UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)  February 29, 2012

 

Comfort Systems USA, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware

 

1-13011

 

76-0526487

(State or other jurisdiction

 

(Commission

 

(IRS Employer

of incorporation)

 

File Number)

 

Identification No.)

 

675 Bering, Suite 400

Houston, Texas

 

77057

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code  (713) 830-9600

 

 

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

o   Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

o   Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

o   Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

o   Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

 

 



 

ITEM 2.02           Results of Operations and Financial Condition

 

Attached and incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit 99.1 is a copy of a press release of Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (the “Company”) dated February 29, 2012 reporting the Company’s financial results for the fourth quarter of 2011 and for the year ended December 31, 2011.

 

The above information and attached press release are being furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 of Form 8-K and General Instruction B.2 thereunder. The information included herein and in the attached press release shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

 

ITEM 8.01           Other Events

 

Attached and incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit 99.2 is a copy of a press release of the Company dated February 29, 2012 reporting the Company’s declaration of a quarterly dividend on the Company’s common stock to shareholders of record as of the close of business on the record date, March 12, 2012.

 

ITEM 9.01           Financial Statements and Exhibits

 

The following Exhibits are included herein:

 

Exhibit 99.1 Press Release of Comfort Systems USA, Inc. dated February 29, 2012 reporting the Company’s financial results for the fourth quarter of 2011 and for the year ended December 31, 2011.

 

Exhibit 99.2 Press Release of Comfort Systems USA, Inc. dated February 29, 2012 reporting the Company’s declaration of a quarterly dividend on the Company’s common stock to shareholders of record as of the close of business on the record date, March 12, 2012.

 

2



 

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

 

 

COMFORT SYSTEMS USA, INC.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

By:

/s/ Trent T. McKenna

 

 

Trent T. McKenna, Vice President and

 

 

General Counsel

Date:        February 29, 2012

 

 

 

3



 

EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit
Number

 

Exhibit Title or Description

 

 

 

99.1

 

Press Release of Comfort Systems USA, Inc. dated February 29, 2012 reporting the Company’s financial results for the fourth quarter of 2011 and for the year ended December 31, 2011.

 

 

 

99.2

 

Press Release of Comfort Systems USA, Inc. dated February 29, 2012 reporting the Company’s declaration of a quarterly dividend on the Company’s common stock to shareholders of record as of the close of business on the record date, March 12, 2012.

 

4


Exhibit 99.1

 

 

CONTACT:

 

William George

 

675 Bering Drive, Suite 400

 

 

Chief Financial Officer

 

Houston, Texas 77057

 

 

713-830-9600

 

713-830-9600

 

 

 

 

713-830-9696

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

COMFORT SYSTEMS USA REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR RESULTS

 

— Profitable Quarter with Strong Cash Flow —

 

Houston, TX — February 29, 2012 — Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (NYSE: FIX), a leading provider of commercial, industrial and institutional heating, ventilation and air conditioning (“HVAC”) services, today announced net income attributable to Comfort Systems USA of $1,747,000 or $0.05 per diluted share, for the quarter ended December 31, 2011, as compared to net income attributable to Comfort Systems USA of $5,796,000 or $0.15 per diluted share, for the quarter ended December 31, 2010.  Excluding the reduction in goodwill and other noncash items discussed below, adjusted non-GAAP net income from continuing operations attributable to Comfort Systems USA was $2,694,000 or $0.07 per diluted share, as compared to $5,918,000 or $0.16 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2010.  The Company reported revenue of $317,700,000 in the current quarter.  On a same-store basis, the Company reported revenue of $299,471,000, as compared to $314,571,000 in 2010.  The Company also reported free cash flow $49,537,000 in the current quarter, as compared to $43,786,000 in 2010.  Backlog as of December 31, 2011 was $633,218,000.  On a same-store basis, backlog was $597,494,000 as of December 31, 2011 as compared to $636,130,000 as of September 30, 2011 and $617,898,000 as of December 31, 2010.

 

The current quarter includes a pretax charge of $3,788,000 (or $0.02 per diluted share) related to the impairment of goodwill and other intangible assets.  The goodwill impairment charge of $2.2 million related to an underperforming operation.  The impairment of other intangible assets of $1.6 million related to a decision in the fourth quarter of 2011 to curtail future operations at our operating location in Delaware for which the goodwill was impaired in 2010.  The fourth quarter of 2010 included a pretax goodwill impairment charge of $1,288,000 (or $0.02 per diluted share) related to the underperforming operation in Delaware.  In addition, the Company recorded a noncash change in the fair value of earn-out obligations, which resulted in pretax income of $924,000 (or $0.01 per diluted share) in the fourth quarter of 2010.

