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10-Q 1 hckt-20140328x10q.htm 10-Q dcdea51bb5dc42f

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

QUARTERLY REPO RT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended March 28, 2014

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 0-24343

The Hackett Group, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

FLORIDA

65-0750100

(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)

(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

1001 Brickell Bay Drive, Suite 3000
Miami, Florida

33131

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

(305) 375-8005

(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 requirement for the past 90 days.    YES 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 NO

Indicate by check mark whether 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

Accelerated Filer

Non-Accelerated Filer

(Do not check if a smaller reporting company)

Smaller Reporting Company

Indicate by check mark whether registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).    YES    NO

Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date.

As of May 2, 2014 , there were 29,889,945 shares of common stock outstanding.


The Hackett Group, Inc.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Page

Item 1.

Financial Statements

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 28, 2014 and December 27, 2013 (unaudited)

3

Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Quarters Ended March 28, 2014 and March 29, 2013 (unaudited)

4

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss) Income for the Quarters Ended March 28, 2014 and

March 29, 2013 (unaudited)

5

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Quarters Ended March 28, 2014 and March 29, 2013 (unaudited)

6

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements ( unaudited )

7

Item 2.

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

13

Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

16

Item 4.

Controls and Procedures

17

PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1.

Legal Proceedings

18

Item 1A.

Risk Factors

18

Item 2.

Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds

18

Item 6.

Exhibits

18

SIGNATURES

19

INDEX TO EXHIBITS

20

2


PART I — FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The Hackett Group, Inc.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands, except share data)

(unaudited)

March 28,

December 27,

2014

2013

ASSETS

Current assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$

12,694

$

18,199

Accounts receivable and unbilled revenue, net of allowance of $1,507 and $1,674 at

March 28, 2014 and December 27, 2013, respectively

36,911

34,011

Deferred tax asset, net

3,610

5,130

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

2,638

2,283

Total current assets

55,853

59,623

Restricted cash

654

354

Property and equipment, net

12,814

13,019

Other assets

4,704

1,039

Goodwill, net

83,576

76,283

Total assets

$

157,601

$

150,318

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

Current liabilities:

Accounts payable

$

5,043

$

8,080

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

33,994

25,646

Current portion of long-term debt

2,400

Total current liabilities

41,437

33,726

Long-term deferred tax liability, net

2,919

4,387

Long-term debt

26,325

19,029

Total liabilities

70,681

57,142

Commitments and contingencies

Shareholders' equity:

Preferred stock, $.001 par value, 1,250,000 shares authorized; none issued and outstanding

Common stock, $.001 par value, 125,000,000 shares authorized; 53,094,950 and 52,143,103

shares issued at March 28, 2014 and December 27, 2013, respectively

53

52

Additional paid-in capital

261,608

261,861

Treasury stock, at cost, 22,905,569 and 22,189,409 shares March 28, 2014 and

December 27, 2013, respectively

(84,743)

(80,406)

Accumulated deficit

(85,926)

(83,880)

Accumulated comprehensive loss

(4,072)

(4,451)

Total shareholders' equity

86,920

93,176

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

$

157,601

$

150,318

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

3


The Hackett Group, Inc.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(in thousands, except per share data)

(unaudited)

Quarter Ended

March 28,

March 29,

2014

2013

Revenue:

Revenue before reimbursements

$

49,418

$

48,871

Reimbursements

5,487

5,478

Total revenue

54,905

54,349

Costs and expenses:

Cost of service:

Personnel costs before reimbursable expenses (includes $615 and $823

of stock compensation expense in the quarters ended March 28, 2014

and March 29, 2013, respectively)

33,253

32,042

Reimbursable expenses

5,487

5,478

Total cost of service

38,740

37,520

Selling, general and administrative costs  (includes $653 and $699 of stock

compensation expense in the quarters ended March 28, 2014 and

March 29, 2013, respectively)

14,241

13,300

Restructuring costs

3,604

Total costs and operating expenses

56,585

50,820

(Loss) income from operations

(1,680)

3,529

Other income (expense):

Interest income

1

1

Interest expense

(124)

(142)

(Loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes

(1,803)

3,388

Income tax expense

243

1,359

(Loss) income from continuing operations

(2,046)

2,029

Loss from discontinued operations

(71)

Net (loss) income

$

(2,046)

$

1,958

Basic net (loss) income per common share:

(Loss) income per common share from continuing operations

$

(0.07)

$

0.07

Loss per common share from discontinued operations

(0.01)

Net (loss) income per common share

$

(0.07)

