UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
__________________________
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, 2021January 31, 2022
or
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 
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ABM INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
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94-1369354
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
__________________________
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 classTrading SymbolName of each exchange on which registered
Common Stock, $0.01 par valueABMNew 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 filerAccelerated filerNon-accelerated filerSmaller reporting companyEmerging growth company
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 JuneMarch 8, 2021: 67,131,3062022: 66,869,057



ABM INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Consolidated Financial Statements
Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
Item 1A. Risk Factors
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
Item 5. Other Information
Item 6. Exhibits
SIGNATURES



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; itU.S. economy. It has disrupted and is expected to continue disrupting our operations and our clients’ operations; and it has adversely affected andoperations, which 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.
ChangesInvestments in and changes to our businesses, operating structure, financial reporting structure, or personnel relating to our multiyear strategic plan (“ELEVATE”), including 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 failOur ability to achieve financial or strategic objectives, disruptpreserve long-term client relationships is essential to our ongoing business, and adversely impact our results of operations.continued success.
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.
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.
We may experience difficulties integrating our acquisition of Crown Building Maintenance Co. and Crown Energy Services, Inc. (collectively, “Able”) and may not realize the growth opportunities and cost synergies that are anticipated from the acquisition of Able.
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.
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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.
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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, 2020,2021, 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.
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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)(in millions, except share and per share amounts)April 30, 2021October 31, 2020(in millions, except share and per share amounts)January 31, 2022October 31, 2021
ASSETSASSETSASSETS
Current assetsCurrent assetsCurrent assets
Cash and cash equivalentsCash and cash equivalents$435.7 $394.2 Cash and cash equivalents$46.6 $62.8 
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 
Trade accounts receivable, net of allowances of $34.0 and $32.7
at January 31, 2022 and October 31, 2021, respectively
Trade accounts receivable, net of allowances of $34.0 and $32.7
at January 31, 2022 and October 31, 2021, respectively
1,210.0 1,137.1 
Costs incurred in excess of amounts billedCosts incurred in excess of amounts billed37.7 52.2 Costs incurred in excess of amounts billed69.1 52.5 
Prepaid expensesPrepaid expenses88.8 85.4 Prepaid expenses88.0 88.7 
Other current assetsOther current assets58.5 55.9 Other current assets63.8 60.0 
Total current assetsTotal current assets1,499.0 1,441.9 Total current assets1,477.5 1,401.2 
Other investmentsOther investments12.4 11.1 Other investments15.3 11.8 
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 
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $283.6 and $274.7
at January 31, 2022 and October 31, 2021, respectively
Property, plant and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $283.6 and $274.7
at January 31, 2022 and October 31, 2021, respectively
110.9 111.9 
Right-of-use assetsRight-of-use assets131.9 143.1 Right-of-use assets124.2 126.5 
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 
Other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $406.5 and $389.3
at January 31, 2022 and October 31, 2021, respectively
Other intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $406.5 and $389.3
at January 31, 2022 and October 31, 2021, respectively
407.3 424.8 
GoodwillGoodwill1,675.5 1,671.4 Goodwill2,237.1 2,228.9 
Deferred income tax asset, net11.5 
Other noncurrent assetsOther noncurrent assets119.2 136.1 Other noncurrent assets132.7 131.2 
Total assetsTotal assets$3,792.0 $3,776.9 Total assets$4,504.9 $4,436.2 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITYLIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITYLIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Current liabilitiesCurrent liabilitiesCurrent liabilities
Current portion of long-term debt, netCurrent portion of long-term debt, net$117.0 $116.7 Current portion of long-term debt, net$31.4 $31.4 
Trade accounts payableTrade accounts payable222.9 273.3 Trade accounts payable261.5 289.4 
Accrued compensationAccrued compensation169.9 187.6 Accrued compensation196.6 238.0 
Accrued taxes—other than income104.9 45.5 
Accrued taxes — other than incomeAccrued taxes — other than income129.1 124.9 
Insurance claimsInsurance claims157.6 155.2 Insurance claims169.1 171.4 
Income taxes payableIncome taxes payable17.4 6.2 Income taxes payable21.8 11.4 
Current portion of lease liabilitiesCurrent portion of lease liabilities33.3 35.0 Current portion of lease liabilities31.1 31.8 
Other accrued liabilitiesOther accrued liabilities241.3 167.3 Other accrued liabilities427.3 387.4 
Total current liabilitiesTotal current liabilities1,064.4 986.9 Total current liabilities1,267.8 1,285.8 
Long-term debt, netLong-term debt, net524.2 603.0 Long-term debt, net971.9 852.8 
Long-term lease liabilitiesLong-term lease liabilities121.4 131.4 Long-term lease liabilities114.4 116.6 
Deferred income tax liability, netDeferred income tax liability, net10.8 Deferred income tax liability, net32.0 22.5 
Noncurrent insurance claimsNoncurrent insurance claims361.5 366.3 Noncurrent insurance claims398.2 413.3 
Other noncurrent liabilitiesOther noncurrent liabilities110.5 168.1 Other noncurrent liabilities56.6 123.5 
Noncurrent income taxes payableNoncurrent income taxes payable10.2 10.1 Noncurrent income taxes payable8.7 12.5 
Total liabilitiesTotal liabilities2,192.2 2,276.6 Total liabilities2,849.7 2,827.0 
Commitments and contingenciesCommitments and contingencies00Commitments and contingencies00
Stockholders’ EquityStockholders’ EquityStockholders’ Equity
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 500,000 shares authorized; NaN 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 
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 500,000 shares authorized; none issuedPreferred stock, $0.01 par value; 500,000 shares authorized; none issued— — 
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized;
67,443,112 and 67,302,449 shares issued and outstanding at
January 31, 2022 and October 31, 2021, respectively
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized;
67,443,112 and 67,302,449 shares issued and outstanding at
January 31, 2022 and October 31, 2021, respectively
0.7 0.7 
Additional paid-in capitalAdditional paid-in capital737.1 724.1 Additional paid-in capital737.0 750.9 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of taxesAccumulated other comprehensive loss, net of taxes(23.6)(30.8)Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of taxes(24.6)(22.5)
Retained earningsRetained earnings885.6 806.4 Retained earnings942.1 880.2 
Total stockholders’ equityTotal stockholders’ equity1,599.8 1,500.3 Total stockholders’ equity1,655.2 1,609.2 
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equityTotal liabilities and stockholders’ equity$3,792.0 $3,776.9 Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity$4,504.9 $4,436.2 
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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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)2021202020212020
Revenues$1,497.4 $1,496.0 $2,989.8 $3,109.0 
Operating expenses1,274.5 1,306.1 2,523.8 2,739.9 
Selling, general and administrative expenses161.9 119.4 284.5 237.0 
Restructuring and related expenses1.8 5.0 
Amortization of intangible assets10.7 12.5 21.5 25.1 
Impairment loss172.8 172.8 
Operating profit (loss)50.3 (116.7)160.1 (70.8)
Income from unconsolidated affiliates0.2 0.9 0.8 1.8 
Interest expense(7.8)(10.5)(16.3)(20.7)
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes42.8 (126.2)144.6 (89.7)
Income tax provision(11.7)(10.6)(38.9)(19.2)
Income (loss) from continuing operations31.1 (136.8)105.7 (108.9)
Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes0.1 
Net income (loss)31.1 (136.8)105.7 (108.8)
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Interest rate swaps1.6 (8.7)2.8 (9.9)
Foreign currency translation and other1.2 (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
Basic67.3 66.9 67.2 66.9 
Diluted67.8 66.9 67.7 66.9 
Three Months Ended January 31,
(in millions, except per share amounts)20222021
Revenues$1,936.2 $1,492.4 
Operating expenses1,659.6 1,249.4 
Selling, general and administrative expenses153.1 122.6 
Amortization of intangible assets17.5 10.8 
Operating profit106.0 109.7 
Income from unconsolidated affiliates0.5 0.6 
Interest expense(6.2)(8.5)
Income before income taxes100.3 101.9 
Income tax provision(24.3)(27.2)
Net income76.0 74.6 
Other comprehensive income (loss)
Interest rate swaps0.6 1.2 
Foreign currency translation and other(2.4)4.0 
Income tax provision(0.2)(0.4)
Comprehensive income$74.0 $79.5 
Net income per common share
Basic$1.12 $1.11 
Diluted1.11 $1.10 
Weighted-average common and common equivalent
   shares outstanding
Basic67.9 67.2 
Diluted68.3 67.6 
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.

