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Exhibit 99.1
REPUBLIC CONTACTS
Media Inquiries: Will Flower (954) 769-6392
Investor Inquiries: Tod Holmes (954) 769-2387
Ed Lang (954) 769-3591
REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC. REPORTS
THIRD QUARTER EARNINGS OF $0.34 PER SHARE
- EARNINGS INCREASE 10 PERCENT FROM A YEAR AGO
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA., OCTOBER 25, 2000...Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG)
today reported that for the three months ended September 30, 2000, pro forma net
income rose to $59.2 million, or $0.34 per share, from $53.9 million, or $0.31
per share, for the comparable period last year. Revenue increased eight percent
to $539.1 million from $499.9 million for the same period in 1999. Pro forma
operating income for the three months ended September 30, 2000, increased eight
percent to $114.2 million, compared to $105.9 million, for the same period last
year. Pro forma operating results for the quarter ended September 30, 2000
exclude a $6.7 million pre-tax charge for costs primarily related to the early
closure of a landfill in south Texas.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2000, pro forma net income increased
nine percent to $168.6 million, or $0.96 per share, from $154.3 million, or
$0.88 per share, for the comparable period last year. Revenue increased 15
percent to $1,574.2 million from $1,371.3 million for the same period in 1999.
Pro forma operating income for the nine months ended September 30, 2000,
increased 14 percent to $331.8 million compared to $291.9 million for the same
period last year.
"In the third quarter, higher fuel costs and labor rates placed pressure on
Republic Services' margins," said James E. O'Connor, Chief Executive Officer.
"We are actively addressing the fuel and labor issues by applying fuel
surcharges, reviewing fuel purchasing practices and including these costs in the
Company's price adjustment process. Despite these pressures, we believe that the
Company will achieve the upper end of the $100 million to $120 million range for
free cash flow that was set at the beginning of the year."
Republic Services is also providing investors with information regarding
management's expectations for the remainder of fiscal 2000 and for fiscal 2001.
The following estimates assume, among other factors, that general industry and
economic conditions including interest rates, fuel, labor and other variable
costs, do not materially fluctuate from current levels.
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FISCAL YEAR 2000 OUTLOOK
Earnings Per Share - We believe that fuel and labor rates will continue to exert
pressure on earnings. As a result, we currently project fourth quarter earnings
to be approximately $0.32 per share resulting in pro forma earnings per share of
approximately $1.28 for fiscal year 2000, up nine percent from the Company's
1999 year end pro forma results.
Free Cash Flow - At the beginning of the year, Republic Services established a
goal of generating between $100 million to $120 million of free cash flow. At
this time, the Company believes it will achieve the upper end of its free cash
flow goal.
FISCAL YEAR 2001 OUTLOOK
Earnings Per Share - Republic Services believes it can achieve earnings per
share growth in the range of 10% to 13% during fiscal 2001.
Free Cash Flow - In fiscal 2001, the Company anticipates its growth in free cash
flow will exceed its net income growth.
Internal Growth - Historically, we believe the solid waste industry in the
United States has grown at a rate which approximates the Gross Domestic Product
plus pricing growth. The Company believes that it can achieve pricing growth of
2.5 to 3 percent in light of recent inflationary pressure.
Acquisitions - During 2001, the Company's disciplined acquisition process will
remain in place and it will move forward on opportunities that enhance its
business platform.
Republic Services, Inc. is a leading provider of solid waste collection,
transfer and disposal services in the United States. The Company's operating
units are focused on providing solid waste services for commercial, industrial,
municipal and residential customers.
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Certain statements and information included herein, including projections of
future cash flow, net income, earnings per share, the existence of and our
ability to address fuel and labor cost issues, the continuation of inflationary
pressure and our ability to achieve pricing growth in the future, constitute
"forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Federal Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements
involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause
the actual results, performance, or achievements of the Company to be materially
different from any future results, performance, or achievements expressed or
implied, in or by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, among
other things, whether the Company's estimates and underlying assumptions
concerning its selected balance sheet accounts, closure and post-closure costs,
available airspace, and projected costs and expenses related to the Company's
landfills and property, plant and equipment and labor and fuel rates and
inflationary trends turn out to be correct or appropriate, and various factors
that will impact the actual business and financial performance of the Company
such as competition in the solid waste industry; dependence on acquisitions for
growth; the Company's ability to manage growth; compliance with and future
changes in environmental regulations; the Company's ability to obtain approval
from regulatory agencies in connection with expansions at the Company's
landfills; the ability to obtain financing on acceptable terms to finance the
Company's operations and growth strategy and for the Company to operate within
the limitations imposed by financing arrangements; the ability of the Company to
repurchase common stock at prices that are accretive to earnings per share; the
Company's dependence on key personnel; general economic conditions, including
but not limited to inflation and changes in fuel, labor and other variable costs
that are generally not within the control of the Company; dependence on large,
long-term collection contracts; risks associated with undisclosed liabilities of
acquired businesses; risks associated with pending legal proceedings; and other
factors contained in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange
Commission.
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REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC.