 

Brian Lane, Comfort Systems USA’s Chief Executive Officer, said, “Like our industry, Comfort Systems USA faced weak fundamentals and challenging activity levels in our core business activities during 2011.  Despite the challenges, and not including our goodwill impairment, our committed workforce succeeded in delivering positive profits while preserving

 



 

and investing in our best opportunities and strengths.  We are particularly pleased to report $50 million of free cash flow in the fourth quarter, making 2011 another consecutive year of solid positive cash generation.”

 

The Company reported a net loss attributable to Comfort Systems USA for the year ended December 31, 2011 of $(36,830,000), or $(0.99) per diluted share, as compared to net income attributable to Comfort Systems USA of $14,740,000 or $0.39 per diluted share in 2010.  The results for the year ended December 31, 2011 included noncash goodwill and other intangible charges of $58,922,000 (or $1.22 per diluted share), a noncash charge of $2,056,000 (or $0.06 per diluted share) due to the increase in valuation allowances related to the utilization of certain state net operating loss carryforwards and noncash changes in the fair value of earn-out obligations which resulted in pretax income of $5,528,000 (or $0.14 per diluted share).  The results for the year ended December 31, 2010 included a noncash goodwill impairment charge of $5,734,000 (or $0.09 per diluted share) and noncash changes in the fair value of earn-out obligations which resulted in pretax income of $1,574,000 (or $0.03 per diluted share).  Excluding the above mentioned items, adjusted non-GAAP net income from continuing operations attributable to Comfort Systems USA for 2011 was $5,660,000 or $0.15 per diluted share, as compared to $16,399,000 or $0.43 per diluted share in 2010.   The Company reported revenue of $1,240,020,000 in the current year.  On a same-store basis, the Company reported revenue of $1,125,525,000, as compared to $1,108,282,000 in 2010.  The Company also reported free cash flow $21,731,000 in the current year, as compared to $33,497,000 in 2010.

 

Mr. Lane concluded, “We have continued to invest during 2011, both in our workforce and by adding new partners through strategic transactions.  As 2012 commences, we anticipate similar market conditions to those we experienced in 2011, and we remain committed to profitably preserving and improving our valuable skills and capabilities.  Whatever conditions we confront in the coming quarters, we feel confident that we have the team, resources and strategic advantages to increase our share of existing business and to position Comfort Systems USA for a bright future when conditions strengthen.”

 

As previously announced, the Company will host a webcast and conference call to discuss its financial results and position in more depth on Thursday, March 1, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time.  The call-in number for this conference call is 1-888-713-4216 and enter 24340430 as the passcode.  Participants may pre-register for the call at https://www.theconferencingservice.com/prereg/key.process?key=PVBWDLWC4.  The Company anticipates that an accompanying slide presentation will also be available under the Investor tab.  Pre-registrants will be issued a pin number to use when dialing in to the live call, which will provide quick access to the conference by bypassing the operator upon connection.  The call can also be accessed on the Company’s website at www.comfortsystemsusa.com under the Investor tab.  A replay of the entire call will be available until 6:00 p.m. Central Time, Thursday, March 8, 2012 by calling 1-888-286-8010 with the conference passcode of 70992960, and will also be available on our website on the next business day following the call.

 

Comfort Systems USA® is a premier provider of business solutions addressing workplace comfort, with 86 locations in 72 cities around the nation.  For more information, visit the Company’s website at www.comfortsystemsusa.com.

 

Certain statements and information in this press release may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “intend,” “foresee,” “should,” “would,” “could,” or other similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, which are generally not historic in nature. These forward-looking statements are based on the current expectations and beliefs of Comfort

 



 

