Manpower Inc. Reports 3rd Quarter 2010 Results

October 20, 2010 at 7:30 AM EDT

MILWAUKEE, Oct 20, 2010 /PRNewswire via COMTEX News Network/ -- Manpower Inc. (NYSE: MAN) today reported that earnings per diluted share for the three months ended September 30, 2010 were 62 cents compared to a loss of 67 cents in the prior year period. Revenues for the third quarter were $5.0 billion, an increase of 19 percent from the year earlier period, or an increase of 24 percent in constant currency.

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Third quarter results were unfavorably impacted by 3 cents per diluted share as foreign currencies were relatively weaker compared to the third quarter of 2009.

Third quarter 2009 results include a loss on the sale of an equity investment and a goodwill impairment charge totaling $71.3 million ($66.3 million after tax) or 84 cents per diluted share. Also included in third quarter 2009 results is a $7.5 million ($4.6 million after tax) or 6 cents per diluted share charge related to the repayment of our revolver borrowings and the extinguishment of an interest rate swap agreement. Excluding these charges, third quarter 2009 net earnings would have been $18.1 million, or 23 cents per diluted share.

Jeffrey A. Joerres, Manpower Inc. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, said, "Our team around the world did an outstanding job in the third quarter. We were able to sustain our growth from the second quarter and substantially improve our operating margin. We continue to benefit from our office network and strong portfolio of offerings.

"The U.S., Germany and the U.K. did particularly well, as did the emerging markets. The trends continue to be strong for our industry, and we continue to hear and experience encouraging signs from our clients.

"We are anticipating the fourth quarter of 2010 diluted earnings per share to be in the range of $.54 to $.62, which includes an estimated negative currency impact of 2 cents. This is before expected reorganization charges related to Right Management and Jefferson Wells of 15 to 20 cents per share," Joerres stated.

Earnings per diluted share for the nine months ended September 30, 2010 were $1.06 compared to a loss of 49 cents per diluted share in 2009. Net earnings were $86.8 million compared to a loss of $38.3 million in the prior year. Revenues for the nine-month period were $13.7 billion, an increase of 18 percent from the prior year. Foreign currency exchange rates had an unfavorable impact of 1 cent for the nine-month period.

Earnings per diluted share for the nine month period in 2009 include the loss on the sale of the equity investment and goodwill impairment charge totaling 84 cents, the charge of 6 cents related to the repayment of our revolver borrowings and extinguishment of an interest rate swap, and the first and second quarter reorganization charges totaling 17 cents.

In conjunction with its third quarter earnings release, Manpower will broadcast its conference call live over the Internet on October 20, 2010 at 7:30 a.m. CDT (8:30 a.m. EDT). Interested parties are invited to listen to the webcast and view the presentation by logging on to http://investor.manpower.com.

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

About Manpower Inc.

Manpower Inc. (NYSE: MAN) is a world leader in innovative workforce solutions; creating and delivering services that enable its clients to win in the changing world of work. With over 60 years' experience, Manpower offers employers a range of services and solutions for the entire employment and business cycle including permanent, temporary and contract recruitment; employee assessment and selection; training; outplacement; outsourcing and consulting. Manpower's worldwide network of nearly 4,000 offices in 82 countries and territories is the world's largest in the industry and enables the company to meet the needs of its 400,000 clients per year, including small and medium size enterprises in all industry sectors, as well as the world's largest multinational corporations. The focus of Manpower's work is on raising productivity through improved quality, efficiency and cost-reduction across their total workforce, enabling clients to concentrate on their core business activities. Manpower Inc. operates under five brands: Manpower, Manpower Professional, Elan, Jefferson Wells and Right Management. More information about Manpower Inc. is available at www.manpower.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

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

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


                                        Three Months Ended September 30
                                        -------------------------------
                                                              % Variance
                                                              ----------
                                                        Amount     Constant
                                     2010      2009  Reported    Currency
                                     ----      ----  --------    --------
                                                  (Unaudited)
    Revenues from services (a)
     (b)                         $4,972.0  $4,189.6      18.7%         24.1%

