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.) |
909 Third Avenue, New York, New York | 10022 | |
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) | (Zip Code) | |
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 212-704-1200 | ||
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report) |
THE INTERPUBLIC GROUP OF COMPANIES, INC. | |
Date: October 19, 2018 | By: /s/ Andrew Bonzani |
Name: Andrew Bonzani Title: Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | New York, NY (October 19, 2018) |
• | Third quarter net revenue increase of 3.4% and organic net revenue increase of 5.4%; U.S. organic net revenue growth of 5.0%; International organic net revenue growth of 6.0%. |
• | Nine months net revenue increase of 5.2%; organic net revenue increase of 4.9% |
• | Acxiom acquisition completed on Oct. 1 creates new opportunities to grow core capabilities and to leverage data insights and data management for brand marketers |
• | Third quarter operating income of $262 million and was $273 million excluding Acxiom transaction costs |
• | Third quarter operating margin on net revenue of 13.8% and was 14.4% excluding transaction costs |
• | Third quarter diluted earnings per share of $0.41 and $0.48 as adjusted for transaction costs and dispositions of certain small, non-strategic businesses during the quarter, compared with $0.43 and $0.37 as adjusted a year ago. First nine months diluted earnings per share of $0.75 and $0.93 as adjusted, compared with $0.76 and $0.73 as adjusted a year ago |
• | Company reaffirms full year target for organic net revenue growth in range of 4.0% to 4.5%, and target of 60 to 70 basis points of margin expansion |
• | Company margin target excludes transaction costs and the amortization expense of acquired intangibles |
• | Net revenue of $1.90 billion in the third quarter of 2018 increased 3.4% compared with the same period in 2017. During the quarter, the organic net revenue increase was 5.4%, while the effect of foreign currency translation was negative 1.3%, and the impact of net divestitures was negative 0.7%. Total revenue of $2.30 billion in the third quarter of 2018 increased 4.0% compared with the same period in 2017. |
• | Net revenue of $5.62 billion in the first nine months of 2018 increased 5.2% compared with the same period in 2017. During the first nine months, the organic net revenue increase was 4.9%, the effect of foreign currency translation was positive 1.0%, and the impact of net divestitures was negative 0.7%. Total revenue of $6.86 billion in the first nine months of 2018 increased 6.2% compared with the same period in 2017. |
• | Operating income in the third quarter of 2018 was $261.7 million, and adjusted operating income excluding transaction costs was $272.7 million, compared to $255.0 million in 2017. For the third quarter of 2018, operating margin on net revenue was 13.8% and adjusted operating margin on net revenue when excluding $11.0 million of transaction costs was 14.4%, compared to 13.9% in 2017. |
• | For the first nine months of 2018, operating income was $549.7 million, and adjusted operating income excluding transaction costs was $562.1 million compared to $515.4 million in 2017. For the first nine months of 2018, operating margin on net revenue was 9.8% and adjusted operating margin on net revenue when excluding $12.4 million of transaction costs was 10.0%, compared to 9.6% in 2017. |
• | Income tax provision in the third quarter of 2018 was $60.7 million on income before income taxes of $224.1 million. |