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ABM INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
(UNAUDITED)
Three Months Ended April 30,Six Months Ended April 30,Three Months Ended January 31,
202120202021202020222021
(in millions, except per share amounts)(in millions, except per share amounts)SharesAmountSharesAmountSharesAmountSharesAmount(in millions, except per share amounts)SharesAmountSharesAmount
Common StockCommon StockCommon Stock
Balance, beginning of periodBalance, beginning of period67.1 $0.7 66.8 $0.7 $66.7 $0.7 $66.6 $0.7 Balance, beginning of period67.3 $0.7 66.7 $0.7 
Stock issued under employee stock purchase and share-based compensation plansStock issued under employee stock purchase and share-based compensation plans0.4 0.2 Stock issued under employee stock purchase and share-based compensation plans0.4 — 0.3 — 
Repurchase of common stockRepurchase of common stock(0.2)(0.2)Repurchase of common stock(0.3)— — — 
Balance, end of periodBalance, end of period67.1 0.7 66.6 0.7 67.1 0.7 66.6 0.7 Balance, end of period67.4 0.7 67.1 0.7 
Additional Paid-in CapitalAdditional Paid-in CapitalAdditional Paid-in Capital
Balance, beginning of periodBalance, beginning of period726.9 711.8 724.1 708.9 Balance, beginning of period750.9 724.1 
Stock issued (taxes withheld) under employee stock purchase and share-based compensation plans, net1.1 1.1 (4.6)(0.9)
Share-based compensation expense (reversal)9.1 (0.7)17.6 4.2 
Taxes withheld under employee stock purchase and share-based compensation plans, netTaxes withheld under employee stock purchase and share-based compensation plans, net(9.0)(5.6)
Share-based compensation expenseShare-based compensation expense8.5 8.5 
Repurchase of common stockRepurchase of common stock(5.1)(5.1)Repurchase of common stock(13.3)— 
Balance, end of periodBalance, end of period737.1 707.1 737.1 707.1 Balance, end of period737.0 726.9 
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, Net of TaxesAccumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, Net of TaxesAccumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, Net of Taxes
Balance, beginning of periodBalance, beginning of period(25.9)(24.3)(30.8)(23.9)Balance, beginning of period(22.5)(30.8)
Other comprehensive income (loss)2.3 (10.5)7.2 (11.0)
Other comprehensive (loss) incomeOther comprehensive (loss) income(2.1)4.9 
Balance, end of periodBalance, end of period(23.6)(34.9)(23.6)(34.9)Balance, end of period(24.6)(25.9)
Retained EarningsRetained EarningsRetained Earnings
Balance, beginning of periodBalance, beginning of period867.5 871.6 806.4 856.3 Balance, beginning of period880.2 806.4 
Net income (loss)31.1 (136.8)105.7 (108.8)
Net incomeNet income76.0 74.6 
DividendsDividendsDividends
Common stock ($0.190, $0.185, $0.380, and
$0.370 per share)
(12.7)(12.3)(25.4)(24.6)
Common stock ($0.195 and $0.190 per share)Common stock ($0.195 and $0.190 per share)(13.1)(12.7)
Stock issued under share-based
compensation plans
Stock issued under share-based
compensation plans
(0.2)(0.1)(1.0)(0.5)Stock issued under share-based compensation
plans
(1.0)(0.9)
Balance, end of periodBalance, end of period885.6 722.3 885.6 722.3 Balance, end of period942.1 867.5 
Total Stockholders’ EquityTotal Stockholders’ Equity$1,599.8 $1,395.2 $1,599.8 $1,395.2 Total Stockholders’ Equity$1,655.2 $1,569.1 
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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ABM INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(UNAUDITED)
Six Months Ended April 30,Three Months Ended January 31,
(in millions)(in millions)20212020(in millions)20222021
Cash flows from operating activitiesCash flows from operating activitiesCash flows from operating activities
Net income (loss)$105.7 $(108.8)
Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes(0.1)
Income (loss) from continuing operations105.7 (108.9)
Adjustments to reconcile income (loss) from continuing operations to net cash provided by operating
activities of continuing operations
Net incomeNet income$76.0 $74.6 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating
activities
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating
activities
Depreciation and amortizationDepreciation and amortization44.3 49.1 Depreciation and amortization27.7 22.3 
Impairment loss172.8 
Deferred income taxesDeferred income taxes(23.0)(12.7)Deferred income taxes9.3 (7.4)
Share-based compensation expenseShare-based compensation expense17.6 4.2 Share-based compensation expense8.5 8.5 
Provision for bad debtProvision for bad debt1.2 10.6 Provision for bad debt0.9 3.0 
Amortization of accumulated other comprehensive gain on interest rate swapsAmortization of accumulated other comprehensive gain on interest rate swaps(3.2)(3.4)Amortization of accumulated other comprehensive gain on interest rate swaps(1.4)(1.6)
Discount accretion on insurance claims0.4 
Loss on sale of assets1.1 0.4 
(Gain)/Loss on sale of assets(Gain)/Loss on sale of assets(0.3)1.0 
Income from unconsolidated affiliatesIncome from unconsolidated affiliates(0.8)(1.8)Income from unconsolidated affiliates(0.5)(0.6)
Distributions from unconsolidated affiliates0.1 
Changes in operating assets and liabilitiesChanges in operating assets and liabilitiesChanges in operating assets and liabilities
Trade accounts receivable and costs incurred in excess of amounts billedTrade accounts receivable and costs incurred in excess of amounts billed(10.9)55.2 Trade accounts receivable and costs incurred in excess of amounts billed(90.3)(52.3)
Prepaid expenses and other current assetsPrepaid expenses and other current assets(5.8)(12.8)Prepaid expenses and other current assets(1.1)0.8 
Right-of-use assetsRight-of-use assets11.2 8.7 Right-of-use assets2.3 6.9 
Other noncurrent assetsOther noncurrent assets15.2 (3.8)Other noncurrent assets(1.3)5.9 
Trade accounts payable and other accrued liabilitiesTrade accounts payable and other accrued liabilities55.3 (74.6)Trade accounts payable and other accrued liabilities(41.8)(3.0)
Long-term lease liabilitiesLong-term lease liabilities(10.0)(9.4)Long-term lease liabilities(2.1)(6.1)
Insurance claimsInsurance claims(2.4)17.7 Insurance claims(17.5)(4.6)
Income taxes payableIncome taxes payable11.5 25.1 Income taxes payable4.7 32.5 
Other noncurrent liabilitiesOther noncurrent liabilities(36.0)11.1 Other noncurrent liabilities(66.5)(34.5)
Total adjustmentsTotal adjustments65.5 236.8 Total adjustments(169.6)(29.3)
Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations171.2 127.8 
Net cash provided by operating activities of discontinued operations0.1 
Net cash provided by operating activities171.2 128.0 
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activitiesNet cash (used in) provided by operating activities(93.6)45.3 
Cash flows from investing activitiesCash flows from investing activitiesCash flows from investing activities
Additions to property, plant and equipmentAdditions to property, plant and equipment(14.9)(19.1)Additions to property, plant and equipment(9.6)(6.6)
Proceeds from sale of assetsProceeds from sale of assets1.5 4.8 Proceeds from sale of assets0.2 1.4 
Proceeds from redemption of auction rate security5.0 
Investments in equity securitiesInvestments in equity securities(3.0)— 
Net cash used in investing activitiesNet cash used in investing activities(13.4)(9.3)Net cash used in investing activities(12.4)(5.2)
Cash flows from financing activitiesCash flows from financing activitiesCash flows from financing activities
Taxes withheld from issuance of share-based compensation awards, netTaxes withheld from issuance of share-based compensation awards, net(5.6)(1.4)Taxes withheld from issuance of share-based compensation awards, net(10.0)(6.5)
Repurchases of common stockRepurchases of common stock(5.1)Repurchases of common stock(13.3)— 
Dividends paidDividends paid(25.4)(24.6)Dividends paid(13.1)(12.7)
Borrowings from credit facilityBorrowings from credit facility2.6 1,048.3 Borrowings from credit facility475.5 2.6 
Repayment of borrowings from credit facilityRepayment of borrowings from credit facility(82.8)(658.1)Repayment of borrowings from credit facility(356.6)(32.6)
Changes in book cash overdraftsChanges in book cash overdrafts(13.3)18.2 Changes in book cash overdrafts5.9 (12.0)
Financing of energy savings performance contractsFinancing of energy savings performance contracts7.5 1.1 Financing of energy savings performance contracts2.6 4.0 
Repayment of finance lease obligationsRepayment of finance lease obligations(1.5)(1.5)Repayment of finance lease obligations(0.6)(0.7)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities(118.5)376.8 
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activitiesNet cash provided by (used in) financing activities90.3 (57.8)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalentsEffect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents2.2 2.0 Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents(0.6)1.9 
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents41.5 497.5 
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalentsNet decrease in cash and cash equivalents(16.2)(15.9)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of yearCash and cash equivalents at beginning of year394.2 58.5 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year62.8 394.2 
Cash and cash equivalents at end of periodCash and cash equivalents at end of period$435.7 $555.9 Cash and cash equivalents at end of period$46.6 $378.3 
See accompanying notes to unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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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.day. We are organized into 4 industry groups and 1 Technical Solutions segment:
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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, 2020.2021. Unless otherwise indicated, all references to years are to our fiscal years, which end on October 31.
Reorganization of Our Business
Effective November 1, 2021, the Manufacturing & Distribution (“M&D”) industry group replaced our Technology and Manufacturing (“T&M”) industry group as part of our strategic transformation initiative ELEVATE. M&D retained our large manufacturing clients from T&M and added clients in the distribution sector from our Business and Industry (“B&I”) group. Technology clients with commercial real estate properties serviced by T&M shifted into B&I. Additionally, we have modified the presentation of segment revenues as inter-segment revenues are now allocated at the segment level. Our prior period segment data in Note 4, “Revenues,” and Note 12, “Segment Information,” has been reclassified to conform with our current period presentation. These changes had no impact on our previously reported consolidated financial statements.
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.
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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.

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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,Three Months Ended January 31,
(in millions)(in millions)2021202020212020(in millions)20222021
Business & IndustryBusiness & Industry$43.2 $61.7 $86.6 $135.4 Business & Industry$52.5 $43.4 
AviationAviation12.9 20.7 26.5 46.6 Aviation12.3 13.7 
TotalTotal$56.1 $82.4 $113.1 $182.0 Total$64.9 $57.0 
Recently Adopted Accounting Standards
TheIn December 2019, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued ASU No. 2016-13,2019-12, Financial Instruments—Credit LossesSimplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes (Topic 326) 740). This accounting update simplifies the accounting for income taxes and clarifies and amends existing income tax guidance. Impacted areas include intraperiod tax allocations, interim period taxes, deferred tax liabilities with outside basis differences, franchise taxes, and transactions that result 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“step-up” 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.goodwill. We adopted this standard, effective November 1, 2020,2021, on a modified retrospectiveprospective 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 standardguidance did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.
In August 2018,January 2020, the FASB issued ASU No. 2018-15,2020-01, Intangibles—GoodwillInvestments–Equity Securities (Topic 321), Investments–Equity Method 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.Joint Ventures (Topic 323), and Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815). This accounting update alignsclarifies the requirementsinteraction between the accounting for capitalizing implementation costs incurredinvestments in a hosting arrangement that is a service contract withequity securities under Topic 321, investments accounted for under the requirements for capitalizing implementation costs incurred to develop or obtain internal-use software. The guidance also specifies that the presentation of capitalized implementation costsequity method under Topic 323, 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.certain derivatives instruments under Topic 815. We adopted this standard, effective November 1, 2020,2021, on a prospective basis. The adoption of the standardthis guidance 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 20212022 consolidated financial statements.

