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Washington, D.C. 20549
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ManpowerGroup Inc.
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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1 – Financial Statements (unaudited)
ManpowerGroup Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)
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ASSETS
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Property and Equipment: |
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The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.
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ManpowerGroup Inc.
Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)
(in millions, except share and per share data)
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
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Shareholders’ Equity: |
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ManpowerGroup shareholders' equity |
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Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity |
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The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.
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ManpowerGroup Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)
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Net earnings |
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ManpowerGroup Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)
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Other comprehensive income (loss): |
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The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.
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ManpowerGroup Inc.
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
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Other share-based award transactions |
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The accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements are an integral part of these statements.
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ManpowerGroup Inc.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
For the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023
(in millions, except share and per share data)
(1) Basis of Presentation and Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation
Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in the financial statements prepared in accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP") have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission, although we believe that the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading. These Consolidated Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the Consolidated Financial Statements included in our 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
The information furnished reflects all adjustments that, in the opinion of management, were necessary for a fair statement of the Consolidated Financial Statements for the periods presented. Such adjustments were of a normal recurring nature, unless otherwise disclosed.
Allowance for Expected Credit Losses
We have an allowance for expected credit losses recorded as an estimate of the accounts receivable that may not be collected. This allowance is calculated on an entity-by-entity basis with consideration of historical write-off experience, age of receivables, market conditions, and a specific review for expected credit losses. Items that affect this balance mainly include provision for expected credit loss and the write-off of accounts receivable balances.
A rollforward of our allowance for expected credit losses is shown below:
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Leases
We determine whether a contract is or contains a lease at contract inception. Right-of-use (“ROU”) assets and long-term lease liabilities are presented as separate line items on our Consolidated Balance Sheets. Current operating lease liabilities are included in accrued liabilities on our Consolidated Balance Sheets.
ROU assets represent our right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and lease liabilities represent our obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease. Lease liabilities are recognized at commencement date based on the present value of remaining lease payments over the lease term. As the rate implicit in the lease is not readily determinable in most of our leases, we use our incremental borrowing rate. We determine our incremental borrowing rate at the commencement date using our unsecured borrowing rate, adjusted for collateralization, lease term, economic environment, currency and other factors. ROU assets are recognized at commencement date at the value of the related lease liabilities, adjusted for any prepayments, lease incentives received, and initial direct costs incurred. Our lease terms include options to renew or not terminate the lease when it is reasonably certain that we will exercise that option.
Lease expenses for operating leases are recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term and recorded in selling and administrative expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
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Goodwill Impairment
In accordance with the accounting guidance on goodwill, we perform an annual impairment test of goodwill at our reporting unit level during the third quarter, or more frequently if events or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of our reporting units below their carrying value.
We evaluate the recoverability of goodwill utilizing an income approach that estimates the fair value of the future discounted cash flows to which the goodwill relates. This approach reflects management’s internal outlook of the reporting units, which is believed to be the best determination of value due to management’s insight and experience with the reporting units. Significant assumptions used in our goodwill impairment tests include: expected future revenue growth rates, operating unit profit margins, working capital levels, discount rates, and a terminal value multiple.
Management closely monitors the results of all the reporting units and comparisons to the key assumptions used in our fair value estimate at the time of our annual impairment test, in addition to operational initiatives and macroeconomic conditions, which may impact the results of the reporting units. All of our reporting units' fair values exceeded their respective carrying values by
(2) Recent Accounting Standards
Accounting Standards Effective as of January 1, 2024
In March 2020, the FASB issued new
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
In November 2023, the FASB issued new
In December 2023, the FASB issued a final standard on improvements to income tax disclosures. The guidance requires that public entities on an annual basis disclose disaggregated information about the rate reconciliation as well as income taxes paid. The new standard is effective for our 2025 annual disclosures and will be adopted prospectively. We are currently assessing the impact of the adoption of this guidance on our financial statement disclosures.
(3) Revenue Recognition
For certain client contracts where we recognize revenues over time, we recognize the amount that we have the right to invoice, which corresponds directly to the value provided to the client of our performance to date.
We do not disclose the amount of unsatisfied performance obligations for client contracts with an original expected length of one year or less and those client contracts for which we recognize revenues at the amount to which we have the right to invoice for services performed. We have other contracts with revenues expected to be recognized subsequent to March 31, 2024, related to remaining performance obligations, which are not material.
We record accounts receivable when our right to consideration becomes unconditional. Contract assets primarily relate to our rights to consideration for services provided that they are conditional on satisfaction of future performance obligations. We record contract liabilities (deferred revenue) when payments are made or due prior to the related performance obligations being satisfied. The current portion of our contract liabilities is included in accrued liabilities in our Consolidated Balance Sheets. We do not have any material contract assets or long-term contract liabilities.
Our deferred revenue was $
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In the following table, revenue is disaggregated by service types for each of our reportable segments. See Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements in our 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K for descriptions of revenue service types.
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Americas: |
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United States |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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Southern Europe: |
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Italy |
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APME |
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Intercompany Eliminations |
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$ |
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(a) Effective January 1, 2024, our segment reporting was realigned to include our Puerto Rico business within Other Americas. Accordingly, United States, is now adjusted to exclude Puerto Rico. All previously reported results have been restated to conform to the current year presentation.
In the following table, revenue is disaggregated by timing of revenue recognition for each of our reportable segments:
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2024 |
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2023(a) |
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Services |
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Services |
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Services |
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Services |
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Americas: |
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United States |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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Other Americas |
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Southern Europe: |
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France |
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Italy |
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APME |
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Intercompany Eliminations |
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(a)
10
(4) Share-Based Compensation Plans
During the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, we recognized share-based compensation expense of $
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For the Three Months Ended March 31, |
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2023 |
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Restricted Stock Units |
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Performance Share Units |
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Deferred Stock Units |
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Total Shares Granted |
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$ |
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$ |
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(5) Acquisitions
From time to time, we acquire and invest in companies throughout the world, including franchises. For the three months ended March 31, 2024, total cash consideration paid for acquisitions, net of cash acquired, was $
(6) Restructuring Costs
During the three months ended March 31, 2024, we did not record any restructuring costs. During the three months ended March 31, 2023, we recorded $
Changes in the restructuring reserve by reportable segment and Corporate are shown below:
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Americas(a) |
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Southern |
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Northern |
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APME |
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Corporate |
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Balance, December 31, 2023 |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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Costs paid |
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( |
) |
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( |
) |
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( |
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( |
) |
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( |
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Balance, March 31, 2024 |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
|
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$ |
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(7) Income Taxes
We recorded income tax expense at an effective rate of
We had gross unrecognized tax benefits related to various tax jurisdictions, including interest and penalties, of $
11
We conduct business globally in various countries and territories. We are routinely audited by the tax authorities of the various tax jurisdictions in which we operate. Generally, the tax years that could be subject to examination are 2017 through 2024 for our major operations in France, Italy, the United Kingdom and the United States. As of March 31, 2024, we were subject to tax audits in Australia, Austria, France, Germany, India, Israel, Spain and the United States. We believe that the resolution of these audits will not have a material impact on earnings.
