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Dec 09,2013

ABM Industries Announces 2013 Fourth Quarter Financial Results

Acquisitions and Organic Growth Increase Revenue by 14%

Reported EPS of $0.43; Adjusted EPS of $0.48

Increases Quarterly Dividend

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- ABM (NYSE:ABM), a leading provider of facility solutions, today announced financial results for the fiscal 2013 fourth quarter that ended October 31, 2013.

                       
Three Months Ended Year Ended
($ in millions, except per share data) October 31, Increase October 31, Increase
(unaudited)     2013       2012   (Decrease)   2013       2012     (Decrease)
                                 
Revenues   $ 1,236.8     $ 1,090.0   13.5 % $ 4,809.3     $ 4,300.3     11.8 %
                                 
Income from continuing operations $ 24.2 $ 27.7 (12.6 )% $ 72.9 $ 62.7 16.3 %
 
Income from continuing operations per diluted share   $ 0.43     $ 0.50   (14.0 )% $ 1.30     $ 1.14     14.0 %
                                 
Adjusted income from continuing operations $ 27.0 $ 27.7 (2.5 )% $ 85.0 $ 76.1 11.7 %
 
Adjusted income from continuing operations per diluted share   $ 0.48     $ 0.50   (4.0 )% $ 1.52     $ 1.39     9.4 %
                                 
Net income $ 24.2 $ 27.7 (12.6 )% $ 72.9 $ 62.6 16.5 %
 
Net income per diluted share   $ 0.43     $ 0.50   (14.0 )% $ 1.30     $ 1.14     14.0 %
 
                                 
Net cash provided by operating activities   $ 51.0     $ 66.8   (23.7 )% $ 135.3     $ 150.6     (10.2 )%
                                 
Adjusted EBITDA   $ 58.1     $ 50.2   15.7 % $ 205.9     $ 176.4     16.7 %
 

(This release refers to non-GAAP financial measures described as "Adjusted EBITDA", "Adjusted income from continuing operations", and "Adjusted income from continuing operations per diluted share" (or "Adjusted EPS"). Refer to the accompanying financial schedules for supplemental financial data and corresponding reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to certain GAAP financial measures.)

 

Executive Summary:

  • Revenues were $1.2 billion in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013, up 13.5% compared to $1.09 billion last year, due to $110.8 million in contributions from recent acquisitions and $36.0 million, or 3.3%, in organic growth.
  • Janitorial and Security segments achieved organic growth of 4.1% and 3.9%, respectively, from new business and increased scope of work with existing clients.
  • Building & Energy Solutions segment, excluding government business, delivered strong organic growth of 26.7% due primarily to new bundled energy solutions contracts.
  • Adjusted income from continuing operations for the fiscal 2013 fourth quarter was $0.48 per diluted share compared to $0.50 per diluted share in the prior year. In the fiscal 2012 fourth quarter, the Company recognized an $0.11 benefit from a discrete tax item compared to a $0.04 benefit from discrete tax items in the fourth quarter of 2013.
  • Adjusted EBITDA increased 15.7% to $58.1 million as a result of contributions from recent acquisitions and new business.
  • Outstanding borrowings under the Company's credit facility decreased by $34 million in the fourth quarter to $315 million.

Fourth Quarter Results and Recent Events

"The fourth quarter exceeded our expectations and we have delivered an outstanding year of double digit revenue and operating profit growth, driven by acquisitions and strong organic performance across our Janitorial, Facility Services, Security and Building & Energy Solutions segments," said ABM's president and chief executive officer Henrik Slipsager. "Our financial results reflect the success of our strategies to focus on key industry verticals and mobile and on-demand businesses and realign our infrastructure and operations. In the fourth quarter, revenues increased 13.5% and organic revenues, excluding the government business, grew approximately 3.9%. We posted a record fourth quarter in our Janitorial segment, with a 4.1% increase in organic revenues due to significant new business wins and tag sales. Operating profit continued to be impacted by initial costs associated with new contracts, which adversely affected the year-over-year comparison. Our Building & Energy Solutions segment continues to gain sales momentum, with organic growth of 26.7% in the fourth quarter, excluding acquisitions and the government business, as we continue to benefit from our investments in our healthcare vertical and help clients reduce their energy and operating costs through bundled energy solutions. We also continue to be pleased with the companies acquired earlier this fiscal year and all are performing at, or above, expectations. In particular, Air Serv had a strong finish to the year, with top-line growth significantly above our outlook."

