ABM Industries Inc.

Announcement: ABM 8-K/A Special Filing Amendment

Announcement: ABM 8-K Special Filing

Analysis of Performance:

ABM Industries Inc. reported revenue growth of 2.8% or $55.1 million in the first quarter of 2023 compared to the same period in the previous year. This growth was driven by both organic and acquisition growth. Specifically, the company reported organic growth primarily driven by expansion of business with existing customers as well as new business within M&D and Education and the recovery in volume of their business in Aviation. The acquisition growth was driven by a $37.5 million revenue increase from the Momentum and RavenVolt acquisitions completed in 2022. Despite the revenue growth, the company reported a decrease in operating profit of $34.6 million to $71.4 million in the first quarter of 2023 compared to the same period in the previous year. This decrease was due to an increase in direct labor and related expenses primarily in Aviation and Education.

With the ongoing impacts of the pandemic and labor supply constraints, it is encouraging to see ABM Industries Inc. report revenue growth in the first quarter of 2023. However, the decrease in operating profit reflected challenges in managing related costs that will require continued attention.

Forward Looking Analysis:

Looking ahead, ABM Industries Inc. has shared its ELEVATE strategy to strengthen its industry leadership position and build on its core services, which is expected to drive significant long-term value for its stakeholders. The company intends to continue making significant investments, expected to total $150-$175 million over the life of the program, to ELEVATE the client experience as a trusted advisor, ELEVATE the employee experience by investing in workforce management, training, and developing the next generation of ABM leaders, and to leverage technology to power client and employee experiences with cutting-edge data and analytics. Such investments reflect ABM’s focus on providing higher value-added services and pursuing operational efficiencies. However, given the ongoing challenges related to the pandemic and labor supply, management will need to effectively manage associated cost drivers, such as wages and direct labor expenses.

ABM Industries Inc.’s strong investment in technology and data is expected to enable the company to better respond to evolving customer demands and preferences, enhance its operational metrics, and improve productivity. This will also enable the company to offer tailor-made services to specific industry groups, essentially increasing its competitiveness. However, ensuring alignment between technological investments and customer demands is of critical importance.

Overall, ABM Industries Inc. appears to be well-positioned to deliver value for stakeholders going forward. The management’s consistent investment in its people and infrastructure as well as its strategic focus on higher value services positions the company for long-term success. Nevertheless, the company will need to remain vigilant on managing cost pressures and remain flexible in adapting to evolving market conditions.

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Form 10-Q - Quarterly report [Sections 13 or 15(d)]

ABM Industries Q1 2023 revenue grows by 2.8%, driven by organic and acquisition growth.

Analyst Summary: ABM announced its Q1 2023 financial results, posting adjusted EPS of $0.94 per diluted share, down from $1.19 in the prior year period, primarily due to the absence of benefits related to prior year self-insurance adjustments. The company reaffirmed its prior outlook for fiscal year 2023, expecting adjusted EBITDA margin to be in the range of 6.0%-6.3%. ABM's CEO highlighted the company's financial resilience, ability to deliver on their strong ATS backlog and emphasized the essential nature of their services. While demand is expected to remain solid, albeit more moderate than the pandemic-driven recovery, the protracted timing of programs in Technical Solutions and supply chain delays remain challenges. The company's rollout of its ERP system is set to occur mid-year 2023. ABM also declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.22 per common share payable on May 1, 2023. The press release included cautionary language concerning uncertain and potentially adverse impacts of weather conditions, catastrophic events, pandemics and terrorist attacks, legal and regulatory compliance, among other factors, as well as forward-looking statements subject to risks and uncertainties.

Form 8-K - Current report - Item 2.02 Item 8.01 Item 9.01

$ABM reports Q1 2023 results; adjusted EPS at $0.94 per diluted share

Form SC 13G/A - Statement of acquisition of beneficial ownership by individuals: [Amend]

Announcement: ABM 8-K/A Special Filing Amendment

Announcement: ABM 8-K/A Special Filing Amendment

Announcement: ABM 8-K Special Filing

Announcement: ABM 8-K Special Filing

ABM Industries Q1 2023 revenue grows by 2.8%, driven by organic and acquisition growth.

ABM Industries Q1 2023 revenue grows by 2.8%, driven by organic and acquisition growth.

$ABM reports Q1 2023 results; adjusted EPS at $0.94 per diluted share

$ABM reports Q1 2023 results; adjusted EPS at $0.94 per diluted share

Announcement: ABM SC 13G/A Statement of acquisition of beneficial ownership by individuals - amendment

Announcement: ABM SC 13G/A Statement of acquisition of beneficial ownership by individuals - amendment

Announcement: ABM SC 13G/A Statement of acquisition of beneficial ownership by individuals - amendment

Announcement: ABM SC 13G/A Statement of acquisition of beneficial ownership by individuals - amendment