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EXHIBIT 99.1

FOR:
 
EMCOR GROUP, INC.
News Release
 
 
CONTACT:
 
R. Kevin Matz
Executive Vice President
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(203) 849-7938
 
 
 
 
 
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EMCOR GROUP, INC. REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL-YEAR 2017 RESULTS
 
 - Record 4th Quarter and Full-Year Revenues of $2.0 billion and $7.7 billion, respectively -
 - Record 4th Quarter Diluted EPS from Cont. Operations of $0.90, 30.4% Increase Year-over-Year -
 - Record Full-Year Diluted EPS from Cont. Operations of $3.83, 26.8% Increase Year-over-Year -
 - Record Full-Year Operating Cash Flow of $366.1 million, 38.4% Increase Year-over-Year -
 - Announces 2018 Revenue and Diluted EPS Guidance -

NORWALK, CONNECTICUT, February 22, 2018 - EMCOR Group, Inc. (NYSE: EME) today reported results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2017.

For the fourth quarter of 2017, net income from continuing operations attributable to EMCOR was $53.3 million, or $0.90 per diluted share, compared to $42.2 million, or $0.69 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2016. Net income from continuing operations attributable to EMCOR for the fourth quarter of 2017 included after-tax goodwill and identifiable intangible asset impairment charges, primarily related to the U.S Industrial Services segment, partially offset by a tax benefit resulting from the revaluation of the Company’s U.S. net deferred tax liabilities due to the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “Tax Act”) detailed below. Excluding these items, non-GAAP net income from continuing operations attributable to EMCOR for the fourth quarter of 2017 was $67.0 million, or $1.13 per diluted share. This compares to non-GAAP net income from continuing operations attributable to EMCOR of $43.7 million, or $0.72 per diluted share, in the prior year period, which excluded an after-tax intangible asset impairment charge. Revenues for the fourth quarter of 2017 totaled $2.01 billion, an increase of 3.2% over the fourth quarter of 2016.

Operating income for the fourth quarter of 2017 was $48.5 million, or 2.4% of revenues, which included pre-tax impairment charges of $57.8 million, compared to operating income of $74.5 million, or 3.8% of revenues, for the fourth quarter of 2016. Excluding such pre-tax impairment charges, non-GAAP operating income for the fourth quarter of 2017 was $106.3 million, or 5.3% of revenues. This compares to non-GAAP operating income for the fourth quarter of 2016 of $76.9 million, or 3.9% of revenues, which excluded a pre-tax impairment charge of $2.4 million.

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.


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EMCOR Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year Results
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Selling, general and administrative expenses for the fourth quarter of 2017 were $204.2 million, or 10.1% of revenues, compared to $194.9 million, or 10.0% of revenues, for the fourth quarter of 2016.

The Company’s income tax rate in the fourth quarter of 2017 was a benefit of 17.1%, which included a non-cash, tax benefit of $39.3 million, or $0.66 per diluted share, resulting from the revaluation of the Company’s U.S. net deferred tax liabilities due to the enactment of the Tax Act. This compares to an income tax provision rate of 40.3% in the fourth quarter of 2016.

Backlog as of December 31, 2017 was $3.79 billion, compared to $3.90 billion at the end of 2016. Domestic backlog fell $142.5 million year-over-year, while backlog in our U.K. Building Services segment increased $29.6 million, partially as a result of changes in the foreign exchange rate. Backlog growth in our U.S. Building Services segment, our U.K. Building Services segment and our U.S. Industrial Services segment was more than offset by declines in our U.S. Mechanical Construction segment and our U.S. Electrical Construction segment. From an end-market perspective, backlog growth in the commercial, hospitality and institutional sectors was more than offset by declines in the industrial, transportation, water and wastewater, and healthcare sectors.

Tony Guzzi, President and Chief Executive Officer of EMCOR, commented, “The Company had a strong finish to a fantastic year with record annual revenues and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations driven by exceptional project execution and strong demand across multiple end markets. This was underscored by growth in non-GAAP operating income of over 38% in the fourth quarter and over 23% for the full year, representing operating margin expansion of 140 basis points and 90 basis points, respectively. This solid performance extended to our operating cash flow, which was a record $366 million in 2017, an increase of 38% year-over-year.”

