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Monster Worldwide Reports First Quarter 2009 Results

2009-05-04 20:37
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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Monster Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:MWW) today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2009.

Total Revenue of $254 Million Consistent with Company’s Expectation

Company Maintains Positive Operating Cash Flow of $14 Million

Net Cash and Securities of $247 Million

Loss Per Share from Continuing Operations of $0.09; Non-GAAP Diluted Earnings Per Share from Continuing Operations at Break-Even

Non-GAAP Operating Expenses Decline 21% Over Prior Year

Company Experiences Continuing Progress and Momentum on Strong User Engagement Metrics Supported by Ongoing Investments

Sal Iannuzzi, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Monster, said, “As anticipated, the challenging global economy continued to severely impact customer demand during the first quarter of 2009. We were able to leverage the power of our brand to drive awareness and higher levels of user engagement following our new product launch in early January. Our strict and disciplined approach to cost containment enabled us to preserve our liquidity position, maintain necessary investments and report a break-even quarter.”

Total revenue declined 31% to $254 million, compared with $366 million in the comparable quarter of 2008. Monster generated 43% of its revenue outside the United States and total revenue was negatively impacted by $27 million from unfavorable foreign exchange rates.

Careers non-GAAP revenue decreased 34% to $224 million as North America generated revenue of $119 million, compared with $184 million in the prior year period. International non-GAAP revenue was $105 million, a 32% decline over the prior year period, or a 22% decline excluding currency and the contribution from ChinaHR. Internet Advertising & Fees revenue increased 6% to $32 million over last year’s first quarter.

Consolidated operating expenses were $269 million, and the loss from continuing operations was $10 million, or $0.09 per share, compared to income from continuing operations of $24 million, or $0.19 per diluted share, in the comparable 2008 period. Foreign exchange rates negatively impacted consolidated pre-tax operating income by approximately $2 million, or $0.01 per diluted share. Operating expenses included approximately $27 million of incremental marketing costs that will not recur in any of the next three quarters of 2009.

Income from continuing operations for the three months ended March 31, 2009 includes the following pre-tax pro forma adjustments: $11.0 million of expenses associated with the Company’s restructuring plan; $3.0 million of legal fees, primarily related to the Company’s obligation to indemnify former officers for their defense in connection with the ongoing litigation related to historical stock option grant practices; and a $1.0 million reduction to total revenue due to the purchase accounting adjustment for ChinaHR. As a result, the Company recorded total pre-tax pro forma adjustments of $15.0 million. These pro forma items are described in the "Notes Regarding the Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" and are reconciled to the GAAP measure in the accompanying tables.

On a non-GAAP basis, the Company generated revenue of $255 million and $255 million of operating expenses. In last year’s first quarter, revenue was $366 million and operating expenses were $323 million. Income from continuing operations was essentially break-even, compared to $30 million, or $0.25 per diluted share, in the prior year.

Monster ended the first quarter of 2009 with total available liquidity of $501 million and the Company had net cash and marketable securities of $247 million, compared with $259 million at the end of the 2008 fourth quarter.

During the quarter, the Company borrowed $199 million under its revolving credit facilities, and currently has $254 million classified as total debt on the consolidated balance sheet. Cash flow from operating activities was $14 million, compared to $78 million generated in the prior year period.

Capital expenditures were $15 million, a lower rate than previous quarters, representing the gradual decrease in certain investment project spending. Approximately $89 million of auction rate securities are classified as a long-term asset on the consolidated balance sheet, and are included in the cash and securities balance as of March 31, 2009.

Monster’s deferred revenue balance at March 31, 2009 was $345 million, reflecting global economic weakness, compared with last year’s first quarter balance of $522 million, and $414 million reported for the fourth quarter of 2008.

Mr. Iannuzzi concluded, “While the near-term environment continues to be challenging, we believe that Monster is uniquely qualified to serve its customers on a global basis and achieve market share gains. Our global industry leading position, powerful brand and deep financial resources are unparalleled in the online recruitment industry and provide the foundation for long-term future growth when the economy rebounds.”

