities — discontinued operations
(127
)
 
(316
)
Net cash used in discontinued operations:
(127
)
 
(316
)
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
(1,298
)
 
615

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents
$
(29,143
)
 
$
(18,986
)

Operating activities.  Cash used in operating activities from continuing operations was $33.6 million during the three months ended March 31, 2015, compared with $30.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014. A reduction in normal short-term working capital items, particularly accounts receivable, contributed to the increase in cash used in operating activities from continuing operations during the current three month period as compared to the same period of the prior year. Our working capital fluctuates significantly due to changes in accounts receivable (discussed below), as well as due to the timing of our domestic payroll and accounts payable processing cycles with regard to month-end dates and other seasonal factors. We paid $5.8 million for restructuring-related costs in the first three months of 2015 compared to $5.1 million in the first three months of 2014. In 2015, these costs were related to severance expense, primarily in our International segment, professional fees, and real estate-related costs. In 2014, restructuring costs were related to severance expense, primarily in our International segment.  During the three months ended March 31, 2015, and 2014, our domestic operations used $19.6 million and $15.2 million, respectively, of cash from continuing operations while our International operations used $14.0 million and $15.3 million, respectively, during the same time periods. Typically, the seasonality of our business in many European countries results in negative cash from operations in the early part of the year with improvements in the second half of the year.  Cash flow from European receivables and payables are typically maximized in the fourth quarter.
 
Changes in accounts receivable can have a significant impact on our cash flow.  Items that can affect our cash flow from accounts receivable include: contractual payment terms, client payment patterns (including approval or processing delays and cash management), client mix (public vs. private), fluctuations in the level of IT product sales and the effectiveness of our collection efforts.  Many of the individual reasons are outside of our control and, as a result, it is normal for cash flow from accounts receivable to fluctuate from period to period, affecting our liquidity.

Total accounts receivable decreased to $171.4 million at March 31, 2015, from $173.5 million at December 31, 2014.  Total accounts receivable day’s sales outstanding (“DSO”) increased to 63 days at March 31, 2015, from 57 days at December 31, 2014, an increase of 6 days, compared with DSO of 63 days at March 31, 2014, and 59 days at December 31, 2013, an increase of 4 days. We experienced increased DSO both in North America and International in the first quarter of 2015. This DSO increase is a result of decreased collections and increased unbilled receivables associated with fixed price projects. Our receivable collections are generally slower in the first half of the year with improvement in the second half of the year.

Accrued compensation and related liabilities fluctuate from period to period based on a couple of primary factors, including the timing of our normal bi-weekly U.S. payroll cycle and the timing of variable compensation payments. Bonuses are typically accrued throughout the year, and paid either quarterly or annually, based on the applicable bonus program associated with an employee's role and country in which he or she works.  As such, bonus payments can fluctuate from quarter to quarter. Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities typically fluctuate based on when we receive actual vendor invoices and when they are paid.  The largest of such items typically relates to vendor payments for IT hardware and software products that we resell and payments to services-related subcontractors.

Investing activities.  Spending on property and equipment decreased to $1.2 million during the three months ended March 31, 2015, from $2.1 million in the same period of 2014. Our capital spending is primarily for technology equipment and software and to support our global employee base, as well as our management and corporate support infrastructure, and for investment in our domestic and off-shore delivery centers. Our investments will fluctuate from period to period.


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Financing activities.  Typically, our most significant financing activities consist of the borrowings and payments under our ABL Facility, as described below.  This primarily fluctuates based on cash provided by, or used in, our domestic operations during the period as the ABL Facility is used for U.S. working capital fluctuations. During the three months ended March 31, 2015, we had net borrowings on our ABL Facility of $7.8 million, compared with net borrowings of $10.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2014. We had net cash inflows of $0.1 million and $2.8 million in the first three months of 2015 and 2014, respectively, for proceeds from employee stock plans, net of the repurchases of shares for minimum employee tax withholding. In the first quarter of 2015 we also purchased $0.8 million of treasury stock under our publicly announced buyback plan.

