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EXHIBIT 99.1

FOR:
 
EMCOR GROUP, INC.
News Release
 
 
CONTACT:
 
R. Kevin Matz
Executive Vice President
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(203) 849-7938
 
 
 
 
 
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EMCOR GROUP, INC. REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL-YEAR 2016 RESULTS
 
 - Record Fourth Quarter Revenues of $1.95 Billion, 9.7% Increase Year-over-Year -
 - Record Full-Year Diluted EPS from Cont. Operations of $3.02, 11.0% Increase Year-over-Year -
 - Total Backlog of $3.90 Billion; 3.5% Increase Year-over-Year -
 - Announces 2017 Revenues and Diluted EPS Guidance -

NORWALK, CONNECTICUT, February 23, 2017 - EMCOR Group, Inc. (NYSE: EME) today reported results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2016.

For the fourth quarter of 2016, net income from continuing operations attributable to EMCOR was $42.2 million, or $0.69 per diluted share, compared to $50.4 million, or $0.80 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2015. Excluding an impairment charge detailed below, non-GAAP net income from continuing operations was $43.7 million, or $0.72 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of 2016. Revenues for the fourth quarter of 2016 totaled $1.95 billion, an increase of 9.7%, compared to $1.78 billion in the fourth quarter 2015.

Operating income for the fourth quarter of 2016 was $74.5 million, or 3.8% of revenues, compared to operating income of $84.1 million, or 4.7% of revenues, in the fourth quarter of 2015. Included in the operating income for the fourth quarter of 2016 was an impairment charge of $2.4 million. Excluding this impairment charge, non-GAAP operating income in the fourth quarter of 2016 was $76.9 million, or 3.9% of revenues. Included in both GAAP and non-GAAP operating income for the fourth quarter of 2016 was a $20.5 million project loss associated with a contract dispute on a completed project within our U.S. Mechanical Construction segment.

Please see the attached tables for a reconciliation of non-GAAP operating income, non-GAAP net income from continuing operations and non-GAAP diluted earnings per share from continuing operations to the comparable GAAP figures.

Selling, general and administrative expenses for the 2016 fourth quarter were $194.9 million, or 10.0% of revenues, compared to $168.5 million, or 9.5% of revenues, in the fourth quarter of 2015.




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EMCOR Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year Results
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Backlog as of December 31, 2016 was $3.90 billion, an increase of 3.5% from $3.77 billion at the end of the fourth quarter of 2015. Total domestic backlog grew $107.3 million year-over-year and backlog in our U.K. Building Services segment increased $24.4 million. Year-over-year growth in backlog in our U.S. Mechanical Construction and U.S. Electrical Construction segments more than offset declines in our U.S. Building Services and U.S. Industrial Services segments. From an end-market perspective, backlog growth in the commercial, healthcare, industrial and water & wastewater markets was partially offset by declines in the institutional, transportation and hospitality sectors.

Tony Guzzi, President and Chief Executive Officer of EMCOR, commented, “The Company delivered record revenues and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations in the 2016 full-year period, with growth of 12% and 14%, respectively, excluding transaction expenses and an impairment charge. This was driven by double-digit revenue growth in our combined U.S. businesses, with strong operating income contributions from our U.S. Electrical Construction segment and our U.S. Industrial Services segment and bottom-line growth from our U.K. business. We are particularly pleased with these results given the obstacles that were presented throughout the year, including the losses incurred from several large scale projects in both of our U.S. Construction segments, with respect to which we are seeking recovery.”

Mr. Guzzi added, “In the quarter, our U.S. Electrical Construction segment, a standout in the quarter, delivered a 111% increase in operating income, with over 200 basis points of operating margin expansion. While revenues increased 9.4% in our U.S. Mechanical Construction segment for the quarter, this revenue growth unfortunately did not lead to a corresponding increase in segment profitability. This was due to the execution of a fast-paced process facility project that resulted in a $20.5 million loss due to a contract dispute at the completion of our work. Our U.S. Building Services segment reported an exceptional quarter, with operating income increasing by 35% on a 120 basis point margin expansion, driven by strong performance in its mobile mechanical services operations. Our U.S. Industrial Services segment’s operating income was essentially flat for the quarter; however, for the year, revenues and operating income increased close to 16% and 38%, respectively, on the strength of a significant field services capital project. Lastly, our U.K. segment was able to expand operating margins by 70 basis points in the quarter.”

