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STAGWELL INC. (NASDAQ: STGW) REPORTS RESULTS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2024
May 1 2024
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STAGWELL INC. (NASDAQ: STGW) REPORTS RESULTS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2024

Revenue Growth of 8%, Led by 13% Growth from Performance Media & Data

Net Loss Attributable to Stagwell Inc. Common Shareholders of $1.3 million

Adjusted EBITDA of $90 million, An Increase of 25% Year-Over-Year

Adjusted EBITDA Margin of 17%, An Increase of 320 Basis Points Year-Over-Year

EPS of $(0.01); Adjusted EPS of $0.16, An Increase of 14% Year-Over-Year

Net New Business of $66 million in Q1; LTM Net New Business of $284 million

Reaffirm Guidance for 2024 of Organic Net Revenue Growth of 5% to 7%; Adjusted EBITDA of $400 million to $450 million; Free Cash Flow Conversion of ~50%

NEW YORK, May 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- (NASDAQ: STGW) – Stagwell Inc. ("Stagwell") today announced financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2024.

Mark Penn, Chairman and CEO, said, “We are on target for 2024 with a return to growth and strong margin expansion led by the double-digit growth of the Performance Media & Data Capability. We see tailwinds of record new business, growth in advertising generally, and a strengthened market position given growing industry accolades for our work.

FIRST QUARTER RESULTS:

  • Q1 Revenue of $670 million, an increase of 8% versus the prior year period.
  • Q1 Net Loss attributable to Stagwell Inc. Common Shareholders of $1.3 million versus Income of $1.4 million in the prior year period.
  • Q1 Adjusted EBITDA of $90 million, an increase of 25% versus the prior year period.
  • Q1 Adjusted EBITDA Margin of 17% on net revenue, an improvement of 320 basis points versus the prior year period.
  • Q1 Earnings Per Share Attributable to Stagwell Inc. Common Shareholders of $(0.01) versus $0.00 in the prior year period.
  • Q1 Adjusted Earnings Per Share attributable to Stagwell Inc. Common Shareholders of $0.16 versus $0.14 in the prior year period.
  • Net new business wins of $66 million in the first quarter, last twelve-month net new business wins of $284 million.
  • Q1 Net Revenue of $532 million, an increase of 2% versus the prior year period.
  • Q1 Organic Net Revenue increased 2% versus the prior year period, led by 54% increase in Advocacy.

Mark Penn, Chairman and CEO, said, "We are on target for 2024 with a return to growth and strong margin expansion led by the double-digit growth of the Performance Media & Data Capability. We see tailwinds of record new business, growth in advertising generally, and a strengthened market position given growing industry accolades for our work."

"We continue to invest in technology with the Stagwell Marketing Cloud setting the pace for innovation and we believe that we will see growth in AI-related digital transformation assignments building in the second half of the year along with a strong advocacy season. At the same time, we are successfully expanding our global presence, and we are seeing that pay dividends with enhanced growth."

Frank Lanuto, Chief Financial Officer, commented: "Revenue in Q1 grew by 8% year-over-year to $670 million. Cost actions taken in 2023 contributed to 25% growth in adjusted EBITDA or $90 million, representing a 17% adjusted EBITDA margin, an improvement of 320 basis points over the prior year. We are well positioned to achieve our 2024 targets, as we continue to focus on efficiency, especially through the implementation of AI on our shared services platform." 

Financial Outlook

2024 financial guidance is reiterated as follows:

  • Organic Net Revenue growth of 5% to 7%
  • Organic Net Revenue excluding Advocacy growth of 4% to 5%
  • Adjusted EBITDA of $400 million to $450 million
  • Free Cash Flow Conversion of approximately 50%
  • Adjusted EPS of $0.75 - $0.88
  • Guidance assumes no impact from foreign exchange, acquisitions or dispositions.

* The Company has excluded a quantitative reconciliation with respect to the Company's 2024 guidance under the "unreasonable efforts" exception in Item 10(e)(1)(i)(B) of Regulation S-K. See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" below for additional information.