$

0.06

Diluted net (loss) income per common share:

(Loss) income per common share from continuing operations

$

(0.07)

$

0.06

Loss per common share from discontinued operations

Net (loss) income per common share

$

(0.07)

$

0.06

Weighted average common shares outstanding:

Basic

29,120

30,292

Diluted

29,120

31,473

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

4


The Hackett Group, Inc.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

Quarter Ended

March 28,

March 29,

2014

2013

Net (loss) income

$

(2,046)

$

1,958

Foreign currency translation adjustment

379

(1,464)

Total comprehensive (loss) income

$

(1,667)

$

494

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

5


The Hackett Group, Inc.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands)

(unaudited)

Quarter Ended

March 28,

March 29,

2014

2013

Cash flows from operating activities:

Net (loss) income

$

(2,046)

$

1,958

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in

operating activities:

Depreciation expense

653

499

Amortization expense

557

150

Amortization of debt issuance costs

23

24

Restructuring costs

3,604

Provision (reversal) for doubtful accounts

253

(13)

Loss on foreign currency translation

46

55

Non-cash stock compensation expense

1,268

1,522

Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisition:

(Increase) decrease in accounts receivable and unbilled revenue

(1,262)

3,084

(Increase) decrease in prepaid expenses and other assets

(392)

1,344

Decrease in accounts payable

(3,038)

(2,895)

Decrease in accrued expenses and other liabilities

(7,653)

(6,275)

Net cash used in operating activities

(7,987)

(547)

Cash flows from investing activities:

Purchases of property and equipment

(443)

(658)

Cash consideration paid for acquisition

(2,700)

Cash acquired in acquisition of business

522

Increase in restricted cash

(300)

Net cash used in investing activities

(2,921)

(658)

Cash flows from financing activities:

Debt proceeds

9,500

Repayment of borrowings

(25)

(4,474)

Proceeds from issuance of common stock

253

310

Repurchases of common stock

(4,337)

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

5,391

(4,164)

Effect of exchange rate on cash

12

(200)

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

(5,505)

(5,569)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

18,199

16,906

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$

12,694

$

11,337

Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:

Cash paid for income taxes

$

413

$

275

Cash paid for interest

$

107

$

82

Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing and financing activities:

Shares issued to Sellers of acquired business

$

1,000

$

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

6


The Hackett Group, Inc.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

1. Basis of Presentation and General Information

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying consolidated financial statements of The Hackett Group , Inc. (“Hackett” or the “Company”) have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) and include the Company’s accounts and those of its wholly-owned subsidiaries which the Company is required to consolidate. All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.

In the opinion of management, the accompanying consolidated financial statements reflect all normal and recurring adjustments which are necessary for a fair presentation of the Company’s financial position, results of operations, and cash flows as of the dates and for the periods presented. The consolidated financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) regarding interim financial reporting. Accordingly, these statements do not include all the disclosures normally required by U.S. GAAP for annual financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes theret o for the year ended December 27 , 201 3 , included in the Annual Report on Form 10-K filed by the Company with the SEC. The consolidated result s of operations for the quarter ended March 28, 2014 , are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for any future period or for the full fiscal year.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Fair Value

The Company’s financial instruments consist of cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, accounts receivable and unbilled revenue, accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities and debt. As of March 28, 2014 and December 2 7, 2013 , the carrying amount of each financial instrument, with the exception of debt, approximated the instrument’s respective fair value due to the short-term nature and maturity of these instruments.

The Company uses significant other observable market data or assumptions (Level 2 inputs as defined in accounting guidance) that it believes market participants would use in pricing debt. The fair value of the debt approximated the carrying amount, using Level 2 inputs, due to the short-term variable interest rates based on market rates.

Business Combinations

The Company applies the provisions of ASC 805, Business Combinations, in the accounting for its acquisitions, which requires recognition of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed at their acquisition date fair values, separately from goodwill. Goodwill as of the acquisition date is measured as the excess of consideration transferred and the net of the acquisition date fair values of the tangible and identifiable intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed. While the Company uses its best estimates and assumptions to accurately value assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the acquisition date as well as contingent consideration, where applicable, its estimates are inherently uncertain and subject to refinement. As a result, during the measurement period, that may be up to 12 months from the acquisition date, the Company records adjustments to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed with a corresponding adjustment to goodwill. Upon the conclusion of the measurement period or final determination of the values of assets acquired or liabilities assumed, whichever comes first, the impact of any subsequent adjustments is included in the consolidated statements of operations.

