Manpower Reports 1st Quarter 2010 Results

April 21, 2010 at 7:30 AM EDT

MILWAUKEE, April 21, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX News Network/ -- Manpower Inc. (NYSE: MAN) today reported that net earnings for the three months ended March 31, 2010 were $2.8 million, or 4 cents per diluted share, compared to a loss of $1.8 million, or 2 cents per diluted share, a year earlier. Revenues for the first quarter were $4.1 billion, an increase of 13% from the year earlier period, or 5% in constant currency.

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Net earnings in the first quarter were favorably impacted by 3 cents per diluted share, as foreign currencies were relatively stronger compared to the prior year period.

In December 2009 the French government published changes to its business tax law effective in 2010. Under the new law, a component of the business tax calculation is based upon added value (revenue less expenses as defined in the legislation). Under U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), a tax of this nature is classified as a component of the income tax provision. Accordingly, the charge of $13.7 million related to this business tax was included in our provision for income taxes in the quarter. Previously this amount would have been classified as a component of Cost of Services. The amount of the business tax did not change materially as a result of the new calculation and, therefore, net earnings were not impacted.

Jeffrey A. Joerres, Manpower Inc. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, said, "The Manpower team throughout the world performed extremely well. We were able to exceed our anticipated revenue plans while we effectively managed our expenses. In all major geographies we are experiencing strong cyclical trends and even stronger secular trends as companies need to respond to the increased demand but want to remain agile.

"Our major geographies, the U.S., France, Germany, U.K. and others, all have stronger revenue trajectories exiting the first quarter.

"In early April we completed the acquisition of COMSYS IT Partners, Inc. This acquisition is an important component of our strategy, when coupled with our organic growth, as we aggressively expand our presence in the specialty staffing area.

"We anticipate that favorable economic trends will continue into the second quarter, resulting in earnings per share of 14 cents to 22 cents. This includes a negative impact of 10 cents per share related to the COMSYS acquisition. We anticipate the impact of currency changes on the quarter will be negligible."

In conjunction with its first quarter earnings release, Manpower will broadcast its conference call live over the Internet on April 21, 2010 at 7:30 a.m. CDT (8:30 a.m. EDT). Interested parties are invited to listen to the webcast and view the presentation by logging on to http://investor.manpower.com.

Supplemental financial information referenced in the conference call can be found at http://investor.manpower.com.

About Manpower Inc.

Manpower Inc. (NYSE: MAN) is a world leader in workforce solutions; creating and delivering services that enable its clients to win in the changing world of work. With more than 60 years of experience, Manpower offers employers a range of solutions and services for the entire employment and business cycle including permanent, temporary and contract recruitment; employee assessment and selection; training; outplacement; outsourcing and consulting. Manpower's worldwide network of nearly 4000 offices in 82 countries and territories enables the company to meet the needs of its 400,000 clients per year, including small and medium size enterprises in all industry sectors, as well as the world's largest multinational corporations. The focus of Manpower's work is on raising productivity through improved quality, efficiency and cost-reduction across their total workforce, enabling clients to concentrate on their core business activities. Manpower Inc. operates under five brands: Manpower, Manpower Professional, Elan, Jefferson Wells and Right Management. More information on Manpower Inc. is available at www.manpower.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This news release contains statements, including statements regarding economic trends and future profitability, that are forward-looking in nature and, accordingly, are subject to risks and uncertainties regarding the Company's expected future results. The Company's actual results may differ materially from those described or contemplated in the forward-looking statements. Factors that may cause the Company's actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements can be found in the Company's reports filed with the SEC, including the information under the heading 'Risk Factors' in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009, which information is incorporated herein by reference.


