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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
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QUARTERLY REPORT UNDER SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED APRIL 30, 2007
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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: 1-8929
ABM INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
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94-1369354 |
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(State of Incorporation)
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
160 Pacific Avenue, Suite 222, San Francisco, California 94111
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)
415/733-4000
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
N/A
(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed
by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or
for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been
subject to the filing requirements for at least the past 90 days. Yes þ No o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated
filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of accelerated filer and large accelerated
filer in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):
Large accelerated filer þ Accelerated filer o Non-accelerated filer o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of
the Exchange Act). Yes o No þ
Number of shares of common stock outstanding as of May 31, 2007: 49,746,144.
ABM INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED
FORM 10-Q
For the three and six months ended April 30, 2007
Table of Contents
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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
ABM INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
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April 30, |
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October 31, |
(in thousands, except share amounts) |
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2007 |
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2006 |
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(Unaudited) |
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ASSETS |
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Current assets |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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$ |
98,685 |
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$ |
134,001 |
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Trade accounts receivable |
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383,198 |
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392,018 |
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Less: Allowances |
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(7,038 |
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(8,041 |
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Accounts receivable, net |
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376,160 |
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383,977 |
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Inventories |
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23,303 |
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22,783 |
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Deferred income taxes |
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44,971 |
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43,945 |
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Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
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68,172 |
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47,035 |
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Total current assets |
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611,291 |
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631,741 |
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Long-term receivables |
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12,633 |
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14,097 |
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Property, plant and equipment, at cost |
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Land and buildings |
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3,940 |
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4,131 |
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Transportation equipment |
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14,676 |
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14,659 |
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Machinery and other equipment |
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84,137 |
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82,405 |
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Leasehold improvements |
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15,514 |
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17,827 |
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118,267 |
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119,022 |
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Less: Accumulated depreciation |
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(88,081 |
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(86,837 |
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Property, plant and equipment, net |
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30,186 |
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32,185 |
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Goodwill, net of accumulated amortization |
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253,794 |
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247,888 |
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Other intangible assets, at cost |
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43,484 |
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39,431 |
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Less: Accumulated amortization |
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(17,942 |
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(15,550 |
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Other intangible assets, net |
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25,542 |
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23,881 |
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Deferred income taxes |
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42,945 |
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42,120 |
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Other assets |
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29,788 |
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24,362 |
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Total assets |
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$ |
1,006,179 |
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$ |
1,016,274 |
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(Continued)
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ABM INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
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April 30, |
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October 31, |
(in thousands, except share amounts) |
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2007 |
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2006 |
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(Unaudited) |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY |
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Current liabilities |
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Trade accounts payable |
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$ |
58,899 |
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$ |
66,336 |
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Income taxes payable |
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1,209 |
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36,712 |
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Accrued liabilities |
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Compensation |
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72,784 |
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78,673 |
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Taxes other than income |
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21,453 |
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20,587 |
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Insurance claims |
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65,182 |
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66,364 |
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Other |
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47,161 |
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50,613 |
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Total current liabilities |
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266,688 |
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319,285 |
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Retirement plans and other non-current liabilities |
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26,539 |
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26,917 |
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Insurance claims |
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131,149 |
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128,825 |
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Total liabilities |
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424,376 |
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475,027 |
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Stockholders equity |
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Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 500,000 shares
authorized; none issued |
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Common stock, $0.01 par value; 100,000,000 shares
authorized; 56,735,072 and 55,663,472 shares issued
at April 30, 2007 and October 31, 2006, respectively |
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568 |
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557 |
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Additional paid-in capital |
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252,736 |
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225,796 |
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Accumulated other comprehensive income |
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228 |
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149 |
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Retained earnings |
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450,609 |
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437,083 |
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Cost of treasury stock (7,028,500 shares) |
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(122,338 |
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(122,338 |
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Total stockholders equity |
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581,803 |
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541,247 |
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Total liabilities and stockholders equity |
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$ |
1,006,179 |
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$ |
1,016,274 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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ABM INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
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Three Months Ended |
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Six Months Ended |
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April 30, |
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April 30, |
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(in thousands, except per share data) |
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2007 |
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2006 |
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2007 |
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2006 |
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(Unaudited) |
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Revenues |
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Sales and other income |
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$ |
697,851 |
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$ |
660,108 |
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$ |
1,401,400 |
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$ |
1,326,709 |
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Expenses |
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Operating expenses and cost of goods sold |
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619,313 |
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592,322 |
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1,249,418 |
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1,198,498 |
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Selling, general and administrative |
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51,601 |
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49,530 |
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110,214 |
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102,423 |
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Amortization of intangible assets |
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1,331 |
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1,493 |
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2,671 |
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3,071 |
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Interest |
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109 |
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121 |
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242 |
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244 |
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Total expenses |
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672,354 |
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643,466 |
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1,362,545 |
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1,304,236 |
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Income before income taxes |
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25,497 |
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16,642 |
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38,855 |
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22,473 |
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Income taxes |
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8,775 |
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6,250 |
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13,429 |
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8,091 |
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Net income |
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$ |
16,722 |
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$ |
10,392 |
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$ |
25,426 |
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$ |
14,382 |
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Net income per common share |
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Basic |
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$ |
0.34 |
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$ |
0.21 |
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$ |
0.52 |
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$ |
0.29 |
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Diluted |
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$ |
0.33 |
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$ |
0.21 |
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$ |
0.51 |
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$ |
0.29 |
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Average common and
common equivalent shares |
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Basic |
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49,385 |
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49,226 |
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49,075 |
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49,205 |
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Diluted |
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50,754 |
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49,812 |
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50,245 |
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49,949 |
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Dividends declared per common share |
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$ |
0.12 |
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$ |
0.11 |
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$ |
0.24 |
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$ |
0.22 |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
5
ABM INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED APRIL 30
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(in thousands) |
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2007 |
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2006 |
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(Unaudited) |
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Cash flows from operating activities: |
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Net income |
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$ |
25,426 |
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$ |
14,382 |
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Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
(used in) provided by operating activities: |
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Depreciation and amortization |
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9,898 |
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10,488 |
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Share-based compensation expense |
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5,810 |
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2,055 |
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Provision for bad debt |
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430 |
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852 |
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Gain on sale of assets |
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(425 |
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(635 |
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(Increase) decrease in deferred income taxes |
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(1,851 |
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949 |
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Decrease (increase) in trade accounts receivable |
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7,387 |
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(20,605 |
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Increase in inventories |
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(520 |
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(141 |
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Increase in prepaid expenses and other current assets |
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(20,553 |
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(6,766 |
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Increase in other assets and long-term receivables |
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(3,970 |
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(1,007 |
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(Decrease) increase in income taxes |
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(35,503 |
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5,126 |
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Decrease in retirement plans and other non-current liabilities |
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(378 |
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(1,034 |
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Increase in insurance claims |
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1,142 |
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8,931 |
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Decrease in trade accounts payable and other accrued liabilities |
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(15,858 |
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(10,143 |
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Total adjustments to net income |
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(54,391 |
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(11,930 |
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Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities |
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(28,965 |
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2,452 |
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Cash flows from investing activities: |
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Additions to property, plant and equipment |
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(7,103 |
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(8,354 |
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Proceeds from sale of assets |
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2,088 |
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1,394 |
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Purchase of businesses |
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(10,086 |
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(8,564 |
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Net cash used in investing activities |
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(15,101 |
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(15,524 |
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Cash flows from financing activities: |
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Common stock issued |
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20,568 |
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6,057 |
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Common stock purchases |
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(13,942 |
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Dividends paid |
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(11,818 |
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(10,830 |
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Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities |
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8,750 |
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(18,715 |
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Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents |
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(35,316 |
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(31,787 |
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Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period |
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134,001 |
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56,793 |
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of period |
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$ |
98,685 |
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$ |
25,006 |
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Supplemental Data: |
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Cash paid for income taxes |
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$ |
47,120 |
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$ |
1,526 |
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Tax benefit from exercise of options |
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$ |
3,663 |
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$ |
477 |
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Cash received from exercise of options |
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$ |
16,905 |
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$ |
5,580 |
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Non-cash investing activities: |
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Common stock issued for business acquired |
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$ |
491 |
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$ |
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
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ABM INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. General
In the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements
contain all material adjustments necessary to present fairly ABM Industries Incorporated (ABM) and
subsidiaries (the Company) financial position as of April 30, 2007, the results of operations for
the three and six months then ended, and cash flows for the six months then ended. These
adjustments are of a normal, recurring nature, except as otherwise noted. All information in the
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements and references to the years are based on the Companys
fiscal year which ends on October 31 and the three-month and six-month periods which end on April
30.
The preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions
that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and
liabilities at the date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of sales and expenses
during the reporting period. These estimates are based on information available as of the date of
these financial statements. Actual results could differ materially from those estimates.
The information included in this Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with Managements
Discussion and Analysis and the consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included in
the Companys Form 10-K Annual Report for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2006, as filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
2. Adoption of a New Accounting Standard
In June 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Emerging Issues Task
Force (EITF) Issue No. 06-3 (EITF 06-3), How Taxes Collected from Customers and Remitted to
Governmental Authorities Should Be Presented in the Income Statement (That Is, Gross versus Net
Presentation). EITF 06-3 requires companies to disclose the presentation of any tax assessed by a
governmental authority that is directly imposed on a revenue-producing transaction between a seller
and a customer (e.g., sales and use tax) as either gross or net in the accounting policies included
in the notes to the financial statements. EITF 06-3 became effective beginning in the second
quarter of 2007. The Company continues to report revenues net of sales and use tax imposed on the
related transaction.
3. Net Income per Common Share
The Company has reported its earnings in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting
Standards (SFAS) No. 128, Earnings per Share. Basic net income per common share is based on the
weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net income per common
share is based on the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period, including
common stock equivalents. Stock options and restricted stock units account for the difference
between basic average common shares outstanding and diluted average common shares outstanding.
Performance shares do not currently have an effect on the diluted average common shares
outstanding. The calculation of net income per common share was as follows:
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Three Months Ended |
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Six Months Ended |
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April 30, |
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April 30, |
(in thousands, except per share data) |
|
2007 |
|
2006 |
|
2007 |
|
2006 |
|
Net income available to common stockholders |
|
$ |
16,722 |
|
|
$ |
10,392 |
|
|
$ |
25,426 |
|
|
$ |
14,382 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Average common shares outstanding Basic |
|
|
49,385 |
|
|
|
49,226 |
|
|
|
49,075 |
|
|
|
49,205 |
|
Effect of dilutive securities: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stock options |
|
|
1,289 |
|
|
|
586 |
|
|
|
1,111 |
|
|
|
744 |
|
Restricted stock units |
|
|
80 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
59 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Average common shares outstanding Diluted |
|
|
50,754 |
|
|
|
49,812 |
|
|
|
50,245 |
|
|
|
49,949 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income per common share |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic |
|
$ |
0.34 |
|
|
$ |
0.21 |
|
|
$ |
0.52 |
|
|
$ |
0.29 |
|
Diluted |
|
$ |
0.33 |
|
|
$ |
0.21 |
|
|
$ |
0.51 |
|
|
$ |
0.29 |
|
The diluted net income per common share excludes the anti-dilutive effects of options to
purchase 92,682 and 2,457,261 common shares for the three months ended April 30, 2007 and 2006,
respectively, and 89,753 restricted stock units for the three months ended April 30, 2007.
The diluted net income per common share excludes the anti-dilutive effects of options to
purchase 425,638 and 2,034,061 common shares for the six months ended April 30, 2007 and 2006,
respectively, and 44,877 restricted stock units for the six months ended April 30, 2007.
4. Share-Based Compensation Plans
The following tables show the activity under the Companys share-based compensation plans.
Options
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted- |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted- |
|
average |
|
Aggregate |
|
|
Number of |
|
average |
|
remaining |
|
intrinsic |
|
|
shares |
|
exercise price |
|
contractual term |
|
value |
|
|
(in thousands) |
|
per share |
|
(in years) |
|
(in thousands) |
|
Outstanding at October 31, 2006 |
|
|
5,712 |
|
|
$ |
16.09 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Granted |
|
|
93 |
|
|
|
25.71 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Exercised |
|
|
925 |
|
|
|
14.60 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forfeited or expired |
|
|
146 |
|
|
|
17.73 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Outstanding at April 30, 2007 |
|
|
4,734 |
|
|
$ |
16.52 |
|
|
|
6.26 |
|
|
$ |
54,986 |
|
|
Exercisable at April 30, 2007 |
|
|
2,732 |
|
|
$ |
16.08 |
|
|
|
5.02 |
|
|
$ |
32,948 |
|
|
8
Restricted Stock Units
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Number of |
|
Weighted-average |
|
|
shares |
|
grant date fair value |
|
|
(in thousands) |
|
per share |
|
Outstanding at October 31, 2006 |
|
|
232 |
|
|
$ |
18.71 |
|
Granted |
|
|
91 |
|
|
|
26.06 |
|
Converted from Director Retirement Plan |
|
|
28 |
|
|
|
27.00 |
|
Issued |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forfeited |
|
|
8 |
|
|
|
19.40 |
|
|
Outstanding at April 30, 2007 |
|
|
343 |
|
|
$ |
21.31 |
|
|
Vested at April 30, 2007 |
|
|
28 |
|
|
$ |
27.00 |
|
|
Performance Shares
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Number of |
|
Weighted-average |
|
|
shares |
|
grant date fair value |
|
|
(in thousands) |
|
per share |
|
Outstanding at October 31, 2006 |
|
|
125 |
|
|
$ |
18.71 |
|
Granted |
|
|
32 |
|
|
|
25.82 |
|
Issued |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Forfeited |
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
18.71 |
|
|
Outstanding at April 30, 2007 |
|
|
156 |
|
|
$ |
20.19 |
|
|
None of the performance shares had vested at April 30, 2007.
Share-Based Compensation
The Company recognized share-based compensation expense as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended |
|
Six Months Ended |
|
|
April 30, |
|
April 30, |
(in thousands, except per share data) |
|
2007 |
|
2006 |
|
2007 |
|
2006 |
|
Share-based compensation expense recognized
in selling, general and administrative expenses |
|
$ |
2,847 |
|
|
$ |
895 |
|
|
$ |
5,810 |
|
|
$ |
2,055 |
|
Income tax benefit |
|
|
1,080 |
|
|
|
159 |
|
|
|
2,236 |
|
|
|
325 |
|
|
Total share-based compensation expense
after income taxes |
|
$ |
1,767 |
|
|
$ |
736 |
|
|
$ |
3,574 |
|
|
$ |
1,730 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total share-based compensation expense
after income taxes per common share |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic |
|
$ |
0.04 |
|
|
$ |
0.01 |
|
|
$ |
0.07 |
|
|
$ |
0.04 |
|
Diluted |
|
$ |
0.03 |
|
|
$ |
0.01 |
|
|
$ |
0.07 |
|
|
$ |
0.03 |
|
Share-based compensation expense in the three and six months ended April 30, 2007 included
$1.9 million and $3.9 million, respectively, of expense attributable to the accelerated vesting of
stock options under the Price-Vested Performance Stock Option Plans. When ABMs stock price
achieved $22.50 and $23.00 target prices for ten trading days within a 30 consecutive trading day
period during the first quarter of 2007, options for 481,638 shares vested in full. When ABMs
stock price achieved $25.00 and $26.00 target prices for ten trading days within a 30 consecutive
trading day period during the second quarter of 2007, options for 452,566 shares vested in full.
Share-based compensation expense of $0.3 million and $0.8 million associated with the Employee
Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) was recognized in the three and six months ended April 30, 2006,
respectively. Because of changes to the ESPP effective May 1, 2006, the value of the awards is no
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longer treated as share-based compensation. As a result, no share-based compensation expense
associated with the ESPP was recognized in the three and six months ended April 30, 2007.
The Company estimates the fair value of each option award on the date of grant using the
Black-Scholes option valuation model. The Company estimates forfeiture rates based on historical
data and adjusts the rates annually or as needed. The adjustment of the forfeiture rate may result
in a cumulative adjustment in any period the forfeiture rate estimate is changed. Adjustments to
the forfeiture rate did not result in material adjustments to share-based compensation expense in
the first six months of 2007.
The weighted average assumptions used in the option valuation model for the three and six
months ended April 30, 2007 and 2006 are shown in the table below:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended |
|
Six Months Ended |
|
|
April 30, |
|
April 30, |
|
|
2007 |
|
2006 * |
|
2007 |
|
2006 |
|
Expected term from the date of grant |
|
5.2 years |
|
|
|
|
|
5.2 years |
|
6.7 years |
Expected stock price volatility |
|
|
25.3 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
25.3 |
% |
|
|
26.3 |
% |
Expected dividend yield |
|
|
2.1 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
2.1 |
% |
|
|
2.1 |
% |
Risk-free interest rate |
|
|
4.4 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
4.4 |
% |
|
|
4.4 |
% |
Weighted average fair value of grants |
|
$ |
6.36 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
6.35 |
|
|
$ |
5.67 |
|
|
|
|
* |
|
No options were granted in the three months ended April 30, 2006. |
5. Parking Revenue Presentation
The Companys Parking segment reports both revenues and expenses recognized, in equal amounts,
for costs directly reimbursed from its managed parking lot clients in accordance with EITF Issue
No. 01-14, Income Statement Characterization of Reimbursements Received for Out-of-Pocket Expenses
Incurred. Parking sales related solely to the reimbursement of expenses totaled $68.0 million and
$62.8 million for the three months ended April 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively, and $139.2 million
and $126.9 million for the six months ended April 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively.
6. Insurance
The Company self-insures certain insurable risks such as general liability, automobile,
property damage, and workers compensation. Commercial policies are obtained to provide for $150.0
million of coverage for certain risk exposures above the self-insured retention limits (i.e.,
deductibles). For claims incurred after November 1, 2002, substantially all of the self-insured
retentions increased from $0.5 million per occurrence (inclusive of legal fees) to $1.0 million per
occurrence (exclusive of legal fees) except for California workers compensation insurance which
increased to $2.0 million per occurrence from April 14, 2003 to April 14, 2005, when it returned to
$1.0 million per occurrence, plus an additional $1.0 million annually in the aggregate.
The Company periodically evaluates its estimated claim costs and liabilities and accrues
self-insurance reserves to its best estimate. Management also monitors new claims and claim
development to assess the adequacy of the insurance reserves. The estimated future charge is
intended to reflect the recent experience and trends. Trend analysis is complex and highly
subjective. The interpretation of trends requires the knowledge of all factors affecting the trends
that may or may not be reflective of adverse developments (e.g., changes in regulatory requirements
and changes in reserving methodology). If the trends suggest that the frequency or severity of
claims incurred has increased, the Company might be required to record additional expenses for
self-insurance liabilities. Additionally, the
Company uses third party service providers to administer its claims and the performance of the
service providers and transfers between administrators can impact the cost of claims and
accordingly the amounts reflected in insurance reserves. A January 31, 2007 evaluation
covering substantially all of the Companys self-insurance reserves showed favorable developments
in the Companys reserves for 2006 and prior years
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workers compensation, general liability and
auto liability claims, amounting to an aggregate $4.2 million benefit. The benefit was recorded in
Corporate. The total estimated liability for claims incurred at April 30, 2007 and October 31, 2006
was $196.3 million and $195.2 million, respectively.
