TRC Announces First-Quarter Fiscal 2011 Financial Results

Company Generates Operating Income of $3.4 Million


LOWELL, MA--(Marketwire - November 3, 2010) - TRC Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TRR), a recognized leader in engineering, consulting, and construction management services to the energy, environmental, and infrastructure markets, today announced financial results for the fiscal three month period ended September 24, 2010.

Financial Highlights

                                                   Three Months Ended
                                              September 24,  September 25,
(In millions, except per share data)              2010           2009
Net service revenue*                          $        57.6  $        57.0
Operating income                              $         3.4  $         0.2
Federal and state income tax provision        $        (0.5) $        (0.1)
Accretion charges on preferred stock          $        (3.8) $        (0.8)
Net loss applicable to TRC Companies, Inc.'s
 common shareholders                          $        (1.1) $        (0.9)
Diluted loss per common share                 $       (0.06) $       (0.05)
Diluted weighted-average common shares
 outstanding                                         19,684         19,404

*The Company believes net service revenue, rather than gross revenue, best reflects the value of services provided to its customers and is the most meaningful indicator of TRC's revenue performance.

Comments on the First Quarter

"TRC's first-quarter fiscal 2011 results demonstrate that our profitable growth initiatives are proving effective within the dual constraints of a highly competitive market environment and an uncertain economy," said Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Chris Vincze. "Net Service Revenue (NSR), which grew approximately $0.6 million, or 1.1%, increased year-over-year for the second consecutive quarter. The increase was primarily driven by demand for our environmental services and the recovering performance of our energy segment. Our infrastructure segment contributed to the bottom line with improved profit results on lower NSR."

"On the expense side, the results reflect our more efficient cost structure. A decrease in Cost of Services was the key driver of our current quarter operating profit of $3.4 million. For the second consecutive quarter, gross revenue backlog continued to grow, up 5.3% to $380 million from the immediately prior quarter."

"Within our environmental segment, we experienced stronger demand in areas that are benefitting from an increase in regulatory compliance and enforcement, such as our air quality, air measurement, and environmental remediation services. NSR in our energy segment grew slightly in the quarter, primarily through increased demand for our energy efficiency services and increased activity on electrical transmission, distribution and substation projects. While economic uncertainty and lack of a consistent federal energy policy continues to impact overall expenditures, our energy clients are beginning to resume investments in certain energy projects that were previously stalled as a result of budgetary caution. Work within our infrastructure segment was primarily focused in areas with access to funding, such as federal stimulus money or pre-recession capital programs related to bridge and highway programs. Most state and local budgets continue to be pressured by severe funding limitations."

Business Outlook

"Our focus for fiscal 2011 is to achieve both profitable revenue growth through our key operational and sales strategies as well as operating income growth through performance excellence. Traditionally, the first and fourth quarters are the strongest part of the year for us. We are off to a good start in fiscal 2011, and our approach to the remainder of the year is to extend our current momentum in the context of the seasonal effects that usually impact our next two fiscal quarters."

"While capital spending by our clients is expected to remain below historical norms, we are continuing to target the most promising areas within our environmental and energy segments. We are encouraged by the prospects for our energy segment, particularly for our energy efficiency and engineer-procure-construct (EPC) services. We expect increased regulatory activity and corporate risk mitigation initiatives to drive demand within our environmental segment. Although TRC has made significant improvements in the infrastructure business portfolio, we do not anticipate meaningful near-term growth in this segment. Over time, we anticipate alternative funding mechanisms; potential for additional economic stimulus; and the increasing need to upgrade, replace or repair the nation's aging infrastructure will renew growth in that segment," concluded Vincze.

Conference Call Information

The Company will broadcast its first-quarter fiscal 2011 financial results conference call on November 4 at 9 a.m. ET. Those who wish to listen to the conference call should visit the "Investor Center" section of TRC's website at www.TRCsolutions.com. The call also may be accessed by dialing (877) 709-8155 or (201) 689-8881 prior to the start of the call. For interested individuals unable to join the live conference call, a webcast replay will be available on the Company's website for one year.

About TRC

A pioneer in groundbreaking scientific and engineering developments since the 1960s, TRC is a national engineering, consulting and construction management firm that provides integrated services to the energy, environmental, and infrastructure markets. TRC serves a broad range of clients in government and industry, implementing complex projects from initial concept to delivery and operation. TRC delivers results that enable clients to achieve success in a complex and changing world. For more information, visit TRC's website at http://www.trcsolutions.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

Certain statements in this press release may be forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. You can identify these statements by forward-looking words such as "may," "expects," "plans," "anticipates," "believes," "estimates," or other words of similar import. You should consider statements that contain these words carefully because they discuss TRC's future expectations, contain projections of the Company's future results of operations or of its financial condition, or state other "forward-looking" information. TRC believes that it is important to communicate its future expectations to its investors. However, there may be events in the future that the Company is not able to accurately predict or control and that may cause its actual results to differ materially from the expectations described in its forward-looking statements. Investors are cautioned that all forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially from those discussed as a result of various factors, including, but not limited to, the availability and adequacy of insurance; the uncertainty of our operational and growth strategies; circumstances which could create large cash outflows, such as contract losses, litigation, uncollectible receivables and income tax assessments, including potential payments related to TRC's ongoing IRS audit, if not resolved successfully; regulatory uncertainty; the availability of funding for government projects; the level of demand for TRC's services; product acceptance; industry-wide competitive factors; the ability to continue to attract and retain highly skilled and qualified personnel; and general political or economic conditions. Furthermore, market trends are subject to changes, which could adversely affect future results. See additional discussion in TRC's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2010, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and other factors detailed from time to time in the Company's other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