Revenues for the 2016 full-year period increased 12.4% to $7.55 billion, compared to $6.72 billion for the 2015 full-year period. Net income from continuing operations attributable to EMCOR for the 2016 full-year period was $185.1 million, or $3.02 per diluted share, compared to $172.3 million, or $2.72 per diluted share, in the prior year. Excluding transaction expenses and the impairment charge recorded in the fourth quarter, non-GAAP net income from continuing operations attributable to EMCOR in the 2016 full-year period was $188.9 million, or $3.09 per diluted share.

Operating income for the 2016 full-year period was $308.5 million, or 4.1% of revenues, compared to $287.1 million, or 4.3% of revenues, in the 2015 full-year period. Included in operating income for the 2016 full-year period were $3.8 million of transaction expenses related to the Ardent acquisition and a $2.4 million impairment charge. Excluding the aforementioned expenses, non-GAAP operating income in the 2016 full-year period was $314.7 million, or 4.2% of revenues.





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EMCOR Reports Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year Results
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Please see the attached tables for a reconciliation of non-GAAP operating income, non-GAAP net income from continuing operations and non-GAAP diluted earnings per share from continuing operations to the comparable GAAP figures.

For the 2016 full-year period, selling, general and administrative expenses were $725.5 million, or 9.6% of revenues, compared to $656.6 million, or 9.8% of revenues, in the 2015 full-year period.

Based on the favorable backlog mix and assuming continued improvement in market conditions, EMCOR expects full-year 2017 revenues to be between $7.5 billion and $7.6 billion, and full-year 2017 diluted earnings per share from continuing operations to be in the range of $3.10 to $3.50.

Mr. Guzzi concluded, “After a solid 2016, we are encouraged by our prospects as we look to 2017 and beyond. Our backlog continues to expand despite record revenues, and we are especially pleased with the strong pipeline in our U.S. Construction segments. We remain optimistic that the non-residential construction market will continue to improve in 2017, and we are well positioned to capture our share of the market. Our healthy balance sheet continues to provide us with the flexibility to pursue strategic acquisitions while returning capital to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends.”

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 website at www.emcorgroup.com.

EMCOR Group's fourth quarter conference call will be available live via internet broadcast today, Thursday, February 23, at 10:30 AM Eastern Standard Time. The live call may be accessed through the Company's website at www.emcorgroup.com.

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 2016 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)

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

 
 
(Unaudited)
 
 
 
 
 
 
For the three months ended December 31,
 
For the twelve months ended December 31,
 
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
Revenues
 
$
1,949,964

 
$
1,777,826

 
$
7,551,524

 
$
6,718,726

Cost of sales
 
1,677,995

 
1,525,205

 
6,513,662

 
5,774,247

Gross profit
 
271,969

 
252,621

 
1,037,862

 
944,479

Selling, general and administrative expenses
 
194,884

 
168,456

 
725,538

 
656,573

Restructuring expenses
 
167

 
82

 
1,438

 
824

Impairment loss on identifiable intangible assets
 
2,428

 

 
2,428

 

Operating income
 
74,490

 
84,083

 
308,458

 
287,082

Interest expense
 
(3,654
)
 
(2,282
)
 
(12,627
)
 
(8,932
)
Interest income
 
145

 
158

 
663

 
673

Income from continuing operations before income taxes
 
70,981

 
81,959

 
296,494

 
278,823

Income tax provision
 
28,536

 
31,584

 
111,199

 
106,256

Income from continuing operations
 
42,445

 
50,375

 
185,295

 
172,567

(Loss) income from discontinued operation, net of income taxes
 
(1,558
)
 
679

 
(3,142
)
 
(60
)
Net income including noncontrolling interests
 
40,887

 
51,054

 
182,153

 
172,507

Less: Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
 
(211
)
 
12

 
(218
)
 
(221
)
Net income attributable to EMCOR Group, Inc.
 
