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Kelly (KELYA) reported Q3 2024 revenue of $1.04 billion, down 7.1% year-over-year, primarily due to the sale of European staffing operations. Excluding this sale and the MRP acquisition, organic revenue declined 0.2%. Q3 operating earnings were $2.6 million, with adjusted earnings at $11.7 million, down 24.5%. The company reported earnings per share of $0.02, compared to $0.18 in Q3 2023, with adjusted EPS at $0.21 versus $0.50. Education segment showed double-digit growth, while MSP and RPO revenue remained stable. The board declared a dividend of $0.075 per share, payable December 4, 2024.

Kelly (KELYA) ha riportato un fatturato per il terzo trimestre del 2024 di 1,04 miliardi di dollari, in calo del 7,1% rispetto all'anno precedente, principalmente a causa della vendita delle operazioni di assunzione in Europa. Escludendo questa vendita e l'acquisizione di MRP, il fatturato organico è diminuito dello 0,2%. Gli utili operativi del terzo trimestre sono stati pari a 2,6 milioni di dollari, con utili rettificati pari a 11,7 milioni di dollari, in calo del 24,5%. L'azienda ha riportato un utile per azione di 0,02 dollari, rispetto a 0,18 dollari nel terzo trimestre del 2023, con un EPS rettificato di 0,21 dollari contro 0,50 dollari. Il segmento dell'istruzione ha mostrato una crescita a doppia cifra, mentre i ricavi MSP e RPO sono rimasti stabili. Il consiglio ha dichiarato un dividendo di 0,075 dollari per azione, pagabile il 4 dicembre 2024.

Kelly (KELYA) reportó ingresos de 1,04 mil millones de dólares en el tercer trimestre de 2024, una disminución del 7,1% en comparación con el año anterior, principalmente debido a la venta de operaciones de personal en Europa. Excluyendo esta venta y la adquisición de MRP, los ingresos orgánicos disminuyeron un 0,2%. Las ganancias operativas del tercer trimestre fueron de 2,6 millones de dólares, con ganancias ajustadas de 11,7 millones de dólares, una caída del 24,5%. La compañía reportó ganancias por acción de 0,02 dólares, en comparación con 0,18 dólares en el tercer trimestre de 2023, con un BPA ajustado de 0,21 dólares en comparación con 0,50 dólares. El segmento de educación mostró un crecimiento de dos dígitos, mientras que los ingresos de MSP y RPO se mantuvieron estables. La junta declaró un dividendo de 0,075 dólares por acción, pagadero el 4 de diciembre de 2024.

켈리 (KELYA)는 2024년 3분기 수익이 10억 4천만 달러로, 작년 대비 7.1% 감소했다고 보고했습니다. 이는 주로 유럽 인력 운영 매각 때문입니다. 이 매각과 MRP 인수를 제외하면, 유기적 수익은 0.2% 감소했습니다. 3분기 운영 수익은 260만 달러로, 조정된 수익은 1,170만 달러로 24.5% 감소했습니다. 회사는 주당 수익이 0.02 달러이며, 2023년 3분기의 0.18 달러와 비교되고, 조정된 EPS는 0.21 달러로 0.50 달러 대비 낮습니다. 교육 부문은 두 자릿수 성장을 보였고, MSP 및 RPO 수익은 안정세를 유지했습니다. 이사회는 주당 0.075 달러의 배당금을 선언했으며, 2024년 12월 4일에 지급됩니다.

Kelly (KELYA) a rapporté des revenus pour le troisième trimestre 2024 de 1,04 milliard de dollars, en baisse de 7,1% par rapport à l'année précédente, principalement en raison de la vente des opérations de recrutement en Europe. En excluant cette vente et l'acquisition de MRP, les revenus organiques ont diminué de 0,2%. Les bénéfices d'exploitation du troisième trimestre s'élevaient à 2,6 millions de dollars, avec des bénéfices ajustés de 11,7 millions de dollars, en baisse de 24,5%. L'entreprise a annoncé un bénéfice par action de 0,02 dollar, contre 0,18 dollar au troisième trimestre 2023, avec un BPA ajusté de 0,21 dollar contre 0,50 dollar. Le segment de l'éducation a affiché une croissance à deux chiffres, tandis que les revenus MSP et RPO sont restés stables. Le conseil d'administration a déclaré un dividende de 0,075 dollar par action, payable le 4 décembre 2024.

Kelly (KELYA) berichtete von einem Umsatz im 3. Quartal 2024 von 1,04 Milliarden Dollar, was einem Rückgang von 7,1% im Vergleich zum Vorjahr entspricht, hauptsächlich aufgrund des Verkaufs der europäischen Personalabteilungen. Ohne diesen Verkauf und die Übernahme von MRP sank der organische Umsatz um 0,2%. Die Betriebsergebnisse für das 3. Quartal betrugen 2,6 Millionen Dollar, mit bereinigten Gewinnen von 11,7 Millionen Dollar, was einem Rückgang von 24,5% entspricht. Das Unternehmen meldete einen Gewinn pro Aktie von 0,02 Dollar, verglichen mit 0,18 Dollar im 3. Quartal 2023, mit einem bereinigten EPS von 0,21 Dollar gegenüber 0,50 Dollar. Der Bildungssektor wies ein zweistelliges Wachstum auf, während die Umsätze aus MSP und RPO stabil blieben. Der Vorstand beschloss eine Dividende von 0,075 Dollar pro Aktie, fällig am 4. Dezember 2024.

