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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
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ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013
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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from             to             
Commission file number 1-8267
EMCOR Group, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
 
11-2125338
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
 
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification Number)
 
 
 
301 Merritt Seven
Norwalk, Connecticut
 
06851-1092
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (203) 849-7800
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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New York Stock Exchange
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The aggregate market value of the common stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant was approximately $1,990,000,000 as of the last business day of the registrant's most recently completed second fiscal quarter, based upon the closing sale price on the New York Stock Exchange reported for such date. Shares of common stock held by each officer and director and by each person who owns 5% or more of the outstanding common stock (based solely on filings of such 5% holders) have been excluded from such calculation as such persons may be deemed to be affiliates. This determination of affiliate status is not necessarily a conclusive determination for other purposes.
Number of shares of the registrant's common stock outstanding as of the close of business on February 20, 2014: 66,924,741 shares.
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Part III. Portions of the definitive proxy statement for the 2014 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which document will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Regulation 14A not later than 120 days after the end of the fiscal year to which this Form 10-K relates, are incorporated by reference into Items 10 through 14 of Part III of this Form 10-K.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


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FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Certain information included in this report, or in other materials we have filed or will file with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) (as well as information included in oral statements or other written statements made or to be made by us) contains or may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (the “1995 Act”). Such statements are being made pursuant to the 1995 Act and with the intention of obtaining the benefit of the “Safe Harbor” provisions of the 1995 Act. Forward-looking statements are based on information available to us and our perception of such information as of the date of this report and our current expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections about the industries in which we operate and the beliefs and assumptions of our management. You can identify these statements by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. They contain words such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “project,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “may,” “can,” “could,” “might,” variations of such wording and other words or phrases of similar meaning in connection with a discussion of our future operating or financial performance, and other aspects of our business, including market share growth, gross profit, project mix, projects with varying profit margins, selling, general and administrative expenses, and trends in our business and other characterizations of future events or circumstances. From time to time, forward-looking statements also are included in our other periodic reports on Forms 10-Q and 8-K, in press releases, in our presentations, on our web site and in other material released to the public. Any or all of the forward-looking statements included in this report and in any other reports or public statements made by us are only predictions and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including those identified below in the “Risk Factors” section, the “Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” section, and other sections of this report, and in our Forms 10-Q for the three months ended March 31, 2013, June 30, 2013 and September 30, 2013 and in other reports filed by us from time to time with the SEC as well as in press releases, in our presentations, on our web site and in other material released to the public. Such risks, uncertainties and assumptions are difficult to predict, beyond our control and may turn out to be inaccurate causing actual results to differ materially from those that might be anticipated from our forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. However, any further disclosures made on related subjects in our subsequent reports on Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K should be consulted.


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ITEM 1. BUSINESS
References to the “Company,” “EMCOR,” “we,” “us,” “our” and similar words refer to EMCOR Group, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries unless the context indicates otherwise.
General
We are one of the largest electrical and mechanical construction and facilities services firms in the United States. In addition, we provide a number of building services and industrial services. In 2013, we had revenues of approximately $6.4 billion. Our services are provided to a broad range of commercial, industrial, utility and institutional customers through approximately 70 operating subsidiaries and joint venture entities. Our executive offices are located at 301 Merritt Seven, Norwalk, Connecticut 06851-1092, and our telephone number at those offices is (203) 849-7800.
We specialize principally in providing construction services relating to electrical and mechanical systems in all types of non-residential facilities and in providing various services relating to the operation, maintenance and management of facilities, including refineries and petrochemical plants.
During the third quarter of 2013, we completed the acquisition of RepconStrickland, Inc. ("RSI"), a leading provider of turnaround and specialty services to the North American refinery and petrochemical markets. In connection with the acquisition of RSI and to reflect changes in our internal reporting structure and the information used by management to make operating decisions and assess performance, we created a new segment that includes RSI and certain businesses that had been part of our United States facilities services segment. The new segment is called the United States industrial services segment and the segment formerly named the United States facilities services segment has been renamed the United States building services segment.
Our reportable segments have been restated in all periods presented to reflect the changes in our segments referred to above. The segment formally named the United Kingdom construction and facilities services segment has been renamed the United Kingdom construction and building services segment. In addition, the results of operations for all periods presented reflect: (a) discontinued operations accounting due to the disposition in August 2011 of our Canadian subsidiary and (b) certain reclassifications of prior period amounts from our United States building services segment to our United States mechanical construction and facilities services segment due to changes in our internal reporting structure.
We design, integrate, install, start-up, operate and maintain various electrical and mechanical systems, including:
Electric power transmission and distribution systems;
Premises electrical and lighting systems;
Low-voltage systems, such as fire alarm, security and process control systems;
Voice and data communications systems;
Roadway and transit lighting and fiber optic lines;
Heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration and clean-room process ventilation systems;
Fire protection systems;
Plumbing, process and high-purity piping systems;
Controls and filtration systems;
Water and wastewater treatment systems;
Central plant heating and cooling systems;
Crane and rigging services;
Millwright services; and
Steel fabrication, erection, and welding services.

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Our building services operations, which are provided to a wide range of facilities, including commercial, utility, institutional and governmental facilities, include:
Commercial and government site-based operations and maintenance;
Facility maintenance and services;
Outage services to utilities and industrial plants;
Military base operations support services;
Mobile mechanical maintenance and services;
Floor care and janitorial services;
Landscaping, lot sweeping and snow removal;
Facilities management;
Vendor management;
Call center services;
Installation and support for building systems;
Program development, management and maintenance for energy systems;
Technical consulting and diagnostic services;
Infrastructure and building projects for federal, state and local governmental agencies and bodies;
Small modification and retrofit projects; and
Retrofit projects to comply with clean air laws.
Our industrial services are provided to refineries and petrochemical plants and include:
On-site repairs, maintenance and service of heat exchangers, towers, vessels and piping;
Design, manufacturing, repair and hydro blast cleaning of shell and tube heat exchangers and related equipment;
Refinery turnaround planning and engineering services;
Specialty welding services;
Overhaul and maintenance of critical process units in refineries and petrochemical plants; and
Specialty technical services for refineries and petrochemical plants.
We provide construction services and building services directly to corporations, municipalities and federal and state governmental entities, owners/developers, and tenants of buildings. We also provide our construction services indirectly by acting as a subcontractor to general contractors, systems suppliers, property managers and other subcontractors. Our industrial services generally are provided directly to refineries and petrochemical plants. Worldwide, as of December 31, 2013, we had over 27,000 employees.
Our revenues are derived from many different customers in numerous industries, which have operations in several different geographical areas. Of our 2013 revenues, approximately 93% were generated in the United States and approximately 7% were generated in foreign countries, substantially all in the United Kingdom. In 2013, approximately 36% of revenues were derived from new construction projects, 19% were derived from renovation and retrofit of customer's existing facilities, 37% were derived from building services operations, and 8% were derived from industrial services operations.
The broad scope of our operations is more particularly described below. For information regarding the revenues, operating income and total assets of each of our segments with respect to each of the last three years, and our revenues and assets attributable to the United States and the United Kingdom for the last three years, see Note 17 - Segment Information of the notes to consolidated financial statements included in Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data.

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Operations
The electrical and mechanical construction services industry has grown over the years due principally to the increased content, complexity and sophistication of electrical and mechanical systems, as well as the installation of more technologically advanced voice and data communications, lighting and environmental control systems in all types of facilities in large part due to the integration of digital processing and information technology. For these reasons, buildings need extensive electrical distribution systems. In addition, advanced voice and data communication systems require sophisticated power supplies and extensive low-voltage and fiber-optic communications cabling. Moreover, the need for substantial environmental controls within a building, due to the heightened need for climate control to maintain extensive computer systems at optimal temperatures, and the demand for energy savings and environmental control in individual spaces have over the years expanded opportunities for our electrical and mechanical services businesses. The demand for these services is typically driven by non-residential construction and renovation activity.
Electrical and mechanical construction services primarily involve the design, integration, installation and start-up and provision of services relating to: (a) electric power transmission and distribution systems, including power cables, conduits, distribution panels, transformers, generators, uninterruptible power supply systems and related switch gear and controls; (b) premises electrical and lighting systems, including fixtures and controls; (c) low-voltage systems, such as fire alarm, security and process control systems; (d) voice and data communications systems, including fiber-optic and low-voltage cabling; (e) roadway and transit lighting and fiber-optic lines; (f) heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration and clean-room process ventilation systems; (g) fire protection systems; (h) plumbing, process and high-purity piping systems; (i) controls and filtration systems; (j) water and wastewater treatment systems; (k) central plant heating and cooling systems; (l) cranes and rigging; (m) millwrighting; and (n) steel fabrication, erection and welding.
Electrical and mechanical construction services generally fall into one of two categories: (a) large installation projects with contracts often in the multi-million dollar range that involve construction of manufacturing and commercial buildings and institutional and public works projects or the fit-out of large blocks of space within commercial buildings and (b) smaller installation projects typically involving fit-out, renovation and retrofit work.
Our United States electrical and mechanical construction services operations accounted for about 53% of our 2013 revenues, approximately 67% of which were related to new construction and approximately 33% of which were related to renovation and retrofit projects. Our United Kingdom electrical and mechanical construction services operations accounted for approximately 2% of our 2013 revenues, approximately 46% of which were related to new construction and approximately 54% of which were related to renovation and retrofit projects. However, in mid-2013, we announced our decision to end our construction operations in the United Kingdom due to recurring losses over the last several years and our negative assessment of construction market conditions in the United Kingdom. We plan to focus in the United Kingdom solely on building services.
We provide electrical and mechanical construction services for both large and small installation and renovation projects. Our largest projects have included those: (a) for institutional purposes (such as educational and correctional facilities and research laboratories); (b) for manufacturing purposes (such as pharmaceutical plants, steel, pulp and paper mills, chemical, food, automotive and semiconductor manufacturing facilities and power generation); (c) for transportation purposes (such as highways, airports and transit systems); (d) for commercial purposes (such as office buildings, data centers, convention centers, sports stadiums, shopping malls and resorts); (e) for hospitality purposes (such as hotels and casinos); (f) for water and wastewater purposes; and (g) for healthcare purposes. Our largest projects, which typically range in size from $10.0 million up to and occasionally exceeding $150.0 million and are frequently multi-year projects, represented approximately 33% of our worldwide construction services revenues in 2013.
Our projects of less than $10.0 million accounted for approximately 67% of our worldwide construction services revenues in 2013. These projects are typically completed in less than one year. They usually involve electrical and mechanical construction services when an end-user or owner undertakes construction or modification of a facility to accommodate a specific use. These projects frequently require electrical and mechanical systems to meet special needs such as critical systems power supply, fire protection systems, special environmental controls and high-purity air systems, sophisticated electrical and mechanical systems for data centers, new production lines in manufacturing plants and office arrangements in existing office buildings. They are not usually dependent upon the new construction market. Demand for these projects and types of services is often prompted by the expiration of leases, changes in technology, or changes in the customer's plant or office layout in the normal course of a customer's business.
We have a broad customer base with many long-standing relationships. We perform construction services pursuant to contracts with owners, such as corporations, municipalities and other governmental entities, general contractors, systems suppliers, construction managers, developers, other subcontractors and tenants of commercial properties. Institutional and public works

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projects are frequently long-term complex projects that require significant technical and management skills and the financial strength to obtain bid and performance bonds, which are often a condition to bidding for and winning these projects.
We also install and maintain lighting for streets, highways, bridges and tunnels, traffic signals, computerized traffic control systems, and signal and communication systems for mass transit systems in several metropolitan areas. In addition, in the United States, we manufacture and install sheet metal air handling systems for both our own mechanical construction operations and for unrelated mechanical contractors. We also maintain welding and pipe fabrication shops in support of some of our mechanical operations.
Our United States building services segment offers a broad range of services, including operation, maintenance and service of electrical and mechanical systems; commercial and government site-based operations and maintenance; facility maintenance and services, including outage services to utilities and manufacturing facilities; military base operations support services; mobile mechanical maintenance and services; floor care and janitorial services; landscaping, lot sweeping and snow removal; facilities management; vendor management; call center services; installation and support for building systems; program development, management and maintenance with respect to energy systems; technical consulting and diagnostic services; infrastructure and building projects for federal, state and local governmental agencies and bodies; small modification and retrofit projects; and retrofit projects to comply with clean air laws.
These building services, which generated approximately 37% of our 2013 revenues, are provided to owners, operators, tenants and managers of all types of facilities both on a contract basis for a specified period of time and on an individual task order basis. Of our 2013 building services revenues, approximately 88% were generated in the United States and approximately 12% were generated in the United Kingdom.
Our building services operations have built upon our traditional electrical and mechanical services operations, facilities services activities of our electrical and mechanical contracting subsidiaries, and our client relationships, as well as acquisitions, to expand the scope of services being offered and to develop packages of services for customers on a regional and national basis.
Demand for our building services is often driven by customers' decisions to focus on their core competencies, customers' programs to reduce costs, the increasing technical complexity of their facilities and their mechanical, electrical, voice and data and other systems, and the need for increased reliability, especially in electrical and mechanical systems. These trends have led to outsourcing and privatization programs whereby customers in both the private and public sectors seek to contract out those activities that support, but are not directly associated with, the customer's core business. Clients of our building services business include federal and state governments, utilities, independent power producers, pulp and paper producers and major corporations engaged in information technology, telecommunications, pharmaceuticals, financial services, publishing and other manufacturing, and large retailers and other businesses with multiple locations throughout the United States.
We currently provide building services in a majority of the states in the United States to commercial, industrial, institutional and governmental customers and as part of our operations are responsible for: (a) the oversight of all or most of the facilities operations of a business, including operation and maintenance; (b) servicing, upgrade and retrofit of HVAC, electrical, plumbing and industrial piping and sheet metal systems in existing facilities; (c) interior and exterior services, including floor care and janitorial services, landscaping, lot sweeping and snow removal; (d) diagnostic and solution engineering for building systems and their components; and (e) maintenance and support services to manufacturers and power producers.
In the Washington D.C. metropolitan area, we provide building services at a number of preeminent buildings, including those that house the Secret Service, The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the National Foreign Affairs Training Center, and the Department of Health and Human Services, as well as other government facilities including the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California. We also provide building services to a number of military bases, including base operations support services to the Navy National Capital Region and the Army's Fort Huachuca, Arizona, and are also involved in joint ventures providing building services to the Naval Base Kitsap in the State of Washington. The agreements pursuant to which this division provides services to the federal government are frequently for a term of five years, are subject to renegotiation of terms and prices by the government, and are subject to termination by the government prior to the expiration of the term.
Our United Kingdom subsidiary primarily focuses on building services and currently provides a broad range of services under multi-year agreements to public and private sector customers, including airlines, airports, real estate property managers, manufacturers and governmental agencies.
Our industrial services business is a recognized leader in the refinery turnaround market and has a growing presence in the petrochemical market. In July 2013, we acquired RepconStrickland, Inc. expanding services we provide to our refinery and petrochemical customers and significantly increasing the size of our industrial services business. Our industrial services business: (a) provides after-market maintenance, repair and cleaning services for highly engineered shell and tube heat exchangers for refineries and petrochemical plants both in the field and at our own shops, including tube and shell repairs, bundle repairs, and

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extraction services, and (b) designs and manufactures new highly engineered shell and tube heat exchangers. We also perform a broad range of turnaround and maintenance services for critical units of refineries so as to upgrade, repair and maintain them. Such services include turnaround and maintenance services relating to: (i) engineering and planning services in advance of complex refinery turnarounds, (ii) overhaul and maintenance of critical process units (including hydrofluoric alkylation units, fluid catalytic cracking units, coking units, heaters, heat exchangers and related mechanical equipment) during refinery and petrochemical plant shut downs, (iii) general revamps and capital projects for refineries and petrochemical plants, and (iv) other related specialty technical services such as (a) welding, including pipe welding, and fabrication; heater, boiler, and reformer repairs and revamps; converter repair and revamps; and vessel, exchanger and tower services; (b) tower and column repairs and revamps in refineries; (c) installation and repair of refractory materials for critical units in process plants so as to protect equipment from corrosion, erosion, and extreme temperatures; and (d) acid-proofing services to protect critical components at refineries from chemical exposure.
Competition
In our construction services, building services and industrial services businesses, we compete with national, regional and local companies, many of which are small, owner-operated entities that carry on their businesses in a limited geographic area.
We believe that the electrical and mechanical construction services businesses are highly fragmented and our competition includes thousands of small companies across the United States. In the United States, there are a few public companies focused on providing either electrical and/or mechanical construction services, such as Integrated Electrical Services, Inc., Comfort Systems USA, Inc. and Tutor Perini Corporation. A majority of our revenues are derived from projects requiring competitive bids; however, an invitation to bid is often conditioned upon prior experience, technical capability and financial strength. Because we have total assets, annual revenues, net worth, access to bank credit and surety bonding and expertise significantly greater than most of our competitors, we believe we have a significant competitive advantage over our competitors in providing electrical and mechanical construction services. Competitive factors in the electrical and mechanical construction services business include: (a) the availability of qualified and/or licensed personnel; (b) reputation for integrity and quality; (c) safety record; (d) cost structure; (e) relationships with customers; (f) geographic diversity; (g) the ability to control project costs; (h) experience in specialized markets; (i) the ability to obtain surety bonding; (j) adequate working capital; (k) access to bank credit; and (l) price. However, there are relatively few significant barriers to entry to several types of our construction services business.
While the building services business is also highly fragmented with most competitors operating in a specific geographic region, a number of large United States based corporations such as AECOM Technology Corporation, Johnson Controls, Inc., Fluor Corp., J&J Worldwide Services, DTZ, the Washington Division of URS Corporation, CB Richard Ellis, Inc., Jones Lang LaSalle and ABM Facility Services are engaged in this field, as are large original equipment manufacturers such as Carrier Corp. and Trane Air Conditioning. In addition, we compete with several regional firms serving all or portions of the markets we target, such as FM Facility Maintenance, Bergensons Property Services, Inc., SMS Assist, LLC and Ferandino & Sons, Inc. Our principal services competitors in the United Kingdom include ISS UK Ltd. and MITIE Group plc. The key competitive factors in the building services business include price, service, quality, technical expertise, geographic scope and the availability of qualified personnel and managers. Due to our size, both financial and geographic, and our technical capability and management experience, we believe we are in a strong competitive position in the building services business. However, there are relatively few barriers to entry to most of our building services businesses.
In our industrial services business, we are the leading North American provider of after-market maintenance and repair services for, and manufacturing of, highly engineered shell and tube heat exchangers and related equipment and a leader in providing specialized services to refineries and petrochemical plants. The market for providing these services and products to refineries and petrochemical plants is highly fragmented and includes large national industrial services providers, as well as numerous regional companies, including JV Industrial Companies Ltd., Matrix Service Company, Starcon, Turner Industries, Team, Inc., Cust-O-Fab, Dunn Heat, and Wyatt Field Service Company. In the manufacture of heat exchangers, we compete with both U.S. and foreign manufacturers. The key competitive factors in the industrial services market include service, quality, ability to respond quickly, technical expertise, price, safety record and availability of qualified personnel. Due to our technical capabilities, safety record and skilled workforce, we believe that we are in a strong competitive position in the industrial services market we serve. Because of the complex tasks associated with turnarounds and precision required in the manufacture of heat exchangers, we believe that the barriers to entry in this business are significant.
Employees
At December 31, 2013, we employed over 27,000 people, approximately 57% of whom are represented by various unions pursuant to more than 375 collective bargaining agreements between our individual subsidiaries and local unions. We believe that our employee relations are generally good. Only two of these collective bargaining agreements are national or regional in scope.

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Backlog
Our backlog at December 31, 2013 was $3.36 billion compared to $3.37 billion of backlog at December 31, 2012. Backlog increases with awards of new contracts and decreases as we perform work on existing contracts. Backlog is not a term recognized under United States generally accepted accounting principles; however, it is a common measurement used in our industry. We include a project within our backlog at such time as a contract is awarded. Backlog includes unrecognized revenues to be realized from uncompleted construction contracts plus unrecognized revenues expected to be realized over the remaining term of services contracts. However, we do not include in backlog contracts for which we are paid on a time and material basis, and if the remaining term of a services contract exceeds 12 months, the unrecognized revenues attributable to such contract included in backlog are limited to only the next 12 months of revenues provided for in the initial contract award. Our backlog also includes amounts related to services contracts for which a fixed price contract value is not assigned; however, a reasonable estimate of total revenues can be made from budgeted amounts agreed to with our customer. Our backlog is comprised of: (a) original contract amounts, (b) change orders for which we have received written confirmations from our customers, (c) pending change orders for which we expect to receive confirmations in the ordinary course of business and (d) claim amounts that we have made against customers for which we have determined we have a legal basis under existing contractual arrangements and as to which we consider collection to be probable. Claim amounts recorded were immaterial for all periods presented. Our backlog does not include anticipated revenues from unconsolidated joint ventures or variable interest entities and anticipated revenues from pass-through costs on contracts for which we are acting in the capacity of an agent and which are reported on the net basis. We believe our backlog is firm, although many contracts are subject to cancellation at the election of our customers. Historically, cancellations have not had a material adverse effect on us. We estimate that 84% of our backlog as of December 31, 2013 will be recognized as revenues during 2014.
Available Information
We file annual, quarterly and current reports, proxy statements and other information with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which we refer to as the “SEC”. These filings are available to the public over the internet at the SEC's web site at http://www.sec.gov. You may also read and copy any document we file at the SEC's Public Reference Room located at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20549. Please call the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330 for further information on the Public Reference Room.
Our Internet address is www.emcorgroup.com. We make available free of charge through www.emcorgroup.com our annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, and amendments to those reports, as soon as reasonably practicable after we electronically file such material with, or furnish it to, the SEC.
Our Board of Directors has an audit committee, a compensation and personnel committee, a nominating and corporate governance committee and a risk oversight committee. Each of these committees has a formal charter. We also have Corporate Governance Guidelines, which include guidelines regarding related party transactions, a Code of Ethics for our Chief Executive Officer and Senior Financial Officers, and a Code of Ethics and Business Conduct for Directors, Officers and Employees. Copies of these charters, guidelines and codes, and any waivers or amendments to such codes which are applicable to our executive officers, senior financial officers or directors, can be obtained free of charge from our web site, www.emcorgroup.com.
You may request a copy of the foregoing filings (excluding exhibits), charters, guidelines and codes and any waivers or amendments to such codes which are applicable to our executive officers, senior financial officers or directors, at no cost by writing to us at EMCOR Group, Inc., 301 Merritt Seven, Norwalk, CT 06851-1092, Attention: Corporate Secretary, or by telephoning us at (203) 849-7800.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
Our business is subject to a variety of risks, including the risks described below as well as adverse business and market conditions and risks associated with foreign operations. The risks and uncertainties described below are not the only ones facing us. Additional risks and uncertainties not known to us or not described below which we have not determined to be material may also impair our business operations. You should carefully consider the risks described below, together with all other information in this report, including information contained in the “Business,” “Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk” sections. If any of the following risks actually occur, our business, financial position, results of operations and/or cash flows could be adversely affected, and we may not be able to achieve our goals. Such events may cause actual results to differ materially from expected and historical results, and the trading price of our common stock could decline.
Economic downturns have led to reductions in demand for our services. Negative conditions in the credit markets may adversely impact our ability to operate our business. The level of demand from our clients for our services has been, in the past, adversely impacted by slowdowns in the industries we service, as well as in the economy in general. When the general level of economic

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activity has been reduced from historical levels, certain of our ultimate customers have delayed or cancelled projects or capital spending, especially with respect to more profitable private sector work, and such slowdowns adversely affect our ability to grow, reducing our revenues and profitability. A number of economic factors, including financing conditions for the industries we serve, have, in the past, adversely affected our ultimate customers and their ability or willingness to fund expenditures. General concerns about the fundamental soundness of domestic and foreign economies may cause ultimate customers to defer projects even if they have credit available to them. Worsening of financial and macroeconomic conditions could have a significant adverse effect on our revenues and profitability.
Many of our clients depend on the availability of credit to help finance their capital and maintenance projects. At times, tightened availability of credit has negatively impacted the ability of existing and prospective ultimate customers to fund projects we might otherwise perform, particularly those in the more profitable private sector. As a result, our ultimate customers may defer such projects for an unknown, and perhaps lengthy, period. Any such deferrals would inhibit our growth and would adversely affect our results of operations.
In a weak economic environment, particularly in a period of restrictive credit markets, we may experience greater difficulties in collecting payments from, and negotiating change orders and/or claims with, our clients due to, among other reasons, a diminution in our ultimate customers' access to the credit markets. If clients delay in paying or fail to pay a significant amount of our outstanding receivables, or we fail to successfully negotiate a significant portion of our change orders and/or claims with clients, it could have an adverse effect on our liquidity, results of operations and financial position.
Our business is vulnerable to the cyclical nature of the markets in which our clients operate and is dependent upon the timing and funding of new awards. We provide construction and maintenance services to ultimate customers operating in a number of markets which have been, and we expect will continue to be, cyclical and subject to significant fluctuations due to a variety of factors beyond our control, including economic conditions and changes in client spending.
Regardless of economic or market conditions, investment decisions by our ultimate customers may vary by location or as a result of other factors like the availability of labor, relative construction costs or competitive conditions in their industry. Because we are dependent on the timing and funding of new awards, we are therefore vulnerable to changes in our clients' markets and investment decisions. Our business has traditionally lagged recoveries in the general economy and, therefore, may not recover as quickly as the economy at large.
Our business may be adversely affected by significant delays and reductions in government appropriations. Federal legislation adopted in 2013 aimed at curtailing spending by federal agencies and departments and reducing the federal budget deficit has resulted in federal governmental agencies or departments deferring or canceling projects that we might otherwise have sought to perform. We expect that budgetary constraints and ongoing concerns regarding the U.S. national debt will continue to place downward pressure on spending levels of the U.S. government. In addition, significant budget deficits faced by state and local governments as a result of declining tax and other revenues may result in curtailment of future spending on their government infrastructure projects and/or expenditures. Some of our businesses derive a significant portion of their revenues from federal, state and local governmental bodies.
An increase in the prices of certain materials used in our businesses could adversely affect our businesses. We are exposed to market risk of fluctuations in certain commodity prices of materials, such as copper and steel, which are used as components of supplies or materials utilized in all of our operations. We are also exposed to increases in energy prices, particularly as they relate to gasoline prices for our fleet of over 8,500 vehicles. While we believe we can increase our prices to adjust for some price increases in commodities, there can be no assurance that price increases of commodities, if they were to occur, would be recoverable. Additionally, our fixed price contracts do not allow us to adjust our prices and, as a result, increases in material or fuel costs could reduce our profitability with respect to such projects.
Our industry is highly competitive. Our industry is served by numerous small, owner-operated private companies, a few public companies and several large regional companies. In addition, relatively few barriers prevent entry into most of our businesses. As a result, any organization that has adequate financial resources and access to technical expertise may become one of our competitors. Competition in our industry depends on numerous factors, including price. Certain of our competitors have lower overhead cost structures and, therefore, are able to provide their services at lower rates than we are currently able to provide. In addition, some of our competitors have greater resources than we do. We cannot be certain that our competitors will not develop the expertise, experience and resources necessary to provide services that are superior in quality and lower in price to ours. Similarly, we cannot be certain that we will be able to maintain or enhance our competitive position within the industry or maintain a customer base at current levels. We may also face competition from the in-house service organizations of existing or prospective customers, particularly with respect to building services. Many of our customers employ personnel who perform some of the same types of building services that we do. We cannot be certain that our existing or prospective customers will continue to outsource building services in the future.

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We are a decentralized company, which presents certain risks. While we believe decentralization has enhanced our growth and enabled us to remain responsive to opportunities and to our customers' needs, it necessarily places significant control and decision-making powers in the hands of local management. This presents various risks, including the risk that we may be slower or less able to identify or react to problems affecting a key business than we would in a more centralized environment.
Our business may also be affected by adverse weather conditions. Adverse weather conditions, particularly during the winter season, could impact our construction services operations as those conditions affect our ability to perform efficient work outdoors in certain regions of the United States and the United Kingdom. However, the absence of snow in the United States during the winter could cause us to experience reduced revenues in our United States building services segment, which has meaningful snow removal operations. In addition, cooler than normal temperatures during the summer months could reduce the need for our services, particularly in our businesses that provide or service air conditioning units, and result in reduced revenues and profitability during the period such unseasonal weather conditions persist.
Our business may be affected by the work environment. We perform our work under a variety of conditions, including but not limited to, difficult terrain, difficult site conditions and busy urban centers where delivery of materials and availability of labor may be impacted, clean-room environments where strict procedures must be followed, and sites which may have been exposed to environmental hazards. Performing work under these conditions can negatively affect efficiency and, therefore, our profitability.
Our dependence upon fixed price contracts could adversely affect our business. We currently generate, and expect to continue to generate, a significant portion of our revenues from fixed price contracts. We must estimate the total costs of a particular project to bid for fixed price contracts. The actual cost of labor and materials, however, may vary from the costs we originally estimated. These variations, along with other risks, inherent in performing fixed price contracts, may cause actual gross profits from projects to differ from those we originally estimated and could result in reduced profitability or losses on projects. Depending upon the size of a particular project, variations from the estimated contract costs can have a significant impact on our operating results for any fiscal quarter or year.
We could incur additional costs to cover guarantees. In some instances, we guarantee completion of a project by a specific date or price, cost savings, achievement of certain performance standards or performance of our services at a certain standard of quality. If we subsequently fail to meet such guarantees, we may be held responsible for costs resulting from such failures. Such a failure could result in our payment of liquidated or other damages. To the extent that any of these events occur, the total costs of a project could exceed the original estimated costs, and we would experience reduced profits or, in some cases, a loss.
Many of our contracts, especially our building services contracts for governmental and non-governmental entities, may be canceled on short notice, and we may be unsuccessful in replacing such contracts if they are canceled or as they are completed or expire. We could experience a decrease in revenues, net income and liquidity if any of the following occur:
customers cancel a significant number of contracts;
we fail to win a significant number of our existing contracts upon re-bid;
we complete a significant number of non-recurring projects and cannot replace them with similar projects; or
we fail to reduce operating and overhead expenses consistent with any decrease in our revenues.
We may be unsuccessful in generating internal growth. Our ability to generate internal growth will be affected by, among other factors, our ability to:
expand the range of services offered to customers to address their evolving needs;
attract new customers; and
increase the number of projects performed for existing customers.
In addition, existing and potential customers have reduced, and may continue to reduce, the number or size of projects available to us due to their inability to obtain capital or pay for services provided or because of general economic conditions. Many of the factors affecting our ability to generate internal growth are beyond our control, and we cannot be certain that our strategies will be successful or that we will be able to generate cash flow sufficient to fund our operations and to support internal growth. If we are not successful, we may not be able to achieve internal growth, expand operations or grow our business.
The departure of key personnel could disrupt our business. We depend on the continued efforts of our senior management. The loss of key personnel, or the inability to hire and retain qualified executives, could negatively impact our ability to manage our business. However, we have executive development and management succession plans in place in order to minimize any such negative impact.

