10-QPeriod: Q3 FY2020

EMCOR Group, Inc. Quarterly Report for Q3 Ended Sep 30, 2020

Filed October 29, 2020For Securities:EME

Summary

EMCOR Group, Inc. reported mixed results for the nine months ended September 30, 2020. While overall revenues decreased year-over-year, the company saw an improvement in gross profit margin and operating income for the third quarter of 2020, reaching new company records. However, net income and diluted earnings per share declined compared to the prior year, largely due to a significant non-cash goodwill impairment charge recorded in the second quarter related to the United States industrial services segment. This impairment, coupled with other charges, impacted profitability, especially for the nine-month period. The company's balance sheet reflects a substantial increase in cash and cash equivalents, driven by strong operating cash flow. EMCOR also maintained a robust backlog of remaining performance obligations, indicating future revenue potential, though the company acknowledged ongoing uncertainties related to the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on demand and project execution. The company's credit facilities were also amended and restated, providing increased borrowing capacity.

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Key Highlights

  • 1Revenues decreased by 3.8% to $2.20 billion for the third quarter and by 3.8% to $6.52 billion for the first nine months of 2020 compared to the same periods in 2019.
  • 2Operating income for Q3 2020 increased by 17.4% to $135.9 million, with an operating margin of 6.2%, a record for the third quarter.
  • 3Net income for Q3 2020 decreased to $61.2 million ($1.11 per diluted share) from $81.8 million ($1.45 per diluted share) in Q3 2019, primarily due to a $232.8 million non-cash impairment charge recorded in Q2 2020.
  • 4The company recorded a significant $225.5 million goodwill impairment charge related to its United States industrial services segment due to adverse market conditions in the oil and gas industry.
  • 5Cash and cash equivalents increased substantially to $680.6 million as of September 30, 2020, up from $359.9 million at December 31, 2019, driven by strong operating cash flow.
  • 6Remaining performance obligations (backlog) stood at $4.53 billion as of September 30, 2020, an increase from the prior year.
  • 7EMCOR amended and restated its credit agreement in March 2020, increasing its revolving credit facility to $1.3 billion and its term loan to $300 million.

Frequently Asked Questions

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused disruptions, including access restrictions, temporary job site shutdowns, reduced labor efficiency, and deferrals of maintenance and service projects. While the company has not seen significant project cancellations, it has experienced project delays and a reduction in call-out service and repair opportunities, particularly impacting the United States industrial services segment due to decreased demand for oil and related industries.

EMCOR recorded a $232.8 million non-cash impairment charge in the second quarter of 2020. This charge was primarily due to a $225.5 million goodwill impairment for the United States industrial services segment, driven by the severe negative impact of COVID-19 and geopolitical events on the oil and gas industry, leading to lower revenue and operating margin expectations for that segment.

EMCOR's liquidity position strengthened significantly. Cash and cash equivalents increased by approximately $320.7 million to $680.6 million as of September 30, 2020. This was driven by robust net cash provided by operating activities, which was $546.8 million for the first nine months of 2020, compared to $176.9 million in the prior year period. The company also has a $1.3 billion revolving credit facility.

EMCOR reported remaining performance obligations (backlog) of $4.53 billion as of September 30, 2020, an increase from the prior year. This backlog is expected to provide revenue visibility. However, the company notes that the extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic will continue to impact future business remains highly uncertain, affecting customer demand, project execution, and the potential for delays or cancellations.