REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC. PHOENIX, April 27, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) today reported net income of $187.8 million, or $0.55 per diluted share, for the three months ended March 31, 2017, versus $156.7 million, or $0.45 per diluted share, for the comparable 2016 period. Excluding certain gains and expenses, on an adjusted basis, net income for the three months ended March 31, 2017, was $187.3 million, or $0.55 per diluted share, versus $167.3 million, or $0.48 per diluted share, for the comparable 2016 period.
"Our solid pricing and volume growth continue to demonstrate the benefits from our Company strategy of profitable growth through differentiation," said Donald W. Slager, president and chief executive officer. "We generated strong earnings and free cash flow growth in the quarter and returned $218 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases. Our first-quarter results position us well to achieve our full-year goals."
First-Quarter Financial Highlights:
-- Adjusted diluted EPS was $0.55 per share, an increase of 15 percent over
the prior year.
-- Cash provided by operating activities was $444 million and adjusted free
cash flow was $240 million.
-- Revenue growth from average yield was 2.3 percent and volumes increased
1.0 percent.
-- Core price increased revenues by 4.1 percent, which consisted of 5.5
percent in the open market and 1.9 percent in the restricted portion of
our business.
-- Adjusted EBITDA margin was 27.4 percent of revenue.
-- Total cash returned to shareholders through dividends and share
repurchases was $218 million.
First-Quarter Operational Highlights:
-- The Company continued to convert contracts from CPI to a more favorable
pricing mechanism for the annual price adjustment. The Company now has
approximately $425 million in annual revenue that is tied to a
waste-related index or a fixed-rate increase of 3 percent or greater.
-- Republic advanced its fleet-based initiatives designed to improve
productivity and lower costs. Currently:
-- 18 percent of the fleet operates on compressed natural gas, up from
16 percent in the prior year.
-- 75 percent of the residential fleet is automated, up from 73 percent
in the prior year.
-- 96 percent of the fleet is certified under Republic's standardized
maintenance program, up from 81 percent in the prior year. The
Company expects its entire fleet to be certified under the program
by the end of the second quarter of 2017.
-- Republic invested $55 million in tuck-in acquisitions.
-- The Company was named to the elite 2017 World's Most Ethical Companies
List by the Ethisphere Institute, a global leader in defining and
advancing the standards of ethical business practices.
Republic Declares Quarterly Dividend
Republic announced today that its Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.32 per share for shareholders of record on July 3, 2017. The dividend will be paid on July 14, 2017.
Presentation of Certain Non-GAAP Measures
Adjusted diluted earnings per share, adjusted net income, adjusted EBITDA, and adjusted free cash flow are described in the Reconciliation of Certain Non-GAAP Measures section of this press release.
About Republic Services
Republic Services, Inc. is an industry leader in U.S. recycling and non-hazardous solid waste. Through its subsidiaries, Republic's collection companies, recycling centers, transfer stations and landfills focus on providing effective solutions to make proper waste disposal effortless for its 14 million customers. We'll handle it from here.(TM), the brand's promise, lets customers know they can count on Republic to provide a superior experience while fostering a sustainable Blue Planet(TM) for future generations to enjoy a cleaner, safer and healthier world.
For more information, visit the Republic Services website at RepublicServices.com. "Like" Republic on Facebook at www.facebook.com/RepublicServices and follow on Twitter @RepublicService.
