Manpower Reports 4th Quarter and Full-Year 2006 Results

January 30, 2007 at 12:00 AM EST

MILWAUKEE, Jan 30, 2007 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Manpower Inc. (NYSE: MAN) today reported that net earnings per diluted share for the three months ended December 31, 2006 increased 88 percent to $1.90 from $1.01 in the prior year period. Net earnings in the quarter increased to $164.4 million from $89.1 million a year earlier. Revenues for the fourth quarter totaled $4.7 billion, an increase of 16 percent from the year-earlier period, or an increase of 9 percent in constant currency.

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Included in the fourth quarter results is net income from discontinued operations, primarily related to the sale of our Nordic facility management services, of $64.8 million or 75 cents per diluted share. Net earnings per diluted share from continuing operations in the fourth quarter were $1.15, an increase of 15 percent. Included in net earnings from continuing operations are severance costs related to Right Management of $6.9 million ($5.4 million net of income taxes or 6 cents per diluted share). Additionally, results from continuing operations in the fourth quarter were favorably impacted by 6 cents as foreign currencies were relatively stronger compared to the prior year period.

Jeffrey A. Joerres, Manpower Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, said, "Manpower performed extremely well in the fourth quarter and for the full year. 2006 was a pivotal year for us as we executed very well to affect the present, and laid the groundwork for outstanding performance in the future. Our continued growth in Europe, emerging markets and our specialty service lines will fuel solid growth into 2007.

"We are anticipating diluted net earnings per share for the first quarter of 2007 to be in the range of 57 to 61 cents. This includes an estimated favorable currency impact of 4 cents per diluted share."

Net earnings per diluted share for the year ended December 31, 2006 were $4.54, an increase of 58 percent from $2.87 per diluted share in 2005. Net earnings were $398.0 million compared to $260.1 million in the prior year. Revenues for the year were $17.6 billion, an increase of 11 percent from the prior year, or an increase of 10 percent in constant currency.

Included in the full year 2006 results is net income from discontinued operations, primarily related to the sale of our Swedish payrolling business in the first quarter and our sale of the Nordic facility management services in the fourth quarter, of $92.3 million or $1.06 per diluted share. Net earnings per diluted share from continuing operations for 2006 were $3.48, an increase of 23 percent. Included in net earnings from continuing operations are charges related to reorganization and a global cost reduction initiative totaling $26.8 million ($18.8 million net of income taxes or 22 cents per diluted share). Additionally, results from continuing operations were favorably impacted by 6 cents due to changes in foreign currencies compared to the prior year.

In conjunction with its fourth quarter earnings release, Manpower will broadcast its conference call live over the Internet on January 30, 2007 at 7:30 a.m. CST (8:30 a.m. EST). Interested parties are invited to listen to the webcast 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 the employment services industry; creating and delivering services that enable its clients to win in the changing world of work. The $18 billion company offers employers a range of 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 4,400 offices in 73 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 http://www.manpower.com .

Forward-Looking Statements

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 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, 2005, which information is incorporated herein by reference.



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

                                           Three Months Ended December 31
                                                               % Variance
                                                             Amount  Constant
                                             2006     2005  Reported Currency
                                                    (Unaudited)

    Revenues from services (a)            $4,710.7  $4,068.3  15.8%   9.1%

    Cost of services (b)                   3,844.9   3,321.9  15.7%

      Gross profit                           865.8     746.4  16.0%   9.6%

    Selling and administrative
     expenses (b)                            696.0     615.6  13.0%   6.9%

      Operating profit                       169.8     130.8  29.8%  22.0%

    Interest and other expenses               14.1       7.0   N/A

      Earnings before income taxes and
       discontinued operations               155.7     123.8  25.7%  19.3%

    Provision for income taxes                56.1      35.4  58.6%

      Net earnings from continuing
       operations                             99.6      88.4  12.6%   6.8%

    Income from discontinued operations,
     net of income taxes                      64.8       0.7   N/A

      Net earnings                          $164.4     $89.1  84.6%  69.4%


    Net earnings per share - basic:
      Continuing operations                  $1.17     $1.01  15.8%
      Discontinued operations                 0.77      0.01   N/A
          Total                              $1.94     $1.02  90.2%

