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EXHIBIT 99.1

FOR:
 
EMCOR GROUP, INC.
News Release
 
 
CONTACT:
 
R. Kevin Matz
Executive Vice President
Shared Services
(203) 849-7938
 
 
 
 
 
FTI Consulting, Inc.
Investors: Nathan Elwell / Daniel Haykin
(212) 850-5600
 
 
 
 
 
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EMCOR GROUP, INC. REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2014 RESULTS
 
 - Record Fourth Quarter Revenues of $1.71 Billion -
 - Quarter Four Operating Cash Flow of $138 Million -
 - Announces 2015 Revenue and Diluted EPS Guidance -

NORWALK, CONNECTICUT, February 26, 2015 - EMCOR Group, Inc. (NYSE: EME) today reported results for the fourth quarter and the year ended December 31, 2014.

For the fourth quarter of 2014, net income from continuing operations attributable to EMCOR was $43.1 million, or $0.66 per diluted share. Excluding impairment charges discussed below, non-GAAP net income from continuing operations was $44.0 million, or $0.68 per diluted share, compared to non-GAAP net income from continuing operations of $51.5 million, or $0.76 per diluted share in the fourth quarter of 2013. Revenues in the fourth quarter of 2014 totaled a record $1.71 billion, compared to revenues of $1.65 billion in the year ago period.
 
Operating income for the fourth quarter of 2014 was $74.5 million, or 4.3% of revenues, which included impairment charges of approximately $1.5 million. Excluding these charges, the Company's non-GAAP operating income for the fourth quarter of 2014 was $76.0 million, or 4.4% of revenues, compared to non-GAAP operating income in the 2013 fourth quarter of $76.0 million, or 4.6% of revenues.

Please see the attached tables for a reconciliation of non-GAAP operating income, non-GAAP net income from continuing operations and non-GAAP diluted earnings per share from continuing operations to the comparable GAAP figures.

Selling, general and administrative expenses for the 2014 fourth quarter were $172.2 million, or 10.0% of revenues, compared to $161.0 million, or 9.8% of revenues, in the year ago period.

The Company's income tax rate in the 2014 fourth quarter was 39.5%, compared to an income tax rate of 29.7% in the year ago period.




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EMCOR Reports Fourth Quarter Results
 Page 2

Backlog as of December 31, 2014 was $3.63 billion, an increase of 8.7% from $3.34 billion at the end of the 2013 fourth quarter. Domestic backlog grew $308 million while backlog decreased $18 million in the UK Building Services segment related to the timing of renewals of certain maintenance contracts performed by the UK Building Services segment as well as the negative impact of foreign currency translation. From a market perspective, backlog growth in the commercial, transportation and water/wastewater sectors more than offset the declines in the healthcare, institutional and industrial sectors. Total backlog of $3.63 billion decreased by 1.7% from $3.70 billion as of September 30, 2014.

Tony Guzzi, President and Chief Executive Officer of EMCOR Group commented, “Overall, we delivered excellent operating results in 2014, highlighting the strength of our diverse offerings across various end markets. During 2014, we generated strong operating cash flow of $247 million and expanded operating margins fifty basis points to 4.4% on a pro forma basis.

Our U.S. Industrial Services segment achieved impressive organic growth in the fourth quarter. Our RepconStrickland and Ohmstede subsidiaries are performing well, and we are realizing the benefits we envisioned when we combined these market leaders in 2013. Our U.S. Electrical Construction segment continues to lead the market and perform at a high level, while our U.S. Mechanical Construction segment saw important improvements in 2014 and rebounded well from the two difficult projects that adversely impacted its results in 2013. Despite encountering headwinds that included less favorable weather conditions and unusual legal costs in the fourth quarter of this year, the operations of our U.S. Building Services segment remained stable and expanded their margins on lower revenues led by our Mobile Mechanical Services operations.”

Mr. Guzzi continued, “During the year, we completed several key strategic moves to position the Company for long-term success. Most notably, we completed the wind down of our UK construction operations which allowed us to focus on our more profitable UK building services business and is reflected in the improved performance in our UK business this quarter.