Systems USA, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”) concerning future developments and their effect on the Company. While the Company’s management believes that these forward-looking statements are reasonable as and when made, there can be no assurance that future developments affecting the Company will be those that it anticipates. All comments concerning the Company’s expectations for future revenues and operating results are based on the Company’s forecasts for its existing operations and do not include the potential impact of any future acquisitions. The Company’s forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties (some of which are beyond the Company’s control) and assumptions that could cause actual future results to differ materially from the Company’s historical experience and its present expectations or projections. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: the use of incorrect estimates for bidding a fixed-price contract; undertaking contractual commitments that exceed the Company’s labor resources; failing to perform contractual obligations efficiently enough to maintain profitability; national or regional weakness in construction activity and economic conditions; financial difficulties affecting projects, vendors, customers, or subcontractors; the Company’s backlog failing to translate into actual revenue or profits; difficulty in obtaining or increased costs associated with bonding and insurance; impairment to goodwill; errors in the Company’s percentage-of-completion method of accounting; the result of competition in the Company’s markets; the Company’s decentralized management structure; material failure to comply with varying state and local laws, regulations or requirements; debarment from bidding on or performing government contracts; shortages of labor and specialty building materials; retention of key management; seasonal fluctuations in the demand for HVAC systems; the imposition of past and future liability from environmental, safety, and health regulations including the inherent risk associated with self-insurance; adverse litigation results; and other risks detailed in our reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

For additional information regarding known material factors that could cause the Company’s results to differ from its projected results, please see its filings with the SEC, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and Current Reports on Form 8-K.

 

Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements after the date they are made, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

 

— Financial tables follow —

 



 

Comfort Systems USA, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Operations

For the Three Months and Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2011 and 2010

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

Twelve Months Ended

 

 

 

December 31,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

2011

 

%

 

2010

 

%

 

2011

 

%

 

2010

 

%

 

Revenue

 

$

317,700

 

100.0

%

$

314,571

 

100.0

%

$

1,240,020

 

100.0

%

$

1,108,282

 

100.0

%

Cost of services

 

267,075

 

84.1

%

257,671

 

81.9

%

1,058,568

 

85.4

%

919,600

 

83.0

%

Gross profit

 

50,625

 

15.9

%

56,900

 

18.1

%

181,452

 

14.6

%

188,682

 

17.0

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SG&A

 

46,094

 

14.5

%

48,526

 

15.4

%

172,137

 

13.9

%

163,431

 

14.7

%

Goodwill and other intangible asset impairments

 

3,788

 

1.2

%

1,288

 

0.4

%

58,922

 

4.8

%

5,734

 

0.5

%

Gain on sale of assets

 

(77

)

 

(23

)

 

(239

)

 

(525

)

 

Operating income (loss)

 

820

 

0.3

%

7,109

 

2.3

%

(49,368

)

(4.0

)%

20,042

 

1.8

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense, net

 

(392

)

(0.1

)%

(283

)

(0.1

)%

(1,758

)

(0.1

)%

(1,506

)

(0.1

)%

Changes in the fair value of contingent earn-out obligations

 

(38

)

 

924

 

0.3

%

5,528

 

0.4

%

1,574

 

0.1

%

Other income (expense)

 

1,002

 

0.3

%

242

 

0.1

%

934

 

0.1

%

267

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) before income taxes

 

1,392

 

0.4

%

7,992

 

2.5

%

(44,664

)

(3.6

)%

20,377

 

1.8

%

Income tax expense (benefit)

 

(693

)

 

 

2,196

 

 

 

(8,172

)

 

 

6,360

 

 

 

Income (loss) from continuing operations

 

2,085

 

0.7

%

5,796

 

1.8

%

(36,492

)

(2.9

)%

14,017

 

1.3

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gain on disposition of discontinued operation, net of income tax expense of $—, $—, $— and $166

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

723

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss) including noncontrolling interests

 

2,085

 

 

 

5,796

 

 

 

(36,492

)

 

 

14,740

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

 

338

 

 

 

 

 

 

338

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss) attributable to Comfort Systems USA, Inc.

 

$

1,747

 

 

 

$

5,796

 

 

 

$

(36,830

)

 

 

$

14,740

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) per share attributable to Comfort Systems USA, Inc.:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) from continuing operations

 

$

0.05

 

 

 

$

0.15

 

 

 

$

(0.99

)

 

 

$

0.37

 

 

 

Gain on disposition of discontinued operation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.02

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

0.05

 

 

 

$

0.15

 

 

 

$

(0.99

)

 

 

$

0.39

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted -

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) from continuing operations

 

$

0.05

 

 

 

$

0.15

 

 

 

$

(0.99

)

 

 

$

0.37

 

 

 

Gain on disposition of discontinued operation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.02

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

0.05

 

 

 

$

0.15

 

 

 

$

(0.99

)

 

 

$

0.39

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares used in computing income (loss) per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

37,069

 

 

 

37,505

 

 

 

37,389

 

 

 

37,549

 

 

 

Diluted

 

37,166

 

 

 

37,699

 

 

 

37,389

 

 

 

37,790

 

 

 

 

Note 1:  The diluted earnings per share data presented above reflects the dilutive effect, if any, of stock options and contingently issuable restricted stock which were outstanding during the periods presented.