Slipsager continued, "Adjusted income of $0.48 from continuing operations for the fourth quarter exceeded our expectations but was down slightly on a year-over-year basis. The contributions from new business and acquisitions were offset by initial costs associated with new contracts in our Janitorial and Air Serv businesses. In addition, the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013, included a $0.04 benefit from discrete tax items, compared to an $0.11 benefit from a discrete tax item in fiscal 2012 fourth quarter. The effective tax rate for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013 was 33.9%, compared to 21.8% in the prior year. Adjusted EBITDA increased 15.7% to $58.1 million in the quarter, and for the first time in the Company's history, we surpassed $200 million in Adjusted EBITDA with a total of $205.9 million for the fiscal year."

James Lusk, executive vice president and chief financial officer, added, "As a result of our continued strong free cash flow, we reduced debt levels by $33 million from the third quarter despite making two acquisitions, and we continue to reward shareholders through our quarterly cash dividend. We ended fiscal 2013 with $315 million in borrowings under our credit facility and have paid down over $100 million of the approximately $200 million borrowed in early fiscal 2013 to fund acquisitions."

Interest expense for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013 was $3.2 million, an increase from $2.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2012 due to higher average borrowings on the Company's credit facility to fund acquisitions.

Fiscal 2013 Results

The Company reported record revenues of $4.81 billion for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2013, an 11.8% increase compared to year-ago revenues of $4.30 billion as a result of strategic acquisitions and organic growth of 2.1%. Excluding our Government business and acquisitions, revenue grew 3.1% compared to fiscal 2012.

Income from continuing operations for the fiscal year 2013 was $72.9 million, or $1.30 per diluted share, compared to $62.7 million, or $1.14 per diluted share, for the fiscal year 2012.

Adjusted income from continuing operations for the fiscal year 2013 was $85.0 million, or $1.52 per diluted share, compared to $76.1 million, or $1.39 per diluted share, for the fiscal year 2012. The increase of $8.9 million is primarily the result of strong organic growth and solid performances from acquisitions and Building & Energy Solutions as well as lower payroll and payroll related expenses as a result of one less working day, partially offset by higher initial costs on new contracts and sales and marketing costs associated with the Company's growth initiatives as well as lower benefits from discrete tax items.

Slipsager concluded, "We are very pleased with our execution against plan in fiscal 2013 and with the progress we have made in realigning our infrastructure. Operations across all business segments continue to be sharply focused on key verticals and integrating our offerings so that clients can better take advantage of our wide-ranging capabilities. We recently integrated our healthcare businesses under ABM Healthcare Support Services, creating an unmatched breadth of services and enabling our healthcare clients to offer higher quality care at lower costs. We continue to see upside opportunity in these strategies and believe that we are well positioned for next year. Our momentum is strong, and we are excited about the Company's long-term prospects and competitive position in fiscal 2014."

Dividend

The Company also announced that the Board of Directors has declared a fourth quarter cash dividend of $0.155 per common share - which is an increase of 3% - payable on February 3, 2014 to stockholders of record on January 2, 2014. This will be ABM's 191st consecutive quarterly cash dividend.

Guidance

For fiscal 2014, the Company expects Income from Continuing Operations of $1.38 to $1.48 per diluted share and Adjusted Income from Continuing Operations of $1.58 to $1.68 per diluted share. The adjusted guidance reflects the exclusion of charges primarily related to the Company's rebranding initiative, adjustments to self-insurance reserves for prior years, and the integration of recent acquisitions, as well as the absence of $2.9 million, or $0.05 per diluted share, in retroactive employment-based tax credits realized in the first quarter of fiscal 2013.

