ABM INDUSTRIES INC /DE/ - Quarter Report: 2021 April (Form 10-Q)

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 10-Q

(Mark One)


☑			QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended April 30, 2021


☐			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)


Delaware						94-1369354
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)						(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

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One Liberty Plaza, 7th Floor

New York, New York 10006

(Address of principal executive offices)

(212) 297-0200

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

None

(Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, $0.01 par value

ABM

New York Stock Exchange

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 such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☑ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§ 232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☑ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Large accelerated filer

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Accelerated filer

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Non-accelerated filer

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Smaller reporting company

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Emerging growth company

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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☑

Number of shares of the registrant’s common stock outstanding as of June 8, 2021: 67,131,306

ABM INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES

TABLE OF CONTENTS


FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS			1
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION			3
Item 1. Consolidated Financial Statements			3




Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations			22
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk			44
Item 4. Controls and Procedures			44
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION			44
Item 1. Legal Proceedings			44
Item 1A. Risk Factors			44
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds			44
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities			45
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures			45
Item 5. Other Information			45
Item 6. Exhibits			46
SIGNATURES			47

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This Form 10-Q contains both historical and forward-looking statements regarding ABM and its subsidiaries (collectively referred to as “ABM,” “we,” “us,” “our,” or the “Company”). We make forward-looking statements related to future expectations, estimates, and projections that are uncertain and often contain words such as “anticipate,” “believe,” “could,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “intend,” “likely,” “may,” “outlook,” “plan,” “predict,” “should,” “target,” or other similar words or phrases. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Particular risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to be materially different from those expressed in our forward-looking statements include those listed below.

•The novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) pandemic (the “Pandemic”) has had and is expected to continue having a negative effect on the global economy and the United States economy; it has disrupted and is expected to continue disrupting our operations and our clients’ operations; and it has adversely affected and may continue to adversely affect our business, results of operations, cash flows, and financial condition.

•Our success depends on our ability to gain profitable business despite competitive market pressures.

•Our business success depends on our ability to attract and retain qualified personnel and senior management and to manage labor costs.

•Our ability to preserve long-term client relationships is essential to our continued success.

•Changes to our businesses, operating structure, financial reporting structure, or personnel relating to the implementation of strategic transformations, enhanced business processes, and technology initiatives may not have the desired effects on our financial condition and results of operations.

•Acquisitions, divestitures, and other strategic transactions could fail to achieve financial or strategic objectives, disrupt our ongoing business, and adversely impact our results of operations.

•Our international business involves risks different from those we face in the United States that could have an effect on our results of operations and financial condition.

•Our use of subcontractors or joint venture partners to perform work under customer contracts exposes us to liability and financial risk.

•We manage our insurable risks through a combination of third-party purchased policies and self-insurance, and we retain a substantial portion of the risk associated with expected losses under these programs, which exposes us to volatility associated with those risks, including the possibility that changes in estimates to our ultimate insurance loss reserves could result in material charges against our earnings.

•Our risk management and safety programs may not have the intended effect of reducing our liability for personal injury or property loss.

•We may experience breaches of, or disruptions to, our information technology systems or those of our third-party providers or clients, or other compromises of our data that could adversely affect our business.

•Unfavorable developments in our class and representative actions and other lawsuits alleging various claims could cause us to incur substantial liabilities.

•A significant number of our employees are covered by collective bargaining agreements that could expose us to potential liabilities in relation to our participation in multiemployer pension plans, requirements to make contributions to other benefit plans, and the potential for strikes, work slowdowns or similar activities, and union organizing drives.

•Our business may be materially affected by changes to fiscal and tax policies. Negative or unexpected tax consequences could adversely affect our results of operations.

•Changes in general economic conditions, such as changes in energy prices, government regulations, or consumer preferences, could reduce the demand for facility services and, as a result, reduce our earnings and adversely affect our financial condition.

•Future increases in the level of our borrowings or in interest rates could affect our results of operations.

•Impairment of goodwill and long-lived assets could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.

•If we fail to maintain proper and effective internal control over financial reporting in the future, our ability to produce accurate and timely financial statements could be negatively impacted, which could harm our operating results and investor perceptions of our Company and as a result may have a material adverse effect on the value of our common stock.

•Our business may be negatively impacted by adverse weather conditions.

•Catastrophic events, disasters, and terrorist attacks could disrupt our services.

•Actions of activist investors could disrupt our business.

The list of factors above is illustrative and by no means exhaustive. Additional information regarding these and other risks and uncertainties we face is contained in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended October 31, 2020, and in other reports (including all amendments to those reports) we file from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”).

We urge readers to consider these risks and uncertainties in evaluating our forward-looking statements. We caution readers not to place undue reliance upon any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by law.

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1. CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

ABM INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(UNAUDITED)


(in millions, except share and per share amounts)	April 30, 2021		October 31, 2020
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$	435.7	$	394.2
Trade accounts receivable, net of allowances of $34.7 and $35.5 at April 30, 2021 and October 31, 2020, respectively	878.4		854.2
Costs incurred in excess of amounts billed	37.7		52.2
Prepaid expenses	88.8		85.4
Other current assets	58.5		55.9
Total current assets	1,499.0		1,441.9
Other investments	12.4		11.1
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $260.0 and $241.3 at April 30, 2021 and October 31, 2020, respectively	124.3		133.7
Right-of-use assets	131.9		143.1
Other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $365.9 and $343.8 at April 30, 2021 and October 31, 2020, respectively	218.3		239.7
Goodwill	1,675.5		1,671.4
Deferred income tax asset, net	11.5		—
Other noncurrent assets	119.2		136.1
Total assets	$	3,792.0	$	3,776.9
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilities
Current portion of long-term debt, net	$	117.0	$	116.7
Trade accounts payable	222.9		273.3
Accrued compensation	169.9		187.6
Accrued taxes—other than income	104.9		45.5
Insurance claims	157.6		155.2
Income taxes payable	17.4		6.2
Current portion of lease liabilities	33.3		35.0
Other accrued liabilities	241.3		167.3
Total current liabilities	1,064.4		986.9
Long-term debt, net	524.2		603.0
Long-term lease liabilities	121.4		131.4
Deferred income tax liability, net	—		10.8
Noncurrent insurance claims	361.5		366.3
Other noncurrent liabilities	110.5		168.1
Noncurrent income taxes payable	10.2		10.1
Total liabilities	2,192.2		2,276.6
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders’ Equity
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 500,000 shares authorized; none issued	—		—
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized; 67,120,439 and 66,748,157 shares issued and outstanding at April 30, 2021 and October 31, 2020, respectively	0.7		0.7
Additional paid-in capital	737.1		724.1
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of taxes	(23.6)		(30.8)
Retained earnings	885.6		806.4
Total stockholders’ equity	1,599.8		1,500.3
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	3,792.0	$	3,776.9

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

ABM INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

(UNAUDITED)


	Three Months Ended April 30,				Six Months Ended April 30,
(in millions, except per share amounts)	2021		2020		2021		2020
Revenues	$	1,497.4	$	1,496.0	$	2,989.8	$	3,109.0
Operating expenses	1,274.5		1,306.1		2,523.8		2,739.9
Selling, general and administrative expenses	161.9		119.4		284.5		237.0
Restructuring and related expenses	—		1.8		—		5.0
Amortization of intangible assets	10.7		12.5		21.5		25.1
Impairment loss	—		172.8		—		172.8
Operating profit (loss)	50.3		(116.7)		160.1		(70.8)
Income from unconsolidated affiliates	0.2		0.9		0.8		1.8
Interest expense	(7.8)		(10.5)		(16.3)		(20.7)
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	42.8		(126.2)		144.6		(89.7)
Income tax provision	(11.7)		(10.6)		(38.9)		(19.2)
Income (loss) from continuing operations	31.1		(136.8)		105.7		(108.9)
Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes	—		—		—		0.1
Net income (loss)	31.1		(136.8)		105.7		(108.8)
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Interest rate swaps	1.6		(8.7)		2.8		(9.9)
Foreign currency translation and other	1.2		(4.2)		5.2		(3.8)
Income tax (provision) benefit	(0.4)		2.4		(0.8)		2.7
Comprehensive income (loss)	$	33.4	$	(147.3)	$	112.9	$	(119.8)
Net income (loss) per common share — Basic
Income (loss) from continuing operations	$	0.46	$	(2.05)	$	1.57	$	(1.63)
Income from discontinued operations	—		—		—		—
Net income (loss)	$	0.46	$	(2.05)	$	1.57	$	(1.63)
Net income (loss) per common share — Diluted
Income (loss) from continuing operations	$	0.46	$	(2.05)	$	1.56	$	(1.63)
Income from discontinued operations	—		—		—		—
Net income (loss)	$	0.46	$	(2.05)	$	1.56	$	(1.63)
Weighted-average common and common equivalent shares outstanding
Basic	67.3		66.9		67.2		66.9
Diluted	67.8		66.9		67.7		66.9

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

ABM INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

(UNAUDITED)


	Three Months Ended April 30,						Six Months Ended April 30,
	2021			2020			2021				2020
(in millions, except per share amounts)	Shares	Amount		Shares	Amount		Shares		Amount		Shares		Amount
Common Stock
Balance, beginning of period	67.1	$	0.7	66.8	$	0.7	$	66.7	$	0.7	$	66.6	$	0.7
Stock issued under employee stock purchase and share-based compensation plans	—	—		—	—		0.4		—		0.2		—
Repurchase of common stock	—	—		(0.2)	—		—		—		(0.2)		—
Balance, end of period	67.1	0.7		66.6	0.7		67.1		0.7		66.6		0.7
Additional Paid-in Capital
Balance, beginning of period		726.9			711.8				724.1				708.9
Stock issued (taxes withheld) under employee stock purchase and share-based compensation plans, net		1.1			1.1				(4.6)				(0.9)
Share-based compensation expense (reversal)		9.1			(0.7)				17.6				4.2
Repurchase of common stock		—			(5.1)				—				(5.1)
Balance, end of period		737.1			707.1				737.1				707.1
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, Net of Taxes
Balance, beginning of period		(25.9)			(24.3)				(30.8)				(23.9)
Other comprehensive income (loss)		2.3			(10.5)				7.2				(11.0)
Balance, end of period		(23.6)			(34.9)				(23.6)				(34.9)
Retained Earnings
Balance, beginning of period		867.5			871.6				806.4				856.3
Net income (loss)		31.1			(136.8)				105.7				(108.8)
Dividends
Common stock ($0.190, $0.185, $0.380, and $0.370 per share)		(12.7)			(12.3)				(25.4)				(24.6)
Stock issued under share-based compensation plans		(0.2)			(0.1)				(1.0)				(0.5)
Balance, end of period		885.6			722.3				885.6				722.3
Total Stockholders’ Equity		$	1,599.8		$	1,395.2			$	1,599.8			$	1,395.2

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

ABM INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(UNAUDITED)


	Six Months Ended April 30,
(in millions)	2021		2020
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income (loss)	$	105.7	$	(108.8)
Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes	—		(0.1)
Income (loss) from continuing operations	105.7		(108.9)
Adjustments to reconcile income (loss) from continuing operations to net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations
Depreciation and amortization	44.3		49.1
Impairment loss	—		172.8
Deferred income taxes	(23.0)		(12.7)
Share-based compensation expense	17.6		4.2
Provision for bad debt	1.2		10.6
Amortization of accumulated other comprehensive gain on interest rate swaps	(3.2)		(3.4)
Discount accretion on insurance claims	—		0.4
Loss on sale of assets	1.1		0.4
Income from unconsolidated affiliates	(0.8)		(1.8)
Distributions from unconsolidated affiliates	—		0.1
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
Trade accounts receivable and costs incurred in excess of amounts billed	(10.9)		55.2
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	(5.8)		(12.8)
Right-of-use assets	11.2		8.7
Other noncurrent assets	15.2		(3.8)
Trade accounts payable and other accrued liabilities	55.3		(74.6)
Long-term lease liabilities	(10.0)		(9.4)
Insurance claims	(2.4)		17.7
Income taxes payable	11.5		25.1
Other noncurrent liabilities	(36.0)		11.1
Total adjustments	65.5		236.8
Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations	171.2		127.8
Net cash provided by operating activities of discontinued operations	—		0.1
Net cash provided by operating activities	171.2		128.0
Cash flows from investing activities
Additions to property, plant and equipment	(14.9)		(19.1)
Proceeds from sale of assets	1.5		4.8
Proceeds from redemption of auction rate security	—		5.0
Net cash used in investing activities	(13.4)		(9.3)
Cash flows from financing activities
Taxes withheld from issuance of share-based compensation awards, net	(5.6)		(1.4)
Repurchases of common stock	—		(5.1)
Dividends paid	(25.4)		(24.6)
Borrowings from credit facility	2.6		1,048.3
Repayment of borrowings from credit facility	(82.8)		(658.1)
Changes in book cash overdrafts	(13.3)		18.2
Financing of energy savings performance contracts	7.5		1.1
Repayment of finance lease obligations	(1.5)		(1.5)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(118.5)		376.8
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	2.2		2.0
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	41.5		497.5
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year	394.2		58.5
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	435.7	$	555.9

See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

ABM INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES

NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(UNAUDITED)

1. THE COMPANY AND NATURE OF OPERATIONS

ABM is a leading provider of integrated facility services with a mission to make a difference, every person, every day. We are organized into four industry groups and one Technical Solutions segment:

Through these groups, we offer janitorial, facilities engineering, parking, and specialized mechanical and electrical technical solutions, on a standalone basis or in combination with other services.

2. BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with (i) United States generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) for interim financial information and (ii) the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. In the opinion of our management, our unaudited consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes (the “Financial Statements”) include all normal recurring adjustments that are necessary for the fair statement of the interim periods presented. Interim results of operations are not necessarily indicative of results for the full year. The Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with our audited consolidated financial statements (and notes thereto) in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended October 31, 2020. Unless otherwise indicated, all references to years are to our fiscal years, which end on October 31.

Impact of the Pandemic

COVID-19 has resulted in a worldwide health Pandemic. To date, the Pandemic has surfaced in regions all around the world and resulted in business slowdowns and shutdowns, as well as global travel restrictions. In these Financial Statements, we have assessed the current impact of the Pandemic on our financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows as well as on our estimates, forecasts, and accounting policies. We have made additional disclosures of these assessments, as necessary. Given the unprecedented nature of this situation, we cannot reasonably estimate the full impact the Pandemic will have on our financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows in the foreseeable future. The ultimate impact of the Pandemic on our company is highly uncertain and will depend on future developments, and such impacts could exist for an extended period of time, even after the Pandemic subsides.

The Pandemic continues to create a dynamic client environment, and we are working diligently to ensure our clients’ changing staffing and service needs are met while actively managing direct labor and related personnel costs, including furloughs or reduced hours for certain frontline employees in markets significantly impacted by business slowdowns and shutdowns.

Rounding

We round amounts in the Financial Statements to millions and calculate all percentages and per-share data from the underlying whole-dollar amounts. Thus, certain amounts may not foot, crossfoot, or recalculate based on reported numbers due to rounding.

Discontinued Operations

Following the sale of our Security business in 2015, we record all costs associated with this former business in discontinued operations. Such costs generally relate to litigation we retained and insurance reserves.

Management Reimbursement Revenue by Segment

We operate certain parking facilities under management reimbursement arrangements. Under these arrangements, we manage the parking facilities for management fees and pass through the revenues and expenses associated with the facilities to the owners. These revenues and expenses are reported in equal amounts as costs reimbursed from our managed locations:


	Three Months Ended April 30,				Six Months Ended April 30,
(in millions)	2021		2020		2021		2020
Business & Industry	$	43.2	$	61.7	$	86.6	$	135.4
Aviation	12.9		20.7		26.5		46.6
Total	$	56.1	$	82.4	$	113.1	$	182.0

Recently Adopted Accounting Standards

The Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU No. 2016-13, Financial Instruments—Credit Losses (Topic 326) in June 2016 and subsequently issued these amendments to the initial guidance: ASU 2018-19, ASU 2019-04, ASU 2019-05, ASU 2019-11, and ASU 2020-03 (collectively, “Topic 326”). Topic 326 replaces the existing incurred loss impairment model with a methodology that incorporates all expected credit loss estimates, resulting in more timely recognition of losses. Under Topic 326, an organization is required to measure all expected credit losses for financial assets held at the reporting date based on historical experience, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts that affect the collectability of the reported financial assets. It also requires credit losses related to available-for-sale debt securities to be recorded through an allowance for credit losses. We adopted this standard effective November 1, 2020, on a modified retrospective basis. The asset and liability classes that we have identified to be in the scope of Topic 326 at the time of the adoption are trade accounts receivable, costs incurred in excess of amounts billed, guarantees, reinsurance recoverables, and notes receivable. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-15, Intangibles—Goodwill and Other—Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Customer’s Accounting for Implementation Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement That Is a Service Contract. This accounting update aligns the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred in a hosting arrangement that is a service contract with the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred to develop or obtain internal-use software. The guidance also specifies that the presentation of capitalized implementation costs and the related amortization on the balance sheet, income statement, and statement of cash flows should align with the presentation of the hosting (service) element of the arrangement. We adopted this standard effective November 1, 2020, on a prospective basis. The adoption of the standard did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

No other recently adopted accounting standards have had a significant impact on our fiscal 2021 consolidated financial statements.

3. REVENUES

Disaggregation of Revenues

We generate revenues under several types of contracts, which are further explained below. Generally, the type of contract is determined by the nature of the services provided by each of our major service lines throughout our reportable segments; therefore, we disaggregate revenues from contracts with customers into major service lines. We have determined that disaggregating revenues into these categories best depicts how the nature, amount, timing, and uncertainty of revenues and cash flows are affected by economic factors. Our reportable segments are Business & Industry (“B&I”), Technology and Manufacturing (“T&M”), Education, Aviation, and Technical Solutions, as described in Note 10, “Segment Information.”


	Three Months Ended April 30, 2021												Six Months Ended April 30, 2021
(in millions)	B&I		T&M		Education		Aviation		Technical Solutions		Total		B&I		T&M		Education		Aviation		Technical Solutions		Total

Major Service Line
Janitorial(1)	$	644.4	$	197.3	$	187.6	$	29.1	$	—	$	1,058.4	$	1,291.3	$	394.2	$	372.4	$	58.2	$	—	$	2,116.1
Parking(2)	68.3		10.0		0.2		61.9		—		140.5		137.3		21.7		0.4		117.3		—		276.7
Facility Services(3)	83.4		39.0		26.3		6.8		—		155.5		176.8		79.6		50.8		13.7		—		320.9
Building & Energy Solutions(4)	—		—		—		—		125.5		125.5		—		—		—		—		238.8		238.8
Airline Services(5)	0.1		—		—		50.5		—		50.6		0.2		—		—		102.2		—		102.5
	$	796.2	$	246.3	$	214.2	$	148.3	$	125.5	$	1,530.5	$	1,605.6	$	495.5	$	423.6	$	291.5	$	238.8	$	3,055.0
Elimination of inter-segment revenues											(33.1)												(65.2)
Total											$	1,497.4											$	2,989.8


	Three Months Ended April 30, 2020												Six Months Ended April 30, 2020
(in millions)	B&I		T&M		Education		Aviation		Technical Solutions		Total		B&I		T&M		Education		Aviation		Technical Solutions		Total

Major Service Line
Janitorial(1)	$	597.0	$	190.3	$	177.5	$	31.9	$	—	$	996.7	$	1,190.5	$	376.0	$	363.7	$	66.7	$	—	$	1,996.9
Parking(2)	97.1		7.4		0.6		71.3		—		176.4		222.9		15.5		1.4		156.3		—		396.1
Facility Services(3)	91.3		35.9		22.0		7.9		—		157.1		192.8		76.1		43.0		18.5		—		330.3
Building & Energy Solutions(4)	—		—		—		—		122.3		122.3		—		—		—		—		264.3		264.3
Airline Services(5)	0.1		—		—		73.7		—		73.8		0.3		—		—		182.0		—		182.3
	$	785.6	$	233.7	$	200.1	$	184.7	$	122.3	$	1,526.4	$	1,606.5	$	467.6	$	408.0	$	423.5	$	264.3	$	3,170.0
Elimination of inter-segment revenues											(30.4)												(61.0)
Total											$	1,496.0											$	3,109.0

(1) Janitorial arrangements provide a wide range of essential cleaning services for commercial office buildings, airports and other transportation centers, educational institutions, government buildings, health facilities, industrial buildings, retail stores, and stadiums and arenas. These arrangements are often structured as monthly fixed-price, square-foot, cost-plus, and work order contracts.

(2) Parking arrangements provide parking and transportation services for clients at various locations, including airports and other transportation centers, commercial office buildings, educational institutions, health facilities, hotels, and stadiums and arenas. These arrangements are structured as management reimbursement, leased location, and allowance contracts. Certain of these arrangements are considered service concession agreements and are accounted for under the guidance of ASU

2017-10, Service Concession Arrangements (Topic 853): Determining the Customer of the Operation Services; accordingly, rent expense related to these arrangements is recorded as a reduction of the related parking service revenues.

(3) Facility Services arrangements provide onsite mechanical engineering and technical services and solutions relating to a broad range of facilities and infrastructure systems that are designed to extend the useful life of facility fixed assets, improve equipment operating efficiencies, reduce energy consumption, lower overall operational costs for clients, and enhance the sustainability of client locations. These arrangements are generally structured as monthly fixed-price, cost-plus, and work order contracts.

(4) Building & Energy Solutions arrangements provide custom energy solutions, electrical, HVAC, lighting, and other general maintenance and repair services for clients in the public and private sectors and are generally structured as Energy Savings, Fixed-Price Repair, and Refurbishment contracts. We also franchise certain operations under franchise agreements relating to our Linc Network and TEGG brands, pursuant to franchise contracts.

(5) Airline Services arrangements support airlines and airports with services such as passenger assistance, catering logistics, and airplane cabin maintenance. These arrangements are often structured as monthly fixed-price, cost-plus, transaction price, and hourly contracts.

Contract Types

We have arrangements under various contract types, as described in Note 2, “Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies,” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended October 31, 2020.

Certain arrangements involve variable consideration (primarily per transaction fees, reimbursable expenses, and sales-based royalties). We do not estimate the variable consideration for these arrangements; rather, we recognize these variable fees as they are earned.

The majority of our contracts include performance obligations that are primarily satisfied over time as we provide the related services. These contract types include: monthly fixed-price; square-foot; cost-plus; work orders; transaction-price; hourly; management reimbursement; leased location; allowance; energy savings contracts; and fixed-price repair and refurbishment contracts, as well as our franchise and royalty fee arrangements. We recognize revenue as the services are performed using a measure of progress that is determined by the contract type. Generally, most of our contracts are cancelable by either party without a substantive penalty, and the majority have a notification period of 30 to 60 days.

We primarily account for our performance obligations under the series guidance, using the as-invoiced practical expedient when applicable. We apply the as-invoiced practical expedient to record revenue as the services are provided, given the nature of the services provided and the frequency of billing under the customer contracts. Under this practical expedient, we recognize revenue in an amount that corresponds directly with the value to the customer of our performance completed to date and for which we have the right to invoice the customer.

Remaining Performance Obligations

At April 30, 2021, performance obligations that were unsatisfied or partially unsatisfied for which we expect to recognize revenue totaled $282.4 million. We expect to recognize revenue on approximately 70% of the remaining performance obligations over the next 12 months, with the remainder recognized thereafter, based on our estimates of project timing.

These amounts exclude variable consideration primarily related to: (i) contracts where we have determined that the contract consists of a series of distinct service periods and revenues are based on future performance that cannot be estimated at contract inception; (ii) parking contracts where we and the customer share the gross revenues or operating profit for the location; and (iii) contracts where transaction prices include performance incentives that are based on future performance and therefore cannot be estimated at contract inception. We apply the practical expedient that permits exclusion of information about the remaining performance obligations with original expected durations of one year or less.

Contract Balances

The timing of revenue recognition, billings, and cash collections results in contract assets and contract liabilities, as further explained below. The timing of revenue recognition may differ from the timing of invoicing to customers.

Contract assets primarily consist of billed trade receivables, unbilled trade receivables, and costs incurred in excess of amounts billed. Billed and unbilled trade receivables represent amounts from work completed in which we

have an unconditional right to bill our customer. Costs incurred in excess of amounts billed typically arise when the revenue recognized on projects exceeds the amount billed to the customer. These amounts are transferred to billed trade receivables when the rights become unconditional. Contract assets also include the capitalization of incremental costs of obtaining a contract with a customer, primarily commissions. Commissions expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over a weighted average expected customer relationship period.

Contract liabilities consist of deferred revenue and advance payments and billings in excess of revenue recognized. We generally classify contract liabilities as current since the related contracts are generally for a period of one year or less. Contract liabilities decrease as we recognize revenue from the satisfaction of the related performance obligation.

The following tables present the balances in our contract assets and contract liabilities:


(in millions)	April 30, 2021		October 31, 2020
Contract assets
Billed trade receivables(1)	$	812.5	$	835.8
Unbilled trade receivables(1)	100.6		53.9
Costs incurred in excess of amounts billed(2)	37.7		52.2
Capitalized commissions(3)	27.2		25.2

(1) Included in trade accounts receivable, net, on the unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets. The fluctuations correlate directly to the execution of new customer contracts and to invoicing and collections from customers in the normal course of business.

(2) Fluctuation is primarily due to the timing of payments on our contracts measured using the cost-to-cost method of revenue recognition.

(3) Included in other current assets and other noncurrent assets on the unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets. During the six months ended April 30, 2021, we capitalized $8.6 million of new costs and amortized $6.6 million of previously capitalized costs. There was no impairment loss recorded on the costs capitalized.


(in millions)	Six Months Ended April 30, 2021
Contract liabilities(1)
Balance at beginning of period	$	36.4
Additional contract liabilities	72.2
Recognition of deferred revenue	(61.0)
Balance at end of period	$	47.6

(1) Included in other accrued liabilities on the unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets.

4. NET INCOME (LOSS) PER COMMON SHARE

Basic and Diluted Net Income (Loss) Per Common Share Calculations


	Three Months Ended April 30,				Six Months Ended April 30,
(in millions, except per share amounts)	2021		2020		2021		2020
Income (loss) from continuing operations	$	31.1	$	(136.8)	$	105.7	$	(108.9)
Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes	—		—		—		0.1
Net income (loss)	$	31.1	$	(136.8)	$	105.7	$	(108.8)

Weighted-average common and common equivalent shares outstanding — Basic	67.3		66.9		67.2		66.9
Effect of dilutive securities(1)
Restricted stock units	0.4		—		0.3		—

Performance shares	—		—		0.1		—
Weighted-average common and common equivalent shares outstanding — Diluted	67.8		66.9		67.7		66.9

Net income (loss) per common share — Basic
Income (loss) from continuing operations	$	0.46	$	(2.05)	$	1.57	$	(1.63)
Income from discontinued operations	—		—		—		—
Net income (loss)	$	0.46	$	(2.05)	$	1.57	$	(1.63)

Net income (loss) per common share — Diluted
Income (loss) from continuing operations	$	0.46	$	(2.05)	$	1.56	$	(1.63)
Income from discontinued operations	—		—		—		—
Net income (loss)	$	0.46	$	(2.05)	$	1.56	$	(1.63)

(1) Excludes the impact of potentially dilutive outstanding share-based securities that are excluded from the calculation of diluted loss per share in periods when we have a loss, as their inclusion would have an anti-dilutive effect. Such impact is included in the table below.