SUPPLEMENTAL UNAUDITED FINANCIAL INFORMATION
AND OPERATING DATA
REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in millions, except per share amounts)
March 31, December 31,
2017 2016
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(Unaudited)
ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $33.2 $67.8
Accounts receivable, less
allowance for doubtful
accounts and other of $46.3
and $44.0, respectively 1,017.4 994.8
Prepaid expenses and other
current assets 183.8 221.9
Total current assets 1,234.4 1,284.5
Restricted cash and
marketable securities 90.8 90.5
Property and equipment, net 7,592.8 7,588.6
Goodwill 11,184.3 11,163.2
Other intangible assets, net 173.0 182.3
Other assets 320.5 320.5
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Total assets $20,595.8 $20,629.6
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable $520.8 $553.8
Notes payable and current
maturities of long-term
debt 6.2 5.8
Deferred revenue 325.4 312.9
Accrued landfill and
environmental costs,
current portion 135.7 142.7
Accrued interest 69.2 71.8
Other accrued liabilities 719.9 725.0
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Total current liabilities 1,777.2 1,812.0
Long-term debt, net of
current maturities 7,663.9 7,653.1
Accrued landfill and
environmental costs, net of
current portion 1,675.9 1,684.8
Deferred income taxes and
other long-term tax
liabilities 1,218.5 1,210.2
Insurance reserves, net of
current portion 271.0 274.6
Other long-term liabilities 303.6 301.2
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock, par value
$0.01 per share; 50 shares
authorized; none issued - -
Common stock, par value
$0.01 per share; 750 shares
authorized; 349.3 and 348.2
issued including shares
held in treasury,
respectively 3.5 3.5
Additional paid-in capital 4,788.5 4,764.5
Retained earnings 3,402.5 3,324.0
Treasury stock, at cost;
10.5 and 8.8 shares,
respectively (524.7) (414.9)
Accumulated other
comprehensive income, net
of tax 13.5 14.2
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Total Republic Services,
Inc. stockholders' equity 7,683.3 7,691.3
Noncontrolling interests in
consolidated subsidiary 2.4 2.4
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Total stockholders' equity 7,685.7 7,693.7
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Total liabilities and
stockholders' equity $20,595.8 $20,629.6
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REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC.
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(in millions, except per share data)
Three Months Ended March
31,
2017 2016
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Revenue $2,392.8 $2,248.6
Expenses:
Cost of operations 1,484.1 1,381.4
Depreciation, amortization and
depletion 249.9 243.2
Accretion 20.0 19.8
Selling, general and administrative 253.5 241.2
Withdrawal costs -multiemployer
pension funds 1.1 5.6
Gain on disposition of assets and
asset impairments, net (8.3) -
Restructuring charges 4.4 11.9
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Operating income 388.1 345.5
Interest expense (89.4) (92.7)
Loss from unconsolidated equity
method investment (2.9) -
Interest income 0.3 0.5
Other (expense) income, net 0.1 (0.7)
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Income before income taxes 296.2 252.6
Provision for income taxes 108.4 95.7
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Net income 187.8 156.9
Net income attributable to
noncontrolling interests in
consolidated subsidiary - (0.2)
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Net income attributable to Republic
Services, Inc. $187.8 $156.7
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Basic earnings per share attributable to Republic
Services, Inc. stockholders:
Basic earnings per share $0.55 $0.45
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Weighted average common shares
outstanding 339.9 345.4
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Diluted earnings per share attributable to Republic
Services, Inc. stockholders:
Diluted earnings per share $0.55 $0.45
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Weighted average common and common
equivalent shares outstanding 341.9 346.7
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Cash dividends per common share $0.32 $0.30
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REPUBLIC SERVICES, INC.