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We may be unable to attract and retain skilled employees. Our ability to grow and maintain productivity and profitability will be limited by our ability to employ, train and retain skilled personnel necessary to meet our requirements. We are dependent upon our project managers and field supervisors who are responsible for managing our projects; and there can be no assurance that any individual will continue in his or her capacity for any particular period of time, and the loss of such qualified employees could have an adverse effect on our business. We cannot be certain that we will be able to maintain an adequate skilled labor force necessary to operate efficiently and to support our business strategy or that labor expenses will not increase as a result of a shortage in the supply of these skilled personnel. Labor shortages or increased labor costs could impair our ability to maintain our business or grow our revenues.
Our unionized workforce could adversely affect our operations, and we participate in many multiemployer union pension plans which could result in substantial liabilities being incurred. As of December 31, 2013, approximately 57% of our employees were covered by collective bargaining agreements. Although the majority of these agreements prohibit strikes and work stoppages, we cannot be certain that strikes or work stoppages will not occur in the future. However, only two of our collective bargaining agreements are national or regional in scope, and not all of our collective bargaining agreements expire at the same time. Strikes or work stoppages would adversely impact our relationships with our customers and could have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations and cash flows. We contribute to over 200 multiemployer union pension plans based upon wages paid to our union employees that could result in our being responsible for a portion of the unfunded liabilities under such plans. Our potential liability for unfunded liabilities could be material. Under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, we may become liable for our proportionate share of a multiemployer pension plan's underfunding, if we cease to contribute to that pension plan or significantly reduce the employees in respect of which we make contributions to that pension plan. See Note 14 - Retirement Plans of the notes to consolidated financial statements included in Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data for additional information regarding multiemployer plans.
Fluctuating foreign currency exchange rates impact our financial results. We have foreign operations in the United Kingdom, which in 2013 accounted for 7% of our revenues. Our reported financial position and results of operations are exposed to the effects (both positive and negative) that fluctuating exchange rates have on the process of translating the financial statements of our United Kingdom operations, which are denominated in local currencies, into the U.S. dollar.
Our failure to comply with environmental laws could result in significant liabilities. Our operations are subject to various laws, including environmental laws and regulations, among which many deal with the handling and disposal of asbestos and other hazardous or universal waste products, PCBs and fuel storage. A violation of such laws and regulations may expose us to various claims, including claims by third parties, as well as remediation costs and fines. We own and lease many facilities. Some of these facilities contain fuel storage tanks, which may be above or below ground. If these tanks were to leak, we could be responsible for the cost of remediation as well as potential fines. As a part of our business, we also install fuel storage tanks and are sometimes required to deal with hazardous materials, all of which may expose us to environmental liability.
In addition, new laws and regulations, stricter enforcement of existing laws and regulations, the discovery of previously unknown contamination or leaks, or the imposition of new clean-up requirements could require us to incur significant costs or become the basis for new or increased liabilities that could harm our financial position and results of operations, although certain of these costs might be covered by insurance. In some instances, we have obtained indemnification or covenants from third parties (including predecessors or lessors) for such clean-up and other obligations and liabilities that we believe are adequate to cover such obligations and liabilities. However, such third-party indemnities or covenants may not cover all of such costs or third-party indemnitors may default on their obligations. In addition, unanticipated obligations or liabilities, or future obligations and liabilities, may have a material adverse effect on our business operations. Further, we cannot be certain that we will be able to identify, or be indemnified for, all potential environmental liabilities relating to any acquired business.
Adverse resolution of litigation and other legal proceedings may harm our operating results or financial position. We are a party to lawsuits and other legal proceedings, most of which occur in the normal course of our business. Litigation and other legal proceedings can be expensive, lengthy and disruptive to normal business operations. Moreover, the results of complex legal proceedings are difficult to predict. An unfavorable resolution of a particular legal proceeding could have a material adverse effect on our business, operating results, financial position, and in some cases, on our reputation or our ability to obtain projects from customers, including governmental entities. See Item 3. Legal Proceedings and Note 15 - Commitments and Contingencies of the notes to consolidated financial statements included in Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, for more information regarding legal proceedings in which we are involved.
Opportunities within the government sector could lead to increased governmental regulation applicable to us and unrecoverable startup costs. Most government contracts are awarded through a regulated competitive bidding process. As we pursue increased opportunities in the government arena, particularly in our building services segment, management's focus associated with the start-up and bidding process may be diverted away from other opportunities. If we are to be successful in being awarded additional government contracts, a significant amount of costs could be required before any revenues are realized from these contracts. In addition, as a government contractor we are subject to a number of procurement rules and other regulations, any deemed violation of which could lead to fines or penalties or a loss of business. Government agencies routinely audit and investigate government

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contractors. Government agencies may review a contractor's performance under its contracts, cost structure and compliance with applicable laws, regulations and standards. If government agencies determine through these audits or reviews that costs are improperly allocated to specific contracts, they will not reimburse the contractor for those costs or may require the contractor to refund previously reimbursed costs. If government agencies determine that we are engaged in improper activity, we may be subject to civil and criminal penalties and debarment or suspension from doing business with the government. Government contracts are also subject to renegotiation of profit by the government, termination by the government prior to the expiration of the term and non-renewal by the government.
A significant portion of our business depends on our ability to provide surety bonds. We may be unable to compete for or work on certain projects if we are not able to obtain the necessary surety bonds. Our construction contracts frequently require that we obtain from surety companies and provide to our customers payment and performance bonds as a condition to the award of such contracts. Such surety bonds secure our payment and performance obligations. Under standard terms in the surety market, surety companies issue bonds on a project-by-project basis and can decline to issue bonds at any time or require the posting of additional collateral as a condition to issuing any bonds. Current or future market conditions, as well as changes in our sureties' assessment of our or their own operating and financial risk, could cause our surety companies to decline to issue, or substantially reduce the amount of, bonds for our work and could increase our bonding costs. These actions can be taken on short notice. If our surety companies were to limit or eliminate our access to bonding, our alternatives would include seeking bonding capacity from other surety companies, increasing business with clients that do not require bonds and posting other forms of collateral for project performance, such as letters of credit or cash. We may be unable to secure these alternatives in a timely manner, on acceptable terms, or at all. Accordingly, if we were to experience an interruption or reduction in the availability of bonding, we may be unable to compete for or work on certain projects.
We are effectively self-insured against many potential liabilities. Although we maintain insurance policies with respect to a broad range of risks, including automobile liability, general liability, workers' compensation and employee group health, these policies do not cover all possible claims and certain of the policies are subject to large deductibles. Accordingly, we are effectively self-insured for a substantial number of actual and potential claims. In addition, if any of our insurance carriers defaulted on its obligations to provide insurance coverage by reason of its insolvency or for other reasons, our exposure to claims would increase and our profits would be adversely affected. Our estimates for unpaid claims and expenses are based on known facts, historical trends and industry averages, utilizing the assistance of an actuary. We reflect these liabilities in our balance sheet as “Other accrued expenses and liabilities” and “Other long-term obligations.” The determination of such estimated liabilities and their appropriateness are reviewed and updated at least quarterly. However, these liabilities are difficult to assess and estimate due to many relevant factors, the effects of which are often unknown, including the severity of an injury or damage, the determination of liability in proportion to other parties, the timeliness of reported claims, the effectiveness of our risk management and safety programs and the terms and conditions of our insurance policies. Our accruals are based upon known facts, historical trends and our reasonable estimate of future expenses, and we believe such accruals are adequate. However, unknown or changing trends, risks or circumstances, such as increases in claims, a weakening economy, increases in medical costs, changes in case law or legislation or changes in the nature of the work we perform, could render our current estimates and accruals inadequate. In such case, adjustments to our balance sheet may be required and these increased liabilities would be recorded in the period that the experience becomes known. Insurance carriers may be unwilling, in the future, to provide our current levels of coverage without a significant increase in insurance premiums and/or collateral requirements to cover our obligations to them. Increased collateral requirements may be in the form of additional letters of credit, and an increase in collateral requirements could significantly reduce our liquidity. If insurance premiums increase, and/or if insurance claims are higher than our estimates, our profitability could be adversely affected.
Health care reform could adversely affect our operating results. In 2010, the United States government enacted comprehensive health care reform legislation. Due to the breadth and complexity of this legislation, as well as its phased-in nature of implementation, it is difficult for us to predict the overall effects it will have on our business over the coming years. To date, we have not experienced material costs related to the health care reform legislation; however, it is possible that our operating results and/or cash flows could be adversely affected in the future by increased costs, expanded liability exposure and requirements that change the ways we provide healthcare and other benefits to our employees.
We may incur liabilities or suffer negative financial impact relating to occupational, health and safety matters. Our operations are subject to extensive laws and regulations relating to the maintenance of safe conditions in the workplace. While we have invested, and will continue to invest, substantial resources in our robust occupational, health and safety programs, our industry involves a high degree of operational risk, and there can be no assurance that we will avoid significant liability exposure. These hazards can cause personal injury and loss of life, severe damage to or destruction of property and equipment and other consequential damages and could lead to suspension of operations, large damage claims and, in extreme cases, criminal liability.
Our customers seek to minimize safety risks on their sites and they frequently review the safety records of contractors during the bidding process. If our safety record were to substantially deteriorate over time, we might become ineligible to bid on certain work and our customers could cancel our contracts and/or not award us future business.

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If we fail to integrate future acquisitions successfully, this could adversely affect our business and results of operations. As part of our growth strategy, we acquire companies that expand, complement and/or diversify our business. Realization of the anticipated benefits of an acquisition will depend, among other things, upon our ability to integrate the acquired business successfully with our other operations and gain greater efficiencies and scale that will translate into reduced costs in a timely manner. However, there can be no assurance that an acquisition we may make in the future will provide the benefits anticipated when entering into the transaction. Acquisitions we have made and future acquisitions may expose us to operational challenges and risks, including the diversion of management's attention from our existing business, the failure to retain key personnel or customers of the acquired business, the assumption of unknown liabilities of the acquired business for which there are inadequate reserves and the potential impairment of acquired identifiable intangible assets, including goodwill. Our ability to sustain our growth and maintain our competitive position may be affected by our ability to identify and acquire desirable businesses and successfully integrate any business acquired.
Our results of operations could be adversely affected as a result of goodwill and other identifiable intangible asset impairments. When we acquire a business, we record an asset called “goodwill” equal to the excess amount paid for the business, including liabilities assumed, over the fair value of the tangible and identifiable intangible assets of the business acquired. The Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) requires that all business combinations be accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting and that certain identifiable intangible assets acquired in a business combination be recognized as assets apart from goodwill. FASB Accounting Standard Codification (“ASC”) Topic 350, “Intangibles-Goodwill and Other” (“ASC 350”) provides that goodwill and other identifiable intangible assets that have indefinite useful lives not be amortized, but instead must be tested at least annually for impairment, and identifiable intangible assets that have finite useful lives should continue to be amortized over their useful lives and be tested for impairment whenever facts and circumstances indicate that the carrying values may not be fully recoverable. ASC 350 also provides specific guidance for testing goodwill and other non-amortized identifiable intangible assets for impairment, which we test annually each October 1. ASC 350 requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions to allocate goodwill to reporting units and to determine the fair value of reporting unit net assets and liabilities. Such fair value is determined using discounted estimated future cash flows. Our development of the present value of future cash flow projections is based upon assumptions and estimates by management from a review of our operating results, business plans, anticipated growth rates and margins and the weighted average cost of capital, among others. Much of the information used in assessing fair value is outside the control of management, such as interest rates, and these assumptions and estimates can change in future periods. There can be no assurance that our estimates and assumptions made for purposes of our goodwill and identifiable intangible asset impairment testing will prove to be accurate predictions of the future. If our assumptions regarding business plans or anticipated growth rates and/or margins are not achieved, or there is a rise in interest rates, we may be required to record goodwill and/or identifiable intangible asset impairment charges in future periods, whether in connection with our next annual impairment testing on October 1, 2014 or earlier, if an indicator of an impairment is present prior to the quarter in which the annual goodwill impairment test is to be performed. It is not possible at this time to determine if any such additional impairment charge would result or, if it does, whether such a charge would be material to our results of operations.
We did not record an impairment of our goodwill or identifiable intangible assets for the year ended December 31, 2013.
Amounts included in our backlog may not result in actual revenues or translate into profits. Many contracts are subject to cancellation or suspension on short notice at the discretion of the client, and the contracts in our backlog are subject to changes in the scope of services to be provided as well as adjustments to the costs relating to the contract. We have historically experienced variances in the components of backlog related to project delays or cancellations resulting from weather conditions, external market factors and economic factors beyond our control, and we may experience more delays or cancellations in the future. The risk of contracts in backlog being cancelled or suspended generally increases during periods of widespread slowdowns. Accordingly, there is no assurance that backlog will actually be realized. If our backlog fails to materialize, we could experience a reduction in revenues and a decline in profitability, which could result in a deterioration of our financial position and liquidity.
We account for the majority of our construction projects using the percentage-of-completion method of accounting; therefore, variations of actual results from our assumptions may reduce our profitability. We recognize revenues on construction contracts using the percentage-of-completion method of accounting in accordance with ASC Topic 605-35, “Revenue Recognition-Construction-Type and Production-Type Contracts”. See Application of Critical Accounting Policies in Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. Under the percentage-of-completion method of accounting, we record revenue as work on the contract progresses. The cumulative amount of revenues recorded on a contract at a specified point in time is that percentage of total estimated revenues that costs incurred to date bear to estimated total costs. Accordingly, contract revenues and total cost estimates are reviewed and revised as the work progresses. Adjustments are reflected in contract revenues in the period when such estimates are revised. Estimates are based on management's reasonable assumptions and experience, but are only estimates. Variations of actual results from assumptions on an unusually large project or on a number of average size projects could be material. We are also required to immediately recognize the full amount of the estimated loss on a contract when estimates indicate such a loss. Such adjustments and accrued losses could result in reduced profitability, which could negatively impact our cash flow from operations.

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The loss of one or a few customers could have an adverse effect on us. A few clients have in the past and may in the future account for a significant portion of our revenues in any one year or over a period of several consecutive years. Although we have long-standing relationships with many of our significant clients, our clients may unilaterally reduce, fail to renew or terminate their contracts with us at any time. A loss of business from a significant client could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial position, and results of operations.
Certain provisions of our corporate governance documents could make an acquisition of us, or a substantial interest in us, more difficult. The following provisions of our certificate of incorporation and bylaws, as currently in effect, as well as Delaware law, could discourage potential proposals to acquire us, delay or prevent a change in control of us, or limit the price that investors may be willing to pay in the future for shares of our common stock:
our certificate of incorporation permits our board of directors to issue “blank check” preferred stock and to adopt amendments to our bylaws;
our bylaws contain restrictions regarding the right of our stockholders to nominate directors and to submit proposals to be considered at stockholder meetings;
our certificate of incorporation and bylaws limit the right of our stockholders to call a special meeting of stockholders and to act by written consent; and
we are subject to provisions of Delaware law, which prohibit us from engaging in any of a broad range of business transactions with an “interested stockholder” for a period of three years following the date such stockholder becomes classified as an interested stockholder.
ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
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ITEM 2. PROPERTIES                 
Our operations are conducted primarily in leased properties. The following table lists facilities over 50,000 square feet, both leased and owned, and identifies the business segment that is the principal user of each such facility.
 
 
Approximate Square Feet
 
Lease Expiration Date, Unless Owned 
1168 Fesler Street
El Cajon, California (b)
67,560

 
8/31/2020
22302 Hathaway Avenue
Hayward, California (b)
105,000

 
7/31/2016
4462 Corporate Center Drive
Los Alamitos, California (a)
57,863

 
12/31/2019
18111 South Santa Fe Avenue
Rancho Dominguez, California (d)
66,246

 
12/31/2016
940 Remillard Court
San Jose, California (c)
119,560

 
7/31/2017
5101 York Street
Denver, Colorado (b)
77,553

 
2/28/2015
345 Sheridan Boulevard
Lakewood, Colorado (a)
63,000

 
Owned
3100 Woodcreek Drive
Downers Grove, Illinois (a)
56,551

 
7/31/2017
2219 Contractors Drive
Fort Wayne, Indiana (b)
175,000

 
7/31/2023
7614 and 7720 Opportunity Drive
Fort Wayne, Indiana (b)
144,695

 
10/31/2018
2655 Garfield Avenue
Highland, Indiana (a)
57,765

 
6/30/2019
4250 Highway 30
St. Gabriel, Louisiana (d)
90,000

 
Owned
1750 Swisco Road
Sulphur, Louisiana (d)
112,000

 
Owned
111-01 and 111-21 14th Avenue
College Point, New York (a)
72,813

 
2/28/2021
70 Schmitt Boulevard
Farmingdale, New York (b)
76,380

 
7/31/2026
Two Penn Plaza
New York, New York (a)
55,891

 
1/31/2016
2102 Tobacco Road
Durham, North Carolina (b)
55,944

 
9/30/2015
2900 Newpark Drive
Norton, Ohio (b)
91,831

 
11/1/2017
1800 Markley Street
Norristown, Pennsylvania (c)
93,000

 
9/30/2021
227 Trade Court
Aiken, South Carolina (b)
66,000

 
9/30/2016
6045 East Shelby Drive
Memphis, Tennessee (c)
53,618

 
4/30/2018
937 Pine Street
Beaumont, Texas (d)
78,962

 
Owned
895 North Main Street
Beaumont, Texas (d)
75,000

 
Owned
410 Flato Road
Corpus Christi, Texas (d)
57,000

 
Owned

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Approximate Square Feet
 
Lease Expiration Date, Unless Owned 
5550 Airline Drive and 25 Tidwell Road
Houston, Texas (b)
97,936

 
12/31/2014
12415 Highway 225
La Porte, Texas (d)
78,000

 
Owned
2455 West 1500 South
Salt Lake City, Utah (a)
58,339

 
3/31/2018
We believe that our property, plant and equipment are well maintained, in good operating condition and suitable for the purposes for which they are used.
See Note 15 - Commitments and Contingencies of the notes to consolidated financial statements included in Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data for additional information regarding lease costs. We utilize substantially all of our leased or owned facilities and believe there will be no difficulty either in negotiating the renewal of our real property leases as they expire or in finding alternative space, if necessary.
 
 
(a)
Principally used by a company engaged in the “United States electrical construction and facilities services” segment.
(b)
Principally used by a company engaged in the “United States mechanical construction and facilities services” segment.
(c)
Principally used by a company engaged in the “United States building services” segment.
(d)
Principally used by a company engaged in the “United States industrial services” segment.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
One of our subsidiaries, USM, Inc. ("USM"), doing business in California provides, among other things, janitorial services to its customers by having those services performed by independent janitorial companies. USM and one of its customers, which owns retail stores (the “Customer”), are co-defendants in a federal class action lawsuit brought by employees of two of USM’s California local janitorial contractors. The action captioned Federico Vilchiz Vasquez, Jesus Vilchiz Vasquez, Francisco Domingo Claudio, for themselves and all others similarly situated vs. USM, Inc. dba USM Services, Inc., a Pennsylvania Corporation, et al., was commenced on September 5, 2013 in a Superior Court of California and was removed by USM on November 22, 2013 to the United States District Court for the Northern District of California. The employees allege in their complaint, among other things, that USM and the Customer violated a California statute that prohibits USM from entering into a contract with a janitorial contractor when it knows or should know that the contract does not include funds sufficient to allow the janitorial contractor to comply with all local, state and federal laws or regulations governing the labor or services to be provided. The employees have asserted that the amounts USM pays to its janitorial contractors are insufficient to allow those janitorial contractors to meet their obligations regarding, among other things, wages due for all hours their employees worked, minimum wages and overtime pay. These employees seek to represent not only themselves, but also all other individuals who provided janitorial services at the Customer’s stores in California during the relevant four year time period. We do not believe USM or the Customer has violated the California statute or that the employees may bring the action as a class action on behalf of other employees of janitorial companies with whom USM contracted for the provision of janitorial services to the Customer. However, if the pending lawsuit is certified as a class action and USM is found to have violated the California statute, USM might have to pay significant damages and might be subject to similar lawsuits regarding the provision of janitorial services to its other customers in California. The plaintiffs seek a declaratory judgment that USM has violated the California statute, monetary damages, including all unpaid wages and thereon, restitution for unpaid wages, and an award of attorney fees and costs.
We are involved in several other proceedings in which damages and claims have been asserted against us. Other potential claims may exist that have not yet been asserted against us. We believe that we have a number of valid defenses to such proceedings and claims and intend to vigorously defend ourselves. We do not believe that any such matters will have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or liquidity. Litigation is subject to many uncertainties and the outcome of litigation is not predictable with assurance. It is possible that some litigation matters for which reserves have not been established could be decided unfavorably to us, and that any such unfavorable decisions could have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or liquidity.

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ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
Information concerning mine safety violations or other regulatory matters required by Section 1503(a) of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act and Item 104 of Regulation S-K (17 CFR 229.104) is included in Exhibit 95 to this Form 10-K.

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EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT
Anthony J. Guzzi, Age 49; President since October 25, 2004 and Chief Executive Officer since January 3, 2011. From October 25, 2004 to January 2, 2011, Mr. Guzzi served as Chief Operating Officer of the Company. From August 2001, until he joined the Company, Mr. Guzzi served as President of the North American Distribution and Aftermarket Division of Carrier Corporation (“Carrier”). Carrier is a manufacturer and distributor of commercial and residential HVAC and refrigeration systems and equipment and a provider of after-market services and components of its own products and those of other manufacturers in both the HVAC and refrigeration industries. Mr. Guzzi is also a member of our Board of Directors.
Sheldon I. Cammaker, Age 74; Executive Vice President and General Counsel of the Company since September 1987 and Secretary of the Company since May 1997. Prior to September 1987, Mr. Cammaker was a senior partner of the New York City law firm of Botein, Hays & Sklar.
R. Kevin Matz, Age 55; Executive Vice President-Shared Services of the Company since December 2007 and Senior Vice President-Shared Services from June 2003 to December 2007. From April 1996 to June 2003, Mr. Matz served as Vice President and Treasurer of the Company and Staff Vice President-Financial Services of the Company from March 1993 to April 1996.
Mark A. Pompa, Age 49; Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company since April 3, 2006. From June 2003 to April 2, 2006, Mr. Pompa was Senior Vice President-Chief Accounting Officer of the Company, and from June 2003 to January 2007, Mr. Pompa was also Treasurer of the Company. From September 1994 to June 2003, Mr. Pompa was Vice President and Controller of the Company.

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PART II

ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES
Market Information. Our common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “EME”.
The following table sets forth high and low sales prices for our common stock for the periods indicated as reported by the New York Stock Exchange:
 
2013
High
 
Low
First Quarter
$
42.69

 
$
34.42

Second Quarter
$
42.34

 
$
35.58

Third Quarter
$
43.98

 
$
37.19

Fourth Quarter
$
42.61

 
$
36.26

 
2012
High
 
Low
First Quarter
$
30.91

 
$
26.32

Second Quarter
$
30.52

 
$
25.68

Third Quarter
$
30.52

 
$
25.32

Fourth Quarter
$
34.95

 
$
27.91

Holders. As of February 20, 2014, there were approximately 151 stockholders of record and, as of that date, we estimate there were approximately 30,769 beneficial owners holding our common stock in nominee or “street” name.
Dividends. We have paid quarterly dividends since October 25, 2011. During 2012, we paid a regular quarterly dividend of $0.05 per common share, and on December 7, 2012, our Board of Directors declared a special dividend of $0.25 per share, payable in December 2012, and announced its intention to increase the regular quarterly dividend to $0.06 per share. In addition, at the December 7, 2012 meeting of our Board of Directors, the regular quarterly dividend that would have been paid in January 2013 was declared, its amount increased to $0.06 per share and its payment date accelerated to December 28, 2012. During 2013, we paid a regular quarterly dividend of $0.06 per share in the second, third and fourth quarters of 2013. In December 2013, our Board of Directors announced its intention to increase the regular quarterly dividend to $0.08 per share commencing with the dividend to be paid in the first quarter of 2014. We expect that such quarterly dividends will be paid in the foreseeable future. Our credit agreement places limitations on the payment of dividends on our common stock. However, we do not believe that the terms of the credit agreement materially limit our ability to pay a quarterly dividend of $0.08 per share for the foreseeable future.











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Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans. The following table summarizes, as of December 31, 2013, certain information regarding equity compensation plans that were approved by stockholders and equity compensation plans that were not approved by stockholders. The information in the table and in the Notes thereto has been adjusted for stock splits.
 
 
Equity Compensation Plan Information
 
 
 
A
 
B
 
C
 
Plan Category
 
Number of Securities to be Issued upon Exercise of Outstanding Options, Warrants and Rights
 
Weighted Average Exercise Price of Outstanding Options, Warrants and Rights
 
Number of Securities Remaining Available for Future Issuance under Equity Compensation Plans (Excluding Securities Reflected in Column A)
 
Equity Compensation Plans Approved by Security Holders
 
1,917,081

(1) 
$
12.03

(1) 
2,247,362

(2) 
Equity Compensation Plans Not Approved by Security Holders
 
71,000

(3) 
$
9.67

 

 
Total
 
1,988,081

 
$
11.94

 
2,247,362

 
_________
 
(1)
Included within this amount are 677,384 restricted stock units awarded to our non-employee directors and employees. The weighted average exercise price would have been $18.60 had the weighted average exercise price calculation excluded such restricted stock units.
(2)
Represents shares of our common stock available for future issuance under our 2010 Incentive Plan (the "2010 Plan"), which may be issuable in respect of options and/or stock appreciation rights granted under the 2010 Plan and/or may also be issued pursuant to the award of restricted stock, unrestricted stock and/or awards that are valued in whole or in part by reference to, or are otherwise based on the fair market value of, our common stock.
(3)
Represents shares of our common stock that may be issued upon the exercise of options to an executive officer.
Stock Options. Certain stock options, which have been adjusted for stock splits, were awarded pursuant to an individual compensation arrangement with Mr. Anthony Guzzi, our President and Chief Executive Officer, when he first joined the Company, that were not approved by stockholders. These options were granted to Mr. Anthony Guzzi on October 25, 2004 and have an exercise price of $9.67 per share. The options have a term of ten years from their grant date, an exercise price per share equal to the fair market value of a share of common stock on their grant date, and are currently exercisable.
Purchase of Equity Securities by the Issuer and Affiliated Purchasers
The following table summarizes repurchases of our common stock made during the quarter ended December 31, 2013 by us: 
Period
Total Number of
Shares Purchased(1)
Average Price
Paid Per Share
Total Number of
Shares Purchased as Part
of Publicly Announced
Plans or Programs
Maximum Number
(or Approximate Dollar Value)
of Shares That May Yet be
Purchased Under
the Plan or Programs
 
 
 
 
 
October 1, 2013 to
October 31, 2013
82,486

$37.24
82,486

$40,492,572
November 1, 2013 to
November 30, 2013
484,042

$37.15
484,042

$22,495,025
December 1, 2013 to
December 31, 2013
None

None
None

$122,495,025
_________
 
(1)
On September 26, 2011, we announced that our Board of Directors had authorized us to repurchase up to $100.0 million of our outstanding common stock, and on December 31, 2013, there remained authorization for us to repurchase approximately $22.5 million of our shares under that authorization. On December 5, 2013, we announced that our Board of Directors had authorized us to repurchase up to an additional $100.0 million of our outstanding common stock. As a result, $122.5 million was available for repurchase as of December 31, 2013. No shares have been repurchased since the programs have been announced other than pursuant to these publicly announced programs. Acquisitions under our repurchase programs may be made from time to time as permitted by securities laws and other legal requirements.


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ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA
The following selected financial data has been derived from our audited financial statements and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements, the related notes thereto and the report of our independent registered public accounting firm thereon included elsewhere in this and our previously filed annual reports on Form 10-K.
See Note 3 - Acquisitions of Businesses and Note 4 - Disposition of Assets of the notes to consolidated financial statements included in Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data for a discussion regarding acquisitions and dispositions. The results of operations for all periods presented reflect discontinued operations accounting due to the disposition in August 2011 of our Canadian subsidiary.
Income Statement Data
(In thousands, except per share data)
 
 
Years Ended December 31,
 
2013
 
2012
 
2011
 
2010
 
2009
Revenues
$
6,417,158

 
$
6,346,679

 
$
5,613,459

 
$
4,851,953

 
$
5,227,699

Gross profit
813,058

 
806,354

 
733,949

 
693,523

 
784,225

Impairment loss on goodwill and identifiable intangible assets

 

 
3,795

 
246,081

 
13,526

Operating income (loss)
210,292

 
249,967

 
210,793

 
(26,528
)
 
250,122

Net income (loss) attributable to EMCOR Group, Inc.
$
123,792

 
$
146,584

 
$
130,826

 
$
(86,691
)
 
$
160,756

 
 
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Basic earnings (loss) per common share:
 
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

From continuing operations
$
1.85

 
$
2.20

 
$
1.82

 
$
(1.30
)
 
$
2.31

From discontinued operations

 

 
0.14

 
(0.01
)
 
0.13

 
$
1.85

 
$
2.20

 
$
1.96

 
$
(1.31
)
 
$
2.44

 
 
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Diluted earnings (loss) per common share:
 
 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

From continuing operations
$
1.82

 
$
2.16

 
$
1.78

 
$
(1.30
)
 
$
2.25

From discontinued operations

 

 
0.13

 
(0.01
)
 
0.13

 
$
1.82

 
$
2.16

 
$
1.91

 
$
(1.31
)
 
$
2.38

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Balance Sheet Data
(In thousands) 
 
As of December 31,  
 
2013
 
2012
 
2011
 
2010
 
2009
Equity (1)
$
1,479,626

 
$
1,357,179

 
$
1,245,131

 
$
1,162,845

 
$
1,226,466

Total assets
3,465,915

 
3,107,070

 
3,014,076

 
2,755,542

 
2,981,894

Goodwill
834,825

 
566,588

 
566,805

 
406,804

 
593,628

Borrowings under revolving credit facility

 
150,000

 
150,000

 
150,000

 

Term loan, including current maturities
350,000

 

 

 

 
194,750

Other long-term debt, including current maturities
11

 
18

 

 
24

 

Capital lease obligations, including current maturities
$
4,652

 
$
5,881

 
$
4,857

 
$
1,649

 
$
601

 
 _______
(1)
We have paid quarterly dividends since October 25, 2011. During 2012, we paid a regular quarterly dividend of $0.05 per common share, and on December 7, 2012, our Board of Directors declared a special dividend of $0.25 per share, payable in December 2012, and announced its intention to increase the regular quarterly dividend to $0.06 per share. In addition, at the December 7, 2012 meeting of our Board of Directors, the regular quarterly dividend that would have been paid in January 2013 was declared, its amount increased to $0.06 per share and its payment date accelerated to December 28, 2012. During 2013, we paid a regular quarterly dividend of $0.06 per share in the second, third and fourth quarters of 2013. In December 2013, our Board of Directors announced its intention to increase the regular quarterly dividend to $0.08 per share commencing with the dividend to be paid in the first quarter of 2014. Prior to October 25, 2011, no cash dividends had been paid on the Company's common stock.

