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S&p Global — The McGraw-Hill Companies — Q1 2012 Earnings Presentation

23 slides from S&p Global's earnings presentation, Apr 24, 2012

  1. Slide 1: 1Q 2012 Earnings Call

    1Q 2012 Earnings Call April 24, 2012 PRESENTERS Harold McGraw III Chairman, President and CEO Jack Callahan Executive Vice President and CFO Chip Merritt Vice President, Investor Relations Comparison of Adjusted Information to U.S. GAAP Information This presentation includes adjusted financial infor

  2. Slide 2: Safe Harbor Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995

    “Safe Harbor” Statement Under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 This presentation contains forward-looking statements, including without limitation statements relating to our businesses and our prospects, new products, sales, expenses, tax rates, cash flows, prepublication investm

  3. Slide 3: In Memoriam / Q1 2012 agenda

    IN MEMORIAM Donald S. Rubin Senior Vice President, Investor Relations 4 The McGraw-Hill Companies Q1 2012: Strong Start with Record First Quarter Growth and Value Plan: Steady Progress McGraw-Hill Financial: Strong Overall Growth McGraw-Hill Education: Cost Savings Drive YOY Improvement 5

  4. Slide 4: Record First Quarter

    Record First Quarter 1Q Revenue 1Q Adjusted EPS $1,500 $1,331M $0.60 $0.51 ($ in millions) $1,000 $0.40 $500 $0.20 $0 $0.00 ’06 ’07 ’08 ’09 ’10 ‘11 ‘12 ’06 ’07 ’08 ’09 ’10 ‘11 ‘12 NOTE: Revenue has been adjusted to exclude Broadcasting for all periods. 2006 – 2009 adjusted EPS has not been revised t

  5. Slide 5: McGraw-Hill Financial and McGraw-Hill Education Both Deliver Improved Results

    McGraw-Hill Financial and McGraw-Hill Education Both Deliver Improved Results McGraw-Hill Financial (pro forma) ($ in millions) 1Q 2012 1Q 2011 Change Revenue $1,035 $958 +8% Operating Profit $357 $325 +10% Operating Margin 34.5% 33.9% McGraw-Hill Education (pro forma) ($ in millions) 1Q 2012 1Q 201

  6. Slide 6: Growth and Value Plan: Significant Actions to Facilitate Separation

    Growth and Value Plan: Significant Actions to Facilitate Separation  On track for separation by year-end  Received a ruling from the Internal Revenue Service agreeing to the tax-free status for the spin-off of McGraw-Hill Education  Plan to file a Form 10 in the near future  Remain on track to d

  7. Slide 7: Pro forma McGraw-Hill Financial

    The McGraw-Hill Companies Q1 2012: Strong Start with Record First Quarter Growth and Value Plan: Steady Progress McGraw-Hill Financial: Strong Overall Growth McGraw-Hill Education: Cost Savings Drive YOY Improvement 12 Pro forma McGraw-Hill Financial McGraw-Hill Financial (pro forma) ($ in millions)

  8. Slide 8: Pro forma McGraw-Hill Financial

    Pro forma McGraw-Hill Financial McGraw-Hill Financial (pro forma) ($ in millions) 1Q 2012 1Q 2011 Change Domestic Revenue $621 $588 +5% International Revenue $414 $370 +12% Total McGraw-Hill $1,035 $958 8% Financial International % of total 40% 39% • Standard & Poor’s Ratings segment was the most in

  9. Slide 9: Standard & Poor's Ratings: Steady Growth of Non-transaction Business

    Standard & Poor’s Ratings: Steady Growth of Non-transaction Business Standard & Poor’s Ratings Revenue ($ in millions) 1Q 2012 1Q 2011 Change Non-transaction $272 $267 +2% Transaction $194 $176 +10% ($ in millions) 1Q 2012 1Q 2011 Change International $218 $204 +7% Domestic $248 $239 +4% 16 Standard

  10. Slide 10: Standard & Poor's Ratings: Operating Profit Slightly Lower in 1Q

    Standard & Poor’s Ratings: Operating Profit Slightly Lower in 1Q • Targeted investments in new employees Reinforce growth of Corporate and Government ratings and emerging markets • Legal expenses higher in first quarter versus a year ago But down modestly on a sequential basis versus 4Q 2011 18 St

  11. Slide 11: Standard & Poor's Ratings: Latest Developments on Litigation Front

    Standard & Poor’s Ratings: Latest Developments on Litigation Front • Most recent dismissal: Judge granted our motion to dismiss the Reese case Case involved claims under the Exchange Act of 1934 Court dismissed all claims against the Company and two individual defendants named in the Complaint, ho