$
40,676

 
$
51,066

 
$
181,935

 
$
172,286

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic earnings (loss) per common share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
From continuing operations
 
$
0.70

 
$
0.81

 
$
3.05

 
$
2.74

From discontinued operation
 
$
(0.03
)
 
$
0.01

 
$
(0.05
)
 
$
(0.00
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
From continuing operations
 
$
0.69

 
$
0.80

 
$
3.02

 
$
2.72

From discontinued operation
 
$
(0.03
)
 
$
0.01

 
$
(0.05
)
 
$
(0.00
)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average shares of common stock outstanding:
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
   Basic
 
60,479,635

 
62,398,915

 
60,769,808

 
62,789,120

   Diluted
 
60,956,004

 
62,909,269

 
61,206,792

 
63,307,512

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Dividends declared per common share
 
$
0.08

 
$
0.08

 
$
0.32

 
$
0.32









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

 
 
December 31,
2016
 
December 31,
2015
ASSETS
 
 
 
 
Current assets:
 
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
 
$
464,617

 
$
486,831

Accounts receivable, net
 
1,495,431

 
1,359,862

Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts
 
130,697

 
117,734

Inventories
 
37,426

 
37,545

Prepaid expenses and other
 
82,676

 
64,140

Total current assets
 
2,210,847

 
2,066,112

Investments, notes and other long-term receivables
 
8,792

 
8,359

Property, plant & equipment, net
 
127,951

 
122,018

Goodwill
 
979,628

 
843,170

Identifiable intangible assets, net
 
487,398

 
472,834

Other assets
 
79,554

 
30,164

Total assets
 
$
3,894,170

 
$
3,542,657

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
 
 

 
 

Current liabilities:
 
 

 
 

Current maturities of long-term debt and capital lease obligations
 
$
15,030

 
$
17,541

Accounts payable
 
501,213

 
488,251

Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts
 
489,242

 
429,235

Accrued payroll and benefits
 
310,514

 
268,033

Other accrued expenses and liabilities
 
195,775

 
209,361

Total current liabilities
 
1,511,774

 
1,412,421

Borrowings under revolving credit facility
 
125,000

 

Long-term debt and capital lease obligations
 
283,296

 
297,559

Other long-term obligations
 
436,158

 
352,621

Total liabilities
 
2,356,228

 
2,062,601

Equity:
 
 

 
 

Total EMCOR Group, Inc. stockholders’ equity
 
1,537,089

 
1,476,711

Noncontrolling interests
 
853

 
3,345

Total equity
 
1,537,942

 
1,480,056

Total liabilities and equity
 
$
3,894,170

 
$
3,542,657














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EMCOR GROUP, INC.
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For the Twelve Months Ended December 31, 2016 and 2015
(In thousands)
 
 
2016
 
2015
Cash flows - operating activities:
 
 
 
 
Net income including noncontrolling interests
 
$
182,153

 
$
172,507

Depreciation and amortization
 
38,881

 
36,294

Amortization of identifiable intangible assets
 
40,908

 
37,895

Deferred income taxes
 
(8,108
)
 
(10,300
)
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation
 
(2,546
)
 
(1,663
)
Equity income from unconsolidated entities
 
(1,569
)
 
(2,883
)
Other non-cash items
 
17,789

 
11,932

Distributions from unconsolidated entities
 
1,247

 
3,352

Changes in operating assets and liabilities, excluding the effect of businesses acquired
 
(4,194
)
 
19,532

Net cash provided by operating activities
 
264,561

 
266,666

Cash flows - investing activities:
 
 

 
 

Payments for acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired
 
(232,947
)
 
(28,195
)
Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment
 
2,023

 
3,847

Purchase of property, plant and equipment
 
(39,648
)
 
