10-QPeriod: Q2 FY2013

EMCOR Group, Inc. Quarterly Report for Q2 Ended Jun 30, 2013

Filed July 25, 2013For Securities:EME

Summary

EMCOR Group, Inc. (EME) reported its second-quarter 2013 results, showing a decline in revenues and operating income compared to the prior year period. This was primarily driven by underperformance in its United Kingdom construction operations and specific projects within its U.S. mechanical construction segment. The company is undertaking a strategic withdrawal from the U.K. construction market due to persistent losses and unfavorable market conditions, incurring significant restructuring expenses. Despite these headwinds, EMCOR's U.S. electrical and facilities services segments demonstrated improved performance. The company is also actively pursuing growth through acquisitions, notably announcing an agreement to acquire RepconStrickland, Inc., a significant move expected to bolster its position in the refinery and petrochemical services market. Investors should note the impact of these strategic decisions and operational challenges on the current financial results, while also considering the potential benefits from future growth initiatives.

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Key Highlights

  • 1Total revenues for the three months ended June 30, 2013, decreased by 2.1% to $1.56 billion from $1.59 billion in the prior year period.
  • 2Operating income for the three months ended June 30, 2013, declined to $36.1 million, down from $56.3 million in the same period last year, with operating margin falling to 2.3% from 3.5%.
  • 3The company incurred $5.8 million in restructuring expenses related to its decision to withdraw from the United Kingdom construction market.
  • 4The U.S. mechanical construction and facilities services segment experienced a significant drop in operating income due to losses on two specific projects.
  • 5Conversely, the U.S. electrical construction and facilities services segment saw revenue growth, and the U.S. facilities services segment showed improved operating income.
  • 6EMCOR announced a definitive agreement to acquire RepconStrickland, Inc. for approximately $455.0 million, expected to close by the end of July 2013.
  • 7Backlog increased to $3.51 billion at June 30, 2013, from $3.28 billion at June 30, 2012, driven by U.S. electrical and mechanical construction segments.

Frequently Asked Questions

The decline is primarily attributed to weak performance in EMCOR's United Kingdom construction and facilities services segment, which has led to a decision to withdraw from the U.K. construction market. Additionally, specific projects within the U.S. mechanical construction and facilities services segment have experienced significant losses, negatively impacting overall results.

The acquisition of RepconStrickland, Inc. is significant as it represents a substantial investment to expand EMCOR's service capabilities into recurring turnaround and specialty services for the North American refinery and petrochemical markets, a key growth area. This acquisition is expected to strengthen EMCOR's market position and diversify its revenue streams.

EMCOR is undertaking a strategic withdrawal from the U.K. construction market due to recurring losses and unfavorable market conditions. The company has incurred restructuring expenses related to this decision and aims to return the U.K. segment to profitability in 2014 by focusing on its facilities services operations.

The U.S. electrical construction and facilities services segment showed revenue growth, and the U.S. facilities services segment reported an increase in operating income. While the U.S. mechanical construction and facilities services segment faced challenges due to specific project losses, the overall U.S. operations saw some positive performance, indicating resilience in these core markets.