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in millions)
Three Months Ended March 31,
2017 2016
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Cash provided by operating
activities:
Net income $187.8 $156.9
Adjustments to reconcile net
income to cash provided by
operating activities:
Depreciation,
amortization,
depletion and
accretion 269.9 263.0
Non-cash
interest
expense 10.9 11.6
Restructuring
related charges 4.4 11.9
Stock-based
compensation 9.6 6.5
Deferred tax
provision
(benefit) 8.7 (3.3)
Provision for
doubtful
accounts, net
of adjustments 5.4 4.6
Gain on
disposition of
assets and
asset
impairments,
net (9.0) (0.9)
Withdrawal costs
-multiemployer
pension funds 1.1 5.6
Loss from
unconsolidated
equity method
investment 2.9 -
Excess income
tax benefit
from stock-
based
compensation
activity and
other non-cash
items 1.3 (4.1)
Change in assets and
liabilities, net of effects
from business acquisitions and
divestitures:
Accounts
receivable (26.1) 22.6
Prepaid expenses
and other
assets 33.0 (44.1)
Accounts payable (18.2) (39.7)
Restructuring
expenditures (5.5) (5.3)
Capping, closure
and post-
closure
expenditures (9.7) (11.7)
Remediation
expenditures (11.3) (14.8)
Other
liabilities (10.9) 72.7
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Cash provided by
operating
activities 444.3 431.5
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Cash used in investing
activities:
Purchases of
property and
equipment (223.9) (271.5)
Proceeds from
sales of
property and
equipment 1.3 2.9
Cash used in
business
acquisitions
and
investments,
net of cash
acquired (54.7) (6.0)
Cash used in
business
divestitures (14.5) -
Change in
restricted cash
and marketable
securities (0.3) 4.6
Other (0.1) (0.2)
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Cash used in
investing
activities (292.2) (270.2)
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Cash used in financing
activities:
Proceeds from
notes payable
and long-term
debt 1,085.3 812.0
Payments of
notes payable
and long-term
debt (1,076.2) (798.6)
Issuances of
common stock 13.5 12.8
Excess income
tax benefit
from stock-
based
compensation
activity - 3.9
Purchases of
common stock
for treasury (98.9) (85.8)
Cash dividends
paid (108.6) (103.7)
Other (1.8) (0.9)
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Cash used in
financing
activities (186.7) (160.3)
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(Decrease)
increase in
cash and cash
equivalents (34.6) 1.0
Cash and cash
equivalents at
beginning of
year 67.8 32.4
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Cash and cash
equivalents at
end of period $33.2 $33.4
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You should read the following information in conjunction with our audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto appearing in our Annual Report on Form 10-K as of and for the year ended December 31, 2016. All amounts below are in millions and as a percentage of our revenue, except per share data.
REVENUE
The following table reflects our total revenue by line of business for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016:
Three Months Ended March 31,
2017 2016
Collection:
Residential $564.3 23.6 % $551.2 24.5 %
Small-container 733.6 30.7 707.8 31.5
Large-container 495.3 20.7 469.2 20.9
Other 9.7 0.4 9.1 0.4
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Total collection 1,802.9 75.4 1,737.3 77.3
Transfer 282.2 268.2
Less: intercompany (171.6) (164.5)
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Transfer, net 110.6 4.6 103.7 4.6
Landfill 504.7 489.4
Less: intercompany (232.4) (227.7)
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Landfill, net 272.3 11.4 261.7 11.6
Energy services 27.1 1.1 18.7 0.8
Other:
Sale of recycled
commodities 133.9 5.6 86.8 3.9
Other non-core 46.0 1.9 40.4 1.8
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Total other 179.9 7.5 127.2 5.7
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Total revenue $2,392.8 100.0 % $2,248.6 100.0 %
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The following table reflects changes in components of our revenue, as a percentage of total revenue, for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016:
Three Months Ended March
31,
2017 2016
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Average yield 2.3% 2.0%
Fuel recovery fees 0.4 (1.4)
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Total price 2.7 0.6
Volume 1.0 2.5
Recycled commodities 2.1 (0.1)
Energy services 0.4 (0.6)
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Total internal growth 6.2 2.4
Acquisitions / divestitures, net 0.2 1.2
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Total 6.4% 3.6%
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Core price 4.1% 3.4%
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Average yield is defined as revenue growth from the change in average price per unit of service, expressed as a percentage. Core price is defined as price increases to our customers and fees, excluding fuel recovery fees, net of price decreases to retain customers. We also measure changes in average yield and core price as a percentage of related-business revenue, defined as total revenue excluding recycled commodities and fuel recovery fees, to determine the effectiveness of our pricing strategies. Average yield as a percentage of related-business revenue was 2.5% and 2.2% for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Core price as a percentage of related-business revenue was 4.3% and 3.7% for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively.
