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)    May 1, 2008

 

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.)

 

777 Post Oak Boulevard, Suite 500

Houston, Texas

 

77056

(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)

 

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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 May 1, 2008 reporting the Company’s financial results for the first quarter of 2008.

 

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 May 1, 2008 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, May 30, 2008.

 

ITEM 9.01  Financial Statements and Exhibits

 

The following Exhibits are included herein:

 

Exhibit 99.1 Press Release of Comfort Systems USA, Inc. dated May 1, 2008 reporting the Company’s financial results for the first quarter of 2008.

 

Exhibit 99.2 Press Release of Comfort Systems USA, Inc. dated May 1, 2008 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, May 30, 2008.

 

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:

May 2, 2008

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2



 

EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit 
Number

 


Description

99.1

 

Press Release of Comfort Systems USA, Inc. dated May 1, 2008 reporting the Company’s financial results for the first quarter of 2008.

 

 

 

99.2

 

Press Release of Comfort Systems USA, Inc dated May 1, 2008 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, May 30, 2008.

 

 

3


 

Exhibit 99.1

 


 

CONTACT:

William George

 

 

Chief Financial Officer

 

 

713-830-9600

 


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

777 Post Oak Blvd, Suite 500

Houston, Texas 77056

713-830-9600

Fax: 713-830-9696

 

 

 

 

COMFORT SYSTEMS USA REPORTS FIRST QUARTER RESULTS

 

— Profits and Margins Increase Strongly on Higher Revenues —

 

Houston, TX – May 1, 2008 - 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 of $8,241,000 or $0.20 per diluted share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2008, as compared to net income of $1,806,000 or $0.04 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2007.

 

Bill Murdy, Comfort Systems USA’s Chairman and CEO, said, “We are pleased to report to our stockholders a record first quarter highlighted by continued improvement in overall profitability.  The sharp increase in profits compared to the first quarter of last year marks a promising start to 2008.  Our operations displayed remarkable and broad based strength this quarter, especially in light of the fact that the first quarter historically reflects seasonal weakness.”

 

The Company reported revenues of $295,705,000 ($283,327,000 on a same store basis) in the current quarter, as compared to $249,640,000 in 2007.  Following a very strong fourth quarter cash flow, the Company reported negative free cash flow of $3,718,000 in the current quarter, which was funded entirely by existing cash balances.  Backlog as of March 31, 2008 was $811,255,000 ($733,170,000 on a same store basis), compared to $786,673,000 as of December 31, 2007.  Backlog as of March 31, 2007 was $700,522,000.

 

Murdy continued, “Same store revenue grew by 13% thanks to fine execution by our team members, successful business development and diversification at many existing operations, good underlying activity levels and good weather for construction activity.  Recent acquisitions also made a strong contribution, and we look forward to more strength from them as the year progresses.  Our Atlas subsidiary, which experienced grave challenges in 2007, is on track with its recovery plan and broke even for the quarter.”

 

Bill Murdy concluded, “Although we are keenly aware of the economic challenges that we all face, today our business activity pipeline remains active.   Our Company’s culture was formed in adverse conditions, and with the growth and improvements we have worked on over the past few years we believe that we are prepared to weather any business climate.  Backlog is up compared to last year, and we continue to feel very positive about our prospects for 2008.”

 

As previously announced, the Company will host a conference call to discuss its financial results and position in more depth on Friday, May 2, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time.  The call-in number for this conference call is 1-888-713-4216 and enter 47188910 as the passcode.  Participants may pre-register for the call at www.theconferencingservice.com/prereg/key.process?key=PWCVWAEH3.  Pre-registrants will be issued a pin number to use when dialing into 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, Friday, May 9, 2008 by calling 1-888-286-8010 with the conference passcode of 66003775, and will also be available on our website on the next business day following the call.

 

 



 

Comfort Systems USAÒ is a premier provider of business solutions addressing workplace comfort, with 73 locations in 58 cities around the nation.  For more information, visit the Company’s website at www.comfortsystemsusa.com.

 

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  These statements are based on the current plans and expectations of Comfort Systems USA, Inc. and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual future activities and results of operations to be materially different from those set forth in the forward-looking statements.  Important factors that could cause actual results to differ include, among others, national or regional weakness in non-residential construction activity, difficulty in obtaining or increased costs associated with bonding, shortages of labor and specialty building materials, the use of incorrect estimates for bidding a fixed price contract, undertaking contractual commitments that exceed our labor resources, retention of key management, the Company’s backlog failing to translate into actual revenue or profits, errors in the Company’s percentage of completion method of accounting, the result of competition in the Company’s markets, 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 the Company’s reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  Important factors that could cause actual results to differ are discussed under “Item 1A. Company Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007.  These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this release.  Comfort Systems USA, Inc. expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement contained herein to reflect any change in Comfort Systems USA, Inc.’s expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based.