Supplemental Financial Information

The Company has made available certain supplemental financial information, in a separate document that can be accessed directly at http://corporate.monster.com/Q109.pdf or through the Company’s Investor Relations website at http://ir.monster.com.

Conference Call Information

First quarter 2009 results will be discussed on Monster Worldwide’s quarterly conference call taking place on April 30, 2009 at 5:00 PM EDT. To join the conference call, please dial (888) 551-5973 at 4:50 PM EST and reference conference ID# 95433955. For those outside the United States, please dial (706) 643-3467 and reference the same conference ID#. The call will begin promptly at 5:00 PM EDT. Individuals can also access Monster Worldwide’s quarterly conference call online through the Investor Relations section of the Company’s website at http://ir.monster.com. For a replay of the call, please dial (800) 642-1687 or outside the United States dial (706) 645-9291 and reference ID #95433955. This number is valid until midnight on May 7, 2009.

About Monster Worldwide

Monster Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: MWW), parent company of Monster(R), the premier global online employment solution for more than a decade, strives to inspire people to improve their lives. With a local presence in key markets in North America, Europe, Asia and Latin America, Monster works for everyone by connecting employers with quality job seekers at all levels and by providing personalized career advice to consumers globally. Through online media sites and services, Monster delivers vast, highly targeted audiences to advertisers. Monster Worldwide is a member of the S&P 500 index. To learn more about Monster's industry-leading products and services, visit www.monster.com.

Notes Regarding the Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

The Company has provided certain non-GAAP financial information as additional information for its operating results. These measures are not in accordance with, or an alternative for, generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) and may be different from non-GAAP measures reported by other companies. The Company believes that its presentation of non-GAAP measures provides useful information to management and investors regarding certain financial and business trends relating to its financial condition and results of operations.

Non-GAAP revenue, operating expenses, operating income, operating margin, income from continuing operations and diluted earnings per share all exclude certain pro forma adjustments including: costs associated with the Company’s historical stock option grant practices, related litigation and potential fines or settlements; severance costs for former executive officers incurred in the second quarter of 2007; costs related to the measures taken by the Company in response to a security breach in August 2007; the strategic restructuring actions initiated in the third quarter of 2007; and the fair value adjustment to deferred revenue in connection with the acquisition of ChinaHR. The Company uses these non-GAAP measures for reviewing the ongoing results of the Company’s core business operations and in certain instances, for measuring performance under certain of the Company’s incentive compensation plans. These non-GAAP measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies.

Operating income before depreciation and amortization (“OIBDA”) is defined as income from operations before depreciation, amortization of intangible assets, amortization of stock based compensation and non-cash costs incurred in connection with the Company’s restructuring program. The Company considers OIBDA to be an important indicator of its operational strength. This measure eliminates the effects of depreciation, amortization of intangible assets, amortization of stock based compensation and non-cash restructuring costs from period to period, which the Company believes is useful to management and investors in evaluating its operating performance. OIBDA is a non-GAAP measure and may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies.

Free cash flow is defined as cash flow from operating activities less capital expenditures. Free cash flow is considered a liquidity measure and provides useful information about the Company's ability to generate cash after investments in property and equipment. Free cash flow reflected herein is a non-GAAP measure and may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies. Free cash flow does not reflect the total change in the Company's cash position for the period and should not be considered a substitute for such a measure.

Net cash and securities is defined as cash and cash equivalents plus short-term and long-term marketable securities, less total debt. The Company considers net cash and securities to be an important measure of liquidity and an indicator of its ability to meet its ongoing obligations. The Company also uses net cash and securities, among other measures, in evaluating its choices for capital deployment. Net cash and securities presented herein is a non-GAAP measure and may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies.

Special Note: Except for historical information contained herein, the statements made in this release, constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such forward-looking statements involve certain risks and uncertainties, including statements regarding the Company's strategic direction, prospects and future results. Certain factors, including factors outside of our control, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements, including economic and other conditions in the markets in which we operate, risks associated with acquisitions or dispositions, competition, ongoing costs associated with the Company’s historical stock option grant practices, costs associated with the restructuring and security breach, and the other risks discussed in our Form 10-K and our other filings made with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which discussions are incorporated in this release by reference.