(35,460
)
Investments in and advances to unconsolidated entities and joint ventures
 
(99
)
 

Net cash used in investing activities
 
(270,671
)
 
(59,808
)
Cash flows - financing activities:
 
 

 
 

Proceeds from revolving credit facility
 
220,000

 

Repayments of revolving credit facility
 
(95,000
)
 

Borrowings from long-term debt
 
400,000

 

Repayments of long-term debt and debt issuance costs
 
(417,990
)
 
(17,514
)
Repayments of capital lease obligations
 
(1,384
)
 
(2,737
)
Dividends paid to stockholders
 
(19,454
)
 
(20,095
)
Repurchase of common stock
 
(94,221
)
 
(104,330
)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
 
741

 
3,836

Payments to satisfy minimum tax withholding
 
(4,225
)
 
(3,866
)
Issuance of common stock under employee stock purchase plan
 
4,814

 
4,223

Payments for contingent consideration arrangements
 

 
(403
)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests
 
(2,710
)
 
(10,250
)
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation
 

 
1,663

Net cash used in financing activities
 
(9,429
)
 
(149,473
)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
 
(6,675
)
 
(2,610
)
(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
 
(22,214
)
 
54,775

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
 
486,831

 
432,056

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
 
$
464,617

 
$
486,831












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EMCOR GROUP, INC.
SEGMENT INFORMATION
(In thousands)

 
 
(Unaudited)
 
 
For the three months ended December 31,
 
 
2016
 
2015
Revenues from unrelated entities:
 
 
 
 
United States electrical construction and facilities services
 
$
476,929

 
$
357,557

United States mechanical construction and facilities services
 
722,245

 
660,212

United States building services
 
438,539

 
435,870

United States industrial services
 
237,251

 
222,246

Total United States operations
 
1,874,964

 
1,675,885

United Kingdom building services
 
75,000

 
101,941

Total worldwide operations
 
$
1,949,964

 
$
1,777,826

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
For the twelve months ended December 31,
 
 
2016
 
2015
Revenues from unrelated entities:
 
 

 
 

United States electrical construction and facilities services
 
$
1,704,403

 
$
1,367,142

United States mechanical construction and facilities services
 
2,661,763

 
2,312,763

United States building services
 
1,791,787

 
1,739,259

United States industrial services
 
1,067,315

 
922,085

Total United States operations
 
7,225,268

 
6,341,249

United Kingdom building services
 
326,256

 
377,477

Total worldwide operations
 
$
7,551,524

 
$
6,718,726

























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EMCOR GROUP, INC.
SEGMENT INFORMATION
(In thousands)
 
 
 
(Unaudited)
 
 
For the three months ended December 31,
 
 
2016
 
2015
Operating income (loss):
 
 
 
 
United States electrical construction and facilities services
 
$
31,116

 
$
14,746

United States mechanical construction and facilities services
 
32,238

 
58,497

United States building services
 
21,009

 
15,588

United States industrial services
 
11,245

 
11,881

Total United States operations
 
95,608

 
100,712

United Kingdom building services
 
2,786

 
3,064

Corporate administration
 
(21,309
)
 
(19,611
)
Restructuring expenses
 
(167
)
 
(82
)
Impairment loss on identifiable intangible assets
 
(2,428
)
 

Total worldwide operations
 
74,490

 
84,083

Other corporate items:
 
 

 
 
Interest expense
 
(3,654
)
 
(2,282
)
Interest income
 
145

 
158

Income from continuing operations before income taxes
 
$
70,981

 
$
81,959

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
For the twelve months ended December 31,
 
 
2016
 
2015
Operating income (loss):
 
 

 
 

United States electrical construction and facilities services
 
$
101,761

 
$
82,225

United States mechanical construction and facilities services
 
133,742

 
138,688

United States building services
 
75,770

 
70,532

United States industrial services
 
77,845

 
56,469

Total United States operations
 
389,118

 
347,914

United Kingdom building services
 
11,946

 
11,634

Corporate administration
 
(88,740
)
 