    Net earnings per share - diluted:
      Continuing operations                  $1.15     $1.00  15.0%   9.0%
      Discontinued operations                 0.75      0.01   N/A
          Total                              $1.90     $1.01  88.1%  73.3%


    Weighted average shares - basic           84.8      87.2  -2.8%

    Weighted average shares - diluted         86.5      88.5  -2.3%


    (a)  Revenues from services include fees received from our franchise
         offices of $9.3 million and $9.1 million for the three months ended
         December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively.  These fees are primarily
         based on revenues generated by the franchise offices, which were
         $353.2 million and $388.6 million for the three months
         ended December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively.

    (b)  Our French business tax and profit sharing expenses, totaling $35.0
         million and $19.7 million for the three months ended December 31,
         2006 and 2005 respectively, previously reported as Selling and
         administrative expenses, are now reported in Cost of services as we
         believe this presentation is more appropriate given the nature of
         these expenses.  All previously reported results have been revised to
         conform to the current year presentation.



                                  Manpower Inc.
                              Operating Unit Results
                                  (In millions)


                                           Three Months Ended December 31
                                                               % Variance
                                                             Amount  Constant
                                             2006     2005  Reported Currency
                                                    (Unaudited)
    Revenues from Services: (a)
      United States (b)                     $527.9    $534.2   -1.2%   -1.2%
      France                               1,589.0   1,361.5   16.7%    7.7%
      EMEA                                 1,792.2   1,444.7   24.0%   14.2%
      Jefferson Wells                         84.8      96.1  -11.9%  -11.9%
      Right Management                        98.9      96.6    2.4%   -1.8%
      Other Operations                       617.9     535.2   15.5%   14.7%
                                          $4,710.7  $4,068.3   15.8%    9.1%

    Operating Unit Profit: (a)
      United States                          $26.8     $23.2   15.2%   15.2%
      France                                  61.2      47.7   28.3%   18.4%
      EMEA                                    80.6      51.9   55.4%   43.8%
      Jefferson Wells                          6.2       4.4   41.4%   41.4%
      Right Management                         0.4       3.6  -87.5%  -74.1%
      Other Operations                        21.1      19.2    9.9%   10.3%
                                             196.3     150.0
    Corporate expenses                        23.2      15.9
    Amortization of intangible assets          3.3       3.3
        Operating profit                     169.8     130.8   29.8%   22.0%
    Interest and other expenses (c)           14.1       7.0
        Earnings before income taxes
         and discontinued operations        $155.7    $123.8

    (a)  Certain Eastern European countries previously reported in France, and
         our Russian operations previously reported in Other Operations, are
         now reported in EMEA due to a change in management structure. All
         previously reported results for France, EMEA, and Other Operations
         have been revised to conform to the current presentation.  The impact
         of these revisions is not significant.

    (b)  In the United States, revenues from services include fees received
         from the related franchise offices of $6.5 million for the three
         months ended December 31, 2006 and 2005. These fees are primarily
         based on revenues generated by the franchise offices, which were
         $286.0 million and $311.8 million for the three months ended December
         31, 2006 and 2005, respectively.

    (c)  The components of interest and other expenses were:

            Interest expense                  $15.0     $12.0
            Interest income                    (6.8)     (3.4)
            Foreign exchange losses             0.7        -
            Miscellaneous expense
             (income), net                      5.2      (1.6)
                                              $14.1      $7.0



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

                                                 Year Ended December 31
                                                               % Variance
                                                             Amount  Constant
                                             2006     2005  Reported Currency
                                                      (Unaudited)
    Revenues from services (a)           $17,562.5  $15,845.4  10.8%  10.0%

    Cost of services (b)                  14,416.5   13,013.6  10.8%

      Gross profit                         3,146.0    2,831.8  11.1%  10.3%

    Selling and administrative
     expenses (b)                          2,613.9    2,403.0   8.8%   8.2%

      Operating profit                       532.1      428.8  24.1%  21.9%

    Interest and other expenses               50.2       41.8  20.2%

      Earnings before income taxes
       and discontinued operations           481.9      387.0  24.5%  22.1%