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ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
We are one of the largest electrical and mechanical construction and facilities services firms in the United States. In addition, we provide a number of building services and industrial services. Our services are provided to a broad range of commercial, industrial, utility and institutional customers through approximately 70 operating subsidiaries and joint venture entities. We had conducted business in Canada through an indirect wholly owned subsidiary. We sold our Canadian subsidiary in August 2011.
During the third quarter of 2013, we completed the acquisition of RepconStrickland, Inc. (“RSI”), a leading provider of turnaround and specialty services to the North American refinery and petrochemical markets. In connection with the acquisition of RSI and to reflect changes in our internal reporting structure and the information used by management to make operating decisions and assess performance, we created a new segment that includes RSI and certain businesses that had been part of our United States facilities services segment. The new segment is called the United States industrial services segment and the segment formerly named the United States facilities services segment has been renamed the United States building services segment.
Our reportable segments have been restated in all periods presented to reflect the changes in our segments referred to above. The segment formally named the United Kingdom construction and facilities services segment has been renamed the United Kingdom construction and building services segment. In addition, the results of operations for all periods presented reflect: (a) discontinued operations accounting due to the disposition in August 2011 of our Canadian subsidiary and (b) certain reclassifications of prior period amounts from our United States building services segment to our United States mechanical construction and facilities services segment due to changes in our internal reporting structure.
Overview
The following table presents selected financial data for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 (in thousands, except percentages and per share data):
 
 
2013
 
2012
Revenues
$
6,417,158

 
$
6,346,679

Revenues increase from prior year
1.1
%
 
13.1
%
Operating income
$
210,292

 
$
249,967

Operating income as a percentage of revenues
3.3
%
 
3.9
%
Income from continuing operations
$
127,354

 
$
148,886

Net income attributable to EMCOR Group, Inc.
$
123,792

 
$
146,584

Diluted earnings per common share from continuing operations
$
1.82

 
$
2.16

During 2013, we made two strategic decisions to position ourselves for long-term growth and improved profitability. We completed the acquisition of RSI during the third quarter of 2013. This acquisition will expand and further strengthen our service offerings to new and existing customers and enhance our position within the industrial services and energy market sectors. In addition, due to recurring losses over the last several years from the construction operations of our United Kingdom construction and building services segment and our negative assessment of construction market conditions in the United Kingdom for the foreseeable future, we announced our decision to withdraw from the construction market in the United Kingdom.
Although revenues for 2013 slightly increased compared to 2012, operating income and operating margin (operating income as a percentage of revenues) decreased in 2013 compared to 2012. The increase in 2013 revenues compared to 2012 was primarily attributable to $133.3 million in revenues from companies acquired in 2013, which are reported in our United States industrial services segment and our United States mechanical construction and facilities services segment. Excluding the impact of these acquisitions, most of our segments reported lower revenues in 2013, with the largest decline in revenues from our United Kingdom construction and building services segment. The decrease in 2013 revenues within the United Kingdom construction and building services segment is due to our decision earlier this year to withdraw from the United Kingdom construction market. These decreases were partially offset by higher revenues from our United States electrical construction and facilities services segment.
Both operating income and operating margin in 2013 were below that of 2012 due to: (a) declines in operating income and operating margin from our United States mechanical construction and facilities services segment, primarily as a result of poor performance by one of our subsidiaries at two projects located in the southeastern United States (resulting in aggregate losses of approximately $24.5 million) and (b) operating losses and restructuring expenses of $30.1 million related to the construction operations reported in our United Kingdom construction and building services segment. Offsetting this unfavorable performance in 2013 were improved operating results in our United States building services segment. Companies acquired in 2013, which are reported in our United States industrial segment and our United States mechanical construction and facilities services segment,

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contributed $2.0 million to operating income, net of $5.8 million of amortization expense associated with identifiable intangible assets.
As previously discussed, we completed the acquisition of RSI during 2013, and its results have been included in our United States industrial services segment since its acquisition. In addition, we completed two other acquisitions during 2013, and their results have been included in our United States mechanical construction and facilities services segment. All of these businesses expand our service capabilities into new technical areas.
Operating Segments
Our reportable segments have been restated in all periods presented to reflect the changes in our segments referred to above. The segment formally named the United Kingdom construction and facilities services segment has been renamed the United Kingdom construction and building services segment. In addition, the results of operations for all periods presented reflect: (a) discontinued operations accounting due to the disposition in August 2011 of our Canadian subsidiary and (b) certain reclassifications of prior period amounts from our United States building services segment to our United States mechanical construction and facilities services segment due to changes in our internal reporting structure.
We have the following reportable segments which provide services associated with the design, integration, installation, start-up, operation and maintenance of various systems: (a) United States electrical construction and facilities services (involving systems for electrical power transmission and distribution; premises electrical and lighting systems; low-voltage systems, such as fire alarm, security and process control; voice and data communication; roadway and transit lighting; and fiber optic lines); (b) United States mechanical construction and facilities services (involving systems for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration and clean-room process ventilation; fire protection; plumbing, process and high-purity piping; controls and filtration; water and wastewater treatment; central plant heating and cooling; cranes and rigging; millwrighting; and steel fabrication, erection and welding); (c) United States building services; (d) United States industrial services; and (e) United Kingdom construction and building services. The segment “United States building services” principally consists of those operations which provide a portfolio of services needed to support the operation and maintenance of customers' facilities (commercial and government site-based operations and maintenance; facility maintenance and services; outage services to utilities and industrial plants; military base operations support services; mobile maintenance and services; floor care and janitorial services; landscaping, lot sweeping and snow removal; facilities management; vendor management; call center services; installation and support for building systems; program development, management and maintenance for energy systems; technical consulting and diagnostic services; infrastructure and building projects for federal, state and local governmental agencies and bodies; small modification and retrofit projects; and retrofit projects to comply with clean air laws), which services are not generally related to customers' construction programs. The segment "United States industrial services" principally consists of those operations which provide industrial maintenance and services, mainly for refineries and petrochemical plants, including on-site repairs, maintenance and service of heat exchangers, towers, vessels and piping; design, manufacturing, repair and hydro blast cleaning of shell and tube heat exchangers and related equipment; refinery turnaround planning and engineering services; specialty welding services; overhaul and maintenance of critical process units in refineries and petrochemical plants; and specialty technical services for refineries and petrochemical plants. The United Kingdom construction and building services segment performs electrical construction, mechanical construction and building services. In August 2011, we sold our Canadian subsidiary, which represented our Canada construction segment and which performed electrical construction and mechanical construction.

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Discussion and Analysis of Results of Operations
2013 versus 2012
Revenues
As described in more detail below, revenues for 2013 were $6.4 billion compared to $6.3 billion for 2012. The increase in revenues for 2013 was primarily attributable to: (a) incremental revenues of approximately $133.3 million generated by companies acquired in 2013, which are reported in our United States industrial services segment and our United States mechanical construction and facilities services segment and (b) higher revenues from our United States electrical construction and facilities services segment, partially offset by lower revenues from our United Kingdom construction and building services segment and our United States mechanical construction and facilities services segment, excluding the effect of acquisitions in 2013. We continue to be disciplined by only accepting work in a very competitive marketplace that we believe can be performed at reasonable margins.
The following table presents our revenues for each of our operating segments and the approximate percentages that each segment's revenues were of total revenues for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 (in thousands, except for percentages):
 
 
2013
 
% of
Total 
 
2012
 
% of
Total 
Revenues from unrelated entities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
United States electrical construction and facilities services
$
1,345,750

 
21
%
 
$
1,211,692

 
19
%
United States mechanical construction and facilities services
2,329,834

 
36
%
 
2,386,498

 
38
%
United States building services
1,794,978

 
28
%
 
1,807,917

 
28
%
United States industrial services
519,413

 
8
%
 
401,793

 
6
%
Total United States operations
5,989,975

 
93
%
 
5,807,900

 
92
%
United Kingdom construction and building services
427,183

 
7
%
 
538,779

 
8
%
Total worldwide operations
$
6,417,158

 
100
%
 
$
6,346,679

 
100
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenues of our United States electrical construction and facilities services segment were $1,345.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2013 compared to revenues of $1,211.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2012. This increase in revenues was primarily attributable to higher levels of work from commercial, institutional, manufacturing and transportation construction projects, primarily in the Southern California and New York City markets, partially offset by a decrease in revenues from water and wastewater construction projects.
Our United States mechanical construction and facilities services segment revenues for the year ended December 31, 2013 were $2,329.8 million, a $56.7 million decrease compared to revenues of $2,386.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2012. This decrease in revenues was primarily attributable to declines in revenues from institutional, healthcare and water and wastewater construction projects. In addition, this segment’s results for 2012 included approximately $224.0 million of revenues attributable to a large manufacturing project compared to $23.1 million of revenues recognized on the same project in 2013. These decreases were partially offset by an increase in revenues from other manufacturing construction projects and incremental revenues of approximately $9.7 million generated by companies acquired in 2013.
Revenues of our United States building services segment were $1,795.0 million and $1,807.9 million in 2013 and 2012, respectively. This decrease in revenues was primarily attributable to a reduction in revenues from our government site-based services and our commercial site-based services, partially offset by an increase in revenues from our energy services and our mobile mechanical services. The decrease in revenues from our government site-based services was primarily due to a reduction in discretionary government project spending and the loss in 2012 of certain maintenance contracts, and the decrease in our commercial site-based services was primarily due to the termination of certain unprofitable contracts. The increase in revenues from our energy services was due to large project work, and the increase in revenues from our mobile mechanical services was due to higher project and services revenues.
Revenues of our United States industrial services segment for the year ended December 31, 2013 increased by $117.6 million compared to the year ended December 31, 2012. This increase in revenues was primarily due to the $123.6 million of incremental revenues generated by RSI. Excluding the results of this acquisition, revenues decreased from turnaround and maintenance services work performed compared to revenues in 2012. The results in 2012 benefited from the favorable impact of three large non-recurring turnaround and repair projects.

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Our United Kingdom construction and building services segment revenues were $427.2 million in 2013 compared to $538.8 million in 2012. This decrease in revenues was attributable to a reduction in our construction operations in the United Kingdom, as a consequence of both weak market conditions and our decision earlier this year to withdraw from the construction market in the United Kingdom. This decision was based on recurring losses over the last several years in the construction operations of our United Kingdom segment and our negative assessment of construction market conditions in the United Kingdom for the foreseeable future. This decrease in revenues was also attributable to: (a) lower revenues within this segment’s building services business as a result of reduced activity in the commercial and transportation markets and (b) a decrease of $6.4 million relating to the effect of unfavorable exchange rates for the British pound versus the United States dollar.
Backlog
The following table presents our operating segment backlog from unrelated entities and their respective percentages of total backlog (in thousands, except for percentages):
 
December 31, 2013
 
% of
Total
 
December 31, 2012
 
% of
Total
Backlog:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
United States electrical construction and facilities services
$
993,919

 
30
%
 
$
831,910

 
25
%
United States mechanical construction and facilities services
1,325,941

 
39
%
 
1,357,892

 
40
%
United States building services
761,855

 
23
%
 
841,882

 
25
%
United States industrial services
94,187

 
3
%
 
99,532

 
3
%
Total United States operations
3,175,902

 
94
%
 
3,131,216

 
93
%
United Kingdom construction and building services
185,220

 
6
%
 
243,169

 
7
%
Total worldwide operations
$
3,361,122

 
100
%
 
$
3,374,385

 
100
%
Our backlog at December 31, 2013 was $3.36 billion compared to $3.37 billion at December 31, 2012. This slight decrease in backlog was primarily attributable to lower backlog within most of our segments, partially offset by an increase in backlog from our United States electrical construction and facilities services segment. Backlog increases with awards of new contracts and decreases as we perform work on existing contracts. Backlog is not a term recognized under United States generally accepted accounting principles; however, it is a common measurement used in our industry. We include a project within our backlog at such time as a contract is awarded. Backlog includes unrecognized revenues to be realized from uncompleted construction contracts plus unrecognized revenues expected to be realized over the remaining term of services contracts. However, we do not include in backlog contracts for which we are paid on a time and material basis, and if the remaining term of a services contract exceeds 12 months, the unrecognized revenues attributable to such contract included in backlog are limited to only the next 12 months of revenues provided for in the initial contract award. Our backlog also includes amounts related to services contracts for which a fixed price contract value is not assigned; however, a reasonable estimate of total revenues can be made from budgeted amounts agreed to with our customer. Our backlog is comprised of: (a) original contract amounts, (b) change orders for which we have received written confirmations from our customers, (c) pending change orders for which we expect to receive confirmations in the ordinary course of business and (d) claim amounts that we have made against customers for which we have determined we have a legal basis under existing contractual arrangements and as to which we consider collection to be probable. Claim amounts recorded were immaterial for all periods presented. Our backlog does not include anticipated revenues from unconsolidated joint ventures or variable interest entities and anticipated revenues from pass-through costs on contracts for which we are acting in the capacity of an agent and which are reported on the net basis. We believe our backlog is firm, although many contracts are subject to cancellation at the election of our customers. Historically, cancellations have not had a material adverse effect on us.
Cost of sales and Gross profit
The following table presents cost of sales, gross profit (revenues less cost of sales), and gross profit margin (gross profit as a percentage of revenues) for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 (in thousands, except for percentages):  
 
2013
 
2012
Cost of sales
$
5,604,100

 
$
5,540,325

Gross profit
$
813,058

 
$
806,354

Gross profit margin
12.7
%
 
12.7
%
Our gross profit for the year ended December 31, 2013 was $813.1 million, a $6.7 million increase compared to the gross profit of $806.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2012. The increase in gross profit was primarily attributable to: (a) increases in gross profit from our United States building services segment and our United States industrial services segment, excluding the

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gross profit from a company acquired in 2013, (b) companies acquired in 2013 reported within our United States industrial services segment and our United States mechanical construction and facilities services segment, which contributed approximately $23.0 million to gross profit, and (c) the receipt of an insurance recovery of approximately $2.6 million during the first quarter of 2013 associated with a previously disposed of operation, which is classified as a component of "Cost of sales" on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Gross profit was negatively impacted by a decrease in gross profit from: (a) our United States mechanical construction and facilities services segment, as a consequence of aggregate losses of approximately $24.5 million from one of our subsidiaries at two projects located in the southeastern United States and (b) our United Kingdom construction and building services segment.
Our gross profit margin was 12.7% for both 2013 and 2012. Gross profit margin for the year ended December 31, 2013 increased in our United States building services segment and our United States industrial services segment primarily due to improved project execution and the termination of certain unprofitable contracts. Gross profit margin decreased in all our other reportable segments. Gross profit margin declined in our United States mechanical construction and facilities services segment and our United Kingdom construction and building services segment due to construction contract losses, resulting in a 0.8% impact on consolidated gross profit margin. Gross profit margin in 2013 in our United States electrical construction and facilities services segment declined as 2012 gross profit margin had benefited from the resolution of construction claims, resulting in approximately $9.5 million of gross profit.
Selling, general and administrative expenses
The following table presents selling, general and administrative expenses, and selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenues, for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 (in thousands, except for percentages):  
 
2013
 
2012
Selling, general and administrative expenses
$
591,063

 
$
556,242

Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenues
9.2
%
 
8.8
%
Our selling, general and administrative expenses for the year ended December 31, 2013 were $591.1 million, a $34.8 million increase compared to selling, general and administrative expenses of $556.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2012. Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenues were 9.2% and 8.8% for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. This increase in selling, general and administrative expenses primarily resulted from: (a) $21.0 million of expenses directly related to companies acquired in 2013, including amortization expense attributable to identifiable intangible assets of $5.8 million, (b) $6.1 million of transaction costs associated with the acquisition of RSI and (c) higher legal and other professional fees. In addition, we recognized for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, $6.8 million and $6.4 million of income attributable to the reversal of contingent consideration accruals relating to acquisitions made prior to 2013.
Restructuring expenses
Restructuring expenses, primarily relating to employee severance obligations and/or the termination of leased facilities, were $11.7 million and $0.1 million for 2013 and 2012, respectively. The 2013 restructuring expenses were primarily related to employee severance obligations and the termination of leased facilities in the construction operations of our United Kingdom construction and building services segment. The 2012 restructuring expenses were primarily attributable to employee severance obligations and the termination of leased facilities incurred in our United States building services segment. As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, the balance of restructuring related obligations yet to be paid was $4.9 million and $0.1 million, respectively. The majority of obligations outstanding as of December 31, 2012 were paid during 2013. The majority of obligations outstanding as of December 31, 2013 will be paid during 2014. We expect to incur an additional $1.4 million of expenses in connection with the restructuring of our United Kingdom operations in 2014.
Impairment loss on goodwill and identifiable intangible assets
Based upon our annual impairment testing as of October 1, 2013 and 2012, no impairment of our goodwill or our identifiable intangible assets was recognized for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.






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Operating income (loss)
The following table presents by segment our operating income (loss) (gross profit less selling, general and administrative expenses and restructuring expenses), and each segment's operating income (loss) as a percentage of such segment's revenues from unrelated entities, for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 (in thousands, except for percentages):
 
 
2013
 
% of
Segment
Revenues 
 
2012
 
% of
Segment
Revenues 
Operating income (loss):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
United States electrical construction and facilities services
$
98,114

 
7.3
 %
 
$
100,736

 
8.3
%
United States mechanical construction and facilities services
93,765

 
4.0
 %
 
125,261

 
5.2
%
United States building services
67,225

 
3.7
 %
 
43,290

 
2.4
%
United States industrial services
38,763

 
7.5
 %
 
37,241

 
9.3
%
Total United States operations
297,867

 
5.0
 %
 
306,528

 
5.3
%
United Kingdom construction and building services
(5,981
)
 
(1.4
)%
 
7,052

 
1.3
%
Corporate administration
(69,891
)
 

 
(63,468
)
 

Restructuring expenses
(11,703
)
 

 
(145
)
 

Total worldwide operations
210,292

 
3.3
 %
 
249,967

 
3.9
%
Other corporate items:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Interest expense
(8,769
)
 
 

 
(7,275
)
 
 

Interest income
1,128

 
 

 
1,556

 
 

Income from continuing operations before income taxes
$
202,651

 
 

 
$
244,248

 
 

As described in more detail below, we had operating income of $210.3 million for 2013 compared to operating income of $250.0 million for 2012.
Operating income of our United States electrical construction and facilities services segment for the year ended December 31, 2013 was $98.1 million compared to operating income of $100.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2012. The decrease in operating income for the year ended December 31, 2013 was primarily the result of a reduction in gross profit from water and wastewater construction projects, partially offset by an increase in gross profit attributable to commercial, institutional and manufacturing construction projects. Operating income in 2012 also benefited from the resolution of construction claims on a water and wastewater project and a healthcare project, resulting in approximately $9.5 million of gross profit. Selling, general and administrative expenses slightly increased for the year ended December 31, 2013 compared to 2012. The decrease in operating margin for the year ended December 31, 2013 was primarily the result of a decrease in gross profit margin.
Our United States mechanical construction and facilities services segment operating income for the year ended December 31, 2013 was $93.8 million, a $31.5 million decrease compared to operating income of $125.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2012. The results included aggregate losses of approximately $24.5 million from one of our subsidiaries at two projects located in the southeastern United States, resulting in a 1.1% impact on this segment's operating margin. One of these projects was in progress at the time of acquisition of the subsidiary and will be completed in 2014. The other project, which was contracted for post-acquisition, has incurred losses principally due to poor performance by one of our subcontractors on the project which we have replaced and is substantially complete. In addition to the effect of these two projects, operating income in 2012 was favorably impacted by gross profit of $24.1 million recognized on a large manufacturing project. Companies acquired in 2013 generated operating losses of approximately $1.0 million, including amortization expense of $0.1 million attributable to identifiable intangible assets for the year ended December 31, 2013. The decrease in operating income for the year ended December 31, 2013 was partially offset by higher gross profit from commercial construction projects and a decrease in selling, general and administrative expenses primarily due to lower incentive compensation expense. In addition, we recognized for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, $6.7 million and $5.4 million of income attributable to the reversal of contingent consideration accruals relating to acquisitions made prior to 2013. The decrease in operating margin was primarily attributable to a reduction in gross profit margin.
Operating income of our United States building services segment was $67.2 million and $43.3 million in 2013 and 2012, respectively. The increase in operating income was primarily attributable to an increase in gross profit from this segment's: (a) commercial site-based services, partially attributable to an increase in revenues from snow removal and the termination of certain unprofitable contracts, (b) mobile mechanical services, partially as a result of greater project and services revenues and improved job execution, and (c) energy services, as a result of increased gross profits on large project work. The increase in operating income

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was partially offset by lower gross profit from our government site-based services as a result of a reduction in discretionary government project spending and the loss in 2012 of certain maintenance contracts. Operating income was negatively impacted by an increase in selling, general and administrative expenses, primarily due to: (a) an increase in employee related costs, such as incentive compensation due to improved operating results within certain subsidiaries, and (b) a higher provision for doubtful accounts. The increase in operating margin was primarily the result of an increase in gross profit margin, primarily due to increased margins from our energy services, mobile mechanical services and commercial site-based services operations.
Operating income of our United States industrial services segment for the year ended December 31, 2013 increased by $1.5 million compared to operating income for the year ended December 31, 2012. RSI contributed $3.0 million to operating income, net of $5.7 million of amortization expense attributable to identifiable intangible assets. This increase in operating income was offset by reduced operating income due to a decrease in demand for our turnaround and maintenance services in the refinery market compared to 2012 due to customer scheduling changes. The results of 2012 benefited from the favorable impact of three large non-recurring turnaround and repair projects. The decrease in operating margin was a result of an increase in the ratio of selling, general and administrative expenses to revenues.
Our United Kingdom construction and building services segment's operating loss for the year ended December 31, 2013 was $6.0 million compared to operating income of $7.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2012. This unfavorable result was due to: (a) an operating loss of $19.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2013 from its construction operations due to lower volume and project write-downs attributable to both weak market conditions and our decision earlier this year to withdraw from the construction market in the United Kingdom and (b) lower volume from its building services operations as a result of reduced project activity, partially offset by lower selling general and administrative expenses predominantly as a result of lower employee related costs. Operating margin in this segment decreased for 2013 compared to 2012 due to operating losses from its construction operations.
Our corporate administration expenses were $69.9 million for 2013 compared to $63.5 million in 2012. The increase in expenses was primarily due to $6.1 million of transaction costs associated with the RSI acquisition. Also, included in our corporate administration expenses for 2013 was the receipt of an insurance recovery during our first quarter of approximately $2.6 million associated with a previously disposed of operation, which is classified as a component of "Cost of sales" on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Non-operating items
Interest expense was $8.8 million and $7.3 million for 2013 and 2012, respectively. The $1.5 million increase in interest expense for 2013 compared to 2012 was primarily due to increased borrowings as a result of our acquisition of RSI and the acceleration of expense for debt issuance costs associated with the amendment and restatement of our 2011 Credit Agreement.
Interest income was $1.1 million and $1.6 million for 2013 and 2012, respectively. The decrease in interest income was primarily related to lower invested cash balances.
For joint ventures that have been accounted for using the consolidation method of accounting, noncontrolling interest represents the allocation of earnings to our joint venture partners who either have a minority-ownership interest in the joint venture or are not at risk for the majority of losses of the joint venture.
Our 2013 income tax provision from continuing operations was $75.3 million compared to $95.4 million for 2012. The actual income tax rates on income from continuing operations before income taxes, less amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests, for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, were 37.8% and 39.4%, respectively. The decrease in the 2013 income tax provision compared to 2012 was primarily due to the effect of reduced income before income taxes, a change in the mix of earnings among various jurisdictions and the reversal of previously unrecognized income tax benefits.
2012 versus 2011
Revenues
As described in more detail below, the increase in revenues for 2012 compared to 2011 was primarily attributable to: (a) increased revenues from all of our operating segments, excluding incremental revenues attributable to acquisitions in 2012 and 2011, and (b) incremental revenues of approximately $303.9 million generated by companies acquired in 2012 and 2011, which are reported within our United States mechanical construction and facilities services segment and our United States building services segment. An increase in revenues at our United Kingdom operations was offset by a decrease of $6.5 million relating to the effect of unfavorable exchange rates for the British pound versus the United States dollar.


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The following table presents our revenues for each of our operating segments and the approximate percentages that each segment's revenues were of total revenues for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 (in thousands, except for percentages):
 
2012
 
% of
Total 
 
2011
 
% of
Total 
Revenues from unrelated entities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
United States electrical construction and facilities services
$
1,211,692

 
19
%
 
$
1,155,079

 
21
%
United States mechanical construction and facilities services
2,386,498

 
38
%
 
2,009,073

 
36
%
United States building services
1,807,917

 
28
%
 
1,602,964

 
29
%
United States industrial services
401,793

 
6
%
 
317,377

 
6
%
Total United States operations
5,807,900

 
92
%
 
5,084,493

 
91
%
United Kingdom construction and building services
538,779

 
8
%
 
528,966

 
9
%
Total worldwide operations
$
6,346,679

 
100
%
 
$
5,613,459

 
100
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenues of our United States electrical construction and facilities services segment were $1,211.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2012 compared to revenues of $1,155.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2011. This increase in revenues was primarily attributable to higher levels of work from manufacturing, institutional and commercial construction projects, partially offset by a decrease in revenues from healthcare, transportation and hospitality construction projects.
Our United States mechanical construction and facilities services segment revenues for the year ended December 31, 2012 were $2,386.5 million, a $377.4 million increase compared to revenues of $2,009.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2011. This increase in revenues was primarily attributable to: (a) an increase in revenues from manufacturing, commercial and transportation construction projects, excluding the effect of acquisitions made in 2012 and 2011, and (b) incremental revenues of approximately $128.6 million generated by companies acquired in 2012 and 2011, partially offset by a decrease in revenues from healthcare, institutional, hospitality and water and wastewater construction projects.
Revenues of our United States building services segment were $1,807.9 million and $1,603.0 million in 2012 and 2011, respectively. This increase in revenues was primarily attributable to incremental revenues of approximately $175.3 million generated by companies acquired in 2011, which perform building maintenance services and mobile mechanical services, and from an increase in revenues at: (a) our commercial site-based operations, excluding the effect of the acquisition made in 2011, primarily the result of new project awards and (b) our government services operations, primarily due to new contract awards and organic growth in the medical building services portfolio. This increase was partially offset by a decrease in revenues from our energy services operations primarily as a result of the loss of a large contract at the end of 2011.
Revenues of our United States industrial services segment for the year ended December 31, 2012 increased by $84.4 million compared to the year ended December 31, 2011. This increase in revenues was primarily due to an increase in demand for our services in the refinery market and the favorable impact of three large non-recurring turnaround and repair service projects.
Our United Kingdom construction and building services segment revenues were $538.8 million in 2012 compared to $529.0 million in 2011. This increase in revenues was primarily attributable to growth in revenues in our building services business as a result of an expansion in scope of contract activity with our existing customers in the commercial and transportation markets, partially offset by a decrease in revenues from our United Kingdom construction business as a result of lower volume from institutional and healthcare construction projects and a decrease of $6.5 million relating to the effect of unfavorable exchange rates for the British pound versus the United States dollar.
Backlog
The following table presents our operating segment backlog from unrelated entities and their respective percentages of total backlog (in thousands, except for percentages):
 
December 31, 2012
 
% of
Total
 
December 31, 2011
 
% of
Total
Backlog:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
United States electrical construction and facilities services
$
831,910

 
25
%
 
$
809,952

 
24
%
United States mechanical construction and facilities services
1,357,892

 
40
%
 
1,361,789

 
41
%
United States building services
841,882

 
25
%
 
769,374

 
23
%
United States industrial services
99,532

 
3
%
 
91,632

 
3
%
Total United States operations
3,131,216

 
93
%
 
3,032,747

 
91
%
United Kingdom construction and building services
243,169

 
7
%
 
294,899

 
9
%
Total worldwide operations
$
3,374,385

 
100
%
 
$
3,327,646

 
100
%

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Our backlog at December 31, 2012 was $3.37 billion compared to $3.33 billion of backlog at December 31, 2011. This slight increase in backlog, excluding the effect of acquisitions, was primarily attributable to: (a) an increase in contracts awarded for work in all of our domestic segments and (b) an increase of $27.7 million in backlog associated with a company acquired in 2012, which is included in our United States mechanical construction and facilities services segment. This increase was partially offset by lower backlog within our United Kingdom segment.
Cost of sales and Gross profit
The following table presents cost of sales, gross profit (revenues less cost of sales), and gross profit margin (gross profit as a percentage of revenues) for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 (in thousands, except for percentages):  
 
2012
 
2011
Cost of sales
$
5,540,325

 
$
4,879,510

Gross profit
$
806,354

 
$
733,949

Gross profit margin
12.7
%
 
13.1
%
Our gross profit for the year ended December 31, 2012 was $806.4 million, an increase of $72.4 million compared to the gross profit for the year ended December 31, 2011 of $733.9 million. The increase in gross profit was primarily attributable to: (a) companies acquired in 2012 and 2011 reported within our United States mechanical construction and facilities services segment and our United States building services segment, which contributed approximately $29.2 million to gross profit, net of amortization expense attributable to identifiable intangible assets of $0.2 million, (b) our United States industrial services segment, (c) our United States electrical construction and facilities services segment and (d) our United States mechanical construction and facilities services segment, excluding the gross profit from companies acquired in 2012 and 2011. These increases were partially offset by lower gross profit from our United Kingdom operations, whose construction business experienced several project write-downs. The increase in gross profit was also negatively impacted by changes in the exchange rates for the British pound versus the United States dollar.
Our gross profit margin was 12.7% for 2012 compared to 13.1% for 2011. The decrease in gross profit margin was primarily the result of lower gross profit margin at: (a) our United States mechanical construction and facilities services segment, primarily as a result of the favorable resolution in 2011 of various uncertainties on projects and the settlement of a long outstanding construction claim, (b) our United States building services segment, partially attributable to the margin dilutive impact of an acquisition in 2011, and (c) our United Kingdom operations, as a result of the operating loss from its construction business. The decrease in gross profit margin in 2012 was partially offset by higher gross profit margin at our United States industrial services segment and our United States electrical construction and facilities services segment, primarily as a result of: (a) the favorable resolution of a long outstanding construction claim on a water and wastewater construction project and (b) higher margins from certain other construction projects, as a result of claim settlements and better than anticipated project execution on other contracts.
Selling, general and administrative expenses
The following table presents selling, general and administrative expenses, and selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenues, for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 (in thousands, except for percentages):  
 
2012
 
2011
Selling, general and administrative expenses
$
556,242

 
$
518,121

Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenues
8.8
%
 
9.2
%
Our selling, general and administrative expenses for the year ended December 31, 2012 were $556.2 million, a $38.1 million increase compared to selling, general and administrative expenses of $518.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2011. This increase was primarily attributable to: (a) $26.9 million of incremental expenses directly related to companies acquired in 2012 and 2011, including amortization expense attributable to identifiable intangible assets of $4.9 million, and (b) higher employee related costs such as incentive compensation and employee benefits, partially as a result of improved results and share-based compensation costs, partially offset by a decrease in professional fees, as we had incurred $4.7 million of transaction costs associated with an acquisition made in 2011. In addition, we recognized for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively, $6.4 million and $2.8 million of income attributable to the reversal of contingent consideration accruals relating to acquisitions made prior to 2012. Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenues decreased for 2012 compared to 2011, primarily related to our ability to increase revenues at a greater rate than the increase in overhead costs.
Restructuring expenses
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employee severance obligations and the termination of leased facilities incurred in our United States building services segment. In 2011, restructuring expenses were primarily related to employee severance obligations at our corporate headquarters. As of December 31, 2012 and 2011, the balance of restructuring related obligations yet to be paid was $0.1 million and $0.2 million, respectively. The majority of obligations outstanding as of December 31, 2011 were paid during 2012. The majority of obligations outstanding as of December 31, 2012 were paid during 2013.
Impairment loss on goodwill and identifiable intangible assets
In conjunction with our 2011 annual impairment test on October 1, 2011, we recognized a $3.8 million non-cash impairment charge related to customer relationships and trade names within the United States building services segment during the fourth quarter of 2011. This impairment primarily resulted from both lower forecasted revenues from, and lower operating margins at, specific companies within this segment.
Based upon our annual impairment testing as of October 1, 2012, no additional impairment of our goodwill or our identifiable intangible assets was recognized for the year ended December 31, 2012.
Operating income (loss)
The following table presents by segment our operating income (loss) (gross profit less selling, general and administrative expenses, restructuring expenses, and impairment loss on identifiable intangible assets), and each segment's operating income (loss) as a percentage of such segment's revenues from unrelated entities, for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 (in thousands, except for percentages):
 
 
2012
 
% of
Segment
Revenues 
 
2011
 
% of
Segment
Revenues 
Operating income (loss):
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
United States electrical construction and facilities services
$
100,736

 
8.3
%
 
$
84,601

 
7.3
%
United States mechanical construction and facilities services
125,261

 
5.2
%
 
118,529

 
5.9
%
United States building services
43,290

 
2.4
%
 
47,087

 
2.9
%
United States industrial services
37,241

 
9.3
%
 
19,510

 
6.1
%
Total United States operations
306,528

 
5.3
%
 
269,727

 
5.3
%
United Kingdom construction and building services
7,052

 
1.3
%
 
9,225

 
1.7
%
Corporate administration
(63,468
)
 

 
(63,124
)
 

Restructuring expenses
(145
)
 

 
(1,240
)
 

Impairment loss on identifiable intangible assets

 

 
(3,795
)
 

Total worldwide operations
249,967

 
3.9
%
 
210,793

 
3.8
%
Other corporate items:
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Interest expense
(7,275
)
 
 

 
(11,261
)
 
 

Interest income
1,556

 
 

 
1,820

 
 

Income from continuing operations before income taxes
$
244,248

 
 

 
$
201,352

 
 

As described in more detail below, we had operating income of $250.0 million for 2012 compared to operating income of $210.8 million for 2011.
Operating income of our United States electrical construction and facilities services segment was $100.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2012 compared to operating income of $84.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2011. This increase in operating income primarily resulted from an increase in gross profit from: (a) water and wastewater construction projects and (b) manufacturing and institutional construction projects. In addition, operating income in 2012 benefited from the favorable resolution of a construction claim on a healthcare project, as well as from a long outstanding construction claim on a water and wastewater construction project. This increase in operating income was partially offset by a decrease in gross profit attributable to: (a) hospitality construction projects and (b) smaller quick turn project work. Additionally, operating income in 2011 benefited from the favorable resolution of uncertainties on a hospitality construction project and from the favorable resolution of an institutional construction claim. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased for the year ended December 31, 2012, compared to 2011, principally due to higher employee related costs, primarily incentive compensation accruals as a result of improved results, and higher professional fees. The increase in operating margin for the year ended December 31, 2012 was primarily the result of an increase in gross profit margin and a decrease in the ratio of selling, general and administrative expenses to revenues.