Reclassifications

Certain prior period amounts in the consolidated financial statements, and notes thereto, have been reclassified to conform to current period presentation.

7


The Hackett Group, Inc.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

2. Net (Loss) Income per Common Share

Basic net (loss) income per common share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the period. With regard to common stock subject to vesting requirements and restricted stock units issued to the Company’s employees and non-employee members of its Board of Directors, the calculation includes only the vested portion of such stock and units.

Dilutive net income per common share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding, increased by the assumed conversion of other potentially dilutive securities during the period. During the quarter ended March 28, 2014, the Company recorded a net loss. As a result of the net loss, the Company has excluded a total of 749,197 other potentially dilutive securities from its dilutive weighted average common shares outstanding for the quarter ended March 28, 2014.

The following table reconciles basic and dilutive weighted average common shares:

Quarter Ended

March 28,

March 29,

2014

2013

Basic weighted average common shares outstanding

29,119,505

30,291,773

Effect of dilutive securities:

Unvested restricted stock units and common stock subject to

vesting requirements issued to employees and non-employees

1,162,166

Common stock issuable upon the exercise of stock options

19,032

Dilutive weighted average common shares outstanding

29,119,505

31,472,971

Approximately 0.4 million and 0.9 million shares of common stock equivalents were excluded from the computations of diluted net income per common share for the quarters ended March 28, 2014 and March 29, 2013, respectively, as their inclusion would have had an anti-dilutive effect on diluted net income per common share.

3. Accounts Receivable and Unbilled Revenue, Net

Accounts receivable and unbilled revenue, net, consisted of the following (in thousands):

March 28,

December 27,

2014

2013

Accounts receivable

$

28,207

$

27,147

Unbilled revenue

10,211

8,538

Allowance for doubtful accounts

(1,507)

(1,674)

Accounts receivable and unbilled revenue, net

$

36,911

$

34,011

Accounts receivable is net of uncollected advanced billings. Unbilled revenue includes recognized recoverable costs and accrued profits on contracts for which billings had not been presented to clients.

8


The Hackett Group, Inc.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

4. Accrued Expenses and Other Liabilities

Accrued expenses and other liabilities consisted of the following (in thousands):

March 28,

December 27,

2014

2013

Accrued compensation and benefits

$

5,379

$

5,163

Accrued bonuses

872

5,899

Accrued restructuring related expenses

3,250

134

Deferred revenue

10,005

8,345

Accrued sales, use, franchise and VAT tax

1,368

1,393

Acquisition-related contingent consideration

8,000

-

Other accrued expenses

5,120

4,712

Total accrued expenses and other liabilities

$

33,994

$

25,646

5 . Restructuring Costs

The Company recorded restructuring costs of $3.6 million during the quarter ended March 28, 2014, for reductions in consultants and functional support personnel. These actions were taken as a result of the continued decline in demand in Europe. The Company took steps to reduce its costs to better align its overall cost structure and organization with anticipated demand for its services.

The following table sets forth the activity in the restructuring expense accruals (in thousands):

Severance and Other

Employee Costs

Accrual balance at December 27, 2013

$

-

Accrual

3,604

Expenditures

(354)

Accrual balance at March 28, 2014

$

3,250

6 . Credit Facility

On February 21, 2012, the Company entered into a credit agreement with Bank of America, N.A . ("Bank of America") , pursuant to which B ank of America agreed to lend the Company up to $20.0 million pursuant to a revolving line of credit (the “Revolver”) and up to $30.0 million pursuant to a five -year term loan (the “Term Loan ) , which was used to finance the Company's $55.0 million tender offer for its shares in March 2012 . S ee Note10 for further information .

On August 27, 2013, the Company amended and restated the credit agreement (the "Cred it Agreement") with Bank of America to finance a tender offer for shares of its common stock completed in Octo ber 2013. S ee Note 10 for further information . The Credit Agreement was amended and restated to :

·

To p rovide for up to an additional $17 .0 million of borrowing under the Term Loan (the "Amended Term Loan" and together with the Revolver, the "Credit Facility") . As of March 28, 2014, the Amended Term Loan had $24.0 million principal amount outstanding with an additional $1.0 million availability remaining and the Revolver had $4.5 million principal amount outstanding with an additional $ 1 5.5 million availability remaining.

·

To e xtend the maturity date on the Revolver and the Amended Term Loan to August 27, 2018 , five years from the date of the amendment and restatement of the Credit Agreement.

The obligations of the Company under the Credit Facility are guaranteed by the active existing and future material U.S. subsidiaries of the Company and are secured by substantially all of the existing and future property and assets of the Company (subject to certain exceptions).

