AECOM reported first-quarter revenue of $2.0 billion, and revenue, net of other direct costs, of $1.2 billion.

Quarter Highlights

  • Progress on working capital initiatives contributes to $67 million in operating cash flow and $54 million in free cash flow.
  • Record backlog of $17.1 billion driven by strength in North America construction; book to burn of 1.3x.
  • Key markets of transportation and energy contribute to $2 billion in revenue.
  • Company invests $173 million to repurchase 8 million shares.
  • Reported EPS of $0.36.
  • Full-year target diluted EPS range of $2.40 to $2.50 with confidence in high end of range.
  • Board authorizes $500 million for additional share repurchase.

 

AECOM reported first-quarter revenue of $2.0 billion, and revenue, net of other direct costs1, of $1.2 billion.  Operating income decreased 19.3%* largely driven by previously discussed actions taken to better align the cost structure of its Australia business in light of the country’s slowdown in mining.  These actions are factored into the company’s full-year EPS guidance.  Reported net income attributable to AECOM in the quarter was $38 million, and diluted earnings per share were $0.36 for the first quarter.

 

First Quarter
($ in millions,

except EPS)

Q1 FY12

Q1 FY13

YOY % Change
Gross Revenue

$2,029

$2,017

(0.6%)
Net Service Revenue1

$1,231

$1,245

1.2%
Operating Income

$77

$62

(19.3%)
Net Income2

$48

$38

(20.5%)
Earnings per Share2

$0.42

$0.36

(14.3%)
Operating Cash Flow

($6)

$67

NM
Free Cash Flow3

($25)

$54

NM

 

*All comparisons are year over year unless noted otherwise.

“We drove solid net service revenue improvement in Asia, Europe, management support services and in our civil infrastructure markets,” said John M. Dionisio, AECOM chairman and chief executive officer.  “We booked $2.7 billion in new wins and increased our backlog by 8% to $17.1 billion. &#…