PRO FORMA UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In millions, except per share data)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
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2000 1999 2000 1999
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Revenue $ 539.1 $ 499.9 $ 1,574.2 $ 1,371.3
Expenses:
Cost of operations 324.9 305.2 951.6 832.3
Depreciation, amortization and depletion 50.6 44.8 146.1 117.8
Selling, general and administrative 49.4 44.0 144.7 124.0
AutoNation overhead charges -- -- -- 5.3
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Operating income 114.2 105.9 331.8 291.9
Interest expense, net (19.0) (18.5) (59.1) (41.2)
Other income (expense), net 1.0 0.3 1.5 0.2
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Income before income taxes 96.2 87.7 274.2 250.9
Provision for income taxes 37.0 33.8 105.6 96.6
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Net income $ 59.2 $ 53.9 $ 168.6 $ 154.3
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Basic and diluted earnings per share $ 0.34 $ 0.31 $ 0.96 $ 0.88
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Weighted average common shares 175.7 175.5 175.7 175.8
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Amortization of goodwill and other intangibles $ 10.4 $ 9.2 $ 29.8 $ 23.9
EBITDA $ 164.8 $ 150.7 $ 477.9 $ 409.7
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Note: The Pro Forma Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations for the
three and nine months ended September 30, 2000, exclude a $6.7 million
pre-tax charge related primarily to the early closure of a landfill in
south Texas.
The Pro Forma Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations for the
three and nine months ended September 30, 1999, exclude a $2.4 million
and $6.4 million, respectively, pre-tax charge resulting from the
Company's separation from its former parent company, AutoNation, Inc.
Certain amounts in the fiscal 1999 financial statements, as previously
reported, have been reclassified to conform to the fiscal 2000
presentation.
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REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(In millions, except per share data)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
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2000 1999 2000 1999
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Revenue $ 539.1 $ 499.9 $ 1,574.2 $ 1,371.3
Expenses:
Cost of operations 324.9 305.2 951.6 832.3
Depreciation, amortization and depletion 50.6 44.8 146.1 117.8
Selling, general and administrative 49.4 44.0 144.7 124.0
AutoNation overhead charges -- -- -- 5.3
Other charges 6.7 2.4 6.7 6.4
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Operating income 107.5 103.5 325.1 285.5
Interest expense, net (19.0) (18.5) (59.1) (41.2)
Other income (expense) 1.0 0.3 1.5 0.2
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Income before income taxes 89.5 85.3 267.5 244.5
Provision for income taxes 34.5 32.8 103.0 94.1
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Net income $ 55.0 $ 52.5 $ 164.5 $ 150.4
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Basic and diluted earnings per share $ 0.31 $ 0.30 $ 0.94 $ 0.86
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Weighted average common shares 175.7 175.5 175.7 175.8
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REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC.
SUPPLEMENTAL UNAUDITED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The following information should be read in conjunction with the
Company's audited Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto appearing
in the Company's Form 10-K as of and for the year ended December 31, 1999. It
should also be read in conjunction with the Company's Unaudited Condensed
Consolidated Financial Statements and notes thereto appearing in the Company's
Form 10-Q as of and for the three and six months ended June 30, 2000.
CASH FLOW
The following table reflects certain components of the Company's
consolidated statements of cash flows for the three and nine months ended
September 30, 2000 and 1999 (in millions):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Three months ended Nine months ended
September 30, September 30,
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2000 1999 2000 1999
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Depreciation, amortization and depletion
of property and equipment $ 40.2 $ 35.6 $ 116.3 $ 93.9
Amortization of intangible assets $ 10.4 $ 9.2 $ 29.8 $ 23.9
Capital expenditures $ (50.0) $ (79.6) $ (147.8) $ (218.1)
</TABLE>
During December 1999, the Company entered into a $100.0 million
operating lease facility established to finance the acquisition of operating
equipment (primarily revenue-producing vehicles). At September 30, 2000, $78.2
million was outstanding under the lease facility, of which $14.0 and $42.0
million were added during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2000,
respectively.
Capital expenditures include $.9 million and $1.5 million of
capitalized interest for the three months ended September 30, 2000 and 1999,
respectively, and $2.4 million and $4.5 million of capitalized interest for the
nine months ended September 30, 2000 and 1999, respectively.
As of September 30, 2000, accounts receivable were $260.7 million, net
of allowance for doubtful accounts of $13.5 million, resulting in days sales
outstanding of approximately 44 (or 32 days net of deferred revenue).
STOCK REPURCHASE PROGRAM
In July 2000, the Company announced that its Board of Directors
authorized the repurchase of up to $50.0 million of its common stock. As of
September 30, 2000, the Company repurchased 886,100 shares of its stock. As of
October 25, 2000, the Company repurchased 1,261,100 shares of stock and had
$32.3 million remaining to fund stock repurchases under the repurchase program.
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REVENUE
The following table reflects total revenue of the Company by revenue
source for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2000 and 1999 (in
millions):
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Three months ended Nine months ended
September 30, September 30,
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2000 1999 2000 1999
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Collection:
Residential $ 108.7 $ 97.4 $ 314.9 $ 274.3
Commercial 160.1 142.2 464.6 400.0
Industrial 127.3 118.8 365.6 315.8
Other 13.9 13.4 45.0 36.3
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Total collection 410.0 371.8 1,190.1 1,026.4
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Transfer and disposal 154.4 130.8 443.8 339.5
Less: Intercompany (62.9) (45.2) (176.4) (112.5)
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Transfer and
disposal net 91.5 85.6 267.4 227.0
Other 37.6 42.5 116.7 117.9
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Total revenue $ 539.1 $ 499.9 $ 1,574.2 $ 1,371.3
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The following table reflects the Company's revenue growth for the three
and nine months ended September 30, 2000 and 1999 from the comparable period in
the previous year:
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<CAPTION>
Three months ended Nine months ended
September 30, September 30,
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2000 1999 2000 1999
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Price 2.5% 2.3% 2.5% 2.2%
Volume 3.3 5.9 4.7 5.9
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Total internal growth 5.8 8.2 7.2 8.1
Acquisitions 2.0 32.3 7.6 29.4
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Total revenue growth 7.8% 40.5% 14.8% 37.5%
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Volume growth for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2000
was impacted by non-core operations. Excluding the effects of these non-core
operations, volume growth was 5.4% and 6.0%, respectively.
