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MasTec Announces 2014 Fourth Quarter and Annual Financial Results and Updates 2015 Guidance

February 26, 2015

- Quarterly Revenue up 7% to $1.2 Billion
- Quarterly Continuing Operations Adjusted Diluted EPS of $0.40
- Annual Revenue up 7% to $4.6 Billion
- Annual Continuing Operations Adjusted Diluted EPS of $1.57
- Annual Cash Flow from Operations up 61% to $322 Million
- Year-end Backlog at $4.3 Billion, up 5% over last year

CORAL GABLES, Fla., Feb. 26, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- MasTec, Inc. (NYSE: MTZ) today announced 2014 fourth quarter and full year financial results. Fourth quarter 2014 revenue increased 6.7% to $1.24 billion from $1.16 billion for the prior year fourth quarter. The quarterly revenue increase was driven by higher revenue levels in the Communications, Electrical Transmission and Power Generation and Industrial segments. Fourth quarter 2014 net income from continuing operations was $28 million or $0.33 per diluted share, compared to $43 million or $0.50 per diluted share in the fourth quarter of 2013.

Fourth quarter 2014 adjusted net income from continuing operations, a non-GAAP measure, was $34 million compared to $45 million in 2013.  Fourth quarter 2014 continuing operations adjusted diluted earnings per share, a non-GAAP measure, was $0.40, compared to $0.53 last year.  Fourth quarter 2014 continuing operations adjusted EBITDA, also a non-GAAP measure, was $112 million compared to $123 million in 2013.  Fourth quarter and full year 2014 financial results include the operations of the recently acquired WesTower Communications, Inc., as well as the impact of previously announced expected lower levels of wireless project revenue.

Adjusted net income from continuing operations, continuing operations adjusted diluted earnings per share and continuing operations adjusted EBITDA, all non-GAAP measures, exclude the impact of discontinued operations, loss on extinguishment of debt from the refinancing of our senior notes due 2017, Sintel litigation charges, non-cash stock based compensation and acquisition integration costs.  Reconciliations of these and other non-GAAP measures to GAAP-reported measures are attached.

For the year ended December 31, 2014, revenue increased 6.7% to $4.6 billion from $4.3 billion for the prior year. The annual revenue increase was driven by higher revenues across all of the Company's major segments as Electrical Transmission segment revenue increased 11%, Oil and Gas increased 7%, Power Generation and Industrial increased 21% and Communications increased 4%.  Net income from continuing operations was $122 million or $1.42 per diluted share for the year ended 2014 compared to $148 million or $1.74 per diluted share for the year ended 2013.

For the year ended December 31, 2014, adjusted net income from continuing operations, a non-GAAP measure, was $135 million compared to $161 million for the prior year.  Full year 2014 continuing operations adjusted diluted earnings per share, a non-GAAP measure, was $1.57 compared to $1.90 last year. Full year 2014 continuing operations adjusted EBITDA, also a non-GAAP measure, was $425 million compared to $449 million last year. 18-month backlog as of December 31, 2014, increased 5% to $4.3 billion, compared to $4.1 billion as of December 31, 2013. 

For the year ended December 31, 2014, net cash provided by operating activities increased 61% to $322 million compared to $200 million for the prior year.  

Jose Mas, MasTec's Chief Executive Officer, commented, "As we look into 2015 and beyond, we believe that we are strongly positioned to take advantage of a growing number of opportunities in the markets we serve, including oil & gas, transmission, wireless, fulfillment services and 1-gigabit expansion. Our belief in our long-term potential is evidenced by our recently announced $100 million share repurchase program, in which we have purchased approximately 3 million shares to date."

George Pita, MasTec's Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer noted, "We experienced strong cash flow from operations of $241 million during our 2014 fourth quarter due to the seasonality of our operations and working capital initiatives. We are pleased that 2014 annual cash flow from operations grew by over $121 million when compared to last year and expect continued strong cash flow in 2015. We enter 2015 with ample financial resources to both manage through any near-term commodity market uncertainties as well as take advantage of attractive growth opportunities."

The Audit Committee of the Company's Board of Directors, with the assistance of independent counsel, is undertaking an independent review primarily to determine whether certain cost to complete estimates, currently believed to be in the range of zero to $13 million, which were recognized during the Company's third quarter of 2014, should have been recognized during the second quarter of 2014.  The Company currently believes that the review will not negatively impact its full fiscal year 2014 results. Because the Audit Committee's independent review has not yet been completed, and final conclusions have not been established, the Company expects to extend until March 17, 2015 the filing date of its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014, as permitted by Securities and Exchange Commission rules.