(8) Net Earnings Per Share
The calculations of net earnings per share - basic and net earnings per share - diluted were as follows:
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Three Months Ended |
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March 31, |
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2024 |
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2023 |
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Net earnings available to common shareholders |
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$ |
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Weighted-average common shares outstanding (in millions) |
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Weighted-average common shares outstanding - basic |
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Effect of dilutive securities - share-based awards |
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Weighted-average common shares outstanding - diluted |
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Net earnings per share - basic |
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$ |
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$ |
|
||
Net earnings per share - diluted |
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$ |
|
||
There were
(9) Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
We have goodwill, finite-lived intangible assets and indefinite-lived intangible assets as follows:
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March 31, 2024 |
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December 31, 2023 |
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Accumulated |
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Gross |
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Accumulated |
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Net |
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Goodwill(a) |
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$ |
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$ |
— |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
— |
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$ |
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||||
Intangible assets: |
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Finite-lived: |
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Customer relationships |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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$ |
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Other |
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Indefinite-lived: |
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Tradenames(b) |
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— |
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— |
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Reacquired franchise rights |
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— |
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— |
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— |
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|
||||
Total intangible assets |
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$ |
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
||||||
Total consolidated amortization expense related to intangible assets for the remainder of 2024 is expected to be $
12
Changes in the carrying value of goodwill by reportable segment and Corporate were as follows:
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Americas(a) |
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Southern |
|
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Northern |
|
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APME |
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Corporate(c) |
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Total |
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||||||
Balance, December 31, 2023 |
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$ |
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
||||||
Currency impact |
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|
( |
) |
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( |
) |
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( |
) |
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( |
) |
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( |
) |
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Balance, March 31, 2024 |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
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$ |
|
||||||
(10) Retirement Plans
The components of the net periodic benefit cost (credit) for our plans were as follows:
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Three Months Ended March 31, |
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|
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Defined Benefit Pension Plans |
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Retiree Health Care Plan |
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2024 |
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2023 |
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2024 |
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2023 |
|
||||
Service cost |
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$ |
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
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|
$ |
|
||||
Interest cost |
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||||
Expected return on assets |
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( |
) |
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( |
) |
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Net gain |
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( |
) |
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( |
) |
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Prior service cost (credit) |
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( |
) |
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( |
) |
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Total benefit cost (credit) |
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$ |
|
|
$ |
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|
$ |
( |
) |
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$ |
( |
) |
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(11) Shareholders’ Equity
The components of accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax, were as follows:
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March 31, |
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December 31, |
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|
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2024 |
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2023 |
|
||
Foreign currency translation |
|
$ |
( |
) |
|
$ |
( |
) |
Translation loss on long-term intercompany loans, net of income taxes of $ |
|
|
( |
) |
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( |
) |
Gain (Loss) on derivative instruments, net of income tax benefit of $( |
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|
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( |
) |
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Gain on interest rate swap, net of income taxes of $ |
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Defined benefit pension plans, net of income tax benefit of $( |
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( |
) |
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( |
) |
Retiree health care plan, net of income taxes of $ |
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Accumulated other comprehensive loss |
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$ |
( |
) |
|
$ |
( |
) |
Noncontrolling interests, reported in total shareholders' equity in our Consolidated Balance Sheets, represent amounts related to majority-owned subsidiaries in which we have a controlling financial interest. Net earnings attributable to these noncontrolling interests are recorded in interest and other expenses, net in our Consolidated Statements of Operations. We recorded an expense of $
13
The Board of Directors declared a semi-annual dividend of $
In August 2023 and August 2021, the Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of
(12) Interest and Other Expenses, Net
Interest and other expenses, net consisted of the following:
|
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Three Months Ended |
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|
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March 31, |
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|
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2024 |
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2023 |
|
||
Interest expense |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
||
Interest income |
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|
( |
) |
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( |
) |
Foreign exchange loss |
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Miscellaneous income, net |
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( |
) |
|
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( |
) |
Interest and other expenses, net |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
||
(13) Derivative Financial Instruments and Fair Value Measurements
Derivative Financial Instruments
We are exposed to various market risks relating to our ongoing business operations. The primary market risks, which are managed using derivative instruments, are foreign currency exchange rate risk and interest rate risk. In certain circumstances, we enter into foreign currency forward exchange contracts and cross-currency swaps to reduce the effects of fluctuating foreign currency exchange rates on our cash flows denominated in foreign currencies. Our exposure to market risk for changes in interest rates relates primarily to our long-term debt obligations. We have historically managed interest rate risk through the use of a combination of fixed and variable rate borrowings.
Net Investment Hedges
We use cross-currency swaps, forward contracts and a portion of our foreign currency denominated debt, a non-derivative financial instrument, to protect the value of our net investments in certain of our foreign subsidiaries. For derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as hedges of our net investments in foreign operations, the changes in fair values of the derivative instruments are recognized in foreign currency translation, a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (“AOCI”), to offset the changes in the values of the net investments being hedged. For non-derivative financial instruments that are designated and qualify as hedges of net investments in foreign operations, the change in the carrying value of the designated portion of the non-derivative financial instrument due to changes in foreign currency exchange rates is recorded in foreign currency translation adjustments.
The €
14
In September 2022, we entered into a cross-currency swap agreement that net converts fixed-rate Swiss franc (“CHF”) payments to fixed-rate United States dollar payments. This swap was designated as a net investment hedge of our foreign subsidiary with CHF functional currency.
The effect of our net investment hedges on AOCI for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 was as follows:
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Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income |
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Three Months Ended March 31, |
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Instrument |
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2024 |
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2023 |
|
||
Euro Notes |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
( |
) |
|
Cross-currency swaps |
|
|
|
|
|
( |
) |
|
Cash Flow Hedges
We use cross-currency swaps to hedge the changes in cash flows of certain of our foreign currency denominated debt due to changes in foreign currency exchange rates. For our cross-currency swaps, we record the change in carrying value of the foreign currency denominated debt due to changes in exchange rates into earnings each period. The changes in fair value of the cross-currency swap derivatives are recorded in other comprehensive income (“OCI”) with an immediate reclassification into earnings for the change in fair value attributable to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates.
In April 2019, we entered into a cross-currency swap agreement to convert our intercompany fixed-rate, CHF denominated note, including the annual interest payment and the payment of remaining principal at maturity, to a fixed-rate Euro denominated note. The economic effect of the swap agreement is to eliminate the uncertainty of cash flows in CHF associated with the note by fixing the principal at €
We use forward currency exchange contracts to hedge the changes in cash flows of certain operational expenses denominated in foreign currency due to changes in foreign currency exchange rates. The changes in fair value of the forward currency exchange contracts derivatives are recorded in AOCI and reclassified into earnings when the underlying operating expense is recognized in earnings.
On June 9, 2022, we entered into a forward starting interest rate swap agreement with a notional amount of €
We assessed the hedging relationship at the inception of the hedges in order to determine whether the derivatives that are used in the transaction are highly effective in offsetting the cash flows of the hedged item, and will continue to assess the relationship on an ongoing basis. We use the hypothetical derivative method in conjunction with regression analysis using a third-party valuation to measure effectiveness of our cross-currency swap agreements and our forward currency exchange contracts.
