Manpower Reports 3rd Quarter 2002 Results
"Our performance in the third quarter reaffirms the strength of our portfolio of services and geographical diversification," Manpower Chairman and CEO, Jeffrey A. Joerres, said. "We have taken aggressive actions to strengthen our relationships with current customers and to increase awareness of Manpower among a larger base of potential customers. At the same time, we have further improved our cost and expense structure, which enhances our longer-term outlook. These actions, during a difficult economic period, exemplify the quality and commitment level that is consistently demonstrated throughout Manpower worldwide."
"Given our current trends, we anticipate our fourth quarter earnings per share to be in the range of 43 to 47 cents, which includes an estimated favorable currency impact of 4 cents," Mr. Joerres said.
Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2002 totaled $73.1 million or 94 cents per diluted share, down 25.9 percent from $98.6 million, or $1.28 per diluted share in 2001. Included in 2001 net income for the nine months is $10.5 million (net of income taxes) or 14 cents per diluted share of amortization of intangible assets. Revenues for the nine-month period were $7.8 billion, a decline of 2.2% from the prior year. Systemwide sales were $8.6 billion. On a constant currency basis, earnings per diluted share for the nine-month period were 85 cents on a revenue decline of 4.1%.
In conjunction with its third quarter earnings release, Manpower will broadcast its conference call live over the Internet on October 17, 2002 at 8:00 a.m. CDT (9:00 a.m. EDT). Interested parties are invited to listen by logging on to http://investor.manpower.com.
Manpower Inc. is a world leader in the staffing industry, providing workforce management services and solutions to customers through 3,900 offices in 61 countries. The firm annually provides employment to 2 million people worldwide and is an industry leader in employee assessment and training. Manpower also provides a range of staffing solutions and engagement and consulting services worldwide under the subsidiary brands of Brook Street, Elan, The Empower Group and Jefferson Wells. More information on Manpower Inc. can be found at the Company's Web site, www.manpower.com, which includes a comprehensive Investor Relations section.
This news release contains statements, including earning projections, 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 statement can be found in the Company's reports filed with the SEC, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2001, which information is incorporated herein by reference.
Manpower Inc. Results of Operations (In millions, except per share data) Three Months Ended September 30 2002 2001 Variance (Unaudited) Systemwide sales $3,183.5 $3,000.2 6.1% Revenue from services 2,885.9 2,675.4 7.9% Cost of services 2,373.6 2,170.8 9.3% Gross profit 512.3 504.6 1.5% Selling and administrative expenses 435.1 436.2 -0.3% Operating profit 77.2 68.4 13.1% Interest and other expenses 11.3 10.4 10.5% Earnings before income taxes 65.9 58.0 13.5% Provision for income taxes 25.4 20.9 21.4% Net earnings $40.5 $37.1 9.1% Net earnings per share - basic $0.53 $0.49 8.2% Net earnings per share - diluted $0.52 $0.48 8.3% Weighted average shares - basic 76.6 76.0 0.9% Weighted average shares - diluted 77.4 76.9 0.7% Nine Months Ended September 30 2002 2001 Variance (Unaudited) Systemwide sales $8,615.6 $8,955.4 -3.8% Revenue from services 7,772.8 7,947.4 -2.2% Cost of services 6,378.1 6,469.8 -1.4% Gross profit 1,394.7 1,477.6 -5.6% Selling and administrative expenses 1,247.0 1,294.4 -3.7% Operating profit 147.7 183.2 -19.4% Interest and other expenses 28.9 29.2 -0.7% Earnings before income taxes 118.8 154.0 -22.9% Provision for income taxes 45.7 55.4 -17.5% Net earnings $73.1 $98.6 -25.9% Net earnings per share - basic $0.96 $1.30 -26.2% Net earnings per share - diluted $0.94 $1.28 -26.6% Weighted average shares - basic 76.2 75.9 0.4% Weighted average shares - diluted 77.6 77.0 0.9% Manpower Inc. Operating Unit Results (In millions) Three Months Ended September 30 % Variance Amount Constant 2002 2001 Reported Currency (Unaudited) Revenues from services: United States (a) $512.8 $482.4 6.3% 6.3% France 1,103.3 991.5 11.3% 0.5% United Kingdom 366.1 377.7 -3.1% -10.4% Other Europe 540.5 481.4 12.3% 1.5% Other Operations 363.2 342.4 6.1% 9.0% $2,885.9 $2,675.4 7.9% 1.3% Operating Unit Profit: United States $12.4 $8.6 44.6% 44.6% France 40.6 37.2 9.2% -1.8% United Kingdom 7.3 13.7 -46.7% -51.0% Other Europe 24.0 20.6 16.6% 4.4% Other Operations 2.7 3.0 -8.3% -22.3% 87.0 83.1 Corporate expenses 9.8 10.2 Amortization of intangibles -- 4.5 Operating profit 77.2 68.4 13.1% 2.0% Interest