In addition to using its evaluations to establish levels of self-insurance reserves, the
Company uses these evaluations to develop insurance rates for each operation, which are expressed
per $100 of exposure (labor and revenue). These rates become a factor in pricing by the
regions/segments and in determining the operating profits of each segment.
In connection with certain self-insurance programs, the Company had standby letters of credit
at April 30, 2007 and October 31, 2006 supporting estimated unpaid liabilities in the amounts of
$102.3 million and $93.5 million, respectively.
7. Goodwill and Other Intangibles
Goodwill. The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for the six months ended April 30,
2007 were as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Goodwill Related to |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Initial |
|
Contingent |
|
|
|
|
Balance as of |
|
Payments for |
|
Amounts |
|
Balance as of |
(in thousands) |
|
October 31, 2006 |
|
Acquisitions |
|
and Other |
|
April 30, 2007 |
|
Janitorial |
|
$ |
153,890 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
2,742 |
|
|
$ |
156,632 |
|
Parking |
|
|
30,180 |
|
|
|
2,671 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
32,851 |
|
Security |
|
|
43,642 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
493 |
|
|
|
44,135 |
|
Engineering |
|
|
2,174 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,174 |
|
Lighting |
|
|
18,002 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
18,002 |
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
247,888 |
|
|
$ |
2,671 |
|
|
$ |
3,235 |
|
|
$ |
253,794 |
|
|
Of the $253.8 million carrying amount of goodwill as of April 30, 2007, $45.3 million was not
amortizable for income tax purposes.
Other Intangibles. The changes in the gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization of
intangibles other than goodwill for the six months ended April 30, 2007 were as follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Gross Carrying Amount |
|
Accumulated Amortization |
|
|
October 31, |
|
|
|
|
|
Retirements |
|
April 30 |
|
October 31, |
|
|
|
|
|
Retirements |
|
April 30 |
(in thousands) |
|
2006 |
|
Additions |
|
and Other |
|
2007 |
|
2006 |
|
Additions |
|
and Other |
|
2007 |
|
Customer contracts and
related relationships |
|
$ |
33,713 |
|
|
$ |
3,741 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
37,454 |
|
|
$ |
(12,281 |
) |
|
$ |
(2,303 |
) |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
(14,584 |
) |
Trademarks and trade names |
|
|
3,050 |
|
|
|
800 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,850 |
|
|
|
(1,767 |
) |
|
|
(277 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(2,044 |
) |
Other (contract rights, etc.) |
|
|
2,668 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(488 |
) |
|
|
2,180 |
|
|
|
(1,502 |
) |
|
|
(91 |
) |
|
|
279 |
|
|
|
(1,314 |
) |
|
Total |
|
$ |
39,431 |
|
|
$ |
4,541 |
|
|
$ |
(488 |
) |
|
$ |
43,484 |
|
|
$ |
(15,550 |
) |
|
$ |
(2,671 |
) |
|
$ |
279 |
|
|
$ |
(17,942 |
) |
|
The weighted average remaining lives as of April 30, 2007 and the amortization expense
for the three and six months ended April 30, 2007 and 2006 of intangibles other than goodwill, as
well as the estimated amortization expense for such intangibles for each of the five succeeding
fiscal years are as follows:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Average |
|
Amortization Expense |
|
Estimated Amortization Expense |
|
|
Remaining |
|
Three Months Ended |
|
Six Months Ended |
|
Years Ending |
|
|
Life |
|
April 30, |
|
April 30, |
|
October 31, |
($ in thousands) |
|
(Years) |
|
2007 |
|
2006 |
|
2007 |
|
2006 |
|
2008 |
|
2009 |
|
2010 |
|
2011 |
|
2012 |
|
Customer contracts and
related relationships |
|
|
9.3 |
|
|
$ |
1,147 |
|
|
$ |
1,221 |
|
|
$ |
2,303 |
|
|
$ |
2,406 |
|
|
$ |
4,430 |
|
|
$ |
3,820 |
|
|
$ |
3,209 |
|
|
$ |
2,599 |
|
|
$ |
2,047 |
|
Trademarks and trade
names |
|
|
5.4 |
|
|
|
142 |
|
|
|
135 |
|
|
|
277 |
|
|
|
270 |
|
|
|
620 |
|
|
|
282 |
|
|
|
80 |
|
|
|
80 |
|
|
|
80 |
|
Other (contract
rights, etc.) |
|
|
6.9 |
|
|
|
42 |
|
|
|
137 |
|
|
|
91 |
|
|
|
395 |
|
|
|
163 |
|
|
|
146 |
|
|
|
116 |
|
|
|
116 |
|
|
|
97 |
|
|
Total |
|
|
8.9 |
|
|
$ |
1,331 |
|
|
$ |
1,493 |
|
|
$ |
2,671 |
|
|
$ |
3,071 |
|
|
$ |
5,213 |
|
|
$ |
4,248 |
|
|
$ |
3,405 |
|
|
$ |
2,795 |
|
|
$ |
2,224 |
|
|
The customer relationship intangible assets are being amortized using the
sum-of-the-years-digits method over their useful lives consistent with the estimated useful life
considerations used in the determination of their fair values. The accelerated method of
amortization reflects the pattern in which the economic benefits of the customer relationship
intangible assets are expected to be realized. Trademarks and trade names are being amortized over
their useful lives using the straight-line method. Other intangible assets, consisting principally
of contract rights, are being amortized over the contract periods using the straight-line method.
8. Acquisitions
Acquisitions have been accounted for using the purchase method of accounting. The operating
results generated by the companies and businesses acquired have been included in the accompanying
consolidated financial statements from their respective dates of acquisition. The excess of the
purchase price (including contingent amounts) over fair value of the net tangible and intangible
assets acquired is included in goodwill. Most purchase agreements provide for initial payments and
contingent payments based on the annual pre-tax income or other financial parameters for subsequent
periods ranging generally from two to five years.
Payments for acquisitions, including initial amounts and contingent amounts due on earlier
acquisitions, were $10.6 million and $8.6 million in the six months ended April 30, 2007 and 2006,
respectively. Of those payment amounts, $3.5 million and $3.1 million were the contingent amounts
paid in the six months ended April 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively. All payments were made in cash
except for one contingent payment of $0.5 million that was settled with the issuance of 26,459
shares of ABMs common stock in the six months ended April 30, 2007.
The Company made the following acquisition during the six months ended April 30, 2007:
On April 2, 2007, the Company acquired substantially all of the operating assets of HealthCare
Parking Systems of America, Inc., a provider of healthcare-related parking services based in Tampa,
Florida, for $7.1 million in cash. In addition, $4.7 million is expected to be paid based on the
financial performance of the acquired business over the next three years. If certain growth
thresholds are achieved, additional payments will be required in years four and five. With annual
revenues in excess of $26.0 million, HealthCare Parking Systems of America, Inc. is a provider of
premium parking management services exclusively to hospitals, health centers, and medical office
buildings across the United States. Of the total initial payment, $3.5 million was initially
allocated to customer relationship intangible assets (amortized over a useful life of 10 years
under the sum-of-the-year-digits method), $0.8 million to trademarks intangible assets (amortized
over a useful life of 10 years under the straight-line method), $2.7 million to goodwill and $0.1
million to other assets. The final purchase accounting for this acquisition is expected to be
completed in the third quarter of 2007.
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The Company made the following acquisitions during the six months ended April 30, 2006:
On November 1, 2005, the Company acquired substantially all of the operating assets of
Brandywine Building Services, Inc., a facility services company based in Wilmington, Delaware, for
approximately $3.6 million in cash. In the six months ended April 30, 2007, a contingent payment of
$0.6 million was made, bringing the total purchase price paid to date to $4.2 million. Additional
cash consideration of approximately $1.8 million is expected to be paid based on the financial
performance of the acquired business over the next three years. With annual revenues in excess of
$9.0 million, Brandywine Building Services, Inc. was a provider of commercial office cleaning and
specialty cleaning services throughout Delaware, southeast Pennsylvania and south New Jersey. Of
the total initial payment, $3.0 million was allocated to customer relationship intangible assets
(amortized over a useful life of 14 years under the sum-of-the-year-digits method), $0.5 million to
goodwill and $0.1 million to other assets. The contingent payment was allocated to goodwill.
On November 27, 2005, the Company acquired substantially all of the operating assets of Fargo
Security, Inc., a security guard services company based in Miami, Florida, for an initial payment
of approximately $1.2 million in cash plus an additional payment of $0.4 million based on the
revenue retained by the acquired business over the 90 days following the date of acquisition. With
annual revenues in excess of $6.5 million, Fargo Security, Inc. was a provider of contract security
guard services throughout the Miami metropolitan area. Of the total initial payment, $1.0 million
was allocated to customer relationship intangible assets (amortized over a useful life of five
years under the sum-of-the-year-digits method), and $0.2 million to goodwill. The final contingent
payment of $0.4 million made in 2006 was allocated to goodwill.
On December 11, 2005, the Company acquired substantially all of the operating assets of MWS
Management, Inc., dba Protector Security Services, a security guard services company based in St.
Louis, Missouri, for an initial payment of approximately $0.6 million in cash plus an additional
payment of $0.3 million based on the revenue retained by the acquired business over the 90 days
following the date of acquisition. With annual revenues in excess of $2.6 million, Protector
Security Services was a provider of contract security guard services throughout the St. Louis
metropolitan area. Of the total initial payment, $0.6 million was allocated to customer
relationship intangible asset (amortized over a useful life of six years under the
sum-of-the-year-digits method). The final contingent payment of $0.3 million made in 2006 was
allocated to goodwill.
9. Line of Credit Facility
ABM has a $300 million syndicated line of credit scheduled to expire in May 2010. No
compensating balances are required under the facility and the interest rate is determined at the
time of borrowing based on the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) plus a spread of 0.375% to
1.125% or, for overnight borrowings, at the prime rate or, for overnight to one week, at the
Interbank Offered Rate (IBOR) plus a spread of 0.375% to 1.125%. The spreads for LIBOR and IBOR
borrowings are based on the Companys leverage ratio. The facility calls for a non-use fee payable
quarterly, in arrears, of 0.100%, based on the average daily unused portion. For purposes of this
calculation, irrevocable standby letters of credit issued primarily in conjunction with the
Companys self-insurance program plus cash borrowings are considered to be outstanding amounts. As
of April 30, 2007 and October 31, 2006, the total outstanding amounts under the facility were
$107.3 million and $98.7 million, respectively, in the form of standby letters of credit.
The facility includes usual and customary covenants for a credit facility of this type,
including covenants limiting liens, dispositions, fundamental changes, investments, indebtedness,
and certain transactions and payments. In addition, the facility also requires that the Company
satisfy three financial covenants: (1) a fixed charge coverage ratio greater than or equal to 1.50
to 1.0 at fiscal quarter-end; (2) a leverage ratio of less than or equal to 3.25 to 1.0 at fiscal
quarter-end; and (3) consolidated net worth greater than or equal to the sum of (i) $341.9 million,
(ii) an amount equal to 50% of the consolidated net income earned in each full fiscal quarter
ending after May 25, 2005 (with no deduction for a net loss in any such fiscal quarter) and (iii)
an amount equal to 100% of the aggregate increases in stockholders equity of ABM after May 25,
2005 by reason of the issuance and sale of capital stock or other
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equity
interests of ABM, including upon any conversion of debt securities of ABM into such capital stock
or other equity interests, but excluding by reason of the issuance and sale of capital stock
pursuant to the Companys ESPP, employee stock option plans and similar programs. The Company is
currently in compliance with all covenants.
10. Comprehensive Income
Comprehensive income consists of net income and other related gains and losses affecting
stockholders equity that, under generally accepted accounting principles, are excluded from net
income. For the Company, such other comprehensive income items consist of unrealized foreign
currency translation gains and losses. The Companys other comprehensive income was $0.4 million
and $0.2 million for the three months ended April 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively. Comprehensive
income for the three months ended April 30, 2007 and 2006 was $17.1 million and $10.6 million,
respectively. The Companys other comprehensive income was $0.1 million and $0.3 million for the
six months ended April 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively. Comprehensive income for the six months
ended April 30, 2007 and 2006 was $25.5 million and $14.7 million, respectively.
11. Treasury Stock
No stock repurchases were made in the first six months of 2007. The Company may, however,
repurchase up to 2,000,000 shares of ABMs common stock at any time through October 31, 2007 as
authorized by the Board of Directors of ABM on December 12, 2006.
The Company repurchased 800,000 shares of ABMs common stock during the first six months of
2006 at a cost of $13.9 million (an average price of $17.43 per share) under a March 29, 2006
authorization by the Board of Directors of ABM that expired at October 31, 2006.
12. Benefit and Incentive Plans
The Company offers various benefit and incentive plans to its employees and directors.
Detailed descriptions of these plans are included in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for
the fiscal year ended October 31, 2006, as filed with the SEC.
Executive Officer Incentive Plan
The purpose of the Executive Officer Incentive Plan (Incentive Plan) is to provide annual
performance-based cash incentives to certain employees of the Company and to motivate those
employees to set and achieve above-average financial and non-financial goals. The Incentive Plan
gives the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of ABM the ability to award cash bonuses
that qualify as performance-based compensation under Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code.
The aggregate funds available for bonuses under the Incentive Plan are three percent of pre-tax
operating income for the award year. The plan sets forth certain limits on the awards to each of
the covered employees eligible for bonuses under the Incentive Plan.
Retirement and Post-Retirement Plans
The Company has two unfunded defined benefit plans. The Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan
represents retirement agreements for current and former senior executives including two directors
who are former employees. The Service Award Benefit Plan represents an unfunded severance pay plan
covering certain qualified employees. The Supplemental Executive Retirement Plan was amended
effective December 31, 2002 to preclude new participants and the Service Award Benefit Plan was
frozen effective January 1, 2002. The Company also has one unfunded post-retirement benefit plan,
the Death Benefit Plan, which also precludes new participants effective March 1, 2003.
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The Company had a Non-Employee Director Retirement Plan that was eliminated for new directors
effective October 1, 2006. The individual retirement plan balances were frozen at October 31, 2006.
On November 1, 2006, $1.1 million of the $1.8 million liability was transferred to the Director
Deferred Compensation Plan based on certain directors elections. The remaining $0.7 million was
converted to 28,341 restricted stock units on, and at the fair market value of ABM common stock of,
March 6, 2007, the date of the 2007 annual meeting of the stockholders of ABM.
The net expense of the defined benefit retirement plans and the post-retirement benefit plan
for the three and six months ended April 30, 2007 and 2006 was as follows:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended |
|
Six Months Ended |
|
|
April 30, |
|
April 30, |
(in thousands) |
|
2007 |
|
2006 |
|
2007 |
|
2006 |
|
Defined Benefit Retirement Plans |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Service cost |
|
$ |
(11 |
) |
|
$ |
26 |
|
|
$ |
3 |
|
|
$ |
88 |
|
Interest |
|
|
92 |
|
|
|
123 |
|
|
|
185 |
|
|
|
234 |
|
Amortization of actuarial loss |
|
|
31 |
|
|
|
28 |
|
|
|
61 |
|
|
|
56 |
|
|
Net expense |
|
$ |
112 |
|
|
$ |
177 |
|
|
$ |
249 |
|
|
$ |
378 |
|
|
Post-Retirement Benefit Plan |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Service cost |
|
$ |
6 |
|
|
$ |
7 |
|
|
$ |
12 |
|
|
$ |
15 |
|
Interest |
|
|
61 |
|
|
|
61 |
|
|
|
121 |
|
|
|
123 |
|
Amortization of actuarial gain |
|
|
(13 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(25 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
Net expense |
|
$ |
54 |
|
|
$ |
68 |
|
|
$ |
108 |
|
|
$ |
138 |
|
|
Deferred Compensation Plans
The Company has an unfunded Deferred Compensation Plan available to executive, management,
administrative and sales employees whose annualized base salary equals or exceeds $100,000. The
plan allows employees to defer from 1% to 20% of their pre-tax compensation. At April 30, 2007,
there were 66 active participants and 39 retired or terminated employees participating in the plan.
On October 23, 2006 the Board of Directors adopted an unfunded Director Deferred Compensation
Plan. Based on certain directors elections, $1.1 million of the $1.8 million liability under the
Non-employee Directors Retirement Plan was transferred to the Director Deferred Compensation Plan.
For each plan year commencing with 2007, a director may elect to defer receipt of all or any
portion of the compensation that he or she would otherwise receive from ABM. At April 30, 2007,
there were four active directors participating in the plan.
The deferred amount under both plans earns interest equal to the prime interest rate on the
last day of the calendar quarter up to 6%. If the prime rate exceeds 6%, the interest rate is equal
to 6% plus one half of the excess over 6%. Starting April 1, 2007, interest is further capped at
120% of the long-term applicable federal rate (compounded quarterly) in the Deferred Compensation
Plan. The average interest rates credited to both plans for the three and six months ended April
30, 2007 were 6.64% and 6.88%, respectively, and to the Deferred Compensation Plan for the three
and six months ended April 30, 2006 were 6.96% and 6.84%, respectively.
The transactions under the two deferred compensation plans for the three and six months ended
April 30, 2007 and 2006 were as follows:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended |
|
Six Months Ended |
|
|
April 30, |
|
April 30, |
(in thousands) |
|
2007 |
|
2006 |
|
2007 |
|
2006 |
|
Participant contributions |
|
$ |
180 |
|
|
$ |
190 |
|
|
$ |
461 |
|
|
$ |
397 |
|
Interest accrued |
|
$ |
169 |
|
|
$ |
155 |
|
|
$ |
357 |
|
|
$ |
322 |
|
Payments |
|
$ |
(1,058 |
) |
|
$ |
(926 |
) |
|
$ |
(1,153 |
) |
|
$ |
(1,672 |
) |
401(k) Plans
The Company made matching contributions required by its 401(k) plans for the three months
ended April 30, 2007 and 2006 in the amounts of $1.5 million and $1.4 million, respectively, and
for the six months ended April 30, 2007 and 2006 in the amounts of $2.8 million each.
Pension Plans Under Collective Bargaining Agreements
Certain qualified employees of the Company are covered under union-sponsored multi-employer
defined benefit plans. Contributions paid for these plans were $9.1 million and $8.1 million in the
three months ended April 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively, and $18.4 million and $16.8 million in
the six months ended April 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively. These plans are not administered by the
Company and contributions are determined in accordance with provisions of negotiated labor
contracts.
13. Segment Information
Under the criteria of SFAS No. 131, Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related
Information, Janitorial, Parking, Security, Engineering, and Lighting are reportable segments.
Most Corporate expenses are not allocated. Such expenses include the Companys share-based
compensation costs and adjustments to the Companys self-insurance reserves relating to prior
years. Until damages and costs are awarded or a matter is settled, the Company also accrues
probable and estimable losses associated with pending litigation in Corporate.