15
The following table presents the impact that changes in fair value of the derivative designated as a cash flow hedge had on other comprehensive income (“OCI”) and earnings for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023:
|
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Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI |
|
|
|
|
Gain (Loss) Reclassified from AOCI into Income |
|
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|
|
Three Months Ended March 31, |
|
|
Location of Gain (Loss) Reclassified |
|
Three Months Ended March 31, |
|
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Instrument |
|
2024 |
|
|
2023 |
|
|
from AOCI into Income |
|
2024 |
|
|
2023 |
|
||||
Forward starting interest swap |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
|
Interest and other expenses, net |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
||||
We expect the net amount of pre-tax derivative gains included in AOCI at March 31, 2024 to be reclassified into earnings within the next 12 months will not be significant. The actual amount that will be reclassified to earnings over the next 12 months will vary due to future currency exchange rates.
Fair Value Hedges
We account for derivatives as fair value hedges when the hedged item is a recognized asset, liability, or firm commitment. We use fair value hedges to hedge the changes in cash flows of certain of our foreign currency intercompany denominated notes due to changes in foreign currency exchange rates. We record the change in carrying value of the foreign currency denominated notes due to changes in exchange rates into earnings each period. Gains and losses on the fair value hedges are recorded in earnings, offsetting gains and losses on the hedged item.
In March 2022, we entered into a cross-currency swap agreement to hedge our intercompany fixed-rate, CHF denominated note. The economic effect of the swap agreement is to eliminate the uncertainty of cash flows in CHF associated with the note due to changes in foreign currency exchange rates against our Euro functional subsidiary entity. The cross-currency swap matures in April 2024, which aligns with the term of the intercompany note and has a fixed interest rate of
In September 2022, we entered into a cross-currency swap agreement to hedge our intercompany fixed-rate, CHF denominated note. The economic effect of the swap agreement is to eliminate the uncertainty of cash flows in CHF associated with the note due to changes in foreign currency exchange rates against our Euro functional subsidiary entity. The cross-currency swap matures in September 2024, which aligns with the term of the intercompany note and has a fixed interest rate of
The cross-currency swaps are accounted for as fair value hedges. Impact of foreign exchange rate changes on the value of the note is offset by gains and losses from the hedges.
16
The following tables present the impact that the fair value hedges had on OCI and earnings for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023:
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Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI |
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Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income |
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Three Months Ended March 31, |
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Location of Gain (Loss) |
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Three Months Ended March 31, |
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Instrument |
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2024 |
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2023 |
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Recognized in Income |
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2024 |
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2023 |
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Intercompany CHF notes |
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$ |
|
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$ |
|
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Interest and other expenses, net |
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$ |
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$ |
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Cross-currency swaps |
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( |
) |
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( |
) |
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Interest and other expenses, net |
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( |
) |
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( |
) |
Non-designated instruments
We also use certain derivatives, which are not designated as hedging instruments, as economic hedges of foreign currency and interest rate exposure. For our forward contracts that are not designated as hedges, any gain or loss resulting from the change in fair value is recognized in current period earnings. These gains or losses are offset by the exposure related to receivables and payables with our foreign subsidiaries and to interest due on our Euro-denominated notes, which is paid annually in June and September.
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Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income |
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Location of Gain (Loss) |
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Three Months Ended March 31, |
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Instrument |
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Recognized in Income |
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2024 |
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2023 |
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||
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Interest and other expenses, net |
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$ |
( |
) |
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$ |
( |
) |
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The following tables present the fair value of derivative and non-derivative assets and liabilities on the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023:
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Assets |
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March 31, |
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December 31, |
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Balance Sheet Location |
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2024 |
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2023 |
|
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Instruments designated as fair value hedges: |
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Cross-currency swaps |
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Accounts Receivable, net |
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Instruments not designated as hedges: |
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||
Foreign currency forward contracts |
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Accounts Receivable, net |
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Total instruments |
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$ |
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$ |
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Liabilities |
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March 31, |
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December 31, |
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Balance Sheet Location |
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2024 |
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2023 |
|
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Instruments designated as net investment hedges: |
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Euro Notes due in 2026 |
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Long-term debt |
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|
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Euro Notes due in 2027 |
|
Long-term debt |
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Cross-currency swaps |
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Accrued liabilities |
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Instruments not designated as hedges: |
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|
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|
||
Foreign currency forward contracts |
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Accrued liabilities |
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|
|
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Total instruments |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
||
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Fair Value Measurements
The carrying value of the long-term debt approximates fair value, except for the Euro-denominated notes, because the interest rates are variable and reflect current market rates. The fair value of the Euro-denominated notes, as observable at commonly quoted intervals (Level 2 inputs), was $
Our deferred compensation plan assets were $
We measure the fair value of the foreign currency forward contracts and cross-currency swaps at the value based on either directly or indirectly observable inputs from third parties (Level 2 inputs).
(14) Leases
The components of lease expense were as follows:
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Three Months Ended March 31, |
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2024 |
|
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2023 |
|
||
Operating lease expense |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
||
Short-term lease expense |
|
|
|
|
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Other lease expense(a) |
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|
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Total lease expense |
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$ |
|
|
$ |
|
||
Other information related to leases was as follows:
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Three Months Ended March 31, |
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Supplemental Cash Flow Information |
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2024 |
|
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2023 |
|
||
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of operating lease liabilities |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
||
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for new operating lease liabilities |
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||
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|
March 31, |
|
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December 31, |
|
||
Supplemental Balance Sheet Information |
|
2024 |
|
|
2023 |
|
||
Operating lease ROU assets |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Operating lease liabilities - current(a) |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
||
Operating lease liabilities - long-term |
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|
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|
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||
Total operating lease liabilities |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
||
|
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March 31, |
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2024 |
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2023 |
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Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term |
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Operating leases |
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Weighted Average Discount Rate |
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Operating leases |
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% |
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% |
||
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Maturities of operating lease liabilities as of March 31, 2024 were as follows:
Period Ending March 31, 2024 |
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Operating Leases |
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2024 |
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$ |
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2025 |
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2026 |
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2027 |
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2028 |
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2029 |
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Thereafter |
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Total future undiscounted lease payments |
|
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Less imputed interest |
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( |
) |
Total operating lease liabilities |
|
$ |
|
|
(15) Segment Data
Effective January 1, 2024, our segment reporting was realigned to include our Puerto Rico business within Other Americas. Accordingly, United States, is now adjusted to exclude Puerto Rico. All previously reported results have been restated to conform to the current year presentation.
We are organized and managed primarily on a geographic basis. Each country and business unit generally has its own distinct operations and management team, providing services under our global brands, and maintains its own financial reports. We have an executive sponsor for each global brand who is responsible for ensuring the integrity and consistency of delivery across the company. Each operation reports directly or indirectly through a regional manager, to a member of executive management. Given this reporting structure, we operate using the following reporting segments: Americas, which includes United States and Other Americas; Southern Europe, which includes France, Italy and Other Southern Europe; Northern Europe; and APME.
The segments derive a significant majority of their revenues from our staffing and interim services. The remaining revenues within these segments are derived from our outcome-based solutions and consulting services, permanent recruitment services, and other services. Segment revenues represent sales to external clients. We provide services to a wide variety of clients, none of which individually comprise a significant portion of revenues for us as a whole. Due to the nature of our business, we generally do not have export sales.