   
   
MONSTER WORLDWIDE, INC.
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
         
         
    Three Months Ended March 31,
    2009   2008
         
Revenue   $ 254,403     $ 366,472  
         
Salaries and related     122,385       140,448  
Office and general     62,113       73,899  
Marketing and promotion     73,691       111,854  
Restructuring and other special charges     11,008       6,927  
Total operating expenses     269,197       333,128  
         
Operating (loss) income     (14,794 )     33,344  
         
Interest and other, net     1,203       7,383  
         
(Loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes and equity interests     (13,591 )     40,727  
         
Income taxes     (4,489 )     15,143  
Loss in equity interests, net     (1,239 )     (1,822 )
         
(Loss) income from continuing operations     (10,341 )     23,762  
         
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax     -       (1,171 )
         
Net (loss) income   $ (10,341 )   $ 22,591  
         
Basic (loss) earnings per share:        
         
(Loss) income from continuing operations   $ (0.09 )   $ 0.19  
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax     -       (0.01 )
Basic (loss) earnings per share   $ (0.09 )   $ 0.18  
         
Diluted (loss) earnings per share:        
         
(Loss) income from continuing operations   $ (0.09 )   $ 0.19  
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax     -       (0.01 )
Diluted (loss) earnings per share   $ (0.09 )   $ 0.18  
         
         
         
Weighted average shares outstanding:        
         
Basic     118,855       122,711  
         
Diluted     118,855       123,332  
         
         
         
Operating (loss) income before depreciation and amortization:        
         
Operating (loss) income   $ (14,794 )   $ 33,344  
Depreciation and amortization of intangibles     16,320       12,189  
Amortization of stock-based compensation     10,348       5,333  
Restructuring non-cash expenses     3,668       2,086  
         
Operating income before depreciation and amortization   $ 15,542     $ 52,952  
         
 
MONSTER WORLDWIDE, INC.
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
         
    Three Months Ended March 31,
    2009   2008
Cash flows provided by operating activities:        
Net (loss) income   $ (10,341 )   $ 22,591  
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by operating activities:        
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax     -       1,171  
Depreciation and amortization of intangibles     16,320       12,189  
Provision for doubtful accounts     4,072       3,564  
Non-cash compensation     10,348       6,495  
Deferred income taxes     (2,488 )     (7,319 )
Non-cash restructuring write-offs and loss on disposal of assets     3,690       1,649  
Loss in equity interests     1,239       1,822  
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of business combinations:        
Accounts receivable     72,347       37,848  
Prepaid and other     3,246       1,025  
Deferred revenue     (63,383 )     (2,458 )
Accounts payable, accrued liabilities and other     (21,237 )     (289 )
Net cash used for operating activities of discontinued operations     (77 )     (560 )
Total adjustments     24,077       55,137  
Net cash provided by operating activities     13,736       77,728  
         
Cash flows (used for) provided by investing activities:        
Capital expenditures     (14,922 )     (20,559 )
Purchase of marketable securities     (992 )     (149,249 )
Sales and maturities of marketable securities     1,425       414,453  
Payments for acquisitions and intangible assets, net of cash acquired     -       (61,567 )
Cash funded to equity investee     (1,428 )     (5,000 )
Net cash (used for) provided by investing activities     (15,917 )     178,078  
         
Cash flows provided by (used for) financing activities:        
Proceeds from borrowings on credit facilities short-term     199,203       -  
Repurchase of common stock     (1,907 )     (79,469 )
Payments on debt obligations     (5 )     (80 )
Proceeds from exercise of employee stock options     9       418  
Excess tax benefits from equity compensation plans     4       61  
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities     197,304       (79,070 )
         
Effects of exchange rates on cash     (6,327 )     10,256  
         
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents     188,796       186,992  
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period     222,260       129,744  
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period   $ 411,056     $ 316,736  
         