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended |
|
Six Months Ended |
|
|
April 30, |
|
April 30, |
(in thousands) |
|
2007 |
|
2006 |
|
2007 |
|
2006 |
|
Sales and other income |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Janitorial |
|
$ |
399,518 |
|
|
$ |
382,604 |
|
|
$ |
799,744 |
|
|
$ |
768,958 |
|
Parking |
|
|
118,521 |
|
|
|
106,063 |
|
|
|
233,327 |
|
|
|
211,784 |
|
Security |
|
|
77,549 |
|
|
|
75,278 |
|
|
|
158,367 |
|
|
|
153,574 |
|
Engineering |
|
|
72,044 |
|
|
|
68,101 |
|
|
|
146,822 |
|
|
|
135,040 |
|
Lighting |
|
|
28,923 |
|
|
|
27,248 |
|
|
|
59,980 |
|
|
|
56,144 |
|
Corporate |
|
|
1,296 |
|
|
|
814 |
|
|
|
3,160 |
|
|
|
1,209 |
|
|
|
|
$ |
697,851 |
|
|
$ |
660,108 |
|
|
$ |
1,401,400 |
|
|
$ |
1,326,709 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating profit |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Janitorial |
|
$ |
23,758 |
|
|
$ |
20,959 |
|
|
$ |
40,600 |
|
|
$ |
35,655 |
|
Parking |
|
|
7,967 |
|
|
|
3,011 |
|
|
|
11,007 |
|
|
|
4,650 |
|
Security |
|
|
(434 |
) |
|
|
287 |
|
|
|
666 |
|
|
|
462 |
|
Engineering |
|
|
2,896 |
|
|
|
3,762 |
|
|
|
5,970 |
|
|
|
6,950 |
|
Lighting |
|
|
590 |
|
|
|
249 |
|
|
|
1,265 |
|
|
|
584 |
|
Corporate |
|
|
(9,171 |
) |
|
|
(11,505 |
) |
|
|
(20,411 |
) |
|
|
(25,584 |
) |
|
Operating profit |
|
|
25,606 |
|
|
|
16,763 |
|
|
|
39,097 |
|
|
|
22,717 |
|
Interest expense |
|
|
(109 |
) |
|
|
(121 |
) |
|
|
(242 |
) |
|
|
(244 |
) |
|
Income before income taxes |
|
$ |
25,497 |
|
|
$ |
16,642 |
|
|
$ |
38,855 |
|
|
$ |
22,473 |
|
|
14. Contingencies
The Company accrues amounts it believes are adequate to address any liabilities related to
litigation and arbitration proceedings, and other contingencies that the Company believes will
result in a probable loss. However, the ultimate resolution of such matters is always uncertain. It
is possible that any such proceedings brought against the Company could have a material adverse
impact on its financial condition and results of operations. The total amount accrued for probable
losses at April 30, 2007 was $3.5 million.
15. Income Taxes
The estimated annual effective tax rates used in the second quarter of 2007 and 2006 were
37.0% and 37.5%, respectively. The reduced estimated rate for 2007 reflects expected increased Work
Opportunity Tax Credits following the retroactive reinstatement of these credits in 2007. The
effective tax rate was, however, 34.4% and 37.6% in the second quarter of 2007 and 2006,
respectively, and 34.6% and 36.0% in the first six months of 2007 and 2006, respectively. The
following discrete tax benefits lowered the effective tax rate from the estimated. A $0.6 million
deferred tax benefit was recorded in the second quarter of 2007 due to the increase in the
Companys net deferred tax assets from the new state of New York requirement to file combined
returns effective in 2008. A $0.3 million tax benefit was recorded in the first quarter of 2007
primarily due to the inclusion in the period of Work Opportunity Tax Credits attributable to 2006,
but not recognizable in 2006 because the program had expired and was not extended until the first
quarter of 2007. Another $0.3 million benefit was recorded in the first six months of 2006
primarily due to the increase in deferred tax assets as of April 30, 2006 related to an increase in
the estimated overall state income tax rate.
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Item 2. Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial
statements of the Company included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and with the consolidated
financial statements and notes thereto and Managements Discussion and Analysis included in the
Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended October 31, 2006. All information in the
discussion and references to the years are based on the Companys fiscal year which ends on October
31 and the three- month and six-month periods which end on April 30.
Overview
ABM Industries Incorporated (ABM) and its subsidiaries (the Company) provide janitorial,
parking, security, engineering and lighting services for thousands of commercial, industrial,
institutional and retail facilities in hundreds of cities throughout the United States and in
British Columbia, Canada. The largest segment of the Companys business is Janitorial which
generated over 57% of the Companys sales and other income (hereinafter called Sales) and over
68% of its operating profit before Corporate expenses in the first six months of 2007.
The Companys Sales are substantially based on the performance of labor-intensive services at
contractually specified prices. The level of Sales directly depends on commercial real estate
occupancy levels. Decreases in occupancy levels reduce demand and also create pricing pressures on
building maintenance and other services provided by the Company.
Janitorial and other maintenance service contracts are either fixed-price or cost-plus
(i.e., the customer agrees to reimburse the agreed upon amount of wages and benefits, payroll
taxes, insurance charges and other expenses plus a profit percentage), or are time and materials
based. In addition to services defined within the scope of the contract, the Company also generates
Sales from extra services (or tags), such as additional cleaning requirements or emergency repair
services, with extra services frequently providing higher margins. The quarterly profitability of
fixed-price contracts is impacted by the variability of the number of work days in the quarter.
The majority of the Companys contracts are for one-year periods, but are subject to
termination by either party after 30 to 90 days written notice. Upon renewal of the contract, the
Company may renegotiate the price although competitive pressures and customers price sensitivity
could inhibit the Companys ability to pass on cost increases. Such cost increases include, but are
not limited to, labor costs, workers compensation and other insurance costs, any applicable
payroll taxes and fuel costs. However, for some renewals the Company is able to restructure the
scope and terms of the contract to maintain or increase profit margin.
Sales have historically been the major source of cash for the Company, while payroll expenses,
which are substantially related to Sales, have been the largest use of cash. Hence operating cash
flows primarily depend on the Sales level and timing of collections, as well as the quality of the
customer accounts receivable. The timing and level of the payments to suppliers and other vendors,
as well as the magnitude of self-insured claims, also affect operating cash flows. The Companys
management views operating cash flows as a good indicator of financial strength. Strong operating
cash flows provide opportunities for growth both internally and through acquisitions.
The Companys growth in Sales in the first six months of 2007 from the same period in 2006 is
primarily attributable to internal growth. Internal growth in Sales represents not only Sales from
new customers, but also expanded services or increases in the scope of work for existing customers.
In the long run, achieving the desired levels of Sales and profitability will depend on the
Companys ability to gain and retain, at acceptable profit margins, more customers than it loses,
pass on cost increases to customers, and keep overall costs down to remain competitive,
particularly against privately owned
companies that typically have a lower cost advantage. It also plans to increase Sales by expanding
its
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services into international markets. The Company expects to focus its financial and management
resources on those businesses it can grow to be a leading national service provider.
In the short-term, management is pursuing new business, increasing operating efficiencies, and
integrating its most recent acquisitions. It is also implementing a number of other projects to
enhance its competitiveness including consolidating certain back office operations in a Shared
Services Center in Houston, Texas. The Company is also relocating its Janitorial headquarters to
Houston, concentrating its other business units in southern California and, in 2008, relocating its
executive headquarters to New York City. The Company has also started the upgrade and consolidation
of its accounting, payroll, and other information technology systems and expects full
implementation by the end of 2009.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
April 30, |
|
October 31, |
|
|
(in thousands) |
|
2007 |
|
2006 |
|
Change |
|
Cash and cash equivalents |
|
$ |
98,685 |
|
|
$ |
134,001 |
|
|
$ |
(35,316 |
) |
Working capital |
|
$ |
344,603 |
|
|
$ |
312,456 |
|
|
$ |
32,147 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Six Months Ended April 30, |
|
|
(in thousands) |
|
2007 |
|
2006 |
|
Change |
|
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities |
|
$ |
(28,965 |
) |
|
$ |
2,452 |
|
|
$ |
(31,417 |
) |
Net cash used in investing activities |
|
$ |
(15,101 |
) |
|
$ |
(15,524 |
) |
|
$ |
423 |
|
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities |
|
$ |
8,750 |
|
|
$ |
(18,715 |
) |
|
$ |
27,465 |
|
Funds provided from operations and bank borrowings have historically been the sources for
meeting working capital requirements, financing capital expenditures and acquisitions, repurchasing
shares of ABM common stock, and paying cash dividends. As of April 30, 2007 and October 31, 2006,
the Companys cash and cash equivalents totaled $98.7 million and $134.0 million, respectively. The
cash balance at April 30, 2007 declined from October 31, 2006 primarily due to a $34.9 million
income tax payment made in the first quarter of 2007 relating to the $80.0 million gain on the
settlement of the World Trade Center insurance claims in the fourth quarter of 2006. In addition, a
$7.1 million cash payment for the acquisition of the assets of HealthCare Parking Systems of
America was made in the second quarter of 2007. These cash payments were partially offset by $7.5
million received in connection with the termination of an airport parking garage lease in
Philadelphia.
Working Capital. Working capital increased by $32.1 million to $344.6 million at April 30,
2007 from $312.5 million at October 31, 2006, primarily due to income generated during the first
six months of 2007. Trade accounts receivable is the largest component of working capital and
totaled $376.2 million at April 30, 2007 compared to $384.0 at October 31, 2006. These amounts were
net of allowances for doubtful accounts and sales totaling $7.0 million and $8.0 million at April
30, 2007 and October 31, 2006, respectively. At April 30, 2007, accounts receivable that were over
90 days past due had decreased by $2.5 million to $30.3 million (7.9% of the total outstanding)
from $32.8 million (8.4% of the total outstanding) at October 31, 2006.
Cash Flows from Operating Activities. Net cash used in operating activities was $29.0 million
in the first six months of 2007, compared to $2.5 million net cash provided by operating activities
in the first six months of 2006. The use of cash is primarily a result of the $34.9 million income
tax payment made in the first quarter of 2007 relating to the $80.0 million gain on the settlement
of the World Trade Center insurance claims in the fourth quarter of 2006. This was partially offset
by the $7.5 million received in connection with the termination of the airport parking garage
lease.
Cash Flows from Investing Activities. Net cash used in investing activities in the first six
months of 2007 was $15.1 million, compared to $15.5 million in the first six months of 2006. The
decrease is the net result of a $1.3 million decrease in purchases of property, plant and
equipment, a $
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1.5 million increase in the amount used to purchase businesses, and a $0.7 million
increase in proceeds from the sale of assets.
Cash Flows from Financing Activities. Net cash provided by financing activities was $8.8
million in the first six months of 2007, compared to $18.7 million used in the first six months of
2006, which was primarily the result of the use of $13.9 million to repurchase ABM common stock in
the first six months of 2006. The Company did not repurchase ABM common stock in the first six
months of 2007. The inflow of cash is also attributable to a
$14.5 million increase in common stock
issuances primarily as a result of more stock options exercised in the first six months of 2007
compared to the same period of 2006.
Line of Credit. ABM has a $300 million syndicated line of credit scheduled to expire in May
2010. No compensating balances are required under the facility and the interest rate is determined
at the time of borrowing based on the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) plus a spread of
0.375% to 1.125% or, for overnight borrowings, at the prime rate or, for overnight to one week, at
the Interbank Offered Rate (IBOR) plus a spread of 0.375% to 1.125%. The spreads for LIBOR and
IBOR borrowings are based on the Companys leverage ratio. The facility calls for a non-use fee
payable quarterly, in arrears, of 0.100%, based on the average daily unused portion. For purposes
of this calculation, irrevocable standby letters of credit issued primarily in conjunction with the
Companys self-insurance program plus cash borrowings are considered to be outstanding amounts. As
of April 30, 2007 and October 31, 2006, the total outstanding amounts under the facility were
$107.3 million and $98.7 million, respectively, in the form of standby letters of credit.
The facility includes usual and customary covenants for a credit facility of this type,
including covenants limiting liens, dispositions, fundamental changes, investments, indebtedness,
and certain transactions and payments. In addition, the facility also requires that the Company
satisfy three financial covenants: (1) a fixed charge coverage ratio greater than or equal to 1.50
to 1.0 at fiscal quarter-end; (2) a leverage ratio of less than or equal to 3.25 to 1.0 at fiscal
quarter-end; and (3) consolidated net worth greater than or equal to the sum of (i) $341.9 million,
(ii) an amount equal to 50% of the consolidated net income earned in each full fiscal quarter
ending after May 25, 2005 (with no deduction for a net loss in any such fiscal quarter) and (iii)
an amount equal to 100% of the aggregate increases in stockholders equity of ABM after May 25,
2005 by reason of the issuance and sale of capital stock or other equity interests of ABM,
including upon any conversion of debt securities of ABM into such capital stock or other equity
interests, but excluding by reason of the issuance and sale of capital stock pursuant to the
Companys employee stock purchase plan, employee stock option plans and similar programs. The
Company is currently in compliance with all covenants.
Commitments
As of April 30, 2007, the Companys future contractual payments, commercial commitments and
other long-term liabilities were as follows:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(in thousands) |
|
Payments Due By Period |
Contractual |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2 - 3 |
|
4 - 5 |
|
After 5 |
Obligations |
|
Total |
|
1 year |
|
years |
|
years |
|
years |
|
Operating Leases |
|
$ |
110,686 |
|
|
$ |
34,771 |
|
|
$ |
39,171 |
|
|
$ |
19,487 |
|
|
$ |
17,257 |
|
IBM Services Agreement |
|
|
99,197 |
|
|
|
17,056 |
|
|
|
31,212 |
|
|
|
28,288 |
|
|
|
22,641 |
|
IBM Payroll System Support |
|
|
2,279 |
|
|
|
955 |
|
|
|
1,288 |
|
|
|
36 |
|
|
|
|
|
IBM Systems
Upgrade, Implementation and Support |
|
|
24,989 |
|
|
|
9,739 |
|
|
|
7,882 |
|
|
|
4,531 |
|
|
|
2,837 |
|
|
|
|
$ |
237,151 |
|
|
$ |
62,521 |
|
|
$ |
79,553 |
|
|
$ |
52,342 |
|
|
$ |
42,735 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(in thousands) |
|
Payments Due By Period |
Other Long-Term |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2 - 3 |
|
4 - 5 |
|
After 5 |
Liabilities |
|
Total |
|
1 year |
|
years |
|
years |
|
years |
|
Unfunded Employee Benefit Plans |
|
$ |
31,446 |
|
|
$ |
2,583 |
|
|
$ |
4,054 |
|
|
$ |
3,925 |
|
|
$ |
20,884 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(in thousands) |
Amounts of Commitment Expiration Per Period |
Commercial |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2 - 3 |
|
4 - 5 |
|
After 5 |
Commitments |
|
Total |
|
1 year |
|
years |
|
years |
|
years |
|
Standby Letters of Credit |
|
$ |
107,315 |
|
|
$ |
107,315 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
Surety Bonds |
|
|
63,533 |
|
|
|
60,949 |
|
|
|
2,573 |
|
|
|
10 |
|
|
|
1 |
|
|
|
|
$ |
170,848 |
|
|
$ |
168,264 |
|
|
$ |
2,573 |
|
|
$ |
10 |
|
|
$ |
1 |
|
|
Total Commitments |
|
$ |
439,445 |
|
|
$ |
233,368 |
|
|
$ |
86,180 |
|
|
$ |
56,277 |
|
|
$ |
63,620 |
|
|
The amounts set forth under operating leases represent the Companys contractual obligations
to make future payments under non-cancelable operating lease agreements for various facilities,
vehicles and other equipment.
On September 29, 2006, the Company entered into a Master Professional Services Agreement (the
Services Agreement) with International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) that became
effective October 1, 2006, pursuant to which IBM will provide to the Company substantially all of
the information technology infrastructure and services provided in 2006 by in-house equipment and
personnel. The base fee for these services is approximately $117.0 million payable over the initial
term of 7 years and 3 months. As of April 30, 2007, aggregate payments of $17.8 million have been
made to IBM since the Services Agreement had become effective. Services covered by the Services
Agreement may be expanded at rates set forth in the Services Agreement, or later agreed to by the
parties, which would increase amounts payable to IBM.
As a result of a January 23, 2007 expansion, IBM will provide maintenance and support services
for the Companys legacy payroll system. The base fee for these services is approximately $2.3
million payable over a 3 years and 7 month term that commenced April 1, 2007.
The Company also completed an evaluation of its existing accounting, payroll and human
resources information systems in the first quarter of 2007. On April 4, 2007, the Company further
expanded services covered by the Services Agreement. IBM is now assisting in the upgrade of the
Companys existing accounting systems and the implementation of a new payroll system and human
resources information system. IBM will also provide post implementation support services beginning
July 1, 2008 through December 31, 2013. The base fee for this upgrade, implementation, and post
implementation support services is $26.2 million payable over 6 years and 10 months. As of April
30, 2007, aggregate payments of $1.2 million have been made to IBM. The Company began the design
phase of the project in the second quarter of 2007. The implementation of the new systems is
scheduled to commence in July 2008 with completion by the end of 2009.
Total anticipated cost for the upgrade of the existing accounting systems, and implementation
of the new payroll system and human resources system is approximately $30.0 million, which includes
IBM contracted system upgrade and implementation costs of
$13.3 million, as well as licensing fees and other external costs.
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The Company has two unfunded defined benefit plans, an unfunded post-retirement benefit plan
and two unfunded deferred compensation plans that are described in Note 12 of the Notes to
Consolidated Financial Statements contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. At April 30,
2007, the liability reflected on the Companys consolidated balance sheet for these five plans
totaled $21.0 million, with the amount expected to be paid over the next 20 years estimated at
$31.4 million. With the exception of the deferred compensation plans, the liabilities for which are
reflected on the Companys consolidated balance sheet at the amount of compensation deferred plus
accrued interest, the plan liabilities at that date assume future annual compensation increases of
3.50% (for those plans affected by compensation changes) and have been discounted at 5.75%, a rate
based on Moodys Investor Services AA-rated long-term corporate bonds (i.e., 20 years). Because the
deferred compensation plans liabilities reflect the actual obligations of the Company and the
post-retirement benefit plan and two defined benefit plans have been frozen, variations in
assumptions would be unlikely to have a material effect on the Companys financial condition and
operating performance. The Company expects to fund payments required under the plans from operating
cash as payments are due to participants.
Not included in the unfunded employee benefit plans in the table above are union-sponsored
multi-employer defined benefit plans under which certain union employees of the Company are
covered. These plans are not administered by the Company and contributions are determined in
accordance with provisions of negotiated labor contracts. Contributions paid for these plans were
$18.4 million and $16.8 million in the six months ended April 30, 2007 and 2006, respectively.
The Company uses surety bonds, principally performance and payment bonds, to guarantee
performance under various customer contracts in the normal course of business. These bonds
typically remain in force for one to five years and may include optional renewal periods. At April
30, 2007, outstanding surety bonds totaled approximately $63.5 million. The Company does not
believe these bonds will be required to be drawn upon.
The Company self-insures certain insurable risks such as general liability, automobile,
property damage, and workers compensation. Commercial policies are obtained to provide for $150.0
million of coverage for certain risk exposures above the self-insured retention limits (i.e.,
deductibles). The estimated liability for claims incurred at April 30, 2007 and October 31, 2006
was $196.3 million and $195.2 million, respectively. The Company periodically evaluates its
estimated claim costs and liabilities and accrues self-insurance reserves to its best estimate. The
Company also uses these evaluations to develop insurance rates for each operation, which are
expressed per $100 of exposure (labor and revenues). These rates become a factor in pricing by the
regions/segments and in determining the operating profits of each segment.
