SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
x | QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
FOR THE QUARTERLY PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 2011
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 1-10427
ROBERT HALF INTERNATIONAL INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | 94-1648752 | |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) | |
2884 Sand Hill Road Suite 200 Menlo Park, California |
94025 | |
(Address of principal executive offices) | (zip-code) |
Registrants telephone number, including area code: (650) 234-6000
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 x No ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted 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 and post such files). Yes x No ¨
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. (Check one):
Large accelerated filer | x | Accelerated filer | ¨ | |||
Non-accelerated filer | ¨ | Smaller reporting company | ¨ |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ¨ No x
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuers classes of common stock as of June 30, 2011:
144,874,739 shares of $.001 par value Common Stock
PART IFINANCIAL INFORMATION
ITEM 1. | FINANCIAL STATEMENTS |
ROBERT HALF INTERNATIONAL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION (UNAUDITED)
(in thousands, except share amounts)
June 30, 2011 |
December 31, 2010 |
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ASSETS | ||||||||
Cash and cash equivalents |
$ | 261,071 | $ | 315,137 | ||||
Accounts receivable, less allowances of $20,761 and $21,569 |
495,381 | 423,175 | ||||||
Current deferred income taxes |
99,068 | 92,087 | ||||||
Other current assets |
139,590 | 141,461 | ||||||
Total current assets |
995,110 | 971,860 | ||||||
Goodwill |
190,489 | 189,787 | ||||||
Other intangible assets, net |
141 | 219 | ||||||
Property and equipment, net |
107,300 | 103,651 | ||||||
Deferred and other income taxes |
8,741 | 8,467 | ||||||
Total assets |
$ | 1,301,781 | $ | 1,273,984 | ||||
LIABILITIES | ||||||||
Accounts payable and accrued expenses |
$ | 110,973 | $ | 93,690 | ||||
Accrued payroll costs and retirement obligations |
323,653 | 314,647 | ||||||
Income taxes payable |
18,483 | | ||||||
Current portion of notes payable and other indebtedness |
119 | 123 | ||||||
Total current liabilities |
453,228 | 408,460 | ||||||
Notes payable and other indebtedness, less current portion |
1,600 | 1,656 | ||||||
Other liabilities |
30,323 | 29,497 | ||||||
Total liabilities |
485,151 | 439,613 | ||||||
Commitments and Contingencies (Note G) |
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STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY | ||||||||
Preferred stock, $.001 par value authorized 5,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding zero shares |
| | ||||||
Common stock, $.001 par value authorized 260,000,000 shares; issued and outstanding 144,880,976 shares and 146,182,564 shares |
145 | 146 | ||||||
Capital surplus |
758,351 | 787,105 | ||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income |
58,134 | 47,120 | ||||||
Retained earnings |
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Total stockholders equity |
816,630 | 834,371 | ||||||
Total liabilities and stockholders equity |
$ | 1,301,781 | $ | 1,273,984 | ||||
The accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
are an integral part of these financial statements.
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ROBERT HALF INTERNATIONAL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Three Months Ended June 30, |
Six Months
Ended June 30, |
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2011 | 2010 | 2011 | 2010 | |||||||||||||
Net service revenues |
$ | 937,966 | $ | 769,090 | $ | 1,818,835 | $ | 1,506,263 | ||||||||
Direct costs of services, consisting of payroll, payroll taxes, insurance costs and reimbursable expenses |
565,678 | 479,232 | 1,108,458 | 948,277 | ||||||||||||
Gross margin |
372,288 | 289,858 | 710,377 | 557,986 | ||||||||||||
Selling, general and administrative expenses |
311,202 | 267,519 | 604,888 | 523,187 | ||||||||||||
Amortization of intangible assets |
40 | 46 | 79 | 315 | ||||||||||||
Interest income, net |
(238 | ) | (94 | ) | (450 | ) | (168 | ) | ||||||||
Income before income taxes |
61,284 | 22,387 | 105,860 | 34,652 | ||||||||||||
Provision for income taxes |
24,859 | 10,206 | 42,730 | 13,996 | ||||||||||||
Net income |
$ | 36,425 | $ | 12,181 | $ | 63,130 | $ | 20,656 | ||||||||
Net income available to common stockholdersdiluted |
$ | 35,890 | $ | 11,660 | $ | 62,194 | $ | 19,286 | ||||||||
Net income per share (Note J): |
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Basic |
$ | .25 | $ | .08 | $ | .44 | $ | .13 | ||||||||
Diluted |
$ | .25 | $ | .08 | $ | .43 | $ | .13 | ||||||||
Shares: |
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Basic |
141,286 | 143,100 | 141,966 | 143,667 | ||||||||||||
Diluted |
142,585 | 144,331 | 143,357 | 144,999 | ||||||||||||
Cash dividends declared per share |
$ | .14 | $ | .13 | $ | .28 | $ | .26 |
The accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
are an integral part of these financial statements.
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ROBERT HALF INTERNATIONAL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY (UNAUDITED)
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
Six Months
Ended June 30, |
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2011 | 2010 | |||||||
COMMON STOCKSHARES: |
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Balance at beginning of period |
146,183 | 148,645 | ||||||
Net issuances of restricted stock |
1,265 | 1,410 | ||||||
Repurchases of common stock |
(3,151 | ) | (2,726 | ) | ||||
Exercises of stock options |
584 | 247 | ||||||
Balance at end of period |
144,881 | 147,576 | ||||||
COMMON STOCKPAR VALUE: |
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Balance at beginning of period |
$ | 146 | $ | 149 | ||||
Net issuances of restricted stock |
1 | 1 | ||||||
Repurchases of common stock |
(3 | ) | (2 | ) | ||||
Exercise of stock options |
1 | | ||||||
Balance at end of period |
$ | 145 | $ | 148 | ||||
CAPITAL SURPLUS: |
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Balance at beginning of period |
$ | 787,105 | $ | 854,081 | ||||
Net issuances of restricted stock at par value |
(1 | ) | (1 | ) | ||||
Repurchases of common stockexcess over par value |
(28,412 | ) | (55,674 | ) | ||||
Cash dividends ($.28 per share and $.26 per share) |
(40,976 | ) | (34,114 | ) | ||||
Stock-based compensation expense |
25,447 | 29,124 | ||||||
Exercises of stock optionsexcess over par value |
13,692 | 5,385 | ||||||
Tax impact of equity incentive plans |
1,496 | (1,032 | ) | |||||
Balance at end of period |
$ | 758,351 | $ | 797,769 | ||||
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME: |
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Balance at beginning of period |
$ | 47,120 | $ | 45,580 | ||||
Translation adjustments |
11,014 | (14,676 | ) | |||||
Balance at end of period |
$ | 58,134 | $ | 30,904 | ||||
RETAINED EARNINGS: |
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Balance at beginning of period |
$ | | $ | | ||||
Repurchases of common stockexcess over par value |
(63,130 | ) | (16,085 | ) | ||||
Cash dividends ($.26 per share) |
| (4,571 | ) | |||||
Net income |
63,130 | 20,656 | ||||||
Balance at end of period |
$ | | $ | | ||||
The accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
are an integral part of these financial statements.