Earnings Webcast

On Tuesday, December 10, at 9:00 a.m. ET, ABM will host a live webcast of remarks by president and chief executive officer Henrik Slipsager, executive vice president and chief financial officer James Lusk, executive vice president Jim McClure, and executive vice president Tracy Price. A supplemental presentation will accompany the webcast and will be accessible through the Investor Relations portion of ABM's website by clicking on the "Presentations" tab.

The webcast will be accessible at: http://investor.abm.com/eventdetail.cfm?eventid=137408

Listeners are asked to be online at least 15 minutes early to register, as well as to download and install any complimentary audio software that might be required. Following the call, the webcast will be available at this URL for a period of 90 days.

In addition to the webcast, a limited number of toll-free telephone lines will also be available for listeners who are among the first to call (877) 664-7395 within 15 minutes before the event. Telephonic replays will be accessible during the period from two hours to seven days after the call by dialing (855) 859-2056 and then entering ID #12611428.

Earnings Webcast Presentation

In connection with the webcast to discuss earnings (see above), a slide presentation related to earnings and operations will be available on the Company's website at www.abm.com and can be accessed through the Investor Relations section of ABM's website by clicking on the "Presentations" tab.

ABOUT ABM

ABM (NYSE: ABM) is a leading provider of facility solutions with revenues exceeding $4 billion and 100,000 employees in over 350 offices deployed throughout the United States and various international locations. ABM's comprehensive capabilities include facilities engineering, commercial cleaning, energy solutions, HVAC, electrical, landscaping, parking and security, provided through stand-alone or integrated solutions. ABM provides custom facility solutions in urban, suburban and rural areas to properties of all sizes — from schools and hospitals to the largest and most complex facilities, such as manufacturing plants and major airports. ABM Industries Incorporated, which operates through its subsidiaries, was founded in 1909. For more information, visit www.abm.com.

Cautionary Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995

This press release contains forward-looking statements that set forth management's anticipated results based on management's current plans and assumptions. Any number of factors could cause the Company's actual results to differ materially from those anticipated. These factors include but are not limited to the following: (1) risks relating to our acquisition strategy may adversely impact our results of operations; (2) our strategy of moving to an integrated facility solutions provider platform, which focuses on vertical market strategy, may not generate the growth in revenues or profitability that we expect; (3) we are subject to intense competition that can constrain our ability to gain business, as well as our profitability; (4) increases in costs that we cannot pass on to clients could affect our profitability; (5) we have high deductibles for certain insurable risks, and therefore we are subject to volatility associated with those risks; (6) we primarily provide our services pursuant to agreements that are cancelable by either party upon 30 to 90 days' notice; (7) our success depends on our ability to preserve our long-term relationships with clients; (8) we are at risk of losses and adverse publicity stemming from any accident or other incident involving our airport operations; (9) our international business exposes us to additional risks; (10) we conduct some of our operations through joint ventures, and our ability to do business may be affected by the failure of our joint venture partners to perform their obligations or the improper conduct of joint venture employees, partners, or agents; (11) significant delays or reductions in appropriations for our government contracts may negatively affect our business and could have an adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows; (12) we are subject to a number of procurement rules and regulations relating to our business with the U.S. Government and if we fail to comply with those rules, our business and our reputation could be adversely affected; (13) negative or unexpected tax consequences could adversely affect our results of operations; (14) we are subject to business continuity risks associated with centralization of certain administrative functions; (15) a decline in commercial office building occupancy and rental rates could affect our revenues and profitability; (16) deterioration in economic conditions in general could reduce the demand for facility services and, as a result, reduce our earnings and adversely affect our financial condition; (17) a variety of factors could adversely affect the results of operations of our building and energy services business; (18) financial difficulties or bankruptcy of one or more of our major clients could adversely affect our results; (19) our ability to operate and pay our debt obligations depends upon our access to cash; (20) future declines in the fair value of our investments in auction rate securities could negatively impact our earnings; (21) uncertainty in the credit markets may negatively impact our costs of borrowing, our ability to collect receivables on a timely basis, and our cash flow; (22) we incur accounting and other control costs that reduce profitability; (23) sequestration under the Budget Control Act of 2011 or alternative measures that may be adopted in lieu of sequestration may negatively impact our business; (24) any future increase in our level of debt or in interest rates could affect our results of operations; (25) an impairment charge could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations; (26) we are defendants in class and representative actions and other lawsuits alleging various claims that could cause us to incur substantial liabilities; (27) federal health care reform legislation may adversely affect our business and results of operations; (28) changes in immigration laws or enforcement actions or investigations under such laws could significantly adversely affect our labor force, operations, and financial results; (29) labor disputes could lead to loss of revenues or expense variations; (30) we participate in multi-employer pension plans which, under certain circumstances, could result in material liabilities being incurred; and (31) natural disasters or acts of terrorism could disrupt services.