Anti-Dilutive Outstanding Stock Awards Issued Under Share-Based Compensation Plans


	Three Months Ended April 30,		Six Months Ended April 30,
(in millions)	2021	2020	2021	2020
Anti-dilutive	—	0.8	0.1	0.6

5. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Fair Value Hierarchy of Our Financial Instruments

Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis


(in millions)	Fair Value Hierarchy	April 30, 2021		October 31, 2020
Cash and cash equivalents(1)	1	$	435.7	$	394.2
Insurance deposits(2)	1	0.7		0.7
Assets held in funded deferred compensation plan(3)	1	2.9		2.6
Credit facility(4)	2	645.1		725.3
Interest rate swap liabilities(5)	2	9.5		15.5

(1) Cash and cash equivalents are stated at nominal value, which equals fair value.

(2) Represents restricted deposits that are used to collateralize our insurance obligations and are stated at nominal value, which equals fair value. These insurance deposits are included in “Other noncurrent assets” on the accompanying unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets. See Note 6, “Insurance,” for further information.

(3) Represents investments held in a Rabbi trust associated with one of our deferred compensation plans, which we include in “Other noncurrent assets” on the accompanying unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets. The fair value of the assets held in the funded deferred compensation plan is based on quoted market prices.

(4) Represents gross outstanding borrowings under our syndicated line of credit and term loan. Due to variable interest rates, the carrying value of outstanding borrowings under our line of credit and term loan approximates the fair value. See Note 7, “Credit Facility,” for further information.

(5) Represents interest rate swap derivatives designated as cash flow hedges. The fair values of the interest rate swaps are estimated based on the present value of the difference between expected cash flows calculated at the contracted interest rates and the expected cash flows at current market interest rates using observable benchmarks for the London Interbank Offered Rate (“LIBOR”) forward rates at the end of the period. At April 30, 2021 and October 31, 2020, our interest rate swaps are included in “Other noncurrent liabilities” on the accompanying unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets. See Note 7, “Credit Facility,” for further information.

The Company does not currently have any financial assets or liabilities recorded at fair value using Level 3 inputs, and there were no transfers to or from Level 3 financial assets or liabilities during the six months ended April 30, 2021.

Non-Financial Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Non-Recurring Basis

In addition to assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis, we are also required to measure certain items at fair value on a non-recurring basis. These assets can include: goodwill; intangible assets; property, plant and equipment; lease-related ROU assets; and long-lived assets that have been reduced to fair value when they are held for sale. If certain triggering events occur, or if an annual impairment test is required, we would evaluate these non-financial assets for impairment. If an impairment were to occur, then the asset would be recorded at the estimated fair value, using primarily unobservable Level 3 inputs.

We did not identify impairment to such non-financial assets for the three and six months ended April 30, 2021. During the second quarter of 2020, given the general deterioration in economic and market conditions arising from the Pandemic, we identified a triggering event and recognized impairment of goodwill and intangible assets, as further described below.

Goodwill

During the second quarter of 2020, we recognized a non-cash impairment charge totaling $163.8 million in three goodwill reporting units ($99.3 million related to Education, $55.5 million related to Aviation, and $9.0 million related to our U.K. Technical Solutions business) as part of an interim impairment test performed as a result of a triggering event arising from the Pandemic. The fair values of the goodwill reporting units were determined using a combination of the market approach and income approach. The market approach estimates the fair value of a reporting unit by using market comparables for reasonably similar public companies and a control premium. The income approach estimates fair value of a reporting unit by using discounted cash flows that included significant

management assumptions, such as revenue growth rates, operating margins, weighted average cost of capital, and future economic and operating conditions. The impairment charge is included in “Impairment loss” on our unaudited Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the three and six months ended April 30, 2020 and is not tax deductible.

Intangible Assets

During the second quarter of 2020 and in connection with the goodwill triggering event previously mentioned, we recognized net impairment charges of $5.6 million related to Aviation (consisting of a $13.8 million reduction in the gross carrying amount of the underlying customer relationships less $8.2 million of accumulated amortization) and $3.4 million related to our U.K. Technical Solutions business (consisting of an $8.7 million reduction in the gross carrying amount of the underlying customer relationships less $5.3 million of accumulated amortization). The fair value of customer contracts and relationships was determined based on discounted cash flows associated with the customer relationships that included significant management assumptions, including expected proceeds. These impairment charges are included in “Impairment loss” on our unaudited Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the three and six months ended April 30, 2020.

6. INSURANCE

We use a combination of insured and self-insurance programs to cover workers’ compensation, general liability, automobile liability, property damage, and other insurable risks. For the majority of these insurance programs, we retain the initial $1.0 million to $1.5 million of exposure on a per-occurrence basis, either through deductibles or self-insured retentions. Beyond the retained exposures, we have varying primary policy limits ranging between $1.0 million and $5.0 million per occurrence. To cover general liability and automobile liability losses above these primary limits, we maintain commercial umbrella insurance policies that provide aggregate limits of $200.0 million. Our insurance policies generally cover workers’ compensation losses to the full extent of statutory requirements. Additionally, to cover property damage risks above our retained limits, we maintain policies that provide per occurrence limits of $75.0 million. We are also self-insured for certain employee medical and dental plans. We maintain stop-loss insurance for our self-insured medical plan under which we retain up to $0.5 million of exposure on a per-participant, per-year basis with respect to claims.

We maintain our reserves for workers’ compensation, general liability, automobile liability, and property damage insurance claims based upon known trends and events and the actuarial estimates of required reserves considering the most recently completed actuarial reports. We use all available information to develop our best estimate of insurance claims reserves as information is obtained. The results of actuarial reviews are used to estimate our insurance rates and insurance reserves for future periods and to adjust reserves, if appropriate, for prior years.

Actuarial Review and Interim Update Performed During 2021

We review our self-insurance liabilities on a regular basis and adjust our accruals accordingly. Actual claims activity or development may vary from our assumptions and estimates, which may result in material losses or gains. As we obtain additional information that affects the assumptions and estimates used in our reserve liability calculations, we adjust our self-insurance rates and reserves for future periods and, if appropriate, adjust our reserves for claims incurred in prior accounting periods.

During the first quarter of 2021, we performed a comprehensive actuarial review of the majority of our casualty insurance programs to evaluate changes made to claims reserves and claims payment activity for the period of May 1, 2020 through October 31, 2020 (the “Actuarial Review”). The Actuarial Review was comprehensive in nature and was based on loss development patterns, trend assumptions, and underlying expected loss costs during the period analyzed.

During the second quarter of 2021, we performed an interim actuarial update of the majority of our casualty insurance programs that considered changes in claims development and claims payment activity for the period of November 1, 2020 through January 31, 2021 (the “Interim Update”). This Interim Update was abbreviated in nature based on actual versus expected developments during the periods analyzed and relied on the key assumptions in the Actuarial Review (most notably loss development patterns, trend assumptions, and underlying expected loss costs).

Based on the results of the Actuarial Review and Interim Update at April 30, 2021, we decreased our total reserves for known claims as well as our estimate of the loss amounts associated with incurred but not reported claims (“IBNR claims”) by $17.4 million during the six months ended April 30, 2021; $11.4 million of that amount relates to prior years. During the six months ended April 30, 2020, we decreased our total reserves related to prior year claims by $6.6 million. We will continue to assess ongoing developments, which may result in further adjustments to reserves.

Insurance Related Balances and Activity


(in millions)	April 30, 2021		October 31, 2020
Insurance claim reserves, excluding medical and dental	$	501.3	$	504.9
Medical and dental claim reserves	17.8		16.6
Insurance recoverables	70.2		70.1

At April 30, 2021 and October 31, 2020, insurance recoverables are included in both “Other current assets” and “Other noncurrent assets” on the accompanying unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Instruments Used to Collateralize Our Insurance Obligations


(in millions)	April 30, 2021		October 31, 2020
Standby letters of credit	$	139.6	$	143.6
Surety bonds	85.4		82.6
Restricted insurance deposits	0.7		0.7
Total	$	225.7	$	226.9

7. CREDIT FACILITY

On September 1, 2017, we refinanced and replaced our then-existing $800.0 million credit facility with a new senior, secured five-year syndicated credit facility (the “Credit Facility”), consisting of a $900.0 million revolving line of credit and an $800.0 million amortizing term loan, both of which are scheduled to mature on September 1, 2022. In accordance with the terms of the Credit Facility, the revolving line of credit was reduced to $800.0 million on September 1, 2018. The Credit Facility also provides for the issuance of up to $300.0 million for standby letters of credit and the issuance of up to $75.0 million in swingline advances. The obligations under the Credit Facility are secured on a first-priority basis by a lien on substantially all of our assets and properties, subject to certain exceptions. To further enhance our financial flexibility as a precautionary measure in response to uncertainty arising from the Pandemic, we amended our Credit Facility (the “Amendment”) on May 28, 2020.

The Amendment modified the financial covenants under the Credit Facility, including: (i) replacing a maximum total leverage ratio with a maximum total net leverage ratio that varies on a quarterly basis and adjusts to 4.00 to 1.00 by the quarter ending October 31, 2022; (ii) modifying the minimum fixed charge coverage ratio on a quarterly basis, which adjusts to 1.25 to 1.00 as of the quarter ending April 30, 2022; and (iii) adding a minimum liquidity (defined in the Amendment as domestic cash plus available revolving loans) of $250.0 million. These financial covenants were effective with the quarter ended April 30, 2020. Our borrowing capacity is subject to, and limited by, compliance with these covenants. At April 30, 2021, we were in compliance with these covenants.

The Amendment also changed the interest rate, interest margins, and commitment fees applicable to loans and commitments under the Credit Facility. Prior to the Amendment, borrowings under the Credit Facility bore interest at a rate equal to 1-month LIBOR plus a spread that was based upon our leverage ratio. The spread ranged from 1.00% to 2.25% for Eurocurrency loans and 0.00% to 1.25% for base rate loans. We were also charged a commitment fee, which was paid quarterly in arrears and was based on our leverage ratio, that ranged from 0.200% to 0.350% on the average daily unused portion of the revolving line of credit. For purposes of this calculation, irrevocable standby letters of credit, which are issued primarily in conjunction with our insurance programs, and cash borrowings were included as outstanding under the line of credit.

Subsequent to the Amendment, borrowings under the Credit Facility bear interest at a rate equal to 1-month LIBOR plus a spread that is based upon our total leverage ratio. The spread ranges from 1.00% to 2.75% for revolving Eurocurrency loans and 0.00% to 1.75% for revolving base rate loans. At April 30, 2021, the weighted

average interest rate on our outstanding borrowings was 2.12%. We are also charged a commitment fee, which is paid quarterly in arrears and is based on our total leverage ratio, that ranges from 0.200% to 0.450% on the average daily unused portion of the revolving line of credit. For purposes of this calculation, irrevocable standby letters of credit, which are issued primarily in conjunction with our insurance programs, and cash borrowings are included as outstanding under the revolving line of credit.

The Credit Facility also includes customary events of default, such as: failure to pay principal, interest, or fees when due; failure to comply with covenants; the occurrence of certain material judgments; and a change in control of the Company. If certain events of default occur, including certain cross-defaults, insolvency, change in control, or violation of specific covenants, the lenders can terminate or suspend our access to the Credit Facility, declare all amounts outstanding (including all accrued interest and unpaid fees) to be immediately due and payable, and require that we cash collateralize the outstanding standby letters of credit.

Total deferred financing costs related to the Credit Facility of $18.7 million, consisting of $13.4 million related to the term loan and $5.2 million related to the line of credit, are being amortized to interest expense over the term of the Credit Facility. We incurred total fees of $4.6 million in conjunction with the Amendment, the majority of which we capitalized in the quarter ended July 31, 2020, and are amortizing over the remaining term of the Credit Facility.

Credit Facility Information


(in millions)	April 30, 2021		October 31, 2020
Current portion of long-term debt
Gross term loan	$	120.0	$	120.0
Unamortized deferred financing costs	(3.0)		(3.3)
Current portion of term loan	$	117.0	$	116.7

Long-term debt
Gross term loan	$	500.0	$	560.0
Unamortized deferred financing costs	(0.9)		(2.3)
Total noncurrent portion of term loan	499.1		557.7
Revolving line of credit(1)(2)	25.1		45.3
Long-term debt	$	524.2	$	603.0

(1) Standby letters of credit amounted to $149.2 million at April 30, 2021.

(2) At April 30, 2021, we had borrowing capacity of $622.1 million, reflecting covenant restrictions.

Term Loan Maturities

During the three and six months ended April 30, 2021, we made principal payments under the term loan of $30.0 million and $60.0 million, respectively. As of April 30, 2021, the following principal payments are required under the term loan.


(in millions)	2021		2022
Debt maturities	$	60.0	$	560.0

Interest Rate Swaps

We enter into interest rate swaps to manage the interest rate risk associated with our floating-rate, LIBOR-based borrowings. Under these arrangements, we typically pay a fixed interest rate in exchange for LIBOR-based variable interest throughout the life of the agreement. We initially report the mark-to-market gain or loss on a derivative as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss (“AOCL”) and subsequently reclassify the gain or loss into earnings when the hedged transactions occur and affect earnings. Interest payables and receivables under the swap agreements are accrued and recorded as adjustments to interest expense. All of our interest rate swaps have been designated and accounted for as cash flow hedges from inception. See Note 5, “Fair Value of Financial Instruments,” regarding the valuation of our interest rate swaps.

