MDC Partners Inc. Reports Results For The Three And Six Months Ended June 30, 2020

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MDC Partners reported second quarter 2020 revenue of $259.7 million, down 28.3% year-over-year, and $587.4 million year-to-date, a decline of 15.0%. The company experienced a net loss of $4.1 million for the quarter compared to a profit of $0.8 million in 2019, largely due to non-cash impairment charges. Adjusted EBITDA fell 22.1% to $36.2 million while margin improved to 13.9%. Despite declines, MDC maintained a positive cash position of $23 million and reduced leverage to 4.6x. The company is not providing 2020 revenue guidance due to COVID-19 uncertainties.

Positive

• Adjusted EBITDA for H1 2020 increased by 11.5% to $75.7 million.
• Adjusted EBITDA margin improved to 12.9% for H1 2020, up from 9.8% year-over-year.
• Maintained a positive net cash position of $23 million.

Negative

• Second quarter revenue declined 28.3% year-over-year.
• Net loss for Q2 was $4.1 million, compared to a net income of $0.8 million in Q2 2019.
• Organic revenue decreased 26.4% in Q2 and 12.9% year-to-date.

Company Responds Swiftly to Pandemic Conditions, Dramatically Reduces Costs and Delivers Solid First Half Results

NEW YORK, Aug. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --

SECOND QUARTER  & YTD HIGHLIGHTS:

• Revenue of $259.7 million in the second quarter versus $362.1 million in the prior period, a decline of 28.3%; and $587.4 million YTD versus $690.9 million in the prior year period, a decline of 15.0%.
• Organic revenue declined 26.4% in the second quarter and 12.9% YTD.
• Net loss attributable to MDC Partners common shareholders was $4.1 million in the second quarter of 2020 versus $0.8 million in income a year ago, driven by non-cash impairment charges taken in the quarter.
• Net loss attributable to MDC Partners common shareholders was $6.5 million in the six months ended June 30, 2020 versus $1.4 million a year ago, driven by non-cash impairment charges taken in the period.
• Adjusted EBITDA for the three months ended June 30, 2020 was $36.2 million versus $46.4 million a year ago, a decline of 22.1%. Adjusted EBITDA Margin of 13.9%, compared to 12.8% in the prior year quarter.
• Adjusted EBITDA for the six months ended June 30, 2020 was $75.7 million versus $67.9 million a year ago, an increase of 11.5%. Adjusted EBITDA Margin of 12.9%, compared to 9.8% a year ago.
• Excluding Kingsdale and Sloane, Adjusted EBITDA decreased 20.9% in the second quarter and increased 17.2% in the first half of 2020 compared with the prior year period.
• Covenant EBITDA (LTM) of $193.3 million versus $200.7 million at March 31, 2020, a decline of 3.7%.
• Net New Business wins totaled $20.5 million in the second quarter, and $28.9 million in the six months ended June 30, 2020.

(NASDAQ: MDCA) – MDC Partners Inc. ("MDC Partners" or the "Company") today announced financial results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020.

"Coming off of pace-setting growth in the first quarter, we weathered the current effects of COVID-19 on GDP, our clients and revenue with a diligent focus on cost reductions and restructuring actions that helped preserve the underlying economics of the business. This resulted in expanded margins and positions MDC to rebound even more strongly once we return to growth," said Mark Penn, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of MDC Partners.

"The expected declines in net revenue were met with better than expected controls on costs and strong liquidity. On a half-year basis, Adjusted EBITDA excluding divestitures increased 17 percent against prior year despite the revenue decline," Mr. Penn added.

Frank Lanuto, Chief Financial Officer, added, "We continued to operate with significant financial flexibility throughout the quarter. We extended our credit facility and retired $87 million in obligations in the second quarter, including semi-annual interest on our Notes, scheduled M&A obligations and partial bond repurchase.  We maintained a positive net cash position of $23 million at quarter end and reduced our leverage from 4.9x year ago to 4.6x."

Lead Independent Director and Special Committee Chairman Irwin Simon commented, "The special committee is proceeding with its review of Stagwell's recent merger proposal, assisted by independent advisors Moelis & Company and DLA Piper.  The committee will continue to act in the best interests of the Company and our shareholders as we evaluate the previously announced transaction proposed by Stagwell as well as all alternatives available to the Company."

