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EMCOR Group, Inc. 10-K Summary (Fiscal Year Ended Dec 31, 1995)

Business Context and Reporting Period

Company: EMCOR Group, Inc. (formerly JWP INC.)
Reporting Period: Fiscal year ended December 31, 1995.
Industry: Mechanical and electrical construction and facilities management services.
Key Context: The Company emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy on December 15, 1994, adopting "Fresh-Start Accounting." Consequently, 1995 financial results are not comparable to pre-1994 periods. The Company is actively divesting non-core businesses, specifically its water supply subsidiaries (Jamaica Water Supply Company and Sea Cliff Water Company), which are classified as "Net assets held for sale."

Key Financial Metrics

Note: 1994 Net Income included a $413.2 million extraordinary gain on debt discharge and $91.3 million in reorganization charges. 1995 results exclude businesses held for sale.

Material Changes vs. Prior Period

• Profitability: The Company reported a net loss of $10.9 million in 1995 compared to a net income of $302.4 million in 1994. The 1994 income was heavily skewed by the one-time gain on debt discharge from the bankruptcy reorganization. On an operating basis, the Company improved from a $22.2 million operating loss in 1994 to a $5.9 million operating income in 1995.
• Revenue: Revenues declined slightly to $1,588.7 million in 1995 from $1,764.0 million in 1994. This decrease is partially due to the exclusion of businesses held for sale in 1995 and market conditions in the Western U.S., Canada, and the U.K.
• Cost Reduction: Selling, General, and Administrative (SG&A) expenses decreased by $41.3 million to $137.3 million, driven by cost-cutting initiatives and the exclusion of SG&A from businesses held for sale.
• Backlog: Backlog increased slightly to $1,060.7 million in 1995 from $1,046.4 million in 1994 (excluding businesses held for sale).

Outlook, Risks, and Contingencies

• Liquidity and Debt: The Company relies on two credit agreements (MES and Dyn) totaling $45.0 million, expiring June 14, 1996. Borrowings under these lines were $25.0 million at year-end. The Company is actively seeking to replace or extend these facilities. Dividends are prohibited by credit agreements.
• Divestitures: Agreements have been executed to sell the water supply businesses (JWS and Sea Cliff). Proceeds are expected to be used to prepay Series A Notes. The timing of these sales remains a key variable for debt reduction.
• Legal Proceedings:
  • Herbert Construction Investigation: A subsidiary (Forest Electric) is a target of a New York County District Attorney investigation regarding kickbacks and fraud involving a general contractor. No specific violations have been advised to the Company.
  • Dynalectric Litigation: Ongoing litigation regarding a joint venture with Computran involving allegations of fraud and racketeering.
  • Condemnation Proceedings: Pending court decisions regarding the valuation and condemnation of JWS water distribution systems by the City of New York and Nassau County.
• Insurance: The Company is required to post cash collateral ($30.8 million at year-end) to secure insurance obligations due to an inability to obtain letters of credit.

Investor Verification Checklist

• Debt Maturity Wall: Verify the status of refinancing for the $45 million credit facilities expiring in June 1996.
• Divestiture Timeline: Confirm the closing dates and proceeds for the sale of Jamaica Water Supply Company and Sea Cliff Water Company to assess debt prepayment capability.
• Legal Exposure: Monitor the outcome of the New York District Attorney's investigation into Forest Electric and the Herbert Construction kickback scheme.
• Operating Margins: Assess the sustainability of the improved operating margin (turning from loss to income) given the competitive market conditions in the U.S. and U.K.
• Insurance Collateral: Review the impact of the $30.8 million cash collateral requirement on working capital liquidity.