                      TRC COMPANIES, INC.
         CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
             (in thousands, except per share data)
                         (Unaudited)


                                                   Three Months Ended
                                              ----------------------------
                                              September 24,  September 25,
                                                  2010           2009
                                              -------------  -------------
Gross revenue                                 $      78,818  $      82,357
  Less subcontractor costs and other direct
   reimbursable charges                              21,228         25,397
                                              -------------  -------------
Net service revenue                                  57,590         56,960
                                              -------------  -------------

Interest income from contractual arrangements            88            180
Insurance recoverables and other income                 597          3,283

Operating costs and expenses:
  Cost of services                                   46,574         50,880
  General and administrative expenses                 6,538          6,678
  Provision for doubtful accounts                       578            686
  Depreciation and amortization                       1,228          1,950
                                              -------------  -------------
Total operating costs and expenses                   54,918         60,194
                                              -------------  -------------
Operating income                                      3,357            229
Interest expense                                       (197)          (264)
                                              -------------  -------------
Income (loss) from operations before taxes
 and equity in losses                                 3,160            (35)
Federal and state income tax provision                 (464)           (56)
                                              -------------  -------------
Income (loss) from operations before equity
 in losses                                            2,696            (91)
Equity in losses from unconsolidated
 affiliates, net of taxes                               (13)           (15)
                                              -------------  -------------
Net income (loss)                                     2,683           (106)
Net loss applicable to noncontrolling
 interest                                                21             27
                                              -------------  -------------
Net income (loss) applicable to TRC
 Companies, Inc.                                      2,704            (79)
Accretion charges on preferred stock                 (3,799)          (834)
                                              -------------  -------------
Net loss applicable to TRC Companies, Inc.'s
 common shareholders                          $      (1,095) $        (913)
                                              =============  =============


Basic and diluted loss per common share       $       (0.06) $       (0.05)
                                              =============  =============

Basic and diluted weighted average common
 shares outstanding                                  19,684         19,404
                                              =============  =============




                       TRC COMPANIES, INC.
               CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                (in thousands, except share data)
                          (Unaudited)


                                              September 24,    June 30,
                                                  2010           2010
                                              -------------  -------------
                             ASSETS
Current assets:
  Cash and cash equivalents                   $         903  $      14,709
  Accounts receivable, less allowance for
   doubtful accounts                                 94,792         87,104
  Insurance recoverable - environmental
   remediation                                       35,881         35,664
  Restricted investments                             12,675         14,744
  Prepaid expenses and other current assets          13,858          9,123
  Income taxes refundable                               179            388
                                              -------------  -------------
    Total current assets                            158,288        161,732
                                              -------------  -------------

Property and equipment                               47,101         47,287
  Less accumulated depreciation and
   amortization                                     (35,708)       (35,535)
                                              -------------  -------------
    Property and equipment, net                      11,393         11,752
                                              -------------  -------------
Goodwill                                             14,870         14,870
Investments in and advances to unconsolidated
 affiliates and construction joint ventures             112            117
Long-term restricted investments                     46,424         46,426
Long-term prepaid insurance                          43,696         44,529
Other assets                                          8,305          8,369
                                              -------------  -------------
    Total assets                              $     283,088  $     287,795
                                              =============  =============

                       LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities:
  Current portion of long-term debt           $       5,344  $       3,629
  Accounts payable                                   27,446         35,871
  Accrued compensation and benefits                  24,253         22,393
  Deferred revenue                                   22,481         26,486
  Environmental remediation liabilities                 512            623
  Other accrued liabilities                          43,254         43,781
                                              -------------  -------------
    Total current liabilities                       123,290        132,783
                                              -------------  -------------
Non-current liabilities:
  Long-term debt, net of current portion              5,757          5,815
  Long-term income taxes payable                      4,449          4,149
  Long-term deferred revenue                        103,858        102,452
  Long-term environmental remediation
   liabilities                                        6,219          6,404
                                              -------------  -------------
    Total liabilities                               243,573        251,603
                                              -------------  -------------
Preferred stock, $.10 par value; 500,000
 shares authorized, 7,209 shares issued and
 outstanding as convertible, liquidation
 preference value of $20,114 and $22,277 as
 of September 24, 2010 and June 30, 2010,
 respectively                                        12,038          8,239
                                              -------------  -------------
Commitments and contingencies
Equity:
    Common stock, $.10 par value; 40,000,000
     shares authorized, 19,802,043 and
     19,798,561 shares issued and outstanding,
     respectively, at September 24, 2010, and
     19,637,535 and 19,634,053 shares issued
     and outstanding, respectively, at
     June 30, 2010                                    1,980          1,964
  Additional paid-in capital                        160,643        163,897
  Accumulated deficit                              (135,179)      (137,883)
  Accumulated other comprehensive income                212            133
  Treasury stock, at cost                               (33)           (33)
                                              -------------  -------------
    Total shareholders' equity applicable to
     TRC Companies, Inc.                             27,623         28,078
  Noncontrolling interest                              (146)          (125)
                                              -------------  -------------
    Total equity                                     27,477         27,953
                                              -------------  -------------
    Total liabilities and equity              $     283,088  $     287,795
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Contact Information: Investor Contact: Sharon Merrill Associates (617) 542-5300 trr@investorrelations.com Company Contact: Thomas W. Bennet, Jr. CFO (978) 970-5600 tbennet@trcsolutions.com