Mr. Guzzi added, “Our U.S. Construction segments were standouts, delivering 6% revenue growth for the quarter and double-digit revenue growth for the year, the majority of which was organic. Strong top-line growth in our U.S. Construction segments converted to robust profit growth of over 60% in the fourth quarter and over 54% for the year. We are also pleased with the performance in our U.S. Building Services segment, as strong operational execution drove a 6% increase in its annual operating income. As we expected, our U.S. Industrial services segment returned to profitability in the fourth quarter. However, the segment remained pressured by weak capital spending and the lingering impact of Hurricane Harvey, which further delayed turnaround work. Finally, our U.K. Building Services segment continued to see top-line momentum, with nearly a 30% increase in fourth quarter revenues resulting in strong operating income performance.”

Revenues for the 2017 full-year period increased 1.8% to $7.69 billion, compared to $7.55 billion for the 2016 full-year period. Net income from continuing operations attributable to EMCOR for the 2017 full-year period was $228.1 million, or $3.83 per diluted share, compared to $185.1 million, or $3.02 per diluted share, for the 2016 full-year period. Excluding the previously discussed after-tax impairment charges and the tax benefit related to the revaluation of the Company’s U.S. net deferred tax liabilities, both incurred in the fourth quarter, non-GAAP net income from continuing operations attributable to EMCOR for the 2017 full-year period was $241.8 million, or $4.06 per diluted share. This compares to non-GAAP net income from continuing operations attributable to EMCOR for the 2016 full-year period of $188.9 million, or $3.09 per diluted share, which excluded after-tax transaction expenses related to the acquisition of Ardent Services, L.L.C. and Rabalais Constructors, LLC (collectively, “Ardent”) and an after-tax impairment charge.

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EMCOR Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year Results
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Operating income for the 2017 full-year period was $330.6 million, or 4.3% of revenues, compared to $308.5 million, or 4.1% of revenues, for the 2016 full-year period. Excluding pre-tax impairment charges incurred in the fourth quarter, non-GAAP operating income for the 2017 full-year period was $388.4 million, or 5.1% of revenues. This compares to non-GAAP operating income for the 2016 full-year period of $314.7 million, or 4.2% of revenues, which excluded the pre-tax transaction expenses and impairment charge.

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 2017 full-year period, selling, general and administrative expenses were $757.1 million, or 9.8% of revenues, compared to $725.5 million, or 9.6% of revenues, for the 2016 full-year period.

Based on the current size and mix of backlog and assuming the continuation of current market conditions, EMCOR expects full-year 2018 revenues to be between $7.6 billion and $7.7 billion, and full-year 2018 diluted earnings per share from continuing operations to be in the range of $4.10 to $4.70, assuming an annual effective tax rate of approximately 28%.

Mr. Guzzi concluded, “Coming off a successful year, we believe that our solid and diverse backlog will drive continued strength in our business. The robust operational platform that we have built puts us in an excellent position to further capitalize on the ongoing strength that we expect in the non-residential market in 2018. Additionally, our healthy balance sheet will allow us to continue to pursue strategic acquisitions, while maintaining our commitment to returning capital to our shareholders.”

EMCOR Group, Inc. is a Fortune 500 leader in mechanical and electrical construction services, industrial and energy infrastructure and building services. This press release and other press releases may be viewed at the Company’s website at www.emcorgroup.com.

EMCOR Group's fourth quarter conference call will be available live via internet broadcast today, Thursday, February 22, at 10:30 AM Eastern Standard Time. The live call may be accessed through the Company's website at www.emcorgroup.com.

Forward Looking Statements:
 
This release contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Reform Act of 1995. Any such comments speak only as of this date and EMCOR assumes no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements may include statements regarding anticipated future operating and financial performance, the nature and impact of our backlog, our ability to pursue acquisitions, our ability to return capital to shareholders, market opportunities, and market growth. 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 risk factors associated with EMCOR’s business are also discussed in Part I, Item 1A “Risk Factors,” of the Company’s 2017 Form 10-K and in other reports filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission and available at www.sec.gov and www.emcorgroup.com. Such risk factors should be taken into account in evaluating any forward-looking statements.



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EMCOR Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year Results
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Non-GAAP Measures:
 
This release also includes certain financial measures that were not prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Reconciliations of those non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures are included in this release. The Company uses these non-GAAP measures as key performance indicators for the purpose of evaluating performance internally. We also believe that these non-GAAP measures provide investors with useful information with respect to our historical operations. Any non-GAAP financial measures presented are not, and should not be viewed as, substitutes for financial measures required by GAAP, have no standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and may not be comparable to the calculation of similar measures of other companies.