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ROBERT HALF INTERNATIONAL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
(in thousands)
Six Months Ended June 30, |
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2011 | 2010 | |||||||
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: |
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Net income |
$ | 63,130 | $ | 20,656 | ||||
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: |
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Amortization of intangible assets |
79 | 315 | ||||||
Depreciation expense |
25,703 | 28,910 | ||||||
Stock-based compensation expenserestricted stock and stock units |
25,447 | 28,969 | ||||||
Stock-based compensation expensestock options |
| 155 | ||||||
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation |
(944 | ) | (709 | ) | ||||
Provision for deferred income taxes |
(6,781 | ) | (7,182 | ) | ||||
Provision for doubtful accounts receivable |
2,309 | 2,101 | ||||||
Changes in assets and liabilities: |
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Increase in accounts receivable |
(65,517 | ) | (35,275 | ) | ||||
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable, accrued expenses, accrued payroll costs and retirement obligations |
17,479 | (1,555 | ) | |||||
Increase in income taxes payable |
28,770 | 7,899 | ||||||
Change in other assets, net of change in other liabilities |
(1,793 | ) | 6,700 | |||||
Net cash flows provided by operating activities |
87,882 | 50,984 | ||||||
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: |
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Capital expenditures |
(28,375 | ) | (14,412 | ) | ||||
(Increase) decrease in trusts for employee benefits and retirement plans |
(2,785 | ) | 609 | |||||
Net cash flows used in investing activities |
(31,160 | ) | (13,803 | ) | ||||
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: |
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Repurchases of common stock |
(91,545 | ) | (71,761 | ) | ||||
Cash dividends paid |
(40,307 | ) | (38,634 | ) | ||||
Decrease in notes payable and other indebtedness |
(60 | ) | (55 | ) | ||||
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation |
944 | 709 | ||||||
Proceeds from exercises of stock options |
13,693 | 5,385 | ||||||
Net cash flows used in financing activities |
(117,275 | ) | (104,356 | ) | ||||
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents |
6,487 | (8,575 | ) | |||||
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents |
(54,066 | ) | (75,750 | ) | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period |
315,137 | 365,794 | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period |
$ | 261,071 | $ | 290,044 | ||||
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURES OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION: |
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Cash paid during the period for: |
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Interest |
$ | 273 | $ | 301 | ||||
Income taxes, net of refunds |
$ | 19,251 | $ | 12,840 |
The accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
are an integral part of these financial statements.
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ROBERT HALF INTERNATIONAL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
June 30, 2011
Note ASummary of Significant Accounting Policies
Nature of Operations. Robert Half International Inc. (the Company) provides specialized staffing and risk consulting services through such divisions as Accountemps®, Robert Half® Finance & Accounting, OfficeTeam®, Robert Half® Technology, Robert Half® Management Resources, Robert Half® Legal, The Creative Group®, and Protiviti®. The Company, through its Accountemps, Robert Half Finance & Accounting, and Robert Half Management Resources divisions, is a specialized provider of temporary, full-time, and project professionals in the fields of accounting and finance. OfficeTeam specializes in highly skilled temporary administrative support personnel. Robert Half Technology provides information technology professionals. Robert Half Legal provides temporary, project, and full-time staffing of attorneys and specialized support personnel within law firms and corporate legal departments. The Creative Group provides project staffing in the advertising, marketing, and web design fields. Protiviti provides business consulting and internal audit services, and is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. Revenues are predominantly derived from specialized staffing services. The Company operates in North America, South America, Europe, Asia and Australia. The Company is a Delaware corporation.
Basis of Presentation. The unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Financial Statements) of the Company are prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP) and the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The comparative year-end condensed consolidated statement of financial position data presented was derived from audited financial statements. In the opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring adjustments) necessary for a fair statement of the financial position and results of operations for the periods presented have been included. These Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the audited Consolidated Financial Statements of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2010, included in its annual report on Form 10-K. The results of operations for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of, nor comparable to, the results of operations for a full year.
Principles of Consolidation. The Financial Statements include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries, all of which are wholly owned. All intercompany balances have been eliminated.
Use of Estimates. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. As of June 30, 2011, such estimates included allowances for uncollectible accounts receivable, workers compensation losses, and income and other taxes. Management estimates are also utilized in the Companys goodwill impairment assessment.
Advertising Costs. The Company expenses all advertising costs as incurred. Advertising costs for the three months ended and the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, are reflected in the following table (in thousands):
Three Months Ended June 30, |
Six Months Ended June 30, |
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2011 | 2010 | 2011 | 2010 | |||||||||||||
Advertising Costs |
$ | 10,384 | $ | 9,715 | $ | 19,750 | $ | 18,563 |
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ROBERT HALF INTERNATIONAL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)(Continued)
June 30, 2011
Note ASummary of Significant Accounting Policies (Continued)
Comprehensive Income. Comprehensive income includes net income and certain other items that are recorded directly to Stockholders Equity. The Companys only source of other comprehensive income is foreign currency translation adjustments. The components of comprehensive income, net of tax, are as follows (in thousands):
Three Months Ended June 30, |
Six Months Ended June 30, |
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2011 | 2010 | 2011 | 2010 | |||||||||||||
Net income |
$ | 36,425 | $ | 12,181 | $ | 63,130 | $ | 20,656 | ||||||||
Translation adjustments |
3,581 | (9,753 | ) | 11,014 | (14,676 | ) | ||||||||||
Total comprehensive income |
$ | 40,006 | $ | 2,428 | $ | 74,144 | $ | 5,980 | ||||||||
Goodwill and Intangible Assets. Goodwill and intangible assets primarily consist of the cost of acquired companies in excess of the fair market value of their net tangible assets at the date of acquisition. Identifiable intangible assets are amortized over their lives, typically ranging from two to five years. Goodwill is not amortized, but is tested at least annually for impairment. The Company completed its annual goodwill impairment analysis as of June 30, 2011, and determined that no adjustment to the carrying value of goodwill was required.
Internal-use Software. The Company capitalizes direct costs incurred in the development of internal-use software. Amounts capitalized are reported as a component of computer software within property and equipment. Internal-use software development costs capitalized for the three months and the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, are reflected in the following table (in thousands):
Three Months Ended June 30, |
Six Months Ended June 30, |
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2011 | 2010 | 2011 | 2010 | |||||||||||||
Internal-use software development costs |
$ | 4,735 | $ | 2,933 | $ | 7,993 | $ | 3,961 |
Note BNew Accounting Pronouncements
Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures. In May 2011, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued authoritative guidance to achieve common fair value measurement and disclosure requirements in GAAP and international financial reporting standards (IFRS). The amendments explain how to measure fair value and will improve the comparability of fair value measurement presented and disclosed in financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP and IFRS. This authoritative guidance is to be applied prospectively and is effective during interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011. The Company does not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a material effect on its Financial Statements.
Comprehensive Income. In June 2011, the FASB issued authoritative guidance which allows an entity the option to present the total of comprehensive income, the components of net income, and the components of other comprehensive income either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements. This authoritative guidance eliminates the option to present the components of other comprehensive income as part of the statement of changes in stockholders equity. This authoritative guidance is to be applied retrospectively and is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2011. Except for presentation requirements, the Company does not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a material effect on its Financial Statements.
