Form 8-K

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 


 

FORM 8-K

 


 

CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15 (d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

 

Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): August 12, 2003

 

The Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc.


(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

 

 

Delaware   1-6686   13-1024020

(State or Other Jurisdiction

of Incorporation)

 

(Commission File

Number)

 

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

1271 Avenue of the Americas, New York, New York   10020

(Address of Principal Executive Offices)   (Zip Code)

 

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 212-399-8000

 


(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)


Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

 

On August 12, 2003, the Company posted a slide show on its website in connection with its quarterly earnings conference call. A copy of the slide show is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

 

Exhibit 99.1: Investor Presentation of the Company, dated August 12, 2003.

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

       

THE INTERPUBLIC GROUP OF
COMPANIES, INC.

Date: August 13, 2003       By:   /s/    NICHOLAS J. CAMERA
         
               

Nicholas J. Camera

Senior Vice President, General

Counsel and Secretary

 

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Investor Presentation of the Company, dated August 12, 2003

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The Interpublic Group

 

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2nd Quarter

Conference Call Notes

 

August 2003


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Conference Call Agenda

 

I.   Second Quarter Highlights

 

II.   Operating Performance

 

III.   Balance Sheet Management

 

IV.   Outlook

 

V.   Questions and Answers


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Second Quarter Highlights

 

Balance Sheet Management

  Zero-Coupon Notes Redeemed
  Bank Facility Renewed
  Sale of NFO WorldGroup Completed July 10

 

Operating Performance

  Organic Revenue Increases in the U.S.
  Revenue Challenge Continues
  Cost Reduction Initiatives Underway


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Operating Performance

 

The Interpublic Group of Companies


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Second Quarter 2003

 

  Reported Revenue Up 0.6%
    Constant Currency Revenue Down 3.6%
    Organic Revenue Down 3.0%

 

  Total Operating Expenses Up 13.3%
    Salary and Related Up 4.7 %; on a constant currency basis up 0.8%
    Office and General Up 5.4 %, including higher professional fees and financing costs; on a constant currency basis up 0.6%

 

  Restructuring and Impairment of $105.4MM Incurred
    Restructuring activities total $94.4MM ($61.6MM after tax)
    Long-Lived Asset Impairment Expense: $11.0MM

 

  Net Loss Per Share: $(.04)
    EPS from Continuing Operations $(.06)
    EPS from Discontinued Operations $.02


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Summary

Second Quarter 2003

($ Millions, except per share data)

     Q2 ‘03

    Q2 ‘02

    %
Change


 

Revenue

   $ 1,499.4     $ 1,490.4     0.6 %

Operating Costs*

     1,342.1       1,277.7     5.0 %

Restructuring Charges

     94.4       —       N/A  

Long-Lived Asset Impairment

     11.0       —       N/A  
    


 


 

Operating Income

     51.9       212.7     (75.6 )%
    


 


 

Margin %

     3.5 %     14.3 %      

Other Income/(Expense)

     (45.4 )     (38.4 )   18.2 %

Taxes

     22.4       67.3     (66.7 )%

Net Equity Interests

     (7.1 )     (8.4 )   (15.5 )%
    


 


 

Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations

     (23.0 )     98.6     (123.3 )%

Income from Discontinued Operations

     9.5       10.4     (8.7 )%
    


 


 

Net Income (Loss)

   $ (13.5 )   $ 109.0     (112.4 )%
    


 


 

Diluted EPS

                      

Continuing Operations

   $ (0.06 )   $ 0.26     (123.1 )%

Discontinued Operations

   $ 0.02     $ 0.03     (33.3 )%
    


 


 

Total Diluted EPS

   $ (0.04 )   $ 0.29     (113.8 )%
    


 


 

*  Includes Depreciation and Amortization:

   $ 69.0     $ 70.2        


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Summary

YTD 2003

($ Millions, except per share data)

 

     YTD ‘03

    YTD ‘02

    %
Change


 

Revenue

   $ 2,815.1     $ 2,809.4     0.2 %

Operating Costs*

     2,625.9       2,474.7     6.1 %

Restructuring Charges

     94.4       —       N/A  

Long-Lived Asset Impairment

     22.1       —       N/A  
    


 


 

Operating Income

     72.7       334.7     (78.3 )%
    


 


 

Margin %

     2.6 %     11.9 %      

Other Income/(Expense)