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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,
 
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
Revenues
 
$
2,012,639

 
$
1,949,964

 
$
7,686,999

 
$
7,551,524

Cost of sales
 
1,701,538

 
1,677,995

 
6,539,987

 
6,513,662

Gross profit
 
311,101

 
271,969

 
1,147,012

 
1,037,862

Selling, general and administrative expenses
 
204,159

 
194,884

 
757,062

 
725,538

Restructuring expenses
 
623

 
167

 
1,577

 
1,438

Impairment loss on goodwill and identifiable intangible assets
 
57,819

 
2,428

 
57,819

 
2,428

Operating income
 
48,500

 
74,490

 
330,554

 
308,458

Interest expense
 
(3,306
)
 
(3,654
)
 
(12,770
)
 
(12,627
)
Interest income
 
358

 
145

 
965

 
663

Income from continuing operations before income taxes
 
45,552

 
70,981

 
318,749

 
296,494

Income tax (benefit) provision
 
(7,774
)
 
28,536

 
90,699

 
111,199

Income from continuing operations
 
53,326

 
42,445

 
228,050

 
185,295

Loss from discontinued operation, net of income taxes
 
(128
)
 
(1,558
)
 
(857
)
 
(3,142
)
Net income including noncontrolling interests
 
53,198

 
40,887

 
227,193

 
182,153

Less: Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests
 
3

 
(211
)
 
3

 
(218
)
Net income attributable to EMCOR Group, Inc.
 
$
53,201

 
$
40,676

 
$
227,196

 
$
181,935

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic earnings (loss) per common share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
From continuing operations
 
$
0.91

 
$
0.70

 
$
3.85

 
$
3.05

From discontinued operation
 
$
(0.00
)
 
$
(0.03
)
 
$
(0.01
)
 
$
(0.05
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
From continuing operations
 
$
0.90

 
$
0.69

 
$
3.83

 
$
3.02

From discontinued operation
 
$
(0.00
)
 
$
(0.03
)
 
$
(0.01
)
 
$
(0.05
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding:
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
   Basic
 
58,903,875

 
60,479,635

 
59,254,256

 
60,769,808

   Diluted
 
59,314,187

 
60,956,004

 
59,618,969

 
61,206,792

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Dividends declared per common share
 
$
0.08

 
$
0.08

 
$
0.32

 
$
0.32










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

 
 
December 31,
2017
 
December 31,
2016
ASSETS
 
 
 
 
Current assets:
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
467,430

 
$
464,617

Accounts receivable, net
 
1,607,922

 
1,495,431

Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts
 
122,621

 
130,697

Inventories
 
42,724

 
37,426

Prepaid expenses and other
 
43,812

 
40,944

Total current assets
 
2,284,509

 
2,169,115

Investments, notes and other long-term receivables
 
2,309

 
8,792

Property, plant & equipment, net
 
127,156

 
127,951

Goodwill
 
964,893

 
979,628

Identifiable intangible assets, net
 
495,036

 
487,398

Other assets
 
92,001

 
79,554

Total assets
 
$
3,965,904

 
$
3,852,438

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
 
 

 
 

Current liabilities:
 
 

 
 

Current maturities of long-term debt and capital lease obligations
 
$
15,364

 
$
15,030

Accounts payable
 
567,840

 
501,213

Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts
 
524,156

 
489,242

Accrued payroll and benefits
 
322,865

 
310,514

Other accrued expenses and liabilities
 
220,727

 
195,775

Total current liabilities
 
1,650,952

 
1,511,774

Borrowings under revolving credit facility
 
25,000

 
125,000

Long-term debt and capital lease obligations
 
269,786

 
283,296

Other long-term obligations
 
346,049

 
394,426

Total liabilities
 
2,291,787

 
2,314,496

Equity:
 
 

 
 

Total EMCOR Group, Inc. stockholders’ equity
 
1,673,267

 
1,537,089

Noncontrolling interests
 
850

 
853

Total equity
 
1,674,117

 
1,537,942

Total liabilities and equity
 
$
3,965,904

 
$
3,852,438














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EMCOR GROUP, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2017 and 2016
(In thousands)
 
 
2017
 
2016
Cash flows - operating activities:
 
 
 
 
Net income including noncontrolling interests
 
$
227,193

 
$
182,153

Depreciation and amortization
 
39,915

 
38,881

Amortization of identifiable intangible assets
 
48,594

 
40,908

Deferred income taxes
 
(53,358
)
 
(8,108
)
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation
 
(1,616
)
 
(2,546
)
Equity income from unconsolidated entities
 
(864
)
 
(1,569
)
Non-cash expense for impairment of goodwill and identifiable intangible assets
 