Positive
  • Double-digit revenue growth in Education segment
  • Stable MSP and RPO revenue in OCG segment
  • Adjusted EBITDA margin increased 20 basis points to 2.5%
  • MRP acquisition contributed 11.2% to Q3 revenue growth
  • MRP added $2.0 million of earnings from operations
Negative
  • Revenue declined 7.1% year-over-year to $1.04 billion
  • Operating earnings decreased 24.5% to $11.7 million (adjusted)
  • Adjusted EPS declined to $0.21 from $0.50 year-over-year
  • Organic revenue declined 0.2% excluding acquisitions/divestitures
  • Customers showing cautious approach to hiring and new projects

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Kelly Services' Q3 2024 results reveal mixed performance amid strategic restructuring. Revenue declined 7.1% to $1.04 billion, primarily due to the European operations sale, though organic revenue remained relatively stable at -0.2%. The Motion Recruitment Partners acquisition contributed 11.2% to revenue growth.

Operating earnings reached $2.6 million, with adjusted earnings at $11.7 million, down 24.5% year-over-year. The adjusted EBITDA margin improved by 20 basis points to 2.5%, suggesting operational efficiency gains despite market challenges. The $0.075 per share dividend maintains shareholder returns while balancing growth investments.

The company's strategic pivot, combining European divestiture with MRP acquisition, positions it for margin expansion in Q4. Education segment's double-digit growth and expansion in higher-margin solutions demonstrate effective portfolio optimization, though macroeconomic uncertainties persist.

  • Following the sale of European staffing operations, Q3 revenue down 7.1% year-over-year; nearly flat on an organic basis
  • Q3 operating earnings of $2.6 million; $11.7 million on an adjusted basis, down 24.5%
  • Q3 adjusted EBITDA margin increased 20 basis points to 2.5%
  • Company expects sale of European staffing operations, acquisition of Motion Recruitment Partners, LLC ("MRP"), ongoing transformation actions to contribute to continued year-over-year EBITDA margin expansion in Q4 2024

TROY, Mich., Nov. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kelly (Nasdaq: KELYA, KELYB), a leading specialty talent solutions provider, today announced results for the third quarter of 2024.

Peter Quigley, president and chief executive officer, announced revenue for the third quarter of 2024 totaled $1.04 billion, a 7.1% decrease compared to the corresponding quarter of 2023 resulting primarily from the sale of the company’s European staffing operations on January 2, 2024, partially offset by the May 2024 acquisition of MRP. Excluding the impact of the sale of the European staffing operations and the recent acquisition of MRP, revenue was down 0.2% on an organic basis, reflecting a stabilization of year-over-year revenues for the second consecutive quarter despite the continued impact of customers’ more guarded approach to hiring, initiating new projects, and backfilling open roles. MRP revenue added 11.2% to reported Q3 year-over-year revenue growth.

Kelly reported operating earnings in the third quarter of 2024 of $2.6 million, compared to earnings of $0.1 million reported in the third quarter of 2023. Adjusted earnings were $11.7 million in the third quarter of 2024. The $9.1 million increase from reported earnings includes costs related to MRP integration and further aligning processes and technology across the Company, as well as charges related to the acquisition of MRP and the sale of our European staffing operations. The acquisition of MRP added $2.0 million of earnings from operations in the third quarter of 2024. Adjusted earnings in the third quarter of 2023 were $15.5 million. The $15.4 million increase from reported earnings included transformation-related charges. The European staffing operations produced $0.8 million of earnings from operations on an adjusted basis in the third quarter of 2023.

Earnings per share in the third quarter of 2024 were $0.02 compared to earnings per share of $0.18 in the third quarter of 2023. Included in earnings per share in the third quarter of 2024 are costs related to MRP integration and further aligning processes and technology across the Company as well as charges related to the acquisition of MRP and the sale of our European staffing operations, net of tax, of $0.18. Included in the earnings per share in the third quarter of 2023 were $0.32 per share of transformation-related restructuring charges, net of tax. On an adjusted basis, earnings per share were $0.21 in the third quarter of 2024 compared to $0.50 per share in the corresponding quarter of 2023.

“In the third quarter, we remained focused on what we can control as uncertain macroeconomic market conditions persisted, and once again delivered stable year-over-year organic revenue that outpaced the market,” said Quigley. “Contributing to this trend is continued double-digit revenue growth in Education, our ongoing expansion into the market for higher-margin outcome-based solutions in SETT and P&I, and sequential stability in MSP and RPO revenue in OCG. We expect to build on our momentum as we close the year, propelled by our growth and efficiency initiatives which are positioning Kelly to capitalize when staffing demand rebounds and continue delivering above-market performance.”