COST OF OPERATIONS
The following table summarizes the major components of our cost of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016:
Three Months Ended March 31,
2017 2016
Labor and related
benefits $496.7 20.8 % $472.0 21.0 %
Transfer and
disposal costs 187.3 7.8 178.8 8.0
Maintenance and
repairs 226.7 9.5 218.3 9.7
Transportation and
subcontract costs 134.0 5.6 122.2 5.4
Fuel 84.5 3.5 70.3 3.1
Franchise fees and
taxes 109.1 4.6 108.4 4.8
Landfill operating
costs 53.1 2.2 43.7 1.9
Risk management 47.5 2.0 45.7 2.0
Cost of goods sold 57.6 2.4 38.7 1.7
Other 87.6 3.6 83.3 3.8
Total cost of
operations $1,484.1 62.0 % $1,381.4 61.4 %
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These cost categories may change from time to time and may not be comparable to similarly titled categories used by other companies. As such, you should take care when comparing our cost of operations by cost component to that of other companies.
SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
The following table summarizes our selling, general and administrative expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016:
Three Months Ended March 31,
2017 2016
Salaries $176.7 7.4 % $158.7 7.1 %
Provision
for
doubtful
accounts 5.4 0.2 4.6 0.2
Other 71.4 3.0 77.9 3.4
Total
selling,
general
and
administrative
expenses $253.5 10.6 % $241.2 10.7 %
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These cost categories may change from time to time and may not be comparable to similarly titled categories used by other companies. As such, you should take care when comparing our selling, general and administrative expenses by cost component to those of other companies.
RECONCILIATION OF CERTAIN NON-GAAP MEASURES
EBITDA
The following table calculates EBITDA, which is not a measure determined in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (U.S. GAAP), for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016:
Three Months Ended March 31,
2017 2016
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Net income attributable to
Republic Services, Inc. $187.8 $156.7
Net income attributable to
noncontrolling interests - 0.2
Provision for income taxes 108.4 95.7
Other expense (income), net (0.1) 0.7
Interest income (0.3) (0.5)
Interest expense 89.4 92.7
Depreciation, amortization
and depletion 249.9 243.2
Accretion 20.0 19.8
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EBITDA $655.1 $608.5
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We believe that presenting EBITDA is useful to investors because it provides important information concerning our operating performance exclusive of certain non-cash and other costs. EBITDA demonstrates our ability to execute our financial strategy, which includes reinvesting in existing capital assets to ensure a high level of customer service, investing in capital assets to facilitate growth in our customer base and services provided, maintaining our investment grade credit ratings and minimizing debt, paying cash dividends, repurchasing our common stock, and maintaining and improving our market position through business optimization. This measure has limitations. Although depreciation, depletion, amortization and accretion are considered operating costs in accordance with U.S. GAAP, they represent the allocation of non-cash costs generally associated with long-lived assets acquired or constructed in prior years. Our definition of EBITDA may not be comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies.
Adjusted Earnings
Reported diluted earnings per share was $0.55 for the three months ended March 31, 2017, as compared to $0.45 for the same period in 2016. During the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016, we recorded a number of charges and other expenses and gains that impacted our EBITDA, pre-tax income, net income attributable to Republic Services, Inc. (net income - Republic) and diluted earnings per share.