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ROBERT HALF INTERNATIONAL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)(Continued)
June 30, 2011
Note COther Current Assets
Other current assets consisted of the following (in thousands):
June 30, 2011 |
December 31, 2010 |
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Deposits in trusts for employee benefits and retirement plans |
$ | 85,872 | $ | 82,335 | ||||
Other |
53,718 | 59,126 | ||||||
$ | 139,590 | $ | 141,461 | |||||
Note DGoodwill
The following table sets forth the activity in goodwill from December 31, 2010, through June 30, 2011 (in thousands):
Goodwill | ||||
Balance as of December 31, 2010 |
$ | 189,787 | ||
Translation adjustments |
702 | |||
Balance as of June 30, 2011 |
$ | 190,489 | ||
Note EProperty and Equipment, Net
Property and equipment consisted of the following (in thousands):
June 30, 2011 |
December 31, 2010 |
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Computer hardware |
$ | 119,800 | $ | 115,518 | ||||
Computer software |
245,527 | 232,657 | ||||||
Furniture and equipment |
115,595 | 115,730 | ||||||
Leasehold improvements |
117,889 | 116,241 | ||||||
Other |
15,142 | 14,716 | ||||||
Property and equipment, cost |
613,953 | 594,862 | ||||||
Accumulated depreciation |
(506,653 | ) | (491,211 | ) | ||||
Property and equipment, net |
$ | 107,300 | $ | 103,651 | ||||
Note FAccrued Payroll Costs and Retirement Obligations
Accrued payroll costs and retirement obligations consisted of the following (in thousands):
June 30, 2011 |
December 31, 2010 |
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Payroll and benefits |
$ | 176,670 | $ | 153,329 | ||||
Employee retirement obligations |
83,283 | 80,716 | ||||||
Workers compensation |
24,992 | 24,136 | ||||||
Payroll taxes |
38,708 | 56,466 | ||||||
$ | 323,653 | $ | 314,647 | |||||
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ROBERT HALF INTERNATIONAL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)(Continued)
June 30, 2011
Note FAccrued Payroll Costs and Retirement Obligations (Continued)
Included in employee retirement obligations is the following (in thousands):
June 30, 2011 |
December 31, 2010 |
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Deferred compensation plan and other benefits related to the Companys Chief Executive Officer |
$ | 69,761 | $ | 67,891 |
Note GCommitments and Contingencies
On September 10, 2004, Plaintiff Mark Laffitte, on behalf of himself and a putative class of salaried Account Executives and Staffing Managers, filed a complaint in California Superior Court naming the Company and three of its wholly owned subsidiaries as Defendants. The complaint alleges that salaried Account Executives and Staffing Managers based in California have been misclassified under California law as exempt employees and seeks an unspecified amount for unpaid overtime pay alleged to be due to them had they been paid as non-exempt hourly employees. In addition, the Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount for statutory penalties for alleged violations of the California Labor Code arising from the alleged misclassification of these employees as exempt employees. On September 18, 2006, the Court issued an order certifying a class with respect to claims for alleged unpaid overtime pay and related statutory penalties but denied certification with respect to claims relating to meal periods and rest time breaks. The Court has stayed the litigation until a decision by the California Supreme Court in a case titled Pellegrino, et al. v. Robert Half International Inc. As previously disclosed, the Company believes that Pellegrino is not a material pending legal proceeding. However, rulings by the California Supreme Court in Pellegrino or in Harris v. Superior Court, a case unrelated to the Company, may have a material adverse bearing on the Companys position in this litigation. At this stage of the litigation, it is not feasible to predict the outcome of or a range of loss, should a loss occur, from this proceeding, and accordingly, no amounts have been provided in the accompanying financial statements. The Company believes it has meritorious defenses to the allegations, and the Company intends to continue to vigorously defend against the litigation.
On February 23, 2011, Plaintiff Isabel Apolinario, on behalf of herself and a putative class of salaried Account Executives and Staffing Managers, filed a complaint in California Superior Court naming the Company and three of its wholly owned subsidiaries as Defendants. The complaint alleges that salaried Account Executives and Staffing Managers based in California have been misclassified under California law as exempt employees and seeks an unspecified amount for unpaid overtime pay alleged to be due to them had they been paid as non-exempt hourly employees. In addition, the Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount for statutory penalties for alleged violations of the California Labor Code arising from the alleged misclassification of these employees as exempt employees. The Court has stayed this case until decisions by the California Supreme Court in the Pellegrino and Harris cases referenced in the first paragraph of this Note G. Rulings by the California Supreme Court in Pellegrino or Harris may have a material adverse bearing on the Companys position in this litigation. At this stage of the litigation, it is not feasible to predict the outcome of or a range of loss, should a loss occur, from this proceeding, and accordingly, no amounts have been provided in the Companys financial statements. The Company believes it has meritorious defenses to the allegations in this case, and the Company intends to vigorously defend against the litigation.
On September 24, 2007, Plaintiff Van Williamson, on behalf of himself and a putative class of salaried Account Executives and Staffing Managers, filed a complaint in California Superior Court naming the Company and three of its wholly owned subsidiaries as Defendants. The complaint alleges that salaried Account Executives
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ROBERT HALF INTERNATIONAL INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)(Continued)
June 30, 2011
Note GCommitments and Contingencies (Continued)
and Staffing Managers based in California were not provided meal periods, paid rest periods, and accurate itemized wage statements. It seeks one hour of wages for each employee for each meal and rest period missed during the statutory liability period. It also seeks an unspecified amount for statutory penalties for alleged violations of the California Labor Code arising from the alleged failure to provide the meal and rest periods and accurate itemized wage statements. The allegations in the complaint are substantially similar to the allegations included in the complaint filed by Mark Laffitte described above. The Court stayed the litigation pending the California Supreme Courts decisions in two cases unrelated to the Company: Brinker Restaurant Corp. v. Superior Court and Harris, a case referenced in the first paragraph of this Note G. A ruling in the Harris case, the Brinker case, and/or the Pellegrino case referenced in the first paragraph of this Note G, may have a material adverse bearing on the Companys position in this litigation. At this stage of the litigation, it is not feasible to predict the outcome of or a range of loss, should a loss occur, from this proceeding, and accordingly, no amounts have been provided in the accompanying financial statements. The Company believes it has meritorious defenses to the allegations, and the Company intends to continue to vigorously defend against the litigation.
On April 23, 2010, Plaintiffs David Opalinski and James McCabe, on behalf of themselves and a putative class of similarly situated Staffing Managers, filed a Complaint in the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey naming the Company and one of its subsidiaries as Defendants. The Complaint alleges that salaried Staffing Managers located throughout the U.S. have been misclassified as exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Acts overtime pay requirements. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount for unpaid overtime on behalf of themselves and the class they purport to represent. Plaintiffs also seek an unspecified amount for statutory penalties, attorneys fees and other damages. At this stage of the litigation, it is not feasible to predict the outcome of or a range of loss, should a loss occur, from this proceeding and, accordingly, no amounts have been provided in the Companys financial statements. The Company believes it has meritorious defenses to the allegations, and the Company intends to vigorously defend against the litigation.
On May 13, 2011, Plaintiff Michael Merchant filed a complaint in California Superior Court naming a division of the Company as a Defendant. The complaint alleges certain technical violations of the California Labor Code regarding the presentation formatting of wage statements of certain current and former hourly employees and seeks an unspecified amount for penalties, attorneys fees, costs and expenses. The plaintiff seeks to pursue these allegations in two representative capacities: (1) as the representative of a class seeking certain statutory penalties and requiring court certification to proceed; and (2) separately, as a private attorney general seeking certain civil penalties and requiring no court certification to proceed. At this stage of the litigation, it is not feasible to predict the outcome of or a range of loss, should a loss occur, from this proceeding, and accordingly, no amounts have been provided in the accompanying financial statements. The Company believes it has meritorious defenses to the allegations, and the Company intends to continue to vigorously defend against the litigation.
The Company is involved in a number of other lawsuits arising in the ordinary course of business. While management does not expect any of these other matters to have a material adverse effect on the Companys results of operations, financial position or cash flows, litigation is subject to certain inherent uncertainties.
Legal costs associated with the resolution of claims, lawsuits and other contingencies are expensed as incurred.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)(Continued)
June 30, 2011
Note HStockholders Equity
Stock Repurchase Program. As of June 30, 2011, the Company is authorized to repurchase, from time to time, up to 8.4 million additional shares of the Companys common stock on the open market or in privately negotiated transactions, depending on market conditions. The number and the cost of common stock shares repurchased during the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, are reflected in the following table (in thousands):
Six Months
Ended June 30, |
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2011 | 2010 | |||||||
Common stock repurchased (in shares) |
2,958 | 2,486 | ||||||
Common stock repurchased |
$ | 85,851 | $ | 65,569 |
Additional stock repurchases were made in connection with employee stock plans, whereby Company shares were tendered by employees for the payment of exercise price and applicable statutory withholding taxes. Repurchases of shares are funded with cash generated from operations. The number and the cost of employee stock plan repurchases made during the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, are reflected in the following table (in thousands):
Six Months
Ended June 30, |
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2011 | 2010 | |||||||
Employee stock plan repurchased (in shares) |
193 | 240 | ||||||
Employee stock plan repurchased |
$ | 5,694 | $ | 6,192 |
The repurchased shares are held in treasury and are presented as if constructively retired. Treasury stock is accounted for using the cost method. Treasury stock activity for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010 (consisting of stock option exercises and the purchase of shares for the treasury) is presented in the unaudited Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders Equity.