Additional information regarding these and other risks and uncertainties the Company faces is contained in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended October 31, 2012 and in other reports the Company files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company urges readers to consider these risks and uncertainties in evaluating its forward-looking statements. The Company cautions readers not to place undue reliance upon any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. The Company disclaims any obligation or undertaking to publicly release any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement contained herein (or elsewhere) to reflect any change in the Company's expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions, or circumstances on which any such statement is based.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Information

To supplement ABM's consolidated financial information, the Company has presented income from continuing operations, as adjusted for items impacting comparability, for the fourth quarter and fiscal years 2013 and 2012. These adjustments have been made with the intent of providing financial measures that give management and investors a better understanding of the underlying operational results and trends as well as ABM's marketplace performance. In addition, the Company has presented earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization and excluding discontinued operations and items impacting comparability (adjusted EBITDA) for the fourth quarter and fiscal years 2013 and 2012. Adjusted EBITDA is among the indicators management uses as a basis for planning and forecasting future periods. The presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. (See accompanying financial tables for supplemental financial data and corresponding reconciliations to certain GAAP financial measures.)

         
Financial Schedules
   
ABM INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)
 
Three Months Ended October 31, Increase
($ in thousands, except per share data)     2013         2012         (Decrease)
 
Revenues $ 1,236,773 $ 1,090,001 13.5 %
Expenses
Operating 1,101,571 968,416 13.7 %
Selling, general and administrative 90,714 79,571 14.0 %
Amortization of intangible assets     7,084         5,280         34.2 %
  Total expenses     1,199,369         1,053,267         13.9 %
Operating profit 37,404 36,734 1.8 %
Income from unconsolidated affiliates, net 2,395 1,015 *NM
Interest expense     (3,214 )       (2,317 )       38.7 %
Income from continuing operations
before income taxes 36,585 35,432 3.3 %
Provision for income taxes     (12,417 )       (7,727 )       60.7 %
Income from continuing operations 24,168 27,705 (12.8 )%
Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes     -         (42 )       (100.0 )%
Net income   $ 24,168       $ 27,663         (12.6 )%
Net income per common share - basic
Income from continuing operations $ 0.44 $ 0.51 (13.7 )%
  Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes     -         -         -  
  Net income per common share - basic   $ 0.44       $ 0.51         (13.7 )%
Net income per common share - diluted
Income from continuing operations $ 0.43 $ 0.50 (14.0 )%
  Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes     -         -         -  
  Net income per common share - diluted   $ 0.43       $ 0.50         (14.0 )%
* Not meaningful
 
Weighted-average common and
common equivalent shares outstanding
Basic 55,329 54,362
Diluted 56,686 55,200
 
Dividends declared per common share $ 0.155 $ 0.150
 
             
ABM INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)
 
Year Ended October 31, Increase
($ in thousands, except per share data)     2013         2012       (Decrease)
 