The self-insurance claims paid in the first six months of 2007 and 2006 were $28.7 million and
$30.1 million, respectively. Claim payments vary based on the frequency and/or severity of claims
incurred and timing of the settlements and therefore may have an uneven impact on the Companys
cash balances.
The Company believes that the current cash and cash equivalents, cash generated from
operations and the line of credit will be sufficient to meet the Companys cash requirements for
the long term including cash required for acquisitions.
Environmental Matters
The Companys operations are subject to various federal, state and/or local laws regulating
the discharge of materials into the environment or otherwise relating to the protection of the
environment,
such as discharge into soil, water and air, and the generation, handling, storage, transportation
and disposal of waste and hazardous substances. These laws generally have the effect of increasing
costs and potential liabilities associated with the conduct of the Companys operations, although
historically they have not had a material adverse effect on the Companys financial position,
results of operations, or cash flows. In addition, from time to time the Company is involved in
environmental issues at certain of its
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locations or in connection with its operations. While it is difficult to predict the ultimate
outcome of any of these matters, based on information currently available, management believes that
none of these matters, individually or in the aggregate, are reasonably likely to have a material
adverse effect on the Companys financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
The Company is party to a variety of agreements under which it may be obligated to indemnify
the other party for certain matters. Primarily, these agreements are standard indemnification
arrangements in its ordinary course of business. Pursuant to these arrangements, the Company may
agree to indemnify, hold harmless and reimburse the indemnified parties for losses suffered or
incurred by the indemnified party, generally its customers, in connection with any claims arising
out of the services that the Company provides. The Company also incurs costs to defend lawsuits or
settle claims related to these indemnification arrangements and in most cases these costs are paid
from its insurance program. The term of these indemnification arrangements is generally perpetual.
Although the Company attempts to place limits on this indemnification reasonably related to the
size of the contract, the maximum obligation may not be explicitly stated and, as a result, the
maximum potential amount of future payments the Company could be required to make under these
arrangements is not determinable.
ABMs certificate of incorporation and bylaws may require it to indemnify Company directors
and officers against liabilities that may arise by reason of their status as such and to advance
their expenses incurred as a result of any legal proceeding against them as to which they could be
indemnified. ABM has also entered into indemnification agreements with its directors to this
effect. The overall amount of these obligations cannot be reasonably estimated, however, the
Company believes that any loss under these obligations would not have a material adverse effect on
the Companys financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
Acquisitions
The operating results of businesses acquired have been included in the accompanying
consolidated financial statements from their respective dates of acquisition. Acquisitions made
during the six months ended April 30, 2007 and 2006 are discussed in Note 8 of Notes to
Consolidated Financial Statements.
Results of Operations
Three Months Ended April 30, 2007 vs. Three Months Ended April 30, 2006
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months |
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ended |
|
% of |
|
Ended |
|
% of |
|
Increase |
($ in thousands) |
|
April 30, 2007 |
|
Sales |
|
April 30, 2006 |
|
Sales |
|
(Decrease) |
|
Revenues |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sales and other income |
|
$ |
697,851 |
|
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
$ |
660,108 |
|
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
|
5.7 |
% |
Expenses |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating expenses and cost of
goods sold |
|
|
619,313 |
|
|
|
88.7 |
% |
|
|
592,322 |
|
|
|
89.7 |
% |
|
|
4.6 |
% |
Selling, general and administrative |
|
|
51,601 |
|
|
|
7.4 |
% |
|
|
49,530 |
|
|
|
7.5 |
% |
|
|
4.2 |
% |
Amortization of intangible assets |
|
|
1,331 |
|
|
|
0.2 |
% |
|
|
1,493 |
|
|
|
0.2 |
% |
|
|
(10.9 |
)% |
Interest |
|
|
109 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
121 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(9.9 |
)% |
|
Total expenses |
|
|
672,354 |
|
|
|
96.3 |
% |
|
|
643,466 |
|
|
|
97.5 |
% |
|
|
4.5 |
% |
|
Income before income taxes |
|
|
25,497 |
|
|
|
3.7 |
% |
|
|
16,642 |
|
|
|
2.5 |
% |
|
|
53.2 |
% |
Income taxes |
|
|
8,775 |
|
|
|
1.3 |
% |
|
|
6,250 |
|
|
|
0.9 |
% |
|
|
40.4 |
% |
|
Net Income |
|
$ |
16,722 |
|
|
|
2.4 |
% |
|
$ |
10,392 |
|
|
|
1.6 |
% |
|
|
60.9 |
% |
|
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Net Income. Net income in the second quarter of 2007 increased by $6.3 million, or 60.9%,
to $16.7 million ($0.33 per diluted share) from $10.4 million ($0.21 per diluted share) in the
second quarter of 2006. This increase was primarily due to a $5.0 million ($3.0 million after-tax)
gain in Parking in connection with the termination of an airport parking garage lease and increases
in operating profits in Janitorial and Lighting despite across the board increases in selling and
administrative payroll costs. In addition, the Company recorded a $0.6 million deferred tax benefit
in the second quarter of 2007 as a result of a change in state of New York tax law. The increase is
also attributable to the absence of $2.4 million ($1.5 million after-tax) of professional fees
related to the Audit Committees independent investigation of the 2005 accounting at Security
Services of America (SSA), a Company subsidiary, included in the second quarter of 2006.
Partially offsetting these improvements was $1.9 million ($1.2 million after-tax) of share-based
compensation expense recognized in the second quarter of 2007 as a result of the vesting of certain
options when target prices for ABM common stock were achieved.
Revenues. Sales in the second quarter of 2007 increased by $37.7 million, or 5.7%, to $697.9
million from $660.1 million in the second quarter of 2006, primarily due to new business and
expansion of services or increases in the scope of work for existing customers. Parkings
reimbursements for out-of-pocket expenses from managed parking lot clients were $5.2 million higher
in the second quarter of 2007 than in the same quarter in 2006. Parking Sales also included the
$5.0 million gain in connection with the termination of an airport parking garage lease.
Operating Expenses and Cost of Goods Sold. As a percentage of Sales, gross profit (Sales
minus operating expenses and cost of goods sold) was 11.3% and 10.3% in the second quarter of 2007
and 2006, respectively. The increase in margins was primarily due to the $5.0 million gain in
connection with the lease termination in Parking, the elimination of unprofitable customer accounts
in Security, and lower insurance rates in Janitorial, partially offset by a decrease in profit
margins in Engineering.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses. Selling, general and administrative
expenses for the second quarter of 2007 increased $2.1 million, or 4.2%, compared to the second
quarter of 2006 primarily due to a $2.9 million increase in selling and administrative payroll
costs as a result of new hires, annual salary increases, and increased bonuses, and the $1.9
million of share-based compensation expense recognized when target prices for ABM common stock were
achieved. The impact of these increases was reduced because of the $2.4 million of professional
fees associated with the Audit Committees independent investigation of 2005 accounting at SSA
included in the second quarter of 2006.
Income Taxes. The estimated annual effective tax rate used for the second quarter of 2007 was
37.0%, compared to the 37.5% used for the second quarter of 2006. The reduced estimated rate
reflects expected increased Work Opportunity Tax Credits following the retroactive reinstatement of
these credits in 2007. The effective tax rates were, however, 34.4% in the second quarter of 2007
and 37.6% in the second quarter of 2006. The lower effective tax rate was primarily due to a $0.6
million deferred tax benefit recorded in the second quarter of 2007 due to the increase in the
Companys net deferred tax assets from the new state of New York requirement to file combined
returns effective in 2008.
Segment Information. Under the criteria of SFAS No. 131, Disclosures about Segments of an
Enterprise and Related Information, Janitorial, Parking, Security, Engineering, and Lighting are
reportable segments. Most Corporate expenses are not allocated. Such expenses include the Companys
share-based compensation costs and adjustments to the Companys self-insurance reserves relating to
prior years. Until damages and costs are awarded or a matter is settled, the Company also accrues
probable and estimable losses associated with pending litigation in Corporate.
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three Months Ended April 30, |
|
Better |
($ in thousands) |
|
2007 |
|
2006 |
|
(Worse) |
|
Sales and other income |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Janitorial |
|
$ |
399,518 |
|
|
$ |
382,604 |
|
|
|
4.4 |
% |
Parking |
|
|
118,521 |
|
|
|
106,063 |
|
|
|
11.7 |
% |
Security |
|
|
77,549 |
|
|
|
75,278 |
|
|
|
3.0 |
% |
Engineering |
|
|
72,044 |
|
|
|
68,101 |
|
|
|
5.8 |
% |
Lighting |
|
|
28,923 |
|
|
|
27,248 |
|
|
|
6.1 |
% |
Corporate |
|
|
1,296 |
|
|
|
814 |
|
|
|
59.2 |
% |
|
|
|
$ |
697,851 |
|
|
$ |
660,108 |
|
|
|
5.7 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating profit |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Janitorial |
|
$ |
23,758 |
|
|
$ |
20,959 |
|
|
|
13.4 |
% |
Parking |
|
|
7,967 |
|
|
|
3,011 |
|
|
|
164.6 |
% |
Security |
|
|
(434 |
) |
|
|
287 |
|
|
|
(251.2 |
)% |
Engineering |
|
|
2,896 |
|
|
|
3,762 |
|
|
|
(23.0 |
)% |
Lighting |
|
|
590 |
|
|
|
249 |
|
|
|
136.9 |
% |
Corporate |
|
|
(9,171 |
) |
|
|
(11,505 |
) |
|
|
20.3 |
% |
|
Operating profit |
|
|
25,606 |
|
|
|
16,763 |
|
|
|
52.8 |
% |
Interest expense |
|
|
(109 |
) |
|
|
(121 |
) |
|
|
9.9 |
% |
|
Income before income taxes |
|
$ |
25,497 |
|
|
$ |
16,642 |
|
|
|
53.2 |
% |
|
The results of operations from the Companys segments for the quarter ended April 30, 2007,
compared to the same quarter in 2006, are more fully described below.
Janitorial. Janitorial Sales increased by $16.9 million, or 4.4%, during the second quarter of
2007 compared to the same quarter of 2006. All Janitorial regions, except Northern California,
experienced Sales growth. This was due to new business, expansion of services to customers and
price adjustments to pass through a portion of union cost increases. The decrease in Sales in
Northern California was due to reductions in scope of service at some existing customers and lost
accounts.
Operating profit increased $2.8 million, or 13.4%, during the second quarter of 2007 compared
to the same quarter of 2006. The increase was primarily attributable to a $1.6 million decrease in
insurance expense reflecting a reduction in insurance rates charged to the segment, a $1.3 million
decrease in state unemployment taxes, and operating profit from the higher Sales. These
improvements were partially offset by increased selling and administrative payroll costs, and
higher union benefit costs.
Parking. Parking Sales increased by $12.5 million, or 11.7%, during the second quarter of
2007 compared to the same quarter of 2006, mainly as a result of a $5.2 million increase in
reimbursements for out-of-pocket expenses from managed parking lot clients due to new contracts and
the $5.0 million gain in connection with the termination of an airport parking garage lease in
Philadelphia. The gain also includes forgiveness by the Company of the lessors $1.1 million
promissory note. Lease, allowance, and management fee revenues also increased $3.5 million in the
second quarter of 2007 compared to the second quarter of 2006. The $3.5 million increase includes
$2.5 million in revenues from HealthCare Parking Systems of America, Inc. (HPSA), which was
acquired on April 2, 2007. These increases were partially offset by revenues lost as a result of
the termination of the airport parking garage lease.
Operating profit increased $5.0 million, or 164.6%, during the second quarter of 2007 compared
to the same quarter of 2006 as a result of the $5.0 million lease termination gain and operating
profits from increased lease and fixed allowance revenues. These benefits were partially offset by
additional operating costs associated with adverse weather conditions in the second quarter of 2007
compared to the mild weather conditions during the same quarter in 2006.
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Security. Security Sales increased $2.3 million, or 3.0%, during the second quarter of
2007 compared to the same quarter of 2006 primarily due to new business, although the elimination
of unprofitable customer accounts partially offset the impact of the new business. Security had an
operating loss of $0.4 million in the second quarter of 2007 compared to an operating profit of
$0.3 million in the same quarter of 2006. This loss was primarily the result of a second quarter
2007 $1.7 million litigation settlement, a portion of which had been previously accrued as a
litigation loss provision in Corporate prior to settlement. Partially offsetting this litigation
settlement was a $0.4 million reduction in the second quarter of 2007 in the reserve for the amount
the Company estimated it overpaid Security Services of America, LLC (SSA, LLC) in 2004. The
reduction of the reserve was a result of the final settlement of this matter. In addition, the
elimination of unprofitable customer contracts lessened Securitys operating loss.
Engineering. Engineering Sales increased $3.9 million, or 5.8%, in the second quarter of 2007
compared to the same quarter in 2006, which was mainly due to new business and the expansion of
services to existing customers, most significantly in the Eastern and Northern California regions.
Operating profits decreased by $0.9 million, or 23.0%, in the second quarter of 2007 compared to
the same quarter in 2006 primarily due to reduced profit margin of the new business compared to
business replaced. In addition, Engineering experienced higher payroll expense associated with
increased management staff necessary to support the future growth of the business.
Lighting. Lighting Sales increased $1.7 million, or 6.1%, during the second quarter of 2007
compared to the same quarter of 2006 primarily due to an increase in special project business in
the Southwest and South Central regions. Operating profit increased $0.3 million, or 136.9%,
primarily due to increased Sales.
Corporate. Corporate expense in the second quarter of 2007 decreased by $2.3
million, or 20.3%, compared to the same quarter of 2006, which is primarily attributable to the
absence of $2.4 million of professional fees associated with the Audit Committees independent
investigation of 2005 accounting at SSA included in the second quarter of 2006 and a $1.4 million
benefit from reversing a loss provision upon
settlement of a lawsuit, the cost of which was recorded in the Security
segment. Until damages and costs are awarded or a matter is settled, the Company accrues probable
and estimable losses at Corporate. These benefits were offset, in part, by $1.9 million of
share-based compensation expense from the acceleration of price vested options.
Six Months Ended April 30, 2007 vs. Six Months Ended April 30, 2006
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|
|
|
|
|
|
Six Months |
|
|
|
|
|
Six Months |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ended |
|
% of |
|
Ended |
|
% of |
|
Increase |
|
|
|
|
($ in thousands) |
|
April 30, 2007 |
|
Sales |
|
April 30, 2006 |
|
Sales |
|
(Decrease) |
|
|
|
|
|
Revenues |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sales and other income |
|
$ |
1,401,400 |
|
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
$ |
1,326,709 |
|
|
|
100.0 |
% |
|
|
5.6 |
% |
|
|
|
|
Expenses |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating expenses and cost of
goods sold |
|
|
1,249,418 |
|
|
|
89.2 |
% |
|
|
1,198,498 |
|
|
|
90.3 |
% |
|
|
4.2 |
% |
|
|
|
|
Selling, general and administrative |
|
|
110,214 |
|
|
|
7.9 |
% |
|
|
102,423 |
|
|
|
7.7 |
% |
|
|
7.6 |
% |
|
|
|
|
Amortization of intangible assets |
|
|
2,671 |
|
|
|
0.2 |
% |
|
|
3,071 |
|
|
|
0.2 |
% |
|
|
(13.0 |
)% |
|
|
|
|
Interest |
|
|
242 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
244 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(0.8 |
)% |
|
|
|
|
|
Total expenses |
|
|
1,362,545 |
|
|
|
97.2 |
% |
|
|
1,304,236 |
|
|
|
98.3 |
% |
|
|
4.5 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
Income before income taxes |
|
|
38,855 |
|
|
|
2.8 |
% |
|
|
22,473 |
|
|
|
1.7 |
% |
|
|
72.9 |
% |
|
|
|
|
Income taxes |
|
|
13,429 |
|
|
|
1.0 |
% |
|
|
8,091 |
|
|
|
0.6 |
% |
|
|
66.0 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
Net Income |
|
$ |
25,426 |
|
|
|
1.8 |
% |
|
$ |
14,382 |
|
|
|
1.1 |
% |
|
|
76.8 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
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Net Income. Net income in the first six months of 2007 increased by $11.0 million, or
76.8%, to $25.4 million ($0.51 per diluted share) from $14.4 million ($0.29 per diluted share) in
the same period of 2006 primarily due to the $5.0 million ($3.0 million after-tax) gain recorded in
Parking in connection with the termination of an airport parking garage lease and a $4.2 million
($2.6 million after-tax) reduction in the Companys self insurance reserves related to 2006 and
prior years insurance claims. All operating segments showed profit improvements except Engineering
despite across the board increases in selling and administrative payroll costs. The increase is
also attributable to the absence of the $2.4 million ($1.5 million after-tax) of professional fees
related to the Audit Committees independent investigation of the 2005 accounting at SSA, included
in the first six months of 2006 and a $2.8 million ($1.7 million after-tax) reduction in
professional fees related to the Sarbanes-Oxley internal controls certification requirement in the
first six months of 2007. These improvements were partially offset by $3.9 million ($2.4 million
after-tax) of share-based compensation expense due to the vesting of certain options when target
prices on ABM common stock were achieved and a $1.7 million ($1.0 million after-tax) litigation
settlement in Security.
Revenues. Sales in the first six months of 2007 increased $74.7 million, or 5.6%, to $1,401.4
million from $1,326.7 million in the same period of 2006, primarily due to new business and
expansion of services or increases in the scope of work for existing customers. Parkings
reimbursements for out-of-pocket expenses from managed parking lot clients were $12.3 million
higher in the first six months of 2007 than in the same period in 2006. Parking Sales also included
the $5.0 million gain in connection with the lease termination.
Operating Expenses and Cost of Goods Sold. As a percentage of Sales, gross profit was 10.8%
and 9.7% in the first six months of 2007 and 2006, respectively. The increase in margins was
primarily due to the $5.0 million gain in Parking in connection with the airport parking lease
termination, the $4.2 million reduction in the Companys self insurance reserves related to 2006
and prior years insurance claims, lower insurance rates, and the elimination of unprofitable
customer accounts in Security, partially offset by a decrease in profit margins in Engineering.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses. Selling, general and administrative expenses for
the first six months of 2007 increased $7.8 million, or 7.6%, compared to the same period of 2006,
primarily due to a $5.6 million increase in selling and administrative payroll costs as a result of
new hires, annual salary increases, and increased bonuses, the $3.9 million of share-based
compensation expense recognized when target prices for ABM common stock were achieved, and the $1.7
million litigation settlement in Security. The impact of these increases on the change between
six-month periods to selling, general and administrative expenses was reduced because of the
absence of $2.4 million of professional fees associated with the Audit Committees independent
investigation of 2005 accounting at SSA included in the second quarter of 2006, and a $2.8 million
reduction in professional fees related to the Sarbanes-Oxley internal controls certification
requirement in the first six months of 2007 from the comparable period of 2006.