Cash Dividends. The Companys Board of Directors may at their discretion declare and pay dividends upon the shares of the Companys stock either out of the Companys retained earnings or capital surplus. The cash dividends declared during the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, are reflected in the following table:
Six Months Ended June 30, |
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2011 | 2010 | |||||||
Cash dividends declared per share |
$ | .28 | $ | .26 |
Repurchases of shares and issuances of cash dividends are applied first to the extent of retained earnings and any remaining amounts are applied to capital surplus. As a result, the Company had no retained earnings as of June 30, 2011 and December 31, 2010.
Note IStock Plans
Under various stock plans, officers, employees and outside directors have received or may receive grants of restricted stock, stock units, stock appreciation rights or options to purchase common stock. Grants have been made at the discretion of the Committees of the Board of Directors. Grants generally vest over four years. Shares offered under the plan are authorized but unissued shares or treasury shares.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)(Continued)
June 30, 2011
Note IStock Plans (Continued)
Options currently outstanding under the plans have an exercise price equal to the fair market value of the Companys common stock at the date of grant and consist of non-statutory stock options under the Internal Revenue Code, and generally have a term of 10 years.
Recipients of restricted stock do not pay any cash consideration to the Company for the shares, have the right to vote all shares subject to such grant, and for grants made prior to July 28, 2009, receive all dividends with respect to such shares on the dividend payment dates, whether or not the shares have vested as long as any performance condition has been met. Restricted stock grants made on or after July 28, 2009, contain forfeitable rights to dividends. Dividends for these grants are accrued on the dividend payment dates but are not paid until the shares vest, and dividends accrued for shares that ultimately do not vest are forfeited. Recipients of stock units do not pay any cash consideration for the units, do not have the right to vote, and do not receive dividends with respect to such units. Compensation expense for restricted stock and stock units is generally recognized on a straight-line basis over the vesting period, based on the stocks fair market value on the grant date. For restricted stock grants issued with performance conditions, compensation expense is recognized over each vesting tranche.
Note JNet Income Per Share
The calculation of net income per share for the three and six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, is reflected in the following table (in thousands, except per share amounts):
Three Months
Ended June 30, |
Six Months
Ended June 30, |
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2011 | 2010 | 2011 | 2010 | |||||||||||||
Basic net income per share: |
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Net income |
$ | 36,425 | $ | 12,181 | $ | 63,130 | $ | 20,656 | ||||||||
Income allocated to participating securitiesbasic |
537 | 521 | 939 | 1,370 | ||||||||||||
Net income available to common stockholdersbasic |
$ | 35,888 | $ | 11,660 | $ | 62,191 | $ | 19,286 | ||||||||
Basic weighted average shares |
141,286 | 143,100 | 141,966 | 143,667 | ||||||||||||
Basic net income per share |
$ | .25 | $ | .08 | $ | .44 | $ | .13 | ||||||||
Diluted net income per share: |
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Net income |
$ | 36,425 | $ | 12,181 | $ | 63,130 | $ | 20,656 | ||||||||
Income allocated to participating securitiesdiluted |
535 | 521 | 936 | 1,370 | ||||||||||||
Net income available to common stockholdersdiluted |
$ | 35,890 | $ | 11,660 | $ | 62,194 | $ | 19,286 | ||||||||
Basic weighted average shares |
141,286 | 143,100 | 141,966 | 143,667 | ||||||||||||
Dilutive effect of potential common shares |
1,299 | 1,231 | 1,391 | 1,332 | ||||||||||||
Diluted weighted average shares |
142,585 | 144,331 | 143,357 | 144,999 | ||||||||||||
Diluted net income per share |
$ | .25 | $ | .08 | $ | .43 | $ | .13 |
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)(Continued)
June 30, 2011
Note JNet Income Per Share (Continued)
Potential common shares include the dilutive effect of stock options, unvested performance-based restricted stock, restricted stock which contain forfeitable rights to dividends, and stock units. The weighted average diluted common shares outstanding for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, excludes the effect of the following (in thousands):
Three Months Ended June 30, |
Six Months Ended June 30, |
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2011 | 2010 | 2011 | 2010 | |||||||||||||
Total number of anti-dilutive potential common shares |
803 | 761 | 664 | 551 |
Employee stock options will have a dilutive effect under the treasury method only when the respective periods average market value of the Companys common stock exceeds the exercise proceeds. Under the treasury method, exercise proceeds include the amount the employee must pay for exercising stock options, the amount of compensation cost for future service that the Company has not yet recognized, and the amount of tax benefits that would be recorded in capital surplus, if the options were exercised and the stock units and performance-based restricted stock had vested.
Note KBusiness Segments
The Company, which aggregates its operating segments based on the nature of services, has three reportable segments: temporary and consultant staffing, permanent placement staffing, and risk consulting and internal audit services. The temporary and consultant segment provides specialized staffing in the accounting and finance, administrative and office, information technology, legal, advertising, marketing and web design fields. The permanent placement segment provides full-time personnel in the accounting, finance, administrative and office, and information technology fields. The risk consulting segment provides business and technology risk consulting and internal audit services.
The accounting policies of the segments are set forth in Note ASummary of Significant Accounting Policies. The Company evaluates performance based on income or loss from operations before net interest income, intangible amortization expense, and income taxes.
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NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)(Continued)
June 30, 2011
Note KBusiness Segments (Continued)
The following table provides a reconciliation of revenue and operating income (loss) by reportable segment to consolidated results (in thousands):
Three Months
Ended June 30, |
Six Months
Ended June 30, |
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2011 | 2010 | 2011 | 2010 | |||||||||||||
Net service revenues |
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Temporary and consultant staffing |
$ | 752,369 | $ | 619,797 | $ | 1,467,051 | $ | 1,218,483 | ||||||||
Permanent placement staffing |
80,663 | 56,133 | 148,267 | 104,772 | ||||||||||||
Risk consulting and internal audit services |
104,934 | 93,160 | 203,517 | 183,008 | ||||||||||||
$ | 937,966 | $ | 769,090 | $ | 1,818,835 | $ | 1,506,263 | |||||||||
Operating income (loss) |
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Temporary and consultant staffing |
$ | 46,241 | $ | 23,571 | $ | 84,311 | $ | 40,517 | ||||||||
Permanent placement staffing |
13,875 | 5,540 | 21,742 | 8,656 | ||||||||||||
Risk consulting and internal audit services |
970 | (6,772 | ) | (564 | ) | (14,374 | ) | |||||||||
61,086 | 22,339 | 105,489 | 34,799 | |||||||||||||
Amortization of intangible assets |
40 | 46 | 79 | 315 | ||||||||||||
Interest income, net |
(238 | ) | (94 | ) | (450 | ) | (168 | ) | ||||||||
Income before income taxes |
$ | 61,284 | $ | 22,387 | $ | 105,860 | $ | 34,652 | ||||||||
Note LSubsequent Events
On July 27, 2011, the Company announced the following:
Quarterly dividend per share |
$.14 | |||
Declaration date |
7/27/2011 | |||
Record date |
8/25/2011 | |||
Payment date |
9/15/2011 |
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ITEM 2. | Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations |
Certain information contained in Managements Discussion and Analysis and in other parts of this report may be deemed forward-looking statements regarding events and financial trends that may affect the Companys future operating results or financial positions. These statements may be identified by words such as estimate, forecast, project, plan, intend, believe, expect, anticipate, or variations or negatives thereof or by similar or comparable words or phrases. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the following: the global financial and economic situation; changes in levels of unemployment and other economic conditions in the United States or foreign countries where the Company does business, or in particular regions or industries; reduction in the supply of candidates for temporary employment or the Companys ability to attract candidates; the entry of new competitors into the marketplace or expansion by existing competitors; the ability of the Company to maintain existing client relationships and attract new clients in the context of changing economic or competitive conditions; the impact of competitive pressures, including any change in the demand for the Companys services, on the Companys ability to maintain its margins; the possibility of the Company incurring liability for its activities, including the activities of its temporary employees, or for events impacting its temporary employees on clients premises; the possibility that adverse publicity could impact the Companys ability to attract and retain clients and candidates; the success of the Company in attracting, training, and retaining qualified management personnel and other staff employees; the Companys ability to comply with governmental regulations affecting personnel services businesses in particular or employer/employee relationships in general; whether there will be ongoing demand for Sarbanes-Oxley or other regulatory compliance services; the Companys reliance on short-term contracts for a significant percentage of its business; litigation relating to prior or current transactions or activities, including litigation that may be disclosed from time to time in the Companys SEC filings; the ability of the Company to manage its international operations and comply with foreign laws and regulations; the impact of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; the possibility that the additional costs the Company will incur as a result of health care reform legislation may have a material adverse effect on the Companys profit margins or the demand for the Companys services; the possibility that the Companys computer and communications hardware and software systems could be damaged or their service interrupted; and the possibility that the Company may fail to maintain adequate financial and management controls and as a result suffer errors in its financial reporting. Additionally, with respect to Protiviti, other risks and uncertainties include the fact that future success will depend on its ability to retain employees and attract clients; there can be no assurance that there will be ongoing demand for Sarbanes-Oxley or other regulatory compliance services; failure to produce projected revenues could adversely affect financial results; and there is the possibility of involvement in litigation relating to prior or current transactions or activities. Because long-term contracts are not a significant part of the Companys business, future results cannot be reliably predicted by considering past trends or extrapolating past results.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
As described below, the Companys most critical accounting policies and estimates are those that involve subjective decisions or assessments.