Revenues $ 4,809,281 $ 4,300,265 11.8 %
Expenses
Operating 4,313,429 3,854,380 11.9 %
Selling, general and administrative 348,274 327,855 6.2 %
Amortization of intangible assets     28,553         21,464       33.0 %
  Total expenses     4,690,256         4,203,699       11.6 %
Operating profit 119,025 96,566 23.3 %
Other-than-temporary impairment credit losses
on auction rate security recognized in earnings - (313 ) (100.0 )%
Income from unconsolidated affiliates, net 6,319 6,395 (1.2 )%
Interest expense     (12,892 )       (9,999 )     28.9 %
Income from continuing operations
before income taxes 112,452 92,649 21.4 %
Provision for income taxes     (39,552 )       (29,931 )     32.1 %
Income from continuing operations 72,900 62,718 16.2 %
Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes     -         (136 )     (100.0 )%
Net income   $ 72,900       $ 62,582       16.5 %
Net income per common share - basic
Income from continuing operations $ 1.33 $ 1.16 14.7 %
  Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes     -         -       -  
  Net income per common share - basic   $ 1.33       $ 1.16       14.7 %
Net income per common share - diluted
Income from continuing operations $ 1.30 $ 1.14 14.0 %
  Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes     -         -       -  
  Net income per common share - diluted   $ 1.30       $ 1.14       14.0 %
 
 
 
Weighted-average common and
common equivalent shares outstanding
Basic 54,877 53,987
Diluted 56,067 54,914
 
Dividends declared per common share $ 0.605 $ 0.585
     
ABM INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
 
SELECTED CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)
 
Three Months Ended October 31,
(in thousands)   2013       2012  
Net cash provided by continuing operating activities $ 51,012 $ 66,790
Net cash provided by discontinued operating activities     -         42  
Net cash provided by operating activities   $ 51,012       $ 66,832  
Purchase of businesses, net of cash acquired (7,982 ) (323 )
Other       (11,289 )       (2,295 )
Net cash used in investing activities   $ (19,271 )     $ (2,618 )
Proceeds from exercises of stock options
(including income tax benefit) $ 3,520 $ 2,442
Dividends paid (8,623 ) (7,884 )
Borrowings from line of credit 238,000 169,000
Repayments of borrowings from line of credit (271,611 ) (206,000 )
Changes in book cash overdrafts 1,514 37
Other       (590 )       -  
Net cash used in financing activities   $ (37,790 )     $ (42,405 )
 
 
Year Ended October 31,
(in thousands)   2013       2012  
Net cash provided by continuing operating activities $ 135,313 $ 148,947
Net cash provided by discontinued operating activities     -         1,665  
Net cash provided by operating activities   $ 135,313       $ 150,612  
Purchase of businesses, net of cash acquired (199,326 ) (5,963 )
Other       (26,562 )       (23,875 )
Net cash used in investing activities   $ (225,888 )     $ (29,838 )
Proceeds from exercises of stock options
(including income tax benefit) $ 13,297 $ 12,496
Dividends paid (32,873 ) (31,309 )
Deferred financing costs paid - (14 )
Borrowings from line of credit 1,006,000 773,000
Repayment of borrowings from line of credit (906,130 ) (858,000 )
Changes in book cash overdrafts 2,968 45
Other       (3,507 )       -  
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities   $ 79,755       $ (103,782 )
 
 
ABM INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
       
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)
 
October 31, October 31,
(in thousands)   2013     2012
 
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents $ 32,639 $ 43,459
Trade accounts receivable, net 672,525 561,317
Notes receivable and other 36,623 40,343
Prepaid expenses 59,645 50,289
Prepaid income taxes 5,081 385
Deferred income taxes, net 47,051 43,671
Insurance recoverables     11,068       9,870
Total current assets 864,632 749,334
 
 
Insurance deposits 28,466 31,720
Other investments and long-term receivables 5,005 5,666
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates, net 17,952 14,863
Investments in auction rate securities 12,994 17,780
Property, plant and equipment, net 77,241 59,909
Other intangible assets, net 144,401 109,138
Goodwill 872,396 751,610
Noncurrent deferred income taxes, net - 17,610
Noncurrent insurance recoverables 57,636 54,630
Other assets     38,513       38,898
  Total assets   $ 2,119,236     $ 1,851,158
Liabilities
Trade accounts payable $ 157,806 $ 130,410
Accrued liabilities
Compensation 138,430 121,855
Taxes - other than income 25,737 19,437
Insurance claims 84,546 80,192
Other 101,860 95,473
Income taxes payable     145       8,450
Total current liabilities 508,524 455,817
 