Video Webcast

Management will host a video webcast on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. (ET) to discuss results for Stagwell Inc. for the three months ended March 31, 2024. The video webcast will be accessible at https://stgw.io/Earnings. An investor presentation has been posted on our website at www.stagwellglobal.com and may be referred to during the webcast.

A recording of the webcast will be accessible one hour after the webcast and available for ninety days at www.stagwellglobal.com.

Stagwell Inc.

Stagwell is the challenger network built to transform marketing. We deliver scaled creative performance for the world's most ambitious brands, connecting culture-moving creativity with leading-edge technology to harmonize the art and science of marketing. Led by entrepreneurs, our specialists in 34+ countries are unified under a single purpose: to drive effectiveness and improve business results for their clients. Join us at www.stagwellglobal.com.

Contacts

For Investors: Ben AllansonIR@stagwellglobal.com

For Press:Beth SidhuPR@stagwellglobal.com

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In addition to its reported results, Stagwell Inc. has included in this earnings release certain financial results that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) defines as "non-GAAP Financial Measures." Management believes that such non-GAAP financial measures, when read in conjunction with the Company's reported results, can provide useful supplemental information for investors analyzing period to period comparisons of the Company's results. Such non-GAAP financial measures include the following:

(1) Organic Revenue: "Organic revenue growth" and "Organic revenue decline" reflects the year-over-year change in the Company's reported net revenue attributable to the Company's management of the entities it owns. We calculate organic net revenue growth (decline) by subtracting the net impact of acquisitions (divestitures) and the impact of foreign currency exchange fluctuations from the aggregate year-over-year increase or decrease in the Company's reported net revenue. The net impact of acquisitions (divestitures) reflects the year-over-year change in the Company's reported net revenue attributable to the impact of all individual entities that were acquired or divested in the current and prior year. We calculate impact of an acquisition as follows: (a) for an entity acquired during the current year, we present the entity's prior year net revenue for the same period during which we owned it in the current year as impact of the acquisition in the current year; and (b) for an entity acquired in the prior year, we present the entity's prior year net revenue for the period during which we did not own the entity in the prior year as impact of the acquisition in the current year. We calculate impact of a divestiture as follows: (a) for a divestiture in the current year, we present the entity's prior year net revenue for the same period during which we no longer owned it in the current year as impact of the divestiture in the current year; and (b) for a divestiture in the prior year, we present the entity's prior year net revenue for the period during which we owned it in the prior year as impact of the divestiture in the current year. We calculate the impact of any acquisition or divestiture without adjusting for foreign currency exchange fluctuations. The impact of foreign currency exchange fluctuations reflects the year-over-year change in the Company's reported net revenue attributable to changes in foreign currency exchange rates. We calculate the impact of foreign currency exchange fluctuations for the portion of the reporting period in which we recognized revenue from a foreign entity in both the current year and the prior year. The impact is calculated as the difference between (1) reported prior period net revenue (converted to U.S. dollars at historical foreign currency exchange rates) and (2) prior period net revenue converted to U.S. dollars at current period foreign exchange rates.

(2) Net New Business: Estimate of annualized revenue for new wins less annualized revenue for losses incurred in the period.

(3) Adjusted EBITDA: defined as Net income excluding non-operating income or expense to achieve operating income, plus depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation, deferred acquisition consideration adjustments, and other items. Other items include restructuring costs, acquisition-related expenses, and non-recurring items.

(4) Adjusted Diluted EPS is defined as (i) Net income (loss) attributable to Stagwell Inc. common shareholders, plus net income attributable to Class C shareholders, excluding amortization expense, impairment and other losses, stock-based compensation, deferred acquisition consideration adjustments, discrete tax items, and other items, divided by (ii) (a) the per weighted average number of common shares outstanding plus (b) the weighted average number of Class C shares outstanding, (if dilutive). Other items includes restructuring costs, acquisition-related expenses, and non-recurring items, and subject to the anti-dilution rules.

(5) Free Cash Flow: defined as Adjusted EBITDA less capital expenditures, change in net working capital, cash taxes, interest, and distributions to minority interests, but excludes contingent M&A payments. Free Cash Flow Conversion is the percentage of adjusted EBITDA.

Included in this earnings release are tables reconciling reported Stagwell Inc. results to arrive at certain of these non-GAAP financial measures.