Income Taxes. The estimated annual effective tax rates used for the first six months of 2007
and 2006 were 37.0% and 37.5%, respectively. The reduced estimated rate reflects expected increased
Work Opportunity Tax Credits following the retroactive reinstatement of these credits in 2007. The
effective tax rates were, however, 34.6% and 36.0% in the first six months of 2007 and 2006,
respectively. The following discrete tax benefits lowered the effective tax rate from the
estimated. A $0.6 million deferred tax benefit was recorded in the second quarter of 2007 due to
the increase in the Companys net deferred tax assets from the new state of New York requirement to
file combined returns effective in 2008. A $0.3 million tax benefit was previously recorded in the
first quarter of 2007 primarily due to the inclusion in the
period of Work Opportunity Tax Credits attributable to 2006, but not recognizable in 2006 because
the program had expired and was not extended until the first quarter
of 2007. Another $0.3
million deferred tax benefit was recorded in the first six months of 2006 primarily due to the
increase in deferred tax assets as of April 30, 2006 related to an increase in the estimated
overall state income tax rate.
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Segment Information.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Six Months Ended April 30, |
|
Better |
($ in thousands) |
|
2007 |
|
2006 |
|
(Worse) |
|
Sales and other income |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Janitorial |
|
$ |
799,744 |
|
|
$ |
768,958 |
|
|
|
4.0 |
% |
Parking |
|
|
233,327 |
|
|
|
211,784 |
|
|
|
10.2 |
% |
Security |
|
|
158,367 |
|
|
|
153,574 |
|
|
|
3.1 |
% |
Engineering |
|
|
146,822 |
|
|
|
135,040 |
|
|
|
8.7 |
% |
Lighting |
|
|
59,980 |
|
|
|
56,144 |
|
|
|
6.8 |
% |
Corporate |
|
|
3,160 |
|
|
|
1,209 |
|
|
|
161.4 |
% |
|
|
|
$ |
1,401,400 |
|
|
$ |
1,326,709 |
|
|
|
5.6 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating profit |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Janitorial |
|
$ |
40,600 |
|
|
$ |
35,655 |
|
|
|
13.9 |
% |
Parking |
|
|
11,007 |
|
|
|
4,650 |
|
|
|
136.7 |
% |
Security |
|
|
666 |
|
|
|
462 |
|
|
|
44.2 |
% |
Engineering |
|
|
5,970 |
|
|
|
6,950 |
|
|
|
(14.1 |
)% |
Lighting |
|
|
1,265 |
|
|
|
584 |
|
|
|
116.6 |
% |
Corporate |
|
|
(20,411 |
) |
|
|
(25,584 |
) |
|
|
20.2 |
% |
|
Operating profit |
|
|
39,097 |
|
|
|
22,717 |
|
|
|
72.1 |
% |
Interest expense |
|
|
(242 |
) |
|
|
(244 |
) |
|
|
0.8 |
% |
|
Income before income taxes |
|
$ |
38,855 |
|
|
$ |
22,473 |
|
|
|
72.9 |
% |
|
The results of operations from the Companys segments for the six months ended April 30,
2007, compared to the same period in 2006, are more fully described below.
Janitorial. Janitorial Sales increased by $30.8 million, or 4.0%, during the first six months
of 2007 compared to the same period of 2006. All Janitorial regions, except Northern California,
experienced Sales growth. This was due to new business, expansion of services to customers and
price adjustments to pass through a portion of union cost increases. The decrease in Sales in
Northern California was due to reductions in scope of service at some existing customers and lost
accounts.
Operating profit increased $4.9 million, or 13.9%, during the first six months of 2007
compared to the same period of 2006. The increase was primarily attributable to a $3.8 million
decrease in insurance expense reflecting a reduction in insurance rates charged to the segment, a
$1.8 million decrease in state unemployment taxes, and operating profit from higher Sales. These
improvements were partially offset by increased selling and administrative payroll costs, higher
union benefit costs, and a provision for settlement of a union health and welfare benefits audit.
Parking. Parking Sales increased by $21.5 million, or 10.2%, during the first six months of
2007 compared to the same period of 2006, mainly as a result of a $12.3 million increase in
reimbursements for out-of-pocket expenses from managed parking lot clients due to new contracts and
the $5.0 million
gain in connection with the termination of the airport parking garage lease. The gain includes
forgiveness by the Company of the lessors $1.1 million promissory note. Lease, allowance, and
management fee revenues also increased $7.1 million in the first six months of 2007 compared to the
first six months of 2006. The $7.1 million increase includes $2.5 million in revenues from HPSA,
which was acquired on April 2, 2007. These increases were partially offset by revenues lost as a
result of the termination of the airport parking garage lease.
Operating profit increased $6.4 million, or 136.7%, during the first six months of 2007
compared to the same period of 2006 as a result of the $5.0 million lease termination gain,
increased profits from
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lease revenues, increased management fee income, and a reduction in legal
expenses from the first six months of 2006. These benefits were partially offset by additional
operating costs associated with adverse weather conditions in the first six months of 2007 compared
to the mild weather conditions during the same period in 2006.
Security. Security Sales increased $4.8 million, or 3.1%, during the first six months of 2007
compared to the same period of 2006 primarily due to new business, although the elimination of
unprofitable customer accounts partially offset the impact of the new business. Operating profits
increased by $0.2 million, or 44.2%, in the first six months of 2007 compared to the same period of
2006 primarily due to a $0.9 million reduction in the first six months of 2007 in the reserve for
the amount the Company estimated it overpaid SSA, LLC in 2004, and an increase in profit resulting
from the elimination of unprofitable customer contracts. Nearly offsetting these benefits, was a
$1.7 million litigation settlement in the first six months of 2007.
Engineering. Engineering Sales increased $11.8 million, or 8.7%, in the first six months of
2007 compared to the same period in 2006, which was mainly due to new business and the expansion of
services to existing customers, most significantly in the Eastern, Northern California, and
Mid-Atlantic regions. Operating profits decreased by $1.0 million, or 14.1%, in the first six
months of 2007 compared to the same period in 2006 primarily due to reduced profit margin of the
new business. In addition, Engineering experienced higher payroll expense associated with increased
management staff necessary to support the future growth of the business.
Lighting. Lighting Sales increased $3.8 million, or 6.8%, during the first six months of 2007
compared to the same period of 2006 primarily due to an increase in special project business in the
Southwest and South Central regions. Operating profit increased $0.7 million, or 116.6%, in the
first six months of 2007 compared to the same period of 2006, primarily due to increased Sales.
Corporate. Corporate expense in the first six months of 2007 decreased by $5.2 million, or
20.2%, compared to the same period in 2006, which is primarily a result of a $4.2 million reduction
in the Companys self insurance reserves related to 2006 and prior years insurance claims, the
absence of $2.4 million of professional fees associated with the Audit Committees independent
investigation of 2005 accounting at SSA included in the second quarter of 2006, and a $2.8 million
reduction in professional fees related to the Sarbanes-Oxley internal controls certification
requirement in the second quarter of 2007. These benefits were offset, in part, by $3.9 million of
share-based compensation expense from the acceleration of price vested options.
Adoption of Accounting Standards
In June 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Emerging Issues Task
Force (EITF) Issue No. 06-3 (EITF 06-3), How Taxes Collected from Customers and Remitted to
Governmental Authorities Should Be Presented in the Income Statement (That Is, Gross versus Net
Presentation). EITF 06-3 requires companies to disclose the presentation of any tax assessed by a
governmental authority that is directly imposed on a revenue-producing transaction between a seller
and a customer (e.g., sales and use tax) as either gross or net in the accounting policies included
in the notes
to the financial statements. EITF 06-3 became effective beginning in the second quarter of
2007. The Company continues to report revenues net of sales and use tax imposed on the related
transaction.
In September 2006, the Securities and Exchange Commission issued Staff Accounting Bulletin No.
108 (SAB No. 108), Considering the Effects of Prior Year Misstatements when Quantifying
Misstatements in Current Year Financial Statements. The guidance in SAB No. 108 requires companies
to base their materiality evaluations on all relevant quantitative and qualitative factors. This
involves quantifying the impact of correcting all misstatements, including both the carryover and
reversing effects of prior year misstatements, on the current year financial statements. The
implementation of SAB No.
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108, which became effective beginning in the first quarter of 2007, did
not have any impact on the Companys evaluation as the Company was substantially following guidance
provided in SAB No. 108.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In June 2006, the FASB issued FASB Financial Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertain
Tax Positions (FIN 48). FIN 48 provides guidance on the accounting for and disclosure of tax
positions accounted for in accordance with SFAS No. 109. FIN 48 requires that the effects of a tax
position be initially recognized when it is more likely than not (which is defined as a greater
than 50 percent chance) that the position will be sustained upon examination by the taxing
authorities. In addition, FIN 48 requires additional disclosures regarding tax positions. FIN 48 is
effective for the Company beginning in fiscal 2008. The Company is presently assessing the impact
of FIN 48 on the Companys consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows.
In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (SFAS No. 157).
SFAS No. 157 was issued to provide guidance and consistency for comparability in fair value
measurements and for expanded disclosures about fair value measurements. The Company does not
anticipate that SFAS No. 157 will have an impact on the Companys consolidated financial position,
results of operations or disclosures in the Companys financial statements. SFAS No. 157 will be
effective beginning in 2009.
In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 158, Employers Accounting for Defined Benefit
Pension and Other Postretirement Plans an amendment of FASB Statements No. 87, 88, 106, and 132
(R) (SFAS No. 158). SFAS No. 158 requires an employer to recognize the overfunded or underfunded
status of a defined benefit postretirement plan as an asset or liability in its statement of
financial position and to recognize changes in that funded status in the year in which the changes
occur through comprehensive income. SFAS No. 158 also requires an employer to measure the funded
status of a plan as of the date of its year end statement of financial position. The Company does
not anticipate that SFAS No. 158 will have a material impact on its financial position and results
of operations. SFAS No. 158 will be effective as of October 31, 2007.
In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets
and Financial Liabilities including an amendment of FASB Statement No. 115 (SFAS 159). SFAS
159 was issued to permit entities to choose to measure many financial instruments and certain other
items at fair value. The fair value option established by this SFAS 159 permits entities to choose
to measure eligible items at fair value at specified election dates and includes presentation and
disclosure requirements designed to facilitate comparisons between entities that choose different
measurement attributes for similar types of assets and liabilities. The Company does not anticipate
that SFAS No. 159 will have an impact on the Companys consolidated financial position, results of
operations or disclosures in the Companys financial statements. SFAS No. 159 will be effective
beginning in 2009.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
The preparation of consolidated financial statements requires the Company to make estimates
and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, sales and expenses. On an
ongoing basis, the Company evaluates its estimates, including those related to self-insurance
reserves, allowance for doubtful accounts, sales allowance, valuation allowance for the net
deferred income tax asset,
estimate of useful life of intangible assets, impairment of goodwill and other intangibles, and
contingencies and litigation liabilities. The Company bases its estimates on historical experience
and various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the
results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and
liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may differ materially
from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.
The Company believes the following critical accounting policies govern its more significant
judgments and estimates used in the preparation of its consolidated financial statements.
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Self-Insurance Reserves. Certain insurable risks such as general liability, automobile
property damage and workers compensation are self-insured by the Company. However, commercial
policies are obtained to provide coverage for certain risk exposures subject to specified limits.
Accruals for claims under the Companys self-insurance program are recorded on a claims-incurred
basis. The Company periodically evaluates its estimated claim costs and liabilities and accrues
self-insurance reserves to its best estimate.
Additionally, management monitors new claims and claim development to assess the adequacy of
the insurance reserves. The estimated future charge is intended to reflect the recent experience
and trends. Trend analysis is complex and highly subjective. The interpretation of trends requires
the knowledge of all factors affecting the trends that may or may not be reflective of adverse
developments (e.g., changes in regulatory requirements and changes in reserving methodology). If
the trends suggest that the frequency or severity of claims incurred has increased, the Company
might be required to record additional expenses for self-insurance liabilities. Management also
uses the information from its evaluations to develop insurance rates for each operation, expressed
per $100 of exposure (labor and revenue).
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts. Trade accounts receivable arise from services provided to the
Companys customers and are generally due and payable on terms varying from receipt of the invoice
to net thirty days. The Company records an allowance for doubtful accounts to provide for losses on
accounts receivable due to customers inability to pay. The allowance is typically estimated based
on an analysis of the historical rate of credit losses or write-offs (due to a customer bankruptcy
or failure of a former customer to pay) and specific customer concerns. The accuracy of the
estimate is dependent on the future rate of credit losses being consistent with the historical
rate. Changes in the financial condition of customers or adverse developments in negotiations or
legal proceedings to obtain payment could result in the actual loss exceeding the estimated
allowance. If the rate of future credit losses is greater than the historical rate, then the
allowance for doubtful accounts may not be sufficient to provide for actual credit losses.
Alternatively, if the rate of future credit losses is less than the historical rate, then the
allowance for doubtful accounts will be in excess of actual credit losses. The Company does not
believe that it has any material exposure due to either industry or regional concentrations of
credit risk.
Sales Allowance. Sales allowance is an estimate for losses on customer receivables resulting
from customer credits (e.g., vacancy credits for fixed-price contracts, customer discounts, job
cancellations and breakage cost). The sales allowance estimate is based on an analysis of the
historical rate of sales adjustments (credit memos, net of re-bills). The accuracy of the estimate
is dependent on the rate of future sales adjustments being consistent with the historical rate. If
the rate of future sales adjustments is greater than the historical rate, then the sales allowance
may not be sufficient to provide for actual sales adjustments. Alternatively, if the rate of future
sales adjustments is less than the historical rate, then the sales allowance will be in excess of
actual sales adjustments.
Deferred Income Tax Asset and Valuation Allowance. Deferred income taxes reflect the impact of
temporary differences between the amount of assets and liabilities recognized for financial
reporting purposes and such amounts recognized for tax purposes. These deferred taxes are measured
using tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary
differences are expected to be recovered or settled. If the enacted rates in future years differ
from the rates expected to apply, an adjustment of the net deferred tax assets will be required.
Additionally, if management determines it is more likely than not that a portion of the net
deferred tax asset will not be realized, a valuation allowance is recorded. At April 30, 2007, the
net deferred tax asset was $87.9 million, net of a
$1.5 million valuation allowance related to state net operating loss carryforwards. Should future
income be less than anticipated, the net deferred tax asset may not be fully recoverable.
Other Intangible Assets Other Than Goodwill. The Company performs valuations of intangible
assets acquired in business acquisitions. Acquired customer relationship intangible assets are
being amortized using the sum-of-the-years-digits method over their useful lives consistent with
the estimated useful life considerations used in the determination of their fair values. The
accelerated method of amortization reflects the pattern in which the economic benefits of the
customer relationship intangible asset are expected to be realized. Trademarks and trade names are
being amortized over their useful
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lives using the straight-line method. Other intangible assets,
consisting principally of contract rights, are being amortized over the contract periods using the
straight-line method. At least annually, in the fourth quarter, the Company evaluates the remaining
useful lives of its intangible assets to determine whether events and circumstances warrant a
revision to the remaining period of amortization. If the estimate of an assets remaining useful
life changes, the remaining carrying amount of the intangible asset would be amortized over the
revised remaining useful life. In addition, the remaining unamortized book value of intangibles is
reviewed for impairment in accordance with SFAS No. 144, Accounting for the Impairment or Disposal
of Long-lived Assets (SFAS No. 144). The first step of an impairment test under SFAS No. 144 is
a comparison of the future cash flows, undiscounted, to the remaining book value of the intangible.
If the future cash flows are insufficient to recover the remaining book value, a fair value of the
asset, depending on its size, will be independently or internally determined and compared to the
book value to determine if an impairment exists.
Goodwill. In accordance with SFAS No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangibles (SFAS No. 142)
goodwill is not amortized. The Company performs goodwill impairment tests on at least an annual
basis, in the fourth quarter, using the two-step process prescribed in SFAS No. 142. The first step
is to evaluate for potential impairment by comparing the reporting units fair value with its book
value. If the first step indicates potential impairment, the required second step allocates the
fair value of the reporting unit to its assets and liabilities, including recognized and
unrecognized intangibles. If the implied fair value of the reporting units goodwill is lower than
its carrying amount, goodwill is impaired and written down to its implied fair value. As of April
30, 2007, no impairment of the Companys goodwill carrying value has been indicated.
Contingencies and Litigation. ABM and certain of its subsidiaries have been named defendants
in certain proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business, including certain environmental
matters and wage and hour claims. Litigation outcomes are often difficult to predict and often are
resolved over long periods of time. Estimating probable losses requires the analysis of multiple
possible outcomes that often depend on judgments about potential actions by third parties. Loss
contingencies are recorded as liabilities in the consolidated financial statements when it is both:
(1) probable or known that a liability has been incurred and (2) the amount of the loss is
reasonably estimable. If the reasonable estimate of the loss is a range and no amount within the
range is a better estimate, the minimum amount of the range is recorded as a liability. So long as
the Company believes that a loss in litigation is not probable, then no liability will be recorded
unless the parties agree upon a settlement, which may occur because the Company wishes to avoid the
costs of litigation.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
The Company does not issue or invest in financial instruments or their derivatives for trading
or speculative purposes. Substantially all of the operations of the Company are conducted in the
United States, and, as such, are not subject to material foreign currency exchange rate risk. At
April 30, 2007, the Company had no outstanding long-term debt. Although the Companys assets
included $98.7 million in cash and cash equivalents at April 30, 2007, market rate risk associated
with changing interest rates in the United States was not material.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
a. Disclosure Controls and Procedures. As required by paragraph (b) of Rules 13a-15 or 15d-15
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the Exchange Act), the Companys principal executive
officer and principal financial officer evaluated the Companys disclosure controls and procedures
(as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Exchange Act) as of the end of the period
covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q. Based on this evaluation, these officers concluded
that as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, these disclosure
controls and procedures were adequate to ensure that the information required to be disclosed by
the Company in reports it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed,
summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the Securities
and Exchange Commission and include controls
32
and procedures designed to ensure that such
information is accumulated and communicated to the Companys management, including the Companys
principal executive officer and principal financial officer, to allow timely decisions regarding
required disclosure. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of
controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues, if any, within the Company have
been detected. These inherent limitations include the realities that judgments in decision-making
can be faulty and that breakdowns can occur because of simple error or mistake.
b. Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. There were no changes in the
Companys internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended April 30, 2007 that
have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Companys internal
control over financial reporting.
PART II.OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
The Company is involved in various claims and legal proceedings of a nature considered normal
to its business, as well as from time to time in additional matters. The Company records accruals
for contingencies when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount can be
reasonably estimated. These accruals are adjusted periodically as assessments change or additional
information becomes available.
The Company is a defendant in the following purported class action suits related to alleged
violations of federal or California wage-and-hour laws: (1) The consolidated cases of Augustus,
Hall and Davis v. American Commercial Security Services (ACSS) filed July 12, 2005, in the
Superior Court of California, Los Angeles County (L.A. Superior Ct.); (2) Augustus and Hernandez
v. ACSS filed on February 23, 2006, in L.A. Superior Ct.; (3) Bucio, Morales and Salcedo v. ABM
Janitorial Services filed on April 7, 2006, in the Superior Court of California, County of San
Francisco; (4) the recently consolidated cases of Batiz v. ACSS and Heine v. ACSS, filed on June 7,
2006 and August 9, 2006, respectively, in the U.S. District Court of California, Central District;
(5) Martinez, Lopez, Rodriguez and Godoy v. ABM Janitorial Services filed on November 28, 2006 in
L.A. Superior Ct (6) Joaquin Diaz v. Ampco System Parking filed on December 5, 2006, in L.A.