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Three Months Ended March 31, |
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2024 |
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2023 |
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Revenues from services: |
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Americas: |
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United States (a) |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
||
Other Americas |
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Southern Europe: |
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France |
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Italy |
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Other Southern Europe |
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Northern Europe |
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APME |
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Intercompany Eliminations |
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( |
) |
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( |
) |
Consolidated (b) |
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$ |
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|
$ |
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||
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Operating unit profit: (c) |
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Americas: |
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United States |
|
$ |
|
|
$ |
|
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Other Americas |
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Southern Europe: |
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France |
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Italy |
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Other Southern Europe |
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Northern Europe |
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APME |
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Corporate expenses |
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( |
) |
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( |
) |
Intangible asset amortization expense |
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( |
) |
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( |
) |
Operating profit |
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||
Interest and other expenses, net |
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( |
) |
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( |
) |
Earnings before income taxes |
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$ |
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$ |
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||
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Item 2 – Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
See the financial measures section on page 29 for further information on the Non-GAAP financial measures of constant currency and organic constant currency.
Forward-Looking Statements
This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, (each a "forward-looking statement"). Statements made in this quarterly report that are not statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements. In addition, from time to time, we and our representatives may make statements that are forward-looking. Forward-looking statements are based on management’s current assumptions and expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties that are beyond our control and may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “plan,” “may,” “believe,” “seek,” “estimate,” and other similar expressions. Important factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements include, among others, the risk factors discussed in Item 1A – Risk Factors in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year-ended December 31, 2023, which information is incorporated herein by reference. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, volatile, negative or uncertain economic conditions, particularly in Europe, including inflation, geopolitical risk and uncertainty; changes in labor and tax legislation in places we do business; failure to implement strategic transformation initiatives and technology investments; and other factors that may be disclosed from time to time in our SEC filings or otherwise. We caution that any forward-looking statement reflects only our belief at the time the statement is made. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.
Business Overview
Our business is cyclical in nature and is sensitive to macroeconomic conditions generally. Client demand for workforce solutions and services is dependent on the overall strength of the labor market and secular trends toward greater workforce flexibility within each of the segments where we operate. Improving economic growth typically results in increasing demand for labor, resulting in greater demand for our staffing services while demand for our outplacement services typically declines. During periods of decreased demand, as we experienced in the first quarter of 2024, our operating profit is generally impacted unfavorably as we experience a deleveraging of selling and administrative expenses, which may not decline at the same pace as revenues. By contrast, during periods of increased demand we are generally able to improve our profitability and operating leverage as our cost base can support some increase in business without a similar increase in selling and administrative expenses.
In the first quarter of 2024, we continued to observe decreased demand for staffing services and permanent recruitment services due to increased economic uncertainty, and we expect this trend to continue. The economic uncertainty is particularly high in Europe and the United States, driven by elevated inflation and higher interest rates. As a result of these factors, we expect the business environment will continue to be challenging for us in future periods, especially in North America and Europe, with many companies delaying hiring decisions or reducing their demand for contingent labor. The current economic uncertainty is exacerbated by increasing geopolitical tensions, which could further negatively impact our operations in future periods.
During the first quarter of 2024, the United States dollar was generally stable, on average, relative to the currencies in most of our markets, and overall had a slight unfavorable impact on our reported results. The changes in the foreign currency exchange rates had a -1.8% unfavorable impact on revenues from services and an approximately $0.04 per share unfavorable impact on net earnings per share – diluted in the quarter. Substantially all of our subsidiaries derive revenues from services and incur expenses within the same local currency and generally do not have cross-currency transactions, and therefore, changes in foreign currency exchange rates primarily impact reported earnings and not our actual cash flow unless earnings are repatriated. To understand the performance of our underlying business, we utilize constant currency or organic constant currency variances for our consolidated and segment results.
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During the first quarter of 2024 compared to the first quarter of 2023, we experienced an -8.3% revenue decrease in the Americas, primarily driven by decreased demand for our Manpower and Experis staffing/interim services, decreased demand for our permanent recruitment services, a decrease in our TAPFIN - Managed Service Provider (MSP) business as we exited lower margin arrangements and the unfavorable impact of currency exchange rates. During the first quarter of 2024 compared to the first quarter of 2023, we experienced a -4.2% revenue decrease in Southern Europe, primarily due to decreased demand for our Manpower staffing services, partially offset by the favorable impact of currency exchange rates. During the first quarter of 2024 compared to the first quarter of 2023, we experienced a -10.1% revenue decrease in Northern Europe, primarily due to a decreased demand for our Manpower and Experis staffing/interim services, decreased demand in our permanent recruitment business and decreased demand for our Experis outcome-based solutions and consulting services, partially offset by the favorable impact of foreign currency exchange rates. We experienced an -11.7% revenue decrease in APME in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the first quarter of 2023 primarily due to the unfavorable impact of foreign currency exchange rates and decreased activity in our RPO permanent recruitment business driven by the non-recurrence of a government contract from the prior year period, partially offset by increased demand for our Manpower and Experis staffing/interim services.
From a brand perspective, we experienced revenue decreases in Manpower, Experis and Talent Solutions in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the first quarter of 2023. In our Manpower brand, the revenue decrease was primarily due to decreased demand for staffing services, our permanent recruitment services and our Manpower Solutions services. The revenue decrease in our Experis brand was primarily due to decreased demand for interim services, our permanent recruitment services and our Experis Solutions services. On an overall basis, the revenue decrease in our Talent Solutions brand, which includes RPO, MSP and our Right Management offerings, was primarily due to decreased demand for our RPO permanent recruitment offerings. This revenue decrease in Talent Solutions was partially offset by an increase in demand for our Right Management outplacement services.
In the first quarter of 2024 our gross profit margin decreased 90 basis points compared to the first quarter of 2023, primarily due to declines in our higher-margin permanent recruitment businesses and our Manpower and Experis staffing/interim services and the unfavorable impact of operational losses from our Proservia business in Germany that we are exiting. The decrease in gross profit margin in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the first quarter of 2023 was partially offset by growth in our higher-margin outplacement offerings within Right Management.
Our operating profit decreased -44.1% in the first quarter of 2024 while our operating profit margin decreased 100 basis points compared to the first quarter of 2023. Excluding the loss of $6.2 million in operating profit due to operational losses from our Proservia business in Germany in the first quarter of 2024 that we are exiting and restructuring costs of $6.6 million incurred in the first quarter of 2023, our operating profit decreased -42.1% while operating profit margin decreased 100 basis points compared to the first quarter of 2023. The operating profit margin decreased primarily due to a decrease in gross profit margin, as noted above.