Noncurrent income taxes payable 50,426 27,773
Line of credit 314,870 215,000
Retirement plans and other 41,417 38,558
Deferred income tax liability, net 13,074 -
Noncurrent insurance claims     273,418       263,612
  Total liabilities     1,201,729       1,000,760
Stockholders' equity     917,507       850,398
  Total liabilities and stockholders' equity   $ 2,119,236     $ 1,851,158
 
 
ABM INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES    
     
REVENUES AND OPERATING PROFIT BY SEGMENT (UNAUDITED)
 
Three Months Ended October 31, Increase
($ in thousands)     2013       2012       (Decrease)
Revenues
Janitorial $ 628,727 $ 604,098 4.1 %
Facility Services 152,854 151,948 0.6 %
Parking 152,214 154,022 (1.2 )%
Security 97,060 93,452 3.9 %
Building & Energy Solutions 114,766 86,241 33.1 %
Other 90,924 - *NM
Corporate     228       240       (5.0 )%
Total revenues   $ 1,236,773     $ 1,090,001       13.5 %
Operating Profit
Janitorial $ 34,047 $ 37,115 (8.3 )%
Facility Services 8,127 6,810 19.3 %
Parking 8,476 7,579 11.8 %
Security 5,126 3,016 70.0 %
Building & Energy Solutions 8,609 4,718 82.5 %
Other 3,928 - *NM
Corporate (28,829 ) (21,410 ) (34.7 )%
Adjustment for income from unconsolidated affiliates,
  net included in Building & Energy Solutions     (2,080 )     (1,094 )     90.1 %
Total operating profit 37,404 36,734 1.8 %
Income from unconsolidated affiliates, net 2,395 1,015 *NM
Interest expense     (3,214 )     (2,317 )     38.7 %
Income from continuing operations
  before income taxes     36,585       35,432       3.3 %
Provision for income taxes     (12,417 )     (7,727 )     60.7 %
Income from continuing operations   $ 24,168     $ 27,705       (12.8 )%
*Not meaningful
 
 
Year Ended October 31, Increase
($ in thousands)     2013       2012       (Decrease)
Revenues
Janitorial $ 2,465,312 $ 2,394,344 3.0 %
Facility Services 609,435 576,136 5.8 %
Parking 609,082 615,132 (1.0 )%
Security 381,472 365,926 4.2 %
Building & Energy Solutions 401,536 348,279 15.3 %
Other 341,516 - *NM
Corporate     928       448       *NM
Total revenues   $ 4,809,281     $ 4,300,265       11.8 %
Operating Profit
Janitorial $ 134,600 $ 135,967 (1.0 )%
Facility Services 27,431 23,083 18.8 %
Parking 27,537 26,189 5.1 %
Security 12,943 7,835 65.2 %
Building & Energy Solutions 18,662 12,340 51.2 %
Other 12,606 - *NM
Corporate (108,579 ) (105,390 ) (3.0 )%
Adjustment for income from unconsolidated affiliates,
  net included in Building & Energy Solutions     (6,175 )     (3,458 )     78.6 %
Total operating profit 119,025 96,566 23.3 %
Other-than-temporary impairment credit losses
on auction rate security recognized in earnings - (313 ) (100.0 )%
Income from unconsolidated affiliates, net 6,319 6,395 (1.2 )%
Interest expense     (12,892 )     (9,999 )     28.9 %
Income from continuing operations
  before income taxes     112,452       92,649       21.4 %
Provision for income taxes     (39,552 )     (29,931 )     32.1 %
Income from continuing operations   $ 72,900     $ 62,718       16.2 %
*Not meaningful
                     
 
ABM Industries Incorporated and Subsidiaries
Reconciliations of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
(Unaudited)
 
(in thousands, except per share data)
               
Three Months Ended October 31, Year Ended October 31,
2013   2012   2013   2012  
 
Reconciliation of Adjusted Income from Continuing
Operations to Net Income
 
Adjusted income from continuing operations $ 26,995 $ 27,730 $ 85,007 $ 76,122
Items impacting comparability, net of taxes   (2,827 )   (25 )   (12,107 )   (13,404 )
Income from continuing operations 24,168 27,705 72,900 62,718
 
Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes   -     (42 )   -     (136 )
 
Net income $ 24,168   $ 27,663   $ 72,900   $ 62,582  
 
Reconciliation of Adjusted Income from Continuing
Operations to Income from Continuing Operations
 
Adjusted income from continuing operations $ 26,995 $ 27,730 $ 85,007 $ 76,122
 
Items impacting comparability:
 
Corporate initiatives and other (a) - (27 ) - (2,482 )
Rebranding (b) (1,522 ) (672 ) (3,671 ) (2,755 )

U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act investigation (c)

(419 ) (182 ) (775 ) (3,504 )
Gain from equity investment (d) - (63 ) - 2,925
Auction rate security credit loss - - - (313 )
Self-insurance adjustment (607 ) 2,182 (10,556 ) (7,278 )
Linc purchase accounting - - - -
Acquisition costs (116 ) (1,010 ) (1,116 ) (1,329 )
Litigation and other settlements - (270 ) (63 ) (7,830 )
Restructuring (e)   (2,001 )   -     (3,797 )   -  
Total items impacting comparability (4,665 ) (42 ) (19,978 ) (22,566 )
Benefit from income taxes   1,838     17     7,871     9,162  
Items impacting comparability, net of taxes   (2,827 )   (25 )   (12,107 )   (13,404 )
 
Income from continuing operations $ 24,168   $ 27,705   $ 72,900   $ 62,718  
 
Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to Net Income
 
Adjusted EBITDA $ 58,148 $ 50,189 $ 205,926 $ 176,353
 
Items impacting comparability (4,665 ) (42 ) (19,978 ) (22,566 )
Loss from discontinued operations, net of taxes - (42 ) - (136 )
Provision for income taxes (12,417 ) (7,727 ) (39,552 ) (29,931 )
Interest expense (3,214 ) (2,317 ) (12,892 ) (9,999 )
Depreciation and amortization   (13,684 )   (12,398 )   (60,604 )   (51,139 )
 
Net income $ 24,168   $ 27,663   $ 72,900   $ 62,582  
 
 
 
 
Reconciliation of Adjusted Income from Continuing Operations per Diluted
Share to Income from Continuing Operations per Diluted Share (Unaudited)
               
Three Months Ended October 31, Year Ended October 31,
2013   2012   2013   2012  
 
Adjusted income from continuing
operations per diluted share $ 0.48 $ 0.50 $ 1.52 $ 1.39
 
Items impacting comparability, net of taxes   (0.05 )   -     (0.22 )   (0.25 )
Income from continuing operations
per diluted share $ 0.43   $ 0.50   $ 1.30   $ 1.14  
 
Diluted shares 56,686 55,200 56,067 54,914
 
(a) Corporate initiatives and other includes the integration costs associated with The Linc Group acquisition on December 1, 2010 and data center consolidation costs.
(b) Represents costs related to the Company's branding initiative.
(c ) Includes legal and other costs incurred in connection with an internal investigation into a foreign entity affiliated with a former joint venture partner.
(d) The Company's share of a gain associated with property sales completed by one of its investments in a low income housing partnership.
(e) Restructuring costs associated with realignment of our infrastructure and operations.
     
 
ABM Industries Incorporated and Subsidiaries

 

Reconciliation of Estimated Adjusted Income from Continuing Operations per Diluted Share to

Income from Continuing Operations per Diluted Share for the Year Ending October 31, 2014

 
Year Ending October 31, 2014
Low Estimate   High Estimate
(per diluted share)
 
Adjusted income from continuing operations per diluted share $ 1.58 $ 1.68
 
Adjustments to income from continuing operations (a) $ (0.20 ) $ (0.20 )
     
Income from continuing operations per diluted share $ 1.38     $ 1.48  
  (a) Adjustments to income from continuing operations include rebranding costs, restructuring costs associated with realignment of our infrastructure and operations, certain legal settlements, adjustments to self-insurance reserves pertaining to prior year's claims and other unique items impacting comparability.

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