Superior Ct and (7) Castellanos v. ABM Industries filed on April 5, 2007, in U.S. District Court of
California, Central District. The named plaintiffs in these lawsuits are current or former
employees of ABM subsidiaries who allege, among other things, that they were required to work off
the clock, were not paid for all overtime and were not provided work breaks or other benefits. The
plaintiffs generally seek unspecified monetary damages, injunctive relief, or both. The Company
believes it has meritorious defenses to these claims and intends to continue to vigorously defend
itself on claims not settled. On April 25, 2007, a settlement was reached in Augustus and Hernandez
v. ACSS. The Company has established a liability of $1.7 million in accordance with this
settlement, which remains subject to court approval.
As described in more detail in Note 6 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in this
quarterly report on Form 10-Q, the Company self-insures certain insurable risks and, based on its
periodic evaluations of estimated claim costs and liabilities, accrues self-insurance reserves to
the Companys best estimate. One such evaluation, completed in November 2004, indicated adverse
developments in the insurance reserves that were primarily related to workers compensation claims
in the state of California during the four-year period ended October 31, 2003 and resulted in the
Company recording a charge of $17.2 million in the fourth
quarter of 2004. The Company believes a substantial portion of the
$17.2 million, as well as other cost incurred by the Company in
its insurance claims was related to poor claims management by a third
party administrator that no longer performs these services for the
Company. The Company believes
that poor claims administration in certain other states, particularly New York, led to higher costs
for the Company. The Company has filed a claim against its former third party administrator for its
damages related to claims mismanagement. The Company is actively pursuing this claim, which is
subject to arbitration in accordance with the rules of the American Arbitration Association. The
three-person arbitration panel has been designated and discovery is underway, including examination
of a sample of claims by insurance experts.
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In August 2005, ABM filed an action for declaratory relief, breach of contract and breach
of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing in U.S. District Court in The Northern
District of California against its insurance carriers, Zurich American Insurance Company (Zurich
American) and National Union Fire Insurance Company (National Union) relating to the carriers
failure to provide coverage for ABM and one of its Parking subsidiaries. In September 2006, the
Company settled its claims against Zurich American for $400,000. Zurich American had provided
$850,000 in coverage. In September 2006, the Company lost a motion for summary adjudication filed
by National Union on the issue of the duty to defend. The Company has appealed that ruling and
filed its reply brief in March 2007. ABMs claim includes bad faith allegations for National
Unions breach of its duty to defend the Company in litigation with IAH-JFK Airport Parking Co.,
LLC. In early 2006, ABM paid $6.3 million in settlement costs in the IAH-JFK litigation and seeks
to recover $5.3 million of these settlement costs and legal fees from National Union.
While the Company accrues amounts it believes are adequate to address any liabilities related
to litigation that the Company believes will result in a probable loss, the ultimate resolution of
such matters is always uncertain. It is possible that litigation brought against the Company in the
future could have a material adverse impact on its financial condition and results of operations.
At April 30, 2007, the Companys contingent loss reserves for legal proceedings aggregated $2.2
million.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
Factors That May Affect Future Results
(Cautionary Statements Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995)
The disclosure and analysis in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contain some forward-looking
statements that set forth anticipated results based on managements plans and assumptions. From
time to time, the Company also provides forward-looking statements in other written materials
released to the public, as well as oral forward-looking statements. Such statements give the
Companys current expectations or forecasts of future events; they do not relate strictly to
historical or current facts. In particular, these include statements relating to future actions,
future performance or results of current and anticipated sales efforts, expenses, and the outcome
of contingencies and other uncertainties, such as legal proceedings, and financial results.
Management tries, wherever possible, to identify such statements by using words such as
anticipate, believe, estimate, expect, intend, plan, project and similar expressions.
Set forth below are factors that the Company thinks, individually or in the aggregate, could
cause the Companys actual results to differ materially from past results or those anticipated,
estimated or projected. The Company notes these factors for investors as permitted by the Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Investors should understand that it is not possible to
predict or identify all such factors. Consequently, the following should not be considered to be a
complete list of all potential risks or uncertainties.
The Companys technology environment may be inadequate to support growth. Although the
Company employs a centralized accounting system, the Company relies on a number of legacy
information technology systems, particularly its payroll system, as well as manual processes, to
conduct
its operations. These systems and processes may be unable to provide adequate support for the
business and create excessive reliance upon manual rather than system controls. Use of the legacy
payroll systems could result, for instance, in delays in meeting payroll obligations, in difficulty
calculating and tracking appropriate governmental withholding and other payroll regulatory
obligations, and in higher internal and external expenses to work around these systems.
Additionally, the current technology environment may be unable to support the integration of
acquired businesses and anticipated internal growth. Effective October 2006, the Company entered
into an outsourcing agreement with IBM to provide information technology infrastructure and
services. The Company is implementing a new payroll and human resources information system, and
upgrading its accounting system. The upgrade of the accounting system will include the
consolidation of multiple databases, the potential replacement of custom systems and business
process redesign to facilitate the implementation of shared-service
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functions across the Company.
In addition to the risk of potential failure in each project, supporting multiple concurrent
projects may result in resource constraints and the inability to complete projects on schedule. The
Company may also experience problems in transitioning to the new systems and/or additional
expenditures may be required after the projects are completed. IBM supports the current technology
environment for ABM and assists the Company in selecting new technology and upgrading current
technology. While the Company believes that IBMs experience and expertise will lead to
improvements in its technology environment, the risks associated with outsourcing include the
dependence upon a third party for essential aspects of the Companys business and risks to the
security and integrity of the Companys data in the hands of third parties. The Company may also
have potentially less control over costs associated with necessary systems when they are supported
by a third party, as well as potentially less responsiveness from vendors than employees.
Transition to a Shared Services Center could create disruption in functions affected. The
Company has historically performed functions such as regional accounting, accounts payable,
accounts receivable collection, and payroll in a decentralized manner through regional accounting
centers in its businesses. In 2007, the Company is beginning the consolidation of these functions
in a Shared Services Center in Houston, Texas. The consolidation will occur first in certain
accounting functions for the Janitorial Division and over the next two years other functions and
additional business units will be moved to the Shared Services Center. The timing of the
consolidation of different functions is tied to the upgrade of the Companys accounting systems and
implementation of a new payroll system and human resources information system. In addition to the
risks associated with technology changes, the Shared Services Center implementation could lead to
the turnover of personnel with critical information, and thus in addition to the costs associated
with replacing these employees, it could impede the Companys ability to bill its customers and
collect receivables and might cause customer dissatisfaction associated with an inability to
respond to questions about billings and other information until new employees can be retained and
fully trained. Because the consolidation of functions in the Shared Services Center is tied to the
upgrade of the Companys accounting system and implementation of a new payroll system and human
resources information system, delays in the implementation of the technology changes would lead to
delays in the Companys ability to realize the benefits associated with the Shared Services Center.
A change in the frequency or severity of claims against the Company, a deterioration in claims
management, the cancellation or non-renewal of the Companys primary insurance policies, or a
change in our customers insurance needs could adversely affect the Companys results. Many
customers, particularly institutional owners and large property management companies, prefer to do
business with contractors, such as the Company, with significant financial resources, who can
provide substantial insurance coverage. In fact, many of our clients choose to obtain insurance
coverage for their risks associated with our services by being named as additional insureds under
our master liability insurance policies and by seeking contractual indemnification for any damages
associated with our services. In addition, pursuant to our management and service contracts, we
charge certain clients an allocated portion of our insurance-related costs, including workers
compensation insurance, at rates that, because of the scale of our operations and claims
experience, we believe are competitive. A material change in insurance costs due to a change in the
number of claims, claims costs or premiums could have a material effect on our operating income.
While the Company attempts to establish adequate self-insurance reserves, unanticipated increases
in the frequency or severity of claims against the Company would have an adverse financial impact.
Also, where the Company self-insures, a deterioration
in claims management, whether by the Company or by a third party claims administrator, could
lead to mismanagement of claims thereby increasing claim costs, particularly in the workers
compensation area. In addition, catastrophic uninsured claims against the Company or the inability
or refusal of the Companys insurance carriers to pay otherwise insured claims would have a
material adverse financial impact on the Company. Furthermore, should the Company be unable to
renew its umbrella and other commercial insurance policies at competitive rates, it would have an
adverse impact on the Companys business.
A change in estimated claims costs could affect the Companys results. The Company
periodically evaluates its estimated claim costs and liabilities to ensure that its self-insurance
reserves are appropriate. Additionally, management monitors new claims and claims development to
assess the
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adequacy of the insurance reserves. Trend analysis is complex and highly subjective. The
interpretation of trends requires the knowledge of all factors affecting the trends that may or may
not be reflective of adverse developments (e.g., changes in regulatory requirements and changes in
reserving methodology). If the trends suggest that the frequency or severity of claims incurred has
increased, the Company might be required to record additional expenses for self-insurance
liabilities. In addition, variations in estimates that cause changes in the Companys insurance
reserves may not always be related to changes in its claims experience. Changes in insurance
reserves as a result of a review can cause swings in operating results that are unrelated to the
Companys ongoing business. In addition, because of the time required for the analysis, the Company
may not learn of a deterioration in claims, particularly claims administered by a third party,
until additional costs have been incurred or are projected. Because the Company bases its pricing
in part on its estimated insurance costs, the Companys prices could be higher or lower than they
otherwise might be if better information were available resulting in a competitive disadvantage in
the former case and reduced margins or unprofitable contracts in the latter.
Acquisition activity could slow or be unsuccessful. A significant portion of the Companys
historic growth has come through acquisitions and the Company expects to continue to acquire
businesses in the future as part of its growth strategy. A slowdown in acquisitions could lead to a
slower growth rate. Because new contracts frequently involve start-up costs, sales associated with
acquired operations generally have higher margins than new sales associated with internal growth.
Therefore, a slowdown in acquisition activity could lead to constant or lower margins, as well as
lower revenue growth. There can be no assurance that any acquisition that the Company makes in the
future will provide the Company with the benefits that were anticipated when entering the
transaction. The process of integrating an acquired business may create unforeseen difficulties and
expenses. In addition, the Companys announced strategy of international growth will entail new
risks associated with currency fluctuations, international economic fluctuations, and language and
cultural differences. The areas in which the Company may face risks in the United States and
internationally include:
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Diversion of management time and focus from operating the business to acquisition
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The need to implement or improve internal controls, procedures and policies appropriate
for a public company at businesses that prior to the acquisition lacked these controls,
procedures and policies; |
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The need to integrate acquired businesses accounting, management information, human
resources and other administrative systems to permit effective management; |
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Inability to maintain relationships with customers of the acquired business; |
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The Company could experience labor disputes that could lead to loss of sales or expense
variations. At April 30, 2007, approximately 39% of the Companys employees were subject to
various local collective bargaining agreements. Some collective bargaining agreements will expire
or become subject to renegotiation during fiscal year 2007. In addition, the Company is facing a
number of union organizing drives. When one or more of the Companys major collective bargaining
agreements becomes subject to renegotiation or when the Company faces union organizing drives, the
Company and the union
may disagree on important issues which, in turn, could lead to a strike, work slowdown or other job
actions at one or more of the Companys locations. In a market where the Company and a number of
major competitors are unionized but other competitors are not unionized, the Company could lose
customers to competitors who are not unionized. A strike, work slowdown or other job action could
in some cases disrupt the Company from providing its services, resulting in reduced revenue. If
declines in customer service occur or if the Companys customers are targeted for sympathy strikes
by other unionized workers, contract cancellations could result. The result of negotiating a first
time agreement or renegotiating an existing collective bargaining agreement could be a substantial
increase in labor and benefits expenses that the Company could be unable to pass through to its
customers for some period of time, if at all.
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A decline in commercial office building occupancy and rental rates could affect the Companys
Sales and profitability. The Companys Sales directly depend on commercial real estate occupancy
levels. Decreases in occupancy levels reduce demand and also create pricing pressures on building
maintenance and other services provided by the Company. In certain geographic areas and service
segments, the Companys most profitable Sales are known as tag jobs, which are services performed
for tenants in buildings in which it performs building services for the property owner or
management company. A decline in occupancy rates could result in a decline in fees paid by
landlords, as well as tenant work, which would lower Sales and margins. In addition, in those areas
of its business where the Companys workers are unionized, decreases in Sales can be accompanied by
relative increases in labor costs if the Company is obligated by collective bargaining agreements
to retain workers with seniority and consequently higher compensation levels and cannot pass
through these costs to customers.
The financial difficulties or bankruptcy of one or more of the Companys major customers could
adversely affect results. The Companys ability to collect its accounts receivable and future Sales
depend, in part, on the financial strength of its customers. The Company estimates an allowance for
accounts it does not consider collectible and this allowance adversely impacts profitability. In
the event customers experience financial difficulty, and particularly if bankruptcy results,
profitability is further impacted by the Companys failure to collect accounts receivable in excess
of the estimated allowance. Additionally, the Companys future Sales would be reduced by the loss
of these customers.
The Companys success depends on its ability to preserve its long-term relationships with its
customers. The Companys contracts with its customers can generally be terminated upon relatively
short notice. However, the business associated with long-term relationships is generally more
profitable than that from short-term relationships because the Company incurs start-up costs with
many new contracts, particularly for training, operating equipment and uniforms. Once these costs
are expensed or fully depreciated over the appropriate periods, the underlying contracts become
more profitable. Therefore, the Companys loss of long-term customers could have an adverse impact
on its profitability even if the Company generates equivalent Sales from new customers.
The Company is subject to intense competition that can constrain its ability to gain business
and its profitability. The Company believes that each aspect of its business is highly competitive,
and that such competition is based primarily on price and quality of service. The Company provides
nearly all its services under contracts originally obtained through competitive bidding. The low
cost of entry to the facility services business has led to strongly competitive markets consisting
primarily of regional and local owner-operated companies, with particularly intense competition in
the janitorial business in the Southeast and South Central regions of the United States. The
Company also competes with the operating divisions of a few large, diversified facility services
and manufacturing companies on a national basis. Indirectly, the Company competes with building
owners and tenants that can perform internally one or more of the services provided by the Company.
These building owners and tenants have a competitive advantage in locations where the Companys
services are subject to sales tax and internal operations are not. Furthermore, competitors may
have lower costs because privately owned companies operating in a limited geographic area may have
significantly lower labor and overhead costs. These strong competitive pressures could inhibit the
Companys success in bidding for profitable business and
its ability to increase prices even as costs rise, thereby reducing margins. Further, if the
Companys Sales decline, the Company may not be able to reduce its expenses correspondingly.
An increase in costs that the Company cannot pass on to customers could affect profitability.
The Company negotiates many contracts under which its customers agree to pay certain costs at rates
set by the Company, particularly workers compensation and other insurance coverage where the
Company self insures much of its risk. If the Companys actual costs exceed the rates set by the
Company, then the Companys profitability may decline unless it can negotiate increases in these
rates. In addition, if the Companys costs, particularly workers compensation and other insurance
costs, exceed those of its competitors, the Company may lose business unless it establishes rates
that do not fully cover its costs.
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Natural disasters or acts of terrorism could disrupt the Company in providing services.
Storms, earthquakes, or other natural disasters or acts of terrorism may result in reduced Sales or
property damage. Disasters may also cause economic dislocations throughout the country. In
addition, natural disasters or acts of terrorism may increase the volatility of the Companys
results, either due to increased costs caused by the disaster with partial or no corresponding
compensation from customers, or, alternatively, increased Sales and profitability related to tag
jobs, special projects and other higher margin work necessitated by the disaster. In addition, a
significant portion of the Companys Parking Sales is tied to the numbers of airline passengers and
hotel guests and Parking results could be adversely affected if people curtail business and
personal travel.
The Company incurs significant accounting and other control costs that reduce its
profitability. As a publicly traded corporation, the Company incurs certain costs to comply with
regulatory requirements. If regulatory requirements were to become more stringent or if controls
thought to be effective later fail, the Company may be forced to make additional expenditures, the
amounts of which could be material. Most of the Companys competitors are privately owned so its
accounting and control costs can be a competitive disadvantage for the Company. Should the
Companys Sales decline or if the Company is unsuccessful at increasing prices to cover higher
expenditures for internal controls and audits, its costs associated with regulatory compliance will
rise as a percentage of Sales.
Other issues and uncertainties may include:
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litigation to which the Company is subject; |
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Legislation or other governmental action that detrimentally impacts the Companys
expenses or reduces sales by adversely affecting the Companys customers; |
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A reduction or revocation of the Companys line of credit that could increase interest
expense and the cost of capital; |
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could adversely impact the results of the Companys Lighting segment; and |
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executives that adversely affects customer retention or day-to-day management of the
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The Company believes that it has the human and financial resources for business success, but
future profit and cash flow can be adversely (or advantageously) influenced by a number of factors,
including those listed above, any and all of which are inherently difficult to forecast. The
Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update forward-looking statements, whether as a result
of new information, future events or otherwise.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
On December 12, 2006, ABMs Board of Directors authorized the purchase of up to 2,000,000
shares of ABMs outstanding common stock at any time through October 31, 2006. No stock repurchases
were made in the second quarter of 2007.
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
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ending at the annual meeting in the year 2010: Luke S. Helms, Henry L. Kotkins, Jr. and
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Henry L. Kotkins, Jr. |
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Item 6. Exhibits
See Exhibit Index.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements 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.
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ABM Industries Incorporated |
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June 8, 2007
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/s/ George B. Sundby
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Executive Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer
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Principal Financial Officer and
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Bylaws, as amended May 30, 2007 |
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Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Rule
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Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Rule
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Certifications pursuant to Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Rule 13a-14(b) or 15d-14(b) and 18
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EXHIBIT 3.2
ABM INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED
BYLAWS
As Amended May 30, 2007
ARTICLE I
OFFICES
Section 1.1. Registered Office. The registered office shall be located in the City of Wilmington,
County of New Castle, State of Delaware.
Section 1.2. Other Offices. The Corporation may also have offices at such other places both within
and without the State of Delaware as the Board of Directors may from time to time determine or the
business of the Corporation may require.
ARTICLE II
MEETINGS OF STOCKHOLDERS
Section 2.1. Place of Meeting. All meetings of stockholders shall be held at the principal
executive office of the Corporation or at any other place, either within or without the State of
Delaware, as may be designated by the Board of Directors.
Section 2.2. Annual Meeting. The annual meeting of stockholders shall be held on such date and at
such time as the Board of Directors may designate. At each annual meeting the stockholders shall
elect directors to succeed those whose terms expire in that year and to serve until their
successors are elected, and shall transact such other business as may properly be brought before
the meeting.
Section 2.3. Notice of Shareholder Meetings. Written notice of an annual or special meeting shall
be given to each stockholder entitled to vote, not less than ten nor more than sixty days prior to
the meeting. If mailed, such notice shall be deemed to be given when deposited in the mail,
postage pre-paid, directed to the stockholder at his or her address as it appears on the records of
the Corporation.