This document contains forward-looking statements. within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). The Company's representatives may also make forward-looking statements orally or in writing from time to time. Statements in this document that are not historical facts, including, statements about the Company's beliefs and expectations, future financial performance, growth, and future prospects, the Company's strategy, business and economic trends and growth, technological leadership and differentiation, potential acquisitions, anticipated operating efficiencies and synergies and estimates of amounts for redeemable noncontrolling interests and deferred acquisition consideration, constitute forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements, which are generally denoted by words such as "aim," "anticipate," "assume," "believe," "continue," "could," "create," "estimate," "expect," "focus," "forecast," "foresee," "future," "goal," "guidance," "in development," "intend," "likely," "look," "maintain," "may," "ongoing," "opportunity," "outlook," "plan," "possible," "potential," "predict," "project," "should," "target," "will," "would" or the negative of such terms or other variations thereof and terms of similar substance used in connection with any discussion of current plans, estimates and projections are subject to change based on a number of factors, including those outlined in this section. 

Forward-looking statements in this document are based on certain key expectations and assumptions made by the Company. Although the management of the Company believes that the expectations and assumptions on which such forward-looking statements are based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking statements because the Company can give no assurance that they will prove to be correct. The material assumptions upon which such forward-looking statements are based include, among others, assumptions with respect to general business, economic and market conditions, the competitive environment, anticipated and unanticipated tax consequences and anticipated and unanticipated costs. These forward-looking statements are based on current plans, estimates and projections, and are subject to change based on a number of factors, including those outlined in this section. These forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties, many of which are outside the Company's control. Therefore, you should not place undue reliance on such statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly any of them in light of new information or future events, if any.

Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Such risk factors include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • risks associated with international, national and regional unfavorable economic conditions that could affect the Company or its clients;
  • and demand for the Company's services, which may precipitate or exacerbate other risks and uncertainties;
  • inflation and actions taken by central banks to counter inflation;
  • the Company's ability to attract new clients and retain existing clients;
  • the impact of a reduction in client spending and changes in client advertising, marketing and corporate communications requirements;
  • financial failure of the Company's clients;
  • the Company's ability to retain and attract key employees;
  • the Company's ability to compete in the markets in which it operates;
  • the Company's ability to achieve its cost saving initiatives;
  • the Company's implementation of strategic initiatives;
  • the Company's ability to remain in compliance with its debt agreements and the Company's ability to finance its contingent payment obligations when due and payable, including but not limited to those relating to redeemable noncontrolling interests and deferred acquisition consideration;
  • the Company's ability to manage its growth effectively, including the successful completion and integration of acquisitions that complement and expand the Company's business capabilities;
  • the Company's ability to develop products incorporating new technologies, including augmented reality, artificial intelligence, and virtual reality, and realize benefits from such products;
  • adverse tax consequences for the Company, its operations and its stockholders, that may differ from the expectations of the Company, including that future changes in tax laws, potential increases to corporate tax rates in the United States and disagreements with tax authorities on the Company's determinations may result in increased tax costs;
  • adverse tax consequences in connection with the Transactions, including the incurrence of material Canadian federal income tax (including material "emigration tax");
  • the Company's unremediated material weaknesses in internal control over financial reporting and its ability to establish and maintain an effective system of internal control over financial reporting;
  • the Company's ability to protect client data from security incidents or cyberattacks;
  • economic disruptions resulting from war and other geopolitical tensions (such as the ongoing military conflicts between Russia and Ukraine and in Israel and Gaza), terrorist activities and natural disasters;
  • stock price volatility; and
  • foreign currency fluctuations.

Investors should carefully consider these risk factors, other risk factors described herein, and the additional risk factors outlined in more detail in our 2023 Form 10-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on March 11, 2024, and accessible on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov, under the caption "Risk Factors," and in the Company's other SEC filings.

SCHEDULE 1

STAGWELL INC.

UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)

Three Months Ended March 31,

2024

2023

Revenue

$        670,059

$        622,444

Operating Expenses

Cost of services

444,526

413,898

Office and general expenses

163,343

158,836

Depreciation and amortization

34,836

33,477

Impairment and other losses

1,500

644,205

606,211

Operating Income (Loss)

25,854

16,233

Other income (expenses):

Interest expense, net

(20,965)

(18,189)

Foreign exchange, net

(2,258)

(670)

Other, net

(1,267)

220

(24,490)

(18,639)

Income (loss) before income taxes and equity in earnings of non-consolidated affiliates

1,364

(2,406)

Income tax expense

2,585

236

Income (loss) before equity in earnings of non-consolidated affiliates

(1,221)

(2,642)

Equity in income (loss) of non-consolidated affiliates

508

(227)

Net income (loss)

(713)

(2,869)

Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling and redeemable noncontrolling interests

(569)

4,258

Net income (loss) attributable to Stagwell Inc. common shareholders

$          (1,282)

$            1,389

Earnings (Loss) Per Common Share:

   Basic

$             (0.01)

$               0.01

   Diluted

$             (0.01)

$                  —

Weighted Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding:

   Basic

112,633

125,199

   Diluted

116,405

289,806

 

SCHEDULE 2

STAGWELL INC.

UNAUDITED COMPONENTS OF NET REVENUE CHANGE

(amounts in thousands)

Net Revenue - Components of Change

Change

Three Months Ended March 31, 2023

Foreign Currency

Net Acquisitions (Divestitures)

Organic

Total Change

Three Months Ended March 31, 2024

Organic

Total

Integrated Agencies Network

$        304,187

$               369

$             (357)

$       (11,429)

$       (11,417)

$       292,770

(3.8) %

(3.8) %

Brand Performance Network

151,652

1,708

1,708

7,496

10,912

162,564

4.9 %

7.2 %

Communications Network

52,971

(49)

273

$         14,292

14,516

67,487

27.0 %

27.4 %

All Other

12,852

(202)

(1,687)

(1,330)

(3,219)

9,633

(10.3) %

(25.0) %

$        521,662

$           1,826

$               (63)

$           9,029

$         10,792

$       532,454

1.7 %

2.1 %

(1)  See Non-GAAP Financial Measures section above for the definition of Adjusted EBITDA and Other items, net.

Note: The Company made changes to its internal management and reporting structure in the first quarter of 2024, resulting in a change to its reportable segments (Networks). Specifically, certain agencies previously within the Brand Performance Network are now in the Integrated Agencies Network. Periods presented prior to the first quarter of 2024 have been recast to reflect the reclassification of certain reporting units (Brands) between operating segments.

 

SCHEDULE 3

STAGWELL INC.

UNAUDITED SEGMENT OPERATING RESULTS

(amounts in thousands)

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2024

Integrated Agencies Network

Brand Performance Network

Communications Network

All Other

Corporate

Total

Net Revenue

$    292,772

$        162,562

$                 67,488

$      9,632

$              —

$     532,454

Billable costs

59,947

51,400

26,258

137,605

Revenue

352,719

213,962

93,746

9,632

670,059

Billable costs

59,947

51,400

26,258

137,605

Staff costs

186,534

98,431

39,264

7,821

10,107

342,157

Administrative costs

30,602

22,071

8,704

3,209

2,577

67,163

Unbillable and other costs, net

15,528

14,566

136

2,588

32,818

Adjusted EBITDA (1)

60,108

27,494

19,384

(3,986)

(12,684)

90,316

Stock-based compensation

9,321

2,043

1,049

98

3,605

16,116

Depreciation and amortization

19,381

7,514

2,894

2,421

2,626

34,836

Deferred acquisition consideration

2,045

(777)

(1,114)

154

Impairment and other losses

1,500

1,500

Other items, net (1)

5,511

5,019

282

174

870

11,856

Operating income (loss)

$      22,350

$          13,695

$                 16,273

$    (6,679)

$    (19,785)

$       25,854

(1) See Non-GAAP Financial Measures section above for the definition of Adjusted EBITDA and Other items, net.

Note: The Company made changes to its internal management and reporting structure in the first quarter of 2024, resulting in a change to its reportable segments (Networks). Specifically, certain agencies previously within the Brand Performance Network are now in the Integrated Agencies Network. Periods presented prior to the first quarter of 2024 have been recast to reflect the reclassification of certain reporting units (Brands) between operating segments.