Mr. Guzzi concluded, “Overall, we are encouraged by our prospects for 2015 and beyond. While growth in non-residential construction has remained somewhat sluggish, our recent performance and backlog growth are indicators that an uptick in the non-residential construction market is gaining traction. We have maintained a strong and flexible balance sheet and have demonstrated a long track record of meaningful cash generation. We will continue to prudently deploy our capital, seeking opportunities to optimize shareholder value through both acquisitions and share repurchases. We are very pleased with the current structure and focus of our business and believe we are well positioned to succeed in the coming years.”

Revenues for the 2014 full-year period increased 1.4% to $6.42 billion compared to $6.33 billion for the 2013 full-year period.

Net income from continuing operations attributable to EMCOR for the 2014 full-year period was $173.4 million, or $2.59 per diluted share. Excluding an after-tax gain associated with the sale of a building owned by one of our subsidiaries and impairment charges, non-GAAP net income from continuing operations was $167.1 million, or $2.49 per diluted share, compared to non-GAAP net income from continuing operations of $151.2 million, or $2.22 per diluted share, in the year ago period, excluding 2013 transaction expenses associated with the acquisition of RepconStrickland.


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EMCOR Reports Fourth Quarter Results
 Page 3

Operating income in the 2014 full-year period was $289.9 million, or 4.5% of revenues. Excluding the sale of the building and impairment charges mentioned in the immediately preceding paragraph, non-GAAP operating income for the 2014 full-year period was $279.6 million, or 4.4% of revenues, compared to non-GAAP operating income of $246.5 million, or 3.9% of revenues, in 2013.

Please see the attached tables for a reconciliation of non-GAAP operating income, non-GAAP net income from continuing operations and non-GAAP diluted earnings per share from continuing operations to the comparable GAAP figures.

For the 2014 full-year period, SG&A totaled $626.5 million, or 9.8% of revenues, compared to $580.6 million, or 9.2% of revenues, in 2013.

The Company noted that, based on the current size and mix of its backlog and assuming the continuation of current market conditions, it expects 2015 revenues to be approximately $6.6 billion and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations to be between $2.65 and $2.95.

EMCOR Group, Inc. is a Fortune 500 worldwide leader in mechanical and electrical construction services, energy infrastructure and facilities services. This press release and other press releases may be viewed at the Company's Web site at www.emcorgroup.com.

EMCOR Group's fourth quarter conference call will be available live via internet broadcast today, Thursday, February 26, at 10:30 AM Eastern Standard Time. You can access the live call through the Home Page of the Company's Web site at www.emcorgroup.com.

This release may contain certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Reform Act of 1995. Any such comments are based upon information available to EMCOR management and its perception thereof, as of this date, and EMCOR assumes no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements may include statements regarding market opportunities, market share growth, gross profit, backlog mix, projects with varying profit margins, and selling, general and administrative expenses. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. Accordingly these statements are no guarantee of future performance. Such risk and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, adverse effects of general economic conditions, changes in the political environment, changes in the specific markets for EMCOR's services, adverse business conditions, availability of adequate levels of surety bonding, increased competition, unfavorable labor productivity and mix of business. Certain of the risks and factors associated with EMCOR's business are also discussed in the Company's 2014 Form 10-K and in other reports filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All these risks and factors should be taken into account in evaluating any forward-looking statements.



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EMCOR GROUP, INC.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
(In thousands, except share and per share information)

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

 
 
(Unaudited)
 
 
 
 
 
 
For the three months ended December 31,
 
For the twelve months ended December 31,
 
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
Revenues
 
$
1,714,796

 
$
1,649,279

 
$
6,424,965

 
$
6,333,527

Cost of sales
 
1,466,223

 
1,412,408

 
5,517,719

 
5,511,881

Gross profit
 
248,573

 
236,871

 
907,246

 
821,646

Selling, general and administrative expenses
 
172,235

 
160,970

 
626,478

 
580,649

Restructuring expenses
 
369

 
(5
)
 
1,168

 
647

Impairment loss of identifiable intangible assets
 
1,471

 

 
1,471

 

Gain on sale of building
 

 

 
11,749

 

Operating income
 
74,498

 
75,906

 
289,878

 
240,350

Interest expense
 
(2,188
)
 
(2,791
)
 
(9,075
)
 
(8,769
)
Interest income
 
201

 
266

 
842

 
1,128

Income from continuing operations before income taxes
 
72,511

 
73,381

 
281,645

 
232,709

Income tax provision
 
28,100

 
21,664

 
103,528

 
82,286

Income from continuing operations
 
44,411

 
51,717

 
178,117

 
150,423

Loss from discontinued operation, net of income taxes
 
(603
)
 
(5,448
)
 
(4,690
)
 
(23,069
)
Net income including noncontrolling interests
 
43,808

 
46,269

 
173,427

 
127,354

Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
 
(1,342
)
 
(348
)
 
(4,763
)
 
(3,562
)
Net income attributable to EMCOR Group, Inc.
 