Notional Amount

Fixed Interest Rate

Effective Date

Maturity Date

$ 90.0 million

2.84%

November 1, 2018

October 31, 2021

$ 130.0 million

2.86%

November 1, 2018

April 30, 2022

$ 130.0 million

2.84%

November 1, 2018

September 1, 2022

At April 30, 2021 and October 31, 2020, amounts recorded in AOCL for interest rate swaps were a loss of $1.3 million, net of taxes of $0.1 million, and a loss of $3.3 million, net of taxes of $0.9 million, respectively. These amounts included the gain associated with the interest rate swaps we terminated in 2018, which is being amortized to interest expense as interest payments are made over the term of our Credit Facility. During the three and six months ended April 30, 2021, we amortized $1.2 million, net of taxes of $0.4 million, and $2.3 million, net of taxes of $0.9 million, respectively, of this gain to interest expense. During the three and six months ended April 30, 2020, we amortized $1.2 million, net of taxes of $0.5 million, and $2.4 million, net of taxes of $0.9 million, respectively. At April 30, 2021, the total amount expected to be reclassified from AOCL to earnings during the next twelve months is a loss of $1.6 million, net of a tax benefit of $0.4 million.

8. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

Letters of Credit and Surety Bonds

We use letters of credit and surety bonds to secure certain commitments related to insurance programs and for other purposes. As of April 30, 2021, these letters of credit and surety bonds totaled $149.2 million and $600.7 million, respectively.

Guarantees

In some instances, we offer clients guaranteed energy savings under certain energy savings contracts. At April 30, 2021, total guarantees were $206.5 million and extend through 2041. We accrue for the estimated cost of guarantees when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount can be reasonably estimated. Historically, we have not incurred any material losses in connection with these guarantees.

Sales Taxes

We collect sales tax from clients and remit those collections to the applicable states. When clients fail to pay their invoices, including the amount of any sales tax that we paid on their behalf, in some cases we are entitled to seek a refund of that amount of sales tax from the applicable state.

Sales tax laws and regulations enacted by the various states are subject to interpretation, and our compliance with such laws is routinely subject to audit and review by such states. Audit risk is concentrated in several states that are conducting ongoing audits. The outcomes of ongoing and any future audits and changes in the states’ interpretation of the sales tax laws and regulations could materially adversely impact our results of operations.

Legal Matters

We are a party to a number of lawsuits, claims, and proceedings incident to the operation of our business, including those pertaining to labor and employment, contracts, personal injury, and other matters, some of which allege substantial monetary damages. Some of these actions may be brought as class actions on behalf of a class or purported class of employees.

At April 30, 2021, the total amount accrued for probable litigation losses where a reasonable estimate of the loss could be made was $14.6 million. We do not accrue for contingent losses that, in our judgment, are considered to be reasonably possible but not probable. The estimation of reasonably possible losses also requires the analysis of multiple possible outcomes that often depend on judgments about potential actions by third parties. Our management currently estimates the range of loss for all reasonably possible losses for which a reasonable estimate of the loss can be made is between zero and $8 million. Factors underlying this estimated range of loss may change from time to time, and actual results may vary significantly from this estimate. The amounts above do not include any accrual or loss estimates with respect to the Bucio case, which are detailed below.

Litigation outcomes are difficult to predict and the estimation of probable losses requires the analysis of multiple possible outcomes that often depend on judgments about potential actions by third parties. If one or more matters are resolved in a particular period in an amount in excess of, or in a manner different than, what we anticipated, this could have a material adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

In some cases, although a loss is probable or reasonably possible, we cannot reasonably estimate the maximum potential losses for probable matters or the range of losses for reasonably possible matters. Therefore, our accrual for probable losses and our estimated range of loss for reasonably possible losses do not represent our maximum possible exposure.

Certain Legal Proceedings

In determining whether to include any particular lawsuit or other proceeding in our disclosure below, we consider both quantitative and qualitative factors. These factors include, but are not limited to: the amount of damages and the nature of any other relief sought in the proceeding; if such damages and other relief are specified, our view of the merits of the claims; whether the action is or purports to be a class action, and our view of the likelihood that a class will be certified by the court; the jurisdiction in which the proceeding is pending; and the potential impact of the proceeding on our reputation.

The Consolidated Cases of Bucio and Martinez v. ABM Janitorial Services filed on April 7, 2006, pending in the Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco (the “Bucio case”)

The Bucio case is a class action pending in San Francisco Superior Court that alleges we failed to provide legally required meal periods and make additional premium payments for such meal periods, pay split shift premiums when owed, and reimburse janitors for travel expenses. There is also a claim for penalties under the California Labor Code Private Attorneys General Act (“PAGA”). On April 19, 2011, the trial court held a hearing on plaintiffs’ motion to certify the class. At the conclusion of that hearing, the trial court denied plaintiffs’ motion to certify the class. On May 11, 2011, the plaintiffs filed a motion to reconsider, which was denied. The plaintiffs appealed the class certification issues. The trial court stayed the underlying lawsuit pending the decision in the appeal. The Court of Appeal of the State of California, First Appellate District (the “Court of Appeal”), heard oral arguments on November 7, 2017. On December 11, 2017, the Court of Appeal reversed the trial court’s order denying class certification and remanded the matter for certification of a meal period, travel expense reimbursement, and split shift class. The case was remitted to the trial court for further proceedings on class certification, discovery, dispositive motions, and trial.

On September 20, 2018, the trial court entered an order defining four certified subclasses of janitors who were employed by the legacy ABM janitorial companies in California at any time between April 7, 2002 and April 30, 2013, on claims based on alleged previous automatic deduction practices for meal breaks, unpaid meal premiums, unpaid split shift premiums, and unreimbursed business expenses, such as mileage reimbursement for use of personal vehicles to travel between worksites. On February 1, 2019, the trial court held that the discovery related to PAGA claims allegedly arising after April 30, 2013 would be stayed until after the class and PAGA claims accruing prior to April 30, 2013 had been tried. The parties engaged in mediation in July 2019, which did not result in settlement of the case. On October 17, 2019, the plaintiffs filed a motion asking the trial court to certify additional classes based on an alleged failure to maintain time records, an alleged failure to provide accurate wage statements, and an alleged practice of combining meal and rest breaks. The trial court denied the plaintiffs’ motion to certify additional classes on December 26, 2019. The case was re-assigned to a new judge on January 6, 2020. ABM filed motions for summary adjudication as to certain of plaintiffs’ class claims, and the trial court denied those motions in November 2020. The parties engaged in another mediation in January 2021, which did not result in a settlement of the case. Plaintiffs filed motions for summary adjudication and/or summary judgment on some claims in December 2020.

In February and March 2021, the parties engaged in expert discovery which provided detailed information regarding the plaintiffs’ damage calculations on the class claims. On February 25, 2021, the California Supreme Court issued an opinion in Donohue v. AMN Services, which addresses the standard for adjudicating meal period claims under California law and we believe is supportive of ABM’s legal position in the Bucio case. On May 5, 2021, the trial court denied all of the plaintiffs’ December 2020 motions for summary adjudication and/or summary judgment and the case was assigned to a new judge. On May 5, 2021, the trial court ordered the parties to attend a mandatory settlement conference before a separate judge on June 11, 2021. The Company filed a motion to decertify the classes on May 24, 2021, which is set for a hearing on June 28, 2021. The current trial date is July 12, 2021.

The Company denies that it has liability to the plaintiffs in this case and we believe we have strong legal arguments as to liability, damages, and to decertification of the classes. However, to the extent trial proceeds, and the plaintiffs are successful on all certified class claims, ABM estimates that, based on the plaintiffs’ theories and damages model (with which the Company does not agree), the class claims damages award could range up to $160 million. That said, if plaintiffs’ most aggressive damages models and theories are credited, the class damages award could be significantly in excess of $160 million. The PAGA claims and the plaintiffs’ claim for attorneys’ fees are not currently estimable, but an award of penalties under PAGA could be material as the statute provides for penalties per class member per pay period in which a violation of the California Labor Code has been proven, and Plaintiffs are seeking multiple PAGA penalties per class member per pay period. There is a wide range of potential exposure in this case in the event of an adverse verdict. Based on the expert discovery described above, the recent court rulings, and the range of potential exposure, the Company recorded a reserve of $30 million for the quarter. ended April 30, 2021.

As noted previously, litigation outcomes are difficult to predict, and the estimation of probable losses requires an analysis of multiple possible outcomes that often depend on judgments about potential actions by third parties. Accordingly, the recorded reserve of $30 million for the quarter ended April 30, 2021 is based on a host of factors, considerations, and judgments, and the ultimate resolution of this matter could result in a loss in excess of the recorded reserve. Whether the ultimate resolution results in a loss in excess of the reserve already recorded will depend on many factors, including (but not limited to) settlement discussions, the unpredictable nature of juries, and court rulings. While we believe we have strong defenses to the claims in this proceeding and will continue to vigorously defend ourselves, there can be no assurance that the final resolution of this matter will not have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows.

9. INCOME TAXES

Our quarterly tax provision is calculated using an estimated annual tax rate that is adjusted for discrete items occurring during the period to arrive at our effective tax rate. During the three and six months ended April 30, 2021, we had effective tax rates of 27.3% and 26.9%, respectively, resulting in provisions for taxes of $11.7 million and $38.9 million, respectively. During the three and six months ended April 30, 2020, we had effective tax rates of (8.4)% and (21.4)%, respectively, resulting in provisions for taxes of $10.6 million and $19.2 million, respectively. The effective tax rate for the three and six months ended April 30, 2020, excluding an impairment loss of non-deductible goodwill of $163.8 million, was 28.1% and 25.9% respectively. The difference between the effective tax rate and statutory rate is primarily related to tax credits. The rate difference between periods is driven by increased income in 2021.

Our effective tax rate for the six months ended April 30, 2021 was not impacted by any significant discrete items. Our effective tax rate for the six months ended April 30, 2020 was impacted by an impairment loss of non-deductible goodwill as described in Note 5 and a $1.5 million tax provision related to the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (“WOTC”).

In response to COVID-19, Congress enacted the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”) on March 27, 2020. The CARES Act provides various tax provisions, including payroll tax provisions, which we have evaluated for applicability. Through December 31, 2020, we deferred approximately $132 million of payroll tax, which the CARES Act requires to be remitted in equal parts by December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2022. The impact of the income tax provisions was not material.

We plan to reinvest our foreign earnings to fund future non-U.S. growth and expansion, and we do not anticipate remitting such earnings to the United States. While U.S. federal tax expense has been recognized as a result of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, no deferred tax liabilities with respect to federal and state income taxes or foreign withholding taxes have been recognized.

10. SEGMENT INFORMATION

Our current reportable segments consist of B&I, T&M, Education, Aviation, and Technical Solutions, as further described below.


REPORTABLE SEGMENTS AND DESCRIPTIONS
B&I			B&I, our largest reportable segment, encompasses janitorial, facilities engineering, and parking services for commercial real estate properties, sports and entertainment venues, and traditional hospitals and non-acute healthcare facilities. B&I also provides vehicle maintenance and other services to rental car providers.
T&M			T&M provides janitorial, facilities engineering, and parking services to industrial and high-tech manufacturing facilities.
Education			Education delivers janitorial, custodial, landscaping and grounds, facilities engineering, and parking services for public school districts, private schools, colleges, and universities.
Aviation			Aviation supports airlines and airports with services ranging from parking and janitorial to passenger assistance, catering logistics, air cabin maintenance, and transportation.
Technical Solutions			Technical Solutions specializes in mechanical and electrical services. These services can also be leveraged for cross-selling across all of our industry groups, both domestically and internationally.

Financial Information by Reportable Segment


	Three Months Ended April 30,				Six Months Ended April 30,
(in millions)	2021		2020		2021		2020
Revenues
Business & Industry	$	796.2	$	785.6	$	1,605.6	$	1,606.5
Technology & Manufacturing	246.3		233.7		495.5		467.6
Education	214.2		200.1		423.6		408.0
Aviation	148.3		184.7		291.5		423.5
Technical Solutions	125.5		122.3		238.8		264.3
Elimination of inter-segment revenues	(33.1)		(30.4)		(65.2)		(61.0)
	$	1,497.4	$	1,496.0	$	2,989.8	$	3,109.0
Operating profit (loss)
Business & Industry	$	85.3	$	59.2	$	171.0	$	97.4
Technology & Manufacturing	26.9		19.7		53.8		36.3
Education(1)	13.6		(85.8)		35.0		(74.6)
Aviation(2)	5.8		(60.5)		9.0		(54.9)
Technical Solutions(3)	10.2		(8.4)		16.3		(0.1)
Government Services	—		—		(0.1)		—
Corporate	(90.8)		(39.5)		(123.4)		(72.8)
Adjustment for income from unconsolidated affiliates, included in Aviation and Technical Solutions	(0.2)		(0.9)		(0.8)		(1.8)
Adjustment for tax deductions for energy efficient government buildings, included in Technical Solutions	(0.4)		(0.4)		(0.6)		(0.4)
	50.3		(116.7)		160.1		(70.8)
Income from unconsolidated affiliates	0.2		0.9		0.8		1.8
Interest expense	(7.8)		(10.5)		(16.3)		(20.7)
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	$	42.8	$	(126.2)	$	144.6	$	(89.7)

(1) Reflects impairment charges totaling $99.3 million on goodwill during the three and six months ended April 30, 2020.

(2) Reflects impairment charges totaling $61.1 million on goodwill and intangible assets during the three and six months ended April 30, 2020.

(3) Reflects impairment charges totaling $12.4 million on goodwill and intangible assets during the three and six months ended April 30, 2020.