Section 2.4. Business at Annual Meetings. At an annual meeting of stockholders, only such business
shall be conducted as shall have been brought properly before the
meeting to be properly brought before an annual meeting, business must be (a) specified in the notice of
meeting (or any supplement thereto) given by or at the direction of the Board of Directors, (b)
otherwise properly brought before the meeting by or at the direction of the Board of Directors, or
(c) otherwise properly brought before the meeting by a stockholder. For business to be properly
brought before an annual meeting by a stockholder (other than the nomination of a person for
election as a director, which is governed by Section 3.7 of these Bylaws), the stockholder
must have given timely notice in writing
to the Secretary of the Corporation. To be timely, a stockholders notice must be delivered to
or mailed and received, at the principal executive offices of the Corporation not
less than 60 days prior to the first anniversary of the date on which the Corporation first mailed
its proxy materials for the preceding years annual meeting of stockholders; provided, however,
that in the event that the date of the meeting is advanced by more than 30 days or delayed by more
than 60 days from such meetings anniversary date, notice by the stockholder must be received not
later than the close of business on the later of the 60th day prior to such date of mailing of
proxy materials or the 10th day following the day on which public announcement of the date of the
annual meeting is first made. Such stockholders notice shall set forth as to each matter the
stockholder proposes to bring before the annual meeting (i) a brief description of the business to
be brought before the annual meeting and the reasons for conducting such business at such meeting;
(ii) the name and address, as they appear on the Corporations books, of the stockholder proposing
such business, and the name and address of the beneficial owner, if any, on whose behalf the
proposal is made; (iii) the class and number of shares of the Corporations stock which are
beneficially owned by the stockholder, and by the beneficial owner, if any, on whose behalf the
proposal is made; and (iv) any material interest of the stockholder, and of the beneficial owner,
if any, on whose behalf the proposal is made, in such business. For purposes of these Bylaws,
public announcement shall mean disclosure in a press release reported by the Dow Jones News
Service, Associated Press or comparable news service or in a document publicly filed by the
Corporation with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to Section 13, 14 or 15(b) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange Act). Notwithstanding anything in
these Bylaws to the contrary, no business shall be conducted at an annual meeting except in
accordance with the procedures set forth in this Bylaw. The chairman of the meeting may, if the
facts warrant, determine that the business was not properly brought before the meeting; and if the
chairman should so determine, the chairman shall so declare to the meeting, and any such business
not properly brought before the meeting shall not be transacted.
Section 2.5. Special Meetings. Special meetings of the stockholders, for any purpose or purposes,
may be called at any time by the Board of Directors, or by a committee of the Board of Directors
that has been duly designated by the Board of Directors and whose power and authority, as provided
in a resolution of the Board of Directors, include the power to call such meetings, but such
special meetings may not be called by any other person or persons. The business transacted at any
special meeting of stockholders shall be limited to the purposes stated in the notice.
Section 2.6. List of Stockholders. The officer who has charge of the stock ledger of the
Corporation shall prepare and make, at least ten days before every meeting of stockholders, a
complete list of stockholders entitled to vote at the meeting, arranged in alphabetical order, and
showing the address of the stockholder and the number of shares registered in the name of each
stockholder. Such list shall be open to the examination of any stockholder, for any purpose
germane to the meeting, during ordinary business hours, for a period of at least ten days prior to
the meeting, either at a place within the city where the meeting is to be held, or, if not so
specified, at the place where the meeting is
to be held. The list shall also be produced and kept at the time and place of the meeting during
the entire meeting, and may be inspected by any stockholder who is present.
Section 2.7. Conduct of Meetings. The Board of Directors may adopt by resolution such rules or
regulations for the conduct of meetings of stockholders as it shall deem appropriate. Except to
the extent inconsistent with such rules and regulations as adopted by the Board of Directors, the
chair of any meeting of shareholders shall have the right and authority to prescribe such rules,
regulations and procedures and to do all such acts as, in the judgment of such chair, are
appropriate for the proper conduct of the meeting. Unless and to the extent determined by the
Board of Directors or the chair of the meeting, meetings of stockholders shall not be required to
be held in accordance with rules of parliamentary procedure.
Section 2.8. Presiding Officer and Secretary. The chairman of the Board of Directors if present,
calls the meetings of the stockholders to order and shall act as the presiding officer thereof.
The secretary of the Corporation, if present, shall act as secretary of all meetings of the
stockholders. In the absence of the secretary, an assistant secretary if present shall act as
secretary of the meetings of the stockholders. In the absence of the secretary or any assistant
secretary, the presiding officer may appoint a person to act as secretary of such meeting.
Section 2.9. Adjourned Meetings and Notice. Any stockholders meeting, annual or special, whether
or not a quorum is present, may be adjourned from time to time by the vote of a majority of the
shares represented either in person or by proxy, but in the absence of a quorum, no other business
may be transacted at such meeting, except as provided in Section 2.10 of these bylaws. When a
stockholders meeting is adjourned to another time or place, notice of the adjourned meeting need
not be given if the time and place are announced at the meeting at which the adjournment is taken;
except that if the adjournment is for more than thirty days or if after the adjournment a new
record date is fixed for the adjourned meeting, notice of the adjourned meeting shall be given to
each stockholder of record entitled to vote. At the adjourned meeting, the Corporation may
transact any business which might have been transacted at the original meeting.
Section 2.10. Quorum. The holders of a majority of the shares issued and outstanding and entitled
to vote, present in person or represented by proxy, shall constitute a quorum at all meetings of
the stockholders for the transaction of business except as otherwise provided by statute or by the
certificate of incorporation.
Section 2.11. Voting. At all stockholders meetings for elections or votes for any purpose, there
must be a quorum present. All elections for directors shall be determined by a plurality of the
votes cast. Except as may otherwise be required by law, by the rules or regulations of any stock
exchange on which the securities of the Corporation are listed, or by the Certificate of
Incorporation, all other matters shall be decided by a majority of the votes cast affirmatively or
negatively. The stockholders present at a duly called or held meeting at which a quorum is present
may continue to do business until
adjournment, notwithstanding the withdrawal of enough stockholders to leave less than a quorum.
Section 2.12. Voting Rights. Except as otherwise provided in the certificate of incorporation and
subject to Section 8.4 of these bylaws, each stockholder shall be entitled to one vote, in person
or by proxy, for each share of capital stock having voting power held by such stockholder, but no
proxy shall be voted or acted upon after three years from its date, unless the proxy provides for a
longer period. Any holder of shares entitled to vote on any matter may vote part of the shares in
favor of the proposal and refrain from voting the remaining shares or vote them against the
proposal, other than elections to office but, if the stockholder fails to specify the number of
shares such stockholder is voting affirmatively, it shall be conclusively presumed that the
stockholders approving vote is with respect to all shares said stockholder is entitled to vote.
Section 2.13. Stockholder Action and Waiver of Notice. Any action required or permitted to be taken
by the stockholders must be effected at a duly called annual or special meeting of such holders and
may not be effected by any consent in writing by such holders. Attendance of a person at a meeting
shall constitute a waiver of notice of such meeting, except when a person objects, at the beginning
of the meeting, to the transaction of any business because the meeting is not lawfully called or
convened; provided, that attendance at a meeting is not a waiver of any right to object to the
consideration of matters required by law or these bylaws to be included in the notice but not so
included if such objection is expressly made at the meeting.
Section 2.14. Confidential Voting.
(a) Proxies and ballots that identify the votes of specific stockholders shall be kept in absolute
confidence by the tabulators and the inspectors of election unless (i) there is an opposing
solicitation with respect to the election or removal of Directors, (ii) disclosure is required by
applicable law, (iii) a stockholder expressly requests or otherwise authorizes disclosure of the
vote(s) cast by that stockholder, or (iv) the Corporation concludes in good faith that a bona fide
dispute exists as to the authenticity of one or more proxies, ballots or votes, or as to the
accuracy of any tabulation of such proxies, ballots or votes. Otherwise, no person, group or entity
(including but not limited to any past, present or prospective director, officer, employee, agent
or stockholder of the Corporation) shall be shown, told or given any information about the vote(s)
cast by any specific stockholder.
(b) Comments written on proxies, consents or ballots shall be transcribed and provided to the
secretary of the Corporation with the name and address of the stockholder. The vote of the
stockholder shall not be disclosed at the time any such comment is provided to the secretary except
where such vote is included in the comment or disclosure is necessary, in the opinion of the
inspector, for an understanding of the comment.
(c) The tabulators and inspectors of election and any authorized agents or other persons engaged in
the receipt, count and tabulation of proxies and ballots shall be advised of this Bylaw and
instructed to comply herewith.
(d) The inspectors of election shall certify, to the best of their knowledge based on due inquiry,
that proxies and ballots have been kept in confidence as required by this Section 2.14.
(e) Nothing in this Bylaw shall prohibit the inspector from making available to the Corporation,
during the period prior to any annual or special meeting, information as to which stockholders have
not voted and periodic status reports on the aggregate vote.
ARTICLE III
DIRECTORS
Section 3.1. Number of Directors, Election and Term of Office. The number of directors which shall
constitute the whole board shall be not less than eight nor more than eleven, the exact number
within such limits to be fixed from time to time by resolution of the Board, acting by the vote of
not less than a majority of the directors then in office. The Board of Directors shall be
classified, with respect to the time for which they severally hold office, into three classes, as
nearly equal in number as possible, as determined by the Board of Directors, one class to hold
office initially for a term expiring at the annual meeting of stockholders to be held in 1986,
another class to hold office initially for a term expiring at the annual meeting of stockholders to
be held in 1987, and another class to hold office initially for a term expiring at the annual
meeting of stockholders to be held in 1988, with the members of each class to hold office until
their successors are elected and qualified. At each annual meeting of stockholders, the successors
of the class of directors whose term expires at that meeting shall be elected to hold office for a
term expiring at the annual meeting of stockholders held in the third year following the year of
their election.
Section 3.2. Vacancies. If the office of any director becomes vacant for any reason or any new
directorship is created by any increase in the authorized number of directors, a majority of the
directors then in office, although less than a quorum, may choose a successor or successors to
fill the vacancy or newly created directorship. Any director so chosen shall hold office until the
next election of the class for which he or she was chosen and until his or her successor is fully
elected and qualified, unless sooner removed. The term entire board as used in these bylaws
means the total number of directors which the Corporation would have if there were no vacancies.
Section 3.3. Powers. The business and affairs of the Corporation shall be managed by its Board of
Directors which may exercise all such powers of the Corporation and do all such lawful acts and
things as are not by statute or by the certificate of incorporation or by these bylaws directed or
required to be exercised or done by the stockholders.
Section 3.4 The Chairman of the Board of Directors. The Chairman of the Board of Directors shall
preside at all meetings of the Board of Directors and stockholders of the Corporation. The Chairman
of the Board of Directors shall be a member of the Executive Committee. If an employee of the
Corporation, the Chairman shall be an officer of the Corporation. At the request of the
President and Chief Executive Officer, the Chairman shall assist him in communications with
stockholders, the press and the investment community. The Chairman shall exercise and perform such
other powers and duties as may, from time to time, be assigned to him by the Board of Directors or
prescribed by these bylaws. In the absence of the Chairman of the Board, or in the event of his
inability or refusal to act, the President, if a director of the Corporation, shall perform such
duties and exercise such powers.
Section 3.5. Compensation of Directors. The Board of Directors shall have the authority to fix the
compensation of directors.
Section 3.6. Resignation. Any director may resign effective upon giving notice in writing or by
electronic transmission to the chief executive officer, the secretary, or the Board of Directors of
the Corporation, unless the notice specifies a later time for the effectiveness of such
resignation. If the resignation is effective at a future time, a successor may be elected to take
office when the resignation becomes effective.
Section 3.7. Nominations of Directors. Only persons who are nominated in accordance with the
procedures set forth in these Bylaws shall be eligible for election as directors. Nominations of
persons for election to the Board of Directors may be made at a meeting of stockholders (i) by the
Board of Directors or a committee appointed by the Board of Directors authorized to make such
nominations or (ii) by any stockholder of the Corporation who is a stockholder of record at the
time of giving of the notice provided for in this Bylaw, who shall be entitled to vote for the
election of directors at the meeting and who complies with the notice procedures set forth in this
Bylaw. Nominations by stockholders shall be made pursuant to notice in writing, delivered or
mailed, postage prepaid, to the Secretary of the Corporation and received at the principal
executive offices of the Corporation (i) in the case of an annual meeting, not less than 60 days
prior to the first anniversary of the date on which the Corporation first mailed its proxy
materials for the preceding years annual meeting of stockholders, provided, however, that in the
event that the date of the meeting is advanced by more than 30 days or delayed by more than 60 days
from such anniversary date, notice by the stockholder must be received not later than the close of
business on the later of the 60th day prior to such date of mailing of proxy materials or the 10th
day following the day on which public announcement of the date of the meeting is first made; or
(ii) in the case of a special meeting at which directors are to be elected, not later than the
close of business on the later of the 60th day prior to such special meeting or the 10th day
following the day on which public announcement of the date of the meeting and of the nominees
proposed by the Board of Directors to be elected at such meeting is first made. Such stockholders
notice shall set forth (i) the name and address of the stockholder who intends to make the
nomination and of the person or persons to be nominated; (ii) a representation that the stockholder
is a holder of record of stock of the Corporation entitled to vote at such
meeting and intends to appear in person or by proxy at the meeting to nominate the person or
persons specified in the notice; (iii) a description of all arrangements or understandings between
the stockholder and each nominee and any other person or persons (naming such person or persons)
pursuant to which the nomination or nominations are to be made by the stockholder; (iv) such other
information regarding each nominee proposed by such stockholder as would be required to be included
in a proxy statement filed pursuant to the proxy rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission,
had the nominee been nominated, or intended to be nominated by the Board of Directors; and (v) the
written consent of such nominee to serve as a director of the Corporation if elected. At the
request of the Board of Directors, or any committee appointed by the Board of Directors authorized
to make such nominations, any person nominated by the Board of Directors, or such committee, for
election as a director shall furnish to the Secretary of the Corporation that information required
to be set forth in a stockholders notice of nomination that pertains to the nominee.
Notwithstanding anything in this Bylaw to the contrary, in the event that the number of directors
to be elected to the Board of Directors of the Corporation is increased and there is no public
statement naming all the nominees for Director or specifying the size of the increased Board of
Directors made by the Corporation at least 70 days prior to the first anniversary of the preceding
years annual meeting, a stockholders notice required by this Bylaw shall also be considered
timely, but only with respect to nominees for any new positions created by such increase, if it
shall be delivered to the Secretary at the principal executive offices of the Corporation not later
than the close of business on the 10th day following the day on which such public announcement is
first made by the Corporation.
No person shall be eligible for election as a director of the Corporation unless nominated in
accordance with the procedures set forth in these Bylaws. The chairman of the meeting may, if the
facts warrant, determine that a nomination was not made in accordance with the procedures
prescribed in this Bylaw; and if the chairman should so determine, the chairman shall so declare to
the meeting, and the defective nomination shall be disregarded. Notwithstanding the foregoing
provisions of this Bylaw, a stockholder shall also comply with all applicable requirements of the
Exchange Act, and the rules and regulations thereunder with respect to the matters set forth in
this Bylaw.
ARTICLE IV
MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Section 4.1. Place of Meeting. The Board of Directors of the Corporation may hold meetings, both
regular and special, either within or without the State of Delaware.
Section 4.2. Organization Meeting. Immediately after each annual meeting of stockholders, the Board
of Directors shall hold a regular meeting for the purpose of organization, electing officers and
transacting other business. No notice of such meeting need be given. In the event such meeting is
not so held, the meeting may be held at such time and place as shall be specified in a notice given
as hereafter provided for special
meetings of the Board of Directors, or as shall be specified in a written waiver signed by all of
the directors.
Section 4.3. Regular Meetings. Regular meetings of the Board of Directors may be held at such time
and at such place as shall from time to time be determined by the Board of Directors; provided,
however, that if the date so designated falls upon a legal holiday, then the meeting shall be held
at the same time and place on the next succeeding day which is not a legal holiday. Such regular
meetings may be held without notice.
Section 4.4. Special Meetings. Special meetings of the Board of Directors may be called by the
Chairman of the Board of Directors, Chairman of the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors,
the President or on the written request of any two directors.
Section 4.5. Notice of Special Meetings. Notice of the time and place of special meetings of the
Board of Directors shall be delivered to each director by overnight delivery service sent 48 hours
before the meeting or by notifying each director of the meeting at least 24 hours prior to the time
personally, by telephone, or by electronic transmission. Such notice shall not be necessary if
appropriate waivers, consents and/or approvals are filed in accordance with Section 4.6 of these
bylaws.
Section 4.6. Waiver of Notice. Notice of a meeting need not be given to any director who signs a
waiver of notice, whether before or after the meeting, or who attends the meeting without
protesting, prior thereto or at its commencement, the lack of notice to such director. The
transactions of any meeting of the Board of Directors, however called and noticed or wherever held,
shall be as valid as though, transacted at a meeting duly held after regular call and notice if a
quorum is present and if, either before or after the meeting, each of the directors not present,
signs a written waiver of notice, a consent to holding the meeting or an approval of the minutes.
All such waivers, consents and approvals shall be filed with the corporate records or made a part
of the minutes of the meeting.
Section 4.7. Quorum. At all meetings of the board, the presence of a majority of the entire board
shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business, and the act of a majority of the
directors present at any meetings at which there is a quorum shall be the act of the Board of
Directors, except as may be otherwise specifically provided by statute or by the certificate of
incorporation. If a quorum shall not be present at any meeting of the Board of Directors, the
directors present may adjourn the meeting without notice other than announcement at the meeting,
until a quorum shall be present. A meeting at which a quorum is initially present may continue to
transact business, notwithstanding the withdrawal of directors, if any action taken is approved by
at least a majority of the required quorum for such meeting.
Section 4.8. Adjournment. Any meeting of the Board of Directors, whether or not a quorum is
present, may be adjourned to another time and place by the vote of a majority of the directors
present. Notice of the time and place of the adjourned meeting need not be given to absent
directors if said time and place are fixed at the meeting adjourned.
Section 4.9. Action Without Meeting. Any action required or permitted to be taken at any meeting of
the Board of Directors or of any committee of the Board may be taken without a meeting, if all
members of the board or committee, as the case may be, consent thereto in writing, and the writing
or writings are filed with the minutes of proceedings of the board or committee.
ARTICLE V
COMMITTEES OF DIRECTORS
Section 5.1. Committees of Directors. The Board of Directors may, by resolution passed by a
majority of the entire board, establish committees of the Board with such powers, duties and rules
of procedures as may be provided by the resolutions of the Board establishing such committees. The
Board of Directors may designate one or more directors as alternate members of any committee, who
may replace any absent or disqualified member at any meeting of the committee. In the absence or
disqualification of a member of a committee, the member or members present at any meeting and not
disqualified from voting, whether or not such member or members constitute a quorum, may
unanimously appoint another member of the Board of Directors who meets the criteria for membership
on such Committee to act at the meeting in the place of any such absent or disqualified member.
Section 5.2. Committee Minutes. Each committee shall keep regular minutes of its meetings and
report the same to the Board of Directors
Section 5.3. Audit Committee. There shall be an Audit Committee comprised of at least three
members of the Board. The members will be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Board.