• | Third quarter 2018 net income available to IPG common stockholders was $161.0 million, resulting in earnings of $0.42 per basic share and $0.41 per diluted share, and $0.48 per diluted share as adjusted for a non-operating after-tax loss of $5.1 million on the sales of businesses and after-tax transaction costs of $18.4 million. This compares to net income available to IPG common stockholders a year ago of $169.7 million, resulting in earnings of $0.44 per basic share and $0.43 per diluted share, and $0.37 per diluted share as adjusted. Refer to reconciliations in the back for more detail. |
• | Income tax provision in the first nine months of 2018 was $137.0 million on income before income taxes of $434.1 million. |
• | First nine months 2018 net income available to IPG common stockholders was $292.7 million, resulting in earnings of $0.76 per basic share and $0.75 per diluted share, and $0.93 per diluted share as adjusted for a non-operating after-tax loss of $48.9 million on the sales of businesses and after-tax transaction costs of $19.5 million. This compares to net income available to IPG common stockholders a year ago of $302.1 million, resulting in earnings of $0.77 per basic share and $0.76 per diluted share, and $0.73 per diluted share as adjusted. Refer to reconciliations in the back for more detail. |
• | As a reminder, 2017 results are as previously restated for the adoption of ASC 606. |
• | potential effects of a challenging economy, for example, on the demand for our advertising and marketing services, on our clients' financial condition and on our business or financial condition; |
• | our ability to attract new clients and retain existing clients; |
• | our ability to retain and attract key employees; |
• | risks associated with assumptions we make in connection with our critical accounting estimates, including changes in assumptions associated with any effects of a weakened economy; |
• | potential adverse effects if we are required to recognize impairment charges or other adverse accounting-related developments; |
• | risks associated with the effects of global, national and regional economic and political conditions, including counterparty risks and fluctuations in economic growth rates, interest rates and currency exchange rates; |
• | developments from changes in the regulatory and legal environment for advertising and marketing and communications services companies around the world; and |
• | failure to failure to realize the anticipated benefits on the acquisition of the Acxiom business. |
THE INTERPUBLIC GROUP OF COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED SUMMARY OF EARNINGS THIRD QUARTER REPORT 2018 AND 2017 (Amounts in Millions except Per Share Data) (UNAUDITED) | |||||||||||
Three Months Ended September 30, | |||||||||||
2018 | 2017 | Fav. (Unfav.) % Variance | |||||||||
Revenue: | |||||||||||
Net Revenue | $ | 1,895.7 | $ | 1,832.5 | 3.4 | % | |||||
Billable Expenses | 401.8 | 375.7 | 6.9 | % | |||||||
Total Revenue | 2,297.5 | 2,208.2 | 4.0 | % | |||||||
Operating Expenses: | |||||||||||
Salaries and Related Expenses | 1,251.4 | 1,218.8 | (2.7 | )% | |||||||
Office and Other Direct Expenses | 317.0 | 302.9 | (4.7 | )% | |||||||
Billable Expenses | 401.8 | 375.7 | (6.9 | )% | |||||||
Cost of Services | 1,970.2 | 1,897.4 | (3.8 | )% | |||||||
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses | 21.6 | 13.6 | (58.8 | )% | |||||||
Depreciation and Amortization | 44.0 | 42.2 | (4.3 | )% | |||||||
Total Operating Expenses | 2,035.8 | 1,953.2 | (4.2 | )% | |||||||
Operating Income | 261.7 | 255.0 | 2.6 | % | |||||||
Operating Margin on Net Revenue % | 13.8 | % | 13.9 | % | |||||||
Operating Margin on Total Revenue % | 11.4 | % | 11.5 | % | |||||||
Expenses and Other Income: | |||||||||||
Interest Expense | (27.6 | ) | (21.0 | ) | |||||||
Interest Income | 5.3 | 4.1 | |||||||||
Other Expense, Net | (15.3 | ) | (9.9 | ) | |||||||
Total (Expenses) and Other Income | (37.6 | ) | (26.8 | ) | |||||||