Goodwill Impairment. The Company assesses the impairment of goodwill annually in the second quarter, or more often if events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable in accordance with Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) authoritative guidance. The Company completed its annual goodwill impairment analysis as of June 30, 2011, and determined that no adjustment to the carrying value of goodwill was required.
FASB authoritative guidance requires a two-step approach for determining goodwill impairment. In the first step the Company determines the fair value of each reporting unit utilizing a present value technique derived from a discounted cash flow methodology. For purposes of this assessment the Companys reporting units are its lines of business. The fair value of the reporting unit is then compared to its carrying value. If the fair value of
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the reporting unit exceeds the carrying value of the net assets assigned to that unit, goodwill is not impaired and no further testing is performed. The second step under the FASB guidance is contingent upon the results of the first step. To the extent a reporting units carrying value exceeds its fair value, an indication exists that the reporting units goodwill may be impaired and the Company must perform a second more detailed impairment assessment. The second step involves allocating the reporting units fair value to its net assets in order to determine the implied fair value of the reporting units goodwill as of the assessment date. The implied fair value of the reporting units goodwill is then compared to the carrying amount of goodwill to quantify an impairment charge as of the assessment date.
The Companys reporting units are Accountemps, Robert Half Finance & Accounting, OfficeTeam, Robert Half Technology, Robert Half Management Resources and Protiviti, which had goodwill balances at June 30, 2011, of $127.7 million, $26.6 million, $0.0 million, $7.3 million, $0.0 million and $28.8 million, respectively, totaling $190.4 million. There were no changes to the Companys reporting units or to the allocations of goodwill by reporting unit through June 30, 2011.
The goodwill impairment assessment is based upon a discounted cash flow analysis. The estimate of future cash flows is based upon, among other things, a discount rate and certain assumptions about expected future operating performance. The discount rate for all reporting units was determined by management based on estimates of risk free interest rates, beta and market risk premiums. The discount rate used was compared to the rate published in various third party research reports, which indicated that the rate was within a range of reasonableness. The primary assumptions related to future operating performance include revenue growth rates and profitability levels. In addition, the impairment assessment requires that management make certain judgments in allocating shared assets and liabilities to the balance sheets of the reporting units. Solely for purposes of establishing inputs for the fair value calculations described above related to its annual goodwill impairment testing, the Company made the following assumptions. The Company assumed that year-to-date trends would continue for all reporting units through 2011, using unique assumptions for each reporting unit. In addition, the Company applied profitability assumptions consistent with each reporting units historical trends at various revenue levels and, for year 2013 and beyond, used a 5% growth factor to calculate the terminal value at the end of ten years for each unit. This rate is comparable to the Companys most recent ten-year annual compound revenue growth rate. In its most recent calculation, the Company used a 9.5% discount rate, which is slightly lower than the 9.6% discount rate used for the Companys test during the second quarter of 2010.
In order to evaluate the sensitivity of the fair value calculations on the goodwill impairment test, the Company applied hypothetical decreases to the fair values of each reporting unit. The Company determined that hypothetical decreases in fair value of at least 70% would be required before any reporting unit would have a carrying value in excess of its fair value.
Given the current economic environment and the uncertainties regarding the impact on the Companys business, there can be no assurance that the Companys estimates and assumptions regarding the duration of the ongoing economic downturn, or the period or strength of recovery, made for purposes of the Companys goodwill impairment testing will prove to be accurate predictions of the future. If the Companys assumptions regarding forecasted revenue or profitability growth rates of certain reporting units are not achieved, the Company may be required to recognize goodwill impairment charges in future periods. It is not possible at this time to determine if any such future impairment charge would result or, if it does, whether such charge would be material.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures. In May 2011, the FASB issued authoritative guidance to achieve common fair value measurement and disclosure requirements in accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP) and international financial reporting standards (IFRS). The amendments explain how to measure fair value and will improve the comparability of fair value measurement
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presented and disclosed in financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP and IFRS. This authoritative guidance is to be applied prospectively and is effective during interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2011. The Company does not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a material effect on its Financial Statements.
Comprehensive Income. In June 2011, the FASB issued authoritative guidance which allows an entity the option to present the total of comprehensive income, the components of net income, and the components of other comprehensive income either in a single continuous statement of comprehensive income or in two separate but consecutive statements. This authoritative guidance eliminates the option to present the components of other comprehensive income as part of the statement of changes in stockholders equity. This authoritative guidance is to be applied retrospectively and is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2011. Except for presentation requirements, the Company does not expect the adoption of this guidance to have a material effect on its Financial Statements.
Results of Operations
Demand for the Companys temporary and permanent placement staffing services and risk consulting and internal audit services is largely dependent upon general economic and labor market conditions both domestically and abroad. Correspondingly, results of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2011, were positively impacted by improving global economic conditions. Because of the inherent difficulty in predicting economic trends and the absence of material long-term contracts in any of our business units, future demand for the Companys services cannot be forecasted with certainty. We expect total Company results to continue to be impacted by general macroeconomic conditions in 2011.
The Companys temporary and permanent placement staffing services business has more than 350 offices in 42 states, the District of Columbia and 19 foreign countries, while Protiviti has more than 60 offices in 23 states and 14 foreign countries.
Because fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates have an impact on the Companys results, the Company provides selected growth percentages below on a constant-currency basis. Constant-currency percentages are calculated using as-reported amounts which have been retranslated using foreign currency exchange rates from the prior years comparable period.
Three months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010
Revenues. The Companys revenues were $938 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011, increasing by 22% compared to $769 million for the three months ended June 30, 2010. Revenues from foreign operations represented 31% of total revenues for three months ended June 30, 2011, compared to 28% for the three months ended June 30, 2010. The Company analyzes its revenues for three reportable segments: temporary and consultant staffing, permanent placement staffing, and risk consulting and internal audit services. In the second quarter of 2011, revenues for all three of the Companys reportable segments were up compared to the second quarter of 2010. Contributing factors for each reportable segment are discussed below in further detail.
Temporary and consultant staffing services revenues were $752 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011, increasing by 21% compared to revenues of $620 million for the three months ended June 30, 2010. On a constant-currency basis, temporary and consultant staffing services revenues increased 18% for the second quarter of 2011 compared to the second quarter of 2010. In the U.S., revenues in the second quarter of 2011 increased 16% compared to the second quarter of 2010. On a constant-currency basis, the Companys revenues from foreign operations increased 21% in the second quarter of 2011 compared to the second quarter of 2010.