Second Quarter and Year-to-Date 2020 Financial Results

Revenue for the second quarter of 2020 was $259.7 million versus $362.1 million for the second quarter of 2019, a decline of 28.3%. The effect on revenue of foreign exchange due to the strong US Dollar was negative 0.8%, the impact of non-GAAP acquisitions (dispositions), net was negative 1.1%, and organic revenue decline was 26.4%, inclusive of $29.1 million or 457 basis points from lower billable costs. Organic revenue declined primarily due to reduced spending by clients in connection with COVID-19. Net New Business wins in the second quarter of 2020 totaled $20.5 million.

Net loss attributable to MDC Partners common shareholders for the second quarter of 2020 was $4.1 million versus net income of $0.8 million for the second quarter of 2019. The decline was primarily due to lower revenues, partially offset by a reduction in expenses, which included a goodwill and lease impairment charge of $18.8 million, a gain of $7.4 million in connection with the repurchase of a portion of our senior notes and a tax benefit during the second quarter as compared to the same period in the prior year. Diluted loss per share attributable to MDC Partners common shareholders for the second quarter of 2020 was $0.06 versus diluted income per share of $0.01 for the second quarter of 2019.

Adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter of 2020 was $36.2 million versus $46.4 million for the second quarter of 2019, a decline of 22.1%, primarily due to lower revenues, partially offset by a reduction of expenses. This led to a 110 basis point increase in Adjusted EBITDA margin in the second quarter of 2020 to 13.9% from 12.8% in the second quarter of 2019.

Covenant EBITDA for the last twelve months (LTM) was $193.3 million as of June 30, 2020 versus $200.7 million at March 31, 2020, a decline of 3.7%. The change was primarily driven by the decline in Adjusted EBITDA.

Revenue for the first six months of 2020 was $587.4 million versus $690.9 million for the first six months of 2019, a decline of 15.0%. The effect on revenue of foreign exchange due to the strong US Dollar was negative 0.7%, the impact of non-GAAP acquisitions (dispositions), net was negative 1.4%, and organic revenue decline was 12.9%, inclusive of $28.1 million or 239 basis points from lower billable costs. Organic revenue declined primarily due to reduced spending by clients in connection with COVID-19. Net New Business wins for the first six months of 2020 totaled $28.9 million.

Net loss attributable to MDC Partners common shareholders for the first six months of 2020 was $6.5 million versus  $1.4 million for the first six months of 2019. This change was primarily due to the decline in revenue, partially offset by a reduction in expenses. Diluted loss per share attributable to MDC Partners common shareholders for the six months of 2020 was $0.09 versus diluted loss per share of $0.02 for the first six months of 2019.

Adjusted EBITDA for the first six months of 2020 was $75.7 million versus $67.9 million for the first six months of 2019, an increase of 11.5%. The improvement was primarily due to a reduction in expenses to combat the impact of COVID-19 on the business, partially offset by lower revenues. This led to a 310 basis point improvement in Adjusted EBITDA margin in the first six months of 2020 to 12.9% from 9.8% in the first six months of 2019.

Financial Outlook

Given the uncertainties in the global business environment arising from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company is not providing a 2020 outlook for Revenue and Covenant EBITDA at this time.

Conference Call

Management will host a conference call on Thursday, August 6, 2020, at 8:30 a.m. (ET) to discuss its results.  The conference call will be accessible by dialing 1-862-298-0702 or toll free 1-888-390-3967.  An investor presentation has been posted on our website at www.mdc-partners.com and may be referred to during the conference call.

A recording of the conference call will be accessible within one business day after the conference call until 12:00 a.m. (ET), August 13, 2020, by dialing 1-754-333-7735 or toll free 1-888-539-4649 (passcode 153080), or by visiting our website at www.mdc-partners.com.

About MDC Partners Inc.

MDC Partners is one of the most influential marketing and communications networks in the world. As "The Place Where Great Talent Lives," MDC Partners is celebrated for its innovative advertising, public relations, branding, digital, social and event marketing agency partners, which are responsible for some of the most memorable and effective campaigns for the world's most respected brands. By leveraging technology, data analytics, insights and strategic consulting solutions, MDC Partners drives creative excellence, business growth and measurable return on marketing investment for over 1,700 clients worldwide. For more information about MDC Partners and its partner firms, visit our website at www.mdc-partners.com and follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/mdcpartners.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In addition to its reported results, MDC Partners has included in this earnings release certain financial results that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) defines as "non-GAAP Financial Measures."  Management believes that such non-GAAP financial measures, when read in conjunction with the Company's reported results, can provide useful supplemental information for investors analyzing period to period comparisons of the Company's results. Such non-GAAP financial measures include the following:

