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 3, 2005

 

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)

 

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 2, 2005 reporting the Company’s financial results for the third quarter of 2005.

 

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  2, 2005 reporting the Company’s declaration of an initial quarterly dividend on the Company’s common stock to shareholders of record as of the close of business on the record date, November 30, 2005.

 

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 2, 2005 reporting the Company’s financial results for the third quarter of 2005.

 

Exhibit 99.2 Press Release of Comfort Systems USA, Inc. dated November 2, 2005 reporting the Company’s declaration of an initial quarterly dividend on the Company’s common stock to shareholders of record as of the close of business on the record date, November 30, 2005.

 

 

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 3, 2005.

 

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit
Number

 

Description

 

 

 

99.1

 

Press Release of Comfort Systems USA, Inc. dated November 2, 2005 reporting the Company’s financial results for the third quarter of 2005.

 

 

 

99.2

 

Press Release of Comfort Systems USA, Inc. dated November 2, 2005 reporting the Company’s declaration of an initial quarterly dividend on the Company’s common stock to shareholders of record as of the close of business on the record date, November 30, 2005.

 

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Exhibit 99.1

 

 

 

 

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 REPORTS THIRD QUARTER RESULTS

 

Strong Increases in Profits and Revenues —

 

Houston, TX – November 2, 2005 – 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 $6,131,000 or $0.15 per diluted share, for the quarter ended September 30, 2005, as compared to net income of $3,490,000 or $0.09 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2004.  Net income from continuing operations for the quarter was $6,464,000 or $0.16 per diluted share in the third quarter of 2005, as compared to $3,341,000 or $0.09, in the third quarter of 2004.

 

The Company reported revenues from continuing operations of $243,453,000 in the current quarter as compared to $206,171,000 in 2004.  The Company also reported free cash flow of $6,630,000 in the current quarter as compared to free cash flow of $4,158,000 in 2004.  Backlog as of September 30, 2005 was $650,751,000 as compared to $639,654,000 as of June 30, 2005 on a same-store basis.

 

Bill Murdy, Comfort Systems USA’s Chairman and CEO, said, “We experienced sharp improvements in earnings and revenues, and we continued our track record of effective capital management even as rising activity levels led to an increase in our investment in working capital.  Our Company’s growing strength has also allowed our Board of Directors to declare, for the first time, a quarterly dividend of $0.025 per share, and we are very pleased to begin to provide a direct and tangible return to our many loyal shareholders.”   The details of the dividend are contained in a separate release also issued today.

 

The Company reported net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2005 of $11,338,000 or $0.28 per diluted share as compared to net income of $8,707,000 or $0.22 per diluted share in 2004.  Excluding the debt cost write off, net income from continuing operations was $12,718,000 or $0.32 per diluted share for the nine months ended September 30, 2005.  The Company reported revenues of $681,937,000 from continuing operations for the first nine months of 2005, as compared to $594,198,000 in 2004.

 

Murdy continued, “We believe that the improvement we are experiencing is largely due to our emphasis on productivity and execution, and is a tribute to our many employees.  Our commitment to our people is leading us to continue to increase our efforts and investment in training our team members throughout the Company.  This emphasis, when combined with improved market conditions and our strong balance sheet and backlog, should give us a solid foundation to pursue further improvement.”

 



 

As previously announced, the Company will host a conference call to discuss its financial results and position in more depth on Thursday, November 3, 2005 at 9:00 a.m. Central Time.  The call-in number for this conference call is 1-517-308-9002.  A replay of the entire call will be available until 5:00 p.m. Central Time, Thursday, November 10, 2005 by calling 1-402-220-9713.

 

Comfort Systems USAÒ is a premier provider of business solutions addressing workplace comfort, with 57 locations in 50 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, retention of key management, national and regional weakness in non-residential construction activity, difficulty in obtaining debt financing or bonding, shortages of labor and specialty building materials, seasonal fluctuations in the demand for HVAC systems and the use of incorrect estimates for bidding a fixed price contract and other risks detailed in the Company’s reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  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 table follows –

 



 

Comfort Systems USA, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Operations

For the Three Months and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2005 and 2004

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

(unaudited)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended
September 30,

 

Nine Months Ended
September 30,

 

 

 

2005

 

%

 

2004

 

%

 

2005

 

%

 

2004

 

%

 

Revenues

 

$

243,453

 

100.0

%

$

206,171

 