Permanent placement staffing revenues were $81 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011, increasing by 44% compared to revenues of $56 million for the three months ended June 30, 2010. On a constant-currency basis, permanent placement revenues increased 37% for the second quarter of 2011 compared
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to the second quarter of 2010. In the U.S., revenues in the second quarter of 2011 increased 44% compared to the second quarter of 2010. Historically, demand for permanent placement services is even more sensitive to economic and labor market conditions than demand for temporary and consulting staffing services and this is expected to continue. On a constant-currency basis, the Companys revenues from foreign operations increased 30% in the second quarter of 2011 compared to the second quarter of 2010.
Risk consulting and internal audit services revenues were $105 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011, increasing by 13% compared to revenues of $93 million for the three months ended June 30, 2010. On a constant-currency basis, risk consulting and internal audit services revenues increased 10% for the second quarter of 2011 compared to the second quarter of 2010. Contributing to the increase were the improved economic conditions in U.S. In the U.S., revenues in the second quarter of 2011 increased 12% compared to the second quarter of 2010. On a constant-currency basis, the Companys revenues from foreign operations increased 4% in the second quarter of 2011 compared to the second quarter of 2010.
Gross Margin. The Companys gross margin dollars were $372 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011, increasing by 28% compared to $290 million for the three months ended June 30, 2010. In the second quarter of 2011, gross margin dollars for all three of the Companys reportable segments were up compared to the second quarter of 2010. Gross margin as a percentage of revenues increased for the Companys temporary and consultant staffing services segment and for the risk consulting and internal audit services division on a year-over-year basis. Contributing factors for each reportable segment are discussed below in further detail.
Gross margin dollars from the Companys temporary and consultant staffing services represent revenues less direct costs of services, which consist of payroll, payroll taxes and insurance costs for temporary employees, and reimbursable expenses. Gross margin dollars for the Companys temporary and consultant staffing services division were $263 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011, increasing by 25% compared to $212 million for the three months ended June 30, 2010. On a constant-currency basis, temporary and consultant staffing services gross margin dollars increased 21% for the second quarter of 2011 compared to the second quarter of 2010. As a percentage of revenues, gross margin for temporary and consultant staffing services was 35.0% in the second quarter of 2011, up from 34.1% in the second quarter of 2010. The higher temporary and consultant gross margin percentage is primarily the result of higher bill rates and higher conversion revenues. Conversion revenues are earned when a temporary position converts to a permanent position. As there are no direct costs related to conversion revenues, the gross margin percentage is favorably impacted as the mix of conversion revenues increase.
Gross margin dollars from permanent placement staffing services represent revenues less reimbursable expenses. Gross margin dollars for the Companys permanent placement staffing division were $81 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011, increasing by 44% compared to $56 million for the three months ended June 30, 2010. On a constant-currency basis, permanent placement gross margin dollars increased 37% for the second quarter of 2011 compared to the second quarter of 2010. Because reimbursable expenses for permanent placement staffing services are de minimis, the increase in gross margin dollars is substantially explained by the increase in revenues previously discussed.
Gross margin dollars for risk consulting and internal audit services represent revenues less direct costs of services, which consist primarily of professional staff payroll, payroll taxes, insurance costs and reimbursable expenses. Gross margin dollars for the Companys risk consulting and internal audit division were $28 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011, increasing by 26% compared to $22 million for the three months ended June 30, 2010. On a constant-currency basis, risk consulting and internal audit gross margin dollars increased 24% for the second quarter of 2011 compared to the second quarter of 2010. As a percentage of revenues, gross margin for risk consulting and internal audit services was 26.9% in the second quarter of 2011, up from 24.0% in the second quarter of 2010. The year-over-year margin increase is primarily due to leverage gained from higher revenues, coupled with higher staff utilization levels.
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Selling, General and Administrative Expenses. The Companys selling, general and administrative expenses were $311 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011, increasing by 16% compared to $268 million for the three months ended June 30, 2010. As a percentage of revenues, the Companys selling, general and administrative expenses were 33.2% for the second quarter of 2011, down from 34.8% for the second quarter of 2010. For the second quarter of 2011 compared to the second quarter of 2010, selling, general and administrative expenses increased for the Companys temporary and consultant staffing services and permanent placement staffing divisions and decreased for the Companys risk consulting and internal audit services division. Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenues decreased for all three of the Companys reportable segments in the second quarter of 2011 compared to the second quarter of 2010. Contributing factors for each reportable segment are discussed below in further detail.
Selling, general and administrative expenses for the Companys temporary and consultant staffing services division were $217 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011, up 16% from $188 million for the three months ended June 30, 2010. As a percentage of revenues, selling, general and administrative expenses for temporary and consultant staffing services were 28.9% in the second quarter of 2011, down from 30.3% in the second quarter of 2010. For the second quarter of 2011 compared to the second quarter of 2010, the decrease in selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenue is primarily due to the higher operating leverage obtained by higher revenues.
Selling, general and administrative expenses for the Companys permanent placement staffing division were $67 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011, increasing by 32% compared to $51 million for the three months ended June 30, 2010. As a percentage of revenues, selling, general and administrative expenses for permanent placement staffing services were 82.7% in the second quarter of 2011, down from 90.1% in the second quarter of 2010. For the second quarter of 2011 compared to the second quarter of 2010, improved leverage in general and administrative expenses, as a result of higher revenue, drove the overall decrease as a percentage of revenues.
Selling, general and administrative expenses for the Companys risk consulting and internal audit services division were $27 million for the three months ended June 30, 2011, decreasing by 6% compared to $29 million for the three months ended June 30, 2010. As a percentage of revenues, selling, general and administrative expenses for risk consulting and internal audit services were 26.0% in the second quarter of 2011, down from 31.2% compared to the second quarter of 2010. For the second quarter of 2011 compared to the second quarter of 2010, the decrease in selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenue is primarily due to lower variable overhead and fixed overhead.
Operating Income. The Companys total operating income was $61 million, or 6.5% of revenues, for the three months ended June 30, 2011, increasing by 173% from $22 million, or 2.9% of revenues, for the three months ended June 30, 2010. For the Companys temporary and consultant staffing services division, operating income was $46 million, or 6.1% of applicable revenues, up from $24 million, or 3.8% of applicable revenues, in the second quarter of 2010. For the Companys permanent placement staffing division, operating income was $14 million, or 17.2% of applicable revenues, up from an operating income of $5 million, or 9.9% of applicable revenues, in the second quarter of 2010. For the Companys risk consulting and internal audit services division, operating income was $1 million, or 0.9% of applicable revenues, up from an operating loss of $7 million, or negative 7.3% of applicable revenues, in the second quarter of 2010.
Provision for income taxes. The provision for income taxes was 41% and 46%, as a percentage of income before income taxes, for the three months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively. The decrease is due primarily to the impact of permanent non-deductible tax items, which became less significant relative to the Companys improved financial results.
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Six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010
Revenues. The Companys revenues were $1.8 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2011, increasing by 21% compared to $1.5 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2010. Revenues from foreign operations represented 31% and 29% of total revenues for the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively. The Company analyzes its revenues for three reportable segments: temporary and consultant staffing, permanent placement staffing and risk consulting and internal audit services. In the first half of 2011, revenues for all three of the Companys reportable segments were up compared to the first half of 2010. Contributing factors for each reportable segment are discussed below in further detail.
Temporary and consultant staffing services revenues were $1.5 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2011, increasing by 20% compared to revenues of $1.2 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2010. On a constant-currency basis, temporary and consultant staffing services revenues increased 18% for the first half of 2011 compared to the first half of 2010. In the U.S., revenues in the first half of 2011 increased 17% compared to the first half of 2010. For the Companys foreign operations, constant-currency revenues in the first half of 2011 increased 22% compared to the first half of 2010.