The Audit Committee shall oversee the corporate financial reporting process and the internal and
external audits of the Corporation. The Audit Committee will undertake those specific duties,
responsibilities and processes described in the Audit Committee Charter adopted by this Board and
such other duties as the Board of Directors from time to time may prescribe.
Section 5.4 Executive Committee. There shall be an Executive Committee of the Board of Directors
that shall include a minimum of any three directors, one of whom shall be an independent director,
appointed from time to time by the Board. The functions of the Executive Committee shall be to
exercise all power and authority of the Board in the management of the business and affairs of the
Corporation, except as may be provided in the resolution establishing the Executive Committee,
delegated to another Committee of the Board in that Committees Charter or in another resolution of
the Board or as limited by the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware.
Section 5.5. Compensation Committee. There shall be a Compensation Committee of the Board of
Directors that shall include a minimum of any three independent directors appointed from time to
time by the Board. The functions of the Executive Officer
Compensation & Stock Option Committee shall be to review and recommend to the Board the
compensation and other contractual terms and conditions for employment of the Corporations
executive officers and administer the Corporations equity-based compensation plans. The
Compensation Committee will undertake those specific duties, responsibilities and processes
described in the Compensation Committee Charter adopted by this Board and such other duties as the
Board of Directors from time to time may prescribe.
Section 5.6 Governance Committee. There shall be a Governance Committee of the Board of Directors
that shall include a minimum of any three independent directors appointed from time to time by the
board. The functions of the Governance Committee shall be to: review and make recommendations with
respect to the nomination of director candidates and executive officer succession and planning and
oversee corporate governance for the Corporation. The Governance Committee will undertake those
specific duties, responsibilities and processes described in the Governance Committee Charter
adopted by this Board and such other duties as the Board of Directors from time to time may
prescribe.
ARTICLE VI
OFFICERS
Section 6.1 Officers. The officers of the Corporation shall be a chief executive officer, a
president, one or more vice presidents (any one or more of whom may be designated executive vice
president or senior vice president), a chief financial officer, a treasurer, a secretary, and a
controller. The Chairman of the Board, if an employee, shall be an officer of the Corporation with
the duties set forth in Section 3.4 of these Bylaws. The Corporation may also have such other
officers as the Board of Directors may in its discretion elect or as may be appointed under Section
6.3 of these Bylaws. Any two or more offices may be held by the same person.
Section 6.2 Election. The Board of Directors at its first meeting after each annual meeting of
stockholders shall elect all executive officers for the ensuing year. Any vacancy occurring in any
principal office of the Corporation by death, resignation, removal or otherwise, may be filled by
the Board of Directors for the unexpired portion of the term.
Section 6.3 Other Officers. In addition to the officers enumerated in Section 6.1, the Corporation
may have one or more other officers which may include staff or division officers, as the Board may
appoint. The Board may delegate its authority to appoint other officers to a Board Committee or
the president. Each such other officer shall hold office for such period and have such title and
responsibilities as the Board or its delegate shall determine and may be removed in accordance with
Section 6.4.
Section 6.4 Term. Each officer shall hold office until his successor shall have been chosen and
shall have been qualified or until his earlier death, resignation or removal.
Any officer may be removed at any time with or without cause by the Board of Directors. Any
officer appointed by a delegate of the Board may be removed at any time with or without cause by
such delegate. Any officer may resign at any time by giving written notice to the Board of
Directors or to the Secretary of the Corporation.
Section 6.5. Salaries. The salaries of all executive officers of the Corporation shall be fixed
by the Compensation Committee and the salaries of all other officers shall be fixed by the
Compensation Committee or pursuant to its direction.
Section 6.6 The President. The president shall be the chief executive officer of the Corporation,
and, subject to the control of the Board of Directors, shall have general and active management
over the business and affairs of the corporation In the absence of the Chairman of the Board, the
President shall preside at all meetings of the stockholders and the Board of Directors. In general
he shall perform all other duties normally incident to the office of President and such other
duties as may be prescribed by the Board of Directors from time to time.
Section 6.7 Vice Presidents. In the absence of the President, or in the event of his inability or
refusal to act, any Vice President designated by the Board of Directors shall perform the duties
and exercise the powers of the President. The Vice Presidents shall perform such other duties as
from time to time may be assigned to them by the President or the Board of Directors.
Section 6.8. Chief Financial Officer. The Chief Financial Officer shall be the principal
financial officer of the Corporation and shall consider the adequacy of, and make recommendations
to the Board of Directors concerning, the capital resources available to the Corporation to meet
its projected obligations and business plans; report periodically to the Board of Directors on
financial results and trends affecting the business; and, in general, shall perform all other
duties normally incident to the office of Chief Financial Officer and shall have such powers and
perform such other duties as may from time to time be granted or assigned to such officer by the
President or the Board of Directors.
Section 6.9 The Secretary. The Secretary shall (a) keep or cause to be kept the minutes of the
meetings of the stockholders, the Board of Directors and committees of the Board of Directors; (b)
see that all notices are duly given in accordance with the provisions of these bylaws and as
required by law; (c) be custodian of the corporate records and of the seal of the Corporation; (d)
have general charge of the stock transfer books of the Corporation; and (e) in general, perform all
duties normally incident to the office of Secretary and such other duties as from time to time may
be assigned to such officer by the President or the Board of Directors.
Section 6.10 The Controller. The Controller of the Corporation shall be the principal accounting
officer of the Corporation and shall be the general manager of the accounting, tax and internal
audit functions of the Corporation and its subsidiaries, subject to the control of the Chief
Financial Officer. The controller shall have such other powers and
perform such other duties as from time to time may be prescribed by the Board of Directors or Chief
Financial Officer.
Section 6.11 The Treasurer. The treasurer shall have the custody of the corporate funds and
securities and shall keep full and accurate accounts of receipts and disbursements in books
belonging to the Company and shall deposit all monies and other valuables in the name and to the
credit of the Company. The treasurer shall also have such other powers and perform such other
duties as may be prescribed by the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors.
ARTICLE VII
INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS,
OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES AND AGENTS
Section 7.1. Actions, Suits or Proceedings Other Than by or in the Right of the Corporation. The
Corporation shall indemnify any person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to
any threatened, pending or completed action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal,
administrative or investigative (other than an action by or in the right of the Corporation) by
reason of the fact that he is or was or has agreed to become a director, officer, employee or agent
of the Corporation, or is or was serving or has agreed to serve at the request of the Corporation
as a director, officer, employee or agent of another corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust
or other enterprise, or by reason of any action alleged to have been taken or omitted in such
capacity, against costs, charges, expenses (including attorneys fees) judgments, fines and amounts
paid in settlement actually and reasonably incurred by him or on his behalf in connection with such
action, suit or proceeding and any appeal therefrom, if he acted in good faith and in a manner he
reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the Corporation, and, with
respect to any criminal action or proceeding, had no reasonable cause to believe his conduct was
unlawful; provided, however, that the foregoing indemnity shall not be applicable as to any person
who is or was or agreed to become an employee or agent of the Corporation (other than employees or
agents who are or were also officers or directors of the Corporation), or is or was serving or
agreed to serve at the request of the Corporation as an employee or agent of another corporation,
partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise (other than employees or agents who are or
were also officers or directors of any such other corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or
enterprise), unless and until such indemnity is specifically approved by the Board of Directors.
The termination of any action, suit or proceeding by judgment, order, settlement, conviction, or
upon a plea of nolo contendere or its equivalent, shall not, of itself, create a presumption that
the person did not act in good faith and in a manner which he reasonably believed to be in or not
opposed to the best interests of the Corporation, and, with respect to any criminal action or
proceeding, had reasonable cause to believe that his conduct was unlawful.
Section 7.2. Actions or Suits by or in the Right of the Corporation. The Corporation shall
indemnify any person who was or is a party or is threatened to be made a party to
any threatened, pending or completed action or suit by or in the right of the Corporation to
procure a judgment in its favor by reason of the fact that he is or was or has agreed to become a
director, officer, employee or agent of the Corporation, or is or was serving or has agreed to
serve at the request of the Corporation as a director, officer, employee or agent of another
corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise, or by reason of any action
alleged to have been taken or omitted in such capacity, against costs, charges and expenses
(including attorneys fees) actually and reasonably incurred by him or on his behalf in connection
with the defense or settlement of such action or suit and any appeal therefrom, if he acted in good
faith and in a manner he reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the
Corporation except that no indemnification shall be made in respect of any claim, issue or matter
as to which such person shall have been adjudged to be liable to the Corporation unless and only to
the extent that the Court of Chancery of Delaware or the court in which such action or suit was
brought shall determine upon application that, despite the adjudication of such liability but in
view of all the circumstances of the case, such person is fairly and reasonably entitled to
indemnify for such costs, charges and expenses which the Court of Chancery or such other court
shall deem proper; provided, however, that the foregoing indemnity shall not be applicable as to
any person who is or was or agreed to become an employee or agent of the Corporation (other than
employees or agents who are or were also officers or directors of the Corporation), or is or was
serving or agreed to serve at the request of the Corporation as an employee or agent of another
corporation, partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise other than employees or agents
who are or were also officers or directors of any such other corporation, partnership, joint
venture, trust or enterprise), unless and until such indemnity is specifically approved by the
Board of Directors.
Section 7.3. Indemnification for Costs, Charges and Expenses of Successful Party. Notwithstanding
the other provisions of this Article, to the extent that a present or former director, officer,
employee or agent of the Corporation has been successful on the merits or otherwise, including,
without limitation, the dismissal of an action without prejudice, in defense of any action, suit or
proceeding referred to in Sections 7.1 and 7.2 of this Article, or in defense of any claim, issue
or matter therein, he shall be indemnified against all costs, charges and expenses (including
attorneys fees) actually and reasonably incurred by him or on his behalf in connection therewith.
Section 7.4. Determination of Right to Indemnification. Any indemnification under Sections 7.1 and
7.2 of this Article (unless ordered by a court) shall be paid by the Corporation unless a
determination is made (1) by the Board of Directors by a majority vote of the quorum consisting of
directors who were not parties to such action, suit or proceeding, or (2) if such a quorum is not
obtainable, or, even if obtainable a quorum of disinterested directors so directs, by independent
legal counsel in a written opinion, or (3) by the stockholders, that indemnification of the
director, officer, employee or agent is not proper in the circumstances because he has not met the
applicable standard of conduct set forth in Sections 7.1 and 7.2 of this Article.
Section 7.5. Advance of Costs, Charges and Expenses. To the extent permitted by law, costs, charges
and expenses (including attorneys fees) incurred by a person referred to in Sections 7.1 and 7.2
of this Article in defending a civil or criminal action, suit or proceeding shall be paid by the
Corporation in advance of the final disposition of such action, suit or proceeding upon such terms
and conditions, if any, as the Board of Directors deems appropriate; provided, however, that the
payment of such costs, charges and expenses incurred by a director or officer in his capacity as a
director or officer (and not in any other capacity in which service was or is rendered by such
person while a director or officer) in advance of the final disposition of such action, suit or
proceeding shall be made only upon receipt of an undertaking by or on behalf of the director or
officer to repay all amounts so advanced in the event that it shall ultimately be determined that
such director or officer is not entitled to be indemnified by the Corporation as authorized in this
Article. The Board of Directors may, in the manner set forth above, and upon approval of such
director, officer, employee or agent of the Corporation, authorize the Corporations counsel to
represent such person, in any action, suit or proceeding, whether or not the Corporation is a party
to such action suit or proceeding.
Section 7.6. Procedure for Indemnification. Any indemnification under Sections 7.1, 7.2 or 7.3
shall be made promptly, and in any event within 30 days, upon the written request of the director,
officer, employee or agent. The right to indemnification as granted by this Article shall be
enforceable by the director, officer, employee or agent in any court of competent jurisdiction, if
the Corporation denies such request, in whole or in part, or if no disposition is made within 30
days. Such persons, costs and expenses incurred in connection with successfully establishing his
right to indemnification, in whole or in part, in any such action shall also be indemnified by the
Corporation. It shall be a defense to any such action (other than an action brought to enforce a
claim for the advance of costs, charges and expenses under Section 7.5 of this Article where the
required undertaking, if any, has been received by the Corporation) that the claimant has not met
the standard of conduct set forth in Sections 7.1 or 7.2 of this Article, but the burden of proving
such defense shall be on the Corporation. Neither the failure of the Corporation (including its
Board of Directors, its independent legal counsel, and its stockholders) to have made a
determination prior to the commencement of such action that indemnification of the claimant is
proper in the circumstances because he has met the applicable standard of conduct set forth in
Sections 7.1 or 7.2 of this Article, nor the fact that there has been an actual determination by
the Corporation (including its Board of Directors, its independent legal counsel, and its
stockholders) that the claimant has not met such applicable standard of conduct, shall be a defense
to the action or create a presumption that the claimant has not met the applicable standard of
conduct.
Section 7.7. Other Rights; Continuation of Right to Indemnification. The indemnification provided
by this Article shall not be deemed exclusive of any other rights to which a person seeking
indemnification may be entitled under any law (common or statutory), agreement, vote of
stockholders or disinterested directors or otherwise, both as to action in his official capacity
and as to action in another capacity while holding office or while employed by or acting as agent
for the Corporation, and shall continue as to a
person who has ceased to be a director, officer, employee or agent, and shall inure to the benefit
of the estate, heirs, executors and administrators of such person. All rights to indemnification
under this Article shall be deemed to be a contract between the Corporation and each director,
officer, employee or agent of the Corporation who serves or served in such capacity at any time
while this Article is in effect. Any repeal or modification of this Article or any repeal or
modification of relevant provisions of the Delaware General Corporation Law or any other applicable
laws shall not in any way diminish any rights to indemnification of such director, officer,
employee or agent or the obligations of the Corporation arising hereunder.
Section 7.8. Insurance. The Corporation shall purchase and maintain insurance on behalf of any
person who is or was or has agreed to become a director or officer of the Corporation, or is or was
serving at the request of the Corporation as a director or officer of another corporation,
partnership, joint venture, trust or other enterprise against any liability asserted against him
and incurred by him or on his behalf in any such capacity, or arising out of his status as such,
whether or not the Corporation would have the power to indemnify him against such liability under
the provisions of this Article, provided that such insurance is available on acceptable terms,
which determination shall be made by a vote of a majority of the entire Board of Directors.
Section 7.9. Savings Clause. If this Article or any portion hereof shall be invalidated on any
ground by any court of competent jurisdiction, then the Corporation shall nevertheless indemnify
each director, officer, employee and agent of the Corporation as to costs, charges and expenses
(including attorneys fees), judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement with respect to any
action, suit or proceeding, whether civil, criminal, administrative or investigative, including an
action by or in the right of the Corporation, to the full extent permitted by any applicable
portion of this Article that shall not have been invalidated and to the full extent permitted by
applicable law.
ARTICLE VIII
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 8.1. Fiscal Year. The fiscal year of the Corporation shall be fixed by resolution of the
Board of Directors.
Section 8.2. Seal. The corporate seal shall have inscribed thereon the name of the Corporation,
the year of its organization, and the name of the state of its incorporation. The seal may be used
by causing it or a facsimile to be impressed or affixed or reproduced or otherwise.
Section 8.3. Direct Registration System. Notwithstanding any other provision in these Bylaws, the
Corporation may adopt a system of issuance, recordation and transfer of its shares by electronic or
other means not involving any issuance of certificates, including provisions for notice to
purchasers in substitution for any required statements on certificates, and as may be required by
applicable corporate securities laws, which system
has been approved by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. Any system so adopted
shall not become effective as to issued and outstanding certificated securities until the
certificates therefor have been surrendered to the Corporation.
ARTICLE IX
AMENDMENTS
Section 9.1. Amendments. Subject to the provisions of the Certificate of Incorporation, these
bylaws may be altered, amended or repealed at any regular meeting of the stockholders (or at any
special meeting duly called for that purpose) by a vote of not less than 70% of the outstanding
stock entitled to vote at such meeting; provided that in the notice of such special meeting, notice
of such purpose shall be given. Subject to the laws of the State of Delaware, the certificate of
incorporation and these bylaws, the Board of Directors may by majority vote of those present at any
meeting at which a quorum is present amend these bylaws, or enact such other bylaws as in their
judgment may be advisable for the regulation of the conduct of the affairs of the Corporation.
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EXHIBIT 31.1
CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
PERSUANT TO SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
RULE 13a-14(a) OR 15d-14(a)
I, Henrik C. Slipsager, certify that:
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I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of ABM Industries Incorporated; |
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Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact
or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the
circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period
covered by this report; |
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Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in
this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of
operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this
report; |
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The registrants other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and
maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and
15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules
13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have: |
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Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls
and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information
relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by
others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being
prepared; |
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Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal
control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, 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; |
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Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrants disclosure controls and procedures and
presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls
and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such
evaluation; and |
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Disclosed in this report any change in the registrants internal control over financial
reporting that occurred during the registrants most recent fiscal quarter (the
registrants fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially
affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrants internal control
over financial reporting; and |
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The registrants other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent
evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrants auditors and the
audit committee of the registrants board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent
functions): |
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All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of
internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect
the registrants ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information;
and |
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Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who
have a significant role in the registrants internal control over financial reporting. |
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June 8, 2007
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/s/ Henrik C. Slipsager
Henrik C. Slipsager
Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
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EXHIBIT 31.2
CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
PERSUANT TO SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
RULE 13a-14(a) OR 15d-14(a)
I, George B. Sundby, certify that:
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I have reviewed this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q of ABM Industries Incorporated; |
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Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact
or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the
circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period
covered by this report; |
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Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in
this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of
operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this
report; |
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The registrants other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and
maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and
15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules
13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have: |
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Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls
and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information
relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by
others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being
prepared; |
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Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal
control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, 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; |
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Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrants disclosure controls and procedures and
presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls
and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such
evaluation; and |
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Disclosed in this report any change in the registrants internal control over financial
reporting that occurred during the registrants most recent fiscal quarter (the
registrants fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially
affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrants internal control
over financial reporting; and |
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The registrants other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed, based on our most recent
evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrants auditors and the
audit committee of the registrants board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent
functions): |
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All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of
internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect
the registrants ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information;
and |
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Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who
have a significant role in the registrants internal control over financial reporting. |
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June 8, 2007
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/s/ George B. Sundby
George B. Sundby
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)
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EXHIBIT 32.1
CERTIFICATIONS PURSUANT TO SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
RULE 13a-14(b) OR 15d-14(b) AND
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
In connection with the Quarterly Report of ABM Industries Incorporated (the Company) for the
quarter ended April 30, 2007, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date
hereof (the Report), Henrik C. Slipsager, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, and George B.
Sundby, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, each certifies for the purpose of complying with
Rule 13a-14(b) or Rule 15d-14(b) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the Exchange
Act) and Section 1350 of Chapter 63 of Title 18 of the United States Code, that:
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the Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of
the Exchange Act; and |
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the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material
respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company. |
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June 8, 2007
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/s/ Henrik C. Slipsager
Henrik C. Slipsager
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Chief Executive Officer |
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(Principal Executive Officer) |
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June 8, 2007
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/s/ George B. Sundby |
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George B. Sundby |
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Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer) |
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