  12. Slide 12: S&P Capital IQ and S&P Indices

    S&P Capital IQ S&P Capital IQ ($ in millions) 1Q 2012 1Q 2011 Change Revenue $274 $248 +10% • 1Q highlights: Growth was driven by platform enhancements and cross- selling within S&P Capital IQ Subscriber growth continues to drive the business with more than 4,000 clients, an 11% increase compared

  13. Slide 13: Commodities and Commercial

    Commodities and Commercial Commodities and Commercial (formerly Information & Media segment) ($ in millions) 1Q 2012 1Q 2011 Change Revenue $233 $206 +13% Segment Op. Profit* $64 $39 +64% Segment Op. Margin* 27.3% 18.8% • Delivered strength across most of the segment • Strong top-line growth as well

  14. Slide 14: What is Platts Today?

    What is Platts Today? • A leading provider of energy, petrochemicals and metals information • Recent acquisitions have bolstered Platts’ capabilities BENTEK Energy Steel Business Briefing • More than 90% of revenue is derived from subscriptions to: Market data (price assessments and indices) Rea

  15. Slide 15: Commodities & Commercial

    Commodities & Commercial • Why do we believe subscriptions for Platts products will continue to grow? Access to information and market data facilitates and supports customer trading strategies in volatile energy markets Platts continues to extend capabilities across commodities covered • Acquisiti

  16. Slide 16: McGraw-Hill Education

    The McGraw-Hill Companies Q1 2012: Strong Start with Record First Quarter Growth and Value Plan: Steady Progress McGraw-Hill Financial: Strong Overall Growth McGraw-Hill Education: Cost Savings Drive YOY Improvement 30 McGraw-Hill Education McGraw-Hill Education ($ in millions) 1Q 2012 1Q 2011 Chang

  17. Slide 17: Digitization of Education Represents the Opportunity of the Century

    Digitization of Education Represents the Opportunity of the Century • Nearly 40% of Professional revenue is from digital products • Deferred revenue increased 63% to $106 million Digital products are mostly subscription based CINCH Science: All digital McGraw-Hill Connect: Homework management/ curr

  18. Slide 18: McGraw-Hill Education: School Education Group

    McGraw-Hill Education: School Education Group ($ in millions) 1Q 2012 1Q 2011 Change SEG Revenue $95 $106 (10%) • 1Q highlights: Both instructional materials and the testing business experienced revenue declines, driven by continued market weakness 1Q is the smallest seasonally • Better view of 20

  19. Slide 19: Jack Callahan: Solid Top-Line Growth; Tight Expense Control

    Jack Callahan Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer The McGraw-Hill Companies 36 Solid Top-Line Growth; Tight Expense Control The McGraw-Hill Companies 1Q 1Q % (dollars in millions) 2012 2011 Change Revenue $1,331 $1,261 +6% Adjusted expenses $1,077 $1,045 +3% Adjusted operating profi

  20. Slide 20: EPS Benefits from Reduction in Shares Outstanding

    EPS Benefits from Reduction in Shares Outstanding 1Q 1Q % (dollars in millions) 2012 2011 Change Adjusted operating profit $254 $216 +18% Interest expense $21 $19 +11% Tax rate 36.3% 36.3% NC Less: noncontrolling interests ($4) ($4) -- Adjusted net income $144 $121 +19% Adjusted diluted EPS $0.51 $0

  21. Slide 21: Progress on $100 Million Cost Savings Target

    Progress on $100 Million Cost Savings Target  Margin expansion evident in 1Q results  Savings from productivity initiatives will step up over the balance of the year  Additional restructuring actions expected in support of these initiatives as the two new operating companies are established 40 On

  22. Slide 22: Forming Two New Companies / Summary

    Forming Two New Companies • McGraw-Hill Financial Target strong investment-grade rating Commitment to strong dividend • McGraw-Hill Education Target flexible investment-grade rating Initiate modest dividend Ensure adequate liquidity to meet business needs We have received a ruling from the Inte

  23. Slide 23: 1Q 2012 Earnings Call Replay Options

    1Q 2012 Earnings Call April 24, 2012 PRESENTERS Harold McGraw III Chairman, President and CEO Jack Callahan Executive Vice President and CFO Chip Merritt Vice President, Investor Relations NOTE: A replay of this webcast will be available approximately two hours after the end of the call from www.mcg

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