Kelly also reported that on November 5, its board of directors declared a dividend of $0.075 per share. The dividend is payable on December 4, 2024, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on November 20, 2024.

In conjunction with its third-quarter earnings release, Kelly has published a financial presentation on the Investor Relations page of its public website and will host a conference call at 9 a.m. ET on November 7 to review the results and answer questions. The call may be accessed in one of the following ways:

Via the Internet:
Kellyservices.com

Via the telephone
(877) 692-8955 (toll free) or (234) 720-6979 (caller paid)
Enter access code 5728672
After the prompt, please enter “#”

A recording of the conference call will be available after 1:30 p.m. ET on November 7, 2024, at (866) 207-1041 (toll-free) and (402) 970-0847 (caller-paid). The access code is 9480328#. The recording will also be available at kellyservices.com during this period.

This release contains statements that are forward looking in nature and, accordingly, are subject to risks and uncertainties. These statements are made under the “safe harbor” provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about Kelly’s financial expectations, are forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in this release include, but are not limited to, (i) changing market and economic conditions, (ii) disruption in the labor market and weakened demand for human capital resulting from technological advances, loss of large corporate customers and government contractor requirements, (iii) the impact of laws and regulations (including federal, state and international tax laws), (iv) unexpected changes in claim trends on workers’ compensation, unemployment, disability and medical benefit plans, (v) litigation and other legal liabilities (including tax liabilities) in excess of our estimates, (vi) our ability to achieve our business’s anticipated growth strategies, (vii) our future business development, results of operations and financial condition, (viii) damage to our brands, (ix) dependency on third parties for the execution of critical functions, (x) conducting business in foreign countries, including foreign currency fluctuations, (xi) availability of temporary workers with appropriate skills required by customers, (xii) cyberattacks or other breaches of network or information technology security, and (xiii) other risks, uncertainties and factors discussed in this release and in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by words or phrases such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “target,” “aim,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “believe,” “potential,” “continue,” “is/are likely to” or other similar expressions. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release and we undertake no duty to update any forward-looking statement to conform the statement to actual results or changes in the Company’s expectations.

About Kelly®

Kelly Services, Inc. (Nasdaq: KELYA, KELYB) helps companies recruit and manage skilled workers and helps job seekers find great work. Since inventing the staffing industry in 1946, we have become experts in the many industries and local and global markets we serve. With a network of suppliers and partners around the world, we connect more than 500,000 people with work every year. Our suite of outsourcing and consulting services ensures companies have the people they need, when and where they are needed most. Headquartered in Troy, Michigan, we empower businesses and individuals to access limitless opportunities in industries such as science, engineering, technology, education, manufacturing, retail, finance, and energy. Revenue in 2023 was $4.8 billion. Learn more at kellyservices.com.

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KELLY SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
FOR THE 13 WEEKS ENDED SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 AND OCTOBER 1, 2023
(UNAUDITED)
(In millions of dollars except per share data)
        % CC % 
  2024 2023 Change Change Change 
            
Revenue from services$1,038.1 $1,118.0 $(79.9) $(7.1)%(7.0)%
            
Cost of services 816.4  889.5  (73.1)  (8.2)   
            
Gross profit 221.7  228.5  (6.8)  (3.0) (2.9) 
            
Selling, general and administrative expenses 219.0  228.4  (9.4)  (4.1) (4.0) 
            
Loss on sale of assets 0.1    0.1  NM   
            
Earnings from operations 2.6  0.1  2.5  NM   
            
Other income (expense), net (4.4) 1.6  (6.0)  (375.9)   
            
Earnings (loss) before taxes (1.8) 1.7  (3.5) NM   
            
Income tax expense (benefit) (2.6) (4.9) 2.3   46.5    
            
Net earnings$0.8 $6.6 $(5.8)  (88.4)   
            
Basic earnings per share$0.02 $0.18 $(0.16)  (88.9)   
Diluted earnings per share$0.02 $0.18 $(0.16)  (88.9)   
            
            
STATISTICS:           
            
Permanent placement revenue (included in revenue from services)$13.5 $14.6 $(1.1)  (7.4)%(7.1)%
            
Gross profit rate 21.4 %20.4 %1.0 pts.    
            
Adjusted EBITDA$26.2 $25.5 $0.7      
Adjusted EBITDA margin 2.5 %2.3 %0.2 pts.    
            
Effective income tax rate 140.8 %(299.3)%440.1 pts.    
            
