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EXHIBIT 99.1


FOR:
 
EMCOR GROUP, INC.
News Release
 
 
CONTACT:
 
R. Kevin Matz
Executive Vice President
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EMCOR GROUP, INC. REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2015 RESULTS
 
 - Backlog Increased 11.0% Year-Over-Year to $3.74 Billion -
 - First Quarter Diluted EPS from Continuing Operations of $0.52 -
 - Company Reiterates 2015 Guidance -

NORWALK, CONNECTICUT, April 30, 2015 - EMCOR Group, Inc. (NYSE: EME) today reported results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2015.
    
For the first quarter of 2015, net income from continuing operations attributable to EMCOR was $33.2 million, or $0.52 per diluted share, compared to net income from continuing operations of $43.3 million, or $0.64 per diluted share, in the first quarter of 2014. Revenues in the first quarter of 2015 were $1.59 billion, approximately the same as revenues in the year ago period.

Operating income for the first quarter of 2015 was $55.3 million, or 3.5% of revenues. Operating income for the first quarter of 2014 was $72.1 million, or 4.5% of revenues. Selling, general and administrative expenses for the 2015 first quarter were $161.6 million, or 10.2% of revenues, compared to $143.9 million, or 9.0% of revenues, in the year ago period.

The Company's income tax rate in the 2015 first quarter was 37.9%, compared to an income tax rate of 37.7% in the year ago period.

Backlog as of March 31, 2015 was $3.74 billion, an increase of 11.0% from $3.37 billion at the end of the 2014 first quarter. Domestic backlog grew by $380 million, reflecting backlog growth in our U.S. Electrical and Mechanical Construction segments, slightly offset by declines in backlog in our U.S. Building Services and U.S. Industrial Services segments. Backlog growth in the commercial, transportation, industrial, water/wastewater and hospitality/gaming sectors was offset by declines in backlog in the healthcare and institutional sectors. Total backlog of $3.74 billion as of March 31, 2015 increased by 2.8% from $3.63 billion as of December 31, 2014.



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EMCOR Reports First Quarter Results
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Tony Guzzi, President and Chief Executive Officer of EMCOR Group commented, “The first quarter proved to be more challenging than we had originally anticipated as we encountered two external factors beyond our control: refinery turnaround project deferrals in our U.S. Industrial Services segment, as a result of the refinery operators’ strike, and the extreme cold weather which caused reduced work days in certain areas of the country in our U.S. Electrical Construction, Mechanical Construction and Building Services segments. Moving forward, the outlook for our businesses remains very positive as we generated impressive backlog growth and a strong book to bill in the quarter. As most end markets we serve steadily improve, we remain optimistic about increased revenues and profits as the year progresses.”
Mr. Guzzi added, “Our U.S. Building Services segment had a strong quarter, despite a tough comparison to the first quarter last year, led by improved performance in our Mobile Mechanical Services operations. Our U.S. Mechanical Construction segment performed well, increasing operating income while growing backlog in the quarter. Our U.S. Electrical Construction segment had a weaker quarter compared to last year’s first quarter but based on its increased backlog, we expect its performance to improve as the year advances.”
 
Mr. Guzzi concluded, “Our diverse backlog grew in most of our market sectors and is a strong indicator that our businesses are strengthening. We are confident in our ability to achieve our 2015 financial objectives, which should be favorably impacted by anticipated accelerated construction revenue growth, by margin expansion in our U.S. Building Services segment, and by our overall strong backlog. We remain focused on pursuing opportunities to invest in our future growth, maintaining a liquid and strong balance sheet, and delivering value to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends.”

The Company stated that, based on the current size and mix of its backlog and assuming improvement in current market conditions, it continues to expect 2015 revenues to be approximately $6.6 billion. Also, the Company continues to expect diluted earnings per share from continuing operations to be between $2.65 to $2.95.

EMCOR Group, Inc. is a Fortune 500 leader in mechanical and electrical construction services, industrial and energy infrastructure and building services. This press release and other press releases may be viewed at the Company’s Web site at www.emcorgroup.com.

EMCOR Group's first quarter conference call will be available live via internet broadcast today, Thursday, April 30, at 10:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time. You can access the live call through the Home Page of the Company's Web site at www.emcorgroup.com.
 