                               Manpower Inc.
                           Results of Operations
                   (In millions, except per share data)


                                          Three Months Ended March 31
                                          ---------------------------
                                                              % Variance
                                                              ----------
                                                            Amount    Constant
                                        2010       2009   Reported  Currency
                                        ----       ----   --------  --------
                                                  (Unaudited)
    Revenues from services (a) (b)  $4,099.3   $3,643.0       12.5%      5.1%

    Cost of services                 3,397.8    2,977.3       14.1%      6.6%
                                     -------    -------

      Gross profit                     701.5      665.7        5.4%     -1.4%

    Selling and administrative
     expenses                          668.9      664.3        0.7%     -5.5%
                                       -----      -----

      Operating profit                  32.6        1.4        N/A       N/A

    Interest and other expenses         12.9       11.9        8.7%
                                        ----       ----

      Earnings (loss) before income
       taxes                            19.7      (10.5)       N/A       N/A

    Provision for income taxes          16.9       (8.7)       N/A

      Net earnings (loss)               $2.8      $(1.8)       N/A       N/A
                                        ====      =====

    Net earnings (loss) per share -
     basic                             $0.04     $(0.02)       N/A
                                       =====     ======

    Net earnings (loss) per share -
     diluted                           $0.04     $(0.02)       N/A       N/A
                                       =====     ======

    Weighted average shares - basic     78.6       78.1        0.6%
                                        ====       ====

    Weighted average shares -
     diluted                            79.9       78.1        2.2%
                                        ====       ====




    (a)  Revenues from services include fees received from our franchise
    offices of $4.6 million and $5.1 million for the three months ended
    March 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively. These fees are primarily
    based on revenues generated by the franchise offices, which were
    $193.9 million and $158.9 million for the three months ended March
    31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

    (b)  Our 2009 results have been restated as disclosed in Note 16 to
    the Consolidated Financial Statements included in our 2009 Annual
    Report to Shareholders.

                             Manpower Inc.
                        Operating Unit Results
                             (In millions)


                                         Three Months Ended March 31
                                         ---------------------------
                                                              % Variance
                                                              ----------
                                                          Amount    Constant
                                       2010      2009   Reported  Currency
                                       ----      ----   --------  --------
                                                 (Unaudited)
    Revenues from Services:
      Americas:
          United States  (a)         $442.1    $373.8       18.3%     18.3%
          Other Americas              294.5     219.2       34.4%     22.8%
                                      736.6     593.0       24.2%     19.9%
                                      -----     -----

      France                        1,107.5     956.9       15.7%      9.3%
      EMEA:
          Italy                       234.2     220.4        6.3%      0.4%
          Other EMEA (b)            1,379.6   1,258.8        9.6%      0.4%
                                    1,613.8   1,479.2        9.1%      0.4%
                                    -------   -------
      Asia Pacific                    497.5     425.2       17.0%      5.3%
      Right Management                103.3     136.0      -24.0%    -27.9%
      Jefferson Wells                  40.6      52.7      -22.9%    -22.9%
                                   $4,099.3  $3,643.0       12.5%      5.1%
                                   ========  ========

    Operating Unit (Loss)
     Profit:
      Americas:
          United States  (a)          $(8.4)   $(14.5)       N/A       N/A
          Other Americas                9.6       4.8      101.0%     87.1%
                                        1.2      (9.7)       N/A       N/A
                                        ---      ----

      France                            0.2       1.0      -83.9%    -69.7%
      EMEA:
          Italy                         6.8       1.4      386.1%    362.9%
          Other EMEA (b)               16.8      (3.4)       N/A       N/A
                                       23.6      (2.0)       N/A       N/A
                                       ----      ----
      Asia Pacific                     12.5      12.1        3.6%     -9.3%
      Right Management                 12.5      29.1      -56.9%    -58.1%
      Jefferson Wells                  (4.7)     (7.5)       N/A       N/A
                                       45.3      23.0
    Corporate expenses                (26.4)    (21.6)
    Reclassification of
     French business tax               13.7         -
        Operating profit               32.6       1.4        N/A       N/A
    Interest and other
     expenses (c)                     (12.9)    (11.9)
        Earnings (loss) before
         income taxes                 $19.7    $(10.5)
                                      =====    ======




    (a)  In the United States, revenues from services include fees
    received from our franchise offices of $2.5 million and $2.0 million
    for the three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.
    These fees are primarily based on revenues generated by the
    franchise offices, which were $132.2 million and $94.9 million for
    the three months ended March 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

    (b)  Our 2009 results have been restated as disclosed in Note 16 to
    the Consolidated Financial Statements included in our 2009 Annual
    Report to Shareholders.