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Operating Results - Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 and 2023
The following table presents selected consolidated financial data for the three months ended March 31, 2024 as compared to 2023.
|
|
2024 |
|
|
2023 |
|
|
Variance |
|
|
Constant |
|
||||
Revenues from services |
|
$ |
4,403.3 |
|
|
$ |
4,752.3 |
|
|
|
(7.3 |
)% |
|
|
(5.5 |
)% |
Cost of services |
|
|
3,639.6 |
|
|
|
3,889.2 |
|
|
|
(6.4 |
)% |
|
|
(4.4 |
)% |
Gross profit |
|
|
763.7 |
|
|
|
863.1 |
|
|
|
(11.5 |
)% |
|
|
(10.1 |
)% |
Gross profit margin |
|
|
17.3 |
% |
|
|
18.2 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Selling and administrative expenses |
|
|
697.8 |
|
|
|
745.2 |
|
|
|
(6.4 |
)% |
|
|
(5.1 |
)% |
Operating profit |
|
|
65.9 |
|
|
|
117.9 |
|
|
|
(44.1 |
)% |
|
|
(41.7 |
)% |
Operating profit margin |
|
|
1.5 |
% |
|
|
2.5 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Interest and other expenses, net |
|
|
8.4 |
|
|
|
7.5 |
|
|
|
12.2 |
% |
|
|
|
|
Earnings before income taxes |
|
|
57.5 |
|
|
|
110.4 |
|
|
|
(47.9 |
)% |
|
|
(45.3 |
)% |
Provision for income taxes |
|
|
17.8 |
|
|
|
32.6 |
|
|
|
(45.4 |
)% |
|
|
|
|
Effective income tax rate |
|
|
31.0 |
% |
|
|
29.5 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
||
Net earnings |
|
$ |
39.7 |
|
|
$ |
77.8 |
|
|
|
(49.0 |
)% |
|
|
(46.4 |
)% |
Net earnings per share – diluted |
|
$ |
0.81 |
|
|
$ |
1.51 |
|
|
|
(46.2 |
)% |
|
|
(43.5 |
)% |
Weighted average shares – diluted |
|
|
48.9 |
|
|
|
51.6 |
|
|
|
(5.1 |
)% |
|
|
|
|
The year-over-year decrease in revenues from services of -7.3% (-5.5% in constant currency) was attributed to:
23
The year-over-year 90 basis point decrease in gross profit margin was primarily attributed to:
The -6.4% decrease in selling and administrative expenses in the first quarter of 2024 (-5.1% in constant currency and -5.0% in organic constant currency) was primarily attributed to:
24
Selling and administrative expenses as a percent of revenues increased 10 basis points in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the first quarter of 2023 due primarily to:
Interest and other expenses, net is comprised of interest, foreign exchange gains and losses and other miscellaneous non-operating income and expenses, including those associated with noncontrolling interests. Interest expense, net was $20.4 million in the first quarter of 2024 compared to $18.7 million in the first quarter of 2023 primarily due to increased revolver and other short term borrowings at a higher interest rate during the period. Foreign exchange loss, net was $2.4 million in the first quarter of 2024 compared to $3.1 million in the first quarter of 2023 primarily due to a reduction in foreign currency exchange losses year over year. Miscellaneous income, net was $8.1 million in both the first quarter of 2024 and 2023.
We recorded income tax expense at an effective rate of 31.0% for the three months ended March 31, 2024, as compared to an effective rate of 29.5% for the three months ended March 31, 2023. The 2024 rate was unfavorably impacted by the overall mix of earnings and partially offset by the scheduled reduction in the French business tax rate from 0.38% to 0.28% effective January 1, 2024. The 31.0% effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2024 was higher than the United States Federal statutory rate of 21% primarily due to the French business tax, tax losses in certain countries for which we did not recognize a corresponding tax benefit due to valuation allowances, and the overall mix of earnings.
Net earnings per share - diluted was $0.81 in the first quarter of 2024 compared to $1.51 in the first quarter of 2023. Losses related to our Proservia Germany wind down in the first quarter of 2024 unfavorably impacted net earnings per share - diluted by approximately $0.13, net of tax, in the first quarter of 2024.
Weighted average shares - diluted decreased to 48.9 million in the first quarter of 2024 from 51.6 million in the first quarter of 2023. This decrease was due to the impact of share repurchases completed since the first quarter of 2023.
Segment Operating Results
Americas
In the Americas, revenues from services decreased -8.3% (-1.1% in constant currency) in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the first quarter of 2023. In the United States (which represents 66% of the Americas' revenues), revenues from services decreased -8.3% in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the first quarter of 2023, primarily driven by decreased demand of $55.4 million for our Manpower and Experis staffing/interim services, decreased activity of $7.1 million in our permanent recruitment business and a decrease of $3.0 million in our MSP business as we exited lower margin arrangements, partially offset by an increase in demand of $5.3 million for our Talent Solutions outplacement services. In Other Americas, revenues from services decreased -8.4% (increase of 12.5% in constant currency) in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the first quarter of 2023 primarily due to the $81.3 million unfavorable impact of foreign currency exchange rates, partially offset by increased demand of $42.6 million for our Manpower and Experis staffing/interim services. The constant currency increase in Other Americas was primarily due to inflation in Argentina. The decrease in revenues from services in Other Americas was primarily driven by revenue decreases in Argentina and Canada of $18.8 million, or -40.7%, and $20.0 million, or -20.6%, respectively (+157.2% and -20.8%, respectively, in constant currency), partially offset by a revenue increase in Mexico of $11.2 million, or 20.5% (9.7% in constant currency).
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Gross profit margin decreased 70 basis points in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the first quarter of 2023 primarily due to decreased margins in our staffing and interim services, particularly within Experis, which contributed 110 basis points to the decrease, decreased activity in our permanent recruitment business which contributed 50 basis points to the decrease and decreased margins in our MSP business which contributed 20 basis points to the decrease. These contributions were partially offset by increased demand in our higher-margin Right Management outplacement business, which had a 50 basis point offsetting impact and the favorable impact of currency exchange rates, which had a 60 basis point offsetting impact.
Selling and administrative expenses decreased -3.1% (increase of 1.3% in constant currency) in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the first quarter of 2023, primarily due to the $9.7 million favorable impact of currency exchange rates and a $4.5 million decrease in salaries from a reduction in headcount. The decreases were partially offset by the $2.4 million increase in lease and other office related costs, a $1.8 million increase in bonuses and sales commissions and a $1.6 million increase to software maintenance related costs.
Operating Unit Profit (“OUP”) decreased -46.4% (-43.0% in constant currency), which represents a 2.5% OUP margin, a decrease from 4.3% in the first quarter of 2023. This decrease was primarily due to decreased profitability in the United States business of $18.1 million, which includes the decreased demand for our Manpower and Experis staffing/interim services and decreased activity in our permanent recruitment business, as noted above. In the United States, OUP margin decreased to 1.8% in the first quarter of 2024 from 4.0% in the first quarter of 2023 primarily due to a decrease in gross profit margin as we saw decreased demand for our Manpower and Experis staffing/interim services and decreased activity in our RPO permanent recruitment business. The decrease was also due to an increase in our selling and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenue as we reduced costs slower than the decline in gross profit. Other Americas OUP margin decreased to 4.0% in the first quarter of 2024 from 4.8% in the first quarter of 2023 primarily due to an increase in our gross profit margin, specifically in our Manpower staffing services, partially offset by an increase in our selling and administrative expenses as a percent of revenue as we reduced costs slower than the decline in gross profit.
Southern Europe
In Southern Europe, revenues from services decreased -4.2% (-4.9% in constant currency) in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the first quarter of 2023. In France (which represents 56% of Southern Europe’s revenues), revenues from services decreased -4.3% (-5.4% in constant currency) in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the first quarter of 2023. The decrease in France is primarily due to decreased demand of $60.0 million for our Manpower staffing services, partially offset by the $12.9 million favorable impact of foreign currency exchange rates. In Italy (which represents 20% of Southern Europe’s revenues), revenues from services decreased -4.2% (-5.4% in constant currency) in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the first quarter of 2023. The decrease in Italy was primarily due to decreased demand of $21.2 million for our Manpower and Experis staffing/interim services, partially offset by the $4.7 million favorable impact of foreign currency exchange rates. In Other Southern Europe, revenues from services decreased -3.9% (-3.3% in constant currency) in 2024 compared to 2023, primarily due to decreased demand of $8.1 million for our Manpower and Experis staffing/interim services and $5.3 million for our Experis solutions services. The decrease in Other Southern Europe was driven by revenue decreases in Spain and Switzerland of $8.2 million, or -6.9%, and $8.8 million, or -7.6%, respectively (-8.0% and -12.6%, respectively, in constant currency).