57,819

 
2,428

Other non-cash items
 
11,219

 
15,361

Distributions from unconsolidated entities
 
5,506

 
1,247

Changes in operating assets and liabilities, excluding the effect of businesses acquired
 
31,726

 
(4,194
)
Net cash provided by operating activities
 
366,134

 
264,561

Cash flows - investing activities:
 
 

 
 

Payments for acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired
 
(107,223
)
 
(232,947
)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment
 
4,014

 
2,023

Purchase of property, plant and equipment
 
(34,684
)
 
(39,648
)
Investments in and advances to unconsolidated entities
 
(675
)
 
(99
)
Distributions from unconsolidated entities
 
475

 

Net cash used in investing activities
 
(138,093
)
 
(270,671
)
Cash flows - financing activities:
 
 

 
 

Proceeds from revolving credit facility
 

 
220,000

Repayments of revolving credit facility
 
(100,000
)
 
(95,000
)
Borrowings from long-term debt
 

 
400,000

Repayments of long-term debt and debt issuance costs
 
(15,202
)
 
(417,990
)
Repayments of capital lease obligations
 
(1,445
)
 
(1,384
)
Dividends paid to stockholders
 
(18,971
)
 
(19,454
)
Repurchase of common stock
 
(93,166
)
 
(94,221
)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
 

 
741

Taxes paid related to net share settlements of equity awards
 
(3,462
)
 
(4,225
)
Issuance of common stock under employee stock purchase plan
 
4,793

 
4,814

Payments for contingent consideration arrangements
 
(1,017
)
 

Distributions to noncontrolling interests
 

 
(2,710
)
Net cash used in financing activities
 
(228,470
)
 
(9,429
)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
 
3,242

 
(6,675
)
Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
 
2,813

 
(22,214
)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
 
464,617

 
486,831

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
 
$
467,430

 
$
464,617










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EMCOR GROUP, INC.
SEGMENT INFORMATION
(In thousands)

 
 
(Unaudited)
 
 
For the three months ended December 31,
 
 
2017
 
2016
Revenues from unrelated entities:
 
 
 
 
United States electrical construction and facilities services
 
$
479,410

 
$
476,929

United States mechanical construction and facilities services
 
790,785

 
717,528

United States building services
 
438,302

 
443,256

United States industrial services
 
207,475

 
237,251

Total United States operations
 
1,915,972

 
1,874,964

United Kingdom building services
 
96,667

 
75,000

Total worldwide operations
 
$
2,012,639

 
$
1,949,964

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
For the twelve months ended December 31,
 
 
2017
 
2016
Revenues from unrelated entities:
 
 

 
 

United States electrical construction and facilities services
 
$
1,829,567

 
$
1,704,403

United States mechanical construction and facilities services
 
2,963,815

 
2,643,321

United States building services
 
1,753,703

 
1,810,229

United States industrial services
 
799,169

 
1,067,315

Total United States operations
 
7,346,254

 
7,225,268

United Kingdom building services
 
340,745

 
326,256

Total worldwide operations
 
$
7,686,999

 
$
7,551,524

























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EMCOR GROUP, INC.
SEGMENT INFORMATION
(In thousands)
 
 
 
(Unaudited)
 
 
For the three months ended December 31,
 
 
2017
 
2016
Operating income (loss):
 
 
 
 
United States electrical construction and facilities services
 
$
40,266

 
$
31,116

United States mechanical construction and facilities services
 
61,349

 
32,060

United States building services
 
21,129

 
21,187

United States industrial services
 
2,511

 
11,245

Total United States operations
 
125,255

 
95,608

United Kingdom building services
 
5,740

 
2,786

Corporate administration
 
(24,053
)
 
(21,309
)
Restructuring expenses
 
(623
)
 
(167
)
Impairment loss on goodwill and identifiable intangible assets
 
(57,819
)
 
(2,428
)
Total worldwide operations
 
48,500

 
74,490

Other corporate items:
 
 

 
 
Interest expense
 
(3,306
)
 
(3,654
)
Interest income
 
358

 
145

Income from continuing operations before income taxes
 
$
45,552

 
$
70,981

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
For the twelve months ended December 31,
 
 
2017
 
2016
Operating income (loss):
 
 

 
 

United States electrical construction and facilities services
 
$
150,001

 
$
101,761

United States mechanical construction and facilities services
 
212,320

 
132,667

United States building services
 
81,504

 
76,845

United States industrial services
 
19,084

 
77,845

Total United States operations
 
462,909

 
389,118

United Kingdom building services
 
14,849

 
11,946

Corporate administration
 
(87,808
)
 