    (c)  The components of interest and other expenses were:
                                             2010      2009
                                             ----      ----
            Interest expense                $11.1     $13.1
            Interest income                  (1.6)     (4.4)
            Foreign exchange losses           1.9       0.5
            Miscellaneous expenses, net       1.5       2.7
                                            $12.9     $11.9
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                             Manpower Inc.
                      Consolidated Balance Sheets
                             (In millions)


                                                   Mar. 31        Dec. 31
                                                        2010           2009
                                                        ----           ----
                                                        (Unaudited)
    ASSETS
    Current assets:
      Cash and cash equivalents                       $943.8       $1,014.6
      Accounts receivable, net                       3,075.7        3,070.8
      Prepaid expenses and other assets                202.4          179.6
      Future income tax benefits                        55.7           67.4
          Total current assets                       4,277.6        4,332.4

    Other assets:
      Goodwill and other intangible assets,
       net                                           1,334.9        1,357.5
      Other assets                                     339.9          347.5
          Total other assets                         1,674.8        1,705.0

    Property and equipment:
      Land, buildings, leasehold
       improvements and equipment                      666.2          703.6
      Less:  accumulated depreciation and
       amortization                                    503.6          527.2
        Net property and equipment                     162.6          176.4
            Total assets                            $6,115.0       $6,213.8
                                                    ========       ========

    LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
    Current liabilities:
      Accounts payable                              $1,008.7         $944.4
      Employee compensation payable                    159.4          187.8
      Accrued liabilities                              465.8          465.9
      Accrued payroll taxes and insurance              515.4          572.0
      Value added taxes payable                        401.2          391.2
      Short-term borrowings and current
        maturities of long-term debt                    42.2           41.7
          Total current liabilities                  2,592.7        2,603.0

    Other liabilities:
      Long-term debt                                   675.5          715.6
      Other long-term liabilities                      360.2          358.7
          Total other liabilities                    1,035.7        1,074.3

    Shareholders' equity:
      Common stock                                       1.0            1.0
      Capital in excess of par value                 2,555.5        2,544.2
      Retained earnings                              1,112.4        1,109.6
      Accumulated other comprehensive
       income                                           43.9          106.9
      Treasury stock, at cost                       (1,226.2)      (1,225.2)
          Total shareholders' equity                 2,486.6        2,536.5
            Total liabilities and shareholders'
             equity                                 $6,115.0       $6,213.8
                                                    ========       ========


                            Manpower Inc.
                Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
                            (In millions)


                                                        Three Months Ended
                                                              Mar. 31
                                                              -------
                                                         2010         2009
                                                         ----         ----
                                                            (Unaudited)
    Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
      Net earnings (loss)                                $2.8        $(1.8)
      Adjustments to reconcile net earnings
       (loss) to net
        cash provided by operating activities:
          Depreciation and amortization                  21.4         23.2
          Deferred income taxes                          (9.5)         2.0
          Provision for doubtful accounts                 4.1          6.6
          Share-based compensation                        5.5          4.1
          Excess tax benefit on exercise of stock
           options                                       (0.1)        (0.1)
      Changes in operating assets and
       liabilities, excluding
        the impact of acquisitions:
          Accounts receivable                         (127.1)        572.3
          Other assets                                  (35.6)       (41.5)
          Other liabilities                              95.5       (315.0)
                Cash (used in) provided by operating
                 activities                             (43.0)       249.8
                                                        -----        -----

    Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
      Capital expenditures                               (7.8)        (8.9)
      Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash
       acquired                                          (0.1)       (10.6)
      Proceeds from the sale of property and
       equipment                                          0.3          1.0
                Cash used in investing activities        (7.6)       (18.5)
                                                         ----        -----

    Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
      Net change in short-term borrowings                 0.2        (17.0)
      Proceeds from long-term debt                        1.5         77.6
      Repayments of long-term debt                       (0.7)      (116.1)
      Proceeds from share-based awards                    4.9          4.7
      Excess tax benefit on exercise of stock
       options                                            0.1          0.1
                Cash provided by (used in) financing
                 activities                               6.0        (50.7)
                                                          ---        -----

    Effect of exchange rate changes on cash             (26.2)       (53.6)
    Change in cash and cash equivalents                 (70.8)       127.0

    Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of
     period                                           1,014.6        874.0
    Cash and cash equivalents, end of period           $943.8     $1,001.0
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