    Cost of services              4,130.8   3,485.5      18.5%         24.1%
                                  -------   -------

      Gross profit                  841.2     704.1      19.5%         24.4%

    Selling and administrative
     expenses                       732.3     664.6      10.2%         14.4%
    Goodwill and intangible
     asset impairment charges
     (c)                                -      61.0       N/A           N/A
                                      ---      ----
      Selling and administrative
       expenses                     732.3     725.6       0.9%          4.8%

      Operating profit (loss)       108.9     (21.5)      N/A           N/A

    Interest and other
     expenses                         8.4      29.3     -71.4%
                                      ---      ----

      Earnings (loss) before
       income taxes                 100.5     (50.8)      N/A           N/A

    Provision for income taxes       49.2       2.0       N/A

      Net earnings (loss)           $51.3    $(52.8)      N/A           N/A
                                    =====    ======

    Net earnings (loss) per
     share -basic                   $0.63    $(0.67)      N/A
                                    =====    ======

    Net earnings (loss) per
     share -diluted                 $0.62    $(0.67)      N/A           N/A
                                    =====    ======

    Weighted average shares -
     basic                           81.9      78.4       4.5%
                                     ====      ====

    Weighted average shares -
     diluted                         82.7      78.4       5.5%
                                     ====      ====




    (a)  Revenues from services include fees received from our franchise
    offices of $6.8 million and $5.7 million for the three months ended
    September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively. These fees are primarily
    based on revenues generated by the franchise offices, which were
    $273.3 million and $200.3 million for the three months ended
    September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

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

    (c)  The goodwill impairment charge for the three months ended
    September 30, 2009 relates to our investment in Jefferson Wells. The
    impact on net earnings is $61.0 million, or $0.78 per diluted share,
    for the three months ended September 30, 2009.

                                   Manpower Inc.
                               Operating Unit Results
                                   (In millions)


                                      Three Months Ended September 30
                                      -------------------------------
                                                            % Variance
                                                            ----------
                                                       Amount    Constant
                                    2010      2009  Reported   Currency
                                    ----      ----  --------   --------
                                                (Unaudited)
    Revenues from Services:
      Americas:
          United States  (a)      $752.1    $409.8      83.5%       83.5%
          Other Americas           317.1     243.5      30.3%       25.8%
                                 1,069.2     653.3      63.7%       62.0%
                                 -------     -----

      France                     1,411.6   1,314.1       7.4%       18.8%
      EMEA:
          Italy                    257.1     231.0      11.3%       23.1%
          Other EMEA (b)         1,548.0   1,379.3      12.2%       19.6%
                                 1,805.1   1,610.3      12.1%       20.1%
                                 -------   -------
      Asia Pacific                 555.7     427.9      29.8%       20.5%
      Right Management              85.5     135.7     -37.0%      -36.5%
      Jefferson Wells               44.9      48.3      -6.9%       -6.9%
                                $4,972.0  $4,189.6      18.7%       24.1%
                                ========  ========

    Operating Unit Profit
     (Loss) (c):
      Americas:
          United States  (a)       $27.4      $1.7       N/A         N/A
          Other Americas             8.2       5.5      49.4%       43.2%
                                    35.6       7.2     395.3%      390.5%
                                    ----       ---

      France                        25.0      10.6     135.6%      160.6%
      EMEA:
          Italy                     11.4       8.6      30.7%       44.6%
          Other EMEA (b)            43.0      16.0     171.0%      190.8%
                                    54.4      24.6     121.5%      139.3%
                                    ----      ----
      Asia Pacific                  13.1       4.0     234.1%      210.9%
      Right Management                 -      21.2       N/A         N/A
      Jefferson Wells               (1.5)     (0.6)      N/A         N/A
                                   126.6      67.0
    Corporate expenses             (23.6)    (21.1)
    Goodwill and intangible
     asset impairment charge           -     (61.0)
    Intangible asset
     amortization expense (c)      (11.6)     (6.4)
    Reclassification of French
     business tax                   17.5         -
        Operating profit (loss)    108.9     (21.5)      N/A         N/A
    Interest and other expenses
     (d)                            (8.4)    (29.3)
        Earnings (loss) before
         income taxes             $100.5    $(50.8)
                                  ======    ======