Free cash flow:        
         
Net cash provided by operating activities   $ 13,736     $ 77,728  
Less: Capital expenditures     (14,922 )     (20,559 )
Free cash flow   $ (1,186 )   $ 57,169  
                 
 
MONSTER WORLDWIDE, INC.
UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands)
         
Assets:   March 31, 2009   December 31, 2008
         
Cash and cash equivalents   $ 411,056   $ 222,260
Available-for-sale securities, current     992     1,425
Accounts receivable, net     294,449     376,720
Available-for-sale securities, non - current     89,196     90,347
Property and equipment, net     154,559     161,282
Goodwill and intangibles, net     936,503     946,881
Other assets     117,339     117,675
Total assets   $ 2,004,094   $ 1,916,590
         
Liabilities and Stockholders' equity:        
         
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other   $ 225,657   $ 254,425
Deferred revenue     344,905     414,312
Borrowings on credit facilities short-term     254,174     54,971
Non-current income taxes payable     123,385     119,951
Other liabilities     29,838     25,658
Total liabilities     977,959     869,317
         
Stockholders' equity     1,026,135     1,047,273
         
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity   $ 2,004,094   $ 1,916,590
         
 
MONSTER WORLDWIDE, INC.
UNAUDITED OPERATING SEGMENT INFORMATION
(in thousands)
                     
                     
Three Months Ended March 31, 2009  

Careers -

North America

 

Careers -

International

 

Internet

Advertising

& Fees

 

Corporate

Expenses

  Total
                     
Revenue   $ 119,184     $ 103,665     $ 31,554         $ 254,403  
Operating (loss) income     828       (671 )     3,557     $ (18,508 )     (14,794 )
OIBDA     12,272       10,749       6,364       (13,843 )     15,542  
                     
Operating margin     0.7 %     -0.6 %     11.3 %         -5.8 %
OIBDA margin     10.3 %     10.4 %     20.2 %         6.1 %
                     
                     
Three Months Ended March 31, 2008  

Careers -

North America

 

Careers -

International

 

Internet

Advertising

& Fees

 

Corporate

Expenses

  Total
                     
Revenue   $ 183,538     $ 153,272     $ 29,662         $ 366,472  
Operating income     39,701       9,643       (1,431 )   $ (14,569 )     33,344  
OIBDA     47,602       16,662       792       (12,104 )     52,952  
                     
Operating margin     21.6 %     6.3 %     -4.8 %         9.1 %
OIBDA margin     25.9 %     10.9 %     2.7 %         14.4 %
                                     
                             
MONSTER WORLDWIDE, INC.
UNAUDITED NON-GAAP STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND RECONCILIATIONS
(in thousands, except per share amounts)
                                 
        Three Months Ended March 31, 2009   Three Months Ended March 31, 2008
        As Reported   Proforma Adjustments     Non-GAAP   As Reported   Proforma Adjustments     Non-GAAP
                                 
Revenue   $ 254,403     $ 994   a   $ 255,397     $ 366,472     $ -       $ 366,472  
                                 
  Salaries and related     122,385       -         122,385       140,448       93   b     140,541  
  Office and general     62,113       (3,020 ) b     59,093       73,899       (3,527 ) b     70,372  
  Marketing and promotion     73,691       -         73,691       111,854       -         111,854  
  Restructuring and other special charges     11,008       (11,008 ) c     -       6,927       (6,927 ) c     -  
  Total operating expenses     269,197       (14,028 )       255,169       333,128       (10,361 )       322,767  
Operating (loss) income     (14,794 )     15,022         228       33,344       10,361         43,705  
  Operating margin     -5.8 %           0.1 %     9.1 %           11.9 %
                                 
  Interest and other, net     1,203       -         1,203       7,383       -         7,383  
                                 
(Loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes and equity interests     (13,591 )     15,022         1,431       40,727       10,361         51,088  
                                 