 

SCHEDULE 4

STAGWELL INC.

UNAUDITED SEGMENT OPERATING RESULTS

(amounts in thousands)

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2023

Integrated Agencies Network

Brand Performance Network

Communications Network

All Other

Corporate

Total

Net Revenue

$    304,187

$        151,652

$                  52,971

$    12,852

$              —

$     521,662

Billable costs

37,018

50,276

13,488

100,782

Revenue

341,205

201,928

66,459

12,852

622,444

Billable costs

37,018

50,276

13,488

100,782

Staff costs

196,165

96,060

40,077

10,487

6,824

349,613

Administrative costs

31,381

20,931

8,756

3,195

3,977

68,240

Unbillable and other costs, net

16,782

11,713

126

2,975

(9)

31,587

Adjusted EBITDA (1)

59,859

22,948

4,012

(3,805)

(10,792)

72,222

Stock-based compensation

8,288

567

507

32

2,610

12,004

Depreciation and amortization

18,950

7,937

2,713

1,948

1,929

33,477

Deferred acquisition consideration

5,991

(1,179)

539

(1,263)

4,088

Other items, net (1)

3,092

1,925

605

798

6,420

Operating income (loss)

$      23,538

$          13,698

$                      (352)

$    (4,522)

$    (16,129)

$       16,233

(1) See Non-GAAP Financial Measures section above for the definition of Adjusted EBITDA and Other items, net.

Note: The Company made changes to its internal management and reporting structure in the first quarter of 2024, resulting in a change to its reportable segments (Networks). Specifically, certain agencies previously within the Brand Performance Network are now in the Integrated Agencies Network. Periods presented prior to the first quarter of 2024 have been recast to reflect the reclassification of certain reporting units (Brands) between operating segments.

 

SCHEDULE 5

STAGWELL INC.

UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE (NON-GAAP MEASURE)

(amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2024

GAAP

Adjustments

Non-GAAP

Net income (loss) attributable to Stagwell Inc. common shareholders

$            (1,506)

$            19,480

$            17,974

Net income attributable to Class C shareholders

24,554

24,554

Net income (loss) attributable to Stagwell Inc. and Class C and adjusted net income 

$            (1,506)

$            44,034

$            42,528

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding

116,405

4,534

120,939

Weighted average number of common Class C shares outstanding

151,649

151,649

Weighted average number of shares outstanding

116,405

156,183

272,588

Diluted EPS and Adjusted Diluted EPS

$              (0.01)

$                0.16

Adjustments to Net income (loss) (1)

Amortization

$            28,203

Impairment and other losses

1,500

Stock-based compensation

16,116

Deferred acquisition consideration

154

Other items, net

11,856

57,829

Adjusted tax expense

(12,748)

45,081

Net loss attributable to Class C shareholders

(1,047)

$            44,034

Allocation of adjustments to net income (loss) 1

Net income attributable to Stagwell Inc. common shareholders

$            19,480

Net income attributable to Class C shareholders

25,601

Net loss attributable to Class C shareholders

(1,047)

24,554

$            44,034

(1) Adjusted Diluted EPS is defined within the Non-GAAP Financial Measures section of the Executive Summary.

 

SCHEDULE 6

STAGWELL INC.

UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED DILUTED EARNINGS PER SHARE (NON-GAAP MEASURE)

(amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2023

GAAP

Adjustments

Non-GAAP

Net income attributable to Stagwell Inc. common shareholders

$              1,389

$            18,055

$            19,444

Net income (loss) attributable to Class C shareholders

(1,963)

22,399

20,436

Net income (loss) attributable to Stagwell Inc. and Class C and adjusted net income 

(574)

40,454

39,880

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding

128,897

128,897

Weighted average number of common Class C shares outstanding

160,909

160,909

Weighted average number of shares outstanding

289,806

289,806

Diluted EPS and Adjusted Diluted EPS

$                   —

$                0.14

Adjustments to Net income (loss) (1)

Amortization

$            26,732

Impairment and other losses

Stock-based compensation

12,004

Deferred acquisition consideration

4,088

Other items, net

6,420

49,244

Adjusted tax expense

(8,790)

$            40,454

(1) Adjusted Diluted EPS is defined within the Non-GAAP Financial Measures section of the Executive Summary.