9


The Hackett Group, Inc.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

6. Credit Facility (continued)

The interest rates per annum applicable to loans under the Credit Facility will be, at the Company’s option, equal to either a base rate or a LIBOR base rate, plus an applicable margin percentage. The applicable margin percentage is based on the consolidated leverage ratio, as defined in the Credit Agreement. As of March 28, 2014 , the applicable margin percentage was 1.50% per annum based on the consolidated leverage ratio, in the case of LIBOR rate advances, and 0.75 % per annum, in the case of base rate advances.

The Term Loan requires amortization principal payments in equal quarterly installments beginning December 31, 2013 through August 27, 2018 . The Company is subject to certain covenants, including total consolidated leverage, fixed cost coverage and liquidity requirements, each as set forth in the Credit Agreement , subject to certain exceptions .

7 . Acquisition

During the quarter ended March 28, 2014, the Company acquired the U.S., Canada and Uruguay operations of Technolab International Corporation. The purchase price for the assets acquired and liabilities assumed was $3.0 million in cash ($0.3 million held in escrow) and $1.0 million in shares of the Company's common stock, which are subject to a four -year vesting provision. The s ellers will have the ability to earn an additional $8.0 million in contingent consideration in cash and stock subject to an earn-out based on actual results achieved.

Management's initial purchase price allocation resulted in $7.1 million which exceeded the estimated fair value of tangible and intangible assets and liabilities and which was therefore allocated to goodwill. The acquired intangible assets with definite lives of $4.2 million will be amortized over periods ranging from 2 years to 5 years.

Management's preliminary determination of the fair value of the tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed are based on estimates and assumptions that are subject to change. During the measurement period, if information becomes available which would indicate adjustments are required to the purchase price allocation, such adjustment will be included in the purchase price allocation retrospectively. The measurement period can extend as long as one year from the acquisition date.

8 . Discontinued Operations

During the quarter ended March 29, 2013, the Company exited the Oracle ERP implementation business. This transaction was not material to the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

9 . Stock Based Compensation

During the three months ended March 28, 2014 , the Company issued 618,181 restricted stock units at a weighted average grant-date fair value of $ 5.89 per share. As of March 28, 2014 , the Company had 2, 223,584 restricted stock units outstanding at a weighted average grant-date fair value of $ 4.80 per share. As of March 28, 2014 , $ 8. 2 million of total restricted stock unit compensation expense related to unvested awards had not been recognized and is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of approximately 2.6 years.

During the three months ended March 28, 2014, the Company issued 164,474 shares of common stock subject to vesting requirements related to the Technolab acquisition at a weighted average grant-date fair value of $ 6.04 per share . See Note 7 for further detail . As of March 28, 2014 , the Company had 265,474 shares of common stock subject to vesting requirements outstanding at a weighted average grant-date fair value of $ 7.52 per share. As of March 28, 2014 , $ 1.3 million of compensation expense related to common stock subject to vesting requirements had not been recognized and is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of approximately 2.9 year s .

On February 8, 2012, the Compensation Committee approved the fiscal year 2012 through 2015 equity compensation target for the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer. Under this target, a single performance-based option grant was made to the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Operating Officer of 1,912,500 options and 1,004,063 options, respectively, totaling 2,916,563 options , each with an exercise price of $4.00 and a fair value of $0.96 . One-half of the options vest upon the achievement of at least 50% growth of pro forma earnings per share and the remaining half vest upon the achievement of at least 50% pro forma EBITDA growth. Each metric can be achieved at any time during the six -year term of the award based on a trailing twelve month period measured quarterly.

In March of 2013 these performance-based stock option grants were surrendered by the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer and replaced with performance-based SARs, equal to the number of options. The terms and conditions and the specific performance targets applicable to the SARs are th e same as those applicable to the replaced options , with the exception that the SARs will be settled in cash, stock or any combination thereof, at the Company’s discretion.

10


The Hackett Group, Inc.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

9. Stock Based Compensation (continued)

Although the targets for the performance-based SARs have not been achieved as of March 28, 2014 , the Company recorded $0.1 million of compensation expense related to these SARs for both quarter s ended March 28, 2014 and March 29, 2013 .