    Provision for income taxes               176.2      131.9  33.6%

      Net earnings from continuing
       operations                            305.7      255.1  19.8%  17.5%

    Income from discontinued operations,
     net of income taxes                      92.3        5.0   N/A

      Net earnings                          $398.0      260.1  53.0%  48.2%


    Net earnings per share - basic:
      Continuing operations                  $3.55      $2.89  22.8%
      Discontinued operations                 1.07       0.06   N/A
          Total                              $4.62      $2.95  56.6%

    Net earnings per share - diluted:
      Continuing operations                  $3.48      $2.81  23.8%  21.7%
      Discontinued operations                 1.06       0.06   N/A
          Total                              $4.54      $2.87  58.2%  53.0%

    Weighted average shares - basic           86.2       88.1  -2.2%

    Weighted average shares - diluted         87.7       91.1  -3.7%


    (a)  Revenues from services include fees received from our franchise
         offices of $35.7 million and $35.8 million for the year ended
         December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively. These fees are primarily
         based on revenues generated by the franchise offices, which were
         $1,497.0 million and $1,510.7 million for the year ended December 31,
         2006 and 2005, respectively.

    (b)  Our French business tax and profit sharing expenses, totaling $117.4
         million and $94.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2006 and
         2005 respectively, previously reported as Selling and administrative
         expenses, are now reported in Cost of services, as we believe this
         presentation is more appropriate given the nature of these expenses.
         All previously reported results have been revised to conform to the
         current year presentation.



                                  Manpower Inc.
                              Operating Unit Results
                                  (In millions)


                                                 Year Ended December 31
                                                               % Variance
                                                             Amount  Constant
                                             2006     2005  Reported Currency
                                                    (Unaudited)
    Revenues from Services: (a)
      United States (b)                   $2,114.9   $2,048.3   3.2%    3.2%
      France                               6,019.1    5,475.8   9.9%    8.4%
      EMEA                                 6,363.3    5,471.2  16.3%   14.7%
      Jefferson Wells                        373.0      386.2  -3.4%   -3.4%
      Right Management                       387.3      401.8  -3.6%   -4.2%
      Other Operations                     2,304.9    2,062.1  11.8%   13.8%
                                         $17,562.5  $15,845.4  10.8%   10.0%

    Operating Unit Profit: (a)
      United States                          $87.4      $68.7  27.2%   27.2%
      France                                 203.3      168.7  20.5%   17.6%
      EMEA                                   220.2      144.1  52.9%   48.1%
      Jefferson Wells                         31.9       33.3  -4.2%   -4.2%
      Right Management                        18.3       25.7 -28.8%  -28.2%
      Other Operations                        69.9       60.4  16.0%   19.6%
                                             631.0      500.9
    Corporate expenses                        85.8       59.0
    Amortization of intangible assets         13.1       13.1
        Operating profit                     532.1      428.8  24.1%   21.9%
    Interest and other expenses (c)           50.2       41.8
        Earnings before income taxes and
         discontinued operations            $481.9     $387.0

    (a)  Certain Eastern European countries previously reported in France, and
         our Russian operations previously reported in Other Operations, are
         now reported in EMEA due to a change in management structure.  All
         previously reported results for France, EMEA, and Other Operations
         have been revised to conform to the current presentation.  The impact
         of these revisions is not significant.

    (b)  In the United States, revenues from services include fees received
         from the related franchise offices of $24.4 million and $24.9 million
         for the year ended December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively.  These
         fees are primarily based on revenues generated by the franchise
         offices, which were $1,146.1 million and $1,196.9 million for the
         year ended December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively.