Average number of shares outstanding (millions):           
Basic 35.6  35.4        
Diluted 36.0  35.8        


KELLY SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
FOR THE 39 WEEKS ENDED SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 AND OCTOBER 1, 2023
(UNAUDITED)
(In millions of dollars except per share data)
        % CC % 
  2024 2023 Change Change Change 
            
Revenue from services$3,140.7 $3,603.5 $(462.8) (12.8)%(12.8)%
            
Cost of services 2,499.6  2,880.3  (380.7) (13.2)   
            
Gross profit 641.1  723.2  (82.1) (11.4) (11.3) 
            
Selling, general and administrative expenses 601.0  703.8  (102.8) (14.6) (14.6) 
            
Asset impairment charge 5.5  2.4  3.1  124.1    
            
Gain on sale of EMEA staffing operations (1.6)   (1.6) NM   
            
Gain on sale of assets (5.4)   (5.4) NM   
            
Earnings from operations 41.6  17.0  24.6  144.5    
            
Gain on forward contract 1.2    1.2  NM   
            
Other income (expense), net (9.1) 3.0  (12.1) (405.5)   
            
Earnings before taxes 33.7  20.0  13.7  68.3    
            
Income tax expense (benefit) 2.5  (5.0) 7.5  149.4    
            
Net earnings$31.2 $25.0 $6.2  24.6    
            
Basic earnings per share$0.86 $0.68 $0.18  26.5    
Diluted earnings per share$0.85 $0.67 $0.18  26.9    
            
            
STATISTICS:           
            
Permanent placement revenue (included in revenue from services)$32.2 $47.8 $(15.6) (32.6)%(32.6)%
            
Gross profit rate 20.4 %20.1 %0.3 pts.    
            
Adjusted EBITDA$100.0 $76.9 $23.1      
Adjusted EBITDA margin 3.2 %2.1 %1.1 pts.    
            
Effective income tax rate 7.4 %(25.1)%32.5 pts.    
            
Average number of shares outstanding (millions):           
Basic 35.5  36.2        
Diluted 35.9  36.5        


KELLY SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SEGMENT INFORMATION
(UNAUDITED)
(In millions of dollars)
We utilize business unit profit (loss) to evaluate the performance of our segments. Business unit profit (loss) and SG&A expenses as presented in the segment information table below do not include depreciation and amortization expenses.
  Third Quarter
           
       % CC % 
  2024  2023 Change Change 
Professional & Industrial          
Revenue from services$370.4  $378.0  (2.0)%(1.5)%
Gross profit 66.5   69.1  (3.8) (3.2) 
SG&A expenses excluding restructuring charges 56.3   59.4  (5.2) (4.7) 
Restructuring charges    4.0  (100.0) (100.0) 
Total SG&A expenses 56.3   63.4  (11.2) (10.7) 
Business unit profit (loss) 10.2   5.7  78.4    
Business unit profit (loss) excluding restructuring charges 10.2   9.7  4.7    
           
Gross profit rate 17.9 % 18.3 %(0.4)pts.  
           
Science, Engineering & Technology          
Revenue from services$405.2  $295.7  37.1 %37.1 %
Gross profit 99.1   68.0  45.5  45.4  
Total SG&A expenses 74.1   47.3  56.6  56.7  
Business unit profit (loss) 25.0   20.7  20.3    
           
Gross profit rate 24.4 % 23.0 %1.4 pts.  
           
Education          
Revenue from services$142.1  $128.1  10.9 %10.9 %
Gross profit 19.7   19.8  (0.2) (0.2) 
Total SG&A expenses 23.0   22.3  3.3  3.3  
Business unit profit (loss) (3.3)  (2.5) (30.7)   
           
Gross profit rate 13.9 % 15.5 %(1.6)pts.  
           
Outsourcing & Consulting          
Revenue from services$121.0  $114.1  6.0 %5.7 %
Gross profit 36.4   41.5  (12.2) (12.6) 
SG&A expenses excluding restructuring charges 34.2   38.2  (10.5) (10.8) 
Restructuring charges (0.1)  1.8  (106.5) (106.5) 
Total SG&A expenses 34.1   40.0  (14.8) (15.1) 
Business unit profit (loss) 2.3   1.5  58.4    
Business unit profit (loss) excluding restructuring charges 2.2   3.3  (31.7)   
           
Gross profit rate 30.1 % 36.4 %(6.3)pts.  
           
International          
Revenue from services$  $203.0  (100.0)%(100.0)%
Gross profit    30.1  (100.0) (100.0) 
Total SG&A expenses    28.7  (100.0) (100.0) 
Business unit profit (loss)    1.4  (100.0)   
           
Gross profit rate  % 14.8 %(14.8)pts.  


KELLY SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS BY SEGMENT
(UNAUDITED)
(In millions of dollars)
We utilize business unit profit (loss) to evaluate the performance of our segments. Business unit profit (loss) and SG&A expenses as presented in the segment information table below do not include depreciation and amortization expenses.
  September Year to Date
           
       % CC % 
  2024  2023 Change Change 
Professional & Industrial          
Revenue from services$1,086.5 $1,171.4 (7.3)%(7.2)%
Gross profit 192.7  209.8 (8.2) (8.1) 
SG&A expenses excluding restructuring charges 169.3  194.5 (12.9) (12.9) 
Restructuring charges 0.4  7.3 (95.2) (95.2) 
Total SG&A expenses 169.7  201.8 (15.9) (15.8) 
Asset impairment charge   0.3 (100.0)   
Business unit profit (loss) 23.0  7.7 198.4    
Business unit profit (loss) excluding restructuring charges 23.4  15.0 55.3    
           
Gross profit rate 17.7% 17.9%(0.2)pts.  
           