 



 

Supplemental Non-GAAP Information — (Unaudited):

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

Twelve Months Ended

 

 

 

December 31,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2011

 

%

 

2010

 

%

 

2011

 

%

 

2010

 

%

 

Net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Comfort Systems USA, Inc.

 

$

1,747

 

 

 

$

5,796

 

 

 

$

(36,830

)

 

 

$

14,017

 

 

 

Goodwill and other intangible asset impairments (after tax)

 

824

 

 

 

642

 

 

 

45,710

 

 

 

3,316

 

 

 

Changes in fair value of contingent earn-out obligations (after tax)

 

123

 

 

 

(520

)

 

 

(5,276

)

 

 

(934

)

 

 

Tax valuation allowances (after tax)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,056

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income from continuing operations attributable to Comfort Systems USA, Inc. excluding goodwill and other intangible asset impairments, changes in fair value of contingent earn-out obligations and tax valuation allowances

 

$

2,694

 

0.8

%

$

5,918

 

1.9

%

$

5,660

 

0.5

%

$

16,399

 

1.5

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted income (loss) per share from continuing operations attributable to Comfort Systems USA, Inc.

 

$

0.05

 

 

 

$

0.15

 

 

 

$

(0.99

)

 

 

$

0.37

 

 

 

Goodwill and other intangible asset impairments

 

0.02

 

 

 

0.02

 

 

 

1.22

 

 

 

0.09

 

 

 

Changes in fair value of contingent earn-out obligations

 

 

 

 

(0.01

)

 

 

(0.14

)

 

 

(0.03

)

 

 

Tax valuation allowances

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.06

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted income per share from continuing operations attributable to Comfort Systems USA, Inc. excluding goodwill impairment, changes in fair value of contingent earn-out obligations and tax valuation adjustments

 

$

0.07

 

 

 

$

0.16

 

 

 

$

0.15

 

 

 

$

0.43

 

 

 

 

Note 1:  Operating results from continuing operations attributable to Comfort Systems USA, Inc., excluding goodwill and other intangible asset impairments, changes in fair value of contingent earn-out obligations and tax valuation adjustments are presented because the Company believes it reflects the results of the core ongoing operations of the Company, and because we believe it is responsive to frequent questions we receive from third parties.  However, this measure is not considered a primary measure of an entity’s financial results under generally accepted accounting principles, and accordingly, this amount should not be considered an alternative to operating results as determined under generally accepted accounting principles and as reported by the Company.

 

Note 2: Net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Comfort Systems USA, Inc. is income (loss) from continuing operations less net income attributable to noncontrolling interests.

 

Note 3:  The tax rate on these items was computed using the pro forma effective tax rate of the Company exclusive of these charges.

 

Supplemental Non-GAAP Information — Adjusted Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (“Adjusted EBITDA”) — (Unaudited):

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

Twelve Months Ended

 

 

 

December 31,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2011

 

%

 

2010

 

%

 

2011

 

%

 

2010

 

%

 

Net income (loss) including noncontrolling interests

 

$

2,085

 

 

 

$

5,796

 

 

 

$

(36,492

)

 

 

$

14,740

 

 

 

Discontinued operation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(723

)

 

 

Income taxes

 

(693

)

 

 

2,196

 

 

 

(8,172

)

 

 

6,360

 

 

 

Other expense (income), net

 

(1,002

)

 

 

(242

)

 

 

(934

)

 

 

(267

)

 

 

Changes in the fair value of contingent earn-out obligations

 

38

 

 

 

(924

)

 

 

(5,528

)

 

 

(1,574

)

 

 

Interest expense, net

 

392

 

 

 

283

 

 

 

1,758

 

 

 

1,506

 

 

 

Gain on sale of assets

 

(77

)

 

 

(23

)

 

 

(239

)

 

 

(525

)

 

 

Goodwill and other intangible asset impairments

 

3,788

 

 

 

1,288

 

 

 

58,922

 

 

 

5,734

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

5,825

 

 

 

5,560

 

 

 

20,053

 

 

 

17,442

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA

 

$

10,356

 

3.3

%

$

13,934

 

4.4

%

$

29,368

 

2.4

%

$

42,693

 

3.9

%

 

Note 1:  The Company defines adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“Adjusted EBITDA”) as net income (loss) including noncontrolling interests, excluding discontinued operation, income taxes, other (income) expense, net, changes in the fair value of contingent earn-out obligations, interest expense, net, gain on sale of assets, goodwill and other intangible asset impairments and depreciation and amortization.  Other companies may define Adjusted EBITDA differently. Adjusted EBITDA is presented because it is a financial measure that is frequently requested by third parties.  However, Adjusted EBITDA is not considered under generally accepted accounting principles as a primary measure of an entity’s financial results, and accordingly, Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered an alternative to operating income (loss), net income (loss), or cash flows as determined under generally accepted accounting principles and as reported by the Company.