Permanent placement revenues were $148 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011, increasing by 42% compared to revenues of $105 million for the six months ended June 30, 2010. On a constant-currency basis, permanent placement revenues increased 37% for the first half of 2011 compared to the first half of 2010. In the U.S., revenues in the first half of 2011 increased 44% compared to the first half of 2010. Historically, demand for permanent placement services is even more sensitive to economic and labor market conditions than demand for temporary and consulting staffing services and this is expected to continue. For the Companys foreign operations, constant-currency revenues in the first half of 2011 increased 30% compared to the first half of 2010.
Risk consulting and internal audit services revenues were $204 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011, increasing by 11% compared to revenues of $183 million for the six months ended June 30, 2010. On a constant-currency basis, risk consulting and internal audit services revenues increased 9% for the first half of 2011 compared to the first half of 2010. Contributing to the increase was higher demand in U.S. In the U.S., revenues in the first half of 2011 increased 12% compared to the first half of 2010. For the Companys foreign operations, constant-currency revenues in the first half of 2011 increased 2% compared to the first half of 2010.
Gross Margin. The Companys gross margin dollars were $710 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011, up from $558 million for the six months ended June 30, 2010. For the first half of 2011 compared to the first half of 2010, gross margin dollars increased for all three of the Companys reportable segments. Gross margin as a percentage of revenues increased for the Companys temporary and consultant staffing services division and increased for the risk consulting and internal audit services division on a year-over-year basis. Contributing factors for each reportable segment are discussed below in further detail.
Gross margin dollars from the Companys temporary and consultant staffing services represent revenues less direct costs of services, which consist of payroll, payroll taxes and insurance costs for temporary employees, and reimbursable expenses. Gross margin dollars for the Companys temporary and consultant staffing services division were $509 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011, increasing by 23% compared to $412 million for the six months ended June 30, 2010. On a constant-currency basis, temporary and consultant staffing services gross margin dollars increased 21% for the first half of 2011 compared to the first half of 2010. As a percentage of revenues, gross margin for temporary and consultant staffing services was 34.7% in the first half of 2011, up from 33.9% in the first half of 2010. The year over year gross margin improvement was driven by higher pay/bill spreads and higher conversion revenues. Pay/bill spreads represent the differential between wages paid to temporary employees and amounts billed to clients. Conversion revenues are earned when a temporary position converts to a permanent position. As there are no direct costs related to conversion revenues, the gross margin percentage is favorably impacted as the mix of conversion revenues increase.
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Gross margin dollars from permanent placement staffing services represent revenues less reimbursable expenses. Gross margin dollars for the Companys permanent placement staffing division were $148 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011, increasing by 42% compared to $105 million for the six months ended June 30, 2010. On a constant-currency basis, permanent placement gross margin dollars increased 37% for the first half of 2011 compared to the first half of 2010. Because reimbursable expenses for permanent placement staffing services are de minimis, the increase in gross margin dollars is substantially explained by the increase in revenues previously discussed.
Gross margin dollars for risk consulting and internal audit services represent revenues less direct costs of services, which consist primarily of professional staff payroll, payroll taxes, insurance costs and reimbursable expenses. Gross margin dollars for the Companys risk consulting and internal audit division were $53 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011, increasing by 30% compared to $41 million for the six months ended June 30, 2010. On a constant-currency basis, risk consulting and internal audit gross margin dollars increased 28% for the first half of 2011 compared to the first half of 2010. As a percentage of revenues, gross margin for risk consulting and internal audit services was 26.1% in for the first half of 2011, up from 22.3% in the first half of 2010. The year-over-year margin increase is primarily due to higher revenue, coupled with higher staff utilization levels.
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses. The Companys selling, general and administrative expenses were $605 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011, increasing by 16% compared to $523 million for the six months ended June 30, 2010. As a percentage of revenues, the Companys selling, general and administrative expenses were 33.3% for the first half of 2011, down from 34.7% for the first half of 2010. For the first half of 2011 compared to the first half of 2010, selling, general and administrative expenses increased for the Companys temporary and consultant staffing services and permanent placement staffing divisions and decreased for the Companys risk consulting and internal audit services division. Selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenues decreased for all three of the Companys reportable segments in the first half of 2011 compared to the first half of 2010. Contributing factors for each reportable segment are discussed below in further detail.
Selling, general and administrative expenses for the Companys temporary and consultant staffing services division were $425 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011, up 14% from $372 million for the six months ended June 30, 2010. As a percentage of revenues, selling, general and administrative expenses for temporary and consultant staffing services were 29.0% in the first half of 2011, down from 30.5% in the first half of 2010. For the first half of 2011 compared to the first half of 2010, the decrease in selling, general and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenue is primarily due to the higher operating leverage obtained by higher revenues.
Selling, general and administrative expenses for the Companys permanent placement staffing division were $126 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011, increasing by 32% compared to $96 million for the six months ended June 30, 2010. As a percentage of revenues, selling, general and administrative expenses for permanent placement staffing services were 85.3% in the first half of 2011, down from 91.7% in the first half of 2010. For the first half of 2011 compared to the first half of 2010, improved leverage in general and administrative expenses, as a result of higher revenue, drove the overall decrease as a percentage of revenues.
Selling, general and administrative expenses for the Companys risk consulting and internal audit services division were $54 million for the six months ended June 30, 2011, decreasing by 3% compared to $55 million for the six months ended June 30, 2010. As a percentage of revenues, selling, general and administrative expenses for risk consulting and internal audit services were 26.3% in the first half of 2011, down from 30.1% in the first half of 2010. For the first half of 2011 compared to the first half of 2010, decreases as a percentage of revenues for administration costs, fixed overhead and variable overhead drove the overall decrease.
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Operating Income. The Companys total operating income was $105 million, or 5.8% of revenues, for the six months ended June 30, 2011, increasing by 203% from $35 million, or 2.3% of revenues, for the six months ended June 30, 2010. For the Companys temporary and consultant staffing services division, operating income was $84 million, or 5.7% of applicable revenues, up from $40 million, or 3.3% of applicable revenues, in the first half of 2010. For the Companys permanent placement staffing division, operating income was $22 million, or 14.7% of applicable revenues, up from operating income of $9 million, or 8.3% of applicable revenues, in the first half of 2010. For the Companys risk consulting and internal audit services division, operating loss was $1 million, or negative 0.3% of applicable revenues, improving from an operating loss of $14 million, or negative 7.9% of applicable revenues, in the first half of 2010.
Provision for income taxes. As a percentage of income before income taxes, the provision for income taxes was 40% for both the six months ended June 30, 2011 and the six months ended June 30, 2010.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
The change in the Companys liquidity during the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, is primarily the net effect of funds generated by operations and the funds used for capital expenditures, repurchases of common stock and payment of dividends.
Cash and cash equivalents were $261 million and $290 million at June 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively. Operating activities provided $88 million during the six months ended June 30, 2011, which was more than offset by $31 million and $117 million of net cash used in investing activities and financing activities, respectively. Operating activities provided $51 million during the six months ended June 30, 2010, which was more than offset by $14 million and $104 million of net cash used in investing activities and financing activities, respectively.
Operating activitiesNet cash provided by operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2011, was comprised of net income of $63 million, adjusted for non-cash items of $46 million, and offset by changes in working capital of $21 million. Net cash provided by operating activities for the six months ended June 30, 2010, was composed of net income of $21 million, adjusted for non-cash items of $52 million, and net cash provided by changes in working capital of $22 million.
Investing activitiesCash used in investing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2011, was $31 million. This was comprised of capital expenditures of $28 million and deposits to trusts for employee benefits and retirement plans of $3 million. Cash used in investing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2010, was $14 million. This was composed of capital expenditures of $14 million.
Financing activitiesCash used in financing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2011, was $117 million. This included repurchases of $92 million in common stock and $40 million in cash dividends to stockholders, offset by proceeds of $14 million from exercises of stock options and $1 million in excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation. Cash used in financing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2010, was $104 million. This included repurchases of $72 million in common stock and $38 million in cash dividends to stockholders, offset by proceeds of $5 million from exercise of stock options and $1 million in excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation.