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3. ACQUISITIONS AND DISPOSITIONS
Acquisition of Able
On September 30, 2021, we acquired Able, a leading facilities services company headquartered in San Francisco, California, for a preliminary net cash purchase price of $741.7 million (the “Able Acquisition”). Pursuant to the terms of the purchase agreement, approximately $12.1 million of the cash consideration was placed into escrow accounts, of which approximately $8.2 million was placed into escrow to satisfy any applicable indemnification claims for a period of 12 months.
Preliminary Purchase Price Allocation
Our preliminary purchase price allocation is based on information that is currently available, and we are continuing to evaluate the underlying inputs and assumptions used in our valuations. Accordingly, the purchase price consideration and allocations are subject to, among other items: working capital adjustments, further analysis of tax accounts, legal matters, and the final valuation of insurance claims reserves. During the three months ended January 31, 2022, we adjusted our purchase price allocation for probable litigation losses, as described below, and refined certain other estimates.
The following table summarizes the preliminary acquisition accounting on the date of acquisition as previously reported at year-end 2021 and at the end of the first quarter of 2022:
(in millions)Preliminary Purchase Price AllocationAdjustmentsUpdated Preliminary Purchase Price Allocation
Cash and cash equivalents$31.5 $— $31.5 
Trade accounts receivable(1)
159.3 — 159.3 
Other assets24.9 (1.1)23.8 
Customer relationships(2)
220.0 — 220.0 
Trade names(2)
10.0 — 10.0 
Goodwill(3)
554.0 9.8 563.8 
Trade accounts payable(27.0)(0.2)(27.1)
Accrued compensation(38.2)— (38.2)
Insurance claims(91.6)— (91.6)
Other liabilities(41.7)(8.5)(50.3)
Deferred income tax liability, net(59.5)— (59.5)
Net assets acquired$741.7 $— $741.7 
(1) The gross amount of trade accounts receivable was $160.6 million, of which $1.3 million was deemed uncollectible.
(2) The amortization periods for the acquired intangible assets are 15 years for customer relationships and two years for trade names.
(3) Goodwill is largely attributable to value we expect to obtain from long-term business growth, the established workforce, and buyer-specific synergies. This goodwill is not deductible for income tax purposes.
Financial Information
The unaudited Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the three months ended January 31, 2022, includes $307.7 million of revenue and $14.4 million of operating income attributable to the operations of Able, which are included in our B&I segment. We also incurred $4.1 million of acquisition-related costs and $4.2 million of integration costs during the three months ended January 31, 2022, which are included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the accompanying unaudited Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss).
The following table presents our unaudited pro forma results as though the acquisition occurred on November 1, 2020. These results include adjustments for the estimated amortization of intangible assets, interest expense, and the income tax impact of the pro forma adjustments at the statutory rate of 28%. These unaudited pro
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forma results do not reflect the cost of integration activities or benefits from expected revenue enhancements and synergies.
(in millions)Three Months Ended January 31, 2021
Pro forma revenue$1,768.2 
Pro forma income from operations76.1 
Legal Matters Related to Legacy Able
Able is a party to a number of lawsuits, claims, and proceedings incident to the operation of the 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.
If, during the purchase price allocation period, we can reasonably determine the fair values of a pre-acquisition contingency, then we will include that amount in the purchase price allocation. If we are unable to determine the fair value of a pre-acquisition contingency at the end of the measurement period, then we will evaluate whether to include an amount in the purchase price allocation based on whether it is probable a liability had been incurred and whether an amount can be reasonably estimated. Subsequent to the end of the measurement period, any adjustment to amounts recorded for a pre-acquisition contingency will be included within acquisition-related costs in the period in which the adjustment is determined.
During the three months ended January 31, 2022, we adjusted our purchase price allocation for probable litigation losses in Able legal matters where a reasonable estimate of the loss could be made from $0.9 million to $12.3 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 for Able legal matters is between zero and $1.9 million. 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.
Disposition of Assets
On January 31, 2022, the Company sold a group of customer contracts for healthcare technology management within our Technical Solutions segment for $8.5 million and recognized a gain of $7.7 million during the three months ended January 31, 2022, which is included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the accompanying unaudited Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss).
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4. 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”),&I, M&D, Education, Aviation, and Technical Solutions, as described in Note 10,12, “Segment Information.”
Three Months Ended April 30, 2021Six Months Ended April 30, 2021Three Months Ended January 31, 2022
(in millions)(in millions)B&IT&MEducationAviationTechnical
Solutions
TotalB&IT&MEducationAviationTechnical
Solutions
Total(in millions)B&IM&DEducationAviationTechnical
Solutions
Total
Major Service LineMajor Service LineMajor Service Line
Janitorial(1)
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 
Janitorial(1)
$677.9 $304.2 $178.3 $29.8 $— $1,190.2 
Parking(2)
Parking(2)
68.3 10.0 0.2 61.9 140.5 137.3 21.7 0.4 117.3 276.7 
Parking(2)
83.2 10.7 0.3 77.7 — 172.0 
Facility Services(3)
Facility Services(3)
83.4 39.0 26.3 6.8 155.5 176.8 79.6 50.8 13.7 320.9 
Facility Services(3)
268.4 44.1 27.1 6.5 — 346.0 
Building & Energy Solutions(4)
Building & Energy Solutions(4)
125.5 125.5 238.8 238.8 
Building & Energy Solutions(4)
— — — — 141.8 141.8 
Airline Services(5)
Airline Services(5)
0.1 50.5 50.6 0.2 102.2 102.5 
Airline Services(5)
— — — 86.3 — 86.3 
TotalTotal$1,029.5 $359.1 $205.7 $200.3 $141.8 $1,936.2 
$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, 2020Six Months Ended April 30, 2020Three Months Ended January 31, 2021
(in millions)(in millions)B&IT&MEducationAviationTechnical
Solutions
TotalB&IT&MEducationAviationTechnical
Solutions
Total(in millions)B&IM&DEducationAviationTechnical
Solutions
Total
Major Service LineMajor Service LineMajor Service Line
Janitorial(1)
Janitorial(1)
$597.0 $190.3 $177.5 $31.9 $$996.7 $1,190.5 $376.0 $363.7 $66.7 $$1,996.9 
Janitorial(1)
$533.0 $287.4 $183.1 $29.1 $— $1,032.6 
Parking(2)
Parking(2)
97.1 7.4 0.6 71.3 176.4 222.9 15.5 1.4 156.3 396.1 
Parking(2)
68.9 11.7 0.2 54.2 — 134.9 
Facility Services(3)
Facility Services(3)
91.3 35.9 22.0 7.9 157.1 192.8 76.1 43.0 18.5 330.3 
Facility Services(3)
88.2 41.7 24.8 5.9 — 160.6 
Building & Energy Solutions(4)
Building & Energy Solutions(4)
122.3 122.3 264.3 264.3 
Building & Energy Solutions(4)
— — — 0112.6 112.6 
Airline Services(5)
Airline Services(5)
0.1 73.7 73.8 0.3 182.0 182.3 
Airline Services(5)
— — — 51.7 — 51.7 
TotalTotal$690.1 $340.8 $208.0 $140.9 $112.6 $1,492.4 
$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 underagreements. Rent is paid to the guidance of ASU
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2017-10, Service Concession Arrangements (Topic 853): Determininggrantor, which is the Customer ofcustomer in the Operation Services;arrangement; 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, electric vehicle charging station installation, 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,energy savings, fixed-price repair, and Refurbishmentrefurbishment 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.

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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, 2020.2021.
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. Some of our contracts, often related to Airline Services, may also include performance incentives based on variable performance measures that are ascertained exclusively by future performance and therefore cannot be estimated at contract inception and are recognized as revenue once known and mutually agreed upon. We include estimated amounts in the transaction price to the extent it is probable that a significant reversal of cumulative revenue recognized will not occur when the uncertainty associated with the variable consideration is resolved. Our estimates of variable consideration and determination of whether to include estimated amounts in the transaction price are based largely on an assessment of our anticipated performance and all information (historical, current, and forecasted) that is reasonably available to us.
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 cancelablecancellable 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,January 31, 2022, performance obligations that were unsatisfied or partially unsatisfied for which we expect to recognize revenue totaled $282.4$310.7 million. We expect to recognize revenue on approximately 70%80% 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
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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
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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)(in millions)April 30, 2021October 31, 2020(in millions)January 31, 2022October 31, 2021
Contract assetsContract assetsContract assets
Billed trade receivables(1)
Billed trade receivables(1)
$812.5 $835.8 
Billed trade receivables(1)
$1,102.7 $1,057.6 
Unbilled trade receivables(1)
Unbilled trade receivables(1)
100.6 53.9 
Unbilled trade receivables(1)
141.3 112.1 
Costs incurred in excess of amounts billed(2)
Costs incurred in excess of amounts billed(2)
37.7 52.2 
Costs incurred in excess of amounts billed(2)
69.1 52.5 
Capitalized commissions(3)
Capitalized commissions(3)
27.2 25.2 
Capitalized commissions(3)
27.9 27.8 
(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 sixthree months ended April 30, 2021,January 31, 2022, we capitalized $8.6$3.5 million of new costs and amortized $6.6$3.5 million of previously capitalized costs. There was 0no impairment loss recorded on the costs capitalized.
(in millions)SixThree Months Ended
April 30, 2021January 31, 2022
Contract liabilities(1)
Balance at beginning of period$36.458.5 
Additional contract liabilities72.272.7 
Recognition of deferred revenue(61.0)(63.2)
Balance at end of period$47.668.0 
(1) Included in other accrued liabilities on the unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets.
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4.5. 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)2021202020212020
Income (loss) from continuing operations$31.1 $(136.8)$105.7 $(108.9)
Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes0.1 
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 units0.4 0.3 
Performance shares0.1 
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)
Three Months Ended January 31,
(in millions, except per share amounts)20222021
Net income$76.0 $74.6 
Weighted-average common and common
  equivalent shares outstanding — Basic
67.9 67.2 
Effect of dilutive securities(1)
Restricted stock units0.2 0.2 
Stock options— 0.1 
Performance shares0.2 0.2 
Weighted-average common and common
  equivalent shares outstanding — Diluted
68.3 67.6 
Net income per common share
Basic$1.12 $1.11 
Diluted1.11 1.10 
(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,Three Months Ended January 31,
(in millions)(in millions)2021202020212020(in millions)20222021
Anti-dilutiveAnti-dilutive0.8 0.1 0.6 Anti-dilutive— 0.1 

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5.6. 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)(in millions)Fair Value HierarchyApril 30, 2021October 31, 2020(in millions)Fair Value HierarchyJanuary 31, 2022October 31, 2021
Cash and cash equivalents(1)
Cash and cash equivalents(1)
1$435.7 $394.2 
Cash and cash equivalents(1)
1$46.6 $62.8 
Insurance deposits(2)
Insurance deposits(2)
10.7 0.7 
Insurance deposits(2)
10.7 0.7 
Assets held in funded deferred compensation plan(3)
Assets held in funded deferred compensation plan(3)
12.9 2.6 
Assets held in funded deferred compensation plan(3)
14.6 4.9 
Credit facility(4)
Credit facility(4)
2645.1 725.3 
Credit facility(4)
21,007.6 888.8 
Interest rate swap liabilities(5)
Interest rate swap liabilities(5)
29.5 15.5 
Interest rate swap liabilities(5)
22.6 4.6 
Preferred equity securities(6)
Preferred equity securities(6)
33.0 — 
(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 6,7, “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 7,8, “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, 2021January 31, 2022, and October 31, 2020,2021, our interest rate swaps are included in “Other noncurrent liabilities” on the accompanying unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets. See Note 7,8, “Credit Facility,” for further information.
(6)The Company purchased $3.0 million in a preferred equity investment of a privately held company during the three months ended January 31, 2022, which we include in “Other investments” on the accompanying unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheet. Our investment does not currently have any financial assets or liabilities recordeda readily determinable fair value; therefore, we account for the investment using the measurement alternative under Topic 321 and measure the investment 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.initial cost less impairment, if any.
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, then 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 forIn connection with the threereorganization of our T&M segment as discussed in Note 2, “Basis of Presentation 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,Significant Accounting Policies,” we identified a triggering event and recognized impairmentreallocated $95.0 million of goodwill and intangible assets, as further described below.
Goodwill
Duringfrom our B&I segment to our M&D segment using a relative fair value approach. M&D’s goodwill balance was $502.2 million after the second quarterreorganization, which includes $407.2 million of 2020,previously recorded goodwill from our T&M segment. In addition, we recognized a non-cashcompleted an assessment of any potential goodwill impairment charge totaling $163.8 million in 3 goodwillfor all reporting units ($99.3 million relatedimmediately prior to Education, $55.5 million related to Aviation, and $9.0 million related to our U.K. Technical Solutions business) as part of an interimfollowing the reallocation and determined that no 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 significantexisted.



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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.

6.7. 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 2021the First Quarter 2022
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 2021,2022, 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, 20202021, through October 31, 20202021 (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).
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Based on the results of the Actuarial Review, and Interim Update at April 30, 2021, we decreased our total reserves related to prior periods for known claims as well as our estimate of the loss amounts associated with incurred but not reported claims (“IBNR claims”) by $17.4$25.2 million during the sixthree months ended April 30, 2021; $11.4 million of that amount relates to prior years.January 31, 2022. During the sixthree months ended April 30, 2020,January 31, 2021, we decreased our total reserves related to prior year claimsperiods by $6.6$11.4 million. We will continue to assess ongoing developments, which may result in further adjustments to reserves.
Insurance Related Balances and Activity
(in millions)(in millions)April 30, 2021October 31, 2020(in millions)January 31, 2022October 31, 2021
Insurance claim reserves, excluding medical and dentalInsurance claim reserves, excluding medical and dental$501.3 $504.9 Insurance claim reserves, excluding medical and dental$556.8 $574.8 
Medical and dental claim reservesMedical and dental claim reserves17.8 16.6 Medical and dental claim reserves10.5 9.9 
Insurance recoverablesInsurance recoverables70.2 70.1 Insurance recoverables66.5 66.5 
At April 30, 2021January 31, 2022, and October 31, 2020,2021, insurance recoverables are included in both “Other current assets” and “Other noncurrent assets” on the accompanying unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets.
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Instruments Used to Collateralize Our Insurance Obligations
(in millions)(in millions)April 30, 2021October 31, 2020(in millions)January 31, 2022October 31, 2021
Standby letters of creditStandby letters of credit$139.6 $143.6 Standby letters of credit$157.5 $157.9 
Surety bondsSurety bonds85.4 82.6 Surety bonds84.2 83.8 
Restricted insurance depositsRestricted insurance deposits0.7 0.7 Restricted insurance deposits0.7 0.7 
TotalTotal$225.7 $226.9 Total$242.4 $242.3 