(1) Organic Revenue: "Organic revenue growth" and "organic revenue decline" refer to the positive or negative results, respectively, of subtracting both the foreign exchange and acquisition (disposition) components from total revenue growth. The acquisition (disposition) component is calculated by aggregating prior period revenue for any acquired businesses, less the prior period revenue of any businesses that were disposed of during the current period. The organic revenue growth (decline) component reflects the constant currency impact of (a) the change in revenue of the partner firms that the Company has held throughout each of the comparable periods presented, and (b) "non-GAAP acquisitions (dispositions), net". Non-GAAP acquisitions (dispositions), net consists of (i) for acquisitions during the current year, the revenue effect from such acquisition as if the acquisition had been owned during the equivalent period in the prior year and (ii) for acquisitions during the previous year, the revenue effect from such acquisitions as if they had been owned during that entire year (or same period as the current reportable period), taking into account their respective pre-acquisition revenues for the applicable periods, and (iii) for dispositions, the revenue effect from such disposition as if they had been disposed of during the equivalent period in the prior year.

(2) Net New Business: Estimate of annualized revenue for new wins less annualized revenue for losses incurred in the period.

(3) Adjusted EBITDA: Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure that represents Net income (loss) attributable to MDC Partners Inc. common shareholders plus or minus adjustments to operating income (loss) plus depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation, deferred acquisition consideration adjustments, distributions from non-consolidated affiliates, and other items, net which includes items such as severance expense and other restructuring expenses, including costs for leases that will either be terminated or sublet in connection with the centralization of our New York real estate portfolio.

(4) Covenant EBITDA: Covenant EBITDA is a measure that includes pro forma adjustments for acquisitions, one-time charges, permitted dispositions and other items, as defined in the Company's Credit Agreement. We believe that the presentation of Covenant EBITDA is useful to investors as it eliminates the effect of certain non-cash and other items not necessarily indicative of a company's underlying operating performance. In addition, the presentation of Covenant EBITDA provides additional information to investors about the calculation of, and compliance with, certain financial covenants in the Company's Credit Agreement.

Included in this earnings release are tables reconciling MDC Partners' reported results to arrive at certain of these non-GAAP financial measures.

This press release contains forward-looking statements. Statements in this press release that are not historical facts, including without limitation the information under the heading "Financial Outlook" and statements about the Company's beliefs and expectations, earnings (loss) guidance, recent business and economic trends, potential acquisitions, and estimates of amounts for redeemable noncontrolling interests and deferred acquisition consideration, constitute forward-looking statements. Words such as "estimates", "expects", "contemplates", "will", "anticipates", "projects", "plans", "intends", "believes", "forecasts", "may", "should", and variations of such words or similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements are based on current plans, estimates and projections, and are subject to change based on a number of factors, including those outlined in this section.  Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update publicly any of them in light of new information or future events, if any.

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 statements. Such risk factors include, but are not limited to, the following:

• risks associated with international, national and regional unfavorable economic conditions that could affect the Company or its clients, including as a result of the novel coronavirus pandemic ("COVID-19");
• the effects of the outbreak of COVID-19, including the measures to reduce its spread, and the impact on the economy and demand for our services, which may precipitate or exacerbate other risks and uncertainties;
• developments involving the proposal by Stagwell Media LP to enter into a business combination with the Company;
• the Company's ability to attract new clients and retain existing clients;
• reduction in client spending and changes in client advertising, marketing and corporate communications requirements;
• financial failure of the Company's clients;
• the Company's ability to retain and attract key employees;
• the Company's ability to achieve the full amount of its stated cost saving initiatives;
• the Company's implementation of strategic initiatives;
• the Company's ability to remain in compliance with its debt agreements and the Company's ability to finance its contingent payment obligations when due and payable, including but not limited to those relating to redeemable noncontrolling interests and deferred acquisition consideration;
• the successful completion and integration of acquisitions which complement and expand the Company's business capabilities; and
• foreign currency fluctuations.

Investors should carefully consider these risk factors, other risk factors described herein, and the additional risk factors outlined in more detail in the Company's 2019 Form 10-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on March 5, 2020 and accessible on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov, under the caption "Risk Factors," and in the Company's other SEC filings.