10 . Shareholders’ Equity

Tender Offer

On August 28 , 2013, the Company announced a tender offer to purchase up to $35.75 million in value of shares of its common stock, $0.001 par value per share, at a price not greater than $6.50 nor less than $5.75 per share , to the seller in cash , less any applicable withholding taxes and without interest (the "Offer"). On September 26, 2013, the Company amended the Offer ( the "Amended Offer") to increase the price range at which it would purchase its common stock to a range of not greater than $7.00 nor less than $6.50 per share and to decrease the dollar amount of the Offer to $25.0 million. The Amended Offer was completed on October 15 , 2013 , with the Co mpany purchasing approximately 1.0 million shares of its common stock at a purchase price of $ 7.00 per share, for an aggre gate cost of approximately $6.9 million, excluding fees and expenses related to the Amended Offer . The 1.0 million shares represented approximately 3.1 % of the Company's issued and outstanding shares of common stock at that time. The Company financed the Amended Offer from borrowings under the Amended Term Loan under its existing Credit Facility. S ee Note 6 for further detail .

On March 21, 2012, the Company completed a tender offer to purchase 11.0 million shares of its common stock at a purchase price of $5.00 per share, for an aggregate cost of approximately $55.0 million, excluding fees and expenses relating to the tender offer The 11.0 million shares accepted for purchase represented approximately 27% of the Company’s issued and outstanding shares of common stock at that time.

Share Repurchase Plan

Under the Company’s share repurchase plan, the Company may buy back shares of its outstanding stock either on the open market or through privately negotiated transactions subject to market conditions and trading restricti ons. During t he three months ended March 28, 2014 , the Company repurchase d approximately 716 thousand shares of its common stock at an average price of $ 6.0 6 per share , for a total cost of approximately $ 4.3 million . In addition, the Company's Board of Directors approved the repurchase of an additional $5.0 million of the Company's common stock, thereby increasing the program size to $90.0 million. As of March 28, 2014 , the Company had approximately $5. 3 million available under its share repurchase plan authorization. During the quarter ended March 29, 2013, the Company did not buy back any shares under its share repurchase plan.

11 . Litigation

The Company is involved in legal proceedings, claims, and litigation arising in the ordinary course of business not specifically discussed herein. In the opinion of management, the final disposition of such matters will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, cash flows or results of operations.

12 . Geographic and Group Information

Revenue is primarily based on the country of the contracting entity and was attributed to the following geographical areas (in thousands):

Quarter Ended

March 28,

March 29,

2014

2013

Revenue:

North America

$

46,406

$

42,310

International (primarily European countries)

8,499

12,039

Total revenue

$

54,905

$

54,349

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The Hackett Group, Inc.

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(unaudited)

12. Geographic and Group Information (continued)

Long-lived assets are attributable to the following geographic areas (in thousands):

March 28,

December 27,

2014

2013

Long-lived assets:

North America

$

84,661

$

74,095

International (primarily European countries)

16,433

16,246

Total long-lived assets

$

101,094

$

90,341

As of March 28, 2014 , foreign assets included $ 1 6.0 million of goodw ill related to the Archstone, REL and Technolab acquisitions. As of December 2 7 , 201 3 , foreign assets included $15. 8 million of goodwill related to the REL and Archstone acquisitions .

The Company’s revenue was derived from the following service groups (in thousands):

Quarter Ended

March 28,

March 29,

2014

2013

The Hackett Group

$

46,133

$

43,612

ERP Solutions

8,772

10,737

Total revenue

$

54,905

$

54,349

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ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.

CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q includes “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. We intend the forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements. All statements regarding our expected financial position and operating results, our business strategy, our financing plans and forecasted demographic and economic trends relating to our industry are forward-looking statements. These statements can sometimes be identified by our use of forward-looking words such as “may,” “will,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” or “intend” and similar expressions. These statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from the results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. We cannot promise you that our expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements will turn out to be correct. Factors that impact such forward-looking statements include, among others, our ability to effectively integrate acquisitions into our operations, our ability to retain existing business, our ability to attract additional business, our ability to effectively market and sell our product offerings and other services, the timing of projects and the potential for contract cancellation by our customers, changes in expectations regarding the business consulting and information technology industries, our ability to attract and retain skilled employees, possible changes in collections of accounts receivable due to the bankruptcy or financial difficulties of our customers, risks of competition, price and margin trends, foreign currency fluctuations and changes in general economic conditions, interest rates and our ability to obtain debt financing through additional borrowings under an amendment to our existing credit facility. An additional description of our risk factors is set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 2 7 , 201 3 . We undertake no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.

OVERVIEW

The Hackett Group, Inc. (“Hackett” or the “Company”) is a leading strategic advisory and technology consulting firm that enables companies to achieve world-class business performance. By leveraging the proprietary Hackett benchmarking database, the world’s leading repository of enterprise business process performance metrics and best practice intellectual capital, our business and technology solutions help clients optimize performance and returns on business transformation investments. Only Hackett empirically defines world-class performance in sales, general and administrative and supply chain activities with analysis gained through more than 10,000 benchmark studies over 21 years at over 3,500 of the world’s leading companies.