Gross profit margin decreased 60 basis points in 2024 compared to 2023. The decrease was primarily due to decreased activity in our higher margin Manpower staffing services, which contributed 30 basis points to the decrease, decreased activity in our permanent recruitment services which contributed 20 basis points to the decrease and decreased activity in our Experis solutions services which contributed 20 basis points to the decrease. These contributions were partially offset by increased demand in our higher-margin Right Management outplacement business which had a 10 basis point offsetting impact.
Selling and administrative expenses decreased -2.2% (-3.1% in constant currency) during the first quarter of 2024 compared to the first quarter of 2023 primarily due to a $3.6 million decrease in salary-related costs, partially offset by the $1.9 million unfavorable impact of currency exchange rates.
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OUP in Southern Europe decreased -22.2% (-22.7% in constant currency), which represents a 3.5% OUP margin, a decrease from 4.3% in the first quarter of 2023. This OUP decrease was primarily due to decreased profitability in the France reporting unit of $11.8 million. In France, the OUP margin decreased to 3.0% for the first quarter of 2024 compared to 3.8% for the first quarter of 2023. The decrease in France was due to decreases in staffing margins and an increase in our selling and administrative expenses as a percent of revenue. In Italy, the OUP margin decreased to 6.8% for the first quarter of 2024 from 7.3% for the first quarter of 2023 primarily due to an increase in our selling and administrative expenses as a percent of revenue, partially offset by an increase in gross profit margin. In Other Southern Europe, the OUP margin decreased to 2.1% for the first quarter of 2024 from 3.0% for the first quarter of 2023 primarily due to decreases in our gross profit margin, specifically within our staffing services.
Northern Europe
In Northern Europe, the largest country operations include the United Kingdom, the Nordics, Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium (comprising 35%, 19%, 15%, 11% and 9%, respectively, of Northern Europe’s revenues). In the Northern Europe region, revenues from services decreased -10.1% (-12.1% in constant currency) in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the first quarter of 2023. Within Northern Europe, we experienced revenue decreases in the United Kingdom of $35.1 million, the Nordics of $59.2 million, Germany of $8.4 million and the Netherlands of $3.3 million, which represented revenue decreases of -10.4%, -26.1%, -6.0% and -3.3%, respectively (-14.1%, -25.3%, -7.0% and -4.4%, respectively, in constant currency). These decreases were partially offset by a revenue increase in Belgium of $3.3 million, which represented a revenue increase of 4.7% (3.5% in constant currency). The revenue decrease in Northern Europe was primarily due to decreased demand of $89.9 million for our Manpower and Experis staffing/interim services, decreased demand of $18.3 million for our Experis Solutions services and decreased demand of $10.6 million in our permanent recruitment business, partially offset by the $20.1 million favorable impact of foreign currency exchange rates.
Gross profit margin decreased by 80 basis points in 2024 compared to 2023 primarily due to decreased demand in our permanent recruitment business, particularly in Manpower and Experis, which contributed 60 basis points to the decrease, decreased demand in our Experis Solutions services, which contributed 40 basis points to the decrease, and decreases in our staffing/interim margins, which contributed 40 basis points to the decrease. These contributions were partially offset by a shift in business mix towards our higher-margin Talent Solutions outplacement and MSP services, which had a 60 basis point offsetting impact.
Selling and administrative expenses decreased -11.5% (-13.3% in constant currency) in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the first quarter of 2023. The decrease is primarily due to the $10.2 million decrease in salary costs due to headcount reductions, the $3.4 million decrease to consulting and other outside services, the $3.3 million decrease in bonuses and sales commissions as a result of decreased profitability in certain markets and no restructuring costs incurred in 2024 compared to $2.5 million in 2023. These decreases were partially offset by the $3.0 million unfavorable impact of currency exchange rates.
OUP in Northern Europe decreased -99.9% (-108.6% in constant currency), which represents a 0.0% OUP margin, a decrease from 0.5% in the first quarter of 2023. This OUP decrease was primarily driven by a decrease in profitability of our bench model countries in the Nordics, which experienced an aggregate decrease of $8.5 million, partially offset by increased profitability in other bench model countries, notably Germany and the Netherlands, which experienced increases of $4.8 million and $1.0 million, respectively. The OUP decrease was partially offset by decreased selling and administrative expenses as a percentage of revenue as we saw the effects of restructuring actions taken in the prior year period.
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APME
Revenues from services decreased -11.7% (-4.8% in constant currency and -3.6% in organic constant currency) in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the first quarter of 2023. In Japan (which represents 51% of APME’s revenues), revenues from services decreased -5.3% (increase of 6.3% in constant currency) due to the $33.2 million unfavorable impact of foreign currency exchange rates, partially offset by increased demand of $20.4 million for our Manpower and Experis staffing/interim services. In Australia, revenues from services decreased -52.9% (-51.0% in constant currency), primarily due to decreased activity of $25.3 million in our RPO permanent recruitment business driven by the non-recurrence of a government contract from the prior year period, decreased demand of $9.4 million for our Manpower and Experis staffing/interim services and the $1.3 million unfavorable impact of foreign currency exchange rates.
Gross profit margin decreased 160 basis points in 2024 compared to 2023 primarily due to decreased activity in our permanent recruitment business, particularly Talent Solutions RPO, which contributed 260 basis points to the decrease and the unfavorable impact of foreign currency exchange rates, which contributed 10 basis points to the decrease. These contributions were partially offset by improvement in our staffing/interim margins, which had a 90 basis point offsetting impact, and improvements in our higher-margin Right Management outplacement services margins, which had a 20 basis point offsetting impact.
Selling and administrative expenses decreased -23.7% (-17.9% in constant currency and -16.9% in organic constant currency) in the first quarter of 2024 compared to the first quarter of 2023. The decrease is primarily due to a $6.3 million decrease in salary related costs from a reduction in headcount, the $4.6 million favorable impact of currency exchange rates, a $2.8 million decrease in office lease related costs and zero restructuring costs incurred in 2024 compared to $2.5 million in 2023.
OUP in APME decreased -6.1% (increases of 3.3% in constant currency and 4.7% in organic constant currency) which represents a 3.7% OUP margin, an increase from 3.5% in the first quarter of 2023. This OUP decrease was primarily driven by decreased profitability in Japan reporting unit of $0.8 million, partially offset by decreases to selling and administrative expenses, as noted above.
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Financial Measures
Constant Currency and Organic Constant Currency Reconciliation
Changes in our financial results include the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates, acquisitions, and dispositions. We provide “constant currency” and “organic constant currency” calculations in this report to remove the impact of these items. We express year-over-year variances that are calculated in constant currency and organic constant currency as a percentage.