 

SCHEDULE 7

STAGWELL INC.

UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(amounts in thousands)

March 31, 2024

December 31, 2023

ASSETS

Current Assets

Cash and cash equivalents

$                  129,824

$                  119,737

Accounts receivable, net

744,287

697,178

Expenditures billable to clients

111,721

114,097

Other current assets

119,215

94,054

Total Current Assets

1,105,047

1,025,066

Fixed assets, net

77,215

77,825

Right-of-use assets - operating leases

241,709

254,278

Goodwill

1,495,313

1,498,815

Other intangible assets, net

800,691

818,220

Other assets

95,144

92,843

Total Assets

$               3,815,119

$               3,767,047

LIABILITIES, RNCI, AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY

Current Liabilities

Accounts payable

$                  437,021

$                  414,980

Accrued media

270,491

291,777

Accruals and other liabilities

194,967

233,046

Advance billings

302,484

301,674

Current portion of lease liabilities - operating leases

64,039

65,899

Current portion of deferred acquisition consideration

64,907

66,953

Total Current Liabilities

1,333,909

1,374,329

Long-term debt

1,269,527

1,145,828

Long-term portion of deferred acquisition consideration

35,897

34,105

Long-term lease liabilities - operating leases

271,380

281,307

Deferred tax liabilities, net

38,856

40,509

Other liabilities

56,655

54,905

Total Liabilities

3,006,224

2,930,983

Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests

11,305

10,792

Commitments, Contingencies and Guarantees

Shareholders' Equity

Common shares - Class A & B

115

118

Common shares - Class C

2

2

Paid-in capital

333,896

348,494

Retained earnings

19,618

21,148

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(15,931)

(13,067)

Stagwell Inc. Shareholders' Equity

337,700

356,695

Noncontrolling interests

459,890

468,577

Total Shareholders' Equity

797,590

825,272

Total Liabilities, Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests and Shareholders' Equity

$               3,815,119

$               3,767,047

 

SCHEDULE 8

STAGWELL INC.

UNAUDITED SUMMARY CASH FLOW DATA

(amounts in thousands)

Three Months Ended March 31,

2024

2023

Cash flows from operating activities:

Net income

$                      (713)

$                   (2,869)

Adjustments to reconcile net income to cash used in operating activities:

Stock-based compensation

16,116

12,004

Depreciation and amortization

34,836

33,477

Amortization of right-of-use lease assets and lease liability interest

20,912

19,520

Impairment and other losses

1,500

Deferred income taxes

(655)

(792)

Adjustment to deferred acquisition consideration

154

4,088

Other, net

2,337

(10,412)

Changes in working capital:

Accounts receivable

(42,976)

(12,425)

Expenditures billable to clients

6,681

(4,173)

Other assets

(19,584)

(13,076)

Accounts payable

22,206

(48,549)

Accrued expenses and other liabilities

(65,901)

(36,642)

Advance billings

(6,124)

(2,986)

Current portion of lease liabilities - operating leases

(21,660)

(22,278)

Deferred acquisition related payments

(250)

Net cash used in operating activities

(53,121)

(85,113)

Cash flows from investing activities:

Capital expenditures

(5,439)

(3,435)

Acquisitions, net of cash acquired

(11,673)

(220)

Capitalized software

(8,794)

(6,735)

Other

(218)

(425)

Net cash used in investing activities

(26,124)

(10,815)

Cash flows from financing activities:

Repayment of borrowings under revolving credit facility

(417,000)

(426,500)

Proceeds from borrowings under revolving credit facility

540,000

476,500

Shares repurchased and cancelled

(29,698)

(26,129)

Distributions to noncontrolling interests

(559)

(10,948)

Payment of deferred consideration

(1,657)

Net cash provided by financing activities

91,086

12,923

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

(1,754)

945

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

10,087

(82,060)

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

119,737

220,589

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$                 129,824

$                 138,529

 

 

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