(71,642
)
Restructuring expenses
 
(1,438
)
 
(824
)
Impairment loss on identifiable intangible assets
 
(2,428
)
 

Total worldwide operations
 
308,458

 
287,082

Other corporate items:
 
 
 
 
Interest expense
 
(12,627
)
 
(8,932
)
Interest income
 
663

 
673

Income from continuing operations before income taxes
 
$
296,494

 
$
278,823








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EMCOR GROUP, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF 2016 AND 2015 OPERATING INCOME
(In thousands) (Unaudited)

In our press release, we provide actual 2016 and 2015 fourth quarter and year-to-date December 31, 2016 and 2015 operating income.  The following table provides a reconciliation between 2016 and 2015 operating income based on non-GAAP measures to the most direct comparable GAAP measures.


 
 
For the three months ended December 31,
 
For the twelve months ended December 31,
 
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
GAAP operating income
 
$
74,490

 
$
84,083

 
$
308,458

 
$
287,082

Transaction expenses related to the acquisition of Ardent
 

 

 
3,838

 

Impairment loss on identifiable intangible assets
 
2,428

 

 
2,428

 

Non-GAAP operating income, excluding Ardent transaction expenses and impairment loss on identifiable intangible assets
 
$
76,918

 
$
84,083

 
$
314,724

 
$
287,082






































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EMCOR GROUP, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF 2016 AND 2015 NET INCOME
(In thousands) (Unaudited)

In our press release, we provide actual 2016 and 2015 fourth quarter and year-to-date December 31, 2016 and 2015 net income from continuing operations attributable to EMCOR Group, Inc.  The following table provides a reconciliation between 2016 and 2015 net income from continuing operations attributable to EMCOR Group, Inc. based on non-GAAP measures to the most direct comparable GAAP measures.

 
 
For the three months ended December 31,
 
For the twelve months ended December 31,
 
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
GAAP net income from continuing operations attributable to EMCOR Group, Inc. (1)
 
$
42,234

 
$
50,387

 
$
185,077

 
$
172,346

Transaction expenses related to the acquisition of Ardent (2)
 

 

 
2,328

 

Impairment loss on identifiable intangible assets (3)
 
1,473

 

 
1,473

 

Non-GAAP net income from continuing operations attributable to EMCOR Group, Inc., excluding Ardent transaction expenses and impairment loss on identifiable intangible assets
 
$
43,707

 
$
50,387

 
$
188,878

 
$
172,346


(1) Amount is income from continuing operations less net income attributable to noncontrolling interest.
(2) Amount is net of tax effect of $1.5 million in the 2016 year-to-date period.
(3) Amount is net of tax effect of $1.0 million in the 2016 quarter and year-to-date periods.































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EMCOR GROUP, INC.
RECONCILIATION OF 2016 AND 2015 DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE FIGURES
(Unaudited)

In our press release, we provide actual 2016 and 2015 fourth quarter and year-to-date December 31, 2016 and 2015 diluted earnings per share from continuing operations.  The following table provides a reconciliation between 2016 and 2015 EPS based on non-GAAP measures to the most direct comparable GAAP measures.


 
 
For the three months ended December 31,
 
For the twelve months ended December 31,
 
 
2016
 
2015
 
2016
 
2015
GAAP diluted earnings per common share from continuing operations
 
$
0.69

 
$
0.80

 
$
3.02

 
$
2.72

Transaction expenses related to the acquisition of Ardent (1)
 

 

 
0.04

 

Impairment loss on identifiable intangible assets (2)
 
0.02

 

 
0.02

 

Non-GAAP diluted earnings per common share from continuing operations, excluding Ardent transaction expenses and impairment loss on identifiable intangible assets
 
$
0.72

 
$
0.80

 
$
3.09

 
$
2.72


(1) Amount is net of tax effect of $1.5 million in the 2016 year-to-date period.
(2) Amount is net of tax effect of $1.0 million in the 2016 quarter and year-to-date periods.









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