As of June 30, 2011, the Company is authorized to repurchase, from time to time, up to 8.4 million additional shares of the Companys common stock on the open market or in privately negotiated transactions, depending on market conditions. During the six months ended June 30, 2011 and 2010, the Company repurchased 3.0 million shares and 2.5 million shares of common stock on the open market for a total cost of $86 million and $66 million, respectively. Additional stock repurchases were made in connection with employee stock plans, whereby Company shares were tendered by employees for the payment of exercise price and applicable statutory withholding taxes. During both the six months ended June 30, 2011 and the six months ended June 30, 2010, such repurchases totaled 0.2 million shares, at a cost of $6 million. Repurchases of shares have been funded with cash generated from operations.
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The Companys working capital at June 30, 2011, included $261 million in cash and cash equivalents. The Companys working capital requirements relate primarily to accounts receivable. While there can be no assurances in this regard, the Company expects that internally generated cash will be sufficient to support the working capital needs of the Company, the Companys fixed payments, dividends, and other obligations on both a short- and long-term basis. However, continued or increased volatility and disruption in the global capital and credit markets could negatively impact the Companys business operations and therefore its liquidity and ability to meet working capital needs.
On July 27, 2011, the Company announced a quarterly dividend of $.14 per share to be paid to all shareholders of record as of August 25, 2011. The dividend will be paid on September 15, 2011.
ITEM 3. | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk |
The Company is exposed to the impact of foreign currency fluctuations. The Companys exposure to foreign currency exchange rates relates primarily to the Companys foreign subsidiaries. Exchange rates impact the U.S. dollar value of the Companys reported earnings, investments in its foreign subsidiaries, and the intercompany transactions with its foreign subsidiaries.
For the six months ended June 30, 2011, approximately 31% of the Companys revenues were generated outside of the U.S. These operations transact business in their functional currency. As a result, fluctuations in the value of foreign currencies against the U.S. dollar, particularly the Canadian dollar, British pound, and Euro, have an impact on the Companys reported results. Revenues and expenses denominated in foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the monthly average exchange rates prevailing during the period. Consequently, as the value of the U.S. dollar changes relative to the currencies of the Companys non-U.S. markets, the Companys reported results vary.
Fluctuations in currency exchange rates impact the U.S. dollar amount of the Companys stockholders equity. The assets and liabilities of the Companys non-U.S. subsidiaries are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rates in effect at period end. The resulting translation adjustments are recorded in stockholders equity as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income.
ITEM 4. | Controls and Procedures |
Management, including the Companys Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and the Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer, evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Companys disclosure controls and procedures as of the end of the period covered by this report. Based upon that evaluation, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer and the Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures were effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the reports the Company files and submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the Securities and Exchange Commission and that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to the Companys management, including its principal executive and principal financial officers, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
There have been no changes in the Companys internal controls over financial reporting identified in connection with the evaluation required by Rule 13a-15 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 that occurred during the Companys last fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the Companys internal control over financial reporting.
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PART IIOTHER INFORMATION
ITEM 1. | Legal Proceedings |
On May 13, 2011, Plaintiff Michael Merchant filed a complaint in California Superior Court naming a division of the Company as a Defendant. The complaint alleges certain technical violations of the California Labor Code regarding the presentation formatting of wage statements of certain current and former hourly employees and seeks an unspecified amount for penalties, attorneys fees, costs and expenses. The plaintiff seeks to pursue these allegations in two representative capacities: (1) as the representative of a class seeking certain statutory penalties and requiring court certification to proceed; and (2) separately, as a private attorney general seeking certain civil penalties and requiring no court certification to proceed. At this stage of the litigation, it is not feasible to predict the outcome of or a range of loss, should a loss occur, from this proceeding, and accordingly, no amounts have been provided in the accompanying financial statements. The Company believes it has meritorious defenses to the allegations, and the Company intends to continue to vigorously defend against the litigation.
There have been no material developments with regard to the other legal proceedings previously disclosed in the Companys annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2010 and its quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2011.
ITEM 1A. | Risk Factors |
The risk factor titled The Company and certain subsidiaries are defendants in several lawsuits alleging various wage and hour claims that could cause the Company to incur substantial liabilities, disclosed in the Companys most recent annual report on Form 10-K is updated and replaced as follows to reflect the lawsuit filed by Michael Merchant referred to in part II, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q.
The Company and certain subsidiaries are defendants in several lawsuits alleging various wage and hour related claims that could cause the Company to incur substantial liabilities. The Company and certain subsidiaries are defendants in several actual or asserted class and representative action lawsuits brought by or on behalf of the Companys current and former employees alleging violations of federal and state law with respect to certain wage and hour related matters. The various claims made in one or more of such lawsuits include, among other things, the misclassification of certain employees as exempt employees under applicable law, failure to comply with presentation formatting requirements of wage statements and other related wage and hour violations. Such suits seek, as applicable, unspecified amounts for unpaid overtime compensation, penalties, and other damages, as well as attorneys fees. It is not possible to predict the outcome of these lawsuits. However, these lawsuits may consume substantial amounts of the Companys financial and managerial resources and might result in adverse publicity, regardless of the ultimate outcome of the lawsuits. In addition, the Company and its subsidiaries may become subject to similar lawsuits in the same or other jurisdictions. An unfavorable outcome with respect to these lawsuits and any future lawsuits could, individually or in the aggregate, cause the Company to incur substantial liabilities that may have a material adverse effect upon the Companys business, financial condition or results of operations. In addition, an unfavorable outcome in one or more of these cases could cause the Company to change its incentive compensation plans for its employees, which could have a material adverse effect upon the Companys business.
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ITEM 2. | Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds |
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
Total Number of Shares Purchased |
Average Price Paid per Share |
Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plans |
Maximum Number of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under Publicly Announced Plans (d) |
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April 1, 2011 to April 30, 2011 |
61,870 | (a) | $ | 30.35 | | 10,435,083 | ||||||||||
May 1, 2011 to May 31, 2011 |
1,842,304 | (b) | $ | 28.32 | 1,820,017 | 8,615,066 | ||||||||||
June 1, 2011 to June 30, 2011 |
243,325 | (c) | $ | 26.84 | 180,000 | 8,435,066 | ||||||||||
Total April 1, 2011 to June 30, 2011 |
2,147,499 | 2,000,017 |
(a) | Represents shares repurchased in connection with employee stock plans, whereby Company shares were tendered by employees for the payment of applicable withholding taxes and/or exercise price. |
(b) | Includes 22,287 shares repurchased in connection with employee stock plans, whereby Company shares were tendered by employees for the payment of applicable withholding taxes and/or exercise price. |
(c) | Includes 63,325 shares repurchased in connection with employee stock plans, whereby Company shares were tendered by employees for the payment of applicable withholding taxes and/or exercise price. |
(d) | Commencing in October 1997, the Companys Board of Directors has, at various times, authorized the repurchase, from time to time, of the Companys common stock on the open market or in privately negotiated transactions depending on market conditions. Since plan inception, a total of 88,000,000 shares have been authorized for repurchase of which 79,564,934 shares have been repurchased as of June 30, 2011. |
ITEM 3. | Defaults Upon Senior Securities |
None.
ITEM 5. | Other Information |
None.
ITEM 6. | Exhibits |
3.1 | Restated Certificate of Incorporation, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to Registrants Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2009. | |
3.2 | By-Laws, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to Registrants Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2003. | |
31.1 | Rule 13a-14(a) Certification of Chief Executive Officer. | |
31.2 | Rule 13a-14(a) Certification of Chief Financial Officer. | |
32.1 | Section 1350 Certification of Chief Executive Officer. | |
32.2 | Section 1350 Certification of Chief Financial Officer. | |
101.1 | Part I, Item 1 of this Form 10-Q formatted in XBRL. |
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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.
ROBERT HALF INTERNATIONAL INC. (Registrant) |
/S/ M. KEITH WADDELL |
M. Keith Waddell Vice Chairman, President and Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer and duly authorized signatory) |
Date: July 29, 2011
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