7.8. 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 (the “revolver”) and an $800.0 million amortizing term loan, both of which arewere scheduled to mature on September 1, 2022. In accordance with the terms of the Credit Facility, the revolving line of creditrevolver was reduced to $800.0 million on September 1, 2018. The
On June 28, 2021, the Company amended and restated the Credit Facility also(the “Amended Credit Facility”), extending the maturity date to June 28, 2026, and increasing the capacity of the revolving credit facility from $800.0 million to $1.3 billion and the then-remaining term loan outstanding from $620.0 million to $650.0 million. The Amended Credit Facility provides for the issuance of up to $300.0$350.0 million for standby letters of credit and the issuance of up to $75.0 million in swingline advances. The obligations under the Amended 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 fromAdditionally, we may repay amounts borrowed under the Pandemic, we amended ourAmended Credit Facility (the “Amendment”) on May 28, 2020.at any time without penalty.
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 basisterm loan 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,U.S.-dollar-denominated 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 Facilityrevolver bear interest at a rate equal to 1-monthone-month LIBOR plus a spread based upon our leverage ratio. Euro- and sterling-denominated borrowings under the revolver bear at the interest rate of the Euro Interbank Offered Rate (“EURIBOR”) and the daily Sterling Overnight Index Average (“SONIA”) reference rate, respectively, plus a spread that is based upon our total leverage ratio. The spread ranges from 1.00%1.375% to 2.75%2.250% for revolving Eurocurrency loans and 0.00%0.375% to 1.75%1.250% for revolving base rate loans. At April 30, 2021,January 31, 2022, the weighted
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average interest rate on our outstanding borrowings was 2.12%1.60%. We are also chargedpay a commitment fee, which is paidbased on our leverage ratio and payable quarterly in arrears, and is based on our total leverage ratio, that rangesranging from 0.200%0.20% to 0.450%0.40% 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 Amended Credit Facility contains certain covenants, including a maximum total net leverage ratio of 5.00 to 1.00, a maximum secured net leverage ratio of 4.00 to 1.00, and a minimum interest coverage ratio of 1.50 to 1.00, as well as other financial and non-financial covenants. In the event of a material acquisition, as defined in the Amended Credit Facility, we may elect to increase the maximum total net leverage ratio to 5.50 to 1.00 for a total of four fiscal quarters and increase the maximum secured net leverage ratio to 4.50 to 1.00 for a total of four fiscal quarters. Our borrowing capacity is subject to, and limited by, compliance with the covenants described above. At January 31, 2022, we were in compliance with these covenants.
The Amended Credit Facility also includes customary events of default, such as:including: 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, then the lenders can terminate or suspend our access to the Amended 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.
We incurred deferred financing costs of $6.4 million in conjunction with the execution of the Amended Credit Facility and carried over $6.2 million of unamortized deferred financing from initial execution and previous amendments of the Credit Facility. Total deferred financing costs related to the Credit Facility of $18.7$12.6 million, consisting of $13.4$4.9 million related to the term loan and $5.2$7.7 million related to the line of credit,revolver, are being amortized to interest expense over the term of the Amended 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.
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Credit Facility Information
(in millions)(in millions)April 30, 2021October 31, 2020(in millions)January 31, 2022October 31, 2021
Current portion of long-term debtCurrent portion of long-term debtCurrent portion of long-term debt
Gross term loanGross term loan$120.0 $120.0 Gross term loan$32.5 $32.5 
Unamortized deferred financing costsUnamortized deferred financing costs(3.0)(3.3)Unamortized deferred financing costs(1.1)(1.1)
Current portion of term loanCurrent portion of term loan$117.0 $116.7 Current portion of term loan$31.4 $31.4 
Long-term debtLong-term debtLong-term debt
Gross term loanGross term loan$500.0 $560.0 Gross term loan$593.1 $601.3 
Unamortized deferred financing costsUnamortized deferred financing costs(0.9)(2.3)Unamortized deferred financing costs(3.2)(3.5)
Total noncurrent portion of term loanTotal noncurrent portion of term loan499.1 557.7 Total noncurrent portion of term loan589.9 597.8 
Revolving line of credit(1)(2)
Revolving line of credit(1)(2)
25.1 45.3 
Revolving line of credit(1)(2)
382.0 255.0 
Long-term debtLong-term debt$524.2 $603.0 Long-term debt$971.9 $852.8 
(1) Standby letters of credit amounted to $149.2$166.9 million at April 30, 2021.January 31, 2022.
(2) At April 30, 2021,January 31, 2022, we had borrowing capacity of $622.1 million, reflecting covenant restrictions.$749.3 million.
Term Loan Maturities
During the three and six months ended April 30, 2021,January 31, 2022, we made principal payments under the term loan of $30.0 million and $60.0 million, respectively.$8.1 million. As of April 30, 2021,January 31, 2022, the following principal payments are required under the term loan.
(in millions)(in millions)20212022(in millions)20222023202420252026
Debt maturitiesDebt maturities$60.0 $560.0 Debt maturities$24.4 $32.5 $32.5 $32.5 $503.8 
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 5,6, “Fair Value of Financial Instruments,” regarding the valuation of our interest rate swaps.
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Notional AmountFixed Interest RateEffective DateMaturity Date
$ 90.0 million2.84%November 1, 2018October 31, 2021
$ 130.0 million2.86%November 1, 2018April 30, 2022
$ 130.0 million2.84%November 1, 2018September 1, 2022
At April 30, 2021January 31, 2022 and October 31, 2020,2021, amounts recorded in AOCL for interest rate swaps were a lossgain of $1.3$0.3 million, net of taxes of $0.1$0.5 million, and a loss of $3.3$0.2 million, net of taxes of $0.9$0.3 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 original term of our Credit Facility.Facility ending September 1, 2022. During the three and six months ended April 30,January 31, 2022, we amortized $1.1 million of this gain, net of taxes of $0.4 million, to interest expense. During the three months ended January 31, 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.million. At April 30, 2021,January 31, 2022, the total amount expected to be reclassified from AOCL to earnings during the next twelve12 months is a lossgain of $1.6$0.5 million, net of a tax benefittaxes of $0.4$0.3 million.

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9. COMMON STOCK
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”). We repurchased shares under the 2019 Share Repurchase Program during the first quarter of 2022, as summarized below. At January 31, 2022, authorization for $131.6 million of repurchases remained under the 2019 Share Repurchase Program.
Repurchase Activity
Three Months Ended
(in millions, except per share amounts)January 31, 2022
Total number of shares purchased0.3 
Average price paid per share$44.23 
Total cash paid for share repurchases$13.3 
10. 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,January 31, 2022, these letters of credit and surety bonds totaled $149.2$166.9 million and $600.7$700.4 million, respectively.
Guarantees
In some instances, we offer clients guaranteed energy savings under certain energy savings contracts. At April 30, 2021,January 31, 2022, total guarantees were $206.5$236.4 million and extend through 2041.2042. We accrue forinclude the estimated costcosts of guarantees whenin the transaction price to the extent it is probable that a liability has been incurredsignificant reversal of cumulative revenue recognized will not occur when the uncertainty associated with the variable consideration is resolved. Our estimates of variable consideration and determination of whether to include estimated amounts in the amount can betransaction price are based largely on an assessment of our anticipated performance and all information (historical, current, and forecasted) that is reasonably estimated.available to us. 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,January 31, 2022, the total amount accrued for probable litigation losses where a reasonable estimate of the loss could be made was $14.6 million.$28.7 million, including probable litigation losses of $12.3 million related to the Able Acquisition as described in Note 3, “Acquisition and Dispositions.” 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 0zero and $8 million.$5 million, including $1.9 million related to the Able Acquisition as described in Note 3, “Acquisition and Dispositions.” 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 detaileddescribed below.
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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.
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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 4 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-assignedreassigned 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 whichthat 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 iswas scheduled for July 12, 2021.
On July 7, 2021, the Company entered into a class action settlement and release agreement to settle the Bucio case for $140 million and to obtain a release of the certified class claims that were asserted in the Bucio case. The settlement will also resolve the PAGA claim. The release of the certified class claims covers the time period from April 7, 2002, through April 30, 2013. The release of the PAGA claim covers the time period from November 15, 2005, through July 18, 2021. Any attorneys’ fees awarded by the trial court and all costs of notice and claims
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The Company denies that it has liability toadministration will be paid from the plaintiffs in this case and we believe we have strong legal arguments as to liability, damages, and to decertification$140 million settlement fund. Employees who will be a part of the classes. However, to the extent trial proceeds, and the plaintiffs are successful on all certified class claims, ABM estimates that,settlement will receive payments based on the number of pay periods they worked.
The settlement agreement is contingent upon the approval of the trial court. On August 11, 2021, the plaintiffs filed the motion for preliminary approval of class action settlement with the trial court. On December 7, 2021, the trial court issued its order granting preliminary approval of the class action settlement. Members of the class will receive notice of the settlement, and there will be an opportunity for them to object to the settlement before the trial court grants final approval of the settlement. On February 1, 2022, plaintiffs’ theories and damages model (with whichcounsel filed a motion requesting that $46.7 million in attorneys’ fees be paid from the $140.0 million settlement fund. On February 16, 2022, a motion to intervene in the action was filed by proposed intervenor Rashad Jefferson, who had previously filed a separate PAGA action in Alameda County Superior Court that is currently pending. As a part of the motion to intervene, a stay was requested so that the proposed intervenor can investigate the settlement. Proposed intervenor also filed an objection to the PAGA settlement on February 14, 2022. A hearing for the motion to intervene is scheduled for March 14, 2022.
Plaintiffs filed a motion for final approval of the class settlement on February 24, 2022. The final approval hearing for the settlement is currently scheduled to take place on March 16, 2022. No payments will be made to employees until after the settlement is finally approved by the trial court.
As of January 31, 2022, the Company does not agree),has recorded a $142.9 million settlement accrual, which includes an accrual of $2.9 million of related payroll taxes, for 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 thisBucio case in the event of an adverse verdict. Based within “Other current liabilities” 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.unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheet.

9.11. 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,January 31, 2022 and 2021, we had effective tax rates of 27.3%24.2% and 26.9%26.7%, respectively, resulting in provisions for taxes of $11.7$24.3 million and $38.9$27.2 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.credits and reserves.
Our effective tax rate for the three months ended April 30,January 31, 2022, was impacted by a $3.5 million benefit from change in tax reserves. Our effective tax rate for the three months ended January 31, 2021, was not impacted by any significant discrete items. Our effective tax rate for the three months ended April 30, 2020 was impacted by an impairment loss of non-deductible goodwill as described in Note 5.
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, of which $66 million was paid in December 2021 with the CARES Act requires to be remitted in equal partsremaining $66 million due by December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2022. The impact of2022 as required under the income tax provisions was not material.CARES Act.
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.