     (79.2 )     (66.5 )   19.1 %

Taxes

     16.8       102.6     (83.6 )%

Net Equity Interests

     (10.9 )     (10.9 )   0.0 %
    


 


 

Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations

     (34.2 )     154.7     (122.1 )%

Income from Discontinued Operations

     12.1       14.1     (14.2 )%
    


 


 

Net Income (Loss)

   $ (22.1 )   $ 168.8     (113.1 )%
    


 


 

Diluted EPS

                      

Continuing Operations

   $ (0.09 )   $ 0.41     (122.0 )%

Discontinued Operations

   $ 0.03     $ 0.04     (25.0 )%
    


 


 

Total Diluted EPS

   $ (0.06 )   $ 0.44 **   (113.6 )%
    


 


 

*       Includes Depreciation and Amortization:

   $ 134.1     $ 135.9        

**     Does not foot due to rounding

                      


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Components of Revenue Change

Second Quarter 2003

 

     Variance
%


 

Effects of:

      

Organic

   (3.0% )

Currency Translation

   4.2%  

Acquisitions/Dispositions

   (0.6% )
    

2003 Reported Revenue Change

   0.6%  
    


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Components of Net Income Change

Second Quarter 2003

($ Millions)

 

2Q 2002 Income from Continuing Operations

   $ 98.6  

Increase in Revenue (includes currency translation effect of $ 65.7)

     9.0  

Increase in Operating Costs (includes currency translation effect of $ 56.7)

     (64.4 )

Increase in Long-Lived Asset Impairment

     (11.0 )

Increase in Restructuring Charges

     (94.4 )

Decrease in Non-Operating Items (primarily taxes)

     37.9  

Increase in Equity Earnings and Minority Interests

     1.3  
    


2Q 2003 Loss from Continuing Operations

   $ (23.0 )
    



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Analysis of Change

Second Quarter 2003

($ Millions)

 

     2002
Results


    Currency

    Acquisitions
/
Dispositions


    LT Asset
Impairment


    Restructuring
Charges


    Organic

    2003
Results


 

Revenue

   $ 1,490.4     $ 65.7     $ (10.5 )   $ —       $ —       $ (46.2 )   $ 1,499.4  

Operating Expenses

     1,277.7       56.7       (8.3 )     11.0       94.4       16.0       1,447.5  
    


 


 


 


 


 


 


Operating Income

     212.7       9.0       (2.2 )     (11.0 )     (94.4 )     (62.2 )     51.9  

Operating Margin Change

             (0.1 %)     0.0 %     (0.7 %)     (6.1 %)     (3.9 %)        

Operating Margin

     14.3 %     14.2 %     14.2 %     13.5 %     7.4 %     3.5 %     3.5 %


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Organic Performance Analysis

Second Quarter 2003

($ Millions)

 

     Q2
2003


 

Revenue

   $ (46.2 )

Severance

     (9.6 )

Financing Costs

     (7.4 )

Professional Fees

     (13.3 )

Other Operating Expenses

     14.3  
    


Operating Income

   $ (62.2 )
    



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Components of Revenue Change

YTD 2003

 

     Variance
%


 

Effects of:

      

Organic

   (3.8 )%

Currency Translation

   4.2 %

Acquisitions/Dispositions

   (0.2 %)
    

2003 Reported Revenue Change

   0.2 %
    


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Components of Net Income Change

YTD 2003

($ Millions)

 

YTD 2002 Income from Continuing Operations

   $ 154.7  

Increase in Revenue (includes currency translation effect of $ 122.2)

     5.7  

Increase in Operating Costs (includes currency translation effect of $ 116.3)

     (151.2 )

Increase in Long-Lived Asset Impairment

     (22.1 )

Increase in Restructuring Charges

     (94.4 )

Decrease in Non-Operating Items (primarily taxes)

     73.1  

Increase in Equity Earnings and Minority Interests

     —    
    


YTD 2003 Loss from Continuing Operations

   $ (34.2 )
    



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Analysis of Change

YTD 2003

($ Millions)

 

     2002
Results


    Currency

   

Acquisitions/

Dispositions


    LT Asset
Impairment


    Restructuring
Charges


    Organic

    2003
Results


 

Revenue

   $ 2,809.4     $ 122.2     $ (6.0 )   $ —       $ —       $ (110.5 )   $ 2,815.1  

Operating Expenses

     2,474.7       116.3       (8.5 )     22.1       94.4       43.4       2,742.4  
    


 


 


 


