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)  November 1, 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 November 1, 2012 reporting the Company’s financial results for the third quarter of 2012.

 

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 November 1, 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, November 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 November 1, 2012 reporting the Company’s financial results for the third quarter of 2012.

 

Exhibit 99.2 Press Release of Comfort Systems USA, Inc. dated November 1, 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, November 12, 2012.

 

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:      November 1, 2012

 

 

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit
Number

 

Exhibit Title or Description

 

 

 

99.1

 

Press Release of Comfort Systems USA, Inc. dated November 1, 2012 reporting the Company’s financial results for the third quarter of 2012.

 

 

 

99.2

 

Press Release of Comfort Systems USA, Inc. dated November 1, 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, November 12, 2012.

 

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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 THIRD QUARTER 2012 RESULTS

 

Houston, TX — November 1, 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 $5,673,000 or $0.15 per diluted share, for the quarter ended September 30, 2012, as compared to a net loss attributable to Comfort Systems USA of $36,569,000 or $(0.98) per diluted share, for the quarter ended September 30, 2011.  Excluding the goodwill impairment and other non-cash items recorded in the third quarter of 2011, adjusted non-GAAP net income attributable to Comfort Systems USA was $5,348,000, or $0.14 per diluted share.  The Company reported revenue of $335,540,000 in the current quarter.  On a same-store basis, the Company reported revenue of $315,637,000, as compared to $328,113,000 in 2011. The Company also reported positive free cash flow of $13,843,000 in the current quarter, as compared to negative $840,000 in the third quarter of 2011.  Backlog as of September 30, 2012 was $623,059,000 as compared to $617,712,000 as of June 30, 2012.  On a same-store basis, backlog was $570,387,000 as of September 30, 2012 as compared to $636,128,000 as of September 30, 2011.

 

Brian Lane, Comfort Systems USA’s Chief Executive Officer, said, “Comfort Systems USA continued to post solid operating results in a tough market.  Earnings per share exceeded our strongest quarter last year, and through nine months we have achieved significant year over year improvement.   We are also pleased to report positive cash flow well ahead of last year.”

 

The Company reported net income attributable to Comfort Systems USA for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 of $9,112,000 or $0.24 per diluted share as compared to a net loss attributable to Comfort Systems USA of $38,577,000 or $(1.03) per diluted share in the first nine months of 2011.  Excluding the goodwill impairment and other non-cash items recorded in 2011, adjusted non-GAAP net income attributable to Comfort Systems USA was $2,966,000, or $0.08 per diluted share.  The Company also reported revenue of $1,019,700,000 for the first nine months of 2012.  On a same store basis, the Company reported revenue of $953,895,000 as compared to $922,320,000 for the same period in 2011.  Free cash flow for the nine months ended September 30, 2012 was negative $5,006,000 as compared to negative free cash flow of $27,806,000 in the first nine months of 2011.

 

Mr. Lane concluded, “Overall demand remains mixed as backlog increased modestly.  The headwinds of the last few years are continuing, as signs of strength in private and commercial markets are offset by challenges in government and institutional markets.  Despite overall industry challenges, we expect continued profitability and positive cash flow for 2012, and we are continuing to invest in strengthening and growing market share in our core service and construction businesses.”

 

As previously announced, the Company will host a webcast and conference call to discuss its financial results and position in more depth on Friday, November 2, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time.  The call-in number for this conference call is 1-888-679-8035 and enter 62493188 as the passcode.  Participants may pre-register for the call at https://www.theconferencingservice.com/prereg/key.process?key=PM4JGWQP4.  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, Friday, November 9, 2012 by calling 1-888-286-8010 with the conference passcode of 93561511, 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 87 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 Nine Months Ended September 30, 2012 and 2011

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

(unaudited)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

 

September 30,

 

September 30,

 

 

 

2012

 

%

 

2011

 

%

 

2012

 

%

 

2011

 

%

 

Revenue

 

$

335,540

 

100.0

%

$

328,113

 

100.0

%

$

1,019,700

 

100.0

%

$

922,320

 

100.0

%

Cost of services

 

279,889

 

83.4

%

279,005

 

85.0

%

866,793

 

85.0

%

791,493

 