The accounting policies for our segments are the same as those disclosed within our significant accounting policies in Note 2, “Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies.” Our management evaluates the performance of each reportable segment based on its respective operating profit results, which include the allocation of certain centrally incurred costs. Corporate expenses not allocated to segments include certain CEO and other finance and human resource departmental expenses, certain information technology costs, share-based compensation, certain legal costs and settlements, restructuring and related costs, certain actuarial adjustments to self-insurance reserves, and direct acquisition costs. Management does not review asset information by segment, therefore we do not present assets in this note.

ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS.

The following Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (“MD&A”) is intended to facilitate an understanding of the results of operations and financial condition of ABM. This MD&A is provided as a supplement to, and should be read in conjunction with, our Financial Statements and our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended October 31, 2020, which has been filed with the SEC. This MD&A contains forward-looking statements about our business, operations, and industry that involve risks and uncertainties, such as statements regarding our plans, objectives, expectations, and intentions. Our future results and financial condition may be materially different from those we currently anticipate. See “Forward-Looking Statements” for more information.

Throughout the MD&A, amounts and percentages may not recalculate due to rounding. Unless otherwise indicated, all information in the MD&A and references to years are based on our fiscal years, which end on October 31.

Business Overview

ABM is a leading provider of integrated facility solutions, customized by industry, with a mission to make a difference, every person, every day.

COVID-19 Pandemic

COVID-19 has resulted in a worldwide health Pandemic. To date, COVID-19 has surfaced in regions all around the world and resulted in business slowdowns and shutdowns, as well as global travel restrictions. We, along with many of our clients, have been impacted by recommendations and/or mandates from federal, state, and local authorities to practice social distancing, to refrain from gathering in groups, and, in some areas, to refrain from non-essential movements outside of homes. The Pandemic has also created unanticipated circumstances and uncertainty, disruption, and significant volatility in the broader economy. These factors have led to lower demand for some of our services in certain end-markets, particularly in our Aviation segment. Refer to “Consolidated Results of Operations” and “Results of Operations by Segment” for additional information related to the impact of the Pandemic on our financial results.

Given the unprecedented and uncertain nature and potential duration of this situation, we cannot reasonably estimate the full extent of the impact the Pandemic will have on our financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows. The ultimate extent of the effects of the Pandemic on our company is highly uncertain and will depend on future developments, and we may continue to experience adverse effects on our business, consolidated results of operations, financial position, and cash flows resulting from a recessionary economic environment that may persist.

Our priority has been and continues to be the health, safety, and support of our employees, our clients, and the communities that we serve. We have also taken actions to strengthen our liquidity, cash flows, and financial position to help mitigate potential future impacts on our operations and financial performance. These priorities and measures include, but are not limited to, the following:

Health and Safety of our Employees and Clients

As the Pandemic has developed, we have taken steps to support our employees and clients based on recommendations from various global experts, including the World Health Organization, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the U.K. National Health Service. To help protect our employees and our clients, face masks and other personal protective equipment (“PPE”) are being used by our employees. We have also encouraged our employees to practice social distancing and wash hands frequently. Additionally, we transitioned many office-based employees to a remote work environment, suspended non-essential travel, and adopted technologies to allow employees to effectively perform their functions remotely.

Client Focus

Over the past few years, we have focused on consolidating purchasing activities to leverage our scale and identify preferred suppliers. While we have seen a reduction in the availability of supplies and an

increase in costs, our procurement efforts have helped create a positive supply chain for our company and clients during the Pandemic. We will continue to monitor our supply chain for potential impacts as future developments unfold.

The Pandemic continues to create a dynamic client environment, and we are working diligently to ensure our clients’ changing staffing and service needs are met. We developed new cleaning initiatives in accordance with various protocols issued by global experts, including deep cleaning services, special project cleaning services, and other work orders.

In April 2020, we announced our EnhancedCleanTM Program (“EnhancedClean”), an innovative solution that helps provide clients with healthy spaces. We designed EnhancedClean under the guidance of experts on infectious diseases and industrial hygiene to help provide our clients with processes that use hospital-grade disinfectants, specialized equipment, and innovative solutions and technology. These solutions include: hygiene and safety protocols, utilization of disinfecting procedures and products for high-touch surfaces, employment of PPE, and communication and training protocols.

Management of Direct Labor

As we adapt to the changing demand environment resulting from the Pandemic, we continue to actively manage direct labor and related personnel costs, including furloughs or reduced hours for certain frontline employees in markets significantly impacted by business slowdowns and shutdowns.

Liquidity, Cash Flows, and Financial Position

As of April 30, 2021, we had $435.7 million of cash and cash equivalents, and we had net cash provided by operating activities of $171.2 million during the six months ended April 30, 2021. We have taken and continue to take actions to help preserve cash, increase liquidity, and strengthen our financial position, including:

•Amending our Credit Facility on May 28, 2020, to further enhance our financial flexibility as a precautionary measure in response to uncertainty arising from the Pandemic (refer to “Liquidity and Capital Resources” for more information);

•Focusing on collection of client receivables and monitoring the adequacy of our reserves;

•Extending vendor payment terms where possible;

•Utilizing certain governmental relief efforts (as further described below); and

•Suspending share repurchases under our share repurchase program.

In response to the Pandemic, Congress enacted the CARES Act on March 27, 2020. The CARES Act provides various tax provisions, including payroll tax provisions, which we have evaluated for applicability. Through December 31, 2020, we deferred approximately $132 million of payroll tax, which the CARES Act requires to be remitted in equal parts by December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2022. The impact of the income tax provisions was not material. Additionally, we received grants under the United Kingdom’s job retention scheme to reimburse us for a portion of certain furloughed employees’ salaries.

As a result of the actions taken above, we were able to strengthen our cash flow during the second quarter. As of April 30, 2021, this resulted in a borrowing capacity of $622.1 million, reflecting covenant restrictions, in addition to the cash and cash equivalents amount noted above.

Insurance

period of May 1, 2020 through October 31, 2020. The Actuarial Review was comprehensive in nature and was based on loss development patterns, trend assumptions, and underlying expected loss costs during the period analyzed.

During the second quarter of 2021, we performed an interim actuarial update of the majority of our casualty insurance programs that considered changes in claims development and claims payment activity for the period of November 1, 2020 through January 31, 2021. This Interim Update was abbreviated in nature based on actual versus expected developments during the periods analyzed and relied on the key assumptions in the Actuarial Review (most notably loss development patterns, trend assumptions, and underlying expected loss costs).

The claims management strategies and programs that we have implemented have resulted in improvements. Furthermore, we continue to adjust our reserves consistent with known fact patterns. The Actuarial Review and Interim Update again demonstrated that the changes we have made to our risk management programs continue to positively impact the frequency and severity of claims. Based on the results of the Actuarial Review and Interim Update at April 30, 2021, we decreased our total reserves for known claims as well as our estimate of the loss amounts associated with IBNR claims by $17.4 million during the six months ended April 30, 2021; $11.4 million of that amount relates to prior years. During the six months ended April 30, 2020, we decreased our total reserves related to prior year claims by $6.6 million. We will continue to assess ongoing developments, which may result in further adjustments to reserves.

Segment Reporting

Our current reportable segments consist of B&I, T&M, Education, Aviation, and Technical Solutions, as further described below.


REPORTABLE SEGMENTS AND DESCRIPTIONS
			B&I, our largest reportable segment, encompasses janitorial, facilities engineering, and parking services for commercial real estate properties, sports and entertainment venues, and traditional hospitals and non-acute healthcare facilities. B&I also provides vehicle maintenance and other services to rental car providers.
			T&M provides janitorial, facilities engineering, and parking services to industrial and high-tech manufacturing facilities.
			Education delivers janitorial, custodial, landscaping and grounds, facilities engineering, and parking services for public school districts, private schools, colleges, and universities.
			Aviation supports airlines and airports with services ranging from parking and janitorial to passenger assistance, catering logistics, air cabin maintenance, and transportation.
			Technical Solutions specializes in mechanical and electrical services. These services can also be leveraged for cross-selling across all of our industry groups, both domestically and internationally.

Key Financial Highlights

•Revenues increased by $1.4 million, or 0.1%, during the three months ended April 30, 2021, as compared to the three months ended April 30, 2020, primarily due to an increase in work orders as a result of the Pandemic, and the expansion of certain accounts and new business within B&I and T&M. However, this increase was offset by Pandemic-related disruptions across our businesses.

•We had an operating profit of $50.3 million during the three months ended April 30, 2021, as compared to an operating loss of $116.7 million during the three months ended April 30, 2020. This change was primarily driven by the absence of impairment charges recorded on goodwill and intangible assets totaling $172.8 million during the three months ended April 30, 2020. This change was also positively impacted by an increase in work orders with higher margins as a result of the Pandemic (primarily within B&I and T&M) and the management of direct labor and related personnel costs during the Pandemic. These benefits were partially offset by account compression resulting from Pandemic-related disruptions in certain markets and increased legal costs and settlements.

•Our effective tax rate on income from continuing operations was 27.3% for the three months ended April 30, 2021, as compared to (8.4)% for the three months ended April 30, 2020. Our effective tax rate for the three months ended April 30, 2020 was impacted by a non-deductible impairment loss of $163.8 million.

•Net cash provided by operating activities was $171.2 million during the six months ended April 30, 2021. This includes the deferred remittance of payroll taxes under the CARES Act.

•Dividends of $25.4 million were paid to shareholders and dividends totaling $0.380 per common share were declared during the six months ended April 30, 2021.

•At April 30, 2021, total outstanding borrowings under our Credit Facility were $645.1 million. At April 30, 2021, we had up to $622.1 million of borrowing capacity, reflecting covenant restrictions.

Results of Operations

Three Months Ended April 30, 2021 Compared with the Three Months Ended April 30, 2020

Consolidated


	Three Months Ended April 30,
(in millions, except per share amounts)	2021			2020			Increase / (Decrease)
Revenues	$	1,497.4		$	1,496.0		$	1.4	0.1%
Operating expenses	1,274.5			1,306.1			(31.6)		(2.4)%
Gross margin	14.9		%	12.7		%	220 bps
Selling, general and administrative expenses	161.9			119.4			42.5		35.6%
Restructuring and related expenses	—			1.8			(1.8)		NM*
Amortization of intangible assets	10.7			12.5			(1.8)		(14.5)%
Impairment loss	—			172.8			(172.8)		NM*
Operating profit (loss)	50.3			(116.7)			167.0		NM*
Income from unconsolidated affiliates	0.2			0.9			(0.7)		(75.8)%
Interest expense	(7.8)			(10.5)			2.7		25.5%
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	42.8			(126.2)			169.0		NM*
Income tax provision	(11.7)			(10.6)			(1.1)		10.3%
Income (loss) from continuing operations	31.1			(136.8)			167.9		NM*
Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes	—			—			—		NM*
Net income (loss)	31.1			(136.8)			167.9		NM*
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Interest rate swaps	1.6			(8.7)			10.3		NM*
Foreign currency translation and other	1.2			(4.2)			5.4		NM*
Income tax (provision) benefit	(0.4)			2.4			(2.8)		NM*
Comprehensive income (loss)	$	33.4		$	(147.3)		$	180.7	NM*

*Not meaningful

Revenues

Revenues increased by $1.4 million, or 0.1%, during the three months ended April 30, 2021, as compared to the three months ended April 30, 2020. This increase was primarily due to an increase in work orders as a result of the Pandemic, and the expansion of certain accounts and new business within B&I and T&M. However, this increase was offset by Pandemic-related disruptions across our businesses.

Operating Expenses

Operating expenses decreased by $31.6 million, or 2.4%, during the three months ended April 30, 2021, as compared to the three months ended April 30, 2020. Gross margin increased by 220 bps to 14.9% in the three months ended April 30, 2021 from 12.7% in the three months ended April 30, 2020. The increase in gross margin was primarily associated with an increase in work orders with higher margins as a result of the Pandemic (primarily within B&I and T&M) and the management of direct labor and related personnel costs during the Pandemic. The increase in gross margin was also driven by self-insurance reserve adjustments. These benefits were partially offset by account compression resulting from Pandemic-related disruptions in certain markets.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

Selling, general and administrative expenses increased by $42.5 million, or 35.6%, during the three months ended April 30, 2021, as compared to the three months ended April 30, 2020. The increase in selling, general and administrative expenses was primarily attributable to:

•a $32.2 million increase in legal costs and settlements, of which $30 million was attributed to the accrual of a legal reserve for the Bucio case;

•a $14.5 million increase in certain technology projects and other enterprise initiatives, including marketing events; and

•an $11.7 million increase in compensation and related expenses, primarily driven by updated assessments regarding financial performance target achievements in connection with certain performance share awards; during the three months ended April 30, 2020, we recorded a reversal of shared-based compensation expense based upon our then current assessment of probable financial achievements for such awards.

This increase was partially offset by:

•a $9.9 million decrease in bad debt expense, primarily associated with higher reserves established for client receivables in the prior year, due to increasing credit risk resulting from the Pandemic; and

•the absence of a $3.9 million medical and dental insurance expense as a result of an actuarial evaluation performed in the prior year.

Restructuring and Related Expenses

Restructuring and related expenses decreased by $1.8 million during the three months ended April 30, 2021, as compared to the three months ended April 30, 2020. We substantially completed the restructuring program by the end of fiscal year 2020.

Amortization of Intangible Assets

Amortization of intangible assets decreased by $1.8 million, or 14.5%, during the three months ended April 30, 2021, as compared to the three months ended April 30, 2020. The decrease was due to a lower intangible assets balance resulting from the impairment loss recorded in the second quarter of 2020 and to certain intangible assets being amortized using the sum-of-the-years’-digits method, which results in declining amortization expense over the useful lives of the assets.