 


 


 


Operating Income

     334.7       5.9       2.5       (22.1 )     (94.4 )     (153.9 )     72.7  

Operating Margin Change

             (0.3 %)     0.1 %     (0.7 %)     (3.3 %)     (5.1 %)        

Operating Margin

     11.9 %     11.6 %     11.7 %     11.0 %     7.7 %     2.6 %     2.6 %


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Organic Performance Analysis

YTD 2003

($ Millions)

 

     YTD
2003


 

Revenue

   $ (110.5 )

Severance

     (23.1 )

Financing Costs

     (15.4 )

Professional Fees

     (19.4 )

Other Operating Expenses

     14.5  
    


Operating Income

   $ (153.9 )
    



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Motorsports

($ Millions)

 

     Q2 ‘03

    Q2 ‘02

    YTD ‘03

    YTD ‘02

 

Revenue

   $ 17.5     $ 31.3     $ 27.4     $ 47.2  

Operating Costs

     27.5       45.7       47.8       61.0  
    


 


 


 


Operating Loss before Impairment

     (10.0 )     (14.4 )     (20.4 )     (13.8 )

Long-Lived Asset Impairment

     (11.0 )     —         (22.1 )     —    
    


 


 


 


Operating Loss

   $ (21.0 )   $ (14.4 )   $ (42.5 )   $ (13.8 )
    


 


 


 



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Restructuring Charges

Second Quarter 2003

($ Millions)

 

     Total

  

Cash
Paid

Through

June 30,

2003


   Future
Cash


   Non-Cash

Severance

   $ 66.0    $ 12.2    $ 52.8    $ 1.0

Facilities Costs

     28.4      0.3      23.3      4.8
    

  

  

  

Total Restructuring Charges

   $ 94.4    $ 12.5    $ 76.1    $ 5.8
    

  

  

  


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Selected Balance Sheet Items

($ Millions)

 

    

June 30,

2003


   

December 31,

2002


   

June 30,

2002


 

Cash & Cash Equivalents

   $ 700.1     $ 933.0     $ 537.3  

Total Debt

     2,716.6       2,638.0       2,950.2  
    


 


 


Net Debt

   $ 2,016.5     $ 1,705.0     $ 2,412.9  
    


 


 


Debt as a % of Capital

     55.0 %     55.7 %     57.6 %

Stockholders’ Equity

   $ 2,225.5     $ 2,100.0     $ 2,169.5  


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Debt as % of Capitalization: Adjusted (1) (2)

 

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       Sep-01       Dec-01       Mar-02       Jun-02       Sep-02       Dec-02       Mar-03       Jun-03  

Total Debt

   $ 3,098     $ 2,909     $ 2,867     $ 2,950     $ 2,876     $ 2,638     $ 2,698 (1)   $ 2,574 (2)

Cash

     685       935       575       537       615       933       606 (1)     529 (2)

Debt as % of Capital

     64.1 %     61.3 %     60.2 %     57.6 %     58.4 %     55.7 %     55.6 %     53.6 %

 

*NOTE:

  (1)   Actual reported March 31, 2003 includes proceeds of $778.0 from the sale of the 4.5% Notes, as well as $582.5 of Zero-Coupon Notes, which were tendered by April 4th. Adjusted March 31, 2003 excludes the $582.5 of Zero-Coupon Notes which were settled in April. Management believes that showing the adjusted Debt and Debt as a % of Capital excluding these notes is relevant when comparing the periods.

 

  (2)   Adjusted June 30, 2003 includes the $142.5 redemption of term loans on August 8, 2003. In addition to the principal amount paid, the Company paid a prepayment penalty of $24.5. Management believes that showing the adjusted Debt and Debt as a % of Capital including the redemption of the term loans is relevant when comparing the periods.