    (a)  The United States results include the results of COMSYS IT
    Partners, Inc., which was acquired on April 5, 2010. United States
    revenues from services include fees received from our franchise
    offices of $4.0 million and $3.0 million for the three months ended
    September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively. These fees are primarily
    based on revenues generated by the franchise offices, which were
    $169.0 million and $121.6 million for the three months ended
    September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

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

    (c)  During the third quarter of 2010, we redefined Operating Unit
    Profit (Loss) to exclude intangible asset amortization. Therefore,
    these costs are no longer included as operating costs within the
    reportable segments and Corporate Expenses, and all intangible asset
    amortization expense is now shown separately. All previously
    reported results have been restated to conform to the current year
    presentation.

    (d)  The components of interest and other expenses were:
                                                        2010      2009
                                                        ----      ----
            Interest expense                           $10.0     $21.5
            Interest income                             (1.2)     (1.7)
            Foreign exchange gains                      (0.3)     (0.6)
            Miscellaneous income, net                   (0.1)     (0.2)
            Loss from sale of an equity investment         -      10.3
                                                        $8.4     $29.3
                                                        ====     =====

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


                                       Nine Months Ended September 30
                                       ------------------------------
                                                              % Variance
                                                              ----------
                                                        Amount      Constant
                                   2010       2009  Reported      Currency
                                   ----       ----  --------      --------
                                                 (Unaudited)
    Revenues from services
     (a) (b)                  $13,656.9  $11,626.1       17.5%          18.0%

    Cost of services           11,317.2    9,564.0       18.3%          19.0%
                               --------    -------

      Gross profit              2,339.7    2,062.1       13.5%          13.7%

    Selling and
     administrative
     expenses                   2,119.1    2,002.2        5.8%           5.8%
    Goodwill and intangible
     asset impairment
     charges (c)                      -       61.0        N/A            N/A
                                    ---       ----
      Selling and
       administrative
       expenses                 2,119.1    2,063.2        2.7%           2.7%

      Operating profit (loss)     220.6       (1.1)       N/A            N/A

    Interest and other
     expenses                      33.2       52.0      -36.2%
                                   ----       ----

      Earnings (loss) before
       income taxes               187.4      (53.1)       N/A            N/A

    Provision for income
     taxes                        100.6      (14.8)       N/A

      Net earnings (loss)         $86.8     $(38.3)       N/A            N/A
                                  =====     ======

    Net earnings (loss) per
     share -basic                 $1.08     $(0.49)       N/A
                                  =====     ======

    Net earnings (loss) per
     share -diluted               $1.06     $(0.49)       N/A            N/A
                                  =====     ======

    Weighted average shares
     -basic                        80.7       78.3        3.1%
                                   ====       ====

    Weighted average shares
     -diluted                      81.7       78.3        4.4%
                                   ====       ====




    (a)  Revenues from services include fees received from our franchise
    offices of $17.2 million and $16.6 million for the nine months ended
    September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively. These fees are primarily
    based on revenues generated by the franchise offices, which were
    $704.5 million and $533.3 million for the nine months ended
    September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

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

    (c)  The goodwill impairment charge for the nine months ended
    September 30, 2009 relates to our investment in Jefferson Wells.
    The impact on net earnings is $61.0 million, or $0.78 per diluted
    share, for the nine months ended September 30, 2009.