When we use the term “constant currency,” it means that we have translated financial data for a period into United States dollars using the same foreign currency exchange rates that we used to translate financial data for the previous period. We believe that this calculation is a useful measure, indicating the actual growth or decline of our operations. We use constant currency results in our analysis of subsidiary or segment performance, including Argentina which operates in a hyperinflationary economy. We also use constant currency when analyzing our performance against that of our competitors. Substantially all of our subsidiaries derive revenues and incur expenses within a single country and, consequently, do not generally incur currency risks in connection with the conduct of their normal business operations. Changes in foreign currency exchange rates primarily impact reported earnings and not our actual cash flow unless earnings are repatriated.
When we use the term “organic constant currency,” it means that we have further removed the impact of acquisitions in the current period and dispositions from the prior period from our constant currency calculation. We believe that this calculation is useful because it allows us to show the actual growth or decline of our ongoing business.
The constant currency and organic constant currency financial measures are used to supplement those measures that are in accordance with United States Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”). These Non-GAAP financial measures may not provide information that is directly comparable to that provided by other companies in our industry, as other companies may calculate such financial results differently. These Non-GAAP financial measures are not measurements of financial performance under GAAP, and should not be considered as alternatives to measures presented in accordance with GAAP.
Constant currency and organic constant currency percent variances, along with a reconciliation of these amounts to certain of our reported results, are provided below:
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Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 Compared to 2023 |
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Revenues from services: |
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Americas: |
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United States |
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$ |
680.4 |
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(8.3 |
)% |
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— |
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(8.3 |
)% |
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— |
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(8.3 |
)% |
Other Americas |
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356.0 |
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(8.4 |
)% |
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(20.9 |
)% |
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12.5 |
% |
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— |
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12.5 |
% |
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1,036.4 |
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(8.3 |
)% |
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(7.2 |
)% |
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(1.1 |
)% |
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— |
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(1.1 |
)% |
Southern Europe: |
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France |
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1,119.3 |
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(4.3 |
)% |
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1.1 |
% |
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(5.4 |
)% |
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— |
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(5.4 |
)% |
Italy |
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404.3 |
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(4.2 |
)% |
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1.2 |
% |
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(5.4 |
)% |
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— |
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(5.4 |
)% |
Other Southern Europe |
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457.7 |
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(3.9 |
)% |
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(0.6 |
)% |
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(3.3 |
)% |
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— |
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(3.3 |
)% |
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1,981.3 |
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(4.2 |
)% |
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0.7 |
% |
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(4.9 |
)% |
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— |
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(4.9 |
)% |
Northern Europe |
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870.3 |
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(10.1 |
)% |
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2.0 |
% |
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(12.1 |
)% |
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— |
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(12.1 |
)% |
APME |
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535.1 |
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(11.7 |
)% |
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(6.9 |
)% |
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(4.8 |
)% |
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(1.2 |
)% |
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(3.6 |
)% |
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4,423.1 |
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Intercompany Eliminations |
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(19.8 |
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Consolidated |
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$ |
4,403.3 |
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(7.3 |
)% |
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(1.8 |
)% |
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(5.5 |
)% |
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(0.2 |
)% |
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(5.3 |
)% |
Gross Profit |
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$ |
763.7 |
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(11.5 |
)% |
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(1.4 |
)% |
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(10.1 |
)% |
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(0.1 |
)% |
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(10.0 |
)% |
Selling and Administrative Expenses |
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$ |
697.8 |
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|
|
(6.4 |
)% |
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(1.3 |
)% |
|
|
(5.1 |
)% |
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(0.1 |
)% |
|
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(5.0 |
)% |
Operating Profit |
|
$ |
65.9 |
|
|
|
(44.1 |
)% |
|
|
(2.4 |
)% |
|
|
(41.7 |
)% |
|
|
(0.1 |
)% |
|
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(41.6 |
)% |
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
Cash used to fund our operations is primarily generated through operating activities and provided by our existing credit facilities. We believe our available cash and existing credit facilities are sufficient to cover our cash needs for the foreseeable future. We assess and monitor our liquidity and capital resources globally. We use a global cash pooling arrangement, intercompany borrowing, and some local credit lines to meet funding needs and allocate our capital resources among our various entities. As of March 31, 2024, we had $429.3 million of cash held by foreign subsidiaries. We have historically made and anticipate future cash repatriations to the United States from certain foreign subsidiaries to fund domestic operations.
Cash generated in operating activities was $116.0 million during the three months ended March 31, 2024, as compared to $124.6 million generated during the three months ended March 31, 2023. Changes in operating assets and liabilities generated $37.1 million and $2.4 million of cash during the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. These changes were primarily attributable to the timing of collections and payments. Accounts receivable decreased to $4,458.5 million as of March 31, 2024 from $4,830.0 million as of December 31, 2023 primarily due to the revenue decline and the impact of changes in currency exchange rates. Days Sales Outstanding ("DSO") increased by one day from December 31, 2023, to 55 days as of March 31, 2024.
The nature of our operations is such that our most significant current asset is accounts receivable and our most significant current liabilities are payroll-related costs, which are generally paid either weekly or monthly. As the demand for our services increases, we generally experience an increase in our working capital needs, as we continue to pay our associates on a weekly or monthly basis while the related accounts receivable are outstanding for much longer, which may result in a decline in operating cash flows.
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Conversely, as the demand for our services declines, we generally experience a decrease in our working capital needs, as the existing accounts receivable are collected and not replaced at the same level, resulting in a decline of our accounts receivable balance, with less of an effect on current liabilities due to the shorter cycle time of the payroll related items. While this may result in an increase in our operating cash flows, longer payment terms and timing of payroll, tax and supplier related payments significantly impact our cash position and cash flows each period. Any increase in operating cash flows from an economic slowdown would not be sustained in the event that a downturn continues for an extended period.
Capital expenditures were $11.8 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024 compared to $13.2 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023. These expenditures were primarily comprised of purchases of computer equipment, office furniture and other costs related to office openings and refurbishments, as well as capitalized software costs.
From time to time, we acquire and invest in companies throughout the world, including franchises. For the three months ended March 31, 2024, total cash consideration paid for acquisitions, net of cash acquired, was $1.1 million, which represents a contingent consideration payment related to a previous acquisition. No cash consideration was paid during the three months ended March 31, 2023.
Net debt borrowings were $3.5 million in the three months ended March 31, 2024 as compared to net repayments of $10.7 million in the three months ended March 31, 2023.
Our €500.0 million notes and €400.0 million notes are due June 2026 and June 2027, respectively. When those notes mature, we plan to either repay the amounts with available cash or borrowings under our $600.0 million revolving credit facility or a new borrowing. The credit terms, including interest rate and facility fees, of any replacement borrowings will be dependent upon the condition of the credit markets at that time. We currently do not anticipate any problems accessing the credit markets for replacement of those notes.
Our $600.0 million revolving credit agreement requires that we comply with a leverage ratio (Net Debt-to-Net Earnings before interest and other expenses, provision for income taxes, intangible asset amortization expense, depreciation and amortization expense ("EBITDA")) of not greater than 3.5 to 1 and a fixed charge coverage ratio of not less than 1.5 to 1. As defined in the agreement, we had a Net Debt-to-EBITDA ratio of 2.03 to 1 and a fixed charge coverage ratio of 3.17 to 1 as of March 31, 2024. Based on our current forecast, we expect to be in compliance with our financial covenants for the next 12 months.