(88,740
)
Restructuring expenses
 
(1,577
)
 
(1,438
)
Impairment loss on goodwill and identifiable intangible assets
 
(57,819
)
 
(2,428
)
Total worldwide operations
 
330,554

 
308,458

Other corporate items:
 
 
 
 
Interest expense
 
(12,770
)
 
(12,627
)
Interest income
 
965

 
663

Income from continuing operations before income taxes
 
$
318,749

 
$
296,494








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EMCOR GROUP, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF 2017 AND 2016 OPERATING INCOME
(In thousands) (Unaudited)

In our press release, we provide actual 2017 and 2016 fourth quarter and year-to-date December 31, 2017 and 2016 operating income.  The following table provides a reconciliation between 2017 and 2016 operating income based on non-GAAP measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measures.


 
 
For the three months ended December 31,
 
For the twelve months ended December 31,
 
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
GAAP operating income
 
$
48,500

 
$
74,490

 
$
330,554

 
$
308,458

Transaction expenses related to the acquisition of Ardent
 

 

 

 
3,838

Impairment loss on goodwill and identifiable intangible assets
 
57,819

 
2,428

 
57,819

 
2,428

Non-GAAP operating income, excluding Ardent transaction expenses and impairment loss on goodwill and identifiable intangible assets
 
$
106,319

 
$
76,918

 
$
388,373

 
$
314,724






































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EMCOR GROUP, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF 2017 AND 2016 NET INCOME
(In thousands) (Unaudited)

In our press release, we provide actual 2017 and 2016 fourth quarter and year-to-date December 31, 2017 and 2016 net income from continuing operations attributable to EMCOR Group, Inc.  The following table provides a reconciliation between 2017 and 2016 net income from continuing operations attributable to EMCOR Group, Inc. based on non-GAAP measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measures.


 
 
For the three months ended December 31,
 
For the twelve months ended December 31,
 
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
GAAP net income from continuing operations attributable to EMCOR Group, Inc. (1)
 
$
53,329

 
$
42,234

 
$
228,053

 
$
185,077

Transaction expenses related to the acquisition of Ardent (2)
 

 

 

 
2,328

Impairment loss on goodwill and identifiable intangible assets (3)
 
53,054

 
1,473

 
53,054

 
1,473

Impact of change in tax rate on net deferred tax liability balance
 
(39,343
)
 

 
(39,343
)
 

Non-GAAP net income from continuing operations attributable to EMCOR Group, Inc., excluding Ardent transaction expenses, impairment loss on goodwill and identifiable intangible assets and impact of change in tax rate on net deferred tax liability balance
 
$
67,040

 
$
43,707

 
$
241,764

 
$
188,878


(1) Amount is income from continuing operations less net income attributable to noncontrolling interest.
(2) Amount is net of tax effect of $1.5 million in the 2016 year-to-date period.
(3) Amount is net of tax effect of $4.8 million in the 2017 quarter and year-to-date periods.
Amount is net of tax effect of $1.0 million in the 2016 quarter and year-to-date periods.

























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EMCOR GROUP, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF 2017 AND 2016 DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE FIGURES
(Unaudited)

In our press release, we provide actual 2017 and 2016 fourth quarter and year-to-date December 31, 2017 and 2016 diluted earnings per share from continuing operations.  The following table provides a reconciliation between 2017 and 2016 EPS based on non-GAAP measures to the most directly comparable GAAP measures.


 
 
For the three months ended December 31,
 
For the twelve months ended December 31,
 
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
GAAP diluted earnings per common share from continuing operations
 
$
0.90

 
$
0.69

 
$
3.83

 
$
3.02

Transaction expenses related to the acquisition of Ardent (1)
 

 

 

 
0.04

Impairment loss on goodwill and identifiable intangible assets (2)
 
0.89

 
0.02

 
0.89

 
0.02

Impact of change in tax rate on net deferred tax liability balance
 
(0.66
)
 

 
(0.66
)
 

Non-GAAP diluted earnings per common share from continuing operations, excluding Ardent transaction expenses, impairment loss on goodwill and identifiable intangible assets and impact of change in tax rate on net deferred tax liability balance
 
$
1.13

 
$
0.72

 
$
4.06

 
$
3.09


(1) Amount is net of tax effect of $1.5 million in the 2016 year-to-date period.
(2) Amount is net of tax effect of $4.8 million in the 2017 quarter and year-to-date periods.
Amount is net of tax effect of $1.0 million in the 2016 quarter and year-to-date periods.









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