The Company is updating both first quarter and full year 2015 guidance. These views are based on information available today, and are subject to future volatility in worldwide oil prices, as well as foreign exchange rate changes related to our Canadian operations.  The Company currently estimates 2015 revenue of approximately $4.6 to $4.8 billion. 2015 continuing operations adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, is estimated at $450 to $480 million, with continuing operations adjusted diluted earnings per share at $1.65 to $1.87.

For the first quarter of 2015, the Company expects revenue of approximately $1.0 billion.  First quarter 2015 continuing operations adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, is estimated at $75 to $80 million with continuing operations adjusted diluted earnings per share, a non-GAAP measure, estimated at $0.16 to $0.19.   

Estimated 2015 non-GAAP measures are calculated on a basis consistent with historical non-GAAP measures.  Reconciliations of these and other non-GAAP measures to GAAP-reported measures are attached.

Management will hold a conference call to discuss these results on Friday, February 27, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern time.  The call-in number for the conference call is (913) 312-1443 and the replay number is (719) 457-0820, with a pass code of 6503391.  The replay will be available for 30 days.  Additionally, the call will be broadcast live over the Internet and can be accessed and replayed through the Investors section of the Company's website at www.mastec.com.

The following tables set forth the financial results for the periods ended December 31, 2014 and 2013:

 


Condensed Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Operations

(In thousands, except per share amounts)










For the Years Ended
December 31,

For the Three Months Ended
December 31,


2014

2013

2014

2013









Revenue                                                                               

$

4,614,841

$

4,324,787

$

1,236,660

$

1,159,130

Costs of revenue, excluding depreciation and amortization

3,981,302

3,682,367

1,066,398

987,081

Depreciation and amortization

154,452

140,926

42,456

37,815

General and administrative expenses

238,305

215,402

70,851

55,641

Interest expense, net

50,769

46,442

13,174

11,893

Loss on extinguishment of debt

-

5,624

-

-

Other income, net

(8,116)

(6,188)

(2,693)

(2,906)

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

 

$

198,129

 

$

 

240,214

 

$

46,474

 

$

 

69,606

Provision for income taxes

(76,271)

(92,542)

(18,600)

(26,720)

   Net income from continuing operations

$

121,858

$

147,672

$

27,874

$

42,886

Discontinued operations:







    Net loss from discontinued operations, including loss on disposal and impairment charges

$

(6,591)

 

$

 

(6,456)

 

$

(5,999)

 

$

 

(1,290)

Net income            

$

115,267

$

141,216

$

21,875

$

41,596

    Net (loss) income attributable to non-controlling interests   

(374)

266

(422)

95

            Net income attributable to MasTec, Inc.

$

115,641

$

140,950

$

22,297

$

41,500









Earnings per share:







Basic earnings (loss) per share:







     Continuing operations

$

1.53

$

1.92

$

0.34

$

0.55

     Discontinued operations

(0.08)

(0.09)

(0.07)

(0.02)

          Total basic earnings per share

$

1.45

$

1.83

$

0.27

$

0.54

     Basic weighted average common shares outstanding

79,953

76,923

82,311

77,240

 

Diluted earnings (loss) per share:   









     Continuing operations

$

1.42

$

1.74

$

0.33

$

0.50

     Discontinued operations

(0.08)

(0.08)

(0.07)

(0.02)

          Total diluted earnings per share

$

1.34

$

1.66

$

0.26

$

0.49

     Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding

86,196

84,901

85,385

85,395

 

Condensed Unaudited Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands)



December 31,


2014

2013

Assets



Current assets

$

1,551,815

$

1,307,026

Property and equipment, net

620,306

488,132

Goodwill and other intangibles, net

1,309,921

1,067,650

Long-term assets

76,165

60,390

        Total assets

$

3,558,207

$

2,923,198





Liabilities and Equity



Current liabilities

$

974,493

$

829,225

Acquisition-related contingent consideration, net of current portion

103,515

112,370

Long-term debt

1,061,159

765,425

Long-term deferred tax liabilities, net     


201,568

154,763

Other long-term liabilities

69,667

40,357

Equity

1,147,805

1,021,058

        Total liabilities and equity

$

3,558,207

$

2,923,198

 


Condensed Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(In thousands)