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Improved Debt Maturity Schedule

 

Total Debt = $2.7Bn

 

2003

    2004     2005     2006     2007+

$101.6

  $ 271.3   $ 584.1   $ 363.0   $ 1,396.5

 

1.87% Convertible

   1.80% Convertible

4.50% Convertible

   7.88% Senior Notes

7.25% Senior Notes

   5-Year Revolving Facility

Term Loans

   Other


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Improved Debt Maturity Schedule: Adjusted(1)

 

Total Debt = $2.6Bn(1)

 

2003


  

2004


  

2005


  

2006


  

2007+


$101.6

   $240.0    $577.9    $333    $1,321.5

 

1.87% Convertible

   1.80% Convertible

4.50% Convertible

   7.88% Senior Notes

7.25% Senior Notes

   5-year Revolving Facility

Term Loans

   Other

 

(1)   Adjusted for the redemption of $142.5 term loans on August 8, 2003


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Strong Liquidity Position

($ Millions)

 

     As of June 30, 2003

 
    

Total
Amount

of Facility


   Outstanding

    Available

 

Committed Facilities:

                       

364 Day Revolving Credit Facility

   $ 500.0    $ 166.4 (1)   $ 333.6  

5 Year Revolving Credit Facility

   $ 375.0    $ 57.6     $ 317.4  

Other Committed Credit Facilities

   $ 50.8    $ 0.0     $ 50.8  
    

  


 


Total Committed Facilities

   $ 925.8    $ 224.0     $ 701.8  

Uncommitted Facilities (2)

   $ 795.4    $ 81.5     $ (2)
    

  


 


Total Credit Facilities

   $ 1,721.2    $ 305.5     $ 701.8  
    

  


 


Cash and Cash Equivalents

  $ 700.1  
                   


Total Liquidity Available

  $ 1,401.9  
                   


*NOTE:

  (1)   Comprised on Letters of Credit issued under the facility’s Letter of Credit sub-facility. Not considered debt for GAAP reporting.
  (2)   Domestic and international uncommitted facilities. These amounts are excluded for the purposes of analysis.


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Declining Acquisition Activity Has Reduced

Deferred Payment Obligations

 

   

2000

  2001   2002   2003   2004

Cash

 

158.1

  227.1   240.0   162.7   83.9

Stock

 

63.2

  46.0   83.2   47.2   13.7


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Cautionary Statement

 

This document contains forward-looking statements. Interpublic’s representatives may also make forward-looking statements orally from time to time. Statements in this document that are not historical facts, including statements about Interpublic’s beliefs and expectations, particularly regarding recent business and economic trends, and gains expected from the NFO transaction, constitute forward-looking statements. These statements are based on current plans, estimates and projections, and therefore undue reliance should not be placed on them. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and Interpublic undertakes no obligation to update publicly any of them in light of new information or future events.

 

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 statement. Such factors include, but are not limited to, those associated with the effects of global, national and regional economic and political conditions, Interpublic’s ability to attract new clients and retain existing clients, the financial success of Interpublic’s clients, developments from changes in the regulatory and legal environment for advertising and marketing and communications services companies around the world and the successful completion and integration of acquisitions which complement and expand Interpublic’s business capabilities. Interpublic’s liquidity could be adversely affected if Interpublic is unable to access capital or to raise proceeds from asset sales. In addition, Interpublic could be adversely affected by developments in connection with the purported class actions and derivative suits that it is defending or the SEC investigation relating to the restatement of its financial statements. Its financial condition and future results of operations could also be adversely affected if Interpublic recognizes additional impairment charges due to future events or in the event of other adverse accounting-related developments.

 

In addition, Interpublic’s representatives may from time to time refer to “pro forma” financial information, including information before taking into account specified items. Because “pro forma” financial information by its very nature departs from traditional accounting conventions, this information should not be viewed as a substitute for the information prepared by Interpublic in accordance with GAAP, including the balance sheets and statements of income and cash flow contained in Interpublic’s quarterly and annual reports filed with the SEC on Forms 10-Q and 10-K. Investors should evaluate any statements made by Interpublic in light of these important factors.


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Appendices


 

The Interpublic Group of Companies


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Revenue by Discipline

Second Quarter 2003

($ Millions)

 

     QUARTER-TO-DATE

 
     REVENUE  
          % of          % of     %  
     2003    Rev     2002    Rev     Growth  

MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS

   $ 421.2    28.1 %   $ 421.4    28.3 %   —    

MARKETING SERVICES

     108.1    7.2 %     112.2    7.5 %   (3.6 %)
    

  

 

  

 

TOTAL MARKETING AND COMMUNICATION SERVICES

     529.3    35.3 %     533.6    35.8 %   (0.8 %)

ADVERTISING & MEDIA

     970.1    64.7 %     956.8    64.2 %   1.4 %
    

  

 

  

 

TOTAL REVENUE

   $ 1,499.4    100.0 %   $ 1,490.4    100.0 %   0.6 %
    

  

 

  

 


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Revenue by Discipline

YTD 2003

($ Millions)

 