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10.12. SEGMENT INFORMATION
Effective November 1, 2021, we reorganized our reportable segments to reflect our M&D industry group replacing our T&M industry group. Our current reportable segments consist of B&I, T&M,M&D, Education, Aviation, and Technical Solutions, as further described below. Refer to Note 2, “Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies,” for information related to our segment reorganization.
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REPORTABLE SEGMENTS AND DESCRIPTIONS
B&IB&I, our largest reportable segment, encompasses janitorial, facilities engineering, and parking services for commercial real estate properties (including corporate offices for high tech clients), 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&MM&DT&MM&D provides integrated facility services, engineering, janitorial, and other specialized services in different types of manufacturing, distribution, and data center facilities. Manufacturing facilities engineering,include traditional motor vehicles, electric vehicles, batteries, pharmaceuticals, steel, semiconductors, chemicals, and parking services to industrialmany others. Distribution facilities include e-commerce, cold storage, logistics, general warehousing, and high-tech manufacturing facilities.others.
EducationEducation delivers janitorial, custodial, landscaping and grounds, facilities engineering, and parking services for public school districts, private schools, colleges, and universities.
AviationAviation supports airlines and airports with services ranging from parking and janitorial to passenger assistance, catering logistics, air cabin maintenance, and transportation.
Technical SolutionsTechnical Solutions specializes in mechanical and electrical services.services (including electric vehicle charging station installation). These services can also be leveraged for cross-selling across all of our industry groups, both domestically and internationally.
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Financial Information by Reportable Segment
Three Months Ended April 30,Six Months Ended April 30,Three Months Ended January 31,
(in millions)(in millions)2021202020212020(in millions)20222021
RevenuesRevenuesRevenues
Business & IndustryBusiness & Industry$796.2 $785.6 $1,605.6 $1,606.5 Business & Industry$1,029.5 $690.1 
Technology & Manufacturing246.3 233.7 495.5 467.6 
Manufacturing & DistributionManufacturing & Distribution359.1 340.8 
EducationEducation214.2 200.1 423.6 408.0 Education205.7 208.0 
AviationAviation148.3 184.7 291.5 423.5 Aviation200.3 140.9 
Technical SolutionsTechnical Solutions125.5 122.3 238.8 264.3 Technical Solutions141.8 112.6 
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)
$1,936.2 $1,492.4 
Operating profitOperating profit
Business & IndustryBusiness & Industry$85.3 $59.2 $171.0 $97.4 Business & Industry$83.3 $72.7 
Technology & Manufacturing26.9 19.7 53.8 36.3 
Manufacturing & DistributionManufacturing & Distribution40.6 39.7 
Education(1)
Education(1)
13.6 (85.8)35.0 (74.6)
Education(1)
12.6 21.7 
Aviation(2)
Aviation(2)
5.8 (60.5)9.0 (54.9)
Aviation(2)
8.9 3.1 
Technical Solutions(3)(1)
Technical Solutions(3)(1)
10.2 (8.4)16.3 (0.1)
Technical Solutions(3)(1)
16.9 6.0 
Government ServicesGovernment Services(0.1)Government Services(0.1)(0.1)
CorporateCorporate(90.8)(39.5)(123.4)(72.8)Corporate(55.8)(32.6)
Adjustment for income from unconsolidated affiliates, included in Aviation and Technical SolutionsAdjustment for income from unconsolidated affiliates, included in Aviation and Technical Solutions(0.2)(0.9)(0.8)(1.8)Adjustment for income from unconsolidated affiliates, included in Aviation and Technical Solutions(0.5)(0.6)
Adjustment for tax deductions for energy efficient government buildings, included in Technical SolutionsAdjustment for tax deductions for energy efficient government buildings, included in Technical Solutions(0.4)(0.4)(0.6)(0.4)Adjustment for tax deductions for energy efficient government buildings, included in Technical Solutions— (0.2)
50.3 (116.7)160.1 (70.8)106.0 109.7 
Income from unconsolidated affiliatesIncome from unconsolidated affiliates0.2 0.9 0.8 1.8 Income from unconsolidated affiliates0.5 0.6 
Interest expenseInterest expense(7.8)(10.5)(16.3)(20.7)Interest expense(6.2)(8.5)
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes$42.8 $(126.2)$144.6 $(89.7)
Income before income taxesIncome before income taxes$100.3 $101.9 
(1)Reflects impairment charges totaling $99.3a $7.7 million gain on goodwill during the three and six months ended April 30, 2020.
(2) Reflects impairment charges totaling $61.1 million on goodwill and intangiblesale of 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.January 31, 2022.
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 and integration costs. Management does not review asset information by segment, therefore we do not present assets in this note.
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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, 2020,2021, 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 worldPandemic 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 factorsThe preventative and protective actions that governments have ordered and that our clients have implemented in response to the Pandemic have led to loweran increased demand for some of our services, in certain end-markets, particularly inincluding higher margin work orders and our Aviation segment.EnhancedClean services. While overall demand for these services has decreased as Pandemic-related restrictions continue to loosen, we expect that ongoing concerns around COVID-19 variants combined with our ELEVATE strategy, described further below, will lead to new and incremental opportunities for our services. However, given the unprecedented and uncertain nature and potential duration of this situation, we cannot reasonably estimate the impact the Pandemic will have on the demand for our services as well as our financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows. 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,ELEVATE Strategy
In December 2021, we cannot reasonably estimate the full extent of the impact the Pandemic will have onannounced our financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows. The ultimate extent of the effects of the Pandemic on our companymultiyear strategic plan called ELEVATE. Our new strategy 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 actionsdesigned to strengthen our liquidity, cash flows,industry leadership position through end-market repositioning and financial position to help mitigate potential future impactsbuild on our operations and financial performance. These priorities and measures include, but are not limited to, the following:core services, which we expect will drive significant long-term value for our stakeholders.
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 fewnext four years, we have focused on consolidating purchasing activitiesplan to leverage our scalemake significant investments totaling $150 – $175 million and identify preferred suppliers. While we have seen a reduction inimplement various measures with the availability of supplies and an
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increase in costs, our procurement efforts have helped create a positive supply chain for our company and clients during the Pandemic. We will continueaim 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 EnhancedCleanTMELEVATE 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 ofthe client receivablesexperience, by serving as a trusted advisor who can provide innovative multiservice solutions and monitoring the adequacy of our reserves;consistent service delivery;
Extending vendor payment terms where possible;
Utilizing certain governmental relief efforts (as further described below);the team member experience, by investing in workforce management, training, developing the next generation of ABM leaders, and building on our inclusive culture; and
Suspending share repurchases under our share repurchase program.
In responseuse of technology and data to the Pandemic, Congress enacted the CARES Act on March 27, 2020. The CARES Act provides various tax provisions, including payroll tax provisions, whichpower client and employee experiences with cutting-edge data and analytics, processes, and tools that will fundamentally change how 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 strengthenoperate 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.business.
Insurance
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
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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 2021,2022, 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
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period of May 1, 20202021, through October 31, 2020.2021. 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 The Actuarial Review and other actuarial updates 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 assumptionsearlier in the Actuarial Review (most notably loss development patterns, trend assumptions,year demonstrated that the changes we have made to our risk management programs continue to positively impact the frequency and underlying expected loss costs).severity of claims.
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 related to prior periods for known claims as well as our estimate of the loss amounts associated with IBNR claims by $17.4$25.2 million during the sixthree months ended April 30, 2021; $11.4 millionJanuary 31, 2022. The favorable review was primarily driven by improvements in the workers’ compensation program, reflecting reduced claim frequency related to the Pandemic and positive influences of that amount relates to prior years.claim closure projects and reserving practices. During the sixthree months ended April 30, 2020,January 31, 2021, we decreased our total reserves related to prior yearperiod claims by $6.6$11.4 million. We will continue to assess ongoing developments, which may result in further adjustments to reserves.
Segment Reporting
Effective November 1, 2021, we reorganized our reportable segments to reflect our M&D industry group replacing our T&M industry group as part of our ELEVATE strategy. Our current reportable segments consist of B&I, T&M,M&D, Education, Aviation, and Technical Solutions, as further described below. Additionally, we have modified the presentation of segment revenues in that inter-segment revenues are now allocated at the segment level. Our prior period segment data has been reclassified to conform with our fiscal 2022 presentation. These changes had no impact on our previously reported consolidated financial statements.
REPORTABLE SEGMENTS AND DESCRIPTIONS
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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.
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T&M
M&D provides integrated facility services, engineering, janitorial, and other specialized services in different types of manufacturing, distribution, and data center facilities. Manufacturing facilities engineering,include traditional motor vehicles, electric vehicles, batteries, pharmaceuticals, steel, semiconductors, chemicals, and parking services to industrialmany others. Distribution facilities include e-commerce, cold storage, logistics, general warehousing, and high-tech manufacturing facilities.others.
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Education delivers janitorial, custodial, landscaping and grounds, facilities engineering, and parking services for public school districts, private schools, colleges, and universities.
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Aviation supports airlines and airports with services ranging from parking and janitorial to passenger assistance, catering logistics, air cabin maintenance, and transportation.
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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.