Income Before Income Taxes | 224.1 | 228.2 | |||||||||
Provision for Income Taxes | 60.7 | 54.9 | |||||||||
Income of Consolidated Companies | 163.4 | 173.3 | |||||||||
Equity in Net Income (Loss) of Unconsolidated Affiliates | 0.1 | (1.0 | ) | ||||||||
Net Income | 163.5 | 172.3 | |||||||||
Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests | (2.5 | ) | (2.6 | ) | |||||||
Net Income Available to IPG Common Stockholders | $ | 161.0 | $ | 169.7 | |||||||
Earnings Per Share Available to IPG Common Stockholders: | |||||||||||
Basic | $ | 0.42 | $ | 0.44 | |||||||
Diluted | $ | 0.41 | $ | 0.43 | |||||||
Weighted-Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding: | |||||||||||
Basic | 382.6 | 389.5 | |||||||||
Diluted | 388.4 | 397.2 | |||||||||
Dividends Declared Per Common Share | $ | 0.21 | $ | 0.18 |
THE INTERPUBLIC GROUP OF COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES CONSOLIDATED SUMMARY OF EARNINGS THIRD QUARTER REPORT 2018 AND 2017 (Amounts in Millions except Per Share Data) (UNAUDITED) | |||||||||||
Nine Months Ended September 30, | |||||||||||
2018 | 2017 | Fav. (Unfav.) % Variance | |||||||||
Revenue: | |||||||||||
Net Revenue | $ | 5,617.9 | $ | 5,342.4 | 5.2 | % | |||||
Billable Expenses | 1,240.5 | 1,115.4 | 11.2 | % | |||||||
Total Revenue | 6,858.4 | 6,457.8 | 6.2 | % | |||||||
Operating Expenses: | |||||||||||
Salaries and Related Expenses | 3,874.6 | 3,699.4 | (4.7 | )% | |||||||
Office and Other Direct Expenses | 974.1 | 934.0 | (4.3 | )% | |||||||
Billable Expenses | 1,240.5 | 1,115.4 | (11.2 | )% | |||||||
Cost of Services | 6,089.2 | 5,748.8 | (5.9 | )% | |||||||
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses | 85.5 | 69.1 | (23.7 | )% | |||||||
Depreciation and Amortization | 134.0 | 124.5 | (7.6 | )% | |||||||
Total Operating Expenses | 6,308.7 | 5,942.4 | (6.2 | )% | |||||||
Operating Income | 549.7 | 515.4 | 6.7 | % | |||||||
Operating Margin on Net Revenue % | 9.8 | % | 9.6 | % | |||||||
Operating Margin on Total Revenue % | 8.0 | % | 8.0 | % | |||||||
Expenses and Other Income: | |||||||||||
Interest Expense | (73.6 | ) | (67.6 | ) | |||||||
Interest Income | 14.0 | 14.0 | |||||||||
Other Expense, Net | (56.0 | ) | (24.5 | ) | |||||||
Total (Expenses) and Other Income | (115.6 | ) | (78.1 | ) | |||||||
Income Before Income Taxes | 434.1 | 437.3 | |||||||||
Provision for Income Taxes | 137.0 | 136.2 | |||||||||
Income of Consolidated Companies | 297.1 | 301.1 | |||||||||
Equity in Net (Loss) Income of Unconsolidated Affiliates | (1.9 | ) | 0.1 | ||||||||
Net Income | 295.2 | 301.2 | |||||||||
Net (Income) Loss Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests | (2.5 | ) | 0.9 | ||||||||
Net Income Available to IPG Common Stockholders | $ | 292.7 | $ | 302.1 | |||||||
Earnings Per Share Available to IPG Common Stockholders: | |||||||||||
Basic | $ | 0.76 | $ | 0.77 | |||||||
Diluted | $ | 0.75 | $ | 0.76 | |||||||
Weighted-Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding: | |||||||||||
Basic | 383.2 | 391.2 | |||||||||
Diluted | 388.4 | 398.6 | |||||||||
Dividends Declared Per Common Share | $ | 0.63 | $ | 0.54 |
THE INTERPUBLIC GROUP OF COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED RESULTS (Amounts in Millions except Per Share Data) (UNAUDITED) | |||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended September 30, 2018 | |||||||||||||||
As Reported | Net Losses on Sales of Businesses 1 | Acxiom Transactions Costs | Adjusted Results | ||||||||||||
Net Revenue | $ | 1,895.7 | $ | 1,895.7 | |||||||||||
Billable Expenses | 401.8 | 401.8 | |||||||||||||
Total Revenue | 2,297.5 | 2,297.5 | |||||||||||||
Cost of Services | 1,970.2 | 1,970.2 | |||||||||||||
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses | 21.6 | $ | 11.0 | 10.6 | |||||||||||
