10-QPeriod: Q1 FY2013

EMCOR Group, Inc. Quarterly Report for Q1 Ended Mar 31, 2013

Filed April 25, 2013For Securities:EME

Summary

EMCOR Group, Inc. reported a modest increase in revenues for the first quarter of 2013, reaching $1.57 billion, up 1.9% from the prior year period. This revenue growth was primarily driven by stronger performance in the United States Facilities Services segment, alongside contributions from the United States Electrical Construction and Facilities Services segment. Despite increased revenues, the company experienced a significant rise in net cash used in operating activities, largely due to working capital changes. Profitability saw improvement with operating income increasing to $51.3 million and net income attributable to EMCOR Group, Inc. rising to $30.2 million, leading to diluted EPS of $0.44. The company maintained a strong balance sheet, ending the quarter with $499.1 million in cash and cash equivalents, though this represented a decrease from the previous quarter. The company's backlog remained robust at $3.42 billion, indicating continued demand for its services, particularly in electrical construction. However, the mechanical construction and United Kingdom segments faced revenue declines. Management remains focused on disciplined bidding to ensure profitable project execution amidst a competitive market. While facing some headwinds in specific segments and increased operational cash outflow, the overall financial performance for the quarter was positive, driven by growth in key service areas and improved profitability.

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Key Highlights

  • 1Total revenues increased by 1.9% to $1.57 billion in Q1 2013 compared to Q1 2012.
  • 2Net income attributable to EMCOR Group, Inc. increased to $30.2 million, or $0.44 per diluted share, up from $27.1 million, or $0.40 per diluted share, in the prior year quarter.
  • 3Operating income increased to $51.3 million from $46.2 million in the prior year period, with operating margin improving to 3.3% from 3.0%.
  • 4The United States Facilities Services segment showed strong performance, with revenues up significantly and contributing to the overall increase in operating income.
  • 5Backlog remained strong at $3.42 billion as of March 31, 2013, indicating a healthy pipeline of future work, primarily driven by electrical construction projects.
  • 6Net cash used in operating activities significantly increased to $95.1 million from $33.1 million in the prior year, primarily due to changes in working capital.

Frequently Asked Questions

EMCOR's revenue growth was primarily driven by an increase in revenues from its United States Facilities Services segment and its United States Electrical Construction and Facilities Services segment. This growth was partially offset by lower revenues in the United States Mechanical Construction and Facilities Services segment and the United Kingdom Construction and Facilities Services segment.

EMCOR's profitability improved in the first quarter of 2013. Net income attributable to EMCOR Group, Inc. increased to $30.2 million from $27.1 million in the same period last year. Diluted earnings per common share rose to $0.44 from $0.40. Operating income also saw an increase to $51.3 million, with operating margins improving to 3.3%.

EMCOR maintained a strong backlog of $3.42 billion as of March 31, 2013, a slight increase from the previous year. This robust backlog is attributed primarily to an increase in contracts awarded for work in the United States Electrical Construction and Facilities Services segment, suggesting continued demand for the company's services.

The significant increase in net cash used in operating activities to $95.1 million in Q1 2013 (from $33.1 million in Q1 2012) was primarily due to unfavorable changes in working capital. The company's MD&A section highlights this as a key factor impacting cash flow during the quarter.