85.8

%

Gross profit

 

55,651

 

16.6

%

49,108

 

15.0

%

152,907

 

15.0

%

130,827

 

14.2

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SG&A

 

46,004

 

13.7

%

41,493

 

12.6

%

139,457

 

13.7

%

126,043

 

13.7

%

Goodwill impairment

 

 

 

55,134

 

16.8

%

 

 

55,134

 

6.0

%

Gain on sale of assets

 

(99

)

 

(58

)

 

(554

)

(0.1

)%

(162

)

 

Operating income (loss)

 

9,746

 

2.9

%

(47,461

)

(14.5

)%

14,004

 

1.4

%

(50,188

)

(5.4

)%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense, net

 

(393

)

(0.1

)%

(462

)

(0.1

)%

(1,210

)

(0.1

)%

(1,366

)

(0.1

)%

Changes in the fair value of contingent earn-out obligations

 

(38

)

 

5,077

 

1.5

%

(105

)

 

5,566

 

0.6

%

Other income (expense)

 

13

 

 

(16

)

 

83

 

 

(68

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) before income taxes

 

9,328

 

2.8

%

(42,862

)

(13.1

)%

12,772

 

1.3

%

(46,056

)

(5.0

)%

Income tax expense (benefit)

 

4,003

 

 

 

(6,293

)

 

 

6,068

 

 

 

(7,479

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss) including noncontrolling interests

 

5,325

 

1.6

%

(36,569

)

(11.1

)%

6,704

 

0.7

%

(38,577

)

(4.2

)%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests

 

(348

)

 

 

 

 

 

(2,408

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

$

5,673

 

 

 

$

(36,569

)

 

 

$

9,112

 

 

 

$

(38,577

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

0.15

 

 

 

$

(0.98

)

 

 

$

0.25

 

 

 

$

(1.03

)

 

 

Diluted

 

$

0.15

 

 

 

$

(0.98

)

 

 

$

0.24

 

 

 

$

(1.03

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares used in computing income (loss) per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

37,155

 

 

 

37,325

 

 

 

37,126

 

 

 

37,496

 

 

 

Diluted

 

37,332

 

 

 

37,325

 

 

 

37,265

 

 

 

37,496

 

 

 

 

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

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

 

September 30,

 

September 30,

 

 

 

2012

 

%

 

2011

 

%

 

2012

 

%

 

2011

 

%

 

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

 

$

5,673

 

 

 

$

(36,569

)

 

 

$

9,112

 

 

 

$

(38,577

)

 

 

Goodwill impairment (after tax)

 

 

 

 

44,886

 

 

 

 

 

 

44,886

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

(5,025

)

 

 

 

 

 

(5,399

)

 

 

Tax valuation allowances (after tax)

 

 

 

 

2,056

 

 

 

 

 

 

2,056

 

 

 

Net income attributable to Comfort Systems USA, Inc. excluding goodwill impairment, changes in fair value of contingent earn-out obligations and tax valuation allowances

 

$

5,673

 

1.7

%

$

5,348

 

1.6

%

$

9,112

 

0.9

%

$

2,966

 

0.3

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

$

0.15

 

 

 

$

(0.98

)

 

 

$

0.24

 

 

 

$

(1.03

)

 

 

Goodwill impairment

 

 

 

 

1.20

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.20

 

 

 

Changes in fair value of contingent earn-out obligations

 

 

 

 

(0.13

)

 

 

 

 

 

(0.14

)

 

 

Tax valuation allowances

 

 

 

 

0.05

 

 

 

 

 

 

0.05

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

$

0.15

 

 

 

$

0.14

 

 

 

$

0.24

 

 

 

$

0.08

 

 

 

 

Note 1:  Operating results attributable to Comfort Systems USA, Inc., excluding goodwill impairment, 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:  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

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

 

September 30,

 

September 30,

 

 

 

2012

 

%

 

2011

 

%

 

2012

 

%

 

2011

 

%

 

Net income (loss) including noncontrolling interests

 

$

5,325

 

 

 

$

(36,569

)

 

 

$

6,704

 

 

 

$

(38,577

)

 

 

Income taxes

 

4,003

 

 

 

(6,293

)