Credit Agreement.  We have an asset-based revolving line of credit of up to $60 million (the “ABL Facility”) with Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. The maximum amount available for borrowing at any time under such line of credit is determined according to a borrowing base valuation of eligible account receivables, which was $53.5 million at March 31, 2015. The ABL Facility provides for borrowings in the United States, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and Germany and matures on May 7, 2017. As of March 31, 2015, we had $18.8 million outstanding under the ABL Facility. We expect our borrowings to fluctuate based on our working capital needs. Our obligations under the ABL Facility are guaranteed by us and are secured by substantially all of our U.S., Netherlands, United Kingdom, and German assets. There are no specific financial covenants required under the ABL Facility at March 31, 2015, although there are a number of business covenants, including customary limitations on, among other things, indebtedness, liens, investments, guarantees, mergers, dispositions, acquisitions, liquidations, dissolutions, issuances of securities, payments of dividends, loans and advances, and transactions with affiliates. We were in compliance with all such covenants at March 31, 2015.

The ABL Facility can be prepaid in whole or in part at any time. The ABL Facility must be repaid to the extent that any borrowings exceed the maximum availability allowed under the ABL Facility. Under the ABL Facility, U.S. borrowings accrue interest at a rate of the London interbank offered rate (“LIBOR”) plus a margin ranging from 225 to 275 basis points, or, at our option, a base rate equal to the greatest of (a) the Federal Funds Rate plus 0.50%, (b) LIBOR plus 1%, and (c) the “prime rate” set by Wells Fargo plus a margin ranging from 125 to 175 basis points. All foreign borrowings accrue interest at a rate of LIBOR plus a margin ranging from 225 to 275 basis points, plus certain fees related to compliance with European banking regulations. The interest rates applicable to borrowings under the ABL Facility are subject to increase during an event of default. We are also required to pay an unused line fee ranging from 0.375% to 0.50% annually on the unused portion of the ABL Facility.

We are required to be in compliance with a minimum trailing 12-month fixed charge coverage ratio if (i) an event of default has occurred and is continuing, (ii) less than 25% of the ABL Facility is available for borrowing, or (iii) less than $15 million is available for borrowing under the ABL Facility. We must then continue to comply with the minimum trailing 12-month fixed charge coverage ratio until (1) no event of default is continuing and (2) at least 25% of the ABL Facility and a minimum of $15 million have been available for borrowing under the ABL Facility for 30 consecutive days. None of the above scenarios were applicable during the first quarter of 2015 and as such we were not required to comply with the minimum trailing 12-month fixed charge coverage ratio.

Wells Fargo will take dominion over our U.S. cash and cash receipts and will automatically apply such amounts to the ABL Facility on a daily basis if (i) an event of default has occurred and is continuing, (ii) less than 30% of the ABL Facility or less than $18 million is available for borrowing under the ABL Facility for five consecutive days, or (iii) less than 25% of the ABL Facility or less than $15 million is available for borrowing under the ABL Facility at any time. Wells Fargo will continue to exercise dominion over our U.S. cash and cash receipts until (1) no event of default is continuing and (2) at least 30% of the ABL Facility and a minimum of $18 million have been available for borrowing under the ABL Facility for 30 consecutive days. In addition, at all times during the term of the ABL Facility, Wells Fargo will have dominion over the cash of the United Kingdom, Dutch, and German borrowers when a balance is outstanding to those entities and will automatically apply such amounts to the ABL Facility on a daily basis. As a result, if we have any outstanding borrowings that are subject to the bank's dominion, such amounts will be classified as a current liability on our balance sheet. At March 31, 2015, we had $0.8 million of borrowings that were subject to the bank's dominion and are classified as a current liability on our balance sheet.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
 
We do not have any reportable off-balance sheet arrangements.
 
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

For a description of our critical accounting policies and estimates, see "Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014.

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Item 3.  Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk
 
During the three months ended March 31, 2015, there were no material changes in our market risk exposure.  For a complete discussion of our market risk associated with foreign currency risk and interest rate risk as of December 31, 2014, see “Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014.
  