Impairment Loss

During the three months ended April 30, 2020, we recorded impairment charges on goodwill related to our Education, Aviation, and U.K. Technical Solutions businesses totaling $163.8 million. Additionally, we recorded impairment charges on customer relationships related to our Aviation and U.K. Technical Solutions businesses totaling $9.0 million. During the second quarter of 2020, these businesses were adversely impacted by the market and business conditions resulting from the Pandemic. We did not record any impairment charges to goodwill or intangible assets for the three months ended April 30, 2021.

Interest Expense

Interest expense decreased by $2.7 million, or 25.5%, during the three months ended April 30, 2021, as compared to the three months ended April 30, 2020, primarily due to lower relative interest rates in the current year and lower outstanding borrowings under our credit facility.

Income Taxes from Continuing Operations

Our effective tax rates on income from continuing operations for the three months ended April 30, 2021 and April 30, 2020 were 27.3% and (8.4)%, respectively, resulting in provisions for taxes of $11.7 million and $10.6 million, respectively. The effective tax rate for the three months ended April 30, 2020, excluding a nondeductible impairment loss of $163.8 million, was 28.1%.

Our effective tax rate for the three months ended April 30, 2021 was not impacted by any significant discrete items. Our effective tax rate for the three months ended April 30, 2020 was impacted by the non-deductible impairment loss. The difference between the effective tax rate and statutory rate is primarily related to tax credits. The rate difference between periods is driven by increased income in 2021.

Interest Rate Swaps

We had a gain of $1.6 million on interest rate swaps during the three months ended April 30, 2021, as compared to a loss of $8.7 million during the three months ended April 30, 2020, primarily due to underlying changes in the fair value of our interest rate swaps.

Foreign Currency Translation

We had a foreign currency translation gain of $1.2 million during the three months ended April 30, 2021, as compared to a foreign currency translation loss of $4.2 million during the three months ended April 30, 2020. This change was due to fluctuations in the exchange rate between the U.S. Dollar (“USD”) and the Great Britain Pound (“GBP”). Future gains and losses on foreign currency translation will be dependent upon changes in the relative value of foreign currencies to the USD and the extent of our foreign assets and liabilities.

Segment Information

Financial Information for Each Reportable Segment


	Three Months Ended April 30,
(in millions)	2021			2020			Increase / (Decrease)
Revenues
Business & Industry	$	796.2		$	785.6		$	10.6	1.4%
Technology & Manufacturing	246.3			233.7			12.6		5.4%
Education	214.2			200.1			14.1		7.0%
Aviation	148.3			184.7			(36.4)		(19.7)%
Technical Solutions	125.5			122.3			3.2		2.6%
Elimination of inter-segment revenues	(33.1)			(30.4)			(2.7)		(9.0)%
	$	1,497.4		$	1,496.0		$	1.4	0.1%
Operating profit (loss)
Business & Industry	$	85.3		$	59.2		$	26.1	44.1%
Operating profit margin	10.7		%	7.5		%	318 bps
Technology & Manufacturing	26.9			19.7			7.2		36.6%
Operating profit margin	10.9		%	8.4		%	249 bps
Education	13.6			(85.8)			99.4		NM*
Operating margin	6.3		%	(42.9)		%	NM*
Aviation	5.8			(60.5)			66.3		NM*
Operating margin	3.9		%	(32.7)		%	NM*
Technical Solutions	10.2			(8.4)			18.6		NM*
Operating margin	8.2		%	(6.9)		%	NM*


Corporate	(90.8)			(39.5)			(51.3)		NM*
Adjustment for income from unconsolidated affiliates, included in Aviation and Technical Solutions	(0.2)			(0.9)			0.7		75.8%
Adjustment for tax deductions for energy efficient government buildings, included in Technical Solutions	(0.4)			(0.4)			—		1.6%
	$	50.3		$	(116.7)		$	167.0	NM*

*Not meaningful


Business & Industry
	Three Months Ended April 30,
($ in millions)	2021			2020			Increase
Revenues	$	796.2		$	785.6		$	10.6	1.4%
Operating profit	85.3			59.2			26.1		44.1%
Operating profit margin	10.7		%	7.5		%	318 bps

B&I revenues increased by $10.6 million, or 1.4%, during the three months ended April 30, 2021, as compared to the three months ended April 30, 2020. The increase was primarily attributable to the targeted expansion of certain key clients and an increase in work orders (primarily as a result of the Pandemic). The increase was partially offset by account compression resulting from Pandemic-related disruptions in certain markets within both our U.S. and U.K. businesses. Management reimbursement revenues for this segment totaled $43.2 million and $61.7 million for the three months ended April 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

Operating profit increased by $26.1 million, or 44.1%, during the three months ended April 30, 2021, as compared to the three months ended April 30, 2020. Operating profit margin increased by 318 bps to 10.7% in the three months ended April 30, 2021, from 7.5% in the three months ended April 30, 2020. The increase in operating profit margin was primarily associated with an increase in work orders, which have higher margins. Additionally, the increase in operating profit margin was impacted by higher margins on certain accounts in both our U.S. and U.K. businesses and a decrease in bad debt expense as higher reserves were recorded in the prior year mainly associated with increasing credit risk resulting from the Pandemic.


Technology & Manufacturing
	Three Months Ended April 30,
($ in millions)	2021			2020			Increase
Revenues	$	246.3		$	233.7		$	12.6	5.4%
Operating profit	26.9			19.7			7.2		36.6%
Operating profit margin	10.9		%	8.4		%	249 bps

T&M revenues increased by $12.6 million, or 5.4%, during the three months ended April 30, 2021, as compared to the three months ended April 30, 2020. The increase was primarily attributable to an increase in work orders (primarily as a result of the Pandemic) and new business. This increase was partially offset by the compression of certain accounts, mainly resulting from Pandemic-related disruptions.

Operating profit increased by $7.2 million, or 36.6%, during the three months ended April 30, 2021, as compared to the three months ended April 30, 2020. Operating profit margin increased by 249 bps to 10.9% in the three months ended April 30, 2021, from 8.4% in the three months ended April 30, 2020. The increase in operating profit margin was primarily attributable to a decrease in bad debt expense, driven by net recoveries of certain previously reserved receivables, and higher margins on work orders.


Education
	Three Months Ended April 30,
($ in millions)	2021			2020			Increase
Revenues	$	214.2		$	200.1		$	14.1	7.0%
Operating profit (loss)	13.6			(85.8)			99.4		NM*
Operating margin	6.3		%	(42.9)		%	NM*

*Not meaningful

Education revenues increased by $14.1 million, or 7.0%, during the three months ended April 30, 2021, as compared to the three months ended April 30, 2020. The increase was primarily attributable to an increase in work orders (primarily as a result of the Pandemic).

We had an operating profit of $13.6 million during the three months ended April 30, 2021, as compared to an operating loss of $85.8 million during the three months ended April 30, 2020. Operating margin increased to 6.3% in the three months ended April 30, 2021 from (42.9)% in the three months ended April 30, 2020. The increase in operating margin was primarily attributable to the absence of prior year impairment charges of $99.3 million on goodwill due to the adverse impact of market and business conditions resulting from the Pandemic. Additionally, the increase in operating profit margin was impacted by an increase in work orders with higher margins as a result of the Pandemic and lower reserves established for client receivables. Operating margin was negatively impacted by increased direct labor costs in concentrated geographies due to a limited labor supply in those regions that impacted certain customer contracts.


Aviation
	Three Months Ended April 30,
($ in millions)	2021			2020			(Decrease) / Increase
Revenues	$	148.3		$	184.7		$	(36.4)	(19.7)%
Operating profit (loss)	5.8			(60.5)			66.3		NM*
Operating margin	3.9		%	(32.7)		%	NM*

*Not meaningful

Aviation revenues decreased by $36.4 million, or 19.7%, during the three months ended April 30, 2021, as compared to the three months ended April 30, 2020. The decrease was primarily attributable to travel restrictions and a dramatic decline in passenger demand resulting from the Pandemic. Significant volume reductions impacted janitorial, cabin cleaning, transportation, parking, passenger services, and catering accounts. The decrease was partially offset by Pandemic-related cleaning services and new parking-related services. Management reimbursement revenues for this segment totaled $12.9 million and $20.7 million for the three months ended April 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

We had an operating profit of $5.8 million during the three months ended April 30, 2021, as compared to an operating loss of $60.5 million during the three months ended April 30, 2020. Operating margin increased to 3.9% in the three months ended April 30, 2021 from (32.7)% in the three months ended April 30, 2020. The increase was primarily attributable to the absence of prior year impairment charges of $55.5 million on goodwill and $5.6 million on customer relationships due to the adverse impact of market and business conditions resulting from the Pandemic. Additionally, operating margin increased due to the management of direct labor and related personnel costs during the Pandemic, higher margins on Pandemic-related cleaning services, and growth in parking and transportation contracts. These increases were partially offset by Pandemic-related volume reductions.


Technical Solutions
	Three Months Ended April 30,
($ in millions)	2021			2020			Increase
Revenues	$	125.5		$	122.3		$	3.2	2.6%
Operating profit (loss)	10.2			(8.4)			18.6		NM*
Operating margin	8.2		%	(6.9)		%	NM*

*Not meaningful

Technical Solutions revenues increased by $3.2 million, or 2.6%, during the three months ended April 30, 2021, as compared to the three months ended April 30, 2020. This increase was primarily attributable to an increase in the volume of our U.S. and U.K. businesses due to the easing of Pandemic-related lockdowns, which provided access to facilities that were previously restricted.

We had an operating profit of $10.2 million during the three months ended April 30, 2021, as compared to an operating loss of $8.4 million during the three months ended April 30, 2020. Operating margin increased to 8.2% in the three months ended April 30, 2021 from (6.9)% in the three months ended April 30, 2020. The increase in operating margin was primarily attributable to the absence of prior year impairment charges of $9.0 million on goodwill and $3.4 million on customer relationships related to our U.K. business due to the adverse impact of market and business conditions resulting from the Pandemic. Additionally, operating margin was positively impacted by the management of indirect operating expenses and selling expenses.


Corporate
	Three Months Ended April 30,
($ in millions)	2021		2020		Increase
Corporate expenses	$	(90.8)	$	(39.5)	$	51.3	NM*

Corporate expenses increased by $51.3 million during the three months ended April 30, 2021, as compared to the three months ended April 30, 2020. The increase in corporate expenses was primarily attributable to:

•a $32.0 million increase in legal costs and settlements, of which $30 million was attributed to the accrual of a legal reserve for the Bucio case;

•a $14.5 million increase in certain technology projects and other enterprise initiatives including marketing events; and

•a $13.7 million increase in compensation and related expenses, primarily driven by updated assessments regarding financial performance target achievements in connection with certain performance share awards; during the three months ended April 30, 2020, we recorded a reversal of shared-based compensation expense based upon our then current assessment of probable financial achievements for such awards.

This increase was partially offset by:

•the absence of a $3.9 million medical and dental insurance expense as a result of an actuarial evaluation performed in the prior year;

•a $1.8 million decrease in restructuring and related expenses due to the completion of our restructuring program in fiscal year 2020; and

•the absence of a $1.3 million reserve established for an outstanding client receivable that was being litigated in the prior year and deemed to be uncollectible.

Results of Operations

Six Months Ended April 30, 2021 Compared with the Six Months Ended April 30, 2020

Consolidated


	Six Months Ended April 30,
(in millions)	2021			2020			Increase / (Decrease)
Revenues	$	2,989.8		$	3,109.0		$	(119.2)	(3.8)%
Operating expenses	2,523.8			2,739.9			(216.1)		(7.9)%
Gross margin	15.6		%	11.9		%	371 bps
Selling, general and administrative expenses	284.5			237.0			47.5		20.0%
Restructuring and related	—			5.0			(5.0)		NM*
Amortization of intangible assets	21.5			25.1			(3.6)		(14.6)%
Impairment loss	—			172.8			(172.8)		NM*
Operating profit (loss)	160.1			(70.8)			230.9		NM*
Income from unconsolidated affiliates	0.8			1.8			(1.0)		(54.2)%
Interest expense	(16.3)			(20.7)			4.4		21.3%
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes	144.6			(89.7)			234.3		NM*
Income tax provision	(38.9)			(19.2)			(19.7)		NM*
Income (loss) from continuing operations	105.7			(108.9)			214.6		NM*
Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes	—			0.1			(0.1)		NM*
Net income (loss)	105.7			(108.8)			214.5		NM*
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Interest rate swaps	2.8			(9.9)			12.7		NM*
Foreign currency translation and other	5.2			(3.8)			9.0		NM*
Income tax (provision) benefit	(0.8)			2.7			(3.5)		NM*
Comprehensive income (loss)	$	112.9		$	(119.8)		$	232.7	NM*

*Not meaningful

Revenues

Revenues decreased by $119.2 million, or 3.8%, during the six months ended April 30, 2021, as compared to the six months ended April 30, 2020. The decrease was primarily due to the impact of Pandemic-related disruptions across our businesses. However, this decrease was partially offset by an increase in work orders, primarily as a result of the Pandemic, and the expansion of certain accounts and new business within B&I and T&M.