Depreciation and Amortization | 44.0 | 44.0 | |||||||||||||
Total Operating Expense | 2,035.8 | 11.0 | 2,024.8 | ||||||||||||
Operating Income | 261.7 | (11.0 | ) | 272.7 | |||||||||||
Operating Margin on Net Revenue % | 13.8 | % | 14.4 | % | |||||||||||
Interest Expense, Net | (22.3 | ) | (3.3 | ) | (19.0 | ) | |||||||||
Other Expense, Net | (15.3 | ) | $ | (5.8 | ) | (10.3 | ) | 0.8 | |||||||
Total (Expenses) and Other Income | (37.6 | ) | (5.8 | ) | (13.6 | ) | (18.2 | ) | |||||||
Income Before Income Taxes | 224.1 | (5.8 | ) | (24.6 | ) | 254.5 | |||||||||
Provision for Income Taxes | 60.7 | 0.7 | 6.2 | 67.6 | |||||||||||
Equity in Net Income of Unconsolidated Affiliates | 0.1 | 0.1 | |||||||||||||
Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests | (2.5 | ) | (2.5 | ) | |||||||||||
Net Income Available to IPG Common Stockholders | $ | 161.0 | $ | (5.1 | ) | $ | (18.4 | ) | $ | 184.5 | |||||
Weighted-Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding - Basic | 382.6 | 382.6 | |||||||||||||
Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted shares | 5.8 | 5.8 | |||||||||||||
Weighted-Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding - Diluted | 388.4 | 388.4 | |||||||||||||
Earnings Per Share Available to IPG Common Stockholders: | |||||||||||||||
Basic | $ | 0.42 | $ | (0.01 | ) | $ | (0.05 | ) | $ | 0.48 | |||||
Diluted | $ | 0.41 | $ | (0.01 | ) | $ | (0.05 | ) | $ | 0.48 | |||||
1 Includes losses on complete dispositions of businesses and the classification of certain assets held for sale. | |||||||||||||||
Note: Management believes the resulting comparisons provide useful supplemental data that, while not a substitute for GAAP measures, allow for greater transparency in the review of our financial and operational performance. |
THE INTERPUBLIC GROUP OF COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED RESULTS (Amounts in Millions except Per Share Data) (UNAUDITED) | |||||||||||||||
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 | |||||||||||||||
As Reported | Net Losses on Sales of Businesses 1 | Acxiom Transaction Costs | Adjusted Results | ||||||||||||
Net Revenue | $ | 5,617.9 | $ | 5,617.9 | |||||||||||
Billable Expenses | 1,240.5 | 1,240.5 | |||||||||||||
Total Revenue | 6,858.4 | 6,858.4 | |||||||||||||
Cost of Services | 6,089.2 | 6,089.2 | |||||||||||||
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses | 85.5 | $ | 12.4 | 73.1 | |||||||||||
Depreciation and Amortization | 134.0 | 134.0 | |||||||||||||
Total Operating Expense | 6,308.7 | 12.4 | 6,296.3 | ||||||||||||
Operating Income | 549.7 | (12.4 | ) | 562.1 | |||||||||||
Operating Margin on Net Revenue % | 9.8 | % | 10.0 | % | |||||||||||
Interest Expense, Net | (59.6 | ) | (3.3 | ) | (56.3 | ) | |||||||||
Other Expense, Net | (56.0 | ) | $ | (50.0 | ) | (10.3 | ) | 4.3 | |||||||
Total (Expenses) and Other Income | (115.6 | ) | (50.0 | ) | (13.6 | ) | (52.0 | ) | |||||||
Income Before Income Taxes | 434.1 | (50.0 | ) | (26.0 | ) | 510.1 | |||||||||
Provision for Income Taxes | 137.0 | 1.1 | 6.5 | 144.6 | |||||||||||
Equity in Net Loss of Unconsolidated Affiliates | (1.9 | ) | (1.9 | ) | |||||||||||
Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests | (2.5 | ) | (2.5 | ) | |||||||||||
Net Income Available to IPG Common Stockholders | $ | 292.7 | $ | (48.9 | ) | $ | (19.5 | ) | $ | 361.1 | |||||
Weighted-Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding - Basic | 383.2 | 383.2 | |||||||||||||
Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted shares | 5.2 | 5.2 | |||||||||||||
Weighted-Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding - Diluted | 388.4 | 388.4 | |||||||||||||
Earnings Per Share Available to IPG Common Stockholders: | |||||||||||||||