    (c)  The components of interest and other expenses were:

            Interest expense                 $54.1      $46.7
            Interest income                  (18.3)      (9.8)
            Foreign exchange losses            3.2         -
            Miscellaneous expense, net        11.2        4.9
                                             $50.2      $41.8



                                  Manpower Inc.
                           Consolidated Balance Sheets
                                  (In millions)

                                                   Dec. 31           Dec. 31
                                                     2006              2005
                                                          (Unaudited)
    ASSETS
    Current assets:
      Cash and cash equivalents                     $687.9            $454.9
      Accounts receivable, net                     3,837.2           3,208.2
      Prepaid expenses and other assets               90.5             107.5
      Future income tax benefits                      66.4              71.1
          Total current assets                     4,682.0           3,841.7

    Other assets:
      Goodwill and other intangible
       assets, net                                 1,293.6           1,256.5
      Other assets                                   336.4             273.8
          Total other assets                       1,630.0           1,530.3

    Property and equipment:
      Land, buildings, leasehold
       improvements and equipment                    693.2             642.4
      Less:  accumulated depreciation and
       amortization                                  491.1             446.0
        Net property and equipment                   202.1             196.4
                                                  $6,514.1          $5,568.4

    LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
    Current liabilities:
      Accounts payable                              $889.9            $685.4
      Employee compensation payable                  180.7             150.6
      Accrued liabilities                            562.1             435.4
      Accrued payroll taxes and insurance            699.9             607.2
      Value added taxes payable                      517.0             441.9
      Short-term borrowings and current
       maturities of long-term debt                   32.0             260.0
          Total current liabilities                2,881.6           2,580.5

    Other liabilities:
      Long-term debt                                 791.2             475.0
      Other long-term liabilities                    367.1             366.3
          Total other liabilities                  1,158.3             841.3

    Shareholders' equity:
      Common stock                                     1.0               1.0
      Capital in excess of par value               2,420.7           2,346.7
      Retained earnings                              617.0             269.9
      Accumulated other comprehensive
       income (loss)                                 120.6             (11.0)
      Treasury stock, at cost                       (685.1)           (460.0)
          Total shareholders' equity               2,474.2           2,146.6
            Total liabilities and
             shareholders' equity                 $6,514.1          $5,568.4



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

                                                          Year Ended
                                                            Dec. 31
                                                     2006              2005
                                                          (Unaudited)
    Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
      Net earnings                                  $398.0            $260.1
      Adjustments to reconcile net
       earnings to net cash provided by
       operating activities:
          Gain on sale of businesses                (121.8)             (2.6)
          Depreciation and amortization               88.8              92.9
          Amortization of discount on
           convertible debentures                       -                1.9
          Deferred income taxes                      (37.3)             49.1
          Provision for doubtful accounts             27.4              22.9
          Stock based compensation                    22.5               1.7
          Excess tax benefit on exercise
           of stock options                           (8.2)               -
          Changes in operating assets and
           liabilities excluding
           the impact of acquisitions:
              Accounts receivable                   (381.0)           (350.4)
              Other assets                            35.1             (46.1)
              Other liabilities                      335.6             239.3
                Cash provided by
                 operating activities                359.1             268.8

    Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
      Capital expenditures                           (80.0)            (77.6)
      Acquisitions of businesses, net of
       cash acquired                                 (13.0)            (12.9)
      Proceeds from sale of businesses               123.9                -
      Proceeds from sale of an equity
       interest                                        8.8                -
      Proceeds from the sale of property
       and equipment                                   5.3               4.8
                Cash provided (used) by
                 investing activities                 45.0             (85.7)

    Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
      Net borrowings of short-term
       facilities and long-term debt                   2.1             174.8
      Cash paid to settle convertible
       debentures                                       -             (206.6)
      Proceeds from settlement of swap
       agreements                                       -               50.7
      Proceeds from stock option and
       purchase plans                                 54.0              28.0
      Excess tax benefit on exercise of
       stock options                                   8.2                -
      Repurchases of common stock                   (235.9)           (217.6)
      Dividends paid                                 (50.8)            (41.2)
                Cash used by financing
                 activities                         (222.4)           (211.9)

    Effect of exchange rate changes on
     cash                                             51.3             (48.1)
    Change in cash and cash equivalents              233.0             (76.9)

    Cash and cash equivalents, beginning
     of period                                       454.9             531.8
    Cash and cash equivalents, end of
     period                                         $687.9            $454.9

SOURCE Manpower Inc.

Mike Van Handel, Manpower Inc., +1-414-906-6305, ormichael.vanhandel@manpower.com
http://www.manpower.com

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