In the following discussion, “The Hackett Group” encompasses our Benchmarking, Business Transfo rmation, Executive Advisory, E nterprise P erformance M anagement ("EPM") groups and Technolab Application Maintenance and Support ("AMS"). “ERP Solutions” encompasses our SAP ERP Technology group and SAP maintenance.

During the quarter ended March 29, 2013, we exited the Oracle ERP implementation business . The transaction was not material to our consolidated financial statements, however, the following information has been recast to exclude activity related to the business.

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The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, our results of operations and the percentage relationship to revenue before reimbursements of such results (in thousands):

Quarter Ended

March 28,

March 29,

2014

2013

Revenue:

Revenue before reimbursements

$

49,418

100.0%

$

48,871

100.0%

Reimbursements

5,487

5,478

Total revenue

54,905

54,349

Costs and expenses:

Cost of service:

Personnel costs before reimbursable

expenses

33,253

67.3%

32,042

65.6%

Reimbursable expenses

5,487

5,478

Total cost of service

38,740

37,520

Selling, general and administrative costs

14,241

28.8%

13,300

27.2%

Restructuring expense

3,604

7.3%

Total costs and operating expenses

56,585

50,820

(Loss) income from operations

(1,680)

-3.4%

3,529

7.2%

Other expense:

Interest expense, net

(123)

-0.2%

(141)

-0.3%

(Loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes

(1,803)

-3.6%

3,388

6.9%

Income tax expense

243

0.5%

1,359

2.8%

(Loss) income from continuing operations

(2,046)

-4.1%

2,029

4.1%

Loss from discontinued operations

0.0%

(71)

-0.1%

Net (loss) income

$

(2,046)

-4.1%

$

1,958

4.0%

Revenue . We are a global company with operations located primarily in the United States and Western Europe. Our revenue is denominated in multiple currencies, primarily the U.S. Dollar, British Pound, Euro and Australian Dollar, and as a result is affected by currency exchange rate fluctuations. Our results for the quarters ended March 28, 2014 and March 29, 2013 , were not materially impacted by foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations.

Total Co mpany revenue increased slightly during the quarter ended March 28, 2014 , as compared to the quarter ended March 29, 2013 . The following table summarizes revenue (in thousands):

Quarter Ended

March 28,

March 29,

2014

2013

The Hackett Group

$

46,133

$

43,612

ERP Solutions

8,772

10,737

Total revenue

$

54,905

$

54,349

Although The Hack ett Group U.S. revenue increase d 19 % during the quarter ended March 28, 2014 , as compared to the quarter ended March 29, 2013, this growth was offset by a decrease of international revenue of 29 % during the same periods . The increase in The Hackett Group's U.S. revenue quarter over quarter primarily related to the increased demand in the Business Transformation and EPM groups. The Hackett Group’s international revenue, which is primarily based on the country of the contracting entity, accounted for 15 % of total Company revenue for the quarter ended March 28, 2014 and 22 % of total Company revenue for the quarter e nded March 29, 2013 , respectively.

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ERP Solutions revenue de creased 18% for the quarter ended March 28, 2014 , as compared to the quarter ended March 29 , 201 3 . T his revenue decrease reflected the higher than expected growth achieved during the quarter ended March 29, 2013.

During the quarters ended March 28, 2014 and March 29, 2013 , no customer accounted for more than 5% of total Company revenue.

Cost of Service. Cost of service primarily consists of salaries, benefits and incentive compensation for consultants, subcontractor fees and reimbursable expenses associated with projects. Cost of service before rei mbursable expenses increased 4%, or $1.2 million , for the quar ter ended March 28, 2014 , as compared to the quarter ended March 29, 2013 . Total cost of service before reimbursable expenses, as a percentage of revenue before reimbursements, increased to 67 % for the qua rter ended March 28, 2014 , as compared to 66 % for the quarter ended March 29, 2013 . The increase was primarily due to increased headcount attributed to the Technolab acquisition.

As a percentage of revenue before reimbursements, The Hackett G roup gen erated net margins of 33 % in the quarter ended March 28, 2014 , which were unfa vorably impacted by lower than planned performance in Europe . As a percentage of revenue before reimbursements, ERP Solut ions generated net margins of 32 % for the quarter ended March 28, 2014 .