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Our United States mechanical construction and facilities services segment operating income for the year ended December 31, 2012 was $125.3 million, a $6.7 million increase compared to operating income of $118.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2011. This increase in operating income, excluding operating income attributable to the 2012 and 2011 acquisitions in this segment, was primarily due to higher gross profit from manufacturing and commercial construction projects. Additionally, the increase in operating income was partially attributable to companies acquired in 2012 and 2011, which generated approximately $4.2 million of operating income, net of amortization expense attributable to identifiable intangible assets of $0.3 million. This increase was partially offset by a decrease in operating income from hospitality, healthcare and institutional construction projects. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased in 2012 compared to 2011, excluding expenses directly related to the 2012 and 2011 acquisitions in this segment, which added $11.9 million of selling, general and administrative costs, including $0.2 million of amortization expense attributable to identifiable intangible assets, primarily due to an increase in employee related costs, such as salaries and incentive compensation accruals as a result of improved results and a higher provision for doubtful accounts. The decrease in operating margin for the year ended December 31, 2012 was the result of a reduction in gross profit margin, partially offset by a decrease in the ratio of selling, general and administrative expenses to revenues.
Operating income of our United States building services segment was $43.3 million and $47.1 million in 2012 and 2011, respectively. The decrease in operating income was due to lower operating income from our government services operations as a result of several project write-downs, the majority of which were due to difficult job site conditions. Additionally, companies acquired in 2011 negatively impacted operating income by approximately $1.9 million, including $4.8 million of amortization expense attributable to identifiable intangible assets. The decrease in operating income was partially offset by: (a) higher operating income from our mobile mechanical services as a result of improved project performance compared to 2011 and (b) income attributable to the reversal of contingent consideration accruals relating to acquisitions made prior to 2012. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased by $5.5 million for 2012 compared to 2011, excluding the increase of $15.0 million of selling, general and administrative expenses associated with companies acquired in 2011, including amortization expense of $4.7 million. This increase was primarily attributable to an increase in employee related costs such as salaries, incentive compensation and employee benefits, due to higher volume and profitability, and higher depreciation and amortization costs. The increases in selling, general and administrative expenses were partially offset by a reduction in the provision for doubtful accounts due to favorable settlements of amounts previously determined to be uncollectible. The increase in operating margin for 2012 was the result of a decrease in the ratio of selling, general and administrative expenses to revenues, which is related to our ability to increase revenues at a greater rate than the increase in overhead costs, partially offset by a reduction in gross profit margin.
Operating income of our United States industrial services segment for the year ended December 31, 2012 increased by $17.7 million compared to operating income for the year ended December 31, 2011. The increase in operating income was primarily due to higher operating income as a result of an increase in demand for our services in the refinery market and the favorable impact of three large non-recurring turnaround and repair service projects.
Our United Kingdom construction and building services segment operating income was $7.1 million in 2012 compared to $9.2 million in 2011. This decrease in operating income was primarily attributable to an operating loss within our United Kingdom construction business as a result of losses recognized on various hospitality, institutional and commercial construction projects and a decrease of $0.2 million relating to the effect of unfavorable exchange rates for the British pound versus the United States dollar. The decrease in operating income was partially offset by an increase in operating income from its building services business as a result of better performance on its commercial and institutional portfolio of contracts. The decrease in operating margin for 2012 was brought about by a combination of lower gross profit margins, partially offset by a decrease in selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenues.
Our corporate administration expenses were $63.5 million for 2012 compared to $63.1 million in 2011. This increase in expenses was primarily attributable to higher share-based compensation costs as a result of improved operating performance. This increase was partially offset by: (a) lower transaction costs of approximately $4.7 million associated with an acquisition made in 2011 and (b) reduced salaries at headquarters, as a result of the restructuring at our corporate headquarters earlier in 2011.
Non-operating items
Interest expense was $7.3 million and $11.3 million for 2012 and 2011, respectively. The $4.0 million decrease in interest expense for 2012 compared to 2011 was primarily due to lower borrowing rates under the credit facility that we entered into in late 2011.
Interest income was $1.6 million and $1.8 million for 2012 and 2011, respectively. The decrease in interest income was primarily related to lower invested cash balances in 2012.
For joint ventures that have been accounted for using the consolidation method of accounting, noncontrolling interest represents the allocation of earnings to our joint venture partners who either have a minority-ownership interest in the joint venture or are not at risk for the majority of losses of the joint venture.

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Our 2012 income tax provision from continuing operations was $95.4 million compared to $76.8 million for 2011. The actual income tax rates on income from continuing operations before income taxes, less amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests, for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, were 39.4% and 38.7%, respectively. The increase in the 2012 income tax provision compared to 2011 was primarily due to increased income before income taxes, the effect of a change in the United Kingdom statutory tax rate and a change in the mix of earnings among various jurisdictions.
Discontinued operation
In August 2011, we disposed of our Canadian subsidiary, which represented our Canada construction segment, to a group of investors, including members of the former subsidiary's management team. We received approximately $17.3 million in payment for the shares. In addition, we also received approximately $26.4 million in repayment of indebtedness owed by our Canadian subsidiary to us. Proceeds from the sale of discontinued operation, net of cash sold, totaled $26.6 million. Net income from discontinued operation for the year ended December 31, 2011 was $9.1 million, net of income taxes. Included in the net income from discontinued operation for the year ended December 31, 2011 was a gain on sale of $9.1 million (net of income tax provision of $2.8 million) resulting from the sale of the subsidiary. The gain on sale of discontinued operation includes $15.5 million related to amounts previously reported in the foreign translation adjustment component of accumulated other comprehensive income. Loss from discontinued operation included income tax benefits of $0.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2011.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
The following table presents net cash provided by (used in) operating activities, investing activities and financing activities for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 (in thousands):

 
2013
 
2012
 
2011
Net cash provided by operating activities
$
150,069

 
$
184,408

 
$
149,425

Net cash used in investing activities
$
(483,422
)
 
$
(42,546
)
 
$
(320,518
)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
$
167,031

 
$
(50,587
)
 
$
(29,288
)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
$
832

 
$
2,706

 
$
867

Our consolidated cash balance decreased by approximately $165.5 million from $605.3 million at December 31, 2012 to $439.8 million at December 31, 2013. Net cash provided by operating activities for 2013 was $150.1 million compared to $184.4 million in net cash provided by operating activities for 2012. The decrease in net cash provided by operating activities, excluding the effect of businesses acquired, was primarily due to: (a) a $32.2 million reduction in other accrued expenses, primarily due to a reduction in federal taxes payable, (b) a $21.5 million reduction in net income and (c) an $18.3 million reduction in accounts payable, partially offset by a $38.4 million increase in net over-billings, related to the timing of customer billings and payments. Net cash used in investing activities was $483.4 million for 2013 compared to net cash used in investing activities of $42.5 million for 2012. The increase in net cash used in investing activities was primarily due to a $435.9 million increase in payments for acquisitions of businesses. Net cash provided by financing activities for 2013 increased by approximately $217.6 million compared to 2012. The increase in net cash provided by financing activities was primarily due to $350.0 million of long-term debt incurred and a $22.0 million decrease in dividends paid to stockholders, partially offset by a $150.0 million net repayment of our revolving credit facility.
Our consolidated cash balance increased by approximately $94.0 million from $511.3 million at December 31, 2011 to $605.3 million at December 31, 2012. Net cash provided by operating activities for 2012 was $184.4 million compared to $149.4 million in net cash provided by operating activities for 2011. The increase was primarily due to improved operating results and changes in our working capital. Net cash used in investing activities was $42.5 million for 2012 compared to $320.5 million used in 2011. The decrease was primarily due to a $281.1 million decrease in payments for businesses acquired, partially offset by an $8.3 million increase in amounts paid for the purchase of property, plant and equipment. Net cash used in financing activities for 2012 was $50.6 million compared to $29.3 million used in 2011. The increase was primarily attributable to the payment of dividends.







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The following is a summary of material contractual obligations and other commercial commitments (in millions):
 
Payments Due by Period
Contractual Obligations 
Total
 
Less
than
1 year 
 
1-3
years
 
3-5
years
 
After
5 years
Term Loan (including interest currently at 1.42%) (1)
$
371.8

 
$
22.4

 
$
44.1

 
$
305.3

 
$

Capital lease obligations
4.9

 
2.0

 
2.5

 
0.4

 

Operating leases
189.6

 
55.6

 
80.5

 
36.0

 
17.5

Open purchase obligations (2)
783.0

 
690.2

 
86.0

 
6.8

 

Other long-term obligations, including current portion (3)
360.4

 
37.9

 
310.5

 
12.0

 

Liabilities related to uncertain income tax positions
3.4

 
1.0

 
2.2

 
0.2

 

Total Contractual Obligations
$
1,713.1

 
$
809.1

 
$
525.8

 
$
360.7

 
$
17.5

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Amount of Commitment Expirations by Period 
Other Commercial Commitments
Total
Amounts
Committed 
 
Less
than
1 year
 
1-3
years 
 
3-5
years
 
After
5 years
Letters of credit
$
83.6

 
$
82.1

 
$
1.5

 
$

 
$

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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(1)
On November 25, 2013, we entered into a $1.1 billion credit agreement (the "2013 Credit Agreement"), which is comprised of a $750.0 million revolving credit facility (the “2013 Revolving Credit Facility”) and a $350.0 million term loan (the "Term Loan"). The proceeds of the Term Loan were used to repay amounts drawn under our previous credit agreement. As of December 31, 2013, the amount outstanding under the Term Loan was $350.0 million.
(2)
Represents open purchase orders for material and subcontracting costs related to construction and service contracts. These purchase orders are not reflected in our consolidated balance sheets and should not impact future cash flows, as amounts should be recovered through customer billings.
(3)
Represents primarily insurance related liabilities and liabilities for deferred income taxes, incentive compensation and earn-out arrangements, classified as other long-term liabilities in the consolidated balance sheets. Cash payments for insurance related liabilities may be payable beyond three years, but it is not practical to estimate these payments. We provide funding to our post retirement plans based on at least the minimum funding required by applicable regulations. In determining the minimum required funding, we utilize current actuarial assumptions and exchange rates to forecast estimates of amounts that may be payable for up to five years in the future. In our judgment, minimum funding estimates beyond a five year time horizon cannot be reliably estimated, and therefore, have not been included in the table.
Until November 25, 2013, we had a revolving credit agreement (the “2011 Credit Agreement”) as amended, which provided for a revolving credit facility of $750.0 million. The 2011 Credit Agreement was effective November 21, 2011. Effective November 25, 2013, we amended and restated the 2011 Credit Agreement with a $1.1 billion credit agreement (the "2013 Credit Agreement"), which is comprised of a $750.0 million revolving credit facility (the “2013 Revolving Credit Facility”) and a $350.0 million term loan (the "Term Loan"). The proceeds of the Term Loan were used to repay amounts drawn under the 2011 Credit Agreement. Both facilities expire on November 25, 2018. We may increase the 2013 Revolving Credit Facility to $1.05 billion if additional lenders are identified and/or existing lenders are willing to increase their current commitments; and we may allocate up to $250.0 million of available borrowings under the 2013 Revolving Credit Facility to letters of credit for our account of for the account of any of our subsidiaries. The 2013 Revolving Credit Facility and the Term Loan are both guaranteed by most of our direct and indirect subsidiaries and are secured by substantially all of our assets and most of the assets of most of our subsidiaries. The 2013 Revolving Credit Facility and the Term Loan contain various covenants providing for, among other things, maintenance of certain financial ratios and certain limitations on payment of dividends, common stock repurchases, investments, acquisitions, indebtedness and capital expenditures. A commitment fee is payable on the average daily unused amount under the 2013 Revolving Credit Facility, which ranges from 0.20% to 0.30%, based on certain financial tests. The fee is 0.20% of the unused amount as of December 31, 2013. Borrowings under the 2013 Revolving Credit Facility and the Term Loan bear interest at (1) a rate which is the prime commercial lending rate announced by Bank of Montreal from time to time (3.25% at December 31, 2013) plus 0.25% to 0.75%, based on certain financial tests or (2) United States dollar LIBOR (0.17% at December 31, 2013) plus 1.25% to 1.75%, based on certain financial tests. The interest rate in effect at December 31, 2013 was 1.42%. Letter of credit fees issued under the

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2013 Revolving Credit Facility range from 1.25% to 1.75% of the respective face amounts of outstanding letters of credit and are charged based on certain financial tests. We capitalized approximately $3.0 million of debt issuance costs associated with the 2013 Credit Agreement. This amount is being amortized over the life of the agreement and is included as part of interest expense. In connection with the amendment and restatement of the 2011 Credit Agreement, $0.3 million attributable to the acceleration of expense for debt issuance costs in connection with the 2011 Credit Agreement was recorded as part of interest expense. We are required to make principal payments on the Term Loan in installments on the last day of March, June, September and December of each year, commencing with the calendar quarter ending March 31, 2014, in the amount of $4.4 million, with a final payment of all principal and interest not yet paid due and payable on November 25, 2018. As of December 31, 2013, the balance on the Term Loan was $350.0 million. As of December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, we had approximately $83.3 million and $84.0 million of letters of credit outstanding, respectively. We had borrowings of $150.0 million outstanding under the 2011 Credit Agreement at December 31, 2012. There were no borrowings outstanding under the 2013 Revolving Credit Facility as of December 31, 2013.
On September 26, 2011, our Board of Directors authorized us to repurchase up to $100.0 million of our outstanding common stock. During 2013, we repurchased approximately 0.7 million shares of our common stock for approximately $26.1 million. Since the inception of this repurchase program, we have repurchased 2.8 million shares of our common stock for approximately $77.5 million, and there remains authorization for us to repurchase approximately $22.5 million of our shares under that authorization. On December 5, 2013, our Board of Directors authorized us to repurchase up to an additional $100.0 million of our outstanding common stock. As a result, $122.5 million was available for repurchase as of December 31, 2013. The repurchase program does not obligate us to acquire any particular amount of common stock and may be suspended, recommenced or discontinued at any time or from time to time without prior notice. Acquisitions under our repurchase program may be made from time to time to the extent permitted by securities laws and other legal requirements, including provisions in our credit agreement placing limitations on such repurchases. The repurchase program has been and will be funded from our operations.
The terms of our construction contracts frequently require that we obtain from surety companies (“Surety Companies”) and provide to our customers payment and performance bonds (“Surety Bonds”) as a condition to the award of such contracts. The Surety Bonds secure our payment and performance obligations under such contracts, and we have agreed to indemnify the Surety Companies for amounts, if any, paid by them in respect of Surety Bonds issued on our behalf. In addition, at the request of labor unions representing certain of our employees, Surety Bonds are sometimes provided to secure obligations for wages and benefits payable to or for such employees. Public sector contracts require Surety Bonds more frequently than private sector contracts, and accordingly, our bonding requirements typically increase as the amount of public sector work increases. As of December 31, 2013, based on our percentage-of-completion of our projects covered by Surety Bonds, our aggregate estimated exposure, assuming defaults on all our then existing contractual obligations, was approximately $0.8 billion. The Surety Bonds are issued by Surety Companies in return for premiums, which vary depending on the size and type of bond.
We continually monitor our available limits of Surety Bonds, which we believe to be adequate, and discuss with our current and other Surety Bond providers the amount of Surety Bonds that may be available to us based on our financial strength and the absence of any default by us on any Surety Bond issued on our behalf. However, if we experience changes in our bonding relationships or if there are adverse changes in the surety industry, we may seek to satisfy certain customer requests for Surety Bonds by posting other forms of collateral in lieu of Surety Bonds such as letters of credit or parent company guarantees, seeking to convince customers to forego the requirement for Surety Bonds, by increasing our activities in business segments that rarely require Surety Bonds such as the building and industrial services segments, and/or by refraining from bidding for certain projects that require Surety Bonds. There can be no assurance that we will be able to effectuate alternatives to providing Surety Bonds to our customers or to obtain, on favorable terms, sufficient additional work that does not require Surety Bonds to replace projects requiring Surety Bonds that we may decide not to pursue. Accordingly, if we were to experience a reduction in the availability of Surety Bonds, we could experience a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations and/or cash flows.
From time to time in the ordinary course of business, we guarantee obligations of our subsidiaries under certain contracts. Generally, we are liable under such an arrangement only if our subsidiary fails to perform its obligations under the contract. Historically, we have not incurred any substantial liabilities as a consequence of these guarantees.
We do not have any other material financial guarantees or off-balance sheet arrangements other than those disclosed herein.
Our primary source of liquidity has been, and is expected to continue to be, cash generated by operating activities. We also maintain our 2013 Revolving Credit Facility that may be utilized, among other things, to meet short-term liquidity needs in the event cash generated by operating activities is insufficient or to enable us to seize opportunities to participate in joint ventures or to make acquisitions that may require access to cash on short notice or for any other reason. However, negative macroeconomic trends may have an adverse effect on liquidity. Short-term liquidity is also impacted by the type and length of construction contracts in place. During economic downturns, there were typically fewer small discretionary projects from the private sector, and our competitors aggressively bid larger long-term infrastructure and public sector contracts. Performance of long duration contracts typically requires greater amounts of working capital. While we strive to maintain a net over-billed position with our customers,

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there can be no assurance that a net over-billed position can be maintained. Our net over-billings, defined as the balance sheet accounts “Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts” less “Cost and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts”, were $290.6 million and $290.5 million as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
Long-term liquidity requirements can be expected to be met through cash generated from operating activities and our 2013 Revolving Credit Facility. Based upon our current credit ratings and financial position, we can reasonably expect to be able to incur long-term debt to fund acquisitions. Over the long term, our primary revenue risk factor continues to be the level of demand for non-residential construction services and building and industrial services, which is influenced by macroeconomic trends including interest rates and governmental economic policy. In addition, our ability to perform work is critical to meeting long-term liquidity requirements.
We are a party to lawsuits and other proceedings in which other parties seek to recover from us amounts ranging from a few thousand dollars to over $10.0 million. We do not believe that any such matters will have a materially adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or liquidity.
We believe that our current cash balances and our borrowing capacity available under our 2013 Revolving Credit Facility or other forms of financing available to us through borrowings, combined with cash expected to be generated from operations, will be sufficient to provide our short-term and foreseeable long-term liquidity and meet our expected capital expenditure requirements.
On September 26, 2011, we announced plans to pay a regular quarterly dividend of $0.05 per common share. We have paid quarterly dividends since October 25, 2011. On December 7, 2012, our Board of Directors declared a special dividend of $0.25 per share, payable in December 2012, and announced its intention to increase the regular quarterly dividend to $0.06 per share. In addition, at the December 7, 2012 meeting of our Board of Directors, the regular quarterly dividend that would have been paid in January 2013 was declared, its amount increased to $0.06 per share and its payment date accelerated to December 28, 2012. In December 2013, our Board of Directors announced its intention to increase the regular quarterly dividend to $0.08 per share commencing with the dividend to be paid in the first quarter of 2014. We expect that such quarterly dividends will be paid in the foreseeable future. Prior to October 25, 2011, no cash dividends had been paid on the Company's common stock. Our credit agreement places limitations on the payment of dividends on our common stock. However, we do not believe that the terms of the credit agreement currently materially limit our ability to pay a quarterly dividend of $0.08 per share for the foreseeable future. The payment of dividends has been and will be funded from our operations.
Certain Insurance Matters
As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, we utilized approximately $83.3 million and $84.0 million, respectively, of letters of credit obtained under our 2013 Revolving Credit Facility and our 2011 Credit Agreement, respectively, as collateral for insurance obligations.
New Accounting Pronouncements
We review new accounting standards to determine the expected financial impact, if any, that the adoption of such standards will have. As of the filing of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, there were no new accounting standards that were projected to have a material impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or liquidity. See Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies of the notes to consolidated financial statements included in Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data for further information regarding new accounting standards recently issued and/or adopted by us.
Application of Critical Accounting Policies
Our consolidated financial statements are based on the application of significant accounting policies, which require management to make significant estimates and assumptions. Our significant accounting policies are described in Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies of the notes to consolidated financial statements included in Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data of this Form 10-K. We believe that some of the more critical judgment areas in the application of accounting policies that affect our financial condition and results of operations are the impact of changes in the estimates and judgments pertaining to: (a) revenue recognition from (i) long-term construction contracts for which the percentage-of-completion method of accounting is used and (ii) services contracts; (b) collectibility or valuation of accounts receivable; (c) insurance liabilities; (d) income taxes; and (e) goodwill and identifiable intangible assets.
Revenue Recognition from Long-term Construction Contracts and Services Contracts
We believe our most critical accounting policy is revenue recognition from long-term construction contracts for which we use the percentage-of-completion method of accounting. Percentage-of-completion accounting is the prescribed method of accounting for long-term contracts in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 605-35, “Revenue Recognition-Construction-Type and Production-Type Contracts”, and, accordingly, is the method used for revenue recognition within our

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industry. Percentage-of-completion is measured principally by the percentage of costs incurred to date for each contract to the estimated total costs for such contract at completion. Certain of our electrical contracting business units measure percentage-of-completion by the percentage of labor costs incurred to date for each contract to the estimated total labor costs for such contract. Pre-contract costs from our construction projects are generally expensed as incurred. Application of percentage-of-completion accounting results in the recognition of costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts in our Consolidated Balance Sheets. Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts reflected in the Consolidated Balance Sheets arise when revenues have been recognized but the amounts cannot be billed under the terms of contracts. Such amounts are recoverable from customers based upon various measures of performance, including achievement of certain milestones, completion of specified units or completion of a contract.
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts also include amounts we seek or will seek to collect from customers or others for errors or changes in contract specifications or design, contract change orders in dispute or unapproved as to both scope and price or other customer-related causes of unanticipated additional contract costs (claims and unapproved change orders). Such amounts are recorded at estimated net realizable value and take into account factors that may affect our ability to bill unbilled revenues and collect amounts after billing. The profit associated with claim amounts is not recognized until the claim has been settled and payment has been received. During 2012, we recognized approximately $9.5 million of profit from the settlement and payment of two claims within the United States electrical construction and facilities services segment. There was no significant profit recognized from settlements or payment of claims in 2013. As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts included unbilled revenues for unapproved change orders of approximately $19.2 million and $13.8 million, respectively, and claims of approximately $0.4 million and $0.7 million, respectively. In addition, accounts receivable as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 included claims of approximately $2.9 million and $0.8 million, respectively. In addition, there are contractually billed amounts and retention related to such contracts of approximately $56.1 million and $41.0 million as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Generally, contractually billed amounts will not be paid by the customer to us until final resolution of related claims. Due to uncertainties inherent in estimates employed in applying percentage-of-completion accounting, estimates may be revised as project work progresses. Application of percentage-of-completion accounting requires that the impact of revised estimates be reported prospectively in the consolidated financial statements. In addition to revenue recognition for long-term construction contracts, we recognize revenues from the performance of services for maintenance, repair and retrofit work consistent with the performance of the services, which are generally on a pro-rata basis over the life of the contractual arrangement. Expenses related to all services arrangements are recognized as incurred. Revenues related to the engineering, manufacturing and repairing of shell and tube heat exchangers are recognized when the product is shipped and all other revenue recognition criteria have been met. Costs related to this work are included in inventory until the product is shipped. Provisions for the entirety of estimated losses on contracts are made in the period in which such losses are determined. During 2013, we recognized aggregate losses of approximately $24.5 million associated with two contracts within the United States mechanical construction and facilities services segment as a result of a change in contract estimates.
Accounts Receivable
We are required to estimate the collectibility of accounts receivable. A considerable amount of judgment is required in assessing the likelihood of realization of receivables. Relevant assessment factors include the creditworthiness of the customer, our prior collection history with the customer and related aging of past due balances. The provision for doubtful accounts during 2013, 2012 and 2011 amounted to approximately $3.5 million, $1.2 million and $2.2 million, respectively. At December 31, 2013 and 2012, our accounts receivable of $1,268.2 million and $1,222.0 million, respectively, included allowances for doubtful accounts of $11.9 million and $11.5 million, respectively. The increase in our allowance for doubtful accounts was primarily due to the increase in our provision for doubtful accounts, primarily within our United States building services segment. Specific accounts receivable are evaluated when we believe a customer may not be able to meet its financial obligations due to deterioration of its financial condition or its credit ratings. The allowance for doubtful accounts requirements are based on the best facts available and are re-evaluated and adjusted on a regular basis as additional information is received.
Insurance Liabilities
We have loss payment deductibles for certain workers' compensation, automobile liability, general liability and property claims, have self-insured retentions for certain other casualty claims and are self-insured for employee-related health care claims. Losses are recorded based upon estimates of our liability for claims incurred and for claims incurred but not reported. The liabilities are derived from known facts, historical trends and industry averages utilizing the assistance of an actuary to determine the best estimate for the majority of these obligations. We believe the liabilities recognized on our balance sheets for these obligations are adequate. However, such obligations are difficult to assess and estimate due to numerous factors, including severity of injury, determination of liability in proportion to other parties, timely reporting of occurrences and effectiveness of safety and risk management programs. Therefore, if our actual experience differs from the assumptions and estimates used for recording the liabilities, adjustments may be required and will be recorded in the period that the experience becomes known. Our estimated

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insurance liabilities for workers' compensation, automobile liability, general liability and property claims increased by $10.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2013 compared to the year ended December 31, 2012, primarily due to acquisitions. If our estimated insurance liabilities for workers' compensation, automobile liability, general liability and property claims were to increase by 10%, it would have resulted in $13.7 million of additional expense for the year ended December 31, 2013.
Income Taxes
We had net deferred income tax liabilities at December 31, 2013 and 2012 of $126.8 million and $35.6 million, respectively, primarily resulting from differences between the carrying value and income tax basis of certain identifiable intangible assets and depreciable fixed assets, which will impact our taxable income in future periods. A valuation allowance is required when it is more likely than not that all or a portion of a deferred income tax asset will not be realized. As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, the total valuation allowance on deferred income tax assets, related solely to state net operating carryforwards, was approximately $2.2 million and $2.5 million, respectively. We have determined that as of December 31, 2013, a valuation allowance was not required on any of the remaining deferred tax assets because of significant deferred tax liabilities after consideration of the above mentioned deferred tax liabilities related to indefinite-lived intangible assets and projected future income.
Goodwill and Identifiable Intangible Assets
As of December 31, 2013, we had $834.8 million and $541.5 million, respectively, of goodwill and net identifiable intangible assets (primarily consisting of our contract backlog, developed technology/vendor network, customer relationships, non-competition agreements and trade names), primarily arising out of the acquisition of companies. As of December 31, 2012, goodwill and net identifiable intangible assets were $566.6 million and $343.7 million, respectively. The determination of related estimated useful lives for identifiable intangible assets and whether those assets are impaired involves significant judgments based upon short and long-term projections of future performance. These forecasts reflect assumptions regarding the ability to successfully integrate acquired companies, as well as macroeconomic conditions. ASC Topic 350, “Intangibles-Goodwill and Other” (“ASC 350”) requires goodwill and other identifiable intangible assets with indefinite useful lives not be amortized, but instead must be tested at least annually for impairment (which we test each October 1, absent any impairment indicators), and be written down if impaired. ASC 350 requires that goodwill be allocated to its respective reporting unit and that identifiable intangible assets with finite lives be amortized over their useful lives.
We test for impairment of our goodwill at the reporting unit level. Our reporting units are consistent with the reportable segments identified in Note 17, "Segment Information", of the notes to consolidated financial statements. In assessing whether our goodwill is impaired, we first qualitatively assess whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount using various factors. If after this assessment we are unable to determine that the fair value of a reporting unit exceeds the carrying amount, we proceed to the two-step process as prescribed by ASC 350. The first step of this test compares the fair value of the reporting unit, determined based upon discounted estimated future cash flows, to the carrying amount, including goodwill. If the fair value exceeds the carrying amount, no further work is required and no impairment loss is recognized. If the carrying amount of the reporting unit exceeds the fair value, the goodwill of the reporting unit is potentially impaired and step two of the goodwill impairment test would need to be performed to measure the amount of an impairment loss, if any. In the second step, the impairment is computed by comparing the implied fair value of the reporting unit's goodwill with the carrying amount of the goodwill. If the carrying amount of the reporting unit's goodwill is greater than the implied fair value of its goodwill, an impairment loss in the amount of the excess is recognized and charged to operations. The weighted average cost of capital used in our annual testing for impairment as of October 1, 2013 was 12.1%, 12.6% and 11.1% for our domestic construction segments, our United States building services segment and our United States industrial services segment, respectively. The perpetual growth rate used for our annual testing was 2.7% for our domestic segments. Unfavorable changes in these key assumptions may affect future testing results and cause us to fail step one of the goodwill impairment testing process. For example, keeping all other assumptions constant, a 50 basis point increase in the weighted average costs of capital would cause the estimated fair value of our United Stated industrial services segment to approach its carrying value. A 50 basis point increase in the weighted average costs of capital would not significantly reduce the excess of the estimated fair value compared to the carrying value for any of our other domestic segments. In addition, keeping all other assumptions constant, a 50 basis point reduction in the perpetual growth rate would not significantly reduce the excess of the estimated fair value compared to the carrying value for any of our domestic segments. For the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, no impairment of our goodwill was recognized.
As of December 31, 2013, we had $834.8 million of goodwill on our balance sheet and, of this amount, approximately 46.1% relates to our United States industrial services segment, approximately 27.4% relates to our United States building services segment, approximately 26.0% relates to our United States mechanical construction and facilities services segment and approximately 0.5% relates to our United States electrical construction and facilities services segment. As of the date of our latest impairment test, the carrying values of our United States industrial services, United States building services, United States mechanical construction and facilities services and United States electrical construction and facilities services segments were approximately $744.9 million, $487.7 million, $237.7 million and $58.7 million, respectively. The fair values of our United States industrial services, United

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States building services, United States mechanical construction and facilities services and United States electrical construction and facilities services segments exceeded their carrying values by approximately $45.0 million, $126.0 million, $519.9 million and $366.8 million, respectively.
We also test for the impairment of trade names that are not subject to amortization by calculating the fair value using the “relief from royalty payments” methodology. This approach involves two steps: (a) estimating reasonable royalty rates for each trade name and (b) applying these royalty rates to a net revenue stream and discounting the resulting cash flows to determine fair value. This fair value is then compared with the carrying value of each trade name. If the carrying amount of the trade name is greater than the implied fair value of the trade name, an impairment in the amount of the excess is recognized and charged to operations. The annual impairment review of our trade names for the year ended December 31, 2011 resulted in a $1.0 million non-cash impairment charge as a result of a change in the fair value of trade names associated with certain prior acquisitions reported within our United States building services segment. This impairment primarily resulted from both lower forecasted revenues from, and operating margins at, specific companies within our United States building services segment. For the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, no impairment of our trade names was recognized.
In addition, we review for the impairment of other identifiable intangible assets that are being amortized whenever facts and circumstances indicate that their carrying values may not be fully recoverable. This test compares their carrying values to the undiscounted pre-tax cash flows expected to result from the use of the assets. If the assets are impaired, the assets are written down to their fair values, generally determined based on their future discounted cash flows. Based on facts and circumstances that indicated an impairment may exist, we performed an impairment review of certain of our other identifiable intangible assets for the year ended December 31, 2011. As a result of this review, we recognized a $2.8 million non-cash impairment charge as a result of a change in the fair value of customer relationships associated with certain prior acquisitions reported within our United States building services segment for the year ended December 31, 2011. For the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, no impairment of our other identifiable intangible assets was recognized.
We have certain businesses, particularly within our United States industrial services segment, whose results are highly impacted by the demand for some of our offerings within the industrial and oil and gas markets. Future performance of this segment, along with a continued evaluation of the conditions of its end user markets, will be important to ongoing impairment assessments. Should its actual results suffer a decline or expected future results be revised downward, the risk of goodwill impairment or impairment of other identifiable intangible assets would increase.
Our development of the present value of future cash flow projections used in impairment testing is based upon assumptions and estimates by management from a review of our operating results, business plans, anticipated growth rates and margins and weighted average cost of capital, among others. Those assumptions and estimates can change in future periods, and other factors used in assessing fair value are outside the control of management, such as interest rates. There can be no assurances that estimates and assumptions made for purposes of our goodwill and identifiable intangible asset impairment testing will prove to be accurate predictions of the future. If our assumptions regarding future business performance or anticipated growth rates and/or margins are not achieved, or there is a rise in interest rates, we may be required, as we did in 2011, to record further goodwill and/or identifiable intangible asset impairment charges in future periods.
During 2011, we recognized a $3.8 million non-cash impairment charge as discussed above. Of this amount, $2.8 million related to customer relationships and $1.0 million related to trade names. It is not possible at this time to determine if any such future impairment charge would result or, if it does, whether such a charge would be material.
ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
We have not used any derivative financial instruments during the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, including trading or speculating on changes in interest rates or commodity prices of materials used in our business.
We are exposed to market risk for changes in interest rates for borrowings under the 2013 Credit Agreement. Borrowings under the 2013 Credit Agreement bear interest at variable rates. For further information on borrowing rates and interest rate sensitivity, refer to the Liquidity and Capital Resources discussion in Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations. As of December 31, 2013, there were no borrowings outstanding under the 2013 Revolving Credit Facility and the balance on the Term Loan was $350.0 million. Based on the $350.0 million borrowings outstanding on the 2013 Credit Agreement, if overall interest rates were to increase by 25 basis points, interest expense, net of income taxes, would increase by approximately $0.4 million in the next twelve months. Conversely, if overall interest rates were to decrease by 25 basis points, interest expense, net of income taxes, would decrease by approximately $0.4 million in the next twelve months.
We are also exposed to construction market risk and its potential related impact on accounts receivable or costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts. The amounts recorded may be at risk if our customers' ability to pay these obligations is negatively impacted by economic conditions. We continually monitor the creditworthiness of our customers and

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maintain on-going discussions with customers regarding contract status with respect to change orders and billing terms. Therefore, we believe we take appropriate action to manage market and other risks, but there is no assurance that we will be able to reasonably identify all risks with respect to collectibility of these assets. See also the previous discussions of Revenue Recognition from Long-term Construction Contracts and Services Contracts and Accounts Receivable under Application of Critical Accounting Policies in Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations.
Amounts invested in our foreign operations are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rates in effect at year end. The resulting translation adjustments are recorded as accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), a component of equity, in our Consolidated Balance Sheets. We believe the exposure to the effects that fluctuating foreign currencies may have on our consolidated results of operations is limited because the foreign operations primarily invoice customers and collect obligations in their respective local currencies. Additionally, expenses associated with these transactions are generally contracted and paid for in their same local currencies.
In addition, we are exposed to market risk of fluctuations in certain commodity prices of materials, such as copper and steel, which are used as components of supplies or materials utilized in our construction and building and industrial services operations. We are also exposed to increases in energy prices, particularly as they relate to gasoline prices for our fleet of over 8,500 vehicles. While we believe we can increase our prices to adjust for some price increases in commodities, there can be no assurance that price increases of commodities, if they were to occur, would be recoverable. Additionally, our fixed price contracts do not allow us to adjust our prices and, as a result, increases in material or fuel costs could reduce our profitability with respect to projects in progress.

