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EMCOR Group, Inc. 8-K Report (Apr 10, 2003)

Filed April 10, 2003For Securities:EME

Summary

EMCOR Group, Inc. (EME) has filed an 8-K report on April 10, 2003, announcing anticipated results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2003. The company expects revenues of approximately $1.0 billion, a significant increase from $810.3 million in the prior year's first quarter. Net income is projected at $3.3 million, translating to diluted earnings per share of approximately $0.21. Despite a typically seasonally weak first quarter and integration expenses from the December 2002 acquisition of Consolidated Engineering Services, Inc. (CES), EMCOR reiterates its full-year 2003 guidance for revenues between $4.4 billion and $4.6 billion, and diluted EPS between $4.25 and $4.60. The company highlights solid revenue growth, including organic growth, and improved gross margins, alongside an increased contract backlog of approximately $3.0 billion.

Key Highlights

  • 1Anticipates Q1 2003 revenues of approximately $1.0 billion, up from $810.3 million in Q1 2002.
  • 2Projects Q1 2003 net income of approximately $3.3 million, with diluted EPS around $0.21.
  • 3Reiterates full-year 2003 revenue guidance of $4.4 billion to $4.6 billion.
  • 4Reiterates full-year 2003 diluted EPS guidance of $4.25 to $4.60.
  • 5Reports an anticipated contract backlog of $3.0 billion as of March 31, 2003, up from $2.9 billion at the end of 2002.
  • 6Attributes Q1 performance to solid revenue growth (3-4% organic) and improved gross margins.
  • 7Notes increased SG&A expenses due to CES acquisition integration and a shift in revenue mix towards facilities services.

Frequently Asked Questions

EMCOR expects Q1 2003 revenues of approximately $1.0 billion and net income of approximately $3.3 million, which translates to diluted earnings per share of about $0.21. This represents a significant revenue increase compared to the $810.3 million reported in Q1 2002.

Yes, EMCOR reiterates its previously issued full-year 2003 guidance. The company anticipates revenues in the range of $4.4 billion to $4.6 billion and diluted earnings per share between $4.25 and $4.60.

The Q1 results are positively impacted by solid revenue growth, including expected organic revenue growth of 3-4%, and improved gross margins. However, results are also affected by typical seasonal factors, challenging business conditions, integration expenses from the CES acquisition, and increased interest expense due to the acquisition.

The company anticipates a contract backlog of approximately $3.0 billion as of March 31, 2003. This is an increase from $2.9 billion at the end of 2002 and $2.5 billion in the prior year's corresponding period, indicating strong future business.