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EMCOR Group, Inc. 8-K Report (Apr 24, 2003)

Filed April 24, 2003For Securities:EME

Summary

EMCOR Group, Inc. reported its first quarter 2003 results on April 24, 2003, highlighting record revenue and backlog levels. While net income of $3.3 million, or $0.21 per diluted share, was down from $7.3 million ($0.47 per share) in the prior year's quarter, this was largely anticipated due to significant acquisitions and integration efforts. Revenues saw a substantial increase of 30.9% to $1.1 billion, driven by over 6% organic revenue growth and contributions from recent acquisitions. The company's backlog reached a record $3.1 billion, up 23% year-over-year, indicating strong future demand. Despite a lower operating income margin (0.7% vs. 1.5% in Q1 2002) and increased SG&A expenses primarily due to acquisitions, EMCOR's management expressed confidence in its business model and the ongoing integration of its facilities services segment.

Key Highlights

  • 1Reported record first quarter revenues of $1.1 billion, a 30.9% increase year-over-year.
  • 2Achieved a record backlog of $3.1 billion as of March 31, 2003, up 23% from the prior year.
  • 3Generated organic revenue growth exceeding 6% for the quarter.
  • 4Net income for the quarter was $3.3 million ($0.21 per diluted share), down from $7.3 million ($0.47 per share) in Q1 2002, aligning with guidance.
  • 5Operating income decreased to $7.6 million from $12.5 million year-over-year, with operating margin declining to 0.7% from 1.5%.
  • 6Selling, General, and Administrative (SG&A) expenses increased by 42% due to acquisitions, impacting profitability.
  • 7Secured a significant three-year facilities management contract with British Airways for its UK property portfolio.

Frequently Asked Questions

Net income decreased from $7.3 million ($0.47 per diluted share) in Q1 2002 to $3.3 million ($0.21 per diluted share) in Q1 2003. This reduction was anticipated by the company and attributed to ongoing integration efforts related to recent acquisitions, particularly the acquisition of Consolidated Engineering Services (CES) and 19 companies from Comfort Systems USA, Inc. These integration activities led to increased expenses.

The substantial revenue growth of 30.9% to $1.1 billion was fueled by both organic growth exceeding 6% and the inclusion of revenues from recent acquisitions. The record backlog of $3.1 billion, up 23% year-over-year, demonstrates strong future demand and is partly attributed to organic growth of 16% and $166 million from the CES acquisition.

The acquisitions, notably CES and the Comfort Systems USA entities, contributed approximately $200.6 million in revenues and $0.2 million in operating income to the first quarter results. However, they also led to a significant increase in Selling, General, and Administrative (SG&A) expenses, which rose by 42% compared to the prior year, impacting operating income. The company views these acquisitions as strategic for expanding its facilities services business nationwide.

EMCOR Group reiterates its full-year 2003 guidance. The company expects revenues to be between $4.4 billion and $4.6 billion and diluted earnings per share to range from $4.25 to $4.60. Management is focused on completing the integration of CES and its EMCOR Facilities Services business in the first half of 2003.