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 3, 2006
Comfort Systems USA, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware |
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1-13011 |
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76-0526487 |
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(IRS Employer |
777 Post Oak Boulevard, Suite 500 |
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77056 |
(Address of principal executive offices) |
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Registrants 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., a Delaware corporation (the Company) dated May 3, 2006 reporting the Companys financial results for the first quarter of 2006.
Item 8.01 Other Events
Attached and incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit 99.2 is a copy of a press release of the Companys dated May 3, 2006 reporting the Companys declaration of a quarterly dividend on the Companys common stock to shareholders of record as of the close of business on the record date May 31, 2006.
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 3, 2006 reporting the Companys financial results for the first quarter of 2006.
Exhibit 99.2 Press Release of Comfort Systems, USA, Inc. dated May 3, 2006 reporting the Companys declaration of a quarterly dividend on the Companys common stock to shareholders of record as of the close of business on the record date May 31, 2006.
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.
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COMFORT SYSTEMS USA, INC. |
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By: |
/s/ Trent McKenna |
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Trent T. McKenna, Vice President and |
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General Counsel |
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May 4, 2006 |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Description |
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99.1 |
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Exhibit 99.1 Press Release of Comfort Systems USA, Inc. dated May 3, 2006 reporting the Companys financial results for the first quarter of 2006. |
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99.2 |
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Exhibit 99.2 Press Release of Comfort Systems USA, Inc. dated May 3, 2006 reporting the Companys declaration of a quarterly dividend on the Companys common stock to shareholders of record as of the close of business on the record date May 31, 2006. |
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Exhibit 99.1
CONTACT: |
William George |
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Chief Financial Officer |
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777 Post Oak Blvd, Suite 500 |
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(713) 830-9600 |
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Houston, Texas 77056 |
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713-830-9600 |
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Fax 713-830-9696 |
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Strong Increases in Net Income and Revenues
Houston, TX May 3, 2006 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 $4,327,000 or $0.11 per diluted share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2006, as compared to net income of $529,000 or $0.01 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2005.
Bill Murdy, Comfort Systems USAs Chairman and CEO, said, Strong commercial construction market fundamentals and outstanding execution by our team members helped us post substantial same quarter increases in virtually all of our activity and profit measures. We are especially pleased to demonstrate outstanding improvement in earnings and revenues over the same quarter last year.
The Company reported revenues from continuing operations of $237,854,000 in the current quarter, an increase of 21.8% as compared to $195,260,000 in 2005. Following a very strong fourth quarter cash flow, the Company reported negative free cash flow of $15,428,000 in the current quarter which was funded entirely by existing cash balances. Backlog as of March 31, 2006 was a record $727,188,000, up 6.7% from $681,668,000, as of December 31, 2005.
Murdy continued, As in past first calendar quarters we made a sizeable investment in working capital as same store revenues increased substantially. Our cash metrics remain strong and we expect to translate our earnings into good cash performance as the year progresses.
Bill Murdy concluded, We remain optimistic that our strong backlog and expected industry fundamentals give us a solid foundation for continued strong results as 2006 progresses.
As previously announced, the Company will host a conference call to discuss its financial results and position in more depth on Thursday, May 4, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. Central Time. The call-in number for this conference call is 1-210-234-0008. A replay of the entire call will be available until 6:00 p.m. Central Time, Thursday, May 11, 2006 by calling 1-203-369-3390.
Comfort Systems USA is a premier provider of business solutions addressing workplace comfort, with 56 locations in 50 cities around the nation. For more information, visit the Companys 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 or regional weakness in non-residential construction activity, difficulty in obtaining or increased costs associated with 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, the
Companys backlog failing to translate into actual revenue or profits, errors in the Companys percentage of completion method of accounting, the result of competition in the Companys markets, the imposition of past and future liability from environmental, safety, and health regulations, and other risks detailed in the Companys 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.