Selling, General and Administrative . Selling, general and administrative costs were $ 14.2 million for the quarter ended March 28, 2014 , as compared to $ 13. 3 million for the quarter ended March 29, 2013 . Selling, general and administrative costs as a percentage of revenue before rei mbursements increased to 29 % for the quarter ended March 28, 2014 , as compared to 27 % for the quarter ended March 29, 2013 . The increase in selling, general and administrative costs was primarily due to an increase in depreciation related to the Hackett Performance Exchange and amortization related to the intangible assets acquired in the Technolab acquisition.

Restructuring Costs. During the quarter ended March 28, 2014, we recorded restructuring costs of $3.6 million, for reductions in consultants and functional support personnel. These actio ns were taken as a result of our continued decline in Europe demand . We effected these changes to reduce our costs to better align our overall cost structure and organization with anticipated demand for our services.

Income Taxes. In the quarter ended March 28, 2014 , we recorded income tax expense of $ 0.2 million, which reflected an estimated annual tax rate of 13 % for certain federal, foreign and state taxes. In the quarter ended March 29, 2013 , we recorded income tax expense of $ 1.4 million , which reflected an estimated annual tax rate of 40.1 % for certain federal, foreign and state taxes. The decrease in the estimated annual tax rate is due to the net loss incurred during the quarter ended March 28, 2014 , primarily as a result of the restructuring costs, as discussed above .

Liquidity and Capital Resources

As of March 28, 2014 and December 27, 2013 , we had $ 12.7 million and $ 18.2 million, respectively, classifie d in cash and cash equivalents o n the consolidated balance sheets. As of the same dates, we had $ 0.7 mil lion and $0.3 million on deposit with financial institutions that primarily related to certain employee compensation agreements and funds held in escrow related to the Technolab acquisition . These deposit accounts have been classified as restricted cash on the consolidated balance sheets.

The following table summarizes our cash flow activity (in thousands):

Quarter Ended

March 28,

March 29,

2014

2013

Cash flows used in operating activities

$

(7,987)

$

(547)

Cash flows used in investing activities

$

(2,921)

$

(658)

Cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities

$

5,391

$

(4,164)

Cash Flows from Operating Activities

Net cash used in operating activities was $ 8.0 million and $ 0.5 million during the three months ended March 28, 2014 and March 29, 2013 , respectively. The increased use of cash primarily related to increased accounts receivable and unbilled balances , and the timing of vendor and incentive award payments .

Cash Flows from Investing Activities

Net cash used in investing ac tivities was $ 2.9 million and $ 0.7 million during the three months ended March 28, 2014 and March 29, 20 13, respectively. Excluding the noncash impact of the assets and liabilities acquired in the Technolab acquisition, t he

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usage of cash during the quarter ended March 28, 2014, was primarily related to the cash consideration paid for the Technolab acquisition, partially offset by cash acquired in the acquisition. In addition, cash was utilized during both periods on capital expenditures for the development of the Hackett Performance Exchange.

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

On October 15, 2013, we completed a tender offer to purchase approximately 1.0 million shares of our common st ock at a purchase price of $7.00 per share, for an agg regate cost of approximately $6.9 million, excluding fees and expenses related to the tender offer. On March 21, 2012, we completed a tender offer to purchase 11.0 million shares of our common stock at a purchase price of $5.00 per share, for an aggregate cost of approximately $55.0 million, excluding fees and expenses related to the tender offer.

On February 21, 2012, the Company entered into a credit agreement with Bank of America, N.A . ("Bank of America"), pursuant to which Bank of America agreed to lend the Company up to $20.0 million pursuant to a revolving line of credit (the “Revolver”) and up to $30.0 million pursuant to a five-year term loan (the “Term Loan”) which was used to finance the Company's $55.0 million tender offe r for its shares in March 2012. S ee Note 6 to the consolidated financial statements for further information .

On August 27, 2013, the Company amended and restated the credit agreement (the "Credit Agreement") with Bank of America to provide for up to an additional $17 .0 million of borrowing availability under the Term Loan (the "Amended Term Loan" and together with the Revolver, the "Credit Facility") and extend the maturity date on the Revolver and the Amended Term Loan to August 27, 2018, five years from the date of the amendment and restatement of the Credit Agreement. Additional borrowings of $7.0 million under the Amended Term Loan were used to finance our tender o ffer in October 2013. S ee Note 6 to the consolidated financial statements for further information . As of March 28, 2014, the Company had $24.2 million principal amount outstanding under the Amended Term Loan and $4.5 million outstanding under the Revolver.