  Income taxes     (4,489 )     4,962   d     473       15,143       3,852   d     18,995  
  Losses in equity interests, net     (1,239 )     -         (1,239 )     (1,822 )     -         (1,822 )
(Loss) Income from continuing operations   $ (10,341 )   $ 10,060       $ (281 )   $ 23,762     $ 6,509       $ 30,271  
                                 

Diluted (loss) earnings per share from continuing operations *

  $ (0.09 )   $ 0.08       $ (0.00 )   $ 0.19     $ 0.05       $ 0.25  
                                 
Weighted average shares outstanding:                        
  Diluted     118,855       118,855         118,855       123,332       123,332         123,332  
                                 
                                 
Note Regarding ProForma Adjustments:                        
  The financial information included herein contains certain non-GAAP financial measures. This information is not intended to be used in place of the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with GAAP, nor is it intended to be considered in isolation. We believe that the above presentation of non-GAAP measures provide useful information to management and investors regarding certain core operating and business trends relating to our results of operations, exclusive of certain restructuring related and other special charges.
                                 
  ProForma adjustments consist of the following:
                                 
  a Deferred revenue fair value adjustment required under existing purchase accounting rules relating to our acquisition of China HR.
                                 
  b Costs associated with the ongoing investigation into the Company’s historical stock option granting practices, net of reimbursements, and costs associated with the remediation of a security breach related to the Company's resume database in August 2007.
                                 
  c Restructuring related charges pertaining to the strategic restructuring actions that the Company announced on July 30, 2007. These charges include costs related to the reduction in the Company’s workforce, fixed asset write-offs, costs relating to the consolidation of certain office facilities, contract termination costs, relocation costs and professional fees.
                                 
  d Income tax adjustment is calculated using the effective tax rate of the reported period multiplied by the ProForma adjustment to income from continuing operations before income taxes and equity interests.
                                 
  *Diluted earnings per share may not add in certain periods due to rounding. Diluted shares used for proforma presentation are the same as reported diluted shares.
         
 
MONSTER WORLDWIDE, INC.
UNAUDITED NON-GAAP OPERATING SEGMENT INFORMATION
(in thousands)
                     
                     
Three Months Ended March 31, 2009  

Careers -

North America

 

Careers -

International

 

Internet

Advertising

& Fees

 

Corporate

Expenses

  Total
                     
Revenue - GAAP   $ 119,184     $ 103,665     $ 31,554         $ 254,403  
Proforma Adjustments     -       994       -           994  
Revenue - Non GAAP   $ 119,184     $ 104,659     $ 31,554         $ 255,397  
                     
Operating (loss) income - GAAP   $ 828     $ (671 )   $ 3,557     $ (18,508 )   $ (14,794 )
Proforma Adjustments     2,272       8,084       446       4,220       15,022  
Operating (loss) income - Non GAAP   $ 3,100     $ 7,413     $ 4,003     $ (14,288 )   $ 228  
                     
Operating margin - GAAP     0.7 %     -0.6 %     11.3 %         -5.8 %
Operating margin - Non GAAP     2.6 %     7.1 %     12.7 %         0.1 %
                     
                     
Three Months Ended March 31, 2008  

Careers -

North America

 

Careers -

International

 

Internet

Advertising

& Fees

 

Corporate

Expenses

  Total
                     
Revenue   $ 183,538     $ 153,272     $ 29,662         $ 366,472  
                     
Operating income (loss) - GAAP   $ 39,701     $ 9,643     $ (1,431 )   $ (14,569 )   $ 33,344  
Proforma Adjustments     3,254       3,302       822       2,983       10,361  
Operating income (loss) - Non GAAP   $ 42,955     $ 12,945     $ (609 )   $ (11,586 )   $ 43,705  
                     
Operating margin - GAAP     21.6 %     6.3 %     -4.8 %         9.1 %
Operating margin - Non GAAP     23.4 %     8.4 %     -2.1 %         11.9 %

 

Contacts

Monster Worldwide, Inc.
Investors:
Robert Jones, 212-351-7032
Robert.Jones@monsterworldwide.com
or
Media:
Steve Sylven, 978-461-8503
Steve.Sylven@monster.com