100.0

%

$

681,937

 

100.0

%

$

594,198

 

100.0

%

Cost of services

 

202,418

 

83.1

%

173,706

 

84.3

%

571,690

 

83.8

%

499,670

 

84.1

%

Gross profit

 

41,035

 

16.9

%

32,465

 

15.7

%

110,247

 

16.2

%

94,528

 

15.9

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SG&A

 

29,613

 

12.2

%

26,102

 

12.7

%

87,339

 

12.8

%

77,686

 

13.1

%

Loss (gain) on sale of assets

 

(53

)

 

34

 

 

(112

)

 

(33

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income from operations

 

11,475

 

4.7

%

6,329

 

3.1

%

23,020

 

3.4

%

16,875

 

2.8

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense, net

 

1

 

 

334

 

0.2

%

495

 

0.1

%

1,113

 

0.2

%

Other expense (income)

 

39

 

 

101

 

 

(36

)

 

438

 

0.1

%

Write off of debt costs

 

 

 

 

 

870

 

0.1

%

 

 

Income before taxes

 

11,435

 

4.7

%

5,894

 

2.9

%

21,691

 

3.2

%

15,324

 

2.6

%

Income taxes

 

4,971

 

 

 

2,553

 

 

 

9,452

 

 

 

6,596

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations

 

6,464

 

2.7

%

3,341

 

1.6

%

12,239

 

1.8

%

8,728

 

1.5

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Discontinued operations: Operating income (loss), net of income tax expense (benefit) of $(461), $80, $(693) and $73

 

(295

)

 

 

149

 

 

 

(1,000

)

 

 

116

 

 

 

Estimated gain (loss) on disposition, including income tax expense (benefit) of $(17), $0, $65 and $235

 

(38

)

 

 

 

 

 

99

 

 

 

(137

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

6,131

 

 

 

$

3,490

 

 

 

$

11,338

 

 

 

$

8,707

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic-

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income from continuing  operations

 

$

0.16

 

 

 

$

0.09

 

 

 

$

0.31

 

 

 

$

0.23

 

 

 

Discontinued operations -

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) from operations

 

(0.01

)

 

 

 

 

 

(0.02

)

 

 

 

 

 

Estimated gain (loss) on disposition

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

0.15

 

 

 

$

0.09

 

 

 

$

0.29

 

 

 

$

0.23

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted -

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income from continuing  operations

 

$

0.16

 

 

 

$

0.09

 

 

 

$

0.30

 

 

 

$

0.22

 

 

 

Discontinued operations -

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) from operations

 

(0.01

)

 

 

 

 

 

(0.02

)

 

 

 

 

 

Estimated gain (loss) on disposition

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

0.15

 

 

 

$

0.09

 

 

 

$

0.28

 

 

 

$

0.22

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shares used in computing income (loss)  per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

39,372

 

 

 

38,418

 

 

 

39,180

 

 

 

38,298

 

 

 

Diluted

 

40,382

 

 

 

39,455

 

 

 

40,179

 

 

 

39,457

 

 

 

 

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

 



 

Supplemental Non-GAAP Information (unaudited)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended 
September 30,

 

Nine Months Ended 
September 30,

 

 

 

2005

 

%

 

2004

 

%

 

2005

 

%

 

2004

 

%

 

Income from continuing operations  (after tax)

 

$

6,464

 

 

 

$

3,341

 

 

 

$

12,239

 

 

 

$

8,728

 

 

 

Write off of debt costs (after tax)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

479

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations  (after tax), excluding the write off  of debt costs

 

$

6,464

 

2.7

%

$

3,341

 

1.6

%

$

12,718

 

1.9

%

$

8,728

 

1.5

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted earnings per share -

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

income from continuing operations  (after tax), excluding the write off  of debt costs

 

$

0.16

 

 

 

$

0.09

 

 

 

$

0.32

 

 

 

$

0.22

 

 

 

 

Note 1:  Operating results from continuing operations, excluding the write off of debt costs, is 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 about the Company 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 this item was computed using the pro forma effective tax rate of the Company exclusive of this charge.