Net cash provided by financing activities was $ 5.4 million during the quarter ended March 28, 2014. This increase in cash was primarily due to $9.5 million of borrowings under our Credit Facility and proceeds from the sale of the Company stock. This increase in cash w as offset by the repurchase of $4.3 million of Company stock. Net cash used by financing activities during the qu arter ended March 29, 2013, primarily related to the repayment of borrowings outstanding under the Credit Facility of $4.5 million, partially offset by the proceeds from the sale of Company stock.

We currently believe that available funds (including the cash on hand and $15.5 million in funds available for borrowing under the Revolver ), and cash flows generated by operations will be sufficient to fund our working capital and capital expenditure requirements for at least the next twelve months. We may decide to raise additional funds in order to fund expansion, to develop new or further enhance products and services, to respond to competitive pressures, or to acquire complementary businesses or technologies. There is no assurance, however, that additional financing will be available when needed or desired.

Recently Issued Accounting Standards

For a discussion of recently issued accounting standards, pl ease see Note 1 , "Basis of Presentation and General Information," to our consolidated financial statements included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 2 7, 2013 .

Item  3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk.

As of March 28, 2014 , our exposure to market risk related primarily to changes in interest rates and foreign currency exchange rate risks.

Interest Rate Risk

Our exposure to market risk for changes in interest rates relates primarily to the Credit Facility, which is subject to variable interest rates. The interest rates per annum applicable to loans under the Credit Facility will be, at our option, equal to either a base rate or a LIBOR rate for one-, two-, three- or nine-month in terest periods chosen by us in each case, plus an applicable margin percentage . A 100 basis point increase in our interest rate under our Credit Facility would not have had a material impact on our results of operations for the quarter ended March 28, 2014 .

Exchange Rate Sensitivity

We face exposure to adverse movements in foreign currency exchange rates as a portion of our revenue, expenses, assets and liabilities are denominated in currencies other than the U.S. Dollar, primarily the British Pound, the Euro and the Australian Dollar. These exposures may change over time as business practices evolve. Our results for the quarter ended March 28, 2014 were not materially impacted by foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations.

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Item  4. Controls and Procedures.

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, we conducted an evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures, as such term is defined under Rule 13a-15(e) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Based on this evaluation, our Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

Changes in Internal Controls

There were no changes in our internal controls over financial reporting that occurred during the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal controls over financial reporting.

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PART II — OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1. Legal Proceedings.

The Company is involved in legal proceedings, claims, and litigation arising in the ordinary course of business not specifically discussed herein. In the opinion of management, the final disposition of such matters will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, cash flows or results of operations.

Item  1A. Risk Factors.

There have been no material changes to any of the risk factors disclosed in the Company’s most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K.

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

Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

During the three months ended March 28, 2014, the Company repurchased approximately 716 thousand shares of its common stock at an average price of $ 6.06 per share , for a total cost of approximately $ 4.3 million , under the Company's Board of Director approved repurchase plan. During the quarter, the Company's Board of Directors approved the repurchase of an additional $5.0 million of the Company's common stock, thereby increasing the aggregate program size to $90.0 million. As of March 28, 2014 , the Company had approximately $5.3 million of remaining authorization under this program.

Total Number

Maximum Dollar

of Shares as Part

Value That May

of Publicly

Yet be Purchased

Total Number

Average Price

Announced

Under the

Period

of Shares

Paid per Share

Program

Program

Balance as of December 27, 2013

-

$                            -

-

$                    4,594,028

December 28, 2013 to January 24, 2014

189,270

$                      6.09

189,270

$                    3,440,638

January 25, 2014 to February 21, 2014

157,558

$                      5.97

157,558

$                    7,499,549

February 22, 2014 to March 28, 2014

369,332

$                      6.07

369,332

$                    5,256,725

716,160

$                            -

716,160

Item  6. Exhibits.

See Index to Exhibits on page 20 , which is incorporated herein by reference.

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SIGNATURES

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.

The Hackett Group, Inc.

Date: May 7 , 2014

/s/ Robert A. Ramirez

Robert A. Ramirez

Executive Vice President, Finance and Chief Financial Officer

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INDEX TO EXHIBITS

Exhibit No.

Exhibit Description

31.1

Certification by CEO pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (exhibits filed herewith).

31.2

Certification by CFO pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (exhibits filed herewith).

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Certification Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, As Adopted Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (exhibits filed herewith).

101.INS

XBRL Instance Document

101.SCH

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema

101.CAL

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase

101.DEF

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase

101.LAB

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase

101.PRE

XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase

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