Operating Expenses

Operating expenses decreased by $216.1 million, or 7.9%, during the six months ended April 30, 2021, as compared to the six months ended April 30, 2020. Gross margin increased by 371 bps to 15.6% in the six months ended April 30, 2021 from 11.9% in the six months ended April 30, 2020. The increase in gross margin was primarily associated with an increase in work orders with higher margins as a result of the Pandemic (primarily within B&I and T&M) and the management of direct labor and related personnel costs during the Pandemic. The increase in gross margin was also driven by self-insurance reserve adjustments. These benefits were partially offset by account compression resulting from Pandemic-related disruptions in certain markets.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses

Selling, general and administrative expenses increased by $47.5 million, or 20.0%, during the six months ended April 30, 2021, as compared to the six months ended April 30, 2020. The increase in selling, general and administrative expenses was primarily attributable to:

•a $32.6 million increase in legal costs and settlements, of which $30 million was attributed to the accrual of a legal reserve for the Bucio case;

•a $17.2 million increase in certain technology projects and other enterprise initiatives, including marketing events; and

•an $11.2 million increase in compensation and related expenses, primarily driven by updated assessments regarding financial performance target achievements in connection with certain performance share awards; during the six months ended April 30, 2020, we recorded a reversal of shared-based compensation expense based upon our then current assessment of probable financial achievements for such awards.

This increase was partially offset by:

•a $9.3 million decrease in bad debt expense, primarily associated with higher reserves established for client receivables in the prior year due to increasing credit risk resulting from the Pandemic; and

•the absence of a $3.9 million medical and dental insurance expense as a result of an actuarial evaluation performed in the prior year.

Restructuring and Related Expenses

Restructuring and related expenses decreased by $5.0 million during the six months ended April 30, 2021, as compared to the six months ended April 30, 2020. We substantially completed the restructuring program by the end of fiscal year 2020.

Amortization of Intangible Assets

Amortization of intangible assets decreased by $3.6 million, or 14.6%, during the six months ended April 30, 2021, as compared to the six months ended April 30, 2020. This decrease was due to the lower intangible assets balance resulting from the impairment loss recorded in the second quarter of 2020 and to certain intangible assets being amortized using the sum-of-the-years’-digits method, which results in declining amortization expense over the useful lives of the assets.

Impairment Loss

During the six months ended April 30, 2020, we recorded impairment charges on goodwill related to our Education, Aviation, and U.K. Technical Solutions businesses totaling $163.8 million. Additionally, we recorded impairment charges on customer relationships related to our Aviation and U.K. Technical Solutions businesses totaling $9.0 million. During the second quarter of 2020, these businesses were adversely impacted by the market and business conditions resulting from the Pandemic. We did not record any impairment charges to goodwill or intangible assets for the six months ended April 30, 2021.

Interest Expense

Interest expense decreased by $4.4 million, or 21.3%, during the six months ended April 30, 2021, as compared to the six months ended April 30, 2020, primarily due to lower relative interest rates in the current year and lower outstanding borrowings under our credit facility.

Income Taxes from Continuing Operations

Our effective tax rates on income from continuing operations, for the six months ended April 30, 2021 and April 30, 2020 were 26.9% and (21.4)%, respectively, resulting in provisions for taxes of $38.9 million and $19.2 million, respectively. The effective tax rate for the six months ended April 30, 2020, excluding a nondeductible impairment loss of $163.8 million, was 25.9%.

Our effective tax rate for the six months ended April 30, 2021 was not impacted by any significant discrete items. Our effective tax rate for the six months ended April 30, 2020 was impacted by the impairment of non-deductible goodwill and a $1.5 million tax provision related to WOTC. The difference between the effective tax rate and statutory rate is primarily related to tax credits. The rate difference between periods is driven by increased income in 2021.

Interest Rate Swaps

We had a gain of $2.8 million on interest rate swaps during the three months ended April 30, 2021, as compared to a loss of $9.9 million during the three months ended April 30, 2020, primarily due to underlying changes in the fair value of our interest rate swaps.

Foreign Currency Translation

We had a foreign currency translation gain of $5.2 million during the six months ended April 30, 2021, as compared to a foreign currency translation loss of $3.8 million during the six months ended April 30, 2020. This change was due to fluctuations in the exchange rate between the USD and the GBP. Future gains and losses on foreign currency translation will be dependent upon changes in the relative value of foreign currencies to the USD and the extent of our foreign assets and liabilities.

Segment Information

Financial Information for Each Reportable Segment


	Six Months Ended April 30,
(in millions)	2021			2020			Increase / (Decrease)
Revenues
Business & Industry	$	1,605.6		$	1,606.5		$	(0.9)	(0.1)%
Technology & Manufacturing	495.5			467.6			27.9		6.0%
Education	423.6			408.0			15.6		3.8%
Aviation	291.5			423.5			(132.0)		(31.2)%
Technical Solutions	238.8			264.3			(25.5)		(9.7)%
Elimination of inter-segment revenues	(65.2)			(61.0)			(4.2)		(6.9)%
	$	2,989.8		$	3,109.0		$	(119.2)	(3.8)%
Operating profit (loss)
Business & Industry	$	171.0		$	97.4		$	73.6	75.5%
Operating profit margin	10.6		%	6.1		%	458 bps
Technology & Manufacturing	53.8			36.3			17.5		47.9%
Operating profit margin	10.8		%	7.8		%	307 bps
Education	35.0			(74.6)			109.6		NM*
Operating margin	8.3		%	(18.3)		%	NM*
Aviation	9.0			(54.9)			63.9		NM*
Operating margin	3.1		%	(13.0)		%	NM*
Technical Solutions	16.3			(0.1)			16.4		NM*
Operating margin	6.8		%	0.0		%	684 bps
Government Services	(0.1)			—			(0.1)		NM*
Operating margin	—			—			— bps
Corporate	(123.4)			(72.8)			(50.6)		(69.4)%
Adjustment for income from unconsolidated affiliates, included in Aviation and Technical Solutions	(0.8)			(1.8)			1.0		54.2%
Adjustment for tax deductions for energy efficient government buildings, included in Technical Solutions	(0.6)			(0.4)			(0.2)		(45.9)%
	$	160.1		$	(70.8)		$	230.9	NM*

*Not meaningful


Business & Industry
	Six Months Ended April 30,
($ in millions)	2021			2020			(Decrease) / Increase
Revenues	$	1,605.6		$	1,606.5		$	(0.9)	(0.1)%
Operating profit	171.0			97.4			73.6		75.5%
Operating profit margin	10.6		%	6.1		%	458 bps

B&I revenues decreased by $0.9 million, or 0.1%, during the six months ended April 30, 2021, as compared to the six months ended April 30, 2020. The decrease was primarily attributable to account compression resulting from Pandemic-related disruptions in certain markets within both our U.S. and U.K. businesses. The decrease was mostly offset by the targeted expansion of certain key clients, new business, and an increase in work orders (primarily as a result of the Pandemic). Management reimbursement revenues for this segment totaled $86.6 million and $135.4 million for the six months ended April 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

Operating profit increased by $73.6 million, or 75.5%, during the six months ended April 30, 2021, as compared to the six months ended April 30, 2020. Operating profit margin increased by 458 bps to 10.6% in the six months ended April 30, 2021, from 6.1% in the six months ended April 30, 2020. The increase in operating profit margin was primarily associated with higher margins on certain accounts in both our U.S. and U.K businesses.

Additionally, the increase in operating profit margin was impacted by an increase in work orders, which have higher margins.


Technology & Manufacturing
	Six Months Ended April 30,
($ in millions)	2021			2020			Increase
Revenues	$	495.5		$	467.6		$	27.9	6.0%
Operating profit	53.8			36.3			17.5		47.9%
Operating profit margin	10.8		%	7.8		%	307 bps

T&M revenues increased by $27.9 million, or 6.0%, during the six months ended April 30, 2021, as compared to the six months ended April 30, 2020. The increase was primarily attributable to an increase in work orders (primarily as a result of the Pandemic) and new business. This increase was partially offset by the compression of certain accounts, mainly resulting from Pandemic-related disruptions.

Operating profit increased by $17.5 million, or 47.9%, during the six months ended April 30, 2021, as compared to the six months ended April 30, 2020. Operating profit margin increased by 307 bps to 10.8% in the six months ended April 30, 2021, from 7.8% in the six months ended April 30, 2020. The increase in operating profit margin was primarily attributable to higher margins on work orders and a decrease in bad debt expense, driven by net recoveries of certain previously reserved receivables.


Education
	Six Months Ended April 30,
($ in millions)	2021			2020			Increase
Revenues	$	423.6		$	408.0		$	15.6	3.8%
Operating profit (loss)	35.0			(74.6)			109.6		NM*
Operating margin	8.3		%	(18.3)		%	NM*

*Not meaningful

Education revenues increased by $15.6 million, or 3.8%, during the six months ended April 30, 2021, as compared to the six months ended April 30, 2020. The increase was primarily attributable to an increase in work orders (primarily as a result of the Pandemic).

Education had an operating profit of $35.0 million during the six months ended April 30, 2021, as compared to an operating loss of $74.6 million during the six months ended April 30, 2020. Operating margin increased to 8.3% in the six months ended April 30, 2021 from (18.3)% in the six months ended April 30, 2020. The increase in operating margin was primarily attributable to the absence of prior year impairment charges of $99.3 million on goodwill due to the adverse impact of market and business conditions resulting from the Pandemic. Additionally, the increase in operating margin was impacted by an increase in work orders with higher margins as a result of the Pandemic. Operating margin was negatively impacted by increased direct labor costs in concentrated geographies due to a limited labor supply in those regions that impacted certain customer contracts.


Aviation
	Six Months Ended April 30,
($ in millions)	2021			2020			(Decrease) / Increase
Revenues	$	291.5		$	423.5		$	(132.0)	(31.2)%
Operating profit (loss)	9.0			(54.9)			63.9		NM*
Operating margin	3.1		%	(13.0)		%	NM*

*Not meaningful

Aviation revenues decreased by $132.0 million, or 31.2%, during the six months ended April 30, 2021, as compared to the six months ended April 30, 2020. The decrease was primarily attributable to travel restrictions and a dramatic decline in passenger demand resulting from the Pandemic. Significant volume reductions impacted janitorial, cabin cleaning, transportation, parking, passenger services, and catering accounts. The decrease was partially offset by Pandemic-related cleaning services and new parking-related services. Management

reimbursement revenues for this segment totaled $26.5 million and $46.6 million for the six months ended April 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively.

Aviation had an operating profit of $9.0 million during the six months ended April 30, 2021, as compared to an operating loss of $54.9 million during the six months ended April 30, 2020. Operating margin increased to 3.1% in the six months ended April 30, 2021, from (13.0)% in the six months ended April 30, 2020. The increase in operating margin was primarily attributable to the absence of prior year impairment charges of $55.5 million on goodwill and $5.6 million on customer relationships due to the adverse impact of market and business conditions resulting from the Pandemic. Additionally, operating margin increased due to the management of direct labor and related personnel costs during the Pandemic, higher margins on Pandemic-related cleaning services, and growth in parking and transportation contracts. These increases were partially offset by Pandemic-related volume reductions.


Technical Solutions
	Six Months Ended April 30,
($ in millions)	2021			2020			(Decrease) / Increase
Revenues	$	238.8		$	264.3		$	(25.5)	(9.7)%
Operating profit (loss)	16.3			(0.1)			16.4		NM*
Operating margin	6.8		%	0.0		%	684 bps

*Not meaningful

Technical Solutions revenues decreased by $25.5 million, or 9.7%, during the six months ended April 30, 2021, as compared to the six months ended April 30, 2020. The decrease was primarily attributable to a slower than expected ability to convert our active projects, otherwise defined as churn rate, due to regional access restrictions in our U.S. business resulting from the Pandemic.

We had an operating profit of $16.3 million during the six months ended April 30, 2021, as compared to an operating loss of $0.1 million during the six months ended April 30, 2020. Operating margin increased by 684 bps to 6.8% in the six months ended April 30, 2021 from 0.0% in the six months ended April 30, 2020. The increase in operating profit margin was primarily attributable to the absence of prior year impairment charges of $9.0 million on goodwill and $3.4 million on customer relationships related to our U.K. business due to the adverse impact of market and business conditions resulting from the Pandemic. Additionally, the increase in profit margin was positively impacted by the management of indirect operating expenses and selling expenses. The increase was partially offset by revenue compression resulting from Pandemic-related disruptions.


Corporate
	Six Months Ended April 30,
($ in millions)	2021		2020		Increase
Corporate expenses	$	(123.4)	$	(72.8)	$	50.6	69.4%

Corporate expenses increased by $50.6 million, or 69.4%, during the six months ended April 30, 2021, as compared to the six months ended April 30, 2020. The increase in corporate expenses was primarily attributable to:

•a $32.6 million increase in legal costs and settlements, of which $30 million was attributed to the accrual of a legal reserve for the Bucio case;

•an $18.3 million increase in compensation and related expenses, primarily driven by updated assessments regarding financial performance target achievements in connection with certain performance share awards; during the six months ended April 30, 2020, we recorded a reversal of shared-based compensation expense based upon our then current assessment of probable financial achievements for such awards; and

•a $17.2 million increase in certain technology projects and other enterprise initiatives, including marketing events.

This increase was partially offset by:

•a $5.0 million decrease in restructuring and related expenses due to the completion of our restructuring program in fiscal year 2020;

•a $4.8 million decrease in self-insurance reserve adjustments related to prior year claims as a result of actuarial evaluations completed in the six months ended April 30, 2021;

•the absence of a $3.9 million medical and dental insurance expense as a result of an actuarial evaluation performed in the prior year; and

•the absence of a $1.3 million reserve established for an outstanding client receivable that was being litigated in the prior year and deemed to be uncollectible.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Our primary sources of liquidity are operating cash flows and borrowing capacity under our Credit Facility. We assess our liquidity in terms of our ability to generate cash to fund our short- and long-term cash requirements. As such, we project our anticipated cash requirements as well as cash flows generated from operating activities to meet those needs.

In addition to normal working capital requirements, we anticipate that our short- and long-term cash requirements will include funding legal settlements, insurance claims, dividend payments, capital expenditures, share repurchases, and strategic initiatives, including technology transformation. We anticipate long-term cash uses may also include strategic acquisitions. On a long-term basis, we will continue to rely on our Credit Facility for any long-term funding not provided by operating cash flows.