                                   Manpower Inc.
                               Operating Unit Results
                                   (In millions)


                                       Nine Months Ended September 30
                                       ------------------------------
                                                              % Variance
                                                              ----------
                                                         Amount   Constant
                                     2010       2009  Reported  Currency
                                     ----       ----  --------  --------
                                                (Unaudited)
    Revenues from Services:
      Americas:
          United States  (a)     $1,880.2   $1,157.9      62.4%      62.4%
          Other Americas            917.7      683.4      34.3%      26.5%
                                  2,797.9    1,841.3      52.0%      49.1%
                                  -------    -------

      France                      3,775.0    3,371.1      12.0%      17.4%
      EMEA:
          Italy                     750.1      681.5      10.1%      14.9%
          Other EMEA (b)          4,361.3    3,894.0      12.0%      12.9%
                                  5,111.4    4,575.5      11.7%      13.2%
                                  -------    -------
      Asia Pacific                1,558.9    1,259.3      23.8%      13.7%
      Right Management              287.6      429.8     -33.1%     -34.2%
      Jefferson Wells               126.1      149.1     -15.4%     -15.4%
                                $13,656.9  $11,626.1      17.5%      18.0%
                                =========  =========

    Operating Unit Profit
     (Loss) (c):
      Americas:
          United States  (a)        $38.0     $(15.4)      N/A        N/A
          Other Americas             26.5       14.2      87.1%      76.8%
                                     64.5       (1.2)      N/A        N/A
                                     ----       ----

      France                         35.1       15.8     122.7%     148.0%
      EMEA:
          Italy                      31.7       16.8      87.9%      99.5%
          Other EMEA (b)             91.6        8.2       N/A        N/A
                                    123.3       25.0     392.8%     410.2%
                                    -----       ----
      Asia Pacific                   37.6       19.6      93.4%      76.6%
      Right Management               20.3       92.6     -78.0%     -78.9%
      Jefferson Wells                (9.3)     (18.3)      N/A        N/A
                                    271.5      133.5
    Corporate expenses              (70.4)     (56.6)
    Goodwill and intangible
     asset impairment charge            -      (61.0)
    Intangible asset
     amortization expense (c)       (28.1)     (17.0)
    Reclassification of
     French business tax             47.6          -
        Operating profit (loss)     220.6       (1.1)      N/A        N/A
    Interest and other
     expenses (d)                   (33.2)     (52.0)
        Earnings (loss) before
         income taxes              $187.4     $(53.1)
                                   ======     ======




    (a)  The United States results include the results of COMSYS IT
    Partners, Inc., which was acquired on April 5, 2010. United States,
    revenues from services include fees received from our franchise
    offices of $9.9 million and $7.4 million for the nine months ended
    September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively.  These fees are primarily
    based on revenues generated by the franchise offices, which were
    $457.0 million and $323.7 million for the nine months ended
    September 30, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

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

    (c)  During the third quarter of 2010, we redefined Operating Unit
    Profit (Loss) to exclude intangible asset amortization. Therefore,
    these costs are no longer included as operating costs within the
    reportable segments and Corporate Expenses, and all intangible asset
    amortization expense is now shown separately. All previously
    reported results have been restated to conform to the current year
    presentation.

    (d)  The components of interest and other expenses were:
                                                         2010       2009
                                                         ----       ----
            Interest expense                            $33.6      $48.5
            Interest income                              (4.2)      (9.3)
            Foreign exchange losses                       2.5        0.9
            Miscellaneous expenses, net                   1.3        1.6
            Loss from sale of an equity investment          -       10.3
                                                        $33.2      $52.0
                                                        =====      =====

                             Manpower Inc.
                      Consolidated Balance Sheets
                             (In millions)


                                                   Sep. 30        Dec. 31
                                                        2010           2009
                                                        ----           ----
                                                        (Unaudited)
    ASSETS
    Current assets:
      Cash and cash equivalents                       $598.3       $1,014.6
      Accounts receivable, net                       3,890.9        3,070.8
      Prepaid expenses and other assets                146.1          179.6
      Future income tax benefits                        73.9           67.4
          Total current assets                       4,709.2        4,332.4