Three Months Ended March 31, 2017 Three Months Ended March 31, 2016
Net Diluted Net Diluted
Pre-tax Income - Earnings Pre-tax Income - Earnings
EBITDA Income Republic per Share EBITDA Income Republic per Share
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As reported $655.1 $296.2 $187.8 $0.55 $608.5 $252.6 $156.7 $0.45
Gain on disposition of
assets and asset
impairments, net (8.3) (8.3) (3.8) (0.01) - - - -
Restructuring charges 4.4 4.4 2.6 0.01 11.9 11.9 7.2 0.02
Withdrawal costs -
multiemployer pension
funds 1.1 1.1 0.7 - 5.6 5.6 3.4 0.01
Loss from
unconsolidated equity
method investment 2.9 - - - - - - -
Total adjustments 0.1 (2.8) (0.5) - 17.5 17.5 10.6 0.03
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As adjusted $655.2 $293.4 $187.3 $0.55 $626.0 $270.1 $167.3 $0.48
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We believe that presenting adjusted EBITDA, adjusted pre-tax income, adjusted net income - Republic, and adjusted diluted earnings per share, which are not measures determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP, provides an understanding of operational activities before the financial impact of certain items. We use these measures, and believe investors will find them helpful, in understanding the ongoing performance of our operations separate from items that have a disproportionate impact on our results for a particular period. We have incurred comparable charges and costs in prior periods, and similar types of adjustments can reasonably be expected to be recorded in future periods. Our definition of adjusted EBITDA, adjusted pre-tax income, adjusted net income - Republic, and adjusted diluted earnings per share may not be comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies.
Adjusted Free Cash Flow
The following table calculates our adjusted free cash flow, which is not a measure determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP, for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016:
Three Months Ended March
31,
2017 2016
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Cash provided by
operating activities $444.3 $431.5
Property and equipment
received (208.8) (277.7)
Proceeds from sales of
property and equipment 1.3 2.9
Restructuring payments,
net of tax 3.4 3.2
Adjusted free cash flow $240.2 $159.9
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We believe that presenting adjusted free cash flow provides useful information regarding our recurring cash provided by operating activities after certain payments. It also demonstrates our ability to execute our financial strategy and is a key metric we use to determine compensation. The presentation of adjusted free cash flow has material limitations. Adjusted free cash flow does not represent our cash flow available for discretionary payments because it excludes certain payments that are required or to which we have committed, such as debt service requirements and dividend payments. Our definition of adjusted free cash flow may not be comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies.
Purchases of property and equipment as reflected on our consolidated statements of cash flows and the adjusted free cash flow presented above represent amounts paid during the period for such expenditures. A reconciliation of property and equipment reflected on our consolidated statements of cash flows to property and equipment received during the period follows for the three months ended March 31, 2017 and 2016:
Three Months Ended March 31,
2017 2016
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Purchases of property and
equipment per the
unaudited consolidated
statements of cash flows $223.9 $271.5
Adjustments for property
and equipment received
during the prior period
but paid for in the
following period, net (15.1) 6.2
Property and equipment
received during the
period $208.8 $277.7
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The adjustments noted above do not affect our net change in cash and cash equivalents as reflected in our consolidated statements of cash flows.
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
As of March 31, 2017 and December 31, 2016, accounts receivable were $1,017.4 million and $994.8 million, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $46.3 million and $44.0 million, respectively, resulting in days sales outstanding of 38.7, or 26.3 days net of deferred revenue, compared to 38.1, or 26.1 days net of deferred revenue, respectively.
CASH DIVIDENDS
In January 2017, we paid a cash dividend of $108.6 million to shareholders of record as of January 3, 2017. As of March 31, 2017, we recorded a quarterly dividend payable of $108.4 million to shareholders of record at the close of business on April 3, 2017, which was paid on April 17, 2017.
STOCK REPURCHASE PROGRAM
During the three months ended March 31, 2017, we repurchased 1.8 million shares of our stock for $109.8 million at a weighted average cost per share of $60.66.
As of March 31, 2017, we had 338.8 million shares of common stock issued and outstanding.