Basic | $ | 0.76 | $ | (0.13 | ) | $ | (0.05 | ) | $ | 0.94 | |||||
Diluted | $ | 0.75 | $ | (0.13 | ) | $ | (0.05 | ) | $ | 0.93 | |||||
1 Includes losses on complete dispositions of businesses and the classification of certain assets held for sale. | |||||||||||||||
Note: Management believes the resulting comparisons provide useful supplemental data that, while not a substitute for GAAP measures, allow for greater transparency in the review of our financial and operational performance. |
THE INTERPUBLIC GROUP OF COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED RESULTS (Amounts in Millions except Per Share Data) (UNAUDITED) | |||||||||||||||
Three Months Ended September 30, 2017 | |||||||||||||||
As Reported | Net Losses on Sales of Businesses 1 | U.S. Federal Tax Credits | Adjusted Results | ||||||||||||
Income Before Income Taxes | $ | 228.2 | $ | (8.7 | ) | $ | 236.9 | ||||||||
Provision for Income Taxes | 54.9 | 1.7 | $ | 31.2 | 87.8 | ||||||||||
Equity in Net Loss of Unconsolidated Affiliates | (1.0 | ) | (1.0 | ) | |||||||||||
Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests | (2.6 | ) | (2.6 | ) | |||||||||||
Net Income Available to IPG Common Stockholders | $ | 169.7 | $ | (7.0 | ) | $ | 31.2 | $ | 145.5 | ||||||
Weighted-Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding - Basic | 389.5 | 389.5 | |||||||||||||
Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted shares | 7.7 | 7.7 | |||||||||||||
Weighted-Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding - Diluted | 397.2 | 397.2 | |||||||||||||
Earnings Per Share Available to IPG Common Stockholders: | |||||||||||||||
Basic | $ | 0.44 | $ | (0.02 | ) | $ | 0.08 | $ | 0.37 | ||||||
Diluted | $ | 0.43 | $ | (0.02 | ) | $ | 0.08 | $ | 0.37 | ||||||
1 Includes losses on complete dispositions of businesses and the classification of certain assets held for sale. | |||||||||||||||
Note: Management believes the resulting comparisons provide useful supplemental data that, while not a substitute for GAAP measures, allow for greater transparency in the review of our financial and operational performance. |
THE INTERPUBLIC GROUP OF COMPANIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED RESULTS (Amounts in Millions except Per Share Data) (UNAUDITED) | |||||||||||||||
Nine Months Ended September 30, 2017 | |||||||||||||||
As Reported | Net Losses on Sales of Businesses 1 | U.S. Federal Tax Credits | Adjusted Results | ||||||||||||
Income Before Income Taxes | $ | 437.3 | $ | (20.9 | ) | $ | 458.2 | ||||||||
Provision for Income Taxes | 136.2 | 1.7 | $ | 31.2 | 169.1 | ||||||||||
Equity in Net Income of Unconsolidated Affiliates | 0.1 | 0.1 | |||||||||||||
Net Loss Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests | 0.9 | 0.9 | |||||||||||||
Net Income Available to IPG Common Stockholders | $ | 302.1 | $ | (19.2 | ) | $ | 31.2 | $ | 290.1 | ||||||
Weighted-Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding - Basic | 391.2 | 391.2 | |||||||||||||
Dilutive effect of stock options and restricted shares | 7.4 | 7.4 | |||||||||||||
Weighted-Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding - Diluted | 398.6 | 398.6 | |||||||||||||
Earnings Per Share Available to IPG Common Stockholders: | |||||||||||||||
Basic | $ | 0.77 | $ | (0.05 | ) | $ | 0.08 | $ | 0.74 | ||||||
Diluted | $ | 0.76 | $ | (0.05 | ) | $ | 0.08 | $ | 0.73 | ||||||
1 Includes losses on complete dispositions of businesses and the classification of certain assets held for sale. | |||||||||||||||
Note: Management believes the resulting comparisons provide useful supplemental data that, while not a substitute for GAAP measures, allow for greater transparency in the review of our financial and operational performance. |