 

Supplemental Non-GAAP Information – Adjusted Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (“Adjusted EBITDA”) (unaudited)

 

 

 

Three Months Ended 
September 30,

 

Nine Months Ended 
September 30,

 

 

 

2005

 

%

 

2004

 

%

 

2005

 

%

 

2004

 

%

 

Net income

 

$

6,131

 

 

 

$

3,490

 

 

 

$

11,338

 

 

 

$

8,707

 

 

 

Discontinued operations

 

333

 

 

 

(149

)

 

 

901

 

 

 

21

 

 

 

Income taxes

 

4,971

 

 

 

2,553

 

 

 

9,452

 

 

 

6,596

 

 

 

Write off of debt costs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

870

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other expense (income)

 

39

 

 

 

101

 

 

 

(36

)

 

 

438

 

 

 

Interest expense, net

 

1

 

 

 

334

 

 

 

495

 

 

 

1,113

 

 

 

Loss (gain) on sale of assets

 

(53

)

 

 

34

 

 

 

(112

)

 

 

(33

)

 

 

Depreciation

 

1,276

 

 

 

1,276

 

 

 

3,382

 

 

 

3,498

 

 

 

Adjusted EBITDA

 

$

12,698

 

5.2

%

$

7,639

 

3.7

%

$

26,290

 

3.9

%

$

20,340

 

3.4

%

 

Note 1:  The Company defines adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (Adjusted EBITDA) as net income, excluding discontinued operations, income taxes, write off of debt costs, other expense (income), interest expense, net, gain on sale of assets and depreciation.  Adjusted EBITDA may be defined differently by other companies. 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)

 

 

 

September 30,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

 

 

(unaudited)

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents

 

$

33,709

 

$

32,698

 

Accounts receivable, net

 

206,147

 

171,246

 

Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings

 

26,467

 

24,683

 

Assets related to discontinued operations

 

872

 

5,860

 

Other current assets

 

27,727

 

26,912

 

Total current assets

 

294,922

 

261,399

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Property and equipment, net

 

13,889

 

12,456

 

Goodwill

 

100,123

 

100,123

 

Other noncurrent assets

 

7,258

 

9,138

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total assets

 

$

416,192

 

$

383,116

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current maturities of long-term debt

 

$

 

$

2,071

 

Accounts payable

 

69,153

 

63,620

 

Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings

 

55,981

 

36,927

 

Liabilities related to discontinued operations

 

38

 

1,935

 

Other current liabilities

 

60,564

 

55,215

 

Total current liabilities

 

185,736

 

159,768

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long-term debt

 

 

6,751

 

Other long-term liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities

 

185,736

 

166,519

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total equity

 

230,456

 

216,597

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total liabilities and equity

 

$

416,192

 

$

383,116

 

 

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

 

 

 

Three Months Ended
September 30,

 

Nine Months Ended
September 30,

 

 

 

2005

 

2004

 

2005

 

2004

 

Cash flow from operating activities

 

$

8,103

 

$

5,121

 

$

14,491

 

$

12,781

 

Cash flow from investing activities

 

$

(930

)

$

(807

)

$

(5,766

)

$

(1,631

)

Cash flow from financing activities

 

$

81

 

$

(526

)

$

(7,592

)

$

(793

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flow from operating activities

 

$

8,103

 

$

5,121

 

$

14,491

 

$

12,781

 

Purchases of property and equipment

 

(1,826

)

(963

)

(5,053

)

(3,180

)

Proceeds from sales of property and equipment

 

353

 

 

564

 

283

 

Free cash flow

 

$

6,630

 

$

4,158

 

$

10,002

 

$

9,884

 

 

Note 1:  Free cash flow is defined as cash flow from operating activities less customary capital expenditures, plus the proceeds from asset sales.  Free cash flow may be defined differently by other companies.  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 FIRST QUARTERLY DIVIDEND

 

Houston, TX – November 2, 2005 – Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (NYSE: FIX), a leading provider of commercial, industrial and institutional heating, ventilation and air conditioning (“HVAC”) services, today announced that the Board of Directors declared an initial quarterly dividend of $0.025 per share on Comfort Systems USA, Inc. common stock.  The dividend is payable on December 20, 2005 to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 30, 2005.

 

Comfort Systems USAÒ is a premier provider of business solutions addressing workplace comfort, with 57 locations in 50 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, retention of key management, national and regional weakness in non-residential construction activity, difficulty in obtaining debt financing or bonding, shortages of labor and specialty building materials, seasonal fluctuations in the demand for HVAC systems and the use of incorrect estimates for bidding a fixed price contract and other risks detailed in the Company’s reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.  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.