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EMCOR Reports First Quarter Results
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This release may contain certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Reform Act of 1995. Any such comments are based upon information available to EMCOR management and its perception thereof, as of this date, and EMCOR assumes no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements may include statements regarding market opportunities, market share growth, gross profit, backlog mix, projects with varying profit margins, and selling, general and administrative expenses. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements. Accordingly these statements are no guarantee of future performance. Such risk and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, adverse effects of general economic conditions, changes in the political environment, changes in the specific markets for EMCOR's services, adverse business conditions, availability of adequate levels of surety bonding, increased competition, unfavorable labor productivity and mix of business. Certain of the risks and factors associated with EMCOR's business are also discussed in the Company's 2014 Form 10-K and in other reports filed from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All these risks and factors should be taken into account in evaluating any forward-looking statements.

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EMCOR GROUP, INC.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
(In thousands, except share and per share information)
(Unaudited)

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

 
 
For the three months ended March 31,
 
 
 
2015
 
2014
 
Revenues
 
$
1,589,187

 
$
1,590,539

 
Cost of sales
 
1,372,258

 
1,374,336

 
Gross profit
 
216,929

 
216,203

 
Selling, general and administrative expenses
 
161,591

 
143,854

 
Restructuring expenses
 
8

 
225

 
Operating income
 
55,330

 
72,124

 
Interest expense
 
(2,216
)
 
(2,248
)
 
Interest income
 
176

 
234

 
Income from continuing operations before income taxes
 
53,290

 
70,110

 
Income tax provision
 
20,225

 
26,227

 
Income from continuing operations
 
33,065

 
43,883

 
Loss from discontinued operation, net of income taxes
 
(355
)
 
(2,041
)
 
Net income including noncontrolling interests
 
32,710

 
41,842

 
Less: Net loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests
 
139

 
(581
)
 
Net income attributable to EMCOR Group, Inc.
 
$
32,849

 
$
41,261

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic earnings (loss) per common share:
 
 
 
 
 
From continuing operations
 
$
0.53

 
$
0.64

 
From discontinued operation
 
$
(0.01
)
 
$
(0.03
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share:
 
 
 
 
 
From continuing operations
 
$
0.52

 
$
0.64

 
From discontinued operation
 
$
(0.00
)
 
$
(0.03
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Amounts attributable to EMCOR Group, Inc. common stockholders:
 
 
 
 
 
Net income from continuing operations attributable to EMCOR Group, Inc.
 
$
33,204

 
$
43,302

 
Loss from discontinued operation, net of income taxes
 
(355
)
 
(2,041
)
 
Net income attributable to EMCOR Group, Inc.
 
$
32,849

 
$
41,261

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding:
 
 

 
 
 
   Basic
 
63,058,911

 
67,188,577

 
   Diluted
 
63,611,011

 
68,001,205

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Dividends declared per common share
 
$
0.08

 
$
0.08

 





EMCOR GROUP, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands)

 
 
March 31, 2015
(Unaudited)
 
December 31,
2014
ASSETS
 
 
 
 
Current assets:
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
368,894

 
$
432,056

Accounts receivable, net
 
1,230,581

 
1,234,187

Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts
 
119,139

 
103,201

Inventories
 
46,346

 
46,854

Prepaid expenses and other
 
62,333

 
70,305

Total current assets
 
1,827,293

 
1,886,603

Investments, notes and other long-term receivables
 
6,029

 
9,122

Property, plant & equipment, net
 
118,274

 
122,178

Goodwill
 
834,102

 
834,102

Identifiable intangible assets, net
 
492,599

 
502,060

Other assets
 
37,285

 
34,902

Total assets
 
$
3,315,582

 
$
3,388,967

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
 
 

 
 

Current liabilities:
 
 

 
 

Borrowings under revolving credit facility
 
$

 
$

Current maturities of long-term debt and capital lease obligations
 
18,680

 
19,041

Accounts payable
 
410,566

 
460,478

Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts
 
368,766

 
368,555

Accrued payroll and benefits
 
217,454

 
245,854

Other accrued expenses and liabilities
 
197,412

 
189,489

Total current liabilities
 
1,212,878

 
1,283,417

Long-term debt and capital lease obligations
 
311,302

 
316,399

Other long-term obligations
 
357,928

 
359,764

Total liabilities
 
1,882,108

 
1,959,580

Equity:
 