Science, Engineering & Technology          
Revenue from services$1,026.7 $903.5 13.6 %13.6 %
Gross profit 240.8  207.4 16.1  16.0  
SG&A expenses excluding restructuring charges 172.8  149.0 16.0  16.0  
Restructuring charges 0.3  1.2 (71.6) (71.6) 
Total SG&A expenses 173.1  150.2 15.3  15.3  
Asset impairment charge   0.1 (100.0)   
Business unit profit (loss) 67.7  57.1 18.3    
Business unit profit (loss) excluding restructuring charges 68.0  58.3 16.4    
           
Gross profit rate 23.4% 23.0%0.4 pts.  
           
Education          
Revenue from services$683.1 $583.9 17.0 %17.0 %
Gross profit 98.7  91.6 7.8  7.8  
SG&A expenses excluding restructuring charges 71.2  68.4 4.0  4.0  
Restructuring charges   1.0 (100.0) (100.0) 
Total SG&A expenses 71.2  69.4 2.6  2.6  
Business unit profit (loss) 27.5  22.2 24.0    
Business unit profit (loss) excluding restructuring charges 27.5  23.2 18.9    
           
Gross profit rate 14.5% 15.7%(1.2)pts.  
           
Outsourcing & Consulting          
Revenue from services$346.0 $342.4 1.1 %1.1 %
Gross profit 108.9  124.4 (12.5) (12.4) 
SG&A expenses excluding restructuring charges 104.9  118.5 (11.4) (11.6) 
Restructuring charges 0.5  2.3 (78.9) (78.9) 
Total SG&A expenses 105.4  120.8 (12.7) (12.9) 
Asset impairment charge   2.0 (100.0)   
Business unit profit (loss) 3.5  1.6 112.5    
Business unit profit (loss) excluding restructuring charges 4.0  3.9 0.3    
           
Gross profit rate 31.5% 36.3%(4.8)pts.  
           
International          
Revenue from services$ $604.7 (100.0)%(100.0)%
Gross profit   90.0 (100.0) (100.0) 
Total SG&A expenses   89.3 (100.0) (100.0) 
Business unit profit (loss)   0.7 (100.0)   
           
Gross profit rate % 14.9%(14.9)pts.  


KELLY SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(UNAUDITED)
(In millions of dollars)
        
  September 29, 2024 December 31, 2023 October 1, 2023 
Current Assets       
Cash and equivalents$32.8 $125.8 $117.2  
Trade accounts receivable, less allowances of       
$8.6, $10.9, and $11.1, respectively 1,248.6  1,160.6  1,388.2  
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 76.1  48.9  86.1  
Assets held for sale   291.3    
Total current assets 1,357.5  1,626.6  1,591.5  
        
Noncurrent Assets       
Property and equipment, net 26.5  24.6  28.8  
Operating lease right-of-use assets 55.2  47.1  59.9  
Deferred taxes 308.4  321.1  315.3  
Retirement plan assets 259.2  230.3  211.0  
Goodwill 374.0  151.1  151.1  
Intangibles, net 264.3  137.7  142.9  
Other assets 43.8  43.1  49.5  
Total noncurrent assets 1,331.4  955.0  958.5  
        
Total Assets$2,688.9 $2,581.6 $2,550.0  
        
Current Liabilities       
Short-term borrowings$0.2 $ $  
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 604.7  646.1  647.5  
Operating lease liabilities 11.9  8.4  13.2  
Accrued payroll and related taxes 184.5  156.2  287.8  
Accrued workers' compensation and other claims 18.1  22.1  22.8  
Income and other taxes 21.6  17.2  54.0  
Liabilities held for sale   169.9    
Total current liabilities 841.0  1,019.9  1,025.3  
        
Noncurrent Liabilities       
Long-term debt 228.2      
Operating lease liabilities 51.8  42.9  51.5  
Accrued workers' compensation and other claims 33.7  40.9  40.5  
Accrued retirement benefits 243.3  217.4  185.6  
Other long-term liabilities 9.0  6.8  11.4  
Total noncurrent liabilities 566.0  308.0  289.0  
        
Stockholders' Equity       
Common stock 38.5  38.5  38.5  
Treasury stock (52.0) (57.3) (57.4) 
Paid-in capital 32.0  30.6  29.3  
Earnings invested in the business 1,264.7  1,241.7  1,233.0  
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (1.3) 0.2  (7.7) 
Total stockholders' equity 1,281.9  1,253.7  1,235.7  
        
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity$2,688.9 $2,581.6 $2,550.0  
        
STATISTICS:       
Working Capital$516.5 $606.7 $566.2  
Current Ratio 1.6  1.6  1.6  
Debt-to-capital % 15.1 %0.0 %0.0 %
Global Days Sales Outstanding 64  59  63  
Year-to-Date Free Cash Flow$2.8 $61.4 $21.0  