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ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA
EMCOR Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands, except share and per share data)
 
 
December 31,
2013
 
December 31,
2012
ASSETS
 
 
 
Current assets:
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
439,813

 
$
605,303

Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $11,890 and $11,472, respectively
1,268,226

 
1,221,956

Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts
90,727

 
93,061

Inventories
52,123

 
50,512

Prepaid expenses and other
79,216

 
73,621

Total current assets
1,930,105

 
2,044,453

Investments, notes and other long-term receivables
6,799

 
4,959

Property, plant and equipment, net
123,414

 
116,631

Goodwill
834,825

 
566,588

Identifiable intangible assets, net
541,497

 
343,748

Other assets
29,275

 
30,691

Total assets
$
3,465,915

 
$
3,107,070

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
 
 
 
Current liabilities:
 
 
 
Borrowings under revolving credit facility
$

 
$

Current maturities of long-term debt and capital lease obligations
19,332

 
1,787

Accounts payable
487,738

 
490,621

Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts
381,295

 
383,527

Accrued payroll and benefits
237,779

 
224,555

Other accrued expenses and liabilities
172,599

 
194,029

Total current liabilities
1,298,743

 
1,294,519

Borrowings under revolving credit facility

 
150,000

Long-term debt and capital lease obligations
335,331

 
4,112

Other long-term obligations
352,215

 
301,260

Total liabilities
1,986,289

 
1,749,891

Equity:
 
 
 
EMCOR Group, Inc. stockholders' equity:
 
 
 
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized, zero issued and outstanding

 

Common stock, $0.01 par value, 200,000,000 shares authorized, 67,627,359 and 68,010,419 shares issued, respectively
676

 
680

Capital surplus
408,083

 
416,104

Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(65,777
)
 
(81,040
)
Retained earnings
1,133,873

 
1,022,239

Treasury stock, at cost 730,841 and 1,046,257 shares, respectively
(10,590
)
 
(11,903
)
Total EMCOR Group, Inc. stockholders’ equity
1,466,265

 
1,346,080

Noncontrolling interests
13,361

 
11,099

Total equity
1,479,626

 
1,357,179

Total liabilities and equity
$
3,465,915

 
$
3,107,070

The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements.

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EMCOR Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
For The Years Ended December 31,
(In thousands, except per share data)

 
2013
 
2012
 
2011
Revenues
$
6,417,158

 
$
6,346,679

 
$
5,613,459

Cost of sales
5,604,100

 
5,540,325

 
4,879,510

Gross profit
813,058

 
806,354

 
733,949

Selling, general and administrative expenses
591,063

 
556,242

 
518,121

Restructuring expenses
11,703

 
145

 
1,240

Impairment loss on identifiable intangible assets

 

 
3,795

Operating income
210,292

 
249,967

 
210,793

Interest expense
(8,769
)
 
(7,275
)
 
(11,261
)
Interest income
1,128

 
1,556

 
1,820

Income from continuing operations before income taxes
202,651

 
244,248

 
201,352

Income tax provision
75,297

 
95,362

 
76,764

Income from continuing operations
127,354

 
148,886

 
124,588

Income from discontinued operation, net of income taxes

 

 
9,083

Net income including noncontrolling interests
127,354

 
148,886

 
133,671

Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
(3,562
)
 
(2,302
)
 
(2,845
)
Net income attributable to EMCOR Group, Inc.
$
123,792

 
$
146,584

 
$
130,826

Basic earnings per common share:
 
 
 
 
 
From continuing operations attributable to EMCOR Group, Inc. common stockholders
$
1.85

 
$
2.20

 
$
1.82

From discontinued operation

 

 
0.14

Net income attributable to EMCOR Group, Inc. common stockholders
$
1.85

 
$
2.20

 
$
1.96

Diluted earnings per common share:
 
 
 
 
 
From continuing operations attributable to EMCOR Group, Inc. common stockholders
$
1.82

 
$
2.16

 
$
1.78

From discontinued operation

 

 
0.13

Net income attributable to EMCOR Group, Inc. common stockholders
$
1.82

 
$
2.16

 
$
1.91

Dividends declared per common share
$
0.18

 
$
0.51

 
$
0.05

The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements.



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EMCOR Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
For The Years Ended December 31,
(In thousands)

 
2013
 
2012
 
2011
Net income including noncontrolling interests
$
127,354

 
$
148,886

 
$
133,671

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
 
 
 
 
 
Foreign currency translation adjustments (1)
(614
)
 
120

 
(14,182
)
Changes in post retirement plans (2)
15,877

 
(2,511
)
 
(22,056
)
Other comprehensive income (loss)
15,263

 
(2,391
)
 
(36,238
)
Comprehensive income
142,617

 
146,495

 
97,433

Less: Comprehensive income attributable to the noncontrolling interests
(3,562
)
 
(2,302
)
 
(2,845
)
Comprehensive income attributable to EMCOR Group, Inc.
$
139,055

 
$
144,193

 
$
94,588

_________________
(1)
Includes a $15.5 million foreign currency translation reversal relating to the disposition of our Canadian subsidiary, which was included as part of the gain on sale of discontinued operation, for the year ended December 31, 2011.
(2)
Net of tax of $4.3 million, $0.8 million and $7.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements.



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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
For The Years Ended December 31,
(In thousands)
 
2013
 
2012
 
2011
Cash flows - operating activities:
 
 
 
 
 
Net income including noncontrolling interests
$
127,354

 
$
148,886

 
$
133,671

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
 
 
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
36,310

 
31,204

 
27,426

Amortization of identifiable intangible assets
31,028

 
29,762

 
26,350

Provision for doubtful accounts
3,533

 
1,163

 
2,238

Deferred income taxes
11,857

 
6,626

 
8,826

Gain on sale of discontinued operation, net of income taxes

 

 
(9,127
)
(Gain) loss on sale of property, plant and equipment
(903
)
 
272

 
592

Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation
(4,624
)
 
(7,083
)
 
(3,619
)
Equity income from unconsolidated entities
(1,048
)
 
(930
)
 
(1,301
)
Non-cash expense for amortization of debt issuance costs
1,497

 
1,212

 
2,438

Non-cash income from contingent consideration arrangements
(6,793
)
 
(6,381
)
 
(2,798
)
Non-cash expense for impairment of identifiable intangible assets

 

 
3,795

Non-cash share-based compensation expense
6,943

 
6,766

 
5,447

Non-cash (income) expense from changes in unrecognized income tax benefits
(10,539
)
 
5,946

 
(870
)
Distributions from unconsolidated entities
679

 
887

 
606

Changes in operating assets and liabilities, excluding the effect of businesses acquired:
 
 
 
 
 
Increase in accounts receivable
(3,221
)
 
(12,852
)
 
(75,529
)
Increase in inventories
(865
)
 
(5,597
)
 
(10,549
)
Decrease (increase) in costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts
2,807

 
24,126

 
(33,816
)
(Decrease) increase in accounts payable
(12,904
)
 
5,425

 
34,727

Decrease in billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts
(2,793
)
 
(62,533
)
 
(16,278
)
(Decrease) increase in accrued payroll and benefits and other accrued expenses and liabilities
(14,761
)
 
24,345

 
49,634

Changes in other assets and liabilities, net
(13,488
)
 
(6,836
)
 
7,562

Net cash provided by operating activities
150,069

 
184,408

 
149,425

Cash flows - investing activities:
 
 
 
 
 
Payments for acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired, and related contingent consideration arrangement
(454,671
)
 
(20,613
)
 
(301,306
)
Proceeds from sale of discontinued operation, net of cash sold

 

 
26,627

Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment
2,930

 
3,070

 
1,409

Purchase of property, plant and equipment
(35,497
)
 
(37,875
)
 
(29,581
)
Investments in and advances to unconsolidated entities and joint ventures
(800
)
 

 
(28
)
Purchase of short-term investments

 
(22,433
)
 
(17,639
)
Maturity of short-term investments
4,616

 
35,305

 

Net cash used in investing activities
(483,422
)
 
(42,546
)
 
(320,518
)
Cash flows - financing activities:
 
 
 
 
 
Proceeds from revolving credit facility
250,000

 

 

Repayments of revolving credit facility
(400,000
)
 

 

Borrowings from long-term debt
350,000

 

 

Repayments of long-term debt and debt issuance costs
(3,013
)
 
(40
)
 
(4,147
)
Repayments of capital lease obligations
(1,692
)
 
(1,978
)
 
(1,095
)
Dividends paid to stockholders
(12,080
)
 
(34,073
)
 
(3,336
)
Repurchase of common stock
(26,070
)
 
(23,912
)
 
(27,523
)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
5,172

 
8,786

 
5,608

Payments to satisfy minimum tax withholding
(927
)
 
(1,654
)
 
(1,256
)
Issuance of common stock under employee stock purchase plan
2,854

 
2,549

 
2,310

Payments for contingent consideration arrangements
(537
)
 
(5,748
)
 
(1,118
)
Distributions to noncontrolling interests
(1,300
)
 
(1,600
)
 
(2,350
)
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation
4,624

 
7,083

 
3,619

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
167,031

 
(50,587
)
 
(29,288
)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
832

 
2,706

 
867

(Decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
(165,490
)
 
93,981

 
(199,514
)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
605,303

 
511,322

 
710,836

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period
$
439,813

 
$
605,303

 
$
511,322

The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY
For The Years Ended December 31,
(In thousands)
 
 
 
EMCOR Group, Inc. Stockholders
 
 
 
Total
 
Common
stock
 
Capital
surplus
 
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income (1)
 
Retained
earnings
 
Treasury
stock
 
Noncontrolling
interests
Balance, December 31, 2010
$
1,162,845

 
$
690

 
$
427,613

 
$
(42,411
)
 
$
782,576

 
$
(15,525
)
 
$
9,902

Net income including noncontrolling interests
133,671

 

 

 

 
130,826

 

 
2,845

Other comprehensive loss
(36,238
)
 

 

 
(36,238
)
 

 

 

Treasury stock, at cost (2)
(1,256
)
 

 

 

 

 
(1,256
)
 

Common stock issued under share-based compensation plans (3)
11,561

 
3

 
9,253

 

 

 
2,305

 

Common stock issued under employee stock purchase plan
2,310

 

 
2,310

 

 

 

 

Common stock dividends
(3,336
)
 

 
24

 

 
(3,360
)
 

 

Repurchase of common stock
(27,523
)
 
(12
)
 
(27,511
)
 

 

 

 

Distributions to noncontrolling interests
(2,350
)
 

 

 

 

 

 
(2,350
)
Share-based compensation expense
5,447

 

 
5,447

 

 

 

 

Balance, December 31, 2011
$
1,245,131

 
$
681

 
$
417,136

 
$
(78,649
)
 
$
910,042

 
$
(14,476
)
 
$
10,397

Net income including noncontrolling interests
148,886

 

 

 

 
146,584

 

 
2,302

Other comprehensive loss
(2,391
)
 

 

 
(2,391
)
 

 

 

Common stock issued under share-based compensation plans (3)
15,823

 
8

 
13,242

 

 

 
2,573

 

Common stock issued under employee stock purchase plan
2,549

 

 
2,549

 

 

 

 

Common stock dividends
(34,073
)
 
 
 
314

 
 
 
(34,387
)
 
 
 
 
Repurchase of common stock
(23,912
)
 
(9
)
 
(23,903
)
 

 

 

 

Distributions to noncontrolling interests
(1,600
)
 

 

 

 

 

 
(1,600
)
Share-based compensation expense
6,766

 

 
6,766

 

 

 

 

Balance, December 31, 2012
$
1,357,179

 
$
680

 
$
416,104

 
$
(81,040
)
 
$
1,022,239

 
$
(11,903
)
 
$
11,099

Net income including noncontrolling interests
127,354

 

 

 

 
123,792

 

 
3,562

Other comprehensive income
15,263

 

 

 
15,263

 

 

 

Common stock issued under share-based compensation plans (3)
9,483

 
3

 
8,167

 

 

 
1,313

 

Common stock issued under employee stock purchase plan
2,854

 

 
2,854

 

 

 

 

Common stock dividends
(12,080
)
 

 
78

 

 
(12,158
)
 

 

Repurchase of common stock
(26,070
)
 
(7
)
 
(26,063
)
 

 

 

 

Distributions to noncontrolling interests
(1,300
)
 

 

 

 

 

 
(1,300
)
Share-based compensation expense
6,943

 

 
6,943

 

 

 

 

Balance, December 31, 2013
$
1,479,626

 
$
676

 
$
408,083

 
$
(65,777
)
 
$
1,133,873

 
$
(10,590
)
 
$
13,361

_________________
(1)
As of December 31, 2013, represents cumulative foreign currency translation and post retirement liability adjustments of $5.1 million and $(70.9) million, respectively. As of December 31, 2012, represents cumulative foreign currency translation and post retirement liability adjustments of $5.7 million and $(86.7) million, respectively. As of December 31, 2011, represents cumulative foreign currency translation and post retirement liability adjustments of $5.6 million, $(84.2) million, respectively.
(2)
Represents value of shares of common stock withheld by EMCOR for minimum statutory income tax withholding requirements upon the issuance of shares in respect of restricted stock units.
(3)
Includes the tax benefit associated with share-based compensation of $5.2 million in 2013, $8.7 million in 2012 and $6.2 million in 2011.
The accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements are an integral part of these statements.

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EMCOR Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
NOTE 1- NATURE OF OPERATIONS
References to the “Company,” “EMCOR,” “we,” “us,” “our” and similar words refer to EMCOR Group, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries unless the context indicates otherwise.
We are one of the largest electrical and mechanical construction and facilities services firms in the United States. In addition, we provide a number of building services and industrial services. We specialize principally in providing construction services relating to electrical and mechanical systems in all types of non-residential facilities and in providing various services relating to the operation, maintenance and management of facilities, including refineries and petrochemical plants.
NOTE 2- SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and its majority-owned subsidiaries. Significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. All investments over which we exercise significant influence, but do not control (a 20% to 50% ownership interest), are accounted for using the equity method of accounting. Additionally, we participate in a joint venture with another company, and we have consolidated this joint venture as we have determined that through our participation we have a variable interest and are the primary beneficiary as defined by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standard Codification (“ASC”) Topic 810, “Consolidation”.
For joint ventures that have been accounted for using the consolidation method of accounting, noncontrolling interest represents the allocation of earnings to our joint venture partners who either have a minority-ownership interest in the joint venture or are not at risk for the majority of losses of the joint venture.
The results of operations of companies acquired have been included in the results of operations from the date of the respective acquisition.
Principles of Preparation
The preparation of the consolidated financial statements, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could materially differ from those estimates.
During the third quarter of 2013, we completed the acquisition of RepconStrickland, Inc. (“RSI”), a leading provider of turnaround and specialty services to the North American refinery and petrochemical markets. In connection with the acquisition of RSI and to reflect changes in our internal reporting structure and the information used by management to make operating decisions and assess performance, we created a new segment that includes RSI and certain businesses that had been part of our United States facilities services segment. The new segment is called the United States industrial services segment and the segment formerly named the United States facilities services segment has been renamed the United States building services segment.
Our reportable segments have been restated in all periods presented to reflect the changes in our segments referred to above. The segment formally named the United Kingdom construction and facilities services segment has been renamed the United Kingdom construction and building services segment. In addition, the results of operations for all periods presented reflect: (a) discontinued operations accounting due to the disposition in August 2011 of our Canadian subsidiary and (b) certain reclassifications of prior period amounts from our United States building services segment to our United States mechanical construction and facilities services segment due to changes in our internal reporting structure.
Revenue Recognition
Revenues from long-term construction contracts are recognized on the percentage-of-completion method in accordance with ASC Topic 605-35, “Revenue Recognition-Construction-Type and Production-Type Contracts”. Percentage-of-completion is measured principally by the percentage of costs incurred to date for each contract to the estimated total costs for such contract at completion. Certain of our electrical contracting business units measure percentage-of-completion by the percentage of labor costs incurred to date for each contract to the estimated total labor costs for such contract. Pre-contract costs from our construction projects are generally expensed as incurred. Revenues from the performance of services for maintenance, repair and retrofit work are recognized consistent with the performance of the services, which are generally on a pro-rata basis over the life of the contractual arrangement. Expenses related to all services arrangements are recognized as incurred. Revenues related to the engineering,

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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - (Continued)

manufacturing and repairing of shell and tube heat exchangers are recognized when the product is shipped and all other revenue recognition criteria have been met. Costs related to this work are included in inventory until the product is shipped. In the case of customer change orders for uncompleted long-term construction contracts, estimated recoveries are included for work performed in forecasting ultimate profitability on certain contracts. Due to uncertainties inherent in the estimation process, it is possible that completion costs, including those arising from contract penalty provisions and final contract settlements, will be revised in the near-term. Such revisions to costs and income are recognized in the period in which the revisions are determined. Provisions for the entirety of estimated losses on uncompleted contracts are made in the period in which such losses are determined. During 2013, we recognized aggregate losses of approximately $24.5 million associated with two contracts within the United States mechanical construction and facilities services segment as a result of a change in contract estimates.
Costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts arise in the consolidated balance sheets when revenues have been recognized but the amounts cannot be billed under the terms of the contracts. Such amounts are recoverable from customers upon various measures of performance, including achievement of certain milestones, completion of specified units, or completion of a contract. Also included in costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts are amounts we seek or will seek to collect from customers or others for errors or changes in contract specifications or design, contract change orders in dispute or unapproved as to both scope and/or price or other customer-related causes of unanticipated additional contract costs (claims and unapproved change orders). Such amounts are recorded at estimated net realizable value when realization is probable and can be reasonably estimated. No profit is recognized on construction costs incurred in connection with claim amounts. Claims and unapproved change orders made by us involve negotiation and, in certain cases, litigation. In the event litigation costs are incurred by us in connection with claims or unapproved change orders, such litigation costs are expensed as incurred, although we may seek to recover these costs. We believe that we have established legal bases for pursuing recovery of our recorded unapproved change orders and claims, and it is management's intention to pursue and litigate such claims, if necessary, until a determination or settlement is reached. Unapproved change orders and claims also involve the use of estimates, and it is reasonably possible that revisions to the estimated recoverable amounts of recorded claims and unapproved change orders may be made in the near term. If we do not successfully resolve these matters, a net expense (recorded as a reduction in revenues) may be required, in addition to amounts that may have been previously provided for. We record the profit associated with the settlement of claims upon receipt of final payment. During 2012, we recognized approximately $9.5 million of profit from the settlement and payment of two claims within the United States electrical construction and facilities services segment. There was no significant profit recognized from settlements or payment of claims in 2013. Claims against us are recognized when a loss is considered probable and amounts are reasonably determinable.
Costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts and related amounts billed as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 were as follows (in thousands):  
 
2013
 
2012
Costs incurred on uncompleted contracts
$
7,794,620

 
$
7,675,049

Estimated earnings, thereon
835,820

 
876,496

 
8,630,440

 
8,551,545

Less: billings to date
8,921,008

 
8,842,011

 
$
(290,568
)
 
$
(290,466
)
Such amounts were included in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2013 and 2012 under the following captions (in thousands):  
 
2013
 
2012
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts
$
90,727

 
$
93,061

Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts
(381,295
)
 
(383,527
)
 
$
(290,568
)
 
$
(290,466
)
As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts included unbilled revenues for unapproved change orders of approximately $19.2 million and $13.8 million, respectively, and claims of approximately $0.4 million and $0.7 million, respectively. In addition, accounts receivable as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 included claims

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NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - (Continued)

of approximately $2.9 million and $0.8 million, respectively. Additionally, there are contractually billed amounts and retention related to such contracts of $56.1 million and $41.0 million as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Generally, contractually billed amounts will not be paid by the customer to us until final resolution of related claims.
Classification of Contract Amounts
In accordance with industry practice, we classify as current all assets and liabilities relating to the performance of long-term contracts. The term of our contracts ranges from one month to four years and, accordingly, collection or payment of amounts relating to these contracts may extend beyond one year. Accounts receivable at December 31, 2013 and 2012 included $189.7 million and $178.6 million, respectively, of retainage billed under terms of our contracts. We estimate that approximately 85% of retainage recorded at December 31, 2013 will be collected during 2014. Accounts payable at December 31, 2013 and 2012 included $47.0 million and $39.7 million, respectively, of retainage withheld under terms of the contracts. We estimate that approximately 95% of retainage withheld at December 31, 2013 will be paid during 2014.
Cash and cash equivalents
For purposes of the consolidated financial statements, we consider all highly liquid instruments with original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents. We maintain a centralized cash management system whereby our excess cash balances are invested in high quality, short-term money market instruments, which are considered cash equivalents. We have cash balances in certain of our domestic bank accounts that exceed federally insured limits.
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Accounts receivable are recorded at the invoiced amount and do not bear interest. The Company maintains an allowance for doubtful accounts. This allowance is based upon the best estimate of the probable losses in existing accounts receivable. The Company determines the allowances based upon individual accounts when information indicates the customers may have an inability to meet their financial obligations, as well as historical collection and write-off experience. These amounts are re-evaluated and adjusted on a regular basis as additional information is received. Actual write-offs are charged against the allowance when collection efforts have been unsuccessful. At December 31, 2013 and 2012, our accounts receivable of $1,268.2 million and $1,222.0 million, respectively, included allowances for doubtful accounts of $11.9 million and $11.5 million, respectively. The provision for doubtful accounts during 2013, 2012 and 2011 amounted to approximately $3.5 million, $1.2 million and $2.2 million, respectively.
Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is determined principally using the average cost method.
Property, plant and equipment
Property, plant and equipment is stated at cost. Depreciation, including amortization of assets under capital leases, is recorded principally using the straight-line method over estimated useful lives of 3 to 10 years for machinery and equipment, 3 to 7 years for vehicles, furniture and fixtures and computer hardware/software and 25 years for buildings. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of the remaining life of the lease term or the expected service life of the improvement.
The carrying values of property, plant and equipment are reviewed for impairment whenever facts and circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be fully recoverable. In performing this review for recoverability, property, plant and equipment is assessed for possible impairment by comparing their carrying values to their undiscounted net pre-tax cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset. Impaired assets are written down to their fair values, generally determined based on their estimated future discounted cash flows. Based on the results of our testing for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, no impairment of property, plant and equipment was recognized.
Goodwill and Identifiable Intangible Assets
Goodwill and other identifiable intangible assets with indefinite lives that are not being amortized, such as trade names, are instead tested at least annually for impairment (which we test each October 1, absent any impairment indicators) and are written down if impaired. Identifiable intangible assets with finite lives are amortized over their useful lives and are reviewed for impairment whenever facts and circumstances indicate that their carrying values may not be fully recoverable. See Note 8 - Goodwill and Identifiable Intangible Assets of the notes to consolidated financial statements for additional information.

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Insurance Liabilities
Our insurance liabilities are determined actuarially based on claims filed and an estimate of claims incurred but not yet reported. At December 31, 2013 and 2012, the estimated current portion of undiscounted insurance liabilities of $29.2 million and $25.5 million, respectively, were included in “Other accrued expenses and liabilities” in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets. The estimated non-current portion of the undiscounted insurance liabilities included in “Other long-term obligations” at December 31, 2013 and 2012 were $112.8 million and $108.1 million, respectively.
Foreign Operations
The financial statements and transactions of our foreign subsidiaries are maintained in their functional currency and translated into U.S. dollars in accordance with ASC Topic 830, “Foreign Currency Matters”. Translation adjustments have been recorded as “Accumulated other comprehensive loss”, a separate component of “Equity”.
Income Taxes
We account for income taxes in accordance with the provisions of ASC Topic 740, “Income Taxes” (“ASC 740”). ASC 740 requires an asset and liability approach which requires the recognition of deferred income tax assets and deferred income tax liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between the carrying amounts and the tax bases of assets and liabilities. Valuation allowances are established when necessary to reduce deferred income tax assets when it is more likely than not that a tax benefit will not be realized.
We account for uncertain tax positions in accordance with the provisions of ASC 740. We recognize accruals of interest related to unrecognized tax benefits as a component of the income tax provision.
Valuation of Share-Based Compensation Plans
We have various types of share-based compensation plans and programs, which are administered by our Board of Directors or its Compensation and Personnel Committee. See Note 13 - Share-Based Compensation Plans of the notes to consolidated financial statements for additional information regarding the share-based compensation plans and programs.
We account for share-based payments in accordance with the provision of ASC Topic 718, “Compensation-Stock Compensation” (“ASC 718”). ASC 718 requires that all share-based payments issued to acquire goods or services, including grants of employee stock options, be recognized in the statement of operations based on their fair values, net of estimated forfeitures. ASC 718 requires forfeitures to be estimated at the time of grant and revised, if necessary, in subsequent periods if actual forfeitures differ from those estimates. Compensation expense related to share-based awards is recognized over the requisite service period, which is generally the vesting period. For shares subject to graded vesting, our policy is to apply the straight-line method in recognizing compensation expense. ASC 718 requires the benefits of tax deductions in excess of recognized compensation expense to be reported as a financing cash inflow, rather than as an operating cash inflow on the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. This requirement reduces net operating cash flows and increases net financing cash flows.
New Accounting Pronouncements
On January 1, 2013, we adopted an accounting pronouncement giving companies the option to perform a qualitative impairment assessment for their indefinite-lived intangible assets that may allow them to skip the annual fair value calculation. To perform a qualitative assessment, a company must identify and evaluate changes in economic, industry and company-specific events and circumstances that could affect the significant inputs used to determine the fair value of an indefinite-lived intangible asset. The adoption of this pronouncement did not have any effect on our financial position or results of operations, though it may impact the manner in which we perform future or prospective testing for indefinite-lived intangible asset impairment.
On January 1, 2013, we adopted an accounting pronouncement requiring preparers to report, in one place, information about reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income ("AOCI"). It also required companies to report changes in AOCI balances. Public companies must provide the required information (e.g., changes in AOCI balances and reclassifications out of AOCI) in interim and annual periods. The adoption of this pronouncement did not have any effect on our financial position or results of operations.

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NOTE 3 - ACQUISITIONS OF BUSINESSES
On July 29, 2013, we completed the acquisition of RSI. This acquisition will expand and further strengthen our service offerings to new and existing customers and enhance our position within the industrial services and energy market sectors. Under the terms of the transaction, we acquired 100% of RSI's stock for total consideration of $464.3 million. The acquisition was funded with cash on hand and $250.0 million from borrowings under our revolving credit facility. This acquisition was accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting. We acquired working capital of $36.3 million and other net liabilities of $67.1 million, and have preliminarily ascribed $267.7 million to goodwill and $227.4 million to identifiable intangible assets in connection with the acquisition of RSI, which has been included in our United States industrial services segment. We expect that $49.0 million of acquired goodwill will be deductible for tax purposes. We have completed the final allocation of the purchase price related to the RSI acquisition, except for certain tax and contingency matters.
On December 2, 2013, May 31, 2013 and January 4, 2012, we acquired three companies, each for an immaterial amount. These companies primarily provide mechanical construction services and have been included in our United States mechanical construction and facilities services segment.
On June 30, 2011, we completed the acquisition of USM Services Holdings, Inc. (“USM”) from Transfield Services (Delaware), General Partnership. Under the terms of the transaction, we acquired 100% of USM’s stock for total consideration of $251.0 million and utilized cash on hand to fund the purchase. This acquisition has been accounted for using the acquisition method of accounting. We acquired working capital of $5.0 million and other net liabilities of $21.3 million, and have ascribed $130.3 million to goodwill and $137.0 million to identifiable intangible assets in connection with the acquisition of USM, which has been included in our United States building services segment. According to certain provisions of the stock purchase agreement, we are to be indemnified for certain costs.
We acquired two additional companies during 2011, each for an immaterial amount. One of the 2011 acquired companies primarily provides mechanical construction services and has been included in our United States mechanical construction and facilities services reporting segment, and the other primarily provides mobile mechanical services and has been included in our United States building services reporting segment.
The purchase price for the acquisition of the other businesses referred to above was finalized with an insignificant impact. The acquisition of these businesses was accounted for by the acquisition method, and the prices paid for them have been allocated to their respective assets and liabilities, based upon the estimated fair values of their respective assets and liabilities at the dates of their respective acquisitions. We believe these businesses further expand our service capabilities into new geographical and/or technical areas.
During the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively, we recorded a net reversal of $6.8 million, $6.4 million and $2.8 million of non-cash income attributable to contingent consideration arrangements relating to prior acquisitions.
NOTE 4 - DISPOSITION OF ASSETS
Results of our Canadian operations for the year ended December 31, 2011 are presented in our Consolidated Financial Statements as discontinued operations.
In August 2011, we disposed of our Canadian subsidiary, which represented our Canada construction segment, to a group of investors, including members of the former subsidiary’s management team. We received approximately $17.3 million in payment for the shares. In addition, we also received approximately $26.4 million in repayment of indebtedness owed by our Canadian subsidiary to us. Proceeds from the sale of discontinued operation, net of cash sold, totaled approximately $26.6 million. Included in net income from discontinued operation for the year ended December 31, 2011 was a gain on sale of $9.1 million (net of income tax provision of $2.8 million) resulting from the sale of the subsidiary. The gain on sale of discontinued operation included $15.5 million related to amounts previously reported in the foreign translation adjustment component of accumulated other comprehensive income. Loss from discontinued operation included income tax benefits of $0.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2011.