December 31,


2014

2013

Net cash provided by operating activities

$

322,038

$

200,402

Net cash used in investing activities


(438,519)

(263,211)

Net cash provided by financing activities


118,676

58,993

Effect of currency translation on cash

(1,063)

(24)

     Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

1,132

(3,840)

Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period

22,927

26,767

Cash and cash equivalents - end of period

$

24,059

$

22,927

 

 

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Disclosures and Supplemental Disclosures - Unaudited

(In millions, except for percentages and per share amounts)



For the Three Months Ended
December 31,


For the Years Ended
December 31,

Segment Information

2014

2013

2014

2013









Revenue by Reportable Segment







Communications

$

560.7

$

498.1

$

2,041.1

$

1,962.6

Oil and Gas

435.6

494.0

1,738.5

1,628.8

Electrical Transmission

146.7

107.0

473.9

428.8

Power Generation and Industrial

93.9

57.1

357.0

294.3

Other

1.9

3.1

8.4

12.3

Eliminations

(2.2)

(0.1)

(4.1)

(2.0)

Consolidated revenue

$

1,236.7

$

1,159.1

$

4,614.8

$

4,324.8











For the Three Months Ended
December 31,

For the Years Ended
December 31,


2014

2013

2014

2013

EBITDA by Reportable Segment – Continuing Operations







Communications

$

48.7

$

66.1

$

202.5

$

247.7

Oil and Gas

49.7

54.1

193.3

215.9

Electrical Transmission

13.8

14.2

47.0

41.2

Power Generation and Industrial

4.9

(1.7)

14.2

(16.3)

Other

(0.3)

(0.1)

(0.2)

0.5

Corporate

(14.8)

(13.4)

(53.4)

(61.4)

          EBITDA – continuing operations

$

102.1

$

119.3

$

403.4

$

427.6









   Non-cash stock-based compensation expense

4.4

3.3

15.9

12.9

   Acquisition integration costs

5.3

-

5.3

-

   Loss on extinguishment of debt


-

-

-

5.6

   Sintel legal settlement charge

-

-

-

2.8

Adjusted EBITDA – continuing operations

$

111.7

$

122.6

$

424.6

$

448.9











For the Three Months Ended
December 31,

For the Years Ended
December 31,


2014

2013

2014

2013

EBITDA Margin by Reportable Segment – Continuing Operations







Communications

8.7%

13.3%

9.9%

12.6%

Oil and Gas

11.4%

11.0%

11.1%

13.3%

Electrical Transmission

9.4%

13.3%

9.9%

9.6%

Power Generation and Industrial

5.2%

(3.0)%

4.0%

(5.5)%

Other

(16.1)%

(1.8)%

(2.1)%

3.9%

Corporate

-

-

-

-

      EBITDA margin  – continuing operations

8.3%

10.3%

8.7%

9.9%









   Non-cash stock-based compensation expense

0.4%

0.3%

0.3%

0.3%

   Acquisition integration costs

0.4%

-

0.1%

-

   Loss on extinguishment of debt

-

-

-

0.1%

   Sintel legal settlement charge

-

-

-

0.1%

Adjusted EBITDA – continuing operations

9.0%

10.6%

9.2%

10.4%

 

 

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Disclosures and Supplemental Disclosures - Unaudited

(In millions, except for percentages and per share amounts)



For the

Three Months Ended

For the

Year

Ended


December 31, 2014

December 31, 2014

EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation – Continuing Operations



Net income from continuing operations

$

27.9

$

121.9

Interest expense, net

13.2

50.8

Provision for income taxes

18.6

76.3

Depreciation and amortization

42.5

154.5

EBITDA - continuing operations

$

102.1

$

403.4

Non-cash stock-based compensation expense

4.4

15.9

Acquisition integration costs

5.3

5.3

Adjusted EBITDA - continuing operations

$

111.7

$

424.6





EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin Reconciliation – Continuing Operations



Net income from continuing operations

2.3%

2.6%

Interest expense, net

1.1%

1.1%

Provision for income taxes

1.5%

1.7%

Depreciation and amortization

3.4%

3.3%

EBITDA margin- continuing operations

8.3%

8.7%

Non-cash stock-based compensation expense

0.4%

0.3%

Acquisition integration costs

0.4%

0.1%

Adjusted EBITDA margin - continuing operations

9.0%

9.2%



For the

Three Months Ended

For the

Year

Ended


December 31, 2013

December 31, 2013

EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation– Continuing Operations