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Key Financial Highlights
Revenues increased by $1.4$443.8 million, or 0.1%29.7%, during the three months ended April 30, 2021,January 31, 2022, as compared to the three months ended April 30, 2020,January 31, 2021, primarily driven by a $307.7 million revenue increase due to an increasethe Able Acquisition in work ordersthe fourth quarter of 2021, the recovery in volume of our business as a result of the Pandemic disruptions eased (primarily in Aviation and the expansion of certain accountsB&I), and new business within B&IAviation, M&D, and T&M. However, thisTechnical Solutions. The increase in revenues was partially offset by a decrease in work orders for Pandemic-related disruptions across our businesses.demands (primarily in M&D).
We had ana decrease in operating profit of $50.3$3.7 million, or 3.4%, during the three months ended April 30, 2021,January 31, 2022, as compared to an operating loss of $116.7 million during the three months ended April 30, 2020.January 31, 2021. This changedecrease 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 attributed to:
increase in work orders with higher margins as a resulttechnology transformation costs under our ELEVATE strategy;
increase in compensation and related expenses primarily attributable to the addition of overhead related to the Pandemic (primarily within B&IAble Acquisition and T&M)talent acquisition activities; and
acquisition and integration costs and amortization of intangibles related to the Able Acquisition.
The decrease was partially offset by:
increase in the volume in our business due to the Able Acquisition and the easing of Pandemic disruptions and net new business;
lower self-insurance expense; and
a $7.7 million gain recognized on the sale of a group of customer contracts related to healthcare technology 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.services within Technical Solutions.
Our effective tax rate on income from continuing operations was 27.3%24.2% for the three months ended April 30, 2021,January 31, 2022, as compared to (8.4)%26.7% 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.January 31, 2021.
Net cash provided byused in operating activities was $171.2$93.6 million during the sixthree months ended April 30, 2021. This includesJanuary 31, 2022. Typically, our total operating cash flows in the first quarter are lower than in subsequent quarters of the year, primarily due to the timing of certain working capital requirements during the first quarter, which included a $66 million payment for deferred remittance of payroll taxes under the CARES Act.
Dividends of $25.4$13.1 million were paid to shareholders and dividends totaling $0.380$0.195 per common share were declared during the sixthree months ended April 30, 2021.January 31, 2022.
At April 30, 2021,January 31, 2022, total outstanding borrowings under our Amended Credit Facility were $645.1 million.$1.0 billion. At April 30, 2021,January 31, 2022, we had up to $622.1$749.3 million of borrowing capacity, reflecting covenant restrictions.capacity.
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Results of Operations
Three Months Ended April 30, 2021January 31, 2022 Compared with the Three Months Ended April 30, 2020January 31, 2021
Consolidated
Three Months Ended April 30,Three Months Ended January 31,
(in millions, except per share amounts)(in millions, except per share amounts)20212020Increase / (Decrease)(in millions, except per share amounts)20222021Increase / (Decrease)
RevenuesRevenues$1,497.4 $1,496.0 $1.4 0.1%Revenues$1,936.2 $1,492.4 $443.8 29.7%
Operating expensesOperating expenses1,274.5 1,306.1 (31.6)(2.4)%Operating expenses1,659.6 1,249.4 410.2 32.8%
Gross marginGross margin14.9 %12.7 %220 bpsGross margin14.3 %16.3 %(200) bps
Selling, general and administrative expensesSelling, general and administrative expenses161.9 119.4 42.5 35.6%Selling, general and administrative expenses153.1 122.6 30.5 24.9%
Restructuring and related expenses— 1.8 (1.8)NM*
Amortization of intangible assetsAmortization of intangible assets10.7 12.5 (1.8)(14.5)%Amortization of intangible assets17.5 10.8 6.7 62.5%
Impairment loss— 172.8 (172.8)NM*
Operating profit (loss)50.3 (116.7)167.0 NM*
Operating profitOperating profit106.0 109.7 (3.7)(3.4)%
Income from unconsolidated affiliatesIncome from unconsolidated affiliates0.2 0.9 (0.7)(75.8)%Income from unconsolidated affiliates0.5 0.6 (0.1)(21.4)%
Interest expenseInterest expense(7.8)(10.5)2.7 25.5%Interest expense(6.2)(8.5)2.3 26.4%
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes42.8 (126.2)169.0 NM*
Income before income taxesIncome before income taxes100.3 101.9 (1.6)(1.6)%
Income tax provisionIncome tax provision(11.7)(10.6)(1.1)10.3%Income tax provision(24.3)(27.2)2.9 10.8%
Income (loss) from continuing operations31.1 (136.8)167.9 NM*
Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes— — — NM*
Net income (loss)31.1 (136.8)167.9 NM*
Net incomeNet income76.0 74.6 1.4 1.8%
Other comprehensive income (loss)Other comprehensive income (loss)Other comprehensive income (loss)
Interest rate swapsInterest rate swaps1.6 (8.7)10.3 NM*Interest rate swaps0.6 1.2 (0.6)(51.1)%
Foreign currency translation and otherForeign currency translation and other1.2 (4.2)5.4 NM*Foreign currency translation and other(2.4)4.0 (6.4)NM*
Income tax (provision) benefit(0.4)2.4 (2.8)NM*
Comprehensive income (loss)$33.4 $(147.3)$180.7 NM*
Income tax provisionIncome tax provision(0.2)(0.4)0.2 50.5%
Comprehensive incomeComprehensive income$74.0 $79.5 $(5.5)(7.0)%
*Not meaningful
Revenues
Revenues increased by $1.4$443.8 million, or 0.1%29.7%, during the three months ended April 30, 2021,January 31, 2022, as compared to the three months ended April 30, 2020.January 31, 2021. This increase was primarily driven by a $307.7 million revenue increase due to an increasethe Able Acquisition in work ordersthe fourth quarter of 2021, the recovery in volume of our business as a result of the Pandemic disruptions eased (primarily in Aviation and the expansion of certain accountsB&I), and new business within B&IAviation, M&D, and T&M. However, thisTechnical Solutions. The increase in revenues was partially offset by a decrease in work orders for Pandemic-related disruptions across our businesses.demands (primarily in M&D).
Operating Expenses
Operating expenses decreasedincreased by $31.6$410.2 million, or 2.4%32.8%, during the three months ended April 30, 2021,January 31, 2022, as compared to the three months ended April 30, 2020.January 31, 2021. Gross margin increaseddecreased by 220200 bps to 14.9%14.3% in the three months ended April 30, 2021January 31, 2022, from 12.7%16.3% in the three months ended April 30, 2020.January 31, 2021. The increasedecrease in gross margin was primarily associated withdriven by the changes in contract mix due to decrease in cleaning services for Pandemic-related demands (primarily in B&I and M&D), which have higher margins, and the Able Acquisition. In addition, gross margin was also negatively 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(primarily in Education) due to the Pandemic.recovery in headcount as schools expanded capacity for in-person learning. The increase in gross margindecrease was also driven by self-insurance reserve adjustments. These benefits were partially offset by account compression resulting from Pandemic-related disruptionslower self-insurance expense related to the prior periods, driven by improvement in certain markets.the workers’ compensation program, reflecting reduced claim frequency related to the Pandemic and positive influences of claim closure projects and reserving practices.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
Selling, general and administrative expenses increased by $42.5$30.5 million or 35.6%, during the three months ended April 30, 2021,January 31, 2022, as compared to the three months ended April 30, 2020.January 31, 2021. 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;
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a $14.5 million increase in certain technology projects and other enterprise initiatives, including marketing events; and
an $11.7$19.5 million increase in compensation and related expenses primarily driven by updated assessments regarding financial performance target achievementsattributable to the addition of overhead related to the Able Acquisition and talent acquisition activities;
a $11.5 million increase in connection with certain performance share awards; duringtechnology projects attributable to discrete transformational costs under our ELEVATE strategy for developing 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.new enterprise resource planning system, client facing technology, workforce management tools, and data analytic; and
an $8.3 million increase in acquisition and integration costs attributable to the Able Acquisition.
This increase was partially offset by:
a $9.9$7.7 million gain recognized on the sale of a group of customer contracts related to healthcare technology management services within Technical Solutions; and
a $2.1 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; andexpense.
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 decreasedincreased by $1.8$6.7 million, or 14.5%62.5%, during the three months ended April 30, 2021,January 31, 2022, as compared to the three months ended April 30, 2020.January 31, 2021. The decreaseincrease was primarily due to a lower intangible assets balance resulting from the impairment loss recorded in the second quarteramortization 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 livesintangibles acquired as part 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.Able Acquisition.
Interest Expense
Interest expense decreased by $2.7$2.3 million, or 25.5%26.4%, during the three months ended April 30, 2021,January 31, 2022, as compared to the three months ended April 30, 2020,January 31, 2021, primarily due to lower relative interest rates in the current year and lower outstanding borrowings underas the result of amending our credit facility.facility in the third quarter of fiscal year 2021.
Income Taxes from Continuing Operations
Our effective tax rates onfrom income from continuingon operations for the three months ended April 30,January 31, 2022, and January 31, 2021, were 24.2% and April 30, 2020 were 27.3% and (8.4)%26.7%, respectively, resulting in tax provisions for taxes of $11.7$24.3 million and $10.6$27.2 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, 2021January 31, 2022, was not impacted by any significant discrete items.a $3.5 million benefit from change in tax reserves. Our effective tax rate for the three months ended April 30, 2020January 31, 2021, was not impacted by the non-deductible impairment loss.any significant discrete items 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.