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The components of the results of discontinued operations for the Canada construction segment are as follows (in thousands):
 
2011 (1)
Revenues
$
118,214

Loss from discontinued operation (net of income taxes)
$
(44
)
Gain on sale of discontinued operation (net of income taxes)
$
9,127

Net income from discontinued operation
$
9,083

Diluted earnings per share from discontinued operation
$
0.13

_________________
(1)  Through the date of sale, August 2, 2011.

NOTE 5 - EARNINGS PER SHARE
The following tables summarize our calculation of Basic and Diluted Earnings per Common Share (“EPS”) for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 (in thousands, except share and per share data):
 
 
2013
 
2012
 
2011
Numerator:
 
 
 
 
 
Income from continuing operations attributable to EMCOR Group, Inc. common stockholders
$
123,792

 
$
146,584

 
$
121,743

Income from discontinued operation

 

 
9,083

Net income attributable to EMCOR Group, Inc. common stockholders
$
123,792

 
$
146,584

 
$
130,826

Denominator:
 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average shares outstanding used to compute basic earnings per common share
67,086,299

 
66,701,869

 
66,780,093

Effect of dilutive securities—Share-based awards
990,542

 
1,036,549

 
1,595,409

Shares used to compute diluted earnings per common share
68,076,841

 
67,738,418

 
68,375,502

Basic earnings per common share:
 
 
 
 
 
From continuing operations attributable to EMCOR Group, Inc. common stockholders
$
1.85

 
$
2.20

 
$
1.82

From discontinued operation

 

 
0.14

Net income attributable to EMCOR Group, Inc. common stockholders
$
1.85

 
$
2.20

 
$
1.96

Diluted earnings per common share:
 
 
 
 
 
From continuing operations attributable to EMCOR Group, Inc. common stockholders
$
1.82

 
$
2.16

 
$
1.78

From discontinued operation

 

 
0.13

Net income attributable to EMCOR Group, Inc. common stockholders
$
1.82

 
$
2.16

 
$
1.91

The number of options granted to purchase shares of our common stock that were excluded from the computation of diluted EPS for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 because they would be anti-dilutive were zero, 140,096 and 321,443, respectively.

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NOTE 6 - INVENTORIES
Inventories as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 consist of the following amounts (in thousands):
 
 
2013
 
2012
Raw materials and construction materials
$
32,795

 
$
20,994

Work in process
19,328

 
29,518

 
$
52,123

 
$
50,512


NOTE 7 - PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Property, plant and equipment in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets consisted of the following amounts as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 (in thousands):
 
2013
 
2012
Machinery and equipment
$
116,945

 
$
105,559

Vehicles
49,296

 
45,340

Furniture and fixtures
22,036

 
21,353

Computer hardware/software
88,956

 
82,205

Land, buildings and leasehold improvements
78,796

 
69,564

 
356,029

 
324,021

Accumulated depreciation and amortization
(232,615
)
 
(207,390
)
 
$
123,414

 
$
116,631

Depreciation and amortization expense related to property, plant and equipment, including capital leases, was $36.3 million, $31.2 million and $27.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
NOTE 8 - GOODWILL AND IDENTIFIABLE INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Goodwill at December 31, 2013 and 2012 was approximately $834.8 million and $566.6 million, respectively, and reflects the excess of cost over fair market value of net identifiable assets of companies acquired. Goodwill attributable to companies acquired in 2013 has been valued at $268.2 million. ASC Topic 805, “Business Combinations” (“ASC 805”) requires that all business combinations be accounted for using the acquisition method and that certain identifiable intangible assets acquired in a business combination be recognized as assets apart from goodwill. ASC Topic 350, “Intangibles-Goodwill and Other” (“ASC 350”) requires goodwill and other identifiable intangible assets with indefinite useful lives not be amortized, such as trade names, but instead must be tested at least annually for impairment (which we test each October 1, absent any impairment indicators) and be written down if impaired. ASC 350 requires that goodwill be allocated to its respective reporting unit and that identifiable intangible assets with finite lives be amortized over their useful lives. As of December 31, 2013, approximately 46.1% of our goodwill related to our United States industrial services segment, approximately 27.4% of our goodwill related to our United States building services segment, approximately 26.0% related to our United States mechanical construction and facilities services segment and approximately 0.5% related to our United States electrical construction and facilities services segment.
We test for impairment of goodwill at the reporting unit level. Our reporting units are consistent with the reportable segments identified in Note 17, "Segment Information", of the notes to consolidated financial statements. In assessing whether our goodwill is impaired, we first qualitatively assess whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount using various factors. If after this assessment we are unable to determine that the fair value of a reporting unit exceeds the carrying amount, we proceed to the two-step process as prescribed by ASC 350. The first step of this test compares the fair value of the reporting unit, determined based upon discounted estimated future cash flows, to the carrying amount, including goodwill. If the fair value exceeds the carrying amount, no further work is required and no impairment loss is recognized. If the carrying amount of the reporting unit exceeds the fair value, the goodwill of the reporting unit is potentially impaired and step two of the goodwill impairment test would need to be performed to measure the amount of an impairment loss, if any. In the second step, the impairment is computed by comparing the implied fair value of the reporting unit's goodwill with the carrying amount of the goodwill. If the carrying amount of the reporting unit's goodwill is greater than the implied fair value of its goodwill, an impairment loss in the amount of the excess is recognized and charged to operations. The weighted average cost of capital used

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in our annual testing for impairment as of October 1, 2013 was 12.1%, 12.6% and 11.1% for our domestic construction segments, our United States building services segment and our United States industrial services segment, respectively. The perpetual growth rate used for our annual testing was 2.7% for our domestic segments. Unfavorable changes in these key assumptions may affect future testing results and cause us to fail step one of the goodwill impairment testing process. For example, keeping all other assumptions constant, a 50 basis point increase in the weighted average costs of capital would cause the estimated fair value of our United Stated industrial services segment to approach its carrying value. A 50 basis point increase in the weighted average costs of capital would not significantly reduce the excess of the estimated fair value compared to the carrying value for any of our other domestic segments. In addition, keeping all other assumptions constant, a 50 basis point reduction in the perpetual growth rate would not significantly reduce the excess of the estimated fair value compared to the carrying value for any of our domestic segments. For the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, no impairment of our goodwill was recognized.
We also test for the impairment of trade names that are not subject to amortization by calculating the fair value using the “relief from royalty payments” methodology. This approach involves two steps: (a) estimating reasonable royalty rates for each trade name and (b) applying these royalty rates to a net revenue stream and discounting the resulting cash flows to determine fair value. This fair value is then compared with the carrying value of each trade name. If the carrying amount of the trade name is greater than the implied fair value of the trade name, an impairment in the amount of the excess is recognized and charged to operations. The annual impairment review of our trade names for the year ended December 31, 2011 resulted in a $1.0 million non-cash impairment charge as a result of a change in the fair value of trade names associated with certain prior acquisitions reported within our United States building services segment. This impairment primarily resulted from both lower forecasted revenues from, and lower operating margins at, specific companies within our United States building services segment. For the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, no impairment of our trade names was recognized.
In addition, we review for the impairment of other identifiable intangible assets that are being amortized whenever facts and circumstances indicate that their carrying values may not be fully recoverable. This test compares their carrying values to the undiscounted pre-tax cash flows expected to result from the use of the assets. If the assets are impaired, the assets are written down to their fair values, generally determined based on their future discounted cash flows. Based on facts and circumstances that indicated an impairment may exist, we performed an impairment review of certain of our other identifiable intangible assets for the year ended December 31, 2011. As a result of this review, we recognized a $2.8 million non-cash impairment charge as a result of a change in the fair value of customer relationships associated with certain prior acquisitions reported within our United States building services segment for the year ended December 31, 2011. For the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, no impairment of our other identifiable intangible assets was recognized.
Our development of the present value of future cash flow projections used in impairment testing is based upon assumptions and estimates by management from a review of our operating results, business plans, anticipated growth rates and margins and weighted average cost of capital, among others. Those assumptions and estimates can change in future periods, and other factors used in assessing fair value are outside the control of management, such as interest rates. There can be no assurances that our estimates and assumptions made for purposes of our goodwill and identifiable intangible asset impairment testing will prove to be accurate predictions of the future. If our assumptions regarding future business performance plans or anticipated growth rates and/or margins are not achieved, or there is a rise in interest rates, we may be required, as we did in 2011, to record goodwill and/or identifiable intangible asset impairment charges in future periods.
During 2011, we recognized a $3.8 million non-cash impairment charge as discussed above. Of this amount, $2.8 million related to customer relationships and $1.0 million related to trade names. It is not possible at this time to determine if any such future impairment charge would result or, if it does, whether such a charge would be material.








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The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by reportable segments during the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 were as follows (in thousands):  
 
United States
electrical
construction
and facilities
services segment
 
United States
mechanical
construction
and facilities
services segment
 
United States
building
services segment
 
United States
industrial services segment
 
Total
Gross balance at December 31, 2011
$
3,823

 
$
198,446

 
$
387,206

 
$
187,932

 
$
777,407

Accumulated impairment charge

 

 
(139,498
)
 
(71,104
)
 
(210,602
)
Balance at December 31, 2011
3,823

 
198,446

 
247,708

 
116,828

 
566,805

Acquisitions and purchase price adjustments

 
2,014

 
(2,231
)
 

 
(217
)
Transfers

 
690

 
(690
)
 

 

Balance at December 31, 2012
3,823

 
201,150

 
244,787

 
116,828

 
566,588

Acquisitions and purchase price adjustments

 
522

 

 
267,715

 
268,237

Transfers

 
15,583

 
(15,583
)
 

 

Balance at December 31, 2013
$
3,823

 
$
217,255

 
$
229,204

 
$
384,543

 
$
834,825

During 2011, pursuant to the purchase method of accounting, we recorded an aggregate of $1.9 million by reason of earn-out obligations in respect of a prior acquisition, which increased goodwill associated with this acquisition.
Identifiable intangible assets as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 consist of the following (in thousands):  
 
December 31, 2013
 
Gross
Carrying
Amount
 
Accumulated
Amortization
 
Accumulated
Impairment
Charge 
 
Total
Contract backlog
$
47,620

 
$
(47,583
)
 
$

 
$
37

Developed technology/Vendor network
95,661

 
(30,212
)
 

 
65,449

Customer relationships
425,873

 
(83,391
)
 
(4,834
)
 
337,648

Non-competition agreements
9,980

 
(8,498
)
 

 
1,482

Trade names (amortized)
21,248

 
(6,619
)
 

 
14,629

Trade names (unamortized)
170,218

 

 
(47,966
)
 
122,252

Total
$
770,600

 
$
(176,303
)
 
$
(52,800
)
 
$
541,497

 
December 31, 2012
 
Gross
Carrying
Amount
 
Accumulated
Amortization
 
Accumulated
Impairment
Charge
 
Total
Contract backlog
$
47,580

 
$
(46,630
)
 
$

 
$
950

Developed technology/Vendor network
95,661

 
(25,078
)
 

 
70,583

Customer relationships
259,683

 
(61,718
)
 
(4,834
)
 
193,131

Non-competition agreements
8,269

 
(7,898
)
 

 
371

Trade names (amortized)
17,521

 
(3,951
)
 

 
13,570

Trade names (unamortized)
113,109

 

 
(47,966
)
 
65,143

Total
$
541,823

 
$
(145,275
)
 
$
(52,800
)
 
$
343,748




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Identifiable intangible assets attributable to companies acquired in 2013 have been valued at $228.8 million. Identifiable intangible assets attributable to companies acquired in 2012 have been valued at $0.5 million. See Note 3 - Acquisitions of Businesses of the notes to consolidated financial statements for additional information. The identifiable intangible amounts are amortized on a straight-line basis. The weighted average amortization periods for the unamortized balances remaining are approximately 11 months for contract backlog, 13 years for developed technology/vendor network, 13 years for customer relationships, 2 years for non-competition agreements and 5.5 years for trade names.
Amortization expense related to identifiable intangible assets was $31.0 million, $29.8 million and $26.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The following table presents the estimated future amortization expense of identifiable intangible assets in the following years (in thousands):  
2014
$
37,966

2015
37,565

2016
36,502

2017
34,196

2018
32,070

Thereafter
240,946

 
$
419,245

NOTE 9 - DEBT
Credit Facilities
Until November 25, 2013, we had a revolving credit agreement (the "2011 Credit Agreement") as amended, which provided for a revolving credit facility of $750.0 million. The 2011 Credit Agreement was effective November 21, 2011. Effective November 25, 2013, we amended and restated the 2011 Credit Agreement with a $1.1 billion credit agreement (the "2013 Credit Agreement"), which is comprised of a $750.0 million revolving credit facility (the "2013 Revolving Credit Facility") and a $350.0 million term loan (the "Term Loan"). The proceeds of the Term Loan were used to repay amounts drawn under the 2011 Credit Agreement. Both facilities expire on November 25, 2018. We may increase the 2013 Revolving Credit Facility to $1.05 billion if additional lenders are identified and/or existing lenders are willing to increase their current commitments; and we may allocate up to $250.0 million of available borrowings under the 2013 Revolving Credit Facility to letters of credit for our account or for the account of any of our subsidiaries. The 2013 Revolving Credit Facility and the Term Loan are both guaranteed by most of our direct and indirect subsidiaries and are secured by substantially all of our assets and most of the assets of most of our subsidiaries. The 2013 Revolving Credit Facility and the Term Loan contain various covenants providing for, among other things, maintenance of certain financial ratios and certain limitations on payment of dividends, common stock repurchases, investments, acquisitions, indebtedness and capital expenditures. A commitment fee is payable on the average daily unused amount under the 2013 Revolving Credit Facility, which ranges from 0.20% to 0.30%, based on certain financial tests. The fee is 0.20% of the unused amount as of December 31, 2013. Borrowings under the 2013 Revolving Credit Facility and the Term Loan bear interest at (1) a rate which is the prime commercial lending rate announced by Bank of Montreal from time to time (3.25% at December 31, 2013) plus 0.25% to 0.75%, based on certain financial tests or (2) United States dollar LIBOR (0.17% at December 31, 2013) plus 1.25% to 1.75%, based on certain financial tests. The interest rate in effect at December 31, 2013 was 1.42%. Letter of credit fees issued under the 2013 Revolving Credit Facility range from 1.25% to 1.75% of the respective face amounts of outstanding letters of credit and are computed based on certain financial tests. We capitalized approximately $3.0 million of debt issuance costs associated with the 2013 Credit Agreement. This amount is being amortized over the life of the agreement and is included as part of interest expense. In connection with the amendment and restatement of the 2011 Credit Agreement, $0.3 million attributable to the acceleration of expense for debt issuance costs in connection with the 2011 Credit Agreement was recorded as part of interest expense. We are required to make principal payments on the Term Loan in installments on the last day of March, June, September and December of each year, commencing with the calendar quarter ending March 31, 2014, in the amount of $4.4 million, with a final payment of all principal and interest not yet paid due and payable on November 25, 2018. As of December 31, 2013, the balance on the Term Loan was $350.0 million. As of December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, we had approximately $83.3 million and $84.0 million of letters of credit outstanding, respectively. We had borrowings of $150.0 million outstanding under the 2011 Credit Agreement at December 31, 2012. There were no borrowings outstanding under the 2013 Revolving Credit Facility as of December 31, 2013.


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NOTE 9 - DEBT - (Continued)

Long-term debt in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets consisted of the following amounts as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 (in thousands):
 
 
2013
 
2012
2011 Credit Agreement
$

 
$
150,000

Term Loan, interest payable at varying amounts through 2018
350,000

 

Capitalized Lease Obligations, at weighted average interest rates from 0.8% to 8.3% payable in varying amounts through 2018
4,652

 
5,881

Other, payable through 2015
11

 
18

 
354,663

 
155,899

Less: current maturities
19,332

 
1,787

 
$
335,331

 
$
154,112

Capitalized Lease Obligations
See Note 15 - Commitments and Contingencies of the notes to consolidated financial statements for additional information.
NOTE 10 - FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
We use a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The hierarchy, which gives the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets, is comprised of the following three levels:
Level 1 – Unadjusted quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities.
Level 2 – Observable inputs, other than Level 1 inputs. Level 2 inputs would typically include quoted prices in markets that are not active or financial instruments for which all significant inputs are observable, either directly or indirectly.
Level 3 – Prices or valuations that require inputs that are both significant to the measurement and unobservable.
The following tables provide the assets and liabilities carried at fair value measured on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 (in thousands):
 
 
Assets at Fair Value as of December 31, 2013
Asset Category
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total
Cash and cash equivalents (1)
$
439,813

 

 

 
$
439,813

Restricted cash (2)
6,934

 

 

 
6,934

Short-term investments (2)

 

 

 

Total
$
446,747

 

 

 
$
446,747

 
 
Assets at Fair Value as of December 31, 2012
Asset Category
Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total
Cash and cash equivalents (1)
$
605,303

 

 

 
$
605,303

Restricted cash (2)
6,281

 

 

 
6,281

Short-term investments (2)
4,879

 

 

 
4,879

Total
$
616,463

 

 

 
$
616,463

_________________
(1)
Cash and cash equivalents consist primarily of money market funds with original maturity dates of three months or less, which are Level 1 assets. At December 31, 2013 and 2012, we had $147.7 million and $407.4 million, respectively, in money market funds.
(2)
Restricted cash and short-term investments with original maturities greater than three months are classified as “Prepaid expenses and other” on our consolidated balance sheets.


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NOTE 10 - FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS - (Continued)

We believe that the carrying values of our financial instruments, which include accounts receivable and other financing commitments, approximate their fair values due primarily to their short-term maturities and low risk of counterparty default. The carrying value of our 2013 Credit Agreement approximates the fair value due to the variable rate on such debt.
 
NOTE 11 - INCOME TAXES        
Our 2013 income tax provision from continuing operations was $75.3 million compared to $95.4 million for 2012 and $76.8 million for 2011. The actual income tax rates on income from continuing operations before income taxes, less amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests, for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, were 37.8%, 39.4% and 38.7%, respectively. The decrease in the 2013 income tax provision compared to 2012 was primarily due to the effect of reduced income before income taxes, a change in the mix of earnings among various jurisdictions and reversal of reserves for previously unrecognized income tax benefits. The increase in the 2012 income tax provision compared to 2011 was primarily due to increased income before income taxes, the effect of a change in the United Kingdom statutory tax rate and a change in the mix of earnings among various jurisdictions.
As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, the amount of unrecognized income tax benefits was $3.1 million and $11.3 million (of which $1.7 million and $6.6 million, if recognized, would favorably affect our effective income tax rate), respectively. As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, we had an accrual of $0.2 million and $2.6 million for the payment of interest related to unrecognized income tax benefits included on the Consolidated Balance Sheets, respectively. During the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, we recognized approximately $0.2 million and $0.3 million, respectively, in interest expense related to our unrecognized income tax benefits. In addition, we reversed $2.6 million and less than $0.1 million of accrued interest expense related to our unrecognized income tax benefits for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, we had total income tax reserves included in “Other long-term liabilities” of $3.4 million and $13.9 million, respectively.
A reconciliation of the beginning and end of year unrecognized income tax benefits is as follows (in thousands):  
 
2013
 
2012
Balance at beginning of year
$
11,281

 
$
5,661

Additions based on tax positions related to the current year
895

 
5,863

Additions based on tax positions related to prior years
251

 
1,348

Reductions for tax positions of prior years
(6,273
)
 
(1,298
)
Reductions for expired statute of limitations
(3,038
)
 
(293
)
Balance at end of year
$
3,116

 
$
11,281

It is possible that approximately $0.6 million of unrecognized income tax benefits at December 31, 2013, primarily relating to uncertain tax positions attributable to compensation related accruals, will become recognized income tax benefits in the next twelve months due to the expiration of applicable statutes of limitations.
We file income tax returns with the Internal Revenue Service and various state, local and foreign tax agencies. The Company is currently under examination by various taxing authorities for the years 2008 through 2011. The Internal Revenue Service is currently auditing our 2011 and 2010 federal income tax returns.









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NOTE 11 - INCOME TAXES - (Continued)

The income tax provision in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 consisted of the following (in thousands):
 
 
2013
 
2012
 
2011
Current:
 
 
 
 
 
Federal provision
$
60,449

 
$
70,019

 
$
54,033

State and local provisions
2,897

 
18,174

 
14,735

Foreign provision (benefit)
94

 
543

 
(350
)
 
63,440

 
88,736

 
68,418

Deferred
11,857

 
6,626

 
8,346

 
$
75,297

 
$
95,362

 
$
76,764


Factors accounting for the variation from U.S. statutory income tax rates from continuing operations for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 were as follows (in thousands):
 
 
2013
 
2012
 
2011
Federal income taxes at the statutory rate
$
70,928

 
$
85,487

 
$
70,471

Noncontrolling interests
(1,247
)
 
(806
)
 
(996
)
State and local income taxes, net of federal tax benefits
9,369

 
8,512

 
9,673

State tax reserves
(6,529
)
 
3,927

 
(73
)
Permanent differences
3,226

 
2,605

 
2,468

Domestic manufacturing deduction
(4,778
)
 
(5,559
)
 
(4,048
)
Foreign income taxes (including UK statutory rate changes)
4,831

 
703

 
56

Adjustments to valuation allowance for deferred tax assets

 

 
172

Federal tax reserves
263

 
(258
)
 
(1,056
)
Other
(766
)
 
751

 
97

 
$
75,297

 
$
95,362

 
$
76,764

The components of the net deferred income tax asset are included in “Prepaid expenses and other” of $32.5 million, “Other assets” of $15.0 million, and “Other long-term obligations” of $174.3 million at December 31, 2013, and the components of net deferred income tax asset are included in “Prepaid expenses and other” of $35.0 million, “Other assets” of $17.5 million, and "Other long-term obligations" of $88.1 million at December 31, 2012 in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets.










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The amounts recorded for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 were as follows (in thousands):
 
 
2013
 
2012
Deferred income tax assets:
 
 
 
Excess of amounts expensed for financial statement purposes over amounts deducted for income tax purposes:
 
 
 
Insurance liabilities
$
57,310

 
$
51,348

Pension liability
7,813

 
15,990

Deferred compensation
16,358

 
15,704

Other (including liabilities and reserves)
35,625

 
33,875

Total deferred income tax assets
117,106

 
116,917

Valuation allowance for deferred tax assets
(2,244
)
 
(2,494
)
Net deferred income tax assets
114,862

 
114,423

Deferred income tax liabilities:
 
 
 
Costs capitalized for financial statement purposes and deducted for income tax purposes:
 
 
 
Goodwill and identifiable intangible assets
(214,865
)
 
(133,185
)
Other, primarily depreciation of property, plant and equipment
(26,840
)
 
(16,883
)
Total deferred income tax liabilities
(241,705
)
 
(150,068
)
Net deferred income tax liabilities
$
(126,843
)
 
$
(35,645
)
We file a consolidated federal income tax return including all of our U.S. subsidiaries. As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, the total valuation allowance on net deferred income tax assets was approximately $2.2 million and $2.5 million, respectively, primarily related to state and local net operating losses. The reason for the net decrease in the valuation allowance for 2012 was related to the expiration of net capital loss carryforwards, partially offset by state and local net operating loss carryforwards. At December 31, 2013, we had trading and capital losses for United Kingdom income tax purposes of approximately $34.7 million, which have no expiration date. Such losses are subject to review by the United Kingdom taxing authority. Realization of the deferred income tax assets is dependent on our generating sufficient taxable income. We believe that the deferred income tax assets will be realized through the future reversal of existing taxable temporary differences and projected future income. Although realization is not assured, we believe it is more likely than not that the deferred income tax asset, net of the valuation allowance discussed above, will be realized. The amount of the deferred income tax asset considered realizable, however, could be reduced if estimates of future income are reduced.
Income before income taxes from continuing operations for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 consisted of the following (in thousands):
 
 
2013
 
2012
 
2011
United States
$
219,300

 
$
236,774

 
$
191,154

Foreign
(16,649
)
 
7,474

 
10,198

 
$
202,651

 
$
244,248

 
$
201,352

As of December 31, 2013, we had undistributed foreign earnings from our United Kingdom subsidiary of approximately $5.7 million for which we have not recorded a deferred tax liability, as we have provided taxes on such earnings in prior periods. As of December 31, 2013, the amount of cash held in the United Kingdom was approximately $60.9 million which, if repatriated, should not result in material federal or state income taxes. As of December 31, 2013, we had undistributed foreign earnings from our Puerto Rico subsidiary of approximately $1.4 million for which we have not recorded a deferred tax liability as such earnings are indefinitely reinvested. As of December 31, 2013, the amount of cash held in Puerto Rico was approximately $3.0 million which, if repatriated, may result in federal and state income taxes of approximately $0.5 million.

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NOTE 12 - COMMON STOCK
As of December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012, 66,896,518 and 66,964,162 shares of our common stock were outstanding, respectively.
On December 7, 2012, our Board of Directors declared a special dividend of $0.25 per share, payable in December 2012, and announced its intention to increase the regular quarterly dividend to $0.06 per share. In addition, at the December 7, 2012 meeting of our Board of Directors, the regular quarterly dividend that would have been paid in January 2013 was declared, its amount increased to $0.06 per share and its payment date accelerated to December 28, 2012. During 2013, we paid a regular quarterly dividend of $0.06 per share in the second, third and fourth quarters of 2013. In December 2013, our Board of Directors announced its intention to increase the regular quarterly dividend to $0.08 per share commencing with the dividend to be paid in the first quarter of 2014.
On September 26, 2011, our Board of Directors authorized us to repurchase up to $100.0 million of our outstanding common stock. During 2013, we repurchased approximately 0.7 million shares of our common stock for approximately $26.1 million. Since the inception of this repurchase program, we have repurchased 2.8 million shares of our common stock for approximately $77.5 million through December 31, 2013, and there remains authorization for us to repurchase approximately $22.5 million of our shares under that authorization. On December 5, 2013, our Board of Directors authorized us to repurchase up to an additional $100.0 million of our outstanding common stock. As a result, $122.5 million was available for repurchase as of December 31, 2013. The repurchase program does not obligate us to acquire any particular amount of common stock and may be suspended, recommenced or discontinued at any time or from time to time without prior notice. Acquisitions under our repurchase program may be made from time to time to the extent permitted by securities laws and other legal requirements, including provisions in our credit agreement placing limitations on such repurchases. The repurchase program has been and will be funded from our operations.
NOTE 13 - SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS
We have an incentive plan under which stock options, stock awards, stock units and other share-based compensation may be granted to officers, non-employee directors and key employees of the Company. Under the terms of this plan, 3,250,000 shares were authorized and 2,247,362 shares are available for grant or issuance as of December 31, 2013. Any issuances under this plan are valued at the fair market value of the common stock on the grant date. The vesting and expiration of any stock option grants and the vesting schedule of any stock awards or stock units are determined by the Compensation and Personnel Committee of our Board of Directors at the time of the grant. Additionally, we have outstanding stock options and stock units that were issued under other plans, and no further grants may be made under those plans.
The following table summarizes activity regarding our stock options and awards of shares and stock units since December 31, 2010:
 
Stock Options
 
Restricted Stock Units
 
 
Shares
 
Weighted
Average
Price
 
 
 
Shares
 
Weighted
Average
Price
Balance, December 31, 2010
 
4,416,773

 
$
14.31

 
Balance, December 31, 2010
 
365,188

 
$
24.54

Granted
 
20,096

 
$
29.26

 
Granted
 
258,881

 
$
29.92

Expired
 

 

 
Forfeited
 

 

Exercised
 
(1,036,328
)
 
$
11.32

 
Vested
 
(137,219
)
 
$
23.31

Balance, December 31, 2011
 
3,400,541

 
$
15.30

 
Balance, December 31, 2011
 
486,850

 
$
27.75

Granted
 
11,702

 
$
27.39

 
Granted
 
340,518

 
$
27.90

Expired
 
(25,624
)
 
28.13

 
Forfeited
 

 

Exercised
 
(1,590,242
)
 
$
13.09

 
Vested
 
(238,461
)
 
$
25.96

Balance, December 31, 2012
 
1,796,377

 
$
17.15

 
Balance, December 31, 2012
 
588,907

 
$
28.56

Granted
 

 
$

 
Granted
 
192,617

 
$
36.26

Expired
 

 
$

 
Forfeited
 
(15,298
)
 
29.38

Exercised
 
(485,680
)
 
$
14.55

 
Vested
 
(155,423
)
 
$
27.77

Balance, December 31, 2013
 
1,310,697

 
$
18.12

 
Balance, December 31, 2013
 
610,803

 
$
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NOTE 13 - SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS - (Continued)

In addition, 12,264 and 6,560 shares were granted to certain non-employee directors as part of their annual retainer during the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively. No shares were granted to non-employee directors as part of their annual retainer during the year ended December 31, 2013. The shares awarded to non-employee directors and stock units awarded to employees were pursuant to incentive plans for which $6.9 million, $6.7 million and $5.2 million of compensation expense was recognized for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. We have $5.1 million of compensation expense, net of income taxes, which will be recognized over the remaining vesting periods of up to approximately three years related to the stock units awarded to employees and non-employee directors.
All outstanding stock options were fully vested as of December 31, 2012; therefore, no compensation expense was recognized for the year ended December 31, 2013. Compensation expense of $0.1 million and $0.2 million for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively, was recognized due to the vesting of stock option grants. In addition, 66,581 restricted stock units granted to our non-employee directors vested as of December 31, 2013, but issuance has been deferred for up to five years. As a result of stock option exercises, $5.2 million, $8.8 million and $5.6 million of proceeds were received during the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The income tax benefit derived in 2013, 2012 and 2011 as a result of such exercises and share-based compensation was $5.2 million, $8.7 million and $6.2 million, respectively, of which $4.6 million, $7.1 million and $3.6 million, respectively, represented excess tax benefits.
The total intrinsic value of options (the amounts by which the stock price exceeded the exercise price of the option on the date of exercise) that was exercised during 2013, 2012 and 2011 was $12.5 million, $25.9 million and $15.1 million, respectively.
At December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, 1,310,697 options, 1,796,377 options and 3,400,541 options were exercisable, respectively. The weighted average exercise price of exercisable options at December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 was approximately $18.12, $17.15 and $15.30, respectively.
The following table summarizes information about our stock options as of December 31, 2013:  
Stock Options Outstanding and Exercisable
Range of
Exercise Prices
 
Number
 
Weighted Average
Remaining Life
 
Weighted Average
Exercise Price
$9.67 - $11.02
 
91,000
 
0.73 Years
 
$9.97
$11.27 - $12.49
 
617,200
 
1.04 Years
 
$11.39
$20.42 - $22.53
 
210,000
 
3.05 Years
 
$21.23
$24.48 - $29.26
 
292,497
 
4.00 Years
 
$26.49
$36.03
 
100,000
 
1.47 Years
 
$36.03
The total aggregate intrinsic value of options outstanding and exercisable as of December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 were approximately $31.9 million, $31.4 million and $39.1 million, respectively.
The fair value on the date of grant was calculated using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions used for grants during the periods indicated:  
 
For the Years Ended December 31,
 
2012
 
2011
Dividend yield
0.73
%
 
0
%
Expected volatility
52.6
%
 
56.1
%
Risk-free interest rate
0.5
%
 
1.3
%
Expected life of options in years
3.6

 
3.6

Weighted average grant date fair value
$
10.18

 
$
12.23

There were no stock option grants during 2013. Forfeitures of stock options have been historically insignificant to the calculation and are estimated to be zero in all periods presented.