As of March 31, 2024, we had letters of credit of $0.4 million issued under our $600.0 million revolving credit facility. Additional borrowings of $599.6 million were available to us under the facility as of March 31, 2024.
In addition to the previously mentioned facilities, we maintain separate bank credit lines with financial institutions to meet the working capital needs of our subsidiary operations. As of March 31, 2024, such uncommitted credit lines totaled $301.7 million, of which $284.0 million was unused. Under the revolving credit agreement, total subsidiary borrowings cannot exceed $300.0 million in the first, second and fourth quarters, and $600.0 million in the third quarter of each year. Due to these limitations, additional borrowings of $282.3 million could have been made under these lines as of March 31, 2024.
We have assessed our liquidity position as of March 31, 2024 and for the near future. As of March 31, 2024, our cash and cash equivalents balance was $604.8 million. We also have access to the previously mentioned revolving credit facility that could have immediately provided us with up to $600.0 million of additional cash, less any outstanding borrowings and letters of credit, and we have an option to request an increase to the total availability under the revolving credit facility by an additional $300.0 million and each lender may participate in the requested increase at their discretion. In addition, we have access to the previously mentioned credit lines to meet the working capital needs of our subsidiaries, of which $282.3 million was available to use as of March 31, 2024. Our €500.0 ($538.1) million notes mature in June 2026, and our €400.0 ($428.7) million notes mature in June 2027. Based on the above, we believe we have sufficient liquidity and capital resources to satisfy future requirements and meet our obligations currently and in the near future.
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The Board of Directors declared a semi-annual dividend of $1.54 and $1.47 per share on May 3, 2024 and May 5, 2023, respectively. The 2024 dividends are payable on June 14, 2024 to shareholders of record as of June 3, 2024. The 2023 dividends were paid on June 15, 2023 to shareholders of record as of June 1, 2023.
In August 2023 and August 2021, the Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of 5.0 million shares and 4.0 million shares of our common stock, respectively. We conduct share repurchases from time to time through a variety of methods, including open market purchases, block transactions, privately negotiated transactions or similar facilities. During the three months ended March 31, 2024, we repurchased a total of 0.7 million shares under the 2023 authorization at a cost of $50.0 million. During the three months ended March 31, 2023, we repurchased a total of 0.4 million shares under the 2021 authorization at a cost of $30.0 million. As of March 31, 2024, there were 3.9 million shares remaining authorized for repurchase under the 2023 authorization and no shares remaining authorized for repurchase under the 2021 authorization.
We had aggregate commitments of $2,220.3 million as of March 31, 2024 related to debt, operating leases, severance and office closure costs, transition tax resulting from the Tax Act and certain other commitments compared to $2,320.5 million as of December 31, 2023.
We also have entered into guarantee contracts and stand-by letters of credit totaling $739.9 million and $745.7 million as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively ($691.1 million and $696.9 million for guarantees as of March 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, and $48.8 million for stand-by letters of credit as of both dates). The guarantees primarily relate to staffing license requirements, operating leases and indebtedness. The stand-by letters of credit mainly relate to workers’ compensation in the United States. If certain conditions were met under these arrangements, we would be required to satisfy our obligations in cash. Due to the nature of these arrangements and our historical experience, we do not expect any significant payments under these arrangements. Therefore, they have been excluded from our aggregate commitments. The cost of these guarantees and letters of credit was $0.4 million and $0.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively
During the three months ended March 31, 2024, we did not record any restructuring costs. We recorded $6.6 million in restructuring costs during the three months ended March 31, 2023 . During the three months ended March 31, 2024, we made payments of $30.3 million out of our restructuring reserve, which is used for severance, office closures and consolidations, and professional and other fees related to restructuring in multiple countries and territories. We expect a majority of the remaining $59.7 million reserve will be paid by the end of 2024.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
See Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Item 3 – Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Our 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K contains certain disclosures about market risks affecting us. There have been no material changes to the information provided which would require additional disclosures as of the date of this filing.
Item 4 – Controls and Procedures
We maintain a set of disclosure controls and procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports filed by us under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms and that such information is accumulated and communicated to management of the company, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding timely disclosure. We carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and our Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures at a reasonable assurance level pursuant to Rule 13a-15 of the Exchange Act. Based on that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and our Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of the end of the period covered by this report, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the reasonable assurance level.
There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting identified in connection with the evaluation discussed above that occurred during our last fiscal quarter that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
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PART II - OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1A – Risk Factors
As of the date of this filing, the Company and its operations continue to be subject to the risk factors previously disclosed in the “Risk Factors” sections contained in the 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Item 2 – Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
In August 2023, the Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of 5.0 million shares of our common stock. We conduct share repurchases from time to time through a variety of methods, including open market purchases, block transactions, privately negotiated transactions or similar facilities. The following table shows the total number of shares repurchased during the first quarter of 2024. As of March 31, 2024, there were 3.9 million shares remaining authorized for repurchase under the 2023 authorization.
ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES |
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Total |
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Average price |
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Maximum |
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January 1 - 31, 2024 |
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325,527 |
|
|
$ |
76.80 |
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|
|
325,527 |
|
|
|
4,272,709 |
|
February 1 - 29, 2024 |
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|
180,319 |
|
(1) |
$ |
72.83 |
|
|
|
27,500 |
|
|
|
4,245,209 |
|
March 1 - 31, 2024 |
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312,321 |
|
(1) |
$ |
73.67 |
|
|
|
312,127 |
|
|
|
3,933,082 |
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Total |
|
|
818,167 |
|
|
$ |
75.17 |
|
|
|
665,154 |
|
|
|
3,933,082 |
|
(1) Includes 152,819 shares and 194 shares of common stock withheld by ManpowerGroup in February and March, respectively, to satisfy tax withholding obligations on shares acquired by certain officers in settlement of restricted stock.
Item 5 – Other Information
Audit Committee Approval of Audit-Related and Non-Audit Services
The Audit Committee of our Board of Directors has approved the following audit-related and non-audit services performed or to be performed for us by our independent registered public accounting firm, Deloitte & Touche LLP and affiliates, to date in 2024:
(a) preparation and/or review of tax returns, including sales and use tax, excise tax, income tax, local tax, property tax, and value added tax, consultation regarding appropriate handling of items on the United States and international tax returns;
(b) advice and assistance with respect to transfer pricing matters, as well as communicating with various taxing authorities regarding the requirements associated with royalties and inter-company pricing, and tax audits; and
(c) audit services with respect to certain procedures and certifications where required.
Trading Plans
During the quarter ended
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Item 6 – Exhibits
10.1 |
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31.1 |
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31.2 |
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32.1 |
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Statement of Jonas Prising, Chief Executive Officer, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. ss. 1350. |
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32.2 |
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101.INS |
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Inline XBRL Instance Document - the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document. |
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101.SCH |
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Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema With Embedded Linkbase Documents |
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104 |
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The cover page from the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2024 has been formatted in Inline XBRL (Inline Extensible Business Reporting Language) and contained in Exhibits 101. |
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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.
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ManpowerGroup Inc. |
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(Registrant) |
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Date: May 3, 2024 |
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/s/ John T. McGinnis |
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John T. McGinnis |
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Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (Signing on behalf of the Registrant and as the Principal Financial Officer) |
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/s/ Eric Rozek |
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Eric Rozek |
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Vice President and Global Controller (Principal Accounting Officer) |
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