INFORMATION REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This press release contains certain forward-looking information about us that is intended to be covered by the safe harbor for "forward-looking statements" provided by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts. Words such as "guidance," "expect," "will," "may," "anticipate," "plan," "estimate," "project," "intend," "should," "can," "likely," "could," "outlook" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements include statements about our plans, strategies and prospects. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of performance. These statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of our management and are subject to risk and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied or projected by, the forward-looking information and statements. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot assure you that the expectations will prove to be correct. Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the expectations expressed in the forward-looking statements are:
-- general economic and market conditions, including inflation and changes
in commodity pricing, fuel, interest rates, labor, risk, health
insurance and other variable costs that generally are not within our
control, and our exposure to credit and counterparty risk;
-- whether our estimates and assumptions concerning our selected balance
sheet accounts, income tax accounts, final capping, closure,
post-closure and remediation costs, available airspace, projected costs
and expenses related to our landfills and property and equipment, fair
values of acquired assets and liabilities assumed in our acquisitions,
and labor, fuel rates and economic and inflationary trends, turn out to
be correct or appropriate;
-- competition and demand for services in the solid waste industry;
-- price increases to our customers may not be adequate to offset the
impact of increased costs, including labor, third-party disposal and
fuel, and may cause us to lose volume;
-- our ability to manage growth and execute our growth strategy;
-- our compliance with, and future changes in, environmental and flow
control regulations and our ability to obtain approvals from regulatory
agencies in connection with operating and expanding our landfills;
-- the impact on us of our substantial indebtedness, including on our
ability to obtain financing on acceptable terms to finance our
operations and growth strategy and to operate within the limitations
imposed by financing arrangements;
-- our ability to retain our investment grade ratings for our debt;
-- our dependence on key personnel;
-- our dependence on technology in our operations;
-- our dependence on large, long-term collection, transfer and disposal
contracts;
-- our business is capital intensive and may consume cash in excess of cash
flow from operations;
-- any exposure to environmental liabilities or remediation requirements,
to the extent not adequately covered by insurance, could result in
substantial expenses;
-- risks associated with undisclosed liabilities of acquired businesses;
-- risks associated with pending and future legal proceedings, including
litigation, audits or investigations brought by or before any
governmental body;
-- severe weather conditions, including those brought about by climate
change, which could impair our financial results by causing increased
costs, loss of revenue, reduced operational efficiency or disruptions to
our operations;
-- compliance with existing and future legal and regulatory requirements,
including limitations or bans on disposal of certain types of wastes or
on the transportation of waste, which could limit our ability to conduct
or grow our business, increase our costs to operate or require
additional capital expenditures;
-- safety and operational risks, including the risk of personal injury to
our employees or third parties;
-- potential increases in our costs if we are required to provide
additional funding to any multiemployer pension fund to which we
contribute or if a withdrawal event occurs with respect to any such
fund;
-- the negative impact on our operations of union organizing campaigns,
work stoppages or labor shortages;
-- the negative effect that trends toward requiring recycling, waste
reduction at the source and prohibiting the disposal of certain types of
wastes could have on volumes of waste going to landfills;
-- changes by the Financial Accounting Standards Board or other accounting
regulatory bodies to generally accepted accounting principles or
policies;
-- a cyber-security incident could negatively impact our business and our
relationships with customers; and
-- acts of war, riots or terrorism, including the continuing war on
terrorism, as well as actions taken or to be taken by the United States
or other governments as a result of further acts or threats of
terrorism, and the impact of these acts on economic, financial and
social conditions in the United States.
The risks included here are not exhaustive. Refer to "Part I, Item 1A -- Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016, for further discussion regarding our exposure to risks. Additionally, new risk factors emerge from time to time and it is not possible for us to predict all such risk factors, or to assess the impact such risk factors might have on our business or the extent to which any factor or combination of factors may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. You should not place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, as they speak only as of the date on which we make them. Except to the extent required by applicable law or regulation, we undertake no obligation to update or publish revised forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which such statements are made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
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