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NOTE 13 - SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS - (Continued)

We have an employee stock purchase plan. Under the terms of this plan, the maximum number of shares of our common stock that may be purchased is 3,000,000 shares. Generally, our employees and non-union employees of our United States subsidiaries are eligible to participate in this plan. Employees covered by collective bargaining agreements generally are not eligible to participate in this plan.
NOTE 14 - RETIREMENT PLANS
Defined Benefit Plans
Our United Kingdom subsidiary has a defined benefit pension plan covering all eligible employees (the “UK Plan”); however, no individual joining the company after October 31, 2001 may participate in the plan. On May 31, 2010, we curtailed the future accrual of benefits for active employees under this plan.
We account for our UK Plan and other defined benefit plans in accordance with ASC 715, “Compensation-Retirement Benefits” (“ASC 715”). ASC 715 requires that (a) the funded status, which is measured as the difference between the fair value of plan assets and the projected benefit obligations, be recorded in our balance sheet with a corresponding adjustment to accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and (b) gains and losses for the differences between actuarial assumptions and actual results, and unrecognized service costs, be recognized through accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). These amounts will be subsequently recognized as net periodic pension cost.
The change in benefit obligations and assets of the UK Plan for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 consisted of the following components (in thousands):
 
 
2013
 
2012
Change in pension benefit obligation
 
 
 
Benefit obligation at beginning of year
$
302,306

 
$
265,061

Interest cost
12,326

 
12,460

Actuarial (gain) loss
(1,903
)
 
21,642

Benefits paid
(9,663
)
 
(9,543
)
Foreign currency exchange rate changes
5,811

 
12,686

Benefit obligation at end of year
308,877

 
302,306

Change in pension plan assets
 

 
 

Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year
239,650

 
204,080

Actual return on plan assets
27,969

 
29,231

Employer contributions
5,906

 
5,933

Benefits paid
(9,663
)
 
(9,543
)
Foreign currency exchange rate changes
5,949

 
9,949

Fair value of plan assets at end of year
269,811

 
239,650

Funded status at end of year
$
(39,066
)
 
$
(62,656
)
Amounts not yet reflected in net periodic pension cost and included in Accumulated other comprehensive loss:
 
2013
 
2012
Unrecognized losses
$
87,461

 
$
104,556

The underfunded status of the UK Plan of $39.1 million and $62.7 million at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, is included in “Other long-term obligations” in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets. No plan assets are expected to be returned to us during the year ended December 31, 2014.




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The weighted average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 were as follows:
 
 
2013
 
2012
Discount rate
4.6
%
 
4.3
%
The weighted average assumptions used to determine net periodic pension cost for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 were as follows:
 
 
2013
 
2012
 
2011
Discount rate
4.3
%
 
4.7
%
 
5.3
%
Annual rate of return on plan assets
6.7
%
 
6.7
%
 
6.7
%
For 2013 and 2012, the annual rate of return on plan assets has been determined by modeling possible returns using the actuary's portfolio return calculator. This models the long term expected returns of the various asset classes held in the portfolio and allows for the additional benefits of holding a diversified portfolio. The annual rate of return on plan assets for 2011 was based on the yield of risk-free bonds, plus an estimated equity-risk premium, at each year's measurement date. This annual rate approximates the historical annual return on plan assets and considers the expected asset allocation between equity and debt securities. For measurement purposes of the liability, the annual rates of inflation of covered pension benefits assumed for 2013 and 2012 were 2.3% and 2.0%, respectively.
The components of net periodic pension cost of the UK Plan for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 were as follows (in thousands):
 
 
2013
 
2012
 
2011
Interest cost
$
12,326

 
$
12,460

 
$
13,286

Expected return on plan assets
(14,369
)
 
(13,058
)
 
(13,454
)
Amortization of unrecognized loss
2,560

 
2,433

 
1,555

Net periodic pension cost
$
517

 
$
1,835

 
$
1,387

The reclassification adjustment for the UK Plan from Accumulated other comprehensive loss into net periodic pension cost for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 was approximately $2.0 million, $1.9 million and $1.2 million, respectively, which was classified as a component of "Cost of sales" and "Selling, general and administrative expenses" on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The estimated unrecognized loss for the UK Plan that will be amortized from Accumulated other comprehensive loss into net periodic pension cost over the next year is approximately $2.0 million.
UK Plan Assets
The weighted average asset allocations and weighted average target allocations at December 31, 2013 and 2012 were as follows:
 
Asset Category
Target
Asset
Allocation 
 
December 31,
2013
 
December 31,
2012
Equity securities
45.0
%
 
53.4
%
 
63.8
%
Debt securities
55.0
%
 
46.4
%
 
35.8
%
Cash
%
 
0.2
%
 
0.4
%
Total
100.0
%
 
100.0
%
 
100.0
%
Plan assets of our UK Plan are invested in marketable equity and equity like securities through various funds. These funds invest in a diverse geographical range of investments, including the United Kingdom, the United States and other international locations, such as Asia-Pacific and other European locations. Debt securities are invested in funds that invest in UK corporate bonds and UK government bonds.

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The following tables set forth by level, within the fair value hierarchy discussed in Note 10 - Fair Value Measurements, the assets of the UK Plan at fair value as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 (in thousands):
 
 
Assets at Fair Value as of December 31, 2013
Asset Category
    Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total
Equity and equity like investments
$

 
$
138,908

 
$
5,196

 
$
144,104

Corporate bonds

 
101,337

 

 
101,337

Government bonds

 
23,716

 

 
23,716

Cash
654

 

 

 
654

Total
$
654

 
$
263,961

 
$
5,196

 
$
269,811

 
 
Assets at Fair Value as of December 31, 2012
Asset Category
    Level 1
 
Level 2
 
Level 3
 
Total
Equity and equity like investments
$

 
$
147,957

 
$
4,996

 
$
152,953

Corporate bonds

 
62,534

 

 
62,534

Government bonds

 
23,227

 

 
23,227

Cash
936

 

 

 
936

Total
$
936

 
$
233,718

 
$
4,996

 
$
239,650

In regards to the plan assets of our UK Plan, investment amounts have been allocated within the fair value hierarchy across all three levels. The characteristics of the assets that sit within each level are summarized as follows:
Level 1-This asset represents cash.
Level 2-These assets are a combination of the following:
(a)
Assets that are not exchange traded but have a unit price that is based on the net asset value of the fund. The unit prices are not quoted but the underlying assets held by the fund are either:
(i)
held in a variety of listed investments
(ii)
held in UK treasury bonds or corporate bonds with the asset value being based on fixed income streams. Some of the underlying bonds are also listed on regulated markets.
It is the value of the underlying assets that have been used to calculate the unit price of the fund.
(b)
Assets that are not exchange traded but have a unit price that is based on the net asset value of the fund. The unit prices are quoted. The underlying assets within these funds comprise cash or assets that are listed on a regulated market (i.e., the values are based on observable market data) and it is these values that are used to calculate the unit price of the fund.
Level 3-Assets that are not exchange traded but have a unit price that is based on the net asset value of the fund. The unit prices are not quoted and are not available on any market.
The table below sets forth a summary of changes in the fair value of the UK Plan's Level 3 assets for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 (in thousands):  
Equity and Equity Like Investments
2013
 
2012
Start of year balance
$
4,996

 
$
4,690

Actual return on plan assets, relating to assets still held at reporting date
99

 
90

Purchases, sales and settlements, net

 

Change due to exchange rate changes
101

 
216

End of year balance
$
5,196

 
$
4,996


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The investment policies and strategies for the plan assets are established by the plan trustees (who are independent of the Company) to achieve a reasonable balance between risk, likely return and administration expense, as well as to maintain funds at a level to meet minimum funding requirements. In order to ensure that an appropriate investment strategy is in place, an analysis of the UK Plan's assets and liabilities is completed periodically.
Cash Flows:
Contributions
Our United Kingdom subsidiary expects to contribute approximately $6.0 million to its UK Plan in 2014.
Estimated Future Benefit Payments
The following estimated benefit payments are expected to be paid in the following years (in thousands):
 
Pension
Benefits
2014
$
10,520

2015
10,838

2016
11,166

2017
11,504

2018
11,852

Succeeding five years
64,845

The following table shows certain information for the UK Plan where the accumulated benefit obligation is in excess of plan assets as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 (in thousands):
 
2013
 
2012
Projected benefit obligation
$
308,877

 
$
302,306

Accumulated benefit obligation
$
308,877

 
$
302,306

Fair value of plan assets
$
269,811

 
$
239,650

We also sponsor two U.S. defined benefit plans in which participation by new individuals is frozen. The benefit obligation associated with these plans as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 was approximately $6.6 million and $7.1 million, respectively. The estimated fair value of the plan assets as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 was approximately $4.9 million and $4.5 million, respectively. The plan assets are considered Level 1 assets within the fair value hierarchy and are predominantly invested in cash, equities, and equity and bond funds. The pension liability balances as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 are classified as “Other long-term obligations” on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets. The measurement date for these two plans is December 31 of each year. The major assumptions used in the actuarial valuations to determine benefit obligations as of December 31, 2013 and 2012 included discount rates of 4.50% and 4.30% for the 2013 period and 3.50% and 3.30% for the 2012 period. Also, included was an expected rate of return of 7.00% for the 2013 and 2012 periods, respectively. The reclassification adjustment from Accumulated other comprehensive loss into net periodic pension cost for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 was approximately $0.3 million, $0.2 million and $0.1 million, respectively, which was classified as a component of "Selling, general and administrative expenses" on the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The estimated loss for these plans that will be amortized from Accumulated other comprehensive loss into net periodic pension cost over the next year is approximately $0.3 million. The future estimated benefit payments expected to be paid from the plans for the next ten years is approximately $0.4 million per year.





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Multiemployer Plans         
We participate in over 200 multiemployer pension plans (“MEPPs”) that provide retirement benefits to certain union employees in accordance with various collective bargaining agreements (“CBAs”). As one of many participating employers in these MEPPs, we are responsible with the other participating employers for any plan underfunding. Our contributions to a particular MEPP are established by the applicable CBAs; however, our required contributions may increase based on the funded status of an MEPP and legal requirements of the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (the “PPA”), which requires substantially underfunded MEPPs to implement a funding improvement plan (“FIP”) or a rehabilitation plan (“RP”) to improve their funded status. Factors that could impact funded status of an MEPP include, without limitation, investment performance, changes in the participant demographics, decline in the number of contributing employers, changes in actuarial assumptions and the utilization of extended amortization provisions.
An FIP or RP requires a particular MEPP to adopt measures to correct its underfunding status. These measures may include, but are not limited to: (a) an increase in our contribution rate as a signatory to the applicable CBA, (b) a reallocation of the contributions already being made by participating employers for various benefits to individuals participating in the MEPP and/or (c) a reduction in the benefits to be paid to future and/or current retirees. In addition, the PPA requires that a 5% surcharge be levied on employer contributions for the first year commencing shortly after the date the employer receives notice that the MEPP is in critical status and a 10% surcharge on each succeeding year until a CBA is in place with terms and conditions consistent with the RP.
We could also be obligated to make payments to MEPPs if we either cease to have an obligation to contribute to the MEPP or significantly reduce our contributions to the MEPP because we reduce our number of employees who are covered by the relevant MEPP for various reasons, including, but not limited to, layoffs or closure of a subsidiary assuming the MEPP has unfunded vested benefits. The amount of such payments (known as a complete or partial withdrawal liability) would equal our proportionate share of the MEPPs' unfunded vested benefits. We believe that certain of the MEPPs in which we participate may have unfunded vested benefits. Due to uncertainty regarding future factors that could trigger withdrawal liability, as well as the absence of specific information regarding the MEPP's current financial situation, we are unable to determine (a) the amount and timing of any future withdrawal liability, if any, and (b) whether our participation in these MEPPs could have a material adverse impact on our financial position, results of operations or liquidity. We recorded a withdrawal liability of approximately $0.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2013. We did not record any withdrawal liability for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011.
The following table lists all domestic MEPPs to which our contributions exceeded $2.0 million in 2013. Additionally, this table also lists all domestic MEPPs to which we contributed in 2013 in excess of $0.5 million for MEPPs in the critical status, “red zone” and $1.0 million in the endangered status, “orange or yellow zones”, as defined by the PPA (in thousands):     
Pension Fund
 
EIN/Pension Plan
Number
 
PPA Zone Status (1)
 
FIP/RP
Status
 
Contributions 
 
Contributions greater than 5% of total plan contributions (2)
 
Expiration
date of CBA
 
2013
 
2012
 
 
2013
 
2012
 
2011
 
Plumbers & Pipefitters National Pension Fund
 
52-6152779 001
 
Yellow
 
Yellow
 
Implemented
 
$
12,509

 
$
10,999

 
$
12,351

 
No
 
February  2014 to
August 2017
Sheet Metal Workers National Pension Fund
 
52-6112463 001
 
Red
 
Red
 
Implemented (3)
 
9,476

 
9,837

 
9,665

 
No
 
May 2014 to
June 2016
National Electrical Benefit Fund
 
53-0181657 001
 
Green
 
Green
 
N/A
 
7,986

 
7,679

 
8,541

 
No
 
February
2014 to
August 2017
Central Pension Fund of the International Union of Operating Engineers and Participating Employers
 
36-6052390 001
 
Green
 
Green
 
N/A
 
6,296

 
6,076

 
5,392

 
No
 
June 2014 to
December 2016
Pension, Hospitalization & Benefit Plan of the Electrical Industry- Pension Trust Account
 
13-6123601 001
 
Green
 
Green
 
N/A
 
6,189

 
5,722

 
5,364

 
No
 
May 2014 to May 2016
 
 


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Pension Fund
 
EIN/Pension Plan
Number
 
PPA Zone Status (1)
 
FIP/RP
Status
 
Contributions
 
Contributions greater than 5% of total plan contributions (2)
 
Expiration
date of CBA
 
2013
 
2012
 
 
2013
 
2012
 
2011
 
Southern California Pipe Trades Retirement Fund
 
51-6108443 001
 
Green
 
Green
 
N/A
 
5,498

 
3,443

 
2,903

 
No
 
June 2014 to
August 2015
National Automatic Sprinkler Industry Pension Fund
 
52-6054620 001
 
Red
 
Red
 
Implemented (3)
 
4,226

 
4,952

 
5,452

 
No
 
April 2014 to
June 2016
Plumbers Pipefitters & Mechanical Equipment Service Local Union 392 Pension Plan
 
31-0655223 001
 
Red
 
Red
 
Implemented
 
4,128

 
3,848

 
3,332

 
Yes
 
June 2014
Arizona Pipe Trades Pension Plan
 
86-6025734 001
 
Green
 
Green
 
N/A
 
4,108

 
6,871

 
2,877

 
Yes
 
June 2014
Pipefitters Union Local 537 Pension Fund
 
51-6030859 001
 
Green
 
Green
 
N/A
 
3,690

 
2,747

 
2,140

 
Yes
 
February 2014 to
August 2017
Sheet Metal Workers Pension Plan of Northern California
 
51-6115939 001
 
Red
 
Red
 
Implemented
 
3,658

 
3,881

 
2,604

 
No
 
June 2014 to June 2016
Southern California IBEW-NECA Pension Trust Fund
 
95-6392774 001
 
Yellow
 
Yellow
 
Implemented
 
3,215

 
3,266

 
3,345

 
No
 
June 2014 to
May 2015
Eighth District Electrical Pension Fund
 
84-6100393 001
 
Green
 
Green
 
N/A
 
3,005

 
3,890

 
2,159

 
Yes
 
February 2014 to July 2016
Electrical Workers Local No. 26 Pension Trust Fund
 
52-6117919 001
 
Green
 
Green
 
N/A
 
2,878

 
3,049

 
2,244

 
Yes
 
January 2015 to
May 2015
U.A. Local 393 Pension Trust Fund Defined Benefit
 
94-6359772 002
 
Green
 
Green
 
N/A
 
2,811

 
2,181

 
1,877

 
Yes
 
June 2014 to June 2015
Electrical Contractors Association of the City of Chicago Local Union 134, IBEW Joint Pension Trust of Chicago Pension Plan 2
 
51-6030753 002
 
Green
 
Green
 
N/A
 
2,412

 
2,179

 
3,019

 
No
 
June 2014
Northern California Pipe Trades Pension Plan
 
94-3190386 001
 
Green
 
Green
 
N/A
 
2,258

 
3,582

 
2,596

 
Yes
 
May 2014 to
June 2015
San Diego Electrical Pension Trust
 
95-6101801 001
 
Green
 
Green
 
N/A
 
2,162

 
1,846

 
1,629

 
Yes
 
May 2014 to September 2016
Heating, Piping & Refrigeration Pension Fund
 
52-1058013 001
 
Yellow
 
Yellow
 
Implemented
 
2,139

 
2,078

 
2,143

 
No
 
February 2014 to July 2016
Boilermaker-Blacksmith National Pension Trust
 
48-6168020 001
 
Yellow
 
Yellow
 
Implemented
 
1,828

 
2,996

 
1,635

 
No
 
March 2014
to September
2015
U.A. Local 38 Defined Benefit Pension Plan
 
94-3042549 001
 
Yellow
 
Yellow
 
Implemented
 
1,522

 
927

 
333

 
No
 
June 2014 to June 2017
Local No. 697 IBEW and Electrical Industry Pension Fund
 
51-6133048 001
 
Yellow
 
Yellow
 
Implemented
 
1,443

 
1,757

 
1,557

 
Yes
 
May 2014 to August 2014
Sheet Metal Workers Pension Plan of Southern California, Arizona & Nevada
 
95-6052257 001
 
Red
 
Red
 
Implemented (3)
 
1,271

 
1,072

 
1,396

 
No
 
June 2014
Plumbing & Pipe Fitting Local 219 Pension Fund
 
34-6682376 001
 
Red
 
Red
 
Implemented
 
1,142

 
936

 
863

 
Yes
 
May 2014 to May 2015

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Pension Fund
 
EIN/Pension Plan
Number
 
PPA Zone Status (1)
 
FIP/RP
Status
 
Contributions
 
Contributions greater than 5% of total plan contributions (2)
 
Expiration
date of CBA
 
2013
 
2012
 
 
2013
 
2012
 
2011
 
Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 150 Pension Fund
 
58-6116699 001
 
Yellow
 
Yellow
 
Implemented
 
1,011

 
1,036

 
659

 
Yes
 
March 2016
Steamfitters Local Union No. 420 Pension Plan
 
23-2004424 001
 
Red
 
Red
 
Implemented
 
831

 
1,557

 
1,138

 
No
 
April 2014 to
May 2014
Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 162 Pension Fund
 
31-6125999 001
 
Red
 
Red
 
Implemented (3)
 
770

 
737

 
433

 
Yes
 
May 2014
U.A. Local 467 Defined Benefit Plan
 
94-2353807 005
 
Red
 
Red
 
Implemented
 
538

 
534

 
396

 
No
 
June 2014 to June 2015
Other Multiemployer Pension Plans
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
42,271

 
39,038

 
41,619

 
 
 
Various
Total Contributions
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
141,271

 
$
138,716

 
$
129,662

 
 
 
 
 

_________________
(1)
The zone status represents the most recent available information for the respective MEPP, which may be 2012 or earlier for the 2013 year and 2011 or earlier for the 2012 year.
(2)
This information was obtained from the respective plans' Form 5500 for the most current available filing. These dates may not correspond with our fiscal year contributions. The above noted percentages of contributions are based upon disclosures contained in the plans' Form 5500 filing (“Forms”). Those Forms, among other things, disclose the names of individual participating employers whose annual contributions account for more than 5% of the aggregate annual amount contributed by all participating employers for a plan year. Accordingly, if the annual contribution of two or more of our subsidiaries each accounted for less than 5% of such contributions, but in the aggregate accounted for in excess of 5% of such contributions, that greater percentage is not available and accordingly is not disclosed.
(3)
For these respective plans, a funding surcharge was currently in effect for 2013.
The nature and diversity of our business may result in volatility in the amount of our contributions to a particular MEPP for any given period. That is because, in any given market, we could be working on a significant project and/or projects, which could result in an increase in our direct labor force and a corresponding increase in our contributions to the MEPP(s) dictated by the applicable CBA. When that particular project(s) finishes and is not replaced, the number of participants in the MEPP(s) who are employed by us would also decrease, as would our level of contributions to the particular MEPP(s). Additionally, the amount of contributions to a particular MEPP could also be affected by the terms of the CBA, which could require at a particular time, an increase in the contribution rate and/or surcharges. We have also acquired various companies since 2011, some of which participate in MEPPs, and as a result, our contributions have increased. As a result of acquisitions made in 2011, our contributions to various MEPPs increased by $5.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2011. No additional contributions were made to MEPPs for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, as a result of acquisitions made in each respective year since the acquired companies were not parties to any MEPPs.
We also participate in two MEPPs that are located within the United Kingdom for which we have contributed $0.3 million for each of the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011. The information that we have obtained relating to these plans is not as readily available and/or as comparable as the information that has been ascertained in the United States. Based upon the most recently available information, one of the plans is 100% funded, and the other plan is less than 65% funded. A recovery plan has been put in place for the plan that is less than 65% funded, which requires higher contribution amounts to be paid by our UK operations.
Additionally, we contribute to certain multiemployer plans that provide post retirement benefits such as health and welfare benefits and/or defined contribution/annuity plans, among others. Our contributions to these plans approximated $93.5 million, $89.9 million and $76.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Acquisitions made in 2011 accounted for an increase in our contributions to these types of plans of $2.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2011. No additional contributions were made to other post retirement benefit plans for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, as a result of acquisitions made in each respective year since the acquired companies were not parties to any of these types of plans. The amount of contributions to these plans is also subject for the most part to the factors discussed above in conjunction with the MEPPs.
Defined Contribution Plans
We have defined contribution retirement and savings plans that cover eligible employees in the United States. Contributions to these plans are based on a percentage of the employee's base compensation. The expenses recognized for the years ended

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December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 for these plans were $22.6 million, $20.7 million and $12.8 million, respectively. The increase in 2012 compared to 2011 was primarily attributable to an increase in matching contributions for one of these plans. At our discretion, we may make additional supplemental matching contributions to a defined contribution retirement and savings plan. The expenses recognized related to additional supplemental matching for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 were $4.0 million, $3.6 million and $3.0 million, respectively.
Our United Kingdom subsidiary has defined contribution retirement plans. The expense recognized for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 was $5.0 million, $5.7 million and $6.0 million, respectively.
NOTE 15 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Commitments
We lease land, buildings and equipment under various leases. The leases frequently include renewal options and escalation clauses and require us to pay for utilities, taxes, insurance and maintenance expenses.
Future minimum payments, by year and in the aggregate, under capital leases, non-cancelable operating leases and related subleases with initial or remaining terms of one or more years at December 31, 2013, were as follows (in thousands):
 
 
Capital
Leases
 
Operating
Leases
 
Sublease
Income
2014
$
1,995

 
$
55,640

 
$
1,265

2015
1,653

 
45,291

 
1,124

2016
865

 
35,228

 
188

2017
393

 
23,001

 
63

2018
40

 
12,997

 

Thereafter

 
17,442

 

Total minimum lease payments
4,946

 
$
189,599

 
$
2,640

Amounts representing interest
(294
)
 
 
 
 
Present value of net minimum lease payments
$
4,652

 
 
 
 
Rent expense for operating leases and other rental items, including short-term equipment rentals charged to cost of sales for our construction contracts, for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 was $118.6 million, $115.6 million and $103.3 million, respectively. Rent expense for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 was reported net of sublease rental income of $1.2 million, $1.0 million and $1.0 million, respectively.
Contractual Guarantees
We have agreements with our executive officers and certain other key management personnel providing for severance benefits for such employees upon termination of their employment under certain circumstances.
From time to time in the ordinary course of business, we guarantee obligations of our subsidiaries under certain contracts. Generally, we are liable under such an arrangement only if our subsidiary fails to perform its obligations under the contract. Historically, we have not incurred any substantial liabilities as a consequence of these guarantees.
The terms of our construction contracts frequently require that we obtain from surety companies (“Surety Companies”) and provide to our customers payment and performance bonds (“Surety Bonds”) as a condition to the award of such contracts. The Surety Bonds secure our payment and performance obligations under such contracts, and we have agreed to indemnify the Surety Companies for amounts, if any, paid by them in respect of Surety Bonds issued on our behalf. In addition, at the request of labor unions representing certain of our employees, Surety Bonds are sometimes provided to secure obligations for wages and benefits payable to or for such employees. Public sector contracts require Surety Bonds more frequently than private sector contracts, and accordingly, our bonding requirements typically increase as the amount of public sector work increases. As of December 31, 2013, based on our percentage-of-completion of our projects covered by Surety Bonds, our aggregate estimated exposure, had there been

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defaults on all our then existing contractual obligations, was approximately $0.8 billion. The Surety Bonds are issued by Surety Companies in return for premiums, which vary depending on the size and type of bond.
We are subject to regulation with respect to the handling of certain materials used in construction, which are classified as hazardous or toxic by federal, state and local agencies. Our practice is to avoid participation in projects principally involving the remediation or removal of such materials. However, when remediation is required as part of our contract performance, we believe we comply with all applicable regulations governing the discharge of material into the environment or otherwise relating to the protection of the environment.
At December 31, 2013, we employed over 27,000 people, approximately 57% of whom are represented by various unions pursuant to more than 375 collective bargaining agreements between our individual subsidiaries and local unions. We believe that our employee relations are generally good. Only two of these collective bargaining agreements are national or regional in scope.
Restructuring expenses, primarily relating to employee severance obligations and/or the termination of leased facilities, were $11.7 million, $0.1 million and $1.2 million for 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The 2013 restructuring expenses were primarily related to employee severance obligations and the termination of leased facilities in the construction operations of our United Kingdom construction and building services segment. The 2012 restructuring expenses were primarily attributable to employee severance obligations and the termination of leased facilities incurred in our United States building services segment. In 2011, restructuring expenses were primarily related to employee severance obligations at our corporate headquarters. As of December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, the balance of our restructuring related obligations yet to be paid was $4.9 million, $0.1 million and $0.2 million, respectively. The majority of obligations outstanding as of December 31, 2012 and 2011 were paid during 2013 and 2012. The majority of obligations outstanding as of December 31, 2013 will be paid during 2014. We expect to incur an additional $1.4 million of expenses in connection with the restructuring of our United Kingdom operations in 2014.
The changes in restructuring activity by reportable segments during the years ended December 31, 2013 and December 31, 2012 were as follows (in thousands):
 
United States
electrical
construction
and facilities
services segment
 
United States
mechanical
construction
and facilities
services segment
 
United States
building
services segment
 
United Kingdom construction
and building
services segment
 
Total
Balance at December 31, 2011
$
76

 
$

 
$
140

 
$

 
$
216

Charges

 

 
145

 

 
145

Payments

 

 
(285
)
 

 
(285
)
Non-cash items
(23
)
 

 

 

 
(23
)
Balance at December 31, 2012
53

 

 

 

 
53

Charges

 
479

 
168

 
11,056

 
11,703

Payments

 
(302
)
 
(160
)
 
(6,174
)
 
(6,636
)
Non-cash items
(23
)
 
(13
)
 
(8
)
 
(197
)
 
(241
)
Balance at December 31, 2013
$
30

 
$
164

 
$

 
$
4,685

 
$
4,879

A summary of restructuring expenses by reportable segments recognized for the year ended December 31, 2013 was as follows (in thousands):
 
United States
electrical
construction
and facilities
services segment
 
United States
mechanical
construction
and facilities
services segment
 
United States
building
services segment
 
United Kingdom construction
and building
services segment
 
Total
Severance
$

 
$
370

 
$
160

 
$
8,794

 
$
9,324

Leased facilities

 
109

 
8

 
2,262

 
2,379

Total charges
$

 
$
479

 
$
168

 
$
11,056

 
$
11,703


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Government Contracts
As a government contractor, we are subject to U.S. government audits and investigations relating to our operations, fines, penalties and compensatory and treble damages, and possible suspension or debarment from doing business with the government. Based on currently available information, we believe the outcome of ongoing government disputes and investigations will not have a material impact on our financial position, results of operations or liquidity.
Legal Matters
One of our subsidiaries was a subcontractor to a mechanical contractor ("Mechanical Contractor") on a construction project where an explosion occurred. An investigation of the matter could not determine who was responsible for the explosion. As a result of the explosion, lawsuits have been commenced against various parties, but, to date, no lawsuits have been commenced against our subsidiary with respect to personal injury or damage to property as a consequence of the explosion. However, the Mechanical Contractor has asserted claims, in the context of an arbitration proceeding against our subsidiary, alleging that our subsidiary is responsible for a portion of the damages for which the Mechanical Contractor may be liable as a result of: (a) losses asserted by the owner of the project and/or the owner's general contractor because of delays in completion of the project and damages to its property, (b) personal injury suffered by individuals as a result of the explosion and (c) the Mechanical Contractor's legal fees in defending against any and all such claims. We believe, and have been advised by counsel, that we have a number of meritorious defenses to all such matters. We believe that the ultimate outcome of such matters will not have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or liquidity. Notwithstanding our assessment of the final impact of this matter, we are not able to estimate with any certainty the amount of loss, if any, which would be associated with an adverse resolution.
One of our subsidiaries, USM, Inc. ("USM"), doing business in California provides, among other things, janitorial services to its customers by having those services performed by independent janitorial companies. USM and one of its customers, which owns retail stores (the “Customer”), are co-defendants in a federal class action lawsuit brought by employees of two of USM’s California local janitorial contractors. The action was commenced on September 5, 2013 in a Superior Court of California and was removed by USM on November 22, 2013 to the United States District Court for the Northern District of California. The employees allege in their complaint, among other things, that USM and the Customer violated a California statute that prohibits USM from entering into a contract with a janitorial contractor when it knows or should know that the contract does not include funds sufficient to allow the janitorial contractor to comply with all local, state and federal laws or regulations governing the labor or services to be provided. The employees have asserted that the amounts USM pays to its janitorial contractors are insufficient to allow those janitorial contractors to meet their obligations regarding, among other things, wages due for all hours their employees worked, minimum wages, overtime pay and meal and rest breaks. These employees seek to represent not only themselves, but also all other individuals who provided janitorial services at the Customer’s stores in California during the relevant four year time period. We do not believe USM or the Customer has violated the California statute or that the employees may bring the action as a class action on behalf of other employees of janitorial companies with whom USM contracted for the provision of janitorial services to the Customer. However, if the pending lawsuit is certified as a class action and USM is found to have violated the California statute, USM might have to pay significant damages and might be subject to similar lawsuits regarding the provision of janitorial services to its other customers in California. The plaintiffs seek a declaratory judgment that USM has violated the California statute, monetary damages, including all unpaid wages and thereon, restitution for unpaid wages, and an award of attorney fees and costs.
We are involved in several other proceedings in which damages and claims have been asserted against us. Other potential claims may exist that have not yet been asserted against us. We believe that we have a number of valid defenses to such proceedings and claims and intend to vigorously defend ourselves. We do not believe that any such matters will have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or liquidity. Litigation is subject to many uncertainties and the outcome of litigation is not predictable with assurance. It is possible that some litigation matters for which reserves have not been established could be decided unfavorably to us, and that any such unfavorable decisions could have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations or liquidity.