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credits and reserves.
Interest Rate Swaps
We had a gain of $1.6 million on interest rate swaps duringDuring the three months ended April 30, 2021,January 31, 2022, interest rate swaps decreased by $0.6 million, or 51.1%, as compared to a loss of $8.7 million during the three months ended April 30, 2020,January 31, 2021, primarily due to underlying changes in the fair value of our interest rate swaps.
Foreign Currency Translation
We had a foreign currency translation gainloss of $1.2$2.4 million during the three months ended April 30, 2021,January 31, 2022, as compared to a foreign currency translation lossgain of $4.2$4.0 million during the three months ended April 30, 2020.January 31, 2021. This change was due to fluctuations in the exchange rate between the U.S. Dollar (“USD”) and the Great Britain PoundBritish pound sterling (“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.
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Segment Information
Financial Information for Each Reportable Segment
Three Months Ended April 30, Three Months Ended January 31,
(in millions)(in millions)20212020Increase / (Decrease)(in millions)20222021Increase / (Decrease)
RevenuesRevenuesRevenues
Business & IndustryBusiness & Industry$796.2 $785.6 $10.6 1.4%Business & Industry$1,029.5 $690.1 $339.4 49.2%
Technology & Manufacturing246.3 233.7 12.6 5.4%
Manufacturing & DistributionManufacturing & Distribution359.1 340.8 18.3 5.4%
EducationEducation214.2 200.1 14.1 7.0%Education205.7 208.0 (2.3)(1.1)%
AviationAviation148.3 184.7 (36.4)(19.7)%Aviation200.3 140.9 59.4 42.1%
Technical SolutionsTechnical Solutions125.5 122.3 3.2 2.6%Technical Solutions141.8 112.6 29.2 25.9%
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)
$1,936.2 $1,492.4 $443.8 29.7%
Operating profitOperating profit
Business & IndustryBusiness & Industry$85.3 $59.2 $26.1 44.1%Business & Industry$83.3 $72.7 $10.6 14.6%
Operating profit marginOperating profit margin10.7 %7.5 %318 bpsOperating profit margin8.1 %10.5 %(244) bps
Technology & Manufacturing26.9 19.7 7.2 36.6%
Manufacturing & DistributionManufacturing & Distribution40.6 39.7 0.9 2.3%
Operating profit marginOperating profit margin10.9 %8.4 %249 bpsOperating profit margin11.3 %11.7 %(34) bps
EducationEducation13.6 (85.8)99.4 NM*Education12.6 21.7 (9.1)(41.7)%
Operating profit marginOperating profit margin6.1 %10.4 %(428) bps
AviationAviation8.9 3.1 5.8 NM*
Operating profit marginOperating profit margin4.4 %2.2 %223 bps
Technical SolutionsTechnical Solutions16.9 6.0 10.9 NM*
Operating profit marginOperating profit margin11.9 %5.3 %656 bps
Government ServicesGovernment Services(0.1)(0.1)— 45.2%
Operating marginOperating margin6.3 %(42.9)%NM*Operating marginNM*NM*NM*
Aviation5.8 (60.5)66.3 NM*
Operating margin3.9 %(32.7)%NM*
Technical Solutions10.2 (8.4)18.6 NM*
Operating margin8.2 %(6.9)%NM*
CorporateCorporate(90.8)(39.5)(51.3)NM*Corporate(55.8)(32.6)(23.2)(71.1)%
Adjustment for income from unconsolidated affiliates, included in Aviation and Technical SolutionsAdjustment for income from unconsolidated affiliates, included in Aviation and Technical Solutions(0.2)(0.9)0.7 75.8%Adjustment for income from unconsolidated affiliates, included in Aviation and Technical Solutions(0.5)(0.6)0.1 21.4%
Adjustment for tax deductions for energy efficient government buildings, included in Technical SolutionsAdjustment for tax deductions for energy efficient government buildings, included in Technical Solutions(0.4)(0.4)— 1.6%Adjustment for tax deductions for energy efficient government buildings, included in Technical Solutions— (0.2)0.2 NM*
$50.3 $(116.7)$167.0 NM*$106.0 $109.7 $(3.7)(3.4)%
*Not meaningful
Business & IndustryBusiness & IndustryBusiness & Industry
Three Months Ended April 30, Three Months Ended January 31,
($ in millions)($ in millions)20212020Increase($ in millions)20222021Increase / (Decrease)
RevenuesRevenues$796.2 $785.6 $10.6��1.4%Revenues$1,029.5 $690.1 $339.4 49.2%
Operating profitOperating profit85.3 59.2 26.1 44.1%Operating profit83.3 72.7 10.6 14.6%
Operating profit marginOperating profit margin10.7 %7.5 %318 bpsOperating profit margin8.1 %10.5 %(244) bps
B&I revenues increased by $10.6$339.4 million, or 1.4%49.2%, during the three months ended April 30, 2021,January 31, 2022, as compared to the three months ended April 30, 2020.January 31, 2021. The increase was primarily attributabledriven by a $307.7 million revenue increase due to the targeted expansionAble Acquisition in the fourth quarter of 2021. In addition, as Pandemic disruptions continue to ease, revenue was positively impacted by the recovery of certain key clients and an increase in work orders (primarily as a result of the Pandemic). The increase wasaccounts, while partially offset by account compression resulting fromdecrease in Pandemic-related disruptions in certain markets within both our U.S. and U.K. businesses.cleaning services. Management reimbursement revenues for this segment totaled $43.2$52.5 million and $61.7$43.4 million for the three months ended April 30,January 31, 2022 and 2021, and 2020, respectively.
Operating profit increased by $26.1$10.6 million, or 44.1%14.6%, during the three months ended April 30, 2021,January 31, 2022, as compared to the three months ended April 30, 2020.January 31, 2021. Operating profit margin increaseddecreased by 318244 bps to 10.7%8.1% in the three months ended April 30, 2021,January 31, 2022, from 7.5%10.5% in the three months ended April 30, 2020.January 31, 2021. The increasedecrease in operating profit margin was primarily associated with andriven by the changes in contract mix as a result of the Able Acquisition and the decrease in cleaning services for Pandemic-related demands, which have higher margins. In addition, operating
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profit margin was also negatively impacted by the amortization of intangibles acquired as part of the Able Acquisition.
Manufacturing & Distribution
 Three Months Ended January 31,
($ in millions)20222021Increase / (Decrease)
Revenues$359.1 $340.8 $18.3 5.4%
Operating profit40.6 39.7 0.9 2.3%
Operating profit margin11.3 %11.7 %(34) bps
M&D revenues increased by $18.3 million, or 5.4%, during the three months ended January 31, 2022, as compared to the three months ended January 31, 2021. The increase was primarily attributable to net new business led by distribution clients, partially offset by a decrease in work orders for Pandemic-related demands.
Operating profit increased by $0.9 million, or 2.3%, during the three months ended January 31, 2022, as compared to the three months ended January 31, 2021. Operating profit margin decreased by 34 bps to 11.3% in the three months ended January 31, 2022, from 11.7% in the three months ended January 31, 2021. The decrease in operating profit margin was primarily attributable the decrease in Pandemic-related work orders, which have higher margins. Additionally, the increaseThe decrease in operating profit margin was impactedpartially offset by higher margins onlower bad debt expense.
Education
Three Months Ended January 31,
($ in millions)20222021Decrease
Revenues$205.7 $208.0 $(2.3)(1.1)%
Operating profit12.6 21.7 (9.1)(41.7)%
Operating profit margin6.1 %10.4 %(428) bps
Education revenues decreased by $2.3 million, or 1.1%, during the three months ended January 31, 2022, as compared to the three months ended January 31, 2021. The decrease was primarily attributable to the loss of certain accounts and a decrease in bothPandemic-related work orders. The decrease was partially offset by recovery in the volume of our U.S.business as schools reopened to full capacity.
Operating profit decreased by $9.1 million, or 41.7%, during the three months ended January 31, 2022, as compared to the three months ended January 31, 2021. Operating profit margin decreased by 428 bps to 6.1% in the three months ended January 31, 2022, from 10.4% in the three months ended January 31, 2021. The decrease in operating margin was primarily attributable to an increase in direct labor and U.K. businesses andrelated costs due to the recovery in headcount as schools expanded capacity for in-person learning. Operating margin was positively impacted by a decrease in bad debt expense, asreflecting strong collections and also due to higher reserves were recorded in the prior year mainly associated with increasing credit risk resulting from the Pandemic.Pandemic, and lower amortization of intangible assets.
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Aviation
 Three Months Ended January 31,
($ in millions)20222021Increase
Revenues$200.3 $140.9 $59.4 42.1%
Operating profit8.9 3.1 5.8 NM*
Operating profit margin4.4 %2.2 %223 bps
Technology & Manufacturing
 Three Months Ended April 30,
($ in millions)20212020Increase
Revenues$246.3 $233.7 $12.6 5.4%
Operating profit26.9 19.7 7.2 36.6%
Operating profit margin10.9 %8.4 %249 bps
*Not meaningful
T&MAviation revenues increased by $12.6$59.4 million, or 5.4%42.1%, during the three months ended April 30, 2021,January 31, 2022, as compared to the three months ended April 30, 2020.January 31, 2021. 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 $7.2 million, or 36.6%, during the three months ended April 30, 2021, as compared to the three months ended April 30, 2020. Operating profit margin increased by 249 bps to 10.9%recovery in the three months ended April 30, 2021, from 8.4% in the three months ended April 30, 2020. The increase in operating profit margin was primarily attributable to a decrease in bad debt expense, driven by net recoveriesvolume of certain previously reserved receivables,our U.S. and higher margins on work orders.
Education
 Three Months Ended April 30,
($ in millions)20212020Increase
Revenues$214.2 $200.1 $14.1 7.0%
Operating profit (loss)13.6 (85.8)99.4 NM*
Operating margin6.3 %(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 $99.3 million on goodwillU.K. businesses due to the adverse impact of market and business conditions resulting from the Pandemic. Additionally, the increase in operating profit margin was impacted by an increase in work orders with higher margins as a result of the Pandemic and lower reserves established for client receivables. Operating margin was negatively impacted by increased direct labor costs in concentrated geographies due to a limited labor supply in those regions that impacted certain customer contracts.
Aviation
 Three Months Ended April 30,
($ in millions)20212020(Decrease) / Increase
Revenues$148.3 $184.7 $(36.4)(19.7)%
Operating profit (loss)5.8 (60.5)66.3 NM*
Operating margin3.9 %(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 toless Pandemic-related 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$12.3 million and $20.7$13.7 million for the three months ended April 30,January 31, 2022 and 2021, and 2020, respectively.
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We had an operatingOperating profit ofincreased by $5.8 million during the three months ended April 30, 2021,January 31, 2022, as compared to an operating loss of $60.5 million during the three months ended April 30, 2020.January 31, 2021. Operating margin increased by 223 bps to 3.9%4.4% in the three months ended April 30, 2021January 31, 2022 from (32.7)%2.2% in the three months ended April 30, 2020.January 31, 2021. The increase was primarily attributable to the absencerecovery in the volume of prior year impairment charges of $55.5 million on goodwillour business and $5.6 million on customer relationships due to the adverse impact of market and business conditions resulting from the Pandemic. Additionally, operatingstrategic shift toward higher margin increased due to the management of direct laborcontracts with airports and related personnel costs during the Pandemic, higher margins on Pandemic-related cleaning services, and growth in parking and transportation contracts. These increases were partially offset by Pandemic-related volume reductions.facilities .
Technical Solutions
 Three Months Ended April 30,
($ in millions)20212020Increase
Revenues$125.5 $122.3 $3.2 2.6%
Operating profit (loss)10.2 (8.4)18.6 NM*
Operating margin8.2 %(6.9)%NM*
*Not meaningful
Technical Solutions
 Three Months Ended January 31,
($ in millions)20222021Increase
Revenues$141.8 $112.6 $29.2 25.9%
Operating profit16.9 6.0 10.9 NM*
Operating profit margin11.9 %5.3 %656 bps
Technical Solutions revenues increased by $3.2$29.2 million, or 2.6%25.9%, during the three months ended April 30, 2021,January 31, 2022, as compared to the three months ended April 30, 2020.January 31, 2021. This increase was primarily attributable to an increasedriven by the growth in the volume ofelectric vehicle charging station installation sales. In addition, revenues was positively impacted by certain new contract wins within our U.S. and U.K. businesses due to the easing of Pandemic-related lockdowns, which provided access to facilities that were previously restricted.U.K business.
We had an increase of operating profit of $10.2$10.9 million during the three months ended April 30, 2021,January 31, 2022, as compared to an operating loss of $8.4 million during the three months ended April 30, 2020.January 31, 2021. Operating margin increased by 656 bps to 8.2%11.9% in the three months ended April 30, 2021January 31, 2022 from (6.9)%5.3% in the three months ended April 30, 2020.January 31, 2021. The increase in operating margin was primarily attributable to attributable to the absence$7.7 million gain recognized on the sale of prior year impairment chargesa group of $9.0 million on goodwill and $3.4 million on customer relationshipscontracts related to our U.K. business due to the adverse impact of markethealthcare technology management services and business conditions resulting from the Pandemic. Additionally, operating margin was positively impacted by the management of indirect operating expenses and selling expenses.lower bad debt expense.
CorporateCorporateCorporate
Three Months Ended April 30, Three Months Ended January 31,
($ in millions)($ in millions)20212020Increase($ in millions)20222021Increase
Corporate expensesCorporate expenses$(90.8)$(39.5)$51.3 NM*Corporate expenses$(55.8)$(32.6)$(23.2)(71.1)%
*Not meaningful
Corporate expenses increased by $51.3$23.2 million during the three months ended April 30, 2021,January 31, 2022, as compared to the three months ended April 30, 2020.January 31, 2021. 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$17.1 million increase in compensation and related expenses primarily driven by updated assessments regarding financial performance target achievements in connection with certain performance share awards; duringattributable to the three months ended April 30, 2020, we recorded a reversaladdition of shared-based compensation expense based upon our then current assessment of probable financial achievements for such awards.
This increase was partially offset by:
overhead related to the absence of a $3.9 million medicalAble Acquisition and dental insurance expense as a result of an actuarial evaluation performed in the prior year;talent acquisition activities;
a $1.8 million decrease in restructuring and related expenses due to the completion of our restructuring program in fiscal year 2020; and
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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.
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Results of Operations
Six Months Ended April 30, 2021Compared with the Six Months Ended April 30, 2020
Consolidated
Six Months Ended April 30,
(in millions)20212020Increase / (Decrease)
Revenues$2,989.8 $3,109.0 $(119.2)(3.8)%
Operating expenses2,523.8 2,739.9 (216.1)(7.9)%
Gross margin15.6 %11.9 %371 bps
Selling, general and administrative expenses284.5 237.0 47.5 20.0%
Restructuring and related— 5.0 (5.0)NM*
Amortization of intangible assets21.5 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 affiliates0.8 1.8 (1.0)(54.2)%
Interest expense(16.3)(20.7)4.4 21.3%
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes144.6 (89.7)234.3 NM*
Income tax provision(38.9)(19.2)(19.7)NM*
Income (loss) from continuing operations105.7 (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 swaps2.8 (9.9)12.7 NM*
Foreign currency translation and other5.2 (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;
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a $17.2$11.5 million increase in certain technology projects attributable to discrete transformational costs under our ELEVATE strategy for developing the new enterprise resource planning system, client facing technology, workforce management tools, and other enterprise initiatives, including marketing events;data analytics; and
an $11.2$8.3 million increase in compensationacquisition and related expenses, primarily driven by updated assessments regarding financial performance target achievements in connection with certain performance share awards; duringintegration costs attributable to 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.Able Acquisition.
This increase was partially offset by:
a $9.3$13.8 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 athe 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.


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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.
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Segment Information
Financial Information for Each Reportable Segment
 Six Months Ended April 30,
(in millions)20212020Increase / (Decrease)
Revenues
Business & Industry$1,605.6 $1,606.5 $(0.9)(0.1)%
Technology & Manufacturing495.5 467.6 27.9 6.0%
Education423.6 408.0 15.6 3.8%
Aviation291.5 423.5 (132.0)(31.2)%
Technical Solutions238.8 264.3 (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 margin10.6 %6.1 %458 bps
Technology & Manufacturing53.8 36.3 17.5 47.9%
Operating profit margin10.8 %7.8 %307 bps
Education35.0 (74.6)109.6 NM*
Operating margin8.3 %(18.3)%NM*
Aviation9.0 (54.9)63.9 NM*
Operating margin3.1 %(13.0)%NM*
Technical Solutions16.3 (0.1)16.4 NM*
Operating margin6.8 %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)20212020(Decrease) / Increase
Revenues$1,605.6 $1,606.5 $(0.9)(0.1)%
Operating profit171.0 97.4 73.6 75.5%
Operating profit margin10.6 %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 $73.6 million, or 75.5%, during the six months ended April 30, 2021, as compared to the six months ended April 30, 2020. Operating profit margin increased by 458 bps to 10.6% in the six months ended April 30, 2021, from 6.1% in the six months ended April 30, 2020. The increase in operating profit margin was primarily associated with higher margins on certain accounts in both our U.S. and U.K businesses.
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Additionally, the increase in operating profit margin was impacted by an increase in work orders, which have higher margins.
Technology & Manufacturing
 Six Months Ended April 30,
($ in millions)20212020Increase
Revenues$495.5 $467.6 $27.9 6.0%
Operating profit53.8 36.3 17.5 47.9%
Operating profit margin10.8 %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)20212020Increase
Revenues$423.6 $408.0 $15.6 3.8%
Operating profit (loss)35.0 (74.6)109.6 NM*
Operating margin8.3 %(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)20212020(Decrease) / Increase
Revenues$291.5 $423.5 $(132.0)(31.2)%
Operating profit (loss)9.0 (54.9)63.9 NM*
Operating margin3.1 %(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
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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)20212020(Decrease) / Increase
Revenues$238.8 $264.3 $(25.5)(9.7)%
Operating profit (loss)16.3 (0.1)16.4 NM*
Operating margin6.8 %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.