 



 

Comfort Systems USA, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(in thousands)

 

 

 

December 31,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2011

 

2010

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

51,237

 

$

86,346

 

Accounts receivable, net

 

267,060

 

233,893

 

Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings

 

27,163

 

26,648

 

Other current assets

 

41,822

 

56,061

 

Total current assets

 

387,282

 

402,948

 

Property and equipment, net

 

42,013

 

43,620

 

Goodwill

 

107,093

 

147,818

 

Identifiable intangible assets, net

 

48,349

 

39,616

 

Other noncurrent assets

 

6,329

 

6,018

 

Total assets

 

$

591,066

 

$

640,020

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current maturities of long-term debt

 

$

300

 

$

300

 

Current maturities of notes to former owners

 

332

 

967

 

Accounts payable

 

114,255

 

101,134

 

Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings

 

71,730

 

63,422

 

Other current liabilities

 

91,354

 

102,387

 

Total current liabilities

 

277,971

 

268,210

 

Long-term debt, net of current maturities

 

2,400

 

2,700

 

Notes to former owners, net of current maturities

 

12,349

 

25,969

 

Other long-term liabilities

 

15,240

 

30,357

 

Total liabilities

 

307,960

 

327,236

 

Comfort Systems USA, Inc. stockholders’ equity

 

264,591

 

312,784

 

Noncontrolling interests

 

18,515

 

 

Total stockholders’ equity

 

283,106

 

312,784

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

 

$

591,066

 

$

640,020

 

 

Selected Cash Flow Data (in thousands):

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

Twelve Months Ended

 

 

 

December 31,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2011

 

2010

 

2011

 

2010

 

Cash provided by (used in):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating activities

 

$

51,645

 

$

46,620

 

$

29,680

 

$

32,149

 

Investing activities

 

$

(29,417

)

$

(2,584

)

$

(35,750

)

$

(43,001

)

Financing activities

 

$

(14,683

)

$

(2,351

)

$

(29,039

)

$

(30,652

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Free cash flow:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash from operating activities

 

$

51,645

 

$

46,620

 

$

29,680

 

$

32,149

 

Purchases of property and equipment

 

(2,214

)

(2,986

)

(8,666

)

(7,089

)

Proceeds from sales of property and equipment

 

106

 

152

 

717

 

1,381

 

Taxes paid related to pre-acquisition equity transactions of an acquired company

 

 

 

 

7,056

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Free cash flow

 

$

49,537

 

$

43,786

 

$

21,731

 

$

33,497

 

 

Note 1:  Free cash flow is defined as cash flow from operating activities excluding items related to the acquisition of businesses less customary capital expenditures, plus the proceeds from asset sales.  Other companies may define free cash flow differently.  Free cash flow is presented because it is a financial measure that is frequently requested by third parties.  However, free cash flow is not considered under generally accepted accounting principles as a primary measure of an entity’s financial results, and accordingly, free cash flow should not be considered an alternative to operating income, net income, or cash flows as determined under generally accepted accounting principles and as reported by the Company.

 


Exhibit 99.2

 

 

 

 

 

 

675 Bering Dr. Suite 400

 

 

 

 

Houston, Texas 77057

CONTACT:

 

William George

 

713-830-9600

 

 

Chief Financial Officer

 

Fax 713-830-9696

 

 

(713) 830-9600

 

 

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

COMFORT SYSTEMS USA DECLARES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND

 

Houston, TX — February 29, 2012 — Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (NYSE: FIX), a leading provider of commercial, industrial and institutional heating, ventilation and air conditioning (“HVAC”) services, today announced that its board of directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.05 per share on Comfort Systems USA, Inc. common stock.  The dividend is payable on March 23, 2012 to shareholders of record at the close of business on March 12, 2012.

 

Comfort Systems USA® is a premier provider of business solutions addressing workplace comfort, with 86 locations in 72 cities around the nation.  For more information, visit the Company’s website at www.comfortsystemsusa.com.