(unaudited)
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Three Months Ended |
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March 31, |
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2006 |
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2005 |
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Revenues |
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$ 237,854 |
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100.0 |
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$ 195,260 |
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100.0 |
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Cost of services |
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201,010 |
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84.5 |
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167,884 |
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86.0 |
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Gross profit |
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36,844 |
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15.5 |
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27,376 |
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14.0 |
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SG&A |
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30,134 |
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12.7 |
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26,119 |
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13.4 |
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Gain on sale of assets |
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(16 |
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(29 |
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Income from operations |
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6,726 |
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2.8 |
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1,286 |
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0.7 |
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Interest expense (income), net |
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(492 |
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(0.2 |
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247 |
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Other expense (income) |
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(19 |
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Income before taxes |
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7,237 |
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1,049 |
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Income taxes |
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2,910 |
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497 |
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Income from continuing operations |
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4,327 |
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552 |
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Discontinued operations: |
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Operating loss, net of income tax expense of $8 |
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(23 |
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Net income |
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$ 4,327 |
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$ 529 |
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Income per share: |
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Basic- |
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Income from continuing operations |
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$ 0.11 |
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$ 0.01 |
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Discontinued operations- |
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Loss from operations |
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Net income |
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$ 0.11 |
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$ 0.01 |
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Diluted- |
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Income from continuing operations |
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$ 0.11 |
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$ 0.01 |
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Discontinued operations- |
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Loss from operations |
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Net income |
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$ 0.11 |
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$ 0.01 |
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Shares used in computing income per share: |
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Basic |
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39,857 |
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38,990 |
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Diluted |
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40,862 |
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40,062 |
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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):
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Net income |
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4,327 |
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529 |
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Discontinued operations |
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Income taxes |
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2,910 |
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497 |
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Other expense (income) |
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(19 |
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Interest expense (income), net |
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(492 |
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247 |
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Gain on sale of assets |
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(16 |
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(29 |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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1,258 |
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976 |
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Adjusted EBITDA |
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7,968 |
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2,233 |
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Note 1: The Company defines adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (Adjusted EBITDA) as net income, excluding discontinued operations, income taxes, other expense (income), interest expense (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 entitys 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.
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March 31, |
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December 31, |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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58,361 |
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55,593 |
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Accounts receivable, net |
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206,410 |
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197,121 |
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Receivable from sale of operations |
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23,800 |
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Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings |
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25,249 |
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22,992 |
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Assets related to discontinued operations |
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469 |
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506 |
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Other current assets |
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24,970 |
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25,387 |
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Total current assets |
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315,459 |
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325,399 |
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Property and equipment, net |
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13,547 |
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12,844 |
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Goodwill |
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62,954 |
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62,954 |
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Other noncurrent assets |
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7,180 |
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7,486 |
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Total assets |
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399,140 |
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$ |
408,683 |
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Current maturities of long-term debt |
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$ |
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Accounts payable |
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67,945 |
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72,154 |
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Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings |
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57,150 |
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53,440 |
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Liabilities related to discontinued operations |
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62 |
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Other current liabilities |
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55,451 |
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69,503 |
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Total current liabilities |
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180,608 |
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195,160 |
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Total liabilities |
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180,608 |
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195,160 |
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Total equity |
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218,532 |
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213,523 |
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Total liabilities and equity |
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399,140 |
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408,683 |
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Selected Cash Flow Data (in thousands) (unaudited):
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Cash flow from operating activities |
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Cash flow from investing activities |
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22,655 |
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(4,633 |
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Cash flow from financing activities |
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621 |
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52 |
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Cash flow from operating activities |
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$ |
(20,508 |
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Purchases of property and equipment |
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(2,049 |
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Proceeds from sales of property and equipment |
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109 |
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Taxes paid related to the sale of businesses |
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7,020 |
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Free cash flow |
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(15,428 |
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(7,436 |
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Note 1: Free cash flow is defined as cash flow from operating activities excluding items related to sale 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 entitys 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
CONTACT: |
William George |
777 Post Oak Blvd, Suite 500 |
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Chief Financial Officer |
Houston, Texas 77056 |
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(713) 830-9600 |
713-830-9600 |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Houston, TX May 3, 2006 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 a quarterly dividend of $.035 per share on Comfort Systems USA, Inc. common stock. The dividend is payable on June 20, 2006 to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 31, 2006.
Comfort Systems USAÒ is a premier provider of business solutions addressing workplace comfort, with 56 locations in 50 cities around the nation. For more information, visit the Companys 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 or regional weakness in non-residential construction activity, difficulty in obtaining or increased costs associated with 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, the Companys backlog failing to translate into actual revenue or profits, errors in the Companys percentage of completion method of accounting, the result of competition in the Companys markets, the imposition of past and future liability from environmental, safety, and health regulations, and other risks detailed in the Companys 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.