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Corporate
 Six Months Ended April 30,
($ in millions)20212020Increase
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 infavorable self-insurance reserve adjustments related to prior year claims as a result offrom actuarial evaluations completed in the sixthree months ended April 30, 2021;January 31, 2022, as compared to the three months ended January 31, 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.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
Our primary sources of liquidity are operating cash flows and borrowing capacity under our Amended Credit Facility. We assess our liquidity in terms of our ability to generate cash to fund our short- and long-term cash
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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, mandatory loan repayments, and strategicsystems and technology transformation initiatives including technology transformation.under our ELEVATE strategy. We anticipate long-term cash uses may also include strategic acquisitions. On a long-term basis, we will continue to rely on our Amended 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 Amended Credit Facility are sufficient to fund our cash requirements for the next twelve12 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. Additionally, since we cannot predict the duration or scope of the ongoing 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 year 2022.
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 creditrevolver and an $800.0 million amortizing term loan, both of which arewere scheduled to mature on September 1, 2022. In accordance with the terms of the Credit Facility, the revolving line of creditrevolver was reduced to $800.0 million on September 1, 2018. The
On June 28, 2021, the Company amended and restated the Credit Facility, alsoextending the maturity date to June 28, 2026, and increasing the capacity of the revolving credit facility from $800.0 million to $1.3 billion and the then-remaining term loan outstanding from $620.0 million to $650.0 million. The Amended Credit Facility provides for the issuance of up to $300.0$350.0 million for standby letters of credit and the issuance of up to $75.0 million in swingline advances. The obligations under the Amended 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 fromAdditionally, we may repay amounts borrowed under the Pandemic, we amended ourAmended Credit Facility at any time without penalty.
Under the Amended Credit Facility, the term loan and U.S.-dollar-denominated borrowings under the revolver bear interest at a rate equal to one-month LIBOR plus a spread based upon our leverage ratio. Euro- and sterling-denominated borrowings under the revolver bear at the interest rate of the EURIBOR and SONIA reference rates, respectively, plus a spread that is based upon our leverage ratio. The spread ranges from 1.375% to 2.250% for Eurocurrency loans and 0.375% to 1.250% for base rate loans. At January 31, 2022, the weighted average interest rate on May 28, 2020.our outstanding borrowings was 1.60%. We also pay a commitment fee, based on our leverage ratio and payable quarterly in arrears, ranging from 0.20% to 0.40% on the average daily unused portion of the 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 line of credit.
The Amendment modified the financial covenants under theAmended Credit Facility including: (i) replacing a maximum total leverage ratio withcontains certain covenants, including a maximum total net leverage ratio (allowing for upof 5.00 to $100 million in cash and cash equivalents to be excluded from the calculation1.00, a maximum secured net leverage ratio 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 theand a minimum fixed chargeinterest coverage ratio on a quarterly basis, which adjusts to 1.25of 1.50 to 1.00, as well as other financial and non-financial covenants. In the event of the quarter ending April 30, 2022; and (iii) adding a minimum liquidity (definedmaterial acquisition, as defined in the Amendment as domestic cash plus available revolving loans)Amended Credit Facility, we may elect to increase the maximum total net leverage ratio to 5.50 to 1.00 for a total of $250.0 million. These financial covenants were effective withfour fiscal quarters and increase the quarter ended April 30, 2020.maximum secured net leverage ratio to 4.50 to 1.00 for a total of four fiscal quarters. Our borrowing capacity is subject to, and limited by, compliance with these covenants.the covenants described above. At April 30,July 31, 2021, we were in compliance with these covenants and expect to be in compliance in the foreseeable future.covenants.
During the three and six months ended April 30, 2021,January 31, 2022, we made principal payments of $30.0$8.1 million and $60.0 million, respectively, under the term loan. At April 30, 2021,January 31, 2022, the total outstanding borrowings under our Amended Credit
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Facility in the form of cash borrowings and standby letters of credit were $645.1$1.0 billion and $166.9 million. At April 30, 2021,January 31, 2022, we had up to $622.1$749.3 million of borrowing capacity, reflecting covenant restrictions.capacity.
In July 2017,On March 5, 2021, the U.K.United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority, the regulator of LIBOR, indicatedannounced that itthe USD LIBOR rates will no longer require banksbe published after June 30, 2023. While we expect LIBOR to submit ratesbe available in substantially its current form until at least the end of June 30, 2023, it is possible that LIBOR will become
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unavailable prior 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 2021point which may impact our Amended 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, andAdditionally, our interest rate swaps mature before June 30, 2023. WeAs such, we do not anticipate a material impact related to the LIBOR transition and will 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
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.
IFM Insurance Company
IFM Assurance Company (“IFM”) is a wholly-ownedwholly owned captive insurance company that we formed in 2015. IFM is part of our enterprise-wide, multi-yearmultiyear 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,We repurchased shares under the 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”).Program during the first quarter of 2022, as summarized below. 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,January 31, 2022, authorization for $144.9$131.6 million of repurchases remained under the 2019 Share Repurchase Program.
Three Months Ended
(in millions, except per share amounts)January 31, 2022
Total number of shares purchased0.3 
Average price paid per share$44.23 
Total cash paid for share repurchases$13.3 
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, Three Months Ended January 31,
(in millions)(in millions)20212020(in millions)20222021
Net cash provided by operating activities$171.2 $128.0 
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activitiesNet cash (used in) provided by operating activities$(93.6)$45.3 
Net cash used in investing activitiesNet cash used in investing activities(13.4)(9.3)Net cash used in investing activities(12.4)(5.2)
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities(118.5)376.8 
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activitiesNet cash provided by (used in) financing activities90.3 (57.8)
Operating Activities
Net cash used in operating activities was $93.6 million during the three months ended January 31, 2022, as compared to net cash provided by operating activities increased by $43.2of $45.3 million during the sixthree months ended April 30, 2021, as compared to the six months ended April 30, 2020. This increaseJanuary 31, 2021. The change was primarily related todriven by the timing of
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client receivable collections, vendor payments, and client receivable collections and the payment of deferred remittance of payroll taxes under the CARES Act.
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Investing Activities
Net cash used in investing activities increased by $4.1$7.2 million during the sixthree months ended April 30, 2021,January 31, 2022, as compared to the sixthree months ended April 30, 2020.January 31, 2021. This increase was primarily related to the absence of proceeds from the redemption of an auction rate security, partially offset by lower additions tohigher purchases in property, plant and equipment and investments in equity securities in the current year.
Financing Activities
Net cash used inprovided by financing activities was $118.5$90.3 million during the sixthree months ended April 30, 2021,January 31, 2022, as compared to net cash provided byused in financing activities of $376.8$57.8 million during the sixthree months ended April 30, 2020. During the six months ended April 30, 2020, we borrowed approximately $300 million underJanuary 31, 2021. The change was primarily related to an increase in net borrowings from our Amended 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.current year.

Contingencies
For disclosures on contingencies, see Note 8,10, “Commitments and Contingencies,” of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q.
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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, 2020.2021.
Recently Issued Accounting Pronouncements    
Accounting Standard Update(s)TopicSummaryEffective Date/
Method of Adoption
2021-01Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): ScopeThis 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.

WeWhile we are currently evaluating the impact of implementing this guidance on our financial statements.statements, we do not expect adoption to have a material impact.
This ASU was effective upon issuance and can be applied to hedging relationships retrospectively or prospectively through December 31, 2022.
2020-04Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848): Facilitation of the Effects of Reference Rate Reform on Financial ReportingThis 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.

WeWhile we are currently evaluating the impact of implementing this guidance on our financial statements.statements, we do not expect adoption to have a material impact.
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.
2020-01Investments—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 815This 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.
2019-12Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income TaxesThis 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.


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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, 2020.2021.
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
During 2021, we completed the Able Acquisition, as described in Note 3, “Acquisitions,” to the Financial Statements in this Form 10-Q.We continue to integrate policies, processes, personnel, technology, and operations relating to this transaction and will continue to evaluate the impact of any related changes to our internal controls over financial reporting. Additionally, 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 secondfirst quarter of 20212022 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 secondfirst quarter of 2021.2022. 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 8,10, “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, 20202021, 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.
EffectiveThe following table sets forth, for the months indicated, our purchases of common stock in the first quarter of fiscal year 2022:




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Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
(in millions, except per share amounts)Total Number of Shares PurchasedAverage Price Paid per Share
Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plan(1)
Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plan
Period
11/1/2021 – 11/30/20210.0$— 0.0$144.9 
12/1/2021 – 12/31/20210.0$— 0.0$144.9 
1/1/2022 – 1/31/20220.3$44.23 0.3$131.6 
Total0.3$44.23 0.3$131.6 
(1) In December 18, 2019, our Board of Directors replaced our then-existing shareauthorized a new stock repurchase program with a new share repurchase program under which we may repurchasethat authorized us to acquire up to $150.0$150 million of our common stock. These purchasesUnder the repurchase program, we may take placerepurchase shares on the open market, through solicited or unsolicited privately negotiated transactions, or otherwise, and all or part of the repurchases may be made pursuantfrom time to Rule 10b5-1 plans or in privately negotiated transactions. The timing of repurchases is at our discretion and will depend upon several factors, includingtime based on 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.
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ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES.
None.
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES.
Not applicable.
ITEM 5. OTHER INFORMATION.
Not applicable.Disclosure Pursuant to Section 219 of the Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act
Section 219 of the Iran Threat Reduction and Syria Human Rights Act of 2012 (“ITRA”), effective August 10, 2012, added a new subsection (r) to Section 13 of the Exchange Act, which requires issuers that file periodic reports with the SEC to disclose in their annual and quarterly reports whether, during the reporting period, they or any of their “affiliates” (as defined in Rule 12b-2 under the Exchange Act) have knowingly engaged in specified activities or transactions relating to Iran, including activities not prohibited by U.S. law and conducted outside the United States by non-U.S. affiliates in compliance with applicable laws. Issuers must also file a notice with the SEC if any disclosable activity under ITRA has been included in an annual or quarterly report.
In the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2021, the Company discovered that one of its U.K. subsidiaries had been providing aircraft cleaning services to Iran Air since April 2020. The U.K. subsidiary terminated its relationship with Iran Air on August 30, 2021. The aggregate amount of payments received by the U.K. subsidiary in return for its services was approximately GBP 64,000, and the aggregated profits were GBP 6,400.
The Company submitted a preliminary self-disclosure and investigation report of the U.K. subsidiary’s transactions with the U.S. Treasury Department Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”).
The Company is fully cooperating with OFAC in its review of this matter and does not currently expect that OFAC’s review will have a material adverse effect on the Company. The Company is also in the process of reviewing and developing enhanced controls, procedures, and other measures to ensure compliance with applicable law.

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ITEM 6. EXHIBITS.
(a) Exhibits
Exhibit No.Exhibit Description
10.1†10.1*†
10.2†10.2*†
10.3†10.3*†
10.4†10.4*†
10.5†
10.6†
10.7†
10.8†
31.1†
31.2†
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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 management contract or compensatory plan, contract, or arrangement.
Indicates filed herewithherewith.
Indicates furnished herewithherewith.
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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

JuneMarch 9, 20212022/s/ Earl R. Ellis
Earl R. Ellis
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
(Duly Authorized Officer)

JuneMarch 9, 20212022/s/ Dean A. Chin
Dean A. Chin
Senior Vice President, Controller and
Chief Accounting Officer, Corporate Controller and Treasurer
(Principal Accounting Officer)
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