Net income from continuing operations

$

42.9

$

147.7

Interest expense, net

11.9

46.4

Provision for income taxes

26.7

92.5

Depreciation and amortization

37.8

140.9

EBITDA - continuing operations

$

119.3

$

427.6

Non-cash stock-based compensation expense

3.3

12.9

Loss on extinguishment of debt

-

5.6

Sintel legal settlement charge

-

2.8

Adjusted EBITDA - continuing operations

$

122.6

$

448.9





EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin Reconciliation – Continuing Operations



Net income from continuing operations

3.7%

3.4%

Interest expense, net

1.0%

1.1%

Provision for income taxes

2.3%

2.1%

Depreciation and amortization

3.3%

3.3%

EBITDA margin- continuing operations

10.3%

9.9%

Non-cash stock-based compensation expense

0.3%

0.3%

Loss on extinguishment of debt

-

0.1%

Sintel legal settlement charge

-

0.1%

Adjusted EBITDA margin - continuing operations

10.6%

10.4%

 

 

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Disclosures and Supplemental Disclosures - Unaudited

(In millions, except for percentages and per share amounts)



For the

Three Months

Ended

For the

Year Ended


December 31, 2014

 December 31,  2014

Adjusted Net Income Reconciliation



Net income from continuing operations

$

27.9

$

121.9

Non-cash stock-based compensation expense, net of tax

2.6

9.8

Acquisition integration costs, net of tax

3.2

3.2

Adjusted net income from continuing operations

$

33.7

$

134.9

Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax

(6.0)

(6.6)

Adjusted net income

$

27.7

$

128.3



For the

Three Months

Ended

For the

Year Ended


December 31, 2014

 December 31,  2014

Adjusted Diluted EPS  Reconciliation



Diluted earnings per share – continuing operations

$

0.33

$

1.42

Non-cash stock-based compensation expense, net of tax

0.03

0.11

Acquisition integration costs, net of tax

0.04

0.04

Adjusted diluted earnings per share -  continuing operations

$

0.40

$

1.57

Diluted loss per share - discontinued operations

(0.07)

(0.08)

Adjusted diluted earnings per share

$

0.33

$

1.50



For the

Three Months

Ended

For the

Year Ended


December 31, 2013

 December 31,  2013

Adjusted Net Income Reconciliation



Net income from continuing operations

$

42.9

$

147.7

Non-cash stock-based compensation expense, net of tax

2.0

8.0

Loss on extinguishment of debt, net of tax

-

3.5

Sintel legal settlement charge, net of tax

-

1.7

Adjusted net income from continuing operations

$

44.9

$

160.8

Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax

(1.3)

(6.5)

Adjusted net income

$

43.6

$

154.3



For the

Three Months

Ended

For the

Year Ended


December 31, 2013

 December 31,  2013

Adjusted Diluted EPS  Reconciliation



Diluted earnings per share – continuing   operations

$

0.50

$

1.74

Non-cash stock-based compensation expense, net of tax

0.02

0.09

Loss on extinguishment of debt, net of tax

-

0.04

Sintel legal settlement charge, net of tax

-

0.02

Adjusted diluted earnings per share -  continuing operations

$

0.53

$

1.90

Diluted loss per share – discontinued operations

(0.02)

(0.08)

Adjusted diluted earnings per share

$

0.51

$

1.82

 

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Disclosures and Supplemental Disclosures - Unaudited

(In millions, except for percentages and per share amounts)



Guidance for

Three Months

Ended March 31,

For the

Three Months

Ended March 31,


2015 Est.

2014

EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation – Continuing Operations



Net income from continuing operations

$

5 - 8

$

16.2

Interest expense, net

12

12.0

Provision for income taxes


3 - 5

9.9

Depreciation and amortization

42

33.5

EBITDA - continuing operations

$

62 - 67

$

71.6

Non-cash stock-based compensation expense

4

3.3

Acquisition integration costs

9

-

Adjusted EBITDA - continuing operations

$

75 - 80

$

74.9





EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin Reconciliation – Continuing Operations