 

 

6,068

 

 

 

(7,479

)

 

 

Other expense (income), net

 

(13

)

 

 

16

 

 

 

(83

)

 

 

68

 

 

 

Changes in the fair value of contingent earn-out obligations

 

38

 

 

 

(5,077

)

 

 

105

 

 

 

(5,566

)

 

 

Interest expense, net

 

393

 

 

 

462

 

 

 

1,210

 

 

 

1,366

 

 

 

Gain on sale of assets

 

(99

)

 

 

(58

)

 

 

(554

)

 

 

(162

)

 

 

Goodwill impairment

 

 

 

 

55,134

 

 

 

 

 

 

55,134

 

 

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

5,332

 

 

 

4,696

 

 

 

15,481

 

 

 

14,228

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA

 

$

14,979

 

4.5

%

$

12,311

 

3.8

%

$

28,931

 

2.8

%

$

19,012

 

2.1

%

 

Note 1:  The Company defines adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“Adjusted EBITDA”) as net income (loss) including noncontrolling interests, excluding income taxes, other (income) expense, changes in the fair value of contingent earn-out obligations, interest expense, net, gain on sale of assets, goodwill impairment 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)

 

 

 

September 30,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2012

 

2011

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

35,665

 

$

51,237

 

Accounts receivable, net

 

268,839

 

267,060

 

Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings

 

30,521

 

27,163

 

Other current assets

 

44,455

 

41,822

 

Total current assets

 

379,480

 

387,282

 

Property and equipment, net

 

42,041

 

42,013

 

Goodwill

 

114,588

 

107,093

 

Identifiable intangible assets, net

 

46,795

 

48,349

 

Other noncurrent assets

 

8,822

 

6,329

 

Total assets

 

$

591,726

 

$

591,066

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current maturities of long-term debt

 

$

300

 

$

300

 

Current maturities of notes to former owners

 

 

332

 

Accounts payable

 

92,994

 

114,255

 

Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings

 

70,798

 

71,730

 

Other current liabilities

 

99,237

 

91,354

 

Total current liabilities

 

263,329

 

277,971

 

Long-term debt, net of current maturities

 

16,100

 

2,400

 

Notes to former owners, net of current maturities

 

7,949

 

12,349

 

Other long-term liabilities

 

20,029

 

15,240

 

Total liabilities

 

307,407

 

307,960

 

Comfort Systems USA, Inc. stockholders’ equity

 

268,212

 

264,591

 

Noncontrolling interests

 

16,107

 

18,515

 

Total stockholders’ equity

 

284,319

 

283,106

 

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

 

$

591,726

 

$

591,066

 

 

Selected Cash Flow Data (in thousands) (unaudited):

 

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

Nine Months Ended

 

 

 

September 30,

 

September 30,

 

 

 

2012

 

2011

 

2012

 

2011

 

Cash provided by (used in):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating activities

 

$

16,455

 

$

1,478

 

$

3,432

 

$

(21,965

)

Investing activities

 

$

(2,997

)

$

(2,567

)

$

(20,973

)

$

(6,333

)

Financing activities

 

$

(6,604

)

$

(5,320

)

$

1,969

 

$

(14,356

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Free cash flow:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash from operating activities

 

$

16,455

 

$

1,478

 

$

3,432

 

$

(21,965

)

Purchases of property and equipment

 

(2,817

)

(2,548

)

(9,405

)

(6,452

)

Proceeds from sales of property and equipment

 

205

 

230

 

967

 

611

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Free cash flow

 

$

13,843

 

$

(840

)

$

(5,006

)

$

(27,806

)

 

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

 

 

675 Bering Dr. Suite 400

Houston, Texas 77057

713-830-9600

Fax 713-830-9696

 

CONTACT:                                                                               William George

Chief Financial Officer

(713) 830-9600

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

 COMFORT SYSTEMS USA DECLARES QUARTERLY DIVIDEND

 

Houston, TX — November 1, 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 November 23, 2012 to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 12, 2012.

 

Comfort Systems USA® is a premier provider of business solutions addressing workplace comfort, with 87 locations in 72 cities around the nation.  For more information, visit the Company’s website at www.comfortsystemsusa.com.