and other expense (b) 11.3 10.4 Earnings before taxes $65.9 $58.0 Footnotes: (a) Systemwide sales in the United States, which includes sales of Company-owned branches and franchises were $783.7 and $757.2 for the three months ended September 30, 2002 and 2001, respectively. (b) The components of interest and other expense (income) were: Interest expense $11.5 $10.8 Interest income (1.9) (2.4) Foreign exchange (gains) losses (0.1) (0.3) Loss on sale of accounts receivable 0.1 1.1 Miscellaneous, net 1.7 1.2 $11.3 $10.4 Manpower Inc. Operating Unit Results (In millions) Nine Months Ended September 30 % Variance Amount Constant 2002 2001 Reported Currency (Unaudited) Revenues from services: United States (a) $1,416.4 $1,552.2 -8.7% -8.7% France 2,813.7 2,879.3 -2.3% -6.3% United Kingdom 1,020.7 1,128.2 -9.5% -12.2% Other Europe 1,480.2 1,456.0 1.7% -1.9% Other Operations 1,041.8 931.7 11.8% 16.9% $7,772.8 $7,947.4 -2.2% -4.1% Operating Unit Profit: United States $15.8 $29.0 -45.6% -45.6% France 95.5 98.9 -3.5% -8.3% United Kingdom 14.8 33.6 -56.0% -57.7% Other Europe 50.1 57.5 -13.0% -17.9% Other Operations 2.5 6.2 -57.0% -71.6% 178.7 225.2 Corporate expenses 30.9 29.9 Amortization of intangibles 0.1 12.1 Operating profit 147.7 183.2 -19.4% -24.3% Interest and other expense (b) 28.9 29.2 Earnings before taxes $118.8 $154.0 Footnotes: (a) Systemwide sales in the United States, which includes sales of Company-owned branches and franchises were $2,162.1 and $2,420.2 for the nine months ended September 30, 2002 and 2001, respectively. (b) The components of interest and other expense (income) were: Interest expense $31.9 $28.3 Interest income (6.6) (7.4) Foreign exchange (gains) losses (0.8) (0.5) Loss on sale of accounts receivable 0.3 5.1 Miscellaneous, net 4.1 3.7 $28.9 $29.2 Manpower Inc. Consolidated Balance Sheets (In millions) Sept. 30 Dec. 31 2002 2001 (Unaudited) ASSETS Current assets: Cash and cash equivalents $236.6 $245.8 Accounts receivable, net 2,249.0 1,917.8 Prepaid expenses and other assets 80.9 77.0 Future income tax benefits 73.9 73.8 Total current assets 2,640.4 2,314.4 Other assets: Intangible assets, net 530.1 480.8 Investments in licensees 61.6 44.7 Other assets 236.2 204.7 Total other assets 827.9 730.2 Property and equipment: Land, buildings, leasehold improvements and equipment 501.3 465.4 Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization 316.3 271.4 Net property and equipment 185.0 194.0 Total assets $3,653.3 $3,238.6 LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY Current liabilities: Accounts payable $507.5 $382.1 Employee compensation payable 105.7 93.2 Accrued liabilities 283.3 234.9 Accrued payroll taxes and insurance 301.9 300.8 Value added taxes payable 326.4 255.9 Short-term borrowings and current maturities of long-term debt 29.9 23.7 Total current liabilities 1,554.7 1,290.6 Other liabilities: Long-term debt 847.7 811.1 Other long-term liabilities 325.0 322.6 Total other liabilities 1,172.7 1,133.7 Shareholders' equity: Common stock 0.9 0.9 Capital in excess of par value 1,690.3 1,644.9 Accumulated deficit (322.1) (387.6) Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (159.4) (190.8) Treasury stock, at cost (283.8) (253.1) Total shareholders' equity 925.9 814.3 Total liabilities and shareholders' equity $3,653.3 $3,238.6 Manpower Inc. Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (In millions) Nine Months Ended September 30 2002 2001 (Unaudited) Cash Flows from Operating Activities: Net earnings $73.1 $98.6 Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 48.9 62.3 Deferred income taxes 3.0 (6.6) Provision for doubtful accounts 15.2 15.4 Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Amounts advanced under the Receivables Facility -- (102.0) Accounts receivable (172.8) 14.7 Other assets 26.2 (21.1) Other liabilities 76.5 (3.7) Cash provided by operating activities 70.1 57.6 Cash Flows from Investing Activities: Capital expenditures (40.2) (66.6) Acquisitions of business, net of cash acquired (31.2) (291.8) Proceeds from the sale of property and equipment 2.2 4.7 Cash used by investing activities (69.2) (353.7) Cash Flows from Financing Activities: Net borrowings from short-term facilities and long-term debt (19.7) 356.4 Proceeds from stock option and purchase plans 30.4 8.6 Repurchase of common stock (30.7) (3.3) Dividends paid (7.6) (7.6) Cash (used) provided by financing activities (27.6) 354.1 Effect of exchange rate changes on cash 17.5 (6.8) Change in cash and cash equivalents (9.2) 51.2 Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 245.8 181.7 Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $236.6 $232.9SOURCE Manpower Inc.
CONTACT: Mike Van Handel, Chief Financial Officer of Manpower Inc., +1-414-906-6305