Net income from continuing operations

0.5% - 0.8%

1.7%

Interest expense, net

1.2%

1.2%

Provision for income taxes


0.3% - 0.5%

1.0%

Depreciation and amortization

4.2%

3.5%

EBITDA margin- continuing operations

6.2% - 6.7%

7.4%

Non-cash stock-based compensation expense

0.4%

0.3%

Acquisition integration costs

0.9%

-

Adjusted EBITDA margin - continuing operations

7.5% - 8.0%

7.8%



Guidance for

Three Months

Ended March 31,

For The

Three Months

Ended March 31,


2015 Est.

2014

Adjusted Net Income from Continuing Operations and Adjusted Diluted EPS – Continuing Operations Reconciliations



Adjusted Net Income from Continuing Operations Reconciliation



Net income from continuing operations

$

5 - 8

$

16.2

Non-cash stock-based compensation expense, net of tax

3

2.0

Acquisition integration costs, net of tax

5

-

Adjusted net income from continuing operations

$

13 - 16

$

18.2







Guidance for

Three Months

Ended March 31,

For the

Three Months

Ended March 31,


2015 Est.

2014

Adjusted Diluted EPS Reconciliation– Continuing Operations



Diluted earnings per share – continuing operations

$

0.06 - 0.10

$

0.19

Non-cash stock-based compensation expense, net of tax

0.03

0.02

Acquisition integration costs, net of tax

0.06

-

Adjusted diluted earnings per share – continuing operations

$

0.16 – 0.19

$

0.21

 

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Disclosures and Supplemental Disclosures - Unaudited

(In millions, except for percentages and per share amounts)



Guidance for
Year Ended

December 31,

For the Year

Year Ended

December 31,

For the Year

Year Ended

December 31,


2015 Est.

2014

2013

EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation – Continuing Operations





Net income from continuing operations

$

120 - 138

$

121.9

$

147.7

Interest expense, net

48

50.8

46.4

Provision for income taxes


77 - 88

76.3

92.5

Depreciation and amortization

178

154.5

140.9

EBITDA - continuing operations

$

422 - 452

$

403.4

$

427.6

Non-cash stock-based compensation expense


13

15.9

12.9

Acquisition integration costs

14

5.3

-

Loss on extinguishment of debt

-

-

5.6

Sintel legal settlement charge

-

-

2.8

Adjusted EBITDA - continuing operations

$

450 - 480

$

424.6

$

448.9







EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA Margin Reconciliation – Continuing Operations







Net income from continuing operations

2.6% - 2.9%

2.6%

3.4%

Interest expense, net

1.0%

1.1%

1.1%

Provision for income taxes


1.7% - 1.8%

1.7%

2.1%

Depreciation and amortization

3.7% - 3.9%

3.3%

3.3%

EBITDA margin- continuing operations

9.2% - 9.4%

8.7%

9.9%

Non-cash stock-based compensation expense

0.3%

0.3%

0.3%

Acquisition integration costs

0.3%

0.1%

-

Loss on extinguishment of debt

-

-

0.1%

Sintel legal settlement charge

-

-

0.1%

Adjusted EBITDA margin - continuing operations

9.8% - 10.0%

9.2%

10.4%



Guidance for
Year Ended

December 31,

For the Year

Year Ended

December 31,

For the Year

Year Ended

December 31,


2015 Est.

2014

2013

Adjusted Net Income from Continuing Operations and Adjusted Diluted EPS – Continuing Operations Reconciliations





Adjusted Net Income from Continuing Operations Reconciliation





Net income from continuing operations

$

120 - 138

$

121.9

$

147.7

Non-cash stock-based compensation expense, net of tax

8

9.8

8.0

Acquisition integration costs, net of tax

9

3.2

-

Loss on extinguishment of debt, net of tax


-

-

3.5

Sintel legal settlement charge, net of tax

-

-

1.7

Adjusted net income from continuing operations

$

137 - 155

$

134.9

$

160.8
















Guidance for
Year Ended

December 31,

For the Year

Year Ended

December 31,

For the Year

Year Ended

December 31,


2015 Est.

2014

2013

Adjusted Diluted EPS Reconciliation – Continuing Operations





Diluted earnings per share – continuing operations

$

1.44 – 1.66

$

1.42

$

1.74

Non-cash stock-based compensation expense, net of tax

0.10

0.11

0.09

Acquisition integration costs, net of tax

0.11

0.04

-

Loss on extinguishment of debt, net of tax


-

-

0.04

Sintel legal settlement charge, net of tax

-

-

0.02

Adjusted diluted earnings per share - continuing operations

$

1.65 - 1.87

$

1.57

$

1.90

 

 

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Disclosures and Supplemental Disclosures - Unaudited

(In millions)

Reportable Segment Backlog:

December 31,
2014

September 30,
2014

December 31,
2013

    Communications

$

2,965

$

2,830

$

2,848

    Oil and Gas

778

775

642

Electrical Transmission

294

355

418

Power Generation and Industrial

298

168

205

Other

10

12

14

Estimated 18-month backlog

$

4,345

$

4,140

$

4,127

 

Tables may contain differences due to rounding.