     YEAR-TO-DATE

 
     REVENUE  
     2003    % of
Rev
    2002    % of
Rev
    %
Growth
 

MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS

   $ 811.1    28.8 %   $ 806.6    28.7 %   0.6 %

MARKETING SERVICES

     199.4    7.1 %     202.8    7.2 %   (1.7 %)
    

  

 

  

 

TOTAL MARKETING AND COMMUNICATION SERVICES

     1,010.5    35.9 %     1,009.4    35.9 %   0.1 %

ADVERTISING & MEDIA

     1,804.6    64.1 %     1,800.0    64.1 %   0.3 %
    

  

 

  

 

TOTAL REVENUE

   $ 2,815.1    100.0 %   $ 2,809.4    100.0 %   0.2 %
    

  

 

  

 


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Net New Business

Second Quarter 2003

($ Millions)

 

Significant Wins

    

A.G. Edwards

   L’Oreal Plenitude

Symbicort

   Coffee Growers of Colombia

Rainbow Satellite

   Lotrel

Capital One

   Sony Play Station

Dell Computer

   Carrier Corporation

Macy’s

    

 

     2Q’03

   YTD’03

Total Wins

   $ 1,097    $ 2,430

Losses

     – 778      –1,223
    

  

Net New Business

   $ 319    $ 1,207


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Revenue by Geography

Second Quarter 2003

($ Millions)

 

     Revenue

   %
Total


    %
Change


    % Change
Constant $


    % Change
Organic


 

Europe

   $ 442.5    29.5 %   1.1 %   (10.0 )%   (8.3 )%

Asia/Other

     120.9    8.1 %   (7.0 %)   (11.9 )%   (11.8 )%

Latin America

     61.4    4.1 %   (8.7 %)   (8.6 )%   (7.5 )%

Canada

     39.2    2.6 %   15.1 %   2.4 %   6.8 %
    

  

 

 

 

Total International

     664.0    44.3 %   (0.7 %)   (9.6 )%   (8.1 )%

Total Domestic

     835.4    55.7 %   1.7 %   1.7 %   1.4 %
    

  

 

 

 

Total Revenue

   $ 1,499.4    100.0 %   0.6 %   (3.6 )%   (3.0 )%
    

  

 

 

 


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Revenue by Geography

YTD 2003

($ Millions)

 

     Revenue

  

%

Total


   

%

Change


   

%

Change

Constant $


   

%

Change

Organic


 

Europe

   $ 796.3    28.3 %   4.0 %   (9.6 %)   (8.8 )%

Asia/Other

     223.4    7.9 %   (3.9 %)   (10.1 %)   (9.7 )%

Latin America

     106.5    3.8 %   (21.4 %)   (11.6 %)   (10.9 )%

Canada

     68.4    2.4 %   7.4 %   (2.6 %)   2.3 %
    

  

 

 

 

Total International

     1,194.6    42.4 %   (0.2 %)   (9.5 %)   (8.6 )%

Total Domestic

     1,620.5    57.6 %   0.5 %   0.5 %   0.0 %
    

  

 

 

 

Total Revenue

   $ 2,815.1    100.0 %   0.2 %   (4.0 %)   (3.8 )%
    

  

 

 

 


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Points of Margin Pressure

($ Millions)

 

     Q2
2003


   Q2
2002


   YTD
2003


   YTD
2002


Professional Fees

   $ 37.6    $ 22.9    $ 63.7    $ 42.2

Financing Costs

     12.0      4.6      24.7      9.4

Long-Lived Asset Impairment

     11.0      —        22.1      —  
    

  

  

  

     $ 60.6    $ 27.5    $ 110.5    $ 51.6
    

  

  

  


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Diluted EPS Calculation

($ Millions)

 

     1Q

    2Q

    YTD

 

Loss from Continuing Operations

   $ (11.2 )   $ (23.0 )   $ (34.2 )

Income from Discontinued Operations

     2.6       9.5       12.1  
    


 


 


Total Net Loss

   $ (8.6 )   $ (13.5 )   $ (22.1 )
    


 


 


Total Shares (MM)

     381.8       384.3       383.1  

Diluted EPS from Continuing Operations

   $ (0.03 )   $ (0.06 )   $ (0.09 )

Diluted EPS from Discontinued Operations

     0.01       0.02       0.03  
    


 


 


Total Diluted EPS

   $ (0.02 )   $ (0.04 )   $ (0.06 )