 

 
 

Total EMCOR Group, Inc. stockholders’ equity
 
1,427,739

 
1,416,013

Noncontrolling interests
 
5,735

 
13,374

Total equity
 
1,433,474

 
1,429,387

Total liabilities and equity
 
$
3,315,582

 
$
3,388,967












EMCOR GROUP, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2015 and 2014
(In thousands) (Unaudited)

 
 
2015
 
2014
Cash flows - operating activities:
 
 
 
 
Net income including noncontrolling interests
 
$
32,710

 
$
41,842

Depreciation and amortization
 
8,762

 
8,867

Amortization of identifiable intangible assets
 
9,461

 
9,504

Deferred income taxes
 
732

 
4,513

Loss on sale of subsidiary
 

 
596

Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation
 
(955
)
 
(4,869
)
Equity (income) loss from unconsolidated entities
 
(470
)
 
460

Other non-cash items
 
3,259

 
1,038

Distributions from unconsolidated entities
 
3,316

 
72

Changes in operating assets and liabilities
 
(74,636
)
 
(86,339
)
Net cash used in operating activities
 
(17,821
)
 
(24,316
)
Cash flows - investing activities:
 
 

 
 

Proceeds from sale of subsidiary
 

 
1,121

Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment
 
1,571

 
931

Purchase of property, plant and equipment
 
(6,936
)
 
(8,073
)
Investments in and advances to unconsolidated entities and joint ventures
 

 
(300
)
Net cash used in investing activities
 
(5,365
)
 
(6,321
)
Cash flows - financing activities:
 
 

 
 

Repayments of long-term debt
 
(4,380
)
 
(4,377
)
Repayments of capital lease obligations
 
(985
)
 
(491
)
Dividends paid to stockholders
 
(5,039
)
 
(5,353
)
Repurchase of common stock
 
(21,148
)
 

Proceeds from exercise of stock options
 
1,368

 
3,974

Payments to satisfy minimum tax withholding
 
(1,959
)
 
(1,481
)
Issuance of common stock under employee stock purchase plan
 
1,018

 
866

Payments for contingent consideration arrangements
 
(121
)
 

Distributions to noncontrolling interests
 
(7,500
)
 
(900
)
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation
 
955

 
4,869

Net cash used in financing activities
 
(37,791
)
 
(2,893
)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
 
(2,185
)
 
385

Decrease in cash and cash equivalents
 
(63,162
)
 
(33,145
)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
 
432,056

 
439,813

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
 
$
368,894

 
$
406,668












EMCOR GROUP, INC.
SEGMENT INFORMATION
(In thousands) (Unaudited)

 
 
For the three months ended March 31,
 
 
2015
 
2014
Revenues from unrelated entities:
 
 
 
 
United States electrical construction and facilities services
 
$
318,994

 
$
308,136

United States mechanical construction and facilities services
 
511,026

 
513,011

United States building services
 
439,492

 
448,044

United States industrial services
 
232,725

 
231,958

Total United States operations
 
1,502,237

 
1,501,149

United Kingdom building services
 
86,950

 
89,390

Total worldwide operations
 
$
1,589,187

 
$
1,590,539

 
 
 
 
 

 
 
For the three months ended March 31,
 
 
2015
 
2014
Operating income (loss):
 
 
 
 
United States electrical construction and facilities services
 
$
16,674

 
$
21,655

United States mechanical construction and facilities services
 
20,901

 
19,106

United States building services
 
20,978

 
20,298

United States industrial services
 
12,833

 
23,394

Total United States operations
 
71,386

 
84,453

United Kingdom building services
 
2,378

 
3,363

Corporate administration
 
(18,426
)
 
(15,467
)
Restructuring expenses
 
(8
)
 
(225
)
Total worldwide operations
 
55,330

 
72,124

Other corporate items:
 
 

 
 
Interest expense
 
(2,216
)
 
(2,248
)
Interest income
 
176

 
234

Income from continuing operations before income taxes
 
$
53,290

 
$
70,110

 
 
 
 
 










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