    Other assets:
      Goodwill and other intangible assets,
       net                                           1,758.0        1,357.5
      Other assets                                     374.6          347.5
          Total other assets                         2,132.6        1,705.0

    Property and equipment:
      Land, buildings, leasehold
       improvements and equipment                      711.1          703.6
      Less:  accumulated depreciation and
       amortization                                    537.5          527.2
        Net property and equipment                     173.6          176.4
            Total assets                            $7,015.4       $6,213.8
                                                    ========       ========

    LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
    Current liabilities:
      Accounts payable                              $1,293.5         $944.4
      Employee compensation payable                    221.5          187.8
      Accrued liabilities                              516.0          465.9
      Accrued payroll taxes and insurance              633.6          572.0
      Value added taxes payable                        502.5          391.2
      Short-term borrowings and current
       maturities of long-term debt                     24.6           41.7
          Total current liabilities                  3,191.7        2,603.0

    Other liabilities:
      Long-term debt                                   681.8          715.6
      Other long-term liabilities                      376.3          358.7
          Total other liabilities                    1,058.1        1,074.3

    Shareholders' equity:
      Common stock                                       1.1            1.0
      Capital in excess of par value                 2,765.1        2,544.2
      Retained earnings                              1,165.8        1,109.6
      Accumulated other comprehensive
       income                                           94.4          106.9
      Treasury stock, at cost                       (1,260.8)      (1,225.2)
          Total shareholders' equity                 2,765.6        2,536.5
            Total liabilities and shareholders'
             equity                                 $7,015.4       $6,213.8
                                                    ========       ========


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


                                                         Nine Months Ended
                                                           September 30
                                                           ------------
                                                         2010         2009
                                                         ----         ----
                                                            (Unaudited)
    Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
      Net earnings (loss)                               $86.8       $(38.3)
      Adjustments to reconcile net earnings
       (loss) to net
        cash provided by operating activities:
          Depreciation and amortization                  80.2         72.8
          Non-cash goodwill and intangible asset
           impairment                                       -         61.0
          Deferred income taxes                         (44.9)       (12.1)
          Provision for doubtful accounts                22.0         20.9
          Loss from sale of an equity investment            -         10.3
          Share-based compensation                       17.9         12.5
          Excess tax benefit on exercise of stock
           options                                       (0.8)        (0.1)
      Changes in operating assets and
       liabilities, excluding
        the impact of acquisitions:
          Accounts receivable                         (730.2)        655.2
          Other assets                                   17.9        (69.5)
          Other liabilities                             494.7       (300.8)
                Cash (used in) provided by operating
                 activities                             (56.4)       411.9
                                                        -----        -----

    Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
      Capital expenditures                              (41.8)       (27.0)
      Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash
       acquired                                       (260.6)        (21.3)
      Proceeds from the sale of an equity
       investment                                           -         13.3
      Proceeds from the sale of property and
       equipment                                          3.1          3.3
                Cash used in investing activities     (299.3)        (31.7)
                                                       ------        -----

    Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
      Net change in short-term borrowings               (19.5)       (25.1)
      Proceeds from long-term debt                        1.4        146.4
      Repayments of long-term debt                       (1.0)      (210.0)
      Proceeds from share-based awards                   15.0          9.7
      Excess tax benefit on exercise of stock
       options                                            0.8          0.1
      Repurchases of common stock                       (34.8)           -
      Dividends paid                                    (30.6)       (29.0)
                Cash used in financing activities       (68.7)      (107.9)
                                                        -----       ------

    Effect of exchange rate changes on cash               8.1         54.3
    Change in cash and cash equivalents               (416.3)        326.6

    Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of
     period                                           1,014.6        874.0
    Cash and cash equivalents, end of period           $598.3     $1,200.6
                                                       ======     ========


SOURCE Manpower Inc.

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