10-QPeriod: Q2 FY2012

EMCOR Group, Inc. Quarterly Report for Q2 Ended Jun 30, 2012

Filed July 26, 2012For Securities:EME

Summary

EMCOR Group, Inc. reported solid revenue growth for the second quarter and first half of 2012, with revenues increasing by 18.0% and 12.6% respectively, compared to the prior year periods. This growth was driven by a combination of organic increases across most business segments and contributions from recent acquisitions, particularly in the United States mechanical construction and facilities services and United States facilities services segments. Net income attributable to EMCOR Group, Inc. also saw a healthy increase. Despite the revenue growth, the company experienced a slight compression in operating margins, with operating income as a percentage of revenues decreasing from 3.7% to 3.5% for the quarter and from 3.5% to 3.3% for the six-month period. This margin pressure was attributed to lower margins in specific segments like United States electrical construction and facilities services, and United Kingdom construction and facilities services, partly offset by improved performance in the United States mechanical construction and facilities services segment. The company also noted a decrease in backlog compared to the previous year, influenced by a reduction in the United Kingdom and domestic construction segments, though this was partially offset by acquisitions.

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Key Highlights

  • 1Revenues increased by 18.0% for the three months ended June 30, 2012, reaching $1.59 billion, and by 12.6% for the six months ended June 30, 2012, reaching $3.13 billion, compared to the prior year periods.
  • 2Net income attributable to EMCOR Group, Inc. increased to $33.4 million for the quarter and $60.6 million for the six months, up from $28.8 million and $53.4 million, respectively.
  • 3Diluted earnings per common share from continuing operations rose to $0.49 for the quarter and $0.89 for the six months, compared to $0.43 and $0.77 in the prior year periods.
  • 4Operating margins saw a slight decrease, with operating income as a percentage of revenues at 3.5% for the quarter and 3.3% for the six months, down from 3.7% and 3.5% respectively.
  • 5Backlog decreased to $3.28 billion at June 30, 2012, from $3.54 billion at June 30, 2011, excluding the disposed Canadian subsidiary.
  • 6The company completed an immaterial acquisition in early 2012, which expanded its service capabilities.
  • 7EMCOR repurchased approximately $21.2 million of its common stock during the first half of 2012, with $51.3 million remaining under its authorized repurchase program.

Frequently Asked Questions

EMCOR Group demonstrated strong revenue growth in the first half of 2012, driven by both organic increases and acquisitions, particularly in its mechanical construction and facilities services segments. Net income and earnings per share also showed positive growth. However, operating margins experienced a slight compression due to varying performance across different segments and some cost pressures.

The United States mechanical construction and facilities services segment showed significant revenue increases, partly due to acquisitions. The United States facilities services segment also saw substantial revenue growth, driven by acquired companies and industrial/government operations. The United Kingdom segment also grew, while the United States electrical construction and facilities services segment experienced a slight revenue decline in the quarter but an increase year-to-date.

EMCOR's backlog stood at $3.28 billion at June 30, 2012, a decrease from $3.54 billion in the prior year, excluding the divested Canadian subsidiary. This decrease was primarily due to lower backlog in the United Kingdom and domestic construction segments. Acquisitions provided some offset to this decline.

EMCOR's primary source of liquidity is cash generated from operations, supplemented by its $750 million revolving credit facility. The company's cash balance decreased in the first half of 2012, partly due to working capital changes and share repurchases. Despite some challenges, management believes current cash, borrowing capacity, and expected operational cash flow will be sufficient for short-term and foreseeable long-term liquidity needs.