KELLY SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE 39 WEEKS ENDED SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 AND OCTOBER 1, 2023
(UNAUDITED)
(In millions of dollars)
  2024 2023
Cash flows from operating activities:    
Net earnings$31.2 $25.0 
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash from operating activities:    
Asset impairment charge 5.5  2.4 
Gain on sale of EMEA staffing operations (1.6)  
Gain on sale of assets (5.4)  
Depreciation and amortization 28.7  25.6 
Operating lease asset amortization 7.7  12.4 
Provision for credit losses and sales allowances 0.6  1.4 
Stock-based compensation 8.5  7.9 
Gain on sale of equity securities   (2.0)
Gain on forward contract (1.2)  
Other, net   0.5 
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of acquisition (62.1) (39.8)
Net cash from operating activities 11.9  33.4 
     
Cash flows from investing activities:    
Capital expenditures (9.1) (12.4)
Proceeds from sale of EMEA staffing operations, net of cash disposed 77.1   
Proceeds from sale of assets 4.3   
Acquisition of company, net of cash received (427.4)  
Payment for settlement of forward contract (2.4)  
Proceeds from company-owned life insurance 1.7   
Proceeds from equity securities   2.0 
Other investing activities 0.3  (0.4)
Net cash used in investing activities (355.5) (10.8)
     
Cash flows from financing activities:    
Net change in short-term borrowings 0.6  (0.7)
Proceeds from long-term debt 849.0   
Payments on long-term debt (620.8)  
Financing lease payments   (1.0)
Dividend payments (8.2) (8.3)
Payments of tax withholding for stock awards (2.3) (1.7)
Buyback of common shares   (42.2)
Contingent consideration payments   (2.5)
Other financing activities (1.0) (0.2)
Net cash from (used in) financing activities 217.3  (56.6)
     
Effect of exchange rates on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash (0.9) (1.9)
     
Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash (127.2) (35.9)
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period 167.6  162.4 
     
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period$40.4 $126.5 


KELLY SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
REVENUE FROM SERVICES BY GEOGRAPHY
(UNAUDITED)
(In millions of dollars)
          
  Third Quarter 
          
      % CC % 
  2024 2023 Change Change 
          
Americas         
United States$923.6$795.5 16.1 %16.1 %
Canada 49.3 50.9 (3.1) (1.5) 
Puerto Rico 26.6 26.5 0.2  0.2  
Mexico 12.7 18.4 (30.9) (23.3) 
Total Americas Region 1,012.2 891.3 13.6  13.8  
          
Europe         
Switzerland 0.8 57.0 (98.6) (98.6) 
France 0.1 47.0 (99.7) (99.7) 
Portugal  48.6 (100.0) (100.0) 
Italy  16.1 (100.0) (100.0) 
Other 9.2 47.1 (80.6) (81.4) 
Total Europe Region 10.1 215.8 (95.3) (95.5) 
          
Total Asia-Pacific Region 15.8 10.9 44.9  41.2  
          
Total Kelly Services, Inc.$1,038.1$1,118.0 (7.1)%(7.0)%


KELLY SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
REVENUE FROM SERVICES BY GEOGRAPHY
(UNAUDITED)
(In millions of dollars)
          
  September Year to Date 
          
      % CC % 
  2024 2023 Change Change 
          
Americas         
United States$2,801.4$2,647.1 5.8 %5.8 %
Canada 141.1 142.2 (0.7) 0.4  
Puerto Rico 79.7 81.1 (1.8) (1.8) 
Mexico 47.0 55.1 (14.7) (15.9) 
Total Americas Region 3,069.2 2,925.5 4.9  4.9  
          
Europe          
Switzerland 2.9 165.9 (98.3) (98.3) 
France 0.1 145.0 (99.9) (99.9) 
Portugal  142.3 (100.0) (100.0) 
Italy  49.5 (100.0) (100.0) 
Other 28.7 142.4 (79.9) (80.2) 
Total Europe Region 31.7 645.1 (95.1) (95.2) 
          
Total Asia-Pacific Region 39.8 32.9 21.0  22.4  
          
Total Kelly Services, Inc.$3,140.7$3,603.5 (12.8)%(12.8)%


KELLY SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP MEASURES
(UNAUDITED)
(In millions of dollars)
        
 Third Quarter September Year to Date
SG&A Expenses: 2024   2023   2024   2023 
As reported$219.0  $228.4  $601.0  $703.8 
Transaction costs(4) (3.1)     (10.3)   
Restructuring(6) 0.2   (15.4)  (6.4)  (27.6)
Integration costs(7) (6.1)     (6.1)   
Adjusted SG&A expenses$210.0  $213.0  $578.2  $676.2 


 Third Quarter September Year to Date
Earnings from Operations: 2024  2023  2024  2023
As reported$2.6  $0.1 $41.6  $17.0
Gain on sale of EMEA staffing operations(1)      (1.6)  
(Gain) loss on sale of assets(3) 0.1     (5.4)  
Transaction costs(4) 3.1     10.3   
Asset impairment charge(5)      5.5   2.4
Restructuring(6) (0.2)  15.4  6.4   27.6
Integration costs(7) 6.1     6.1   
Adjusted earnings from operations$11.7  $15.5 $62.9  $47.0


KELLY SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP MEASURES
(UNAUDITED)
(In millions of dollars except per share data)
         