 

– Financial tables follow –

 

 



 

Comfort Systems USA, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Operations

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2008 and 2007

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

(unaudited)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

 

 

March 31,

 

 

 

2008

 

%

 

2007

 

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues

 

$

295,705

 

100.0

%

$

249,640

 

100.0

%

Cost of services

 

242,285

 

81.9

%

213,126

 

85.4

%

Gross profit

 

53,420

 

18.1

%

36,514

 

14.6

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SG&A

 

40,640

 

13.7

%

34,377

 

13.8

%

Gain on sale of assets

 

(30

)

 

(19

)

 

Operating income

 

12,810

 

4.3

%

2,156

 

0.9

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest income, net

 

678

 

0.2

%

551

 

0.2

%

Other income

 

106

 

 

33

 

 

Income before income taxes

 

13,594

 

4.6

%

2,740

 

1.1

%

Income tax expense

 

5,353

 

 

 

934

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

8,241

 

2.8

%

$

1,806

 

0.7

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic –

 

$

0.21

 

 

 

$

0.04

 

 

 

Diluted –

 

$

0.20

 

 

 

$

0.04

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares used in computing income per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

39,839

 

 

 

40,499

 

 

 

Diluted

 

40,484

 

 

 

41,303

 

 

 

 

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 – Adjusted Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (“Adjusted EBITDA”) (Unaudited):

 

 

 

Three Months Ended
March 31,

 

 

 

 

 

 

2008

 

%

 

2007

 

%

 

Net income

 

$

8,241

 

 

 

$

1,806

 

 

 

Income taxes

 

5,353

 

 

 

934

 

 

 

Other income

 

(106

)

 

 

(33

)

 

 

Interest income, net

 

(678

)

 

 

(551

)

 

 

Gain on sale of assets

 

(30

)

 

 

(19

)

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

2,540

 

 

 

1,544

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA

 

$

15,320

 

5.2

%

$

3,681

 

1.5

%

 

Note 1:  The Company defines adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“Adjusted EBITDA”) as net income, excluding  income taxes, other income, interest income, net, gain on sale of assets 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, net income, 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)

 

 

 

March 31,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2008

 

2007

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

88,636

 

$

139,631

 

Accounts receivable, net

 

270,717

 

261,402

 

Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings

 

22,009

 

18,463

 

Other current assets

 

42,078

 

31,127

 

Total current assets

 

423,440

 

450,623

 

Property and equipment, net

 

29,853

 

21,442

 

Goodwill

 

82,503

 

68,621

 

Other noncurrent assets

 

28,593

 

6,381

 

Total assets

 

$

564,389

 

$

547,067

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current maturities of long-term debt

 

$

 

$

 

Current maturities of capital lease obligations

 

92

 

 

Current maturities of notes to former owners

 

4,709

 

375

 

Accounts payable

 

85,030

 

90,866

 

Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings

 

110,547

 

104,236

 

Other current liabilities

 

85,282

 

86,216

 

Total current liabilities

 

285,660

 

281,693

 

Long-term debt, net of current maturities

 

 

 

Capital lease obligations, net of current maturities

 

83

 

 

Notes to former owners, net of current maturities

 

9,791

 

1,125

 

Other long-term liabilities

 

3,158

 

1,671

 

Total liabilities

 

298,692

 

284,489

 

Total stockholders’ equity

 

265,697

 

262,578

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

 

$

564,389

 

$

547,067

 

 

Selected Cash Flow Data (in thousands):

 

 

 

Three Months Ended
March 31,

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

2008

 

2007

 

Cash provided by (used in)

 

 

 

 

 

Operating activities

 

$

(1,046

)

$

(12,828

)

Investing activities

 

$

(44,305

)

$

(6,872

)

Financing activities

 

$

(5,644

)

$

(1,548

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Free cash flow:

 

 

 

 

 

Cash from operating activities

 

$

(1,046

)

$

(12,828

)

Purchases of property and equipment

 

(2,752

)

(2,490

)

Proceeds from sales of property and equipment

 

80

 

41

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Free cash flow

 

$

(3,718

)

$

(15,277

)

 

Note 1:  Free cash flow is defined as cash flow from operating activities 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

 


 

 

 

777 Post Oak Blvd, Suite 500

 

 

Houston, Texas 77056

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 – May 1, 2008 – 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 $0.045 per share on Comfort Systems USA, Inc. common stock.  The dividend is payable on June 20, 2008 to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 30, 2008.

 

Comfort Systems USA® is a premier provider of business solutions addressing workplace comfort, with 73 locations in 58 cities around the nation.  For more information, visit the Company’s website at www.comfortsystemsusa.com.

 

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  These statements are based on the current plans and expectations of Comfort Systems USA, Inc. and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual future activities and results of operations to be materially different from those set forth in the forward-looking statements.  Important factors that could cause actual results to differ include, among others, national or regional weakness in non-residential construction activity, difficulty in obtaining or increased costs associated with bonding, shortages of labor and specialty building materials, the use of incorrect estimates for bidding a fixed price contract, undertaking contractual commitments that exceed our labor resources, retention of key management, the Company’s backlog failing to translate into actual revenue or profits, errors in the Company’s percentage of completion method of accounting, the result of competition in the Company’s markets, 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 the Company’s reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  Important factors that could cause actual results to differ are discussed under “Item 1A. Company Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007.  These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this release.  Comfort Systems USA, Inc. expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement contained herein to reflect any change in Comfort Systems USA, Inc.’s expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based.