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NOTE 16 - ADDITIONAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION
The following presents information about cash paid for interest, income taxes and other non-cash financing activities for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 (in thousands):  
 
2013
 
2012
 
2011
Cash paid during the year for:
 
 
 
 
 
Interest
$
10,568

 
$
5,633

 
$
9,450

Income taxes
$
104,324

 
$
62,824

 
$
72,572

Non-cash financing activities:
 
 
 
 
 
Assets acquired under capital lease obligations
$
414

 
$
1,590

 
$
2,744

NOTE 17 - SEGMENT INFORMATION
We have the following reportable segments: (a) United States electrical construction and facilities services (involving systems for electrical power transmission and distribution; premises electrical and lighting systems; low-voltage systems, such as fire alarm, security and process control; voice and data communication; roadway and transit lighting; and fiber optic lines); (b) United States mechanical construction and facilities services (involving systems for heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration and clean-room process ventilation; fire protection; plumbing, process and high-purity piping; controls and filtration; water and wastewater treatment and central plant heating and cooling; cranes and rigging; millwrighting; and steel fabrication, erection and welding); (c) United States building services; (d) United States industrial services; and (e) United Kingdom construction and building services. The segment “United States building services” principally consists of those operations which provide a portfolio of services needed to support the operation and maintenance of customers’ facilities. The segment "United States industrial services" principally consists of those operations which provide industrial maintenance and services, mainly for refineries and petrochemical plants. The United Kingdom construction and building services segment performs electrical construction, mechanical construction and building services. In August 2011, we sold our Canadian subsidiary, which represented our Canada construction segment and which performed electrical construction and mechanical construction.
The following tables present information about industry segments and geographic areas for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 (in thousands): 
 
2013
 
2012
 
2011
Revenues from unrelated entities:
 
 
 
 
 
United States electrical construction and facilities services
$
1,345,750

 
$
1,211,692

 
$
1,155,079

United States mechanical construction and facilities services
2,329,834

 
2,386,498

 
2,009,073

United States building services
1,794,978

 
1,807,917

 
1,602,964

United States industrial services
519,413

 
401,793

 
317,377

Total United States operations
5,989,975

 
5,807,900

 
5,084,493

Canada construction

 

 

United Kingdom construction and building services
427,183

 
538,779

 
528,966

Total worldwide operations
$
6,417,158

 
$
6,346,679

 
$
5,613,459

 
 
 
 
 
 
Total revenues:
 
 
 
 
 
United States electrical construction and facilities services
$
1,371,979

 
$
1,233,468

 
$
1,161,716

United States mechanical construction and facilities services
2,387,072

 
2,414,296

 
2,017,056

United States building services
1,839,129

 
1,837,995

 
1,629,317

United States industrial services
522,417

 
405,002

 
318,966

Less intersegment revenues
(130,622
)
 
(82,861
)
 
(42,562
)
Total United States operations
5,989,975

 
5,807,900

 
5,084,493

Canada construction

 

 

United Kingdom construction and building services
427,183

 
538,779

 
528,966

Total worldwide operations
$
6,417,158

 
$
6,346,679

 
$
5,613,459


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NOTE 17 - SEGMENT INFORMATION - (Continued)

 
2013
 
2012
 
2011
Operating income (loss):
 
 
 
 
 
United States electrical construction and facilities services
$
98,114

 
$
100,736

 
$
84,601

United States mechanical construction and facilities services
93,765

 
125,261

 
118,529

United States building services
67,225

 
43,290

 
47,087

United States industrial services
38,763

 
37,241

 
19,510

Total United States operations
297,867

 
306,528

 
269,727

Canada construction

 

 

United Kingdom construction and building services
(5,981
)
 
7,052

 
9,225

Corporate administration
(69,891
)
 
(63,468
)
 
(63,124
)
Restructuring expenses
(11,703
)
 
(145
)
 
(1,240
)
Impairment loss on identifiable intangible assets

 

 
(3,795
)
Total worldwide operations
210,292

 
249,967

 
210,793

Other corporate items:
 
 
 
 
 
Interest expense
(8,769
)
 
(7,275
)
 
(11,261
)
Interest income
1,128

 
1,556

 
1,820

Income from continuing operations before income taxes
$
202,651

 
$
244,248

 
$
201,352


Capital expenditures:
 

 
 

 
 

United States electrical construction and facilities services
$
6,164

 
$
3,273

 
$
2,637

United States mechanical construction and facilities services
8,866

 
8,119

 
6,765

United States building services
7,579

 
11,086

 
9,616

United States industrial services
10,281

 
11,124

 
6,499

Total United States operations
32,890

 
33,602

 
25,517

Canada construction

 

 
100

United Kingdom construction and building services
1,536

 
3,604

 
3,291

Corporate administration
1,071

 
669

 
673

Total worldwide operations
$
35,497

 
$
37,875

 
$
29,581

 
 
 
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization of Property, plant and equipment:
 
 
 
 
 
United States electrical construction and facilities services
$
3,640

 
$
3,926

 
$
4,088

United States mechanical construction and facilities services
7,280

 
6,768

 
4,904

United States building services
11,288

 
10,584

 
10,193

United States industrial services
8,781

 
6,560

 
5,685

Total United States operations
30,989

 
27,838

 
24,870

Canada construction

 

 
336

United Kingdom construction and building services
4,477

 
2,594

 
1,529

Corporate administration
844

 
772

 
691

Total worldwide operations
$
36,310

 
$
31,204

 
$
27,426



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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 17 - SEGMENT INFORMATION - (Continued)

 
2013
 
2012
 
2011
Costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings on uncompleted contracts:
 

 
 

 
 
United States electrical construction and facilities services
$
28,988

 
$
28,207

 
$
35,845

United States mechanical construction and facilities services
38,804

 
34,084

 
41,964

United States building services
14,957

 
15,528

 
22,574

United States industrial services
5

 

 

Total United States operations
82,754

 
77,819

 
100,383

Canada construction

 

 

United Kingdom construction and building services
7,973

 
15,242

 
14,453

Total worldwide operations
$
90,727

 
$
93,061

 
$
114,836

 
 
 
 
 
 
Billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts:
 

 
 

 
 
United States electrical construction and facilities services
$
118,458

 
$
89,889

 
$
130,738

United States mechanical construction and facilities services
205,974

 
219,876

 
247,454

United States building services
30,827

 
36,319

 
28,045

United States industrial services
805

 

 

Total United States operations
356,064

 
346,084

 
406,237

Canada construction

 

 

United Kingdom construction and building services
25,231

 
37,443

 
35,458

Total worldwide operations
$
381,295

 
$
383,527

 
$
441,695

 
 

 
 

 
 
Long-lived assets:
 

 
 

 
 
United States electrical construction and facilities services
$
16,512

 
$
14,146

 
$
14,961

United States mechanical construction and facilities services
293,790

 
269,990

 
261,357

United States building services
406,498

 
449,641

 
469,009

United States industrial services
772,209

 
280,170

 
283,403

Total United States operations
1,489,009

 
1,013,947

 
1,028,730

Canada construction

 

 

United Kingdom construction and building services
8,831

 
11,502

 
8,609

Corporate administration
1,896

 
1,519

 
1,502

Total worldwide operations
$
1,499,736

 
$
1,026,968

 
$
1,038,841

 
 
 
 
 
 
Total assets:
 
 
 
 
 
United States electrical construction and facilities services
$
329,742

 
$
283,997

 
$
277,278

United States mechanical construction and facilities services
795,256

 
785,286

 
778,330

United States building services
756,785

 
800,081

 
816,695

United States industrial services
940,916

 
400,207

 
369,594

Total United States operations
2,822,699

 
2,269,571

 
2,241,897

Canada construction

 

 

United Kingdom construction and building services
160,828

 
214,455

 
227,029

Corporate administration
482,388

 
623,044

 
545,128

Total worldwide operations
$
3,465,915

 
$
3,107,070

 
$
3,014,054


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NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

NOTE 18 - SELECTED UNAUDITED QUARTERLY INFORMATION
(In thousands, except per share data)
Quarterly and year-to-date computations of per share amounts are made independently; therefore, the sum of per share amounts for the quarters may not equal per share amounts for the year.
 
 
March 31
 
June 30
 
Sept. 30
 
Dec. 31
2013 Quarterly Results
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenues
 
$
1,568,401

 
$
1,556,753

 
$
1,629,067

 
$
1,662,937

Gross profit
 
191,138

 
181,535

 
206,310

 
234,075

Net income attributable to EMCOR Group, Inc.
 
$
30,167

 
$
21,014

 
$
26,690

 
$
45,921

Basic EPS from continuing operations
 
$
0.45

 
$
0.31

 
$
0.40

 
$
0.69

Diluted EPS from continuing operations
 
$
0.44

 
$
0.31

 
$
0.39

 
$
0.68

 
 
 
March 31
 
June 30
 
Sept. 30
 
Dec. 31
2012 Quarterly Results
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenues
 
$
1,538,521

 
$
1,590,035

 
$
1,606,242

 
$
1,611,881

Gross profit
 
180,693

 
193,964

 
203,248

 
228,449

Net income attributable to EMCOR Group, Inc.
 
$
27,145

 
$
33,448

 
$
39,581

 
$
46,410

Basic EPS from continuing operations
 
$
0.41

 
$
0.50

 
$
0.59

 
$
0.69

Diluted EPS from continuing operations
 
$
0.40

 
$
0.49

 
$
0.59

 
$
0.68


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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
The Board of Directors and Shareholders of EMCOR Group, Inc.:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of EMCOR Group, Inc. and subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, and the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income, equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2013. Our audits also included the financial statement schedule listed in the Index at Item 15(a). These financial statements and schedule are the responsibility of the Company's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and schedule based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of the Company at December 31, 2013 and 2012, and the consolidated results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2013, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Also, in our opinion, the related financial statement schedule, when considered in relation to the basic financial statements taken as a whole, presents fairly in all material respects the information set forth therein.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2013, based on criteria established in Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (1992 Framework) and our report dated February 25, 2014 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.
 
 
 
Stamford, Connecticut
/s/  ERNST & YOUNG LLP
February 25, 2014
 


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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
The Board of Directors and Shareholders of EMCOR Group, Inc.:
We have audited EMCOR Group, Inc. and subsidiaries' (the “Company”) internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2013, based on criteria established in Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (1992 Framework) (the COSO criteria). The Company's management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting, and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting included in the accompanying Management's Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company's internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
A company's internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company's internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company's assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

As indicated in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting, management’s assessment of and conclusion on the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting did not include the internal controls of RepconStrickland, Inc. ("RSI"), which is included in the 2013 consolidated financial statements of the Company and constituted $560.0 million, or 16.2%, of the Company's total assets as of December 31, 2013 and $123.6 million, or 1.9%, of the Company's revenues for the year then ended. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting of the Company also did not include an evaluation of the internal control over financial reporting of RSI.
In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2013, based on the COSO criteria.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheets of the Company as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, and the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive income, equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2013 of the Company and our report dated February 25, 2014 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.
 
 
Stamford, Connecticut
/s/  ERNST & YOUNG LLP
February 25, 2014
 
 


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ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
Not applicable.
ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Based on an evaluation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as required by Rules 13a-15(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934), our President and Chief Executive Officer, Anthony J. Guzzi, and our Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Mark A. Pompa, have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) are effective as of the end of the period covered by this report.
Management's Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934). Our internal control over financial reporting is a process designed with the participation of our principal executive officer and principal financial officer or persons performing similar functions to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of our financial statements for external reporting purposes in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles.
Our internal control over financial reporting includes policies and procedures that: (a) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect our transactions and dispositions of assets, (b) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles, and that our receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with authorizations of our management and Board of Directors and (c) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of our assets that could have a material effect on our financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, our disclosure controls and procedures may not prevent or detect misstatements. A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can only provide reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, have been detected. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
In July 2013, EMCOR acquired RepconStrickland, Inc. ("RSI"). Since EMCOR has not yet fully incorporated the internal controls and procedures of RSI into EMCOR's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2013, management excluded this business from its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2013. RSI accounted for $560.0 million, or 16.2%, of EMCOR's total assets as of December 31, 2013 and $123.6 million of revenues, or 1.9%, of EMCOR's total revenues for the year then ended.
As of December 31, 2013, our management conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting, with the exception of the previously mentioned RSI acquisition, based on the framework established in Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“COSO”). Based on this evaluation, management has determined that EMCOR's internal control over financial reporting is effective as of December 31, 2013.
The effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2013 has been audited by Ernst & Young LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in its report appearing in this Annual Report on Form 10-K, which such report expressed an unqualified opinion on the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2013.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
In addition, our management with the participation of our principal executive officer and principal financial officer or persons performing similar functions has determined that no change in our internal control over financial reporting (as that term is defined in Rules 13(a)-15(f) and 15(d)-15(f) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) occurred during the fourth quarter of our fiscal year ended December 31, 2013 that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting, aside from the previously mentioned acquisition of RSI. As part of its ongoing integration activities, EMCOR is continuing to incorporate its controls and procedures into RSI.
ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION
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PART III
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
The information required by this Item 10 with respect to directors is incorporated herein by reference to the Section of our definitive Proxy Statement for the 2014 Annual Meeting of Stockholders entitled “Election of Directors”, which Proxy Statement is to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Regulation 14A not later than 120 days after the end of the fiscal year to which this Form 10-K relates (the “Proxy Statement”). The information required by this Item 10 concerning compliance with Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 is incorporated herein by reference to the section of the Proxy Statement entitled “Section 16(a) Beneficial Ownership Reporting Compliance”. The information required by this Item 10 concerning the Audit Committee of our Board of Directors and Audit Committee financial experts is incorporated by reference to the section of the Proxy Statement entitled “Meetings and Committees of the Board of Directors” and “Corporate Governance”. Information regarding our executive officers is contained in Part I of this Form 10-K following Item 4 under the heading “Executive Officers of the Registrant”. We have adopted a Code of Ethics that applies to our Chief Executive Officer and our Senior Financial Officers, a copy of which is an Exhibit hereto.
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
The information required by this Item 11 is incorporated herein by reference to the sections of the Proxy Statement entitled “Compensation Discussion and Analysis”, “Executive Compensation and Related Information”, “Potential Post Employment Payments”, “Director Compensation”, “Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation” and “Compensation Committee Report”.
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
The information required by this Item 12 (other than the information required by Section 201(d) of Regulation S-K, which is set forth in Part II, Item 5 of this Form 10-K) is incorporated herein by reference to the sections of the Proxy Statement entitled “Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners” and “Security Ownership of Management”.
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE
The information required by this Item 13 is incorporated herein by reference to the sections of the Proxy Statement entitled “Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation” and “Corporate Governance”.
ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES
The information required by this Item 14 is incorporated herein by reference to the section of the Proxy Statement entitled “Ratification of Appointment of Independent Auditors”.

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PART IV
ITEM 15. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES  
(a)(1)
The following consolidated financial statements of EMCOR Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries are filed as part of this report under Part II, Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data:
 
 
 
Financial Statements:
 
 
 
Consolidated Balance Sheets - December 31, 2013 and 2012
 
 
 
Consolidated Statements of Operations - Years Ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011
 
 
 
Consolidated Statements Comprehensive Income - Years Ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011
 
 
 
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - Years Ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011
 
 
 
Consolidated Statements of Equity - Years Ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011
 
 
 
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
 
 
 
Reports of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
 
 
(a)(2)
The following financial statement schedule is included in this Form 10-K report: Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
 
 
 
All other schedules are omitted because they are not required, are inapplicable, or the information is otherwise shown in the consolidated financial statements or notes thereto.
 
 
(a)(3)
For the list of exhibits, see the Exhibit Index immediately following the signature page hereof, which Exhibit Index is incorporated herein by reference.

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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
Date: February 25, 2014
 
 
EMCOR GROUP, INC.
 
(Registrant)
 
 
BY:
/s/ ANTHONY J. GUZZI
 
Anthony J. Guzzi
 
President and Chief Executive Officer
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the Registrant and in the capacities indicated on February 25, 2014.
 
/S/  ANTHONY J. GUZZI
President, Chief Executive Officer and Director
Anthony J. Guzzi
(Principal Executive Officer)
 
 
/S/  MARK A. POMPA
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Mark A. Pompa
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
 
 
/S/  STEPHEN W. BERSHAD
Chairman of the Board of Directors
Stephen W. Bershad
 
 
 
/S/  DAVID A. B. BROWN
Director
David A. B. Brown
 
 
 
/S/  LARRY J. BUMP
Director
Larry J. Bump
 
 
 
/S/  ALBERT FRIED, JR.
Director
Albert Fried, Jr.
 
 
 
/S/  RICHARD F. HAMM, JR.
Director
Richard F. Hamm, Jr.
 
 
 
/S/  DAVID H. LAIDLEY
Director
David H. Laidley
 
 
 
/S/  FRANK T. MACINNIS
Director
Frank T. MacInnis
 
 
 
/S/  JERRY E. RYAN
Director
Jerry E. Ryan
 
 
 
/S/  MICHAEL T. YONKER
Director
Michael T. Yonker
 
 


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SCHEDULE II - VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
(In thousands)
 
Description
 
Balance  at
Beginning
of Year 
 
Costs and
Expenses
 
Additions Charged to Other (1)
 
Deductions (2)
 
Balance at  
End  of Year
Allowance for doubtful accounts
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Year Ended December 31, 2013
 
$
11,472

 
3,533

 
12

 
(3,127
)
 
$
11,890

Year Ended December 31, 2012
 
$
16,685

 
1,163

 
337

 
(6,713
)
 
$
11,472

Year Ended December 31, 2011
 
$
17,287

 
2,238

 
743

 
(3,583
)
 
$
16,685

_________________
(1)
Amount principally relates to business acquisitions and divestitures, and the effect of exchange rate changes.
(2)
Deductions primarily represent uncollectible balances of accounts receivable written off, net of recoveries.


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EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit
No.
 
Description
 
Incorporated By Reference to or
Filed Herewith, as Indicated Below
 
 
 
 
 
2(a-1)
 
Purchase Agreement dated as of February 11, 2002 by and among Comfort Systems USA, Inc. and EMCOR-CSI Holding Co.
 
Exhibit 2.1 to EMCOR Group, Inc.’s (“EMCOR”) Report on Form 8-K dated February 14, 2002
2(a-2)
 
Purchase and Sale Agreement dated as of August 20, 2007 between FR X Ohmstede Holdings LLC and EMCOR Group, Inc.
 
Exhibit 2.1 to EMCOR’s Report on Form 8-K (Date of Report August 20, 2007)
2(a-3)
 
Purchase and Sale Agreement, dated as of June 17, 2013 by and among Texas Turnaround LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, Altair Strickland Group, Inc., a Texas corporation, Rep Holdings LLC, a Texas limited liability company, ASG Key Employee LLC, a Texas limited liability company, Repcon Key Employee LLC, a Texas limited liability company, Gulfstar MBII, Ltd., a Texas limited partnership, The Trustee of the James T. Robinson and Diana J. Robinson 2010 Irrevocable Trust, The Trustee of the Steven Rothbauer 2012 Descendant’s Trust, The Co-Trustees of the Patia Strickland 2012 Descendant’s Trust, The Co-Trustees of the Carter Strickland 2012 Descendant’s Trust, and The Co-Trustees of the Walton 2012 Grandchildren’s Trust (collectively, “Sellers”) and EMCOR Group, Inc.
 
Exhibit 2.1 to EMCOR’s Report on Form 8-K (Date of Report June 17, 2013)
3(a-1)
 
Restated Certificate of Incorporation of EMCOR filed December 15, 1994
 
Exhibit 3(a-5) to EMCOR’s Registration Statement on Form 10 as originally filed March 17, 1995 (“Form 10”)
3(a-2)
 
Amendment dated November 28, 1995 to the Restated Certificate of Incorporation of EMCOR
 
Exhibit 3(a-2) to EMCOR’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1995 (“1995 Form
10-K”)
3(a-3)
 
Amendment dated February 12, 1998 to the Restated Certificate of Incorporation of EMCOR
 
Exhibit 3(a-3) to EMCOR’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1997 (“1997 Form 10-K”)
3(a-4)
 
Amendment dated January 27, 2006 to the Restated Certificate of Incorporation of EMCOR
 
Exhibit 3(a-4) to EMCOR’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2005 (“2005 Form 10-
K”)
3(a-5)
 
Amendment dated September 18, 2007 to the Restated Certificate of Incorporation of EMCOR
 
Exhibit A to EMCOR’s Proxy Statement dated August 17, 2007 for Special Meeting of Stockholders held September 18, 2007
3(b)
 
Amended and Restated By-Laws (the "By-Laws")
 
Exhibit 3(b) to EMCOR’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1998 (“1998 Form 10-K”)
3(c)
 
Amendments to Article I, Sections 6(c) and 6(j) of the By-Laws
 
Exhibit 3.1 to EMCOR's Report on Form 8-K (Date of Report December 5, 2013)
4(a)
 
Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement dated as of November 25, 2013 by and among EMCOR Group, Inc. and a subsidiary and Bank of Montreal, as Agent, and the lenders listed on the signature pages thereof (the “Credit Agreement”)
 
Filed herewith
4(b)
 
Fourth Amended and Restated Security Agreement dated as of November 25, 2013 among EMCOR, certain of its U.S. subsidiaries, and Bank of Montreal, as Agent
 
Filed herewith
4(c)
 
Fourth Amended and Restated Pledge Agreement dated as of November 25, 2013 among EMCOR, certain of its U.S. subsidiaries, and Bank of Montreal, as Agent
 
Filed herewith
4(d)
 
Third Amended and Restated Guaranty Agreement dated as of November 25, 2013 by certain of EMCOR’s U.S. subsidiaries in favor of Bank of Montreal, as Agent
 
Filed herewith


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Exhibit
No.
 
Description
 
Incorporated By Reference to or
Filed Herewith, as Indicated Below
 
 
 
 
 
10(a)
 
Form of Severance Agreement (“Severance Agreement”) between EMCOR and each of Sheldon I. Cammaker, R. Kevin Matz and Mark A. Pompa
 
Exhibit 10.1 to the April 2005 Form 8-K
10(b)
 
Form of Amendment to Severance Agreement between EMCOR and each of Sheldon I. Cammaker, R. Kevin Matz and Mark A. Pompa
 
Exhibit 10(c) to EMCOR’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2007 (“March 2007 Form 10-Q”)
10(c)
 
Letter Agreement dated October 12, 2004 between Anthony Guzzi and EMCOR (the “Guzzi Letter Agreement”)
 
Exhibit 10.1 to EMCOR’s Report on Form 8-K (Date of Report October 12, 2004)
10(d)
 
Form of Confidentiality Agreement between Anthony Guzzi and EMCOR
 
Exhibit C to the Guzzi Letter Agreement
10(e)
 
Form of Indemnification Agreement between EMCOR and each of its officers and directors
 
Exhibit F to the Guzzi Letter Agreement
10(f-1)
 
Severance Agreement (“Guzzi Severance Agreement”) dated October 25, 2004 between Anthony Guzzi and EMCOR
 
Exhibit D to the Guzzi Letter Agreement
10(f-2)
 
Amendment to Guzzi Severance Agreement
 
Exhibit 10(g-2) to the March 2007 Form 10-Q
10(g-1)
 
Continuity Agreement dated as of June 22, 1998 between Sheldon I. Cammaker and EMCOR (“Cammaker Continuity Agreement”)
 
Exhibit 10(c) to the June 1998 Form 10-Q
10(g-2)
 
Amendment dated as of May 4, 1999 to Cammaker Continuity Agreement
 
Exhibit 10(i) to the June 1999 Form 10-Q
10(g-3)
 
Amendment dated as of March 1, 2007 to Cammaker Continuity Agreement
 
Exhibit 10(m-3) to the March 2007 Form 10-Q
10(h-1)
 
Continuity Agreement dated as of June 22, 1998 between R. Kevin Matz and EMCOR (“Matz Continuity Agreement”)
 
Exhibit 10(f) to the June 1998 Form 10-Q
10(h-2)
 
Amendment dated as of May 4, 1999 to Matz Continuity Agreement
 
Exhibit 10(m) to the June 1999 Form 10-Q
10(h-3)
 
Amendment dated as of January 1, 2002 to Matz Continuity Agreement
 
Exhibit 10(o-3) to EMCOR’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2002 (“March 2002 Form 10-Q”)
10(h-4)
 
Amendment dated as of March 1, 2007 to Matz Continuity Agreement
 
Exhibit 10(n-4) to the March 2007 Form 10-Q
10(i-1)
 
Continuity Agreement dated as of June 22, 1998 between Mark A. Pompa and EMCOR (“Pompa Continuity Agreement”)
 
Exhibit 10(g) to the June 1998 Form 10-Q
10(i-2)
 
Amendment dated as of May 4, 1999 to Pompa Continuity Agreement
 
Exhibit 10(n) to the June 1999 Form 10-Q
10(i-3)
 
Amendment dated as of January 1, 2002 to Pompa Continuity Agreement
 
Exhibit 10(p-3) to the March 2002 Form 10-Q
10(i-4)
 
Amendment dated as of March 1, 2007 to Pompa Continuity Agreement
 
Exhibit 10(o-4) to the March 2007 Form 10-Q
10(j-1)
 
Change of Control Agreement dated as of October 25, 2004 between Anthony Guzzi (“Guzzi”) and EMCOR (“Guzzi Continuity Agreement”)
 
Exhibit E to the Guzzi Letter Agreement
10(j-2)
 
Amendment dated as of March 1, 2007 to Guzzi Continuity Agreement
 
Exhibit 10(p-2) to the March 2007 Form 10-Q
10(j-3)
 
Amendment to Continuity Agreements and Severance Agreements with Sheldon I. Cammaker, Anthony J. Guzzi, R. Kevin Matz and Mark A. Pompa
 
Exhibit 10(q) to EMCOR’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2008 (“2008 Form 10-K”)


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Exhibit
No.
 
Description
 
Incorporated By Reference to or
Filed Herewith, as Indicated Below
 
 
 
 
 
10(k)
 
Amendment dated as of March 29, 2010 to Severance Agreement with Sheldon I. Cammaker, Anthony J. Guzzi, R. Kevin Matz and Mark A. Pompa
 
Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K (Date of Report March 29, 2010) (“March 2010 Form 8-K”)
10(l-1)
 
EMCOR Group, Inc. Long-Term Incentive Plan (“LTIP”)
 
Exhibit 10 to Form 8-K (Date of Report December 15, 2005
10(l-2)
 
First Amendment to LTIP and updated Schedule A to LTIP
 
Exhibit 10(s-2) to 2008 Form 10-K
10(l-3)
 
Second Amendment to LTIP
 
Exhibit 10.2 to March 2010 Form 8-K
10(l-4)
 
Third Amendment to LTIP
 
Exhibit 10(q-4) to EMCOR's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 ("March 2012 Form 10-Q")
10(l-5)
 
Fourth Amendment to LTIP
 
Exhibit 10(l-5) to EMCOR's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2013
10(l-6)
 
Form of Certificate Representing Stock Units issued under LTIP
 
Exhibit 10(t-2) to EMCOR’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007 (“2007 Form 10-K”)
10(m-1)
 
2003 Non-Employee Directors’ Stock Option Plan
 
Exhibit A to EMCOR’s Proxy Statement for its Annual Meeting held on June 12, 2003 (“2003 Proxy Statement”)
10(m-2)
 
First Amendment to 2003 Non-Employee Directors’ Plan
 
Exhibit 10(u-2) to EMCOR’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2006 (“2006 Form 10-K”)
10(n-1)
 
2003 Management Stock Incentive Plan
 
Exhibit B to EMCOR’s 2003 Proxy Statement
10(n-2)
 
Amendments to 2003 Management Stock Incentive Plan
 
Exhibit 10(t-2) to EMCOR’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2003 (“2003 Form 10-K”)
10(n-3)
 
Second Amendment to 2003 Management Stock Incentive Plan
 
Exhibit 10(v-3) to 2006 Form 10-K
10(o)
 
Form of Stock Option Agreement evidencing grant of stock options under the 2003 Management Stock Incentive Plan
 
Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K (Date of Report January 3, 2005)
10(p)
 
Key Executive Incentive Bonus Plan, as amended and restated
 
Exhibit B to EMCOR’s Proxy Statement for its Annual Meeting held June 13, 2013
10(q)
 
Consents on December 15, 2009 to Transfer Stock Options by Non-Employee Directors
 
Exhibit 10(z) to 2009 Form 10-K
10(r)
 
Option Agreement dated October 25, 2004 between Guzzi and EMCOR
 
Exhibit A to Guzzi Letter
10(s-1)
 
2007 Incentive Plan
 
Exhibit B to EMCOR’s Proxy Statement for its Annual Meeting held June 20, 2007
10(s-2)
 
Option Agreement dated December 13, 2007 under 2007 Incentive Plan between Jerry E. Ryan and EMCOR
 
Exhibit 10(h)(h-2) to 2007 Form 10-K
10(s-3)
 
Option Agreement dated December 15, 2008 under 2007 Incentive Plan between David Laidley and EMCOR
 
Exhibit 10.1 to Form 8-K (Date of Report December 15, 2008)
10(s-4)
 
Form of Option Agreement under 2007 Incentive Plan between EMCOR and each non-employee director electing to receive options as part of annual retainer
 
Exhibit 10(h)(h-3) to 2007 Form 10-K
10(t-1)
 
2010 Incentive Plan
 
Exhibit B to EMCOR’s Proxy Statement for its Annual Meeting held on June 11, 2010
10(t-2)
 
Amendment No. 1 to 2010 Incentive Plan
 
Exhibit 10(f)(f-2) to EMCOR’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011 (“2011 Form 10-K”)




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Exhibit
No.
 
Description
 
Incorporated By Reference to or
Filed Herewith, as Indicated Below
 
 
 
 
 
10(t-3)
 
Amendment No. 2 to 2010 Incentive Plan
 
Exhibit 10(t-3) to 2012 Form 10-K
10(t-4)
 
Form of Option Agreement under 2010 Incentive Plan between EMCOR and each non-employee director with respect to grant of options upon re-election at June 11, 2010 Annual Meeting of Stockholders
 
Exhibit 10(i)(i-2) to EMCOR’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2010
10(t-5)
 
Form of Option Agreement under 2010 Incentive Plan, as amended, between EMCOR and each non-employee director electing to receive options as part of annual retainer
 
Exhibit 10(q)(q) to 2011 Form 10-K
10(u)
 
EMCOR Group, Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan
 
Exhibit C to EMCOR’s Proxy Statement for its Annual Meeting held June 18, 2008
10(v)
 
Form of Restricted Stock Award Agreement dated January 3, 2012 between EMCOR and each of Larry J. Bump, Albert Fried, Jr., Richard F. Hamm, Jr., David H. Laidley, Frank T. MacInnis, Jerry E. Ryan and Michael T. Yonker
 
Exhibit 10(m)(m) to 2011 Form 10-K
10(w-1)
 
Director Award Program Adopted May 13, 2011, as amended and restated December 14, 2011
 
Exhibit 10(n)(n) to 2011 Form 10-K
10(w-2)
 
Form of Amended and Restated Restricted Stock Award Agreement dated December 14, 2011 amending and restating restricted stock award agreement dated June 1, 2011 under Director Award Program with each of Stephen W. Bershad, David A.B. Brown, Larry J. Bump, Albert Fried, Jr., Richard F. Hamm, Jr., David H. Laidley, Jerry E. Ryan and Michael T. Yonker
 
Exhibit 10(o)(o) to 2011 Form 10-K
10(x)
 
Restricted Stock Unit Agreement dated May 9, 2011 between EMCOR and Anthony J. Guzzi
 
Exhibit 10(o)(o) to EMCOR’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2011
10(y)
 
Amendment to Option Agreements
 
Exhibit 10(r)(r) to 2011 Form 10-K
10(z)
 
Form of Restricted Stock Unit Agreement dated March , 2012 between EMCOR and each of Sheldon I. Cammaker, R. Kevin Matz and Mark A. Pompa
 
Exhibit 10(o)(o) to the March 31, 2012 Form 10-Q
10(a)(a)
 
Form of Non-LTIP Stock Unit Certificate
 
Exhibit 10(p)(p) to the March 31, 2012 Form 10-Q
10(b)(b)
 
Form of Director Restricted Stock Unit Agreement
 
Exhibit 10(k)(k) to EMCOR's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2012 ("June 2012 Form 10-Q")
10(c)(c)
 
Director Award Program, as Amended and Restated December 6, 2012
 
Exhibit 10(d)(d) to 2012 Form 10-K
10(d)(d)
 
EMCOR Group, Inc. Voluntary Deferral Plan
 
Exhibit 10(e)(e) to 2012 Form 10-K
10(e)(e)
 
First Amendment to EMCOR Group, Inc. Voluntary Deferral Plan
 
Filed herewith
10(f)(f)
 
Form of Executive Restricted Stock Unit Agreement
 
Exhibit 10(f)(f) to 2012 Form 10-K
10(g)(g)
 
Restricted Stock Unit Award Agreement dated October 23, 2013 between EMCOR and Stephen W. Bershad
 
Filed herewith
11
 
Computation of Basic EPS and Diluted EPS for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012
 
Note 5 of the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements
14
 
Code of Ethics of EMCOR for Chief Executive Officer and Senior Financial Officers
 
Exhibit 14 to 2003 Form 10-K
21
 
List of Significant Subsidiaries
 
Filed herewith
23.1
 
Consent of Ernst & Young LLP
 
Filed herewith


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Exhibit
No.
 
Description
 
Incorporated By Reference to or
Filed Herewith, as Indicated Below
 
 
 
 
 
31.1
 
Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 by Anthony J. Guzzi, the President and Chief Executive Officer
 
Filed herewith
31.2
 
Certification Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 by Mark A. Pompa, the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
 
Filed herewith
32.1
 
Certification Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 by the President and Chief Executive Officer
 
Furnished
32.2
 
Certification Pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 by the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
 
Furnished
95
 
Information concerning mine safety violations or other regulatory matters
 
Filed herewith
101
 
The following materials from EMCOR Group, Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013, formatted in XBRL (Extensible Business Reporting Language): (i) the Consolidated Balance Sheets, (ii) the Consolidated Statements of Operations, (iii) the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income, (iv) the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, (v) the Consolidated Statements of Equity and (vi) the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
 
Filed
 
Pursuant to Item 601(b)(4)(iii) of Regulation S-K, upon request of the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Registrant hereby undertakes to furnish a copy of any unfiled instrument which defines the rights of holders of long-term debt of the Registrant's subsidiaries.

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