Item 4.  Controls and Procedures
 
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures — During the fiscal period covered by this report, our management, with the participation of our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, carried out 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 ("Exchange Act").  Based upon this evaluation, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer have concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this report, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports we file or submit under the Exchange Act is (1) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms, and (2) accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
 
Changes in Internal Controls — There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting identified in connection with the evaluation required by paragraph (d) of Rule 13a-15 or Rule 15d-15 under the Exchange Act that occurred during our most recently completed fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
 
Item 1.  Legal Proceedings

We are subject to various claims and litigation that arise in the ordinary course of business. The litigation process is inherently uncertain. Therefore, the outcome of such matters is not predictable.
As previously reported, we are engaged in legal proceedings in Germany in connection with our acquisition of a controlling interest in Novasoft AG (now known as Ciber AG) in 2004. In August 2006, we completed a buy-out of the remaining minority shareholders of Novasoft. Certain of those former minority shareholders challenged the adequacy of the buy-out consideration by initiating a review by the district court in Mannheim, Germany. The court made a determination in 2013 which is now under appeal by the plaintiffs. Based on information known to us, we have established a reserve that we believe represents a reasonably possible estimate of the loss. We are unable to predict the outcome of this matter.
As previously reported, a lawsuit titled CamSoft Data Systems, Inc. v. Southern Electronics, et al., was filed initially in October 2009 in Louisiana state court against numerous defendants, including Ciber. The lawsuit was subsequently removed to federal court in the Middle District of Louisiana and the complaint was amended to include additional defendants and causes of action including antitrust claims, civil RICO claims, unfair trade practices, trade secret, fraud, unjust enrichment, and conspiracy claims. The suit involves many of the same parties involved in related litigation in the state court in New Orleans, which was concluded in 2009 when Ciber settled the New Orleans suit with the plaintiffs, Active Solutions and Southern Electronics, who were CamSoft's former alleged joint venturers and are now co-defendants in the current lawsuit. Ciber is vigorously defending the allegations. Proceedings in the federal appellate courts concluded in January 2015 with the matter remanded back to state court. Based on information known to us, we have established a reserve that we believe represents a reasonably possible estimate of the loss. We are unable to predict the outcome of this litigation.
As previously reported, in February 2012, a purported verified shareholder derivative lawsuit, Seni v. Peterschmidt. et al., was filed in the United States District Court for the District of Colorado against several of our current and former officers and our then-current board of directors.  This complaint generally alleged that the various defendants breached their fiduciary duties of good faith, fair dealing, loyalty, due care, reasonable inquiry, oversight, and supervision by approving the issuance of allegedly false statements that misrepresented material information about the finances and operations of the Company.  On March 22, 2013, the Court dismissed this complaint with leave to amend.  On April 26, 2013, plaintiff filed an amended complaint that largely made the same claims as the original complaint.  In February 2014, the Court dismissed the amended complaint with leave to amend. Plaintiff filed a second amended complaint and defendants filed a motion to dismiss the second

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amended complaint in March 2014. In November 2014, a federal magistrate judge recommended that the defendants’ motion to dismiss be granted. In February 2015, the court issued a final judgment in favor of all defendants.
In March 2012, a shareholder, Valerie Denny, made a litigation demand on the board of directors to investigate certain allegations and bring suit against the directors and certain current and former executive officers of the Company. In response, the board of directors formed an Independent Committee to investigate the claims. In December 2012, after the Independent Committee completed its investigation, it reported its findings to the board of directors. Based upon the Independent Committee’s findings that Denny’s claims were without merit, the board of directors formally refused the demand. In February 2014, Denny filed a purported verified shareholder derivative lawsuit, Denny v. Peterschmidt, et al., in Colorado State court, Arapahoe County, against certain current and former officers and directors. This complaint generally made the same allegations as set out in Denny’s March 2012 demand. The Complaint alleged that between December 15, 2010, and August 3, 2011, the defendants committed breaches of fiduciary duty that caused losses to Ciber's reputation and goodwill.  The defendants were alleged to have breached their fiduciary duties by disseminating inaccurate and incomplete information about Ciber's financial results and business prospects, failing to maintain internal controls, and failing to properly oversee and manage the Company. Denny also made claims of unjust enrichment and insider trading. In March 2014, Defendants filed a motion to stay the action pending resolution of the federal derivative action (Seni v. Peterschmidt), as well as motions to dismiss the action, and an answer to the complaint. In March 2015, the plaintiff voluntarily dismissed all claims.