         
  Third Quarter September Year to Date
   2024   2023   2024   2023 
Income tax expense $(2.6) $(4.9) $2.5  $(5.0)
Taxes on gain on sale of EMEA staffing operations(1)        (1.2)   
Taxes on gain on forward contract(2)            
Taxes on (gain) loss on sale of assets(3)        (1.4)   
Taxes on transaction costs(4)  0.8      3.1    
Taxes on asset impairment charge(5)        1.4   0.6 
Taxes on restructuring charges(6)  (0.1)  3.9   1.6   6.9 
Taxes on integration costs(7)  1.6      1.6    
Adjusted income tax expense $(0.3) $(1.0) $7.6  $2.5 
         
  Third Quarter September Year to Date
   2024   2023   2024   2023 
Net earnings $0.8  $6.6  $31.2  $25.0 
Gain on sale of EMEA staffing operations, net of taxes(1)        (0.4)   
Gain on forward contract, net of taxes(2)        (1.2)   
(Gain) loss on sale of assets, net of taxes(3)  0.1      (4.0)   
Transaction costs, net of taxes(4)  2.4      15.1    
Asset impairment charge, net of taxes(5)        4.1   1.8 
Restructuring charges, net of taxes(6)  (0.1)  11.5   4.8   20.7 
Integration costs, net of taxes(7)  4.5      4.5    
Adjusted net earnings $7.7  $18.1  $54.1  $47.5 
         
  Third Quarter September Year to Date
   2024   2023   2024   2023 
  Per Share Per Share
Net earnings $0.02  $0.18  $0.85  $0.67 
Gain on sale of EMEA staffing operations, net of taxes(1)        (0.01)   
Gain on forward contract, net of taxes(2)        (0.03)   
(Gain) loss on sale of assets, net of taxes(3)        (0.11)   
Transaction costs, net of taxes(4)  0.06      0.41    
Asset impairment charge, net of taxes(5)        0.11   0.05 
Restructuring charges, net of taxes(6)     0.32   0.13   0.56 
Integration costs, net of taxes(7)  0.12      0.12    
Adjusted net earnings $0.21  $0.50  $1.47  $1.28 

Note: Earnings per share amounts for each quarter are required to be computed independently and may not equal the amounts computed for the total year.

KELLY SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP MEASURES
(UNAUDITED)
(In millions of dollars)
Total Adjusted EBITDA:       
 Third Quarter September Year to Date
  2024   2023   2024   2023 
Net earnings$0.8  $6.6  $31.2  $25.0 
Other (income) expense, net 4.3   (1.6)  1.1   (3.0)
Income tax expense (benefit) (2.6)  (4.9)  2.5   (5.0)
Depreciation and amortization 14.5   10.0   37.2   29.7 
Gain on sale of EMEA staffing operations(1)       (1.6)   
Gain on forward contract(2)       (1.2)   
(Gain) loss on sale of assets(3) 0.1      (5.4)   
Transaction costs(4) 3.2      18.2    
Asset impairment charge(5)       5.5   2.4 
Restructuring(6) (0.2)  15.4   6.4   27.6 
Integration costs(7) 6.1      6.1    
Other, net          0.2 
Adjusted EBITDA$26.2  $25.5  $100.0  $76.9 
Adjusted EBITDA margin 2.5%  2.3%  3.2%  2.1%


Business Unit Adjusted EBITDA:

 Third Quarter 2024
 Professional & Industrial Science, Engineering & Technology Education Outsourcing & Consulting International
Business unit profit (loss)$10.2  $25.0  $(3.3) $2.3  $ 
Restructuring(6)          (0.1)   
Adjusted EBITDA$10.2  $25.0  $(3.3) $2.2  $ 
Adjusted EBITDA margin 2.7%  6.2% (2.3)%  1.9%  %
          
 Third Quarter 2023
 Professional & Industrial Science, Engineering & Technology Education Outsourcing & Consulting International
Business unit profit (loss)$5.7  $20.7  $(2.5) $1.5  $1.4 
Restructuring(6) 4.0   0.7   0.6   1.8    
Adjusted EBITDA$9.7  $21.4  $(1.9) $3.3  $1.4 
Adjusted EBITDA margin 2.6%  7.3% (1.5)%  2.9%  0.7%


KELLY SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP MEASURES
(UNAUDITED)
(In millions of dollars)
Business Unit Adjusted EBITDA (continued):        
 September Year to Date 2024
 Professional & Industrial Science, Engineering & Technology Education Outsourcing & Consulting International
Business unit profit (loss)$23.0  $67.7  $27.5  $3.5  $ 
Restructuring(6) 0.4   0.3      0.5    
Adjusted EBITDA$23.4  $68.0  $27.5  $4.0  $ 
Adjusted EBITDA margin 2.1%  6.6%  4.0%  1.1%  %
          
 September Year to Date 2023
 Professional & Industrial Science, Engineering & Technology Education Outsourcing & Consulting International
Business unit profit (loss)$7.7  $57.1  $22.2  $1.6  $0.7 
Asset impairment charge(5) 0.3   0.1      2.0    
Restructuring(6) 7.3   1.2   1.0   2.3   0.6 
Adjusted EBITDA$15.3  $58.4  $23.2  $5.9  $1.3 
Adjusted EBITDA margin 1.3%  6.5%  4.0%  1.7%  0.2%