$
42,466

 
$
45,921

 
$
168,664

 
$
123,792

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic earnings (loss) per common share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
From continuing operations
 
$
0.67

 
$
0.77

 
$
2.61

 
$
2.19

From discontinued operation
 
$
(0.01
)
 
$
(0.08
)
 
$
(0.07
)
 
$
(0.34
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
From continuing operations
 
$
0.66

 
$
0.76

 
$
2.59

 
$
2.16

From discontinued operation
 
$
(0.01
)
 
$
(0.08
)
 
$
(0.07
)
 
$
(0.34
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding:
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
   Basic
 
64,185,026

 
66,966,303

 
66,331,886

 
67,086,299

   Diluted
 
64,887,897

 
67,950,697

 
67,062,509

 
68,076,841

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Dividends declared per common share
 
$
0.08

 
$
0.06

 
$
0.32

 
$
0.18










EMCOR GROUP, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands)

 
 
December 31,
2014
 
December 31,
2013
ASSETS
 
 
 
 
Current assets:
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
432,056

 
$
439,813

Accounts receivable, net
 
1,234,187

 
1,268,226

Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts
 
103,201

 
90,727

Inventories
 
46,854

 
52,123

Prepaid expenses and other
 
70,305

 
79,216

Total current assets
 
1,886,603

 
1,930,105

Investments, notes and other long-term receivables
 
9,122

 
6,799

Property, plant & equipment, net
 
122,178

 
123,414

Goodwill
 
834,102

 
834,825

Identifiable intangible assets, net
 
502,060

 
541,497

Other assets
 
34,902

 
29,275

Total assets
 
$
3,388,967

 
$
3,465,915

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
 
 

 
 

Current liabilities:
 
 

 
 

Borrowings under revolving credit facility
 
$

 
$

Current maturities of long-term debt and capital lease obligations
 
19,041

 
19,332

Accounts payable
 
460,478

 
487,738

Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts
 
368,555

 
381,295

Accrued payroll and benefits
 
245,854

 
237,779

Other accrued expenses and liabilities
 
189,489

 
172,599

Total current liabilities
 
1,283,417

 
1,298,743

Long-term debt and capital lease obligations
 
316,399

 
335,331

Other long-term obligations
 
359,764

 
352,215

Total liabilities
 
1,959,580

 
1,986,289

Equity:
 
 

 
 

Total EMCOR Group, Inc. stockholders’ equity
 
1,416,013

 
1,466,265

Noncontrolling interests
 
13,374

 
13,361

Total equity
 
1,429,387

 
1,479,626

Total liabilities and equity
 
$
3,388,967

 
$
3,465,915















EMCOR GROUP, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2014 and 2013
(In thousands)
 
 
2014
 
2013
Cash flows - operating activities:
 
 
 
 
Net income including noncontrolling interests
 
$
173,427

 
$
127,354

Depreciation and amortization
 
36,524

 
36,310

Amortization of identifiable intangible assets
 
37,966

 
31,028

Deferred income taxes
 
5,748

 
11,857

Loss on sale of subsidiary
 
608

 

Gain on sale of building
 
(11,749
)
 

Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation
 
(8,264
)
 
(4,624
)
Equity income from unconsolidated entities
 
(1,440
)
 
(1,048
)
Non-cash expense for impairment of identifiable intangible assets
 
1,471

 

Other non-cash items
 
10,131

 
(6,262
)
Distributions from unconsolidated entities
 
1,767

 
679

Changes in operating assets and liabilities, excluding the effect of businesses acquired
 
468

 
(45,225
)
Net cash provided by operating activities
 
246,657

 
150,069

Cash flows - investing activities:
 
 

 
 

Payments for acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired
 

 
(454,671
)
Proceeds from sale of subsidiary
 
1,108

 

Proceeds from sale of building
 
11,885

 

Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment
 
7,239

 
2,930

Purchase of property, plant and equipment
 
(38,035
)
 
(35,497
)
Investments in and advances to unconsolidated entities and joint ventures
 
(3,865
)
 
(800
)
Maturity of short-term investments
 

 
4,616

Net cash used in investing activities
 
(21,668
)
 
(483,422
)
Cash flows - financing activities:
 
 

 
 

Proceeds from revolving credit facility
 

 
250,000

Repayments of revolving credit facility
 

 
(400,000
)
Borrowings from long-term debt
 

 
350,000

Repayments of long-term debt
 
(17,454
)
 
(3,013
)
Repayments of capital lease obligations
 
(1,715
)
 
(1,692
)
Dividends paid to stockholders
 
(21,293
)
 
(12,080
)
Repurchase of common stock
 
(201,994
)
 
(26,070
)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
 
6,858

 
5,172

Payments to satisfy minimum tax withholding
 
(1,481
)
 
(927
)
Issuance of common stock under employee stock purchase plan
 
3,615

 
2,854

Payments for contingent consideration arrangements
 

 
(537
)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests
 
(4,750
)
 
(1,300
)
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation
 
8,264

 
4,624

Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
 
(229,950
)
 
167,031

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
 
(2,796
)
 
832

Decrease in cash and cash equivalents
 
(7,757
)
 
(165,490
)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
 
439,813

 
605,303

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
 
$
432,056

 
$
439,813






EMCOR GROUP, INC.
SEGMENT INFORMATION
(In thousands)

 
 
(Unaudited)
 
 
For the three months ended December 31,
 
 
2014
 
2013
Revenues from unrelated entities:
 
 
 
 
United States electrical construction and facilities services
 
$
353,693

 
$
361,307

United States mechanical construction and facilities services
 
584,418

 
588,351

United States building services
 
427,591

 
433,586

United States industrial services
 
258,338

 
184,055

Total United States operations
 
1,624,040

 
1,567,299

United Kingdom building services
 
90,756

 
81,980

Total worldwide operations
 
$
1,714,796

 
$
1,649,279

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
For the twelve months ended December 31,
 
 
2014
 
2013
Revenues from unrelated entities:
 
 

 
 

United States electrical construction and facilities services
 
$
1,311,988

 
$
1,345,750

United States mechanical construction and facilities services
 
2,201,212

 
2,329,834

United States building services
 
1,721,341

 
1,794,978

United States industrial services
 
839,980

 
519,413

Total United States operations
 
6,074,521

 
5,989,975

United Kingdom building services
 
350,444

 
343,552

Total worldwide operations
 
$
6,424,965

 
$
6,333,527


























EMCOR GROUP, INC.
SEGMENT INFORMATION
(In thousands)
 
 
 
(Unaudited)
 
 
For the three months ended December 31,
 
 
2014
 
2013
Operating income (loss):
 
 
 
 
United States electrical construction and facilities services
 
$
23,711

 
$
29,967

United States mechanical construction and facilities services
 
36,366

 
36,956

United States building services
 
12,279

 
14,297

United States industrial services
 
20,004

 
12,443

Total United States operations
 
92,360

 
93,663

United Kingdom building services
 
2,364

 
1,176

Corporate administration
 
(18,386
)
 
(18,938
)
Restructuring expenses
 
(369
)
 
5

Impairment loss on identifiable intangible assets
 
(1,471
)
 

Gain on sale of building
 

 

Total worldwide operations
 
74,498

 
75,906

Other corporate items:
 
 

 
 
Interest expense
 
(2,188
)
 
(2,791
)
Interest income
 
201

 
266

Income from continuing operations before income taxes
 
$
72,511

 
$
73,381

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
For the twelve months ended December 31,
 
 
2014
 
2013
Operating income (loss):
 
 

 
 

United States electrical construction and facilities services
 
$
90,873

 
$
98,114

United States mechanical construction and facilities services
 
114,418

 
93,765

United States building services
 
65,885

 
67,225

United States industrial services
 
63,159

 
38,763

Total United States operations
 
334,335

 
297,867

United Kingdom building services
 
15,011

 
13,021

Corporate administration
 
(68,578
)
 
(69,891
)
Restructuring expenses
 
(1,168
)
 
(647
)
Impairment loss on identifiable intangible assets
 
(1,471
)
 