Item 1A.  Risk Factors

For information regarding our potential risks and uncertainties, please refer to "Item 1A. Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014. There have been no material changes to risk factors disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014.

Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

(c) Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

The following table sets forth information concerning our repurchases of Ciber common stock for the three months ended March 31, 2015:

Period
 
Total number of shares purchased (1)
 
Average price paid per share
 
Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans (2)
 
Approximate dollar value of shares that may yet be purchased under the plan (3)
January 1 to January 31
 
8,360

 
$
3.30

 

 
$
10,000,000

February 1 to February 28
 
175,526

 
$
3.91

 
165,184

 
$
9,355,222

March 1 to March 31
 
111,455

 
$
4.01

 
28,913

 
$
9,238,232

Total: January 1 to March 31, 2015
 
295,341

 
$
3.93

 
194,097

 

(1) Includes 8,360, 10,342, and 82,542 shares purchased in January, February, and March, respectively, to satisfy minimum tax withholdings for employee stock plans.
(2) On December 15, 2014, we announced a plan to buyback up to $10 million shares of Ciber stock on the open market. The program has no minimum share repurchase amounts and there is no fixed time period under which any share repurchases must take place.
(3) As of the last day of each month.

Item 4.  Mine Safety Disclosures

Not applicable.


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Item 6.  Exhibits
 
 
 
 
 
Incorporated by Reference
Exhibit
Number
 
Exhibit Description
 
Form
 
File No.
 
Date
Filed
3.1
 
Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Ciber, Inc.
 
10-Q
 
001-13103
 
11/7/2005
3.2
 
Amended and Restated Bylaws of Ciber, Inc. as adopted February 15, 2001; Amendment to the Amended and Restated Bylaws of Ciber, Inc. as adopted February 18, 2003; Amendment to the Amended and Restated Bylaws of Ciber, Inc. as adopted May 3, 2005; Amendment to the Amended and Restated Bylaws of Ciber, Inc., as adopted February 25, 2009
 
10-K
 
001-13103
 
3/5/2009
3.3
 
Amendment to the Amended and Restated Bylaws of Ciber, Inc., as adopted June 2, 2010
 
10-Q
 
001-13103
 
8/5/2010
10.1*
 
Stockholder Agreement dated March 29, 2015, by and between Ciber, Inc. and Bobby G. Stevenson, the 1989 Bobby G. Stevenson Revocable Trust, the Bobby G. Stevenson Revocable Trust, and the Dixie Foundation
 
8-K
 
001-13103
 
4/2/2015
10.2*
 
Separation and General Release Agreement dated April 1, 2015, by and between Ciber, Inc. and Paul A. Jacobs.
 
8-K
 
001-13103
 
4/2/2015
10.3*
 
Director Resignation and General Release Agreement dated April 1, 2015, by and between Ciber, Inc. and James C. Spira.

 
8-K
 
001-13103
 
4/2/2015
31.1
 
Certification of Principal Executive Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
 
 
Filed herewith
 
 
31.2
 
Certification of Principal Financial Officer Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
 
 
Filed herewith
 
 
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Certification Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
 
 
 
Furnished
 
 
101.INS
 
XBRL Instance Document
 
 
 
Filed herewith
 
 
101.SCH
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
 
 
 
Filed herewith
 
 
101.CAL
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
 
 
 
Filed herewith
 
 
101.LAB
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
 
 
 
Filed herewith
 
 
101.PRE
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
 
 
 
Filed herewith
 
 
101.DEF
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
 
 
 
Filed herewith
 
 
_____________
* Indicates a management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.

  

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SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 
 
 
 
Ciber, Inc.
 
 
 
(Registrant)
 
 
 
 
Date:
April 28, 2015
 
By
/s/ Michael Boustridge
 
 
 
Michael Boustridge

 
 
 
Chief Executive Officer, President, and Director
 
 
 
(Principal Executive Officer)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
By
/s/ Christian M. Mezger
 
 
 
Christian M. Mezger
 
 
 
Chief Financial Officer
 
 
 
(Principal Financial Officer and Principal Accounting Officer)
 



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