Free Cash Flow:

 September Year to Date
  2024   2023 
Net cash from operating activities$11.9  $33.4 
Capital expenditures (9.1)  (12.4)
Free Cash Flow$2.8  $21.0 


KELLY SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP MEASURES
(UNAUDITED)

Management believes that the non-GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) information excluding the 2024 gain on the sale of our EMEA staffing operations, the 2024 gain on sale of assets, the 2024 gain on forward contract, the 2024 transaction costs, the 2024 asset impairment charge, the 2024 restructuring charges, the 2024 integration costs, the 2023 asset impairment charge, and the 2023 restructuring charges are useful to understand the Company's fiscal 2024 financial performance and increases comparability. Specifically, Management believes that removing the impact of these items allows for a meaningful comparison of current period operating performance with the operating results of prior periods. Management also believes that such measures are used by those analyzing performance of companies in the staffing industry to compare current performance to prior periods and to assess future performance.

Management uses Adjusted EBITDA (adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) and Adjusted EBITDA Margin (percent of total GAAP revenue) which Management believes is useful to compare operating performance compared to prior periods and uses it in conjunction with GAAP measures to assess performance. Our calculation of Adjusted EBITDA may not be consistent with similarly titled measures of other companies and should be used in conjunction with GAAP measurements. Management also uses year-to-date free cash flow (operating cash flows less capital expenditures) to indicate the change in cash balances arising from operating activities, net of working capital needs and expenditures on fixed assets.

These non-GAAP measures may have limitations as analytical tools because they exclude items which can have a material impact on cash flow and earnings per share. As a result, Management considers these measures, along with reported results, when it reviews and evaluates the Company's financial performance. Management believes that these measures provide greater transparency to investors and provide insight into how Management is evaluating the Company's financial performance. Non-GAAP measures should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP.

(1) Gain on sale of EMEA staffing operations represents the gain as of September year-to-date 2024 as a result of the sale in January 2024.

(2) Gain on forward contract represents the gain recognized in the first quarter of 2024 for the settlement of the foreign currency forward contract in January 2024 that was entered into in 2023 relating to the sale of the EMEA staffing operations.

(3) Gain on sale of assets represents the sale of Ayers Group in the second quarter of 2024.

(4) Transaction costs in the third quarter of 2024 includes employee termination costs and transition costs directly related to the sale of the EMEA staffing operations and the acquisition of MRP. Employee termination costs and transition costs related to the sale of the EMEA staffing operations were $1.8 million in the third quarter of 2024 and $8.9 million for September year-to-date 2024. Transaction costs related to the acquisition of MRP were $1.4 million in the third quarter of 2024 and $9.3 million for September year-to-date 2024.

(5) Asset impairment charge in the second quarter of 2024 for certain right-of-use assets related to our leased headquarters facility reflects adjustments to how we are utilizing the building as part of our ongoing transformation efforts. Asset impairment charge in the second quarter of 2023 represents the impairment of right-of-use assets related to an unoccupied existing office space lease.

(6) Restructuring charges in the first six months of 2024 represent a continuation of the comprehensive transformation initiative that started in the second quarter of 2023 that will further streamline the Company's operating model to enhance organizational efficiency and effectiveness. There was a $0.2 million adjustment to the restructuring charges in the third quarter of 2024 and the September year-to-date 2024 restructuring charges include $3.3 million of severance and $3.1 million of costs to execute the transformation. Restructuring charges in the second and third quarters of 2023 related to a comprehensive transformation initiative that included actions to further streamline the Company's operating model to enhance organizational efficiency and effectiveness. These restructuring charges included $10.4 million of severance, $4.5 million of costs to execute the transformation, and $0.5 million of lease transformation expenses in the third quarter of 2023 and $4.5 million of costs to execute the transformation and $1.1 million of severance in the second quarter of 2023. Restructuring charges in the first quarter of 2023 represent severance costs and lease and other terminations as a result of management undertaking actions to further our cost management efforts in response to the current demand levels and reflects a repositioning of our P&I staffing business to better capitalize on opportunities in local markets.

(7) Integration costs in the third quarter of 2024 reflect various initiatives aimed at both integrating the MRP acquisition and further aligning processes and technology across the Company.


FAQ

What was Kelly's (KELYA) revenue in Q3 2024?

Kelly reported Q3 2024 revenue of $1.04 billion, down 7.1% compared to Q3 2023.

How did the MRP acquisition impact Kelly's (KELYA) Q3 2024 results?

The MRP acquisition added 11.2% to Q3 year-over-year revenue growth and contributed $2.0 million in operating earnings.

What is Kelly's (KELYA) dividend payment for Q4 2024?

Kelly declared a dividend of $0.075 per share, payable on December 4, 2024, to stockholders of record as of November 20, 2024.

What was Kelly's (KELYA) adjusted earnings per share in Q3 2024?

Kelly's adjusted earnings per share were $0.21 in Q3 2024, compared to $0.50 in Q3 2023.

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