MasTec, Inc. is a leading infrastructure construction company operating mainly throughout North America across a range of industries. The Company's primary activities include the engineering, building, installation, maintenance and upgrade of energy, utility and communications infrastructure, such as: electrical utility transmission and distribution; natural gas and petroleum pipeline infrastructure; wireless, wireline and satellite communications; power generation, including renewable energy infrastructure; and industrial infrastructure.  MasTec's customers are primarily in these industries.  The Company's corporate website is located at www.mastec.com.  The Company's website should be considered as a recognized channel of distribution, and the Company may periodically post important, or supplemental, information regarding contracts, awards or other related news on the Presentations/Webcasts page in the Investors section therein.  Jose Mas, CEO of MasTec, has led the Company since April of 2007.

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act. These statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties, and assumptions, including the effect of economic conditions on demand for our services, trends in oil, natural gas, electricity and other energy source prices;  reduced capital expenditures by our customers, reduced financing availability, customer consolidation and technological and regulatory changes in the industries we serve; market conditions, technological developments and regulatory changes that affect us or our customers' industries; our ability to accurately estimate the costs associated with our fixed price and other contracts, including any material changes in estimates for completion of projects, and performance on such projects; customer disputes related to our performance of services; disputes with, or failures of, our subcontractors to deliver agreed-upon supplies or services in a timely fashion; any material changes in estimates for legal costs or case settlements or adverse determinations on any claim, lawsuit or proceeding; our ability to replace non-recurring projects with new projects; the timing and extent of fluctuations in geographic, weather, equipment and operational factors affecting the industries in which we operate; our ability to attract and retain qualified personnel, key management and skilled employees, including from acquired businesses, and our ability to enforce any noncompetition agreements, integrate acquired businesses within expected timeframes and achieve the revenue, cost savings and earnings levels from such acquisitions at or above the levels projected; any exposure related to divested businesses; any exposure resulting from system or information technology interruptions or data security breaches; the impact of U.S. federal, local or state tax legislation and other regulations affecting renewable energy, electricity prices, electrical transmission, oil and gas production, broadband and related projects and expenditures; the effect of state and federal regulatory initiatives, including costs of compliance with existing and future environmental requirements; increases in fuel, maintenance, materials, labor and other costs; fluctuations in foreign currencies; risks associated with operating in international markets, which could restrict our ability to expand globally and harm our business and prospects or any failure to comply with laws applicable to our foreign activities; the highly competitive nature of our industry; our dependence on a limited number of customers; the ability of our customers, including our largest customers, to terminate or reduce the amount of work, or in some cases, the prices paid for services on short or no notice under our contracts; the impact of any unionized workforce on our operations, including labor availability and relations; liabilities associated with multi-employer pension plans, including underfunding and withdrawal liabilities, for our operations that employ unionized workers; the adequacy of our insurance, legal and other reserves and allowances for doubtful accounts; restrictions imposed by our credit facility, senior notes, convertible notes and any future loans or securities; our ability to obtain performance and surety bonds; the outcome of our plans for future operations, growth and services, including business development efforts, backlog, acquisitions and dispositions; any dilution or stock price volatility that shareholders may experience in connection with shares we may issue as consideration for earn-out obligations or as purchase consideration in connection with past or future acquisitions, or as a result of conversions of convertible notes or other stock issuances; our ability to settle conversions of our convertible notes in cash due to contractual restrictions, including those contained in our credit facility, and the availability of cash; as well as other risks detailed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Actual results may differ significantly from results expressed or implied in these statements.  Other risks include, but are not limited to, uncertainties related to: the time needed to complete the audit committee's independent review described above; whether or not the audit committee's review would lead to the discovery of accounting errors or other adverse facts; and possible regulatory action or private party litigation.  We do not undertake any obligation to update forward-looking statements.

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SOURCE MasTec, Inc.

J. Marc Lewis, Vice President-Investor Relations, 305-406-1815, 305-406-1886 fax, marc.lewis@mastec.com

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