Gain on sale of building
 
11,749

 

Total worldwide operations
 
289,878

 
240,350

Other corporate items:
 
 
 
 
Interest expense
 
(9,075
)
 
(8,769
)
Interest income
 
842

 
1,128

Income from continuing operations before income taxes
 
$
281,645

 
$
232,709






EMCOR GROUP, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF 2014 AND 2013 OPERATING INCOME
(In thousands) (Unaudited)

In our press release, we provide actual 2014 and 2013 fourth quarter and year-to-date December 31, 2014 and 2013 operating income.  The following table provides a reconciliation between 2014 and 2013 operating income based on non-GAAP measures to the most direct comparable GAAP measures.


 
 
For the three months ended December 31,
 
For the twelve months ended December 31,
 
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
GAAP operating income
 
$
74,498

 
$
75,906

 
$
289,878

 
$
240,350

Transaction expenses related to the acquisition of RepconStrickland, Inc.
 

 
90

 

 
6,140

Impairment loss on identifiable intangible assets
 
1,471

 

 
1,471

 

Gain on sale of building
 

 

 
(11,749
)
 

Non-GAAP operating income, excluding RepconStrickland transaction expenses, impairment loss and gain on sale of building
 
$
75,969

 
$
75,996

 
$
279,600

 
$
246,490






































EMCOR GROUP, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF 2014 AND 2013 NET INCOME
(In thousands) (Unaudited)

In our press release, we provide actual 2014 and 2013 fourth quarter and year-to-date December 31, 2014 and 2013 net income from continuing operations attributable to EMCOR Group, Inc.  The following table provides a reconciliation between 2014 and 2013 net income from continuing operations attributable to EMCOR Group, Inc. based on non-GAAP measures to the most direct comparable GAAP measures.

 
 
For the three months ended December 31,
 
For the twelve months ended December 31,
 
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
GAAP net income from continuing operations attributable to EMCOR Group, Inc.(1)
 
$
43,069

 
$
51,369

 
$
173,354

 
$
146,861

Transaction expenses related to the acquisition of RepconStrickland, Inc. (2)
 

 
107

 

 
4,363

Impairment loss on identifiable intangible assets (3)
 
892

 

 
892

 

Gain on sale of building (4)
 

 

 
(7,126
)
 

Non-GAAP net income from continuing operations attributable to EMCOR Group, Inc., excluding RepconStrickland transaction expenses, impairment loss and gain on sale of building
 
$
43,961

 
$
51,476

 
$
167,120

 
$
151,224


(1) Amount is income from continuing operations less net income attributable to noncontrolling interest.
(2) Amount is net of tax effect of $0.0 million in the 2013 quarter and $1.8 million in the 2013 year-to-date period.
(3) Amount is net of tax effect of $0.6 million in the 2014 quarter and year-to-date periods.
(4) Amount is net of tax effect of $4.6 million in the 2014 year-to-date period.






























EMCOR GROUP, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF 2014 AND 2013 DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE FIGURES
(Unaudited)

In our press release, we provide actual 2014 and 2013 fourth quarter and year-to-date December 31, 2014 and 2013 diluted earnings per share from continuing operations.  The following table provides a reconciliation between 2014 and 2013 EPS based on non-GAAP measures to the most direct comparable GAAP measures.


 
 
For the three months ended December 31,
 
For the twelve months ended December 31,
 
 
2014
 
2013
 
2014
 
2013
GAAP diluted earnings per common share from continuing operations
 
$
0.66

 
$
0.76

 
$
2.59

 
$
2.16

Transaction expenses related to the acquisition of RepconStrickland, Inc. (1)
 

 
0.00

 

 
0.06

Impairment loss on identifiable intangible assets (2)
 
0.01

 

 
0.01

 

Gain on sale of building (3)
 

 

 
(0.11
)
 

Non-GAAP diluted earnings per common share from continuing operations, excluding RepconStrickland transaction expenses, impairment loss and gain on sale of building
 
$
0.68

 
$
0.76

 
$
2.49

 
$
2.22


(1) Amount is net of tax effect of $0.0 million in the 2013 quarter and $1.8 million in the 2013 year-to-date period.
(2) Amount is net of tax effect of $0.6 million in the 2014 quarter and year-to-date periods.
(3) Amount is net of tax effect of $4.6 million in the 2014 year-to-date period.







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