We believe that the Pandemic has had, and will likely continue to have, an adverse impact on our consolidated financial position, results of operations, and cash flows. Since we cannot predict the duration or scope of the Pandemic, we cannot fully anticipate or reasonably estimate all the ways in which the current global health crisis and financial market conditions could adversely impact our business in fiscal 2021 or in the future. It is also possible that our accounts receivable cash collections will be adversely impacted by our clients’ Pandemic-related challenges.

We have taken and continue to take certain steps to preserve liquidity. We have also actively managed direct labor and related personnel costs, including: imposing furloughs or reduced hours for certain frontline employees in markets significantly impacted by business slowdowns and shutdowns; managing our operating expenditures and certain selling, general and administrative expenses; and suspending share repurchases under our share repurchase program. In addition, we continue focusing on collection of customer receivables, monitoring the adequacy of our reserves, and extending vendor payment terms where possible. We evaluated the business tax provisions of the CARES Act and have deferred remittance of approximately $132 million of payroll tax through December 31, 2020, which the CARES Act requires to be remitted by December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2022 in equal parts.

We believe that our operating cash flows and borrowing capacity under our Credit Facility are sufficient to fund our cash requirements for the next twelve months. In the event that our plans change or our cash requirements are greater than we anticipate, we may need to access the capital markets to finance future cash requirements. However, there can be no assurance that such financing will be available to us should we need it or, if available, that the terms will be satisfactory to us and not dilutive to existing shareholders.

Credit Facility

On September 1, 2017, we refinanced and replaced our then-existing $800.0 million credit facility with a new senior, secured five-year syndicated credit facility consisting of a $900.0 million revolving line of credit and an $800.0 million amortizing term loan, both of which are scheduled to mature on September 1, 2022. In accordance with the terms of the Credit Facility, the revolving line of credit was reduced to $800.0 million on September 1, 2018. The Credit Facility also provides for the issuance of up to $300.0 million for standby letters of credit and the issuance of up to $75.0 million in swingline advances. The obligations under the Credit Facility are secured on a first-priority basis by a lien on substantially all of our assets and properties, subject to certain exceptions. To further enhance our financial flexibility as a precautionary measure in response to uncertainty arising from the Pandemic, we amended our Credit Facility on May 28, 2020.

The Amendment modified the financial covenants under the Credit Facility, including: (i) replacing a maximum total leverage ratio with a maximum total net leverage ratio (allowing for up to $100 million in cash and cash equivalents to be excluded from the calculation of total indebtedness) that varies on a quarterly basis and adjusts to 4.00 to 1.00 by the quarter ending October 31, 2022; (ii) modifying the minimum fixed charge coverage ratio on a quarterly basis, which adjusts to 1.25 to 1.00 as of the quarter ending April 30, 2022; and (iii) adding a minimum liquidity (defined in the Amendment as domestic cash plus available revolving loans) of $250.0 million. These financial covenants were effective with the quarter ended April 30, 2020. Our borrowing capacity is subject to, and limited by, compliance with these covenants. At April 30, 2021, we were in compliance with these covenants and expect to be in compliance in the foreseeable future.

During the three and six months ended April 30, 2021, we made principal payments of $30.0 million and $60.0 million, respectively, under the term loan. At April 30, 2021, the total outstanding borrowings under our Credit

Facility in the form of cash borrowings and standby letters of credit were $645.1 million. At April 30, 2021, we had up to $622.1 million of borrowing capacity, reflecting covenant restrictions.

In July 2017, the U.K. Financial Conduct Authority, the regulator of LIBOR, indicated that it will no longer require banks to submit rates to the LIBOR administrator after 2021. This announcement signaled that the calculation of LIBOR and its continued use could not be guaranteed after 2021. A change away from LIBOR after 2021 may impact our Credit Facility and interest rate swaps. Our current credit agreement as well as our International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc. agreement provide for any changes away from LIBOR to a successor rate to be based on prevailing or equivalent standards. On March 5, 2021, the U.K. Financial Conduct Authority confirmed that certain key LIBOR settings will cease as of December 31, 2021, and June 30, 2023. We continue to monitor developments related to the LIBOR transition and/or identification of an alternative, market-accepted rate. The impact related to any changes cannot be predicted at this time.

Reinvestment of Foreign Earnings

IFM Insurance Company

IFM Assurance Company (“IFM”) is a wholly-owned captive insurance company that we formed in 2015. IFM is part of our enterprise-wide, multi-year insurance strategy that is intended to better position our risk and safety programs and provide us with increased flexibility in the end-to-end management of our insurance programs. IFM began providing coverage to us as of January 1, 2015.

Share Repurchases

Effective December 18, 2019, our Board of Directors replaced our then-existing share repurchase program with a new share repurchase program under which we may repurchase up to $150.0 million of our common stock (the “2019 Share Repurchase Program”). These purchases may take place on the open market or otherwise, and all or part of the repurchases may be made pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 plans or in privately negotiated transactions. The timing of repurchases is at our discretion and will depend upon several factors, including market and business conditions, future cash flows, share price, share availability, and other factors at our discretion. Repurchased shares are retired and returned to an authorized but unissued status. The 2019 Share Repurchase Program may be suspended or discontinued at any time without prior notice. Due to the market and business conditions arising from the Pandemic, we have suspended further repurchases of our common stock since March 2020. At April 30, 2021, authorization for $144.9 million of repurchases remained under the 2019 Share Repurchase Program.

Cash Flows

In addition to revenues and operating profit, our management views operating cash flows as a good indicator of financial performance because strong operating cash flows provide opportunities for growth both organically and through acquisitions. Operating cash flows primarily depend on: revenue levels; the quality and timing of collections of accounts receivable; the timing of payments to suppliers and other vendors; the timing and amount of income tax payments; and the timing and amount of payments on insurance claims and legal settlements.


	Six Months Ended April 30,
(in millions)	2021		2020
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	171.2	$	128.0
Net cash used in investing activities	(13.4)		(9.3)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities	(118.5)		376.8

Operating Activities

Net cash provided by operating activities increased by $43.2 million during the six months ended April 30, 2021, as compared to the six months ended April 30, 2020. This increase was primarily related to the timing of

vendor payments and client receivable collections and the deferred remittance of payroll taxes under the CARES Act.

Investing Activities

Net cash used in investing activities increased by $4.1 million during the six months ended April 30, 2021, as compared to the six months ended April 30, 2020. This increase was primarily related to the absence of proceeds from the redemption of an auction rate security, partially offset by lower additions to property, plant and equipment in the current year.

Financing Activities

Net cash used in financing activities was $118.5 million during the six months ended April 30, 2021, as compared to net cash provided by financing activities of $376.8 million during the six months ended April 30, 2020. During the six months ended April 30, 2020, we borrowed approximately $300 million under our Credit Facility in response to uncertainty resulting from the Pandemic. During the six months ended April 30, 2021, we had net repayments on borrowings from our Credit Facility of $80.2 million.

Contingencies

For disclosures on contingencies, see Note 8, “Commitments and Contingencies,” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q.

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

Our Financial Statements are prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP, which require us to make certain estimates in the application of our accounting policies based on the best assumptions, judgments, and opinions of our management. There have been no significant changes to our critical accounting policies and estimates. For a description of our critical accounting policies, see Item 7., “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended October 31, 2020.

Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements

Accounting Standard Update(s)

Topic

Summary

Effective Date/
Method of Adoption

2021-01

Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Scope

This ASU, issued in January 2021, clarifies that derivatives affected by the discounting transition are explicitly eligible for certain optional expedients and exceptions under Topic 848.

We are currently evaluating the impact of implementing this guidance on our financial statements.

This ASU was effective upon issuance and can be applied to hedging relationships retrospectively or prospectively through December 31, 2022.

2020-04

Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial Reporting

This ASU, issued in March 2020, provides optional expedients to assist with the discontinuance of LIBOR. The expedients allow companies to ease the potential accounting burden when modifying contracts and hedging relationships that use LIBOR as a reference rate, if certain criteria are met.

We are currently evaluating the impact of implementing this guidance on our financial statements.

This ASU was effective upon issuance and can be applied prospectively to contract modifications made and hedging relationships entered into or evaluated through December 31, 2022.

2020-01

Investments—Equity Securities (Topic 321), Investments—Equity Method and Joint Ventures (Topic 323), and Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Clarifying the Interactions between Topic 321, Topic 323, and Topic 815

This ASU, issued in January 2020, clarifies the interaction between Topic 321, Topic 323, and Topic 815. The guidance, among other things, states that a company should consider observable transactions that require it to either apply or discontinue the equity method of accounting for the purposes of applying the fair value measurement alternative immediately before applying or upon discontinuing the equity method.

While we are currently evaluating the impact of implementing this guidance on our financial statements, we do not expect adoption to have a material impact.

November 1, 2021

This update will be applied prospectively.

2019-12

Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes

This ASU, issued in December 2019, removes certain exceptions related to the approach for intraperiod tax allocation, the methodology for calculating income taxes in an interim period, and the recognition of deferred tax liabilities for outside basis differences. This ASU also amends other aspects of the guidance to help simplify and promote consistent application of Topic 740.

We are currently evaluating the impact of implementing this guidance on our financial statements.

November 1, 2021

The amendments have differing adoption methods including retrospectively, prospectively, and/or on a modified retrospective basis.

ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK.

There are no material changes related to market risk from the disclosures in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended October 31, 2020.

ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.

a. Disclosure Controls and Procedures.

As of the end of the period covered by this report, our Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer evaluated our disclosure controls and procedures, as such term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Exchange Act. Based upon that evaluation, our Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer concluded that as of the end of the period covered by this report, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in reports we file or submit under the Exchange Act is (1) recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the SEC and (2) accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

b. Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting.

To support the growth of our financial shared service capabilities and standardize our financial systems, we continue to update several key platforms, including our human resources information systems, enterprise resource planning system, and labor management system. The implementation of several key platforms involves changes in the systems that include internal controls. Although some of the transitions have proceeded to date without material adverse effects, the possibility exists that they could adversely affect our internal controls over financial reporting and procedures.

There were no other changes in our internal control over financial reporting during the second quarter of 2021 identified in connection with the evaluation required by Rules 13a-15(d) and 15d-15(d) of the Exchange Act that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting. As a result of the Pandemic, many of our office-based employees began working remotely in March 2020. This change to the working environment did not have a material effect on our internal controls over financial reporting during the second quarter of 2021. We are continually monitoring and assessing the impact of the Pandemic and the resulting changes to our working environment on our internal controls over financial reporting.

PART II. OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.

A discussion of material developments in our litigation matters occurring in the period covered by this report is found in Note 8, “Commitments and Contingencies,” to the Financial Statements in this Form 10-Q.

ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS.

There have been no material changes to the risk factors identified in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended October 31, 2020 in response to Item 1A., “Risk Factors,” of Part I of the Annual Report.

ITEM 2. UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS.

Effective December 18, 2019, our Board of Directors replaced our then-existing share repurchase program with a new share repurchase program under which we may repurchase up to $150.0 million of our common stock. These purchases may take place on the open market or otherwise, and all or part of the repurchases may be made pursuant to Rule 10b5-1 plans or in privately negotiated transactions. The timing of repurchases is at our discretion and will depend upon several factors, including market and business conditions, future cash flows, share price, share availability, and other factors at our discretion. Repurchased shares are retired and returned to an authorized but unissued status. The 2019 Share Repurchase Program may be suspended or discontinued at any time without prior notice. Due to the market and business conditions arising from the Pandemic, we have suspended further repurchases of our common stock since March 2020. At April 30, 2021, authorization for $144.9 million of repurchases remained under the 2019 Share Repurchase Program.

ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES.

None.

ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES.

Not applicable.

ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION.

Not applicable.

ITEM 6. EXHIBITS.

(a) Exhibits


Exhibit No.						Exhibit Description
10.1†						Statement of Terms and Conditions Applicable to Awards Granted to Employees Pursuant to the 2021 Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan
10.2†						Statement of Terms and Conditions Applicable to Awards Granted to Non-Employee Directors Pursuant to the 2021 Equity and Incentive Compensation Plan
10.3†						Change in Control Agreement, dated as of April 1, 20 1 1, by and between ABM Industries Incorporated and Dean A. Chin
10.4†						Change in Control Agreement, dated as of February 8, 2020, by and between ABM Industries Incorporated and Joshua H. Feinberg
10.5†						Amendment to Executive Employment Agreement, dated as of November 1 , 2020 , by and between ABM Industries Incorporated and Scott Giacobbe
10.6†						Executive Employment Agreement, dated as of November 1 , 2020, by and between ABM Industries Incorporated and Earl R. Ellis
10.7†						Change in Control Agreement, dated as of November 30, 2020, by and between ABM Industries Incorporated and Earl R. Ellis
10.8†						Release Agreement, dated as of May 27, 2021, by and between ABM Industries Incorporated and Scott Giacobbe
31.1†						Certification of Principal Executive Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
31.2†						Certification of Principal Financial Officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
32‡						Certification pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
101.INS†						Inline XBRL Instance Document (the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document)
101.SCH†						Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL†						Inline XBRL Taxonomy Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF†						Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB†						Inline XBRL Taxonomy Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE†						Inline XBRL Presentation Linkbase Document
104†						Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101)




†			Indicates filed herewith

‡			Indicates furnished herewith

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.


						ABM Industries Incorporated


June 9, 2021						/s/ Earl R. Ellis
						Earl R. Ellis Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Duly Authorized Officer)


June 9, 2021						/s/ Dean A. Chin
						Dean A. Chin Senior Vice President, Controller and Chief Accounting Officer (Principal Accounting Officer)