 

CONTACT:	Erica Bartsch
	Sloane & Company
	212-446-1875
	IR@mdc-partners.com

 

SCHEDULE 1 MDC PARTNERS INC. UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (US$ in 000s, Except per Share Amounts)
	Three Months Ended June 30,								Six Months Ended June 30,
	2020				2019				2020				2019
Revenue:
Services	$	259,678			$	362,130			$	587,420			$	690,921
Operating Expenses:
Cost of services sold	165,632				240,749				388,325				477,903
Office and general expenses	66,210				87,276				132,563				154,394
Depreciation and amortization	8,899				10,663				18,105				19,501
Impairment and other losses	18,839				—				19,000				—
	259,580				338,688				557,993				651,798
Operating income	98				23,442				29,427				39,123
Other Income (Expenses):
Interest expense and finance charges, net	(15,941)				(16,413)				(31,553)				(33,172)
Foreign exchange gain (loss)	5,342				2,932				(9,415)				8,374
Other, net	5,884				(746)				22,218				(4,128)
	(4,715)				(14,227)				(18,750)				(28,926)
Income (loss) before income taxes and equity in earnings of non-consolidated affiliates	(4,617)				9,215				10,677				10,197
Income tax expense (benefit)	(7,923)				2,088				5,577				2,837
Income before equity in earnings of non-consolidated affiliates	3,306				7,127				5,100				7,360
Equity in earnings (losses) of non-consolidated affiliates	(798)				206				(798)				289
Net income	2,508				7,333				4,302				7,649
Net income attributable to the noncontrolling interest	(3,101)				(3,043)				(3,892)				(3,472)
Net income (loss) attributable to MDC Partners Inc.	(593)				4,290				410				4,177
Accretion on and net income allocated to convertible preference shares	(3,509)				(3,515)				(6,949)				(5,625)
Net income (loss) attributable to MDC Partners Inc. common shareholders	$	(4,102)			$	775			$	(6,539)			$	(1,448)
Income (loss) Per Common Share:
Basic
Net income (loss) attributable to MDC Partners Inc. common shareholders	$	(0.06)			$	0.01			$	(0.09)			$	(0.02)
Diluted
Net income (loss) attributable to MDC Partners Inc. common shareholders	$	(0.06)			$	0.01			$	(0.09)			$	(0.02)
Weighted Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding:
Basic	72,528,455				71,915,832				72,463,058				66,118,749
Diluted	72,528,455				72,024,689				72,463,058				66,118,749

 

SCHEDULE 2 MDC PARTNERS INC. UNAUDITED REVENUE RECONCILIATION (US$ in 000s, except percentages)
	Three Months Ended							Six Months Ended
	Revenue $				% Change			Revenue $				% Change
June 30, 2019	$	362,130						$	690,921
Organic revenue (1)	(95,437)				(26.4)	%		(89,003)				(12.9)	%
Non-GAAP acquisitions (dispositions), net	(4,106)				(1.1)	%		(9,789)				(1.4)	%
Foreign exchange impact	(2,909)				(0.8)	%		(4,709)				(0.7)	%
Total change	(102,452)				(28.3)	%		(103,501)				(15.0)	%
June 30, 2020	$	259,678						$	587,420

(1)	Organic revenue refers to the positive results of subtracting both the foreign exchange and acquisition (disposition) components from total revenue growth. The acquisition (disposition) component is calculated by aggregating prior period revenue for any acquired businesses, less the prior period revenue of any businesses that were disposed of during the current period. The organic revenue component reflects the constant currency impact of (a) the change in revenue of the partner firms which the Company has held throughout each of the comparable periods presented, and (b) "non-GAAP acquisitions (dispositions), net". Non-GAAP acquisitions (dispositions), net consists of (i) for acquisitions during the current year, the revenue effect from such acquisition as if the acquisition had been owned during the equivalent period in the prior year and (ii) for acquisitions during the previous year, the revenue effect from such acquisitions as if they had been owned during that entire year (or same period as the current reportable period), taking into account their respective pre-acquisition revenues for the applicable periods, and (iii) for dispositions, the revenue effect from such disposition as if they had been disposed of during the equivalent period in the prior year. See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" herein.
Note:	Actuals may not foot due to rounding

 

SCHEDULE 3 MDC PARTNERS INC. UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME (LOSS) TO ADJUSTED EBITDA (US$ in 000s, except percentages)
For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2020
	Integrated Networks - Group A				Integrated Networks - Group B				Media & Data Network				All Other				Corporate				Total
Revenue	$	82,735			$	93,398			$	28,551			$	54,994			$	—			$	259,678
Net loss attributable to MDC Partners Inc. common shareholders																					$	(4,102)
Adjustments to reconcile to operating income (loss):
Accretion on convertible preference shares																					3,509
Net income attributable to the noncontrolling interests																					3,101
Equity in losses of non-consolidated affiliates																					798
Income tax benefit																					(7,923)
Interest expense and finance charges, net																					15,941
Foreign exchange gain																					(5,342)
Other, net																					(5,884)
Operating income (loss)	$	14,605			$	(7,717)			$	46			$	4,987			$	(11,823)			$	98
margin	17.7		%		(8.3)		%		0.2		%		9.1		%						—		%
Adjustments:
Depreciation and amortization	$	1,566			$	4,387			$	807			$	1,903			$	236			$	8,899
Impairment and other losses	—				17,468				35				207				1,129				18,839
Stock-based compensation	(105)				746				4				118				276				1,039
Deferred acquisition consideration adjustments	1,139				1,503				—				(330)				—				2,312
Distributions from non-consolidated affiliates (2)	—				—				—				—				1,079				1,079
Other items, net (3)	—				—				—				—				3,895				3,895
Adjusted EBITDA (1)	$	17,205			$	16,387			$	892			$	6,885			$	(5,208)			$	36,161
Adjusted EBITDA margin	20.8		%		17.5		%		3.1		%		12.5		%						13.9		%

(1)	Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure, and as shown above it represents operating income (loss) plus depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation, deferred acquisition consideration adjustments, distributions from non-consolidated affiliates, impairment and other items. See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" herein.
(2)	Distributions from non-consolidated affiliates includes (i) cash received for profit distributions from non-consolidated affiliates, and (ii) consideration from the sale of ownership interests in non-consolidated affiliates less contributions to date plus undistributed earnings (losses).
(3)	Other items, net includes items such as severance expense and other restructuring expenses. See Schedule 10 for a reconciliation of amounts.
Note:	Effective in the first quarter of 2020, the Company reorganized its management structure resulting in the aggregation of certain Partner Firms into integrated groups ("Networks"). In connection with the reorganization, we reassessed our reportable segments to align our external reporting with how we operate the Networks under our new organizational structure. Prior periods presented have been recast to reflect the change in reportable segments.
Note:	Actuals may not foot due to rounding.

 

SCHEDULE 4 MDC PARTNERS INC. UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME (LOSS) TO ADJUSTED EBITDA (US$ in 000s, except percentages)
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2020
	Integrated Networks - Group A				Integrated Networks - Group B				Media & Data Network				All Other				Corporate				Total
Revenue	$	173,356			$	211,105			$	69,609			$	133,350			$	—			$	587,420
Net loss attributable to MDC Partners Inc. common shareholders																					$	(6,539)
Adjustments to reconcile to operating income (loss):
Accretion on convertible preference shares																					6,949
Net income attributable to the noncontrolling interests																					3,892
Equity in losses of non-consolidated affiliates																					798
Income tax expense																					5,577
Interest expense and finance charges, net																					31,553
Foreign exchange loss																					9,415
Other, net																					(22,218)
Operating income (loss)	$	26,637			$	9,444			$	663			$	12,844			$	(20,161)			$	29,427
margin	15.4		%		4.5		%		1.0		%		9.6		%						5.0		%
Adjustments:
Depreciation and amortization	$	3,307			$	8,913			$	1,615			$	3,802			$	468			$	18,105
Impairment and other losses	—				17,629				35				207				1,129				19,000
Stock-based compensation	1,856				1,646				(9)				198				418				4,109
Deferred acquisition consideration adjustments	1,707				(4,109)				375				(261)				—				(2,288)
Distributions from non-consolidated affiliates (2)	—				—				—				—				1,065				1,065
Other items, net (3)	—				—				—				—				6,311				6,311
Adjusted EBITDA (1)	$	33,507			$	33,523			$	2,679			$	16,790			$	(10,770)			$	75,729
Adjusted EBITDA margin	19.3		%		15.9		%		3.8		%		12.6		%						12.9		%

(1)	Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure, and as shown above it represents operating income (loss) plus depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation, deferred acquisition consideration adjustments, distributions from non-consolidated affiliates, impairment and other items. See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" herein.
(2)	Distributions from non-consolidated affiliates includes (i) cash received for profit distributions from non-consolidated affiliates, and (ii) consideration from the sale of ownership interests in non-consolidated affiliates less contributions to date plus undistributed earnings (losses).
(3)	Other items, net includes items such as severance expense and other restructuring expenses. See Schedule 10 for a reconciliation of amounts.
Note:	Effective in the first quarter of 2020, the Company reorganized its management structure resulting in the aggregation of certain Partner Firms into integrated groups ("Networks"). In connection with the reorganization, we reassessed our reportable segments to align our external reporting with how we operate the Networks under our new organizational structure. Prior periods presented have been recast to reflect the change in reportable segments.
Note:	Actuals may not foot due to rounding.

 

SCHEDULE 5 MDC PARTNERS INC. UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME (LOSS) TO ADJUSTED EBITDA (US$ in 000s, except percentages)
For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2019
	Integrated Networks - Group A				Integrated Networks - Group B					Media & Data Network					All Other				Corporate				Total
Revenue	$	103,248			$	133,394				$	39,456				$	86,032			$	—			$	362,130
Net income attributable to MDC Partners Inc. common shareholders																							$	775
Adjustments to reconcile to operating income (loss):
Accretion on convertible preference shares																							3,515
Net income attributable to the noncontrolling interests																							3,043
Equity in earnings of non-consolidated affiliates																							(206)
Income tax expense																							2,088
Interest expense and finance charges, net																							16,413
Foreign exchange gain																							(2,932)
Other, net																							746
Operating income (loss)	$	14,963			$	17,338				$	278				$	7,494			$	(16,631)			$	23,442
margin	14.5		%		13.0		%			0.7		%			8.7		%						6.5		%
Adjustments:
Depreciation and amortization	$	2,348			$	4,318				$	1,335				$	2,441			$	221			$	10,663
Stock-based compensation	639				1,627					6					170				1,192				3,634
Deferred acquisition consideration adjustments	291				1,565					(615)					832				—				2,073
Distributions from non-consolidated affiliates (2)	—				—			—		—			—		—				31				31
Other items, net (3)	—				—			—		—			—		—				6,594				6,594
Adjusted EBITDA (1)	$	18,241			$	24,848				$	1,004				$	10,937			$	(8,593)			$	46,437
Adjusted EBITDA margin	17.7		%		18.6		%			2.5		%			12.7		%						12.8		%

(1)	Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure, and as shown above it represents operating income (loss) plus depreciation and amortization, stock-based compensation, deferred acquisition consideration adjustments, distributions from non-consolidated affiliates, impairment and other items. See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" herein.
(2)	Distributions from non-consolidated affiliates includes (i) cash received for profit distributions from non-consolidated affiliates, and (ii) consideration from the sale of ownership interests in non-consolidated affiliates less contributions to date plus undistributed earnings (losses).
(3)	Other items, net includes items such as severance expense and other restructuring expenses. See Schedule 10 for a reconciliation of amounts.
Note:	Effective in the first quarter of 2020, the Company reorganized its management structure resulting in the aggregation of certain Partner Firms into integrated groups ("Networks"). In connection with the reorganization, we reassessed our reportable segments to align our external reporting with how we operate the Networks under our new organizational structure. Prior periods presented have been recast to reflect the change in reportable segments.
Note:	Actuals may not foot due to rounding.

 

SCHEDULE 6 MDC PARTNERS INC. UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME (LOSS) TO ADJUSTED EBITDA (US$ in 000s, except percentages)
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2019
	Integrated Networks - Group A				Integrated Networks - Group B				Media & Data Network				All Other				Corporate				Total
Revenue	$	176,987			$	266,564			$	82,688			$	164,682			$	—			$	690,921
Net loss attributable to MDC Partners Inc. common shareholders																					$	(1,448)
Adjustments to reconcile to operating income (loss):
Accretion on convertible preference shares																					5,625
Net income attributable to the noncontrolling interests																					3,472
Equity in earning of non-consolidated affiliates																					(289)
Income tax expense																					2,837
Interest expense and finance charges, net																					33,172
Foreign exchange gain																					(8,374)
Other, net																					4,128
Operating income (loss)	$	11,112			$	36,700			$	(1,371)			$	14,135			$	(21,453)			$	39,123
margin	6.3		%		13.8		%		(1.7)		%		8.6		%						5.7		%
Adjustments:
Depreciation and amortization	$	4,289			$	8,092			$	2,328			$	4,354			$	438			$	19,501
Stock-based compensation	4,234				2,491				6				256				(381)				6,606
Deferred acquisition consideration adjustments	(478)				(4,156)				73				(1,009)				—				(5,570)
Distributions from non-consolidated affiliates (2)	—				—				—				—				31				31
Other items, net (3)	—				—				—				—				8,220				8,220
Adjusted EBITDA (1)	$	19,157			$	43,127			$	1,036			$	17,737			$	(13,145)			$	67,911
Adjusted EBITDA margin	10.8		%		16.2		%		1.3		%		10.8		%						9.8		%

(1)	Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP financial measure, and as shown above it represents operating income (loss) plus depreciation and amortization, other asset impairment, stock-based compensation, deferred acquisition consideration adjustments, distributions from non-consolidated affiliates, impairment and other items. See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" herein.
(2)	Distributions from non-consolidated affiliates includes (i) cash received for profit distributions from non-consolidated affiliates, and (ii) consideration from the sale of ownership interests in non-consolidated affiliates less contributions to date plus undistributed earnings (losses).
(3)	Other items, net includes items such as severance expense and other restructuring expenses. See Schedule 10 for a reconciliation of amounts.
Note:	Effective in the first quarter of 2020, the Company reorganized its management structure resulting in the aggregation of certain Partner Firms into integrated groups ("Networks"). In connection with the reorganization, we reassessed our reportable segments to align our external reporting with how we operate the Networks under our new organizational structure. Prior periods presented have been recast to reflect the change in reportable segments.
Note:	Actuals may not foot due to rounding.

 

SCHEDULE 7 MDC PARTNERS INC. UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME (LOSS) TO COVENANT EBITDA (US$ in 000s)
	2019												2020								Covenant EBITDA (LTM) (1)
	Q2				Q3				Q4				Q1				Q2				Q1-2020- LTM				Q2-2020 - LTM
Net income (loss) attributable to MDC Partners Inc. common shareholders	$	776			$	(5,058)			$	(10,488)			$	(2,437)			$	(4,102)			$	(17,207)			$	(22,085)
Adjustments to reconcile to operating income:
Accretion on and net income allocated to convertible preference shares	3,515				3,306				3,373				3,440				3,509				13,634				13,628
Net income attributable to the noncontrolling interests	3,043				7,265				5,419				791				3,101				16,518				16,576
Equity in losses (earnings) of non-consolidated affiliates	(206)				(63)				—				—				798				(269)				735
Income tax expense (benefit)	2,088				3,457				4,241				13,500				(7,923)				23,286				13,275
Interest expense and finance charges, net	16,413				16,110				15,658				15,612				15,941				63,793				63,321
Foreign exchange loss (gain)	(2,932)				3,973				(4,349)				14,757				(5,342)				11,449				9,039
Other, net	745				431				(2,158)				(16,334)				(5,884)				(17,316)				(23,945)
Operating income	$	23,442			$	29,421			$	11,696			$	29,329			$	98			$	93,888			$	70,544
Adjustments to reconcile to Adjusted EBITDA:
Depreciation and amortization	$	10,663			$	9,368			$	9,460			$	9,206			$	8,899			$	38,697			$	36,933
Impairment and other losses	—				1,944				5,875				161				18,839				7,980				26,819
Stock-based compensation	3,634				6,026				18,408				3,070				1,039				31,138				28,543
Deferred acquisition consideration adjustments	2,073				1,943				9,030				(4,600)				2,312				8,446				8,685
Distributions from non-consolidated affiliates	31				(202)				2,219				(14)				1,079				2,034				3,082
Other items, net (2)	6,594				705				349				2,416				3,895				10,064				7,365
Adjusted EBITDA	$	46,437			$	49,205			$	57,037			$	39,568			$	36,161			$	192,247			$	181,971
Adjustments to reconcile to Covenant EBITDA:
Proforma dispositions (3)	$	(729)			$	(996)			$	(1,294)			$	(124)			$	—			$	(3,143)			$	(2,414)
Severance due to eliminated positions	2,346				1,956				3,221				2,133				5,233				9,656				12,543
Other adjustments, net (4)	989				228				368				357				207				1,942				1,160
Covenant adjusted EBITDA	$	49,043			$	50,393			$	59,332			$	41,934			$	41,601			$	200,702			$	193,260

(1)	Covenant EBITDA is a measure that includes pro forma adjustments for acquisitions, one-time charges, permitted dispositions and other adjustments, as defined in the Company's Credit Agreement. Covenant EBITDA is calculated as the aggregate of operating results for the rolling last twelve months (LTM). Each quarter is presented to provide the information utilized to calculate Covenant EBITDA. Historical Covenant EBITDA may be re-casted in the current period for any proforma adjustments related to acquisitions and/or dispositions in the current period. See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" herein.
(2)	Other items, net includes items such as severance expense and other restructuring expenses. See Schedule 10 for a reconciliation of amounts.
(3)	Represents Kingsdale and Sloane EBITDA for the respective period.
(4)	Other adjustments, net primarily includes one-time professional fees and costs associated with real estate consolidation.
Note:	Actuals may not foot due to rounding.

 

SCHEDULE 8 MDC PARTNERS INC. UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (US$ in 000s)
	June 30,  2020				December 31,  2019
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	85,483			$	106,933
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $1,875 and $3,304	359,306				449,288
Expenditures billable to clients	19,426				30,133
Other current assets	66,318				35,613
Total Current Assets	530,533				621,967
Fixed assets, at cost, less accumulated depreciation of $134,529 and $129,579	70,787				81,054
Right of use assets - operating leases	238,230				223,622
Goodwill	706,946				731,691
Other intangible assets, net	48,904				54,893
Deferred tax assets	82,695				88,486
Other assets	27,356				30,179
Total Assets	$	1,705,451			$	1,831,892
LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS, AND SHAREHOLDERS' DEFICIT
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable	$	148,349			$	200,148
Accruals and other liabilities	264,572				357,162
Advance billings	136,196				171,742
Current portion of lease liabilities - operating leases	38,377				48,659
Current portion of deferred acquisition consideration	36,655				45,521
Total Current Liabilities	624,149				823,232
Long-term debt	922,537				887,630
Long-term portion of deferred acquisition consideration	2,597				29,699
Long-term lease liabilities - operating leases	267,559				219,163
Other liabilities	36,503				25,771
Total Liabilities	1,853,345				1,985,495
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests	36,710				36,973
Commitments, Contingencies, and Guarantees
Shareholders' Deficit:
Convertible preference shares, 145,000 authorized, issued and outstanding at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019	152,746				152,746
Common stock and other paid-in capital	98,234				101,469
Accumulated deficit	(480,369)				(480,780)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (income)	4,627				(4,269)
MDC Partners Inc. Shareholders' Deficit	(224,762)				(230,834)
Noncontrolling interests	40,158				40,258
Total Shareholders' Deficit	(184,604)				(190,576)
Total Liabilities, Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests and Shareholders' Deficit	$	1,705,451			$	1,831,892

 

SCHEDULE 9 MDC PARTNERS INC. UNAUDITED SUMMARY CASH FLOW DATA (US$ in 000s)
	Six Months Ended June 30,
	2020					2019
Net cash used in operating activities	$	(33,678)				$	(40,237)
Net cash provided by investing activities	14,643					9,818
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(1,434)					25,712
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents, and cash held in trusts	(981)					4
Net decrease in cash, cash equivalents, and cash held in trusts including cash classified within assets held for sale	$	(21,450)				$	(4,703)
Change in cash and cash equivalents held in trusts classified within held for sale	—					(3,307)
Change in cash and cash equivalents classified within assets held for sale	—					4,441
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(21,450)					(3,569)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	106,933					30,873
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	85,483				$	27,304
Supplemental disclosures:
Cash income taxes paid	$	2,566				$	3,494
Cash interest paid	$	28,736				$	31,643

Note:	Actuals may not foot due to rounding.

 

SCHEDULE 10 MDC PARTNERS INC. UNAUDITED RECONCILIATION OF COMPONENTS OF NON-GAAP MEASURES (US$ in 000s)
	2019																2020
	Q1			Q2			Q3			Q4			YTD				Q1			Q2			YTD
NON-GAAP ACQUISITIONS (DISPOSITIONS), NET
GAAP revenue from current year acquisitions	$	—		$	698		$	1,347		$	1,396		$	3,441			$	—		$	—		$	—
GAAP revenue from prior year acquisitions (1)	15,685			1,519			1,109			291			18,604				—			—			—
Foreign exchange impact	—			—			470			(246)			224				(248)			—			(248)
Contribution to organic revenue (growth) decline (2)	(4,008)			(440)			(2,185)			(1,694)			(8,327)				(411)			—			(411)
Prior year revenue from dispositions (3)	(1,825)			(5,995)			(3,178)			(4,505)			(15,503)				(5,024)			(4,106)			(9,130)
Non-GAAP acquisitions (dispositions), net	$	9,852		$	(4,218)		$	(2,437)		$	(4,758)		$	(1,561)			$	(5,683)		$	(4,106)		$	(9,789)
	2019																2020
	Q1			Q2			Q3			Q4			YTD				Q1			Q2			YTD
OTHER ITEMS, NET
Severance and other restructuring expenses	$	—		$	6,703		$	705		$	—		$	7,408			$	1,334		$	2,969		$	4,303
Strategic review process costs	1,626			(109)			—			349			1,866				1,082			926			2,008
Total other items, net	$	1,626		$	6,594		$	705		$	349		$	9,274			$	2,416		$	3,895		$	6,311
	2019																2020
	Q1			Q2			Q3			Q4			YTD				Q1			Q2			YTD
CASH INTEREST, NET & OTHER
Cash interest paid	$	(1,629)		$	(30,014)		$	(882)		$	(29,698)		$	(62,223)			$	(145)		$	(28,591)		$	(28,736)
Bond interest accrual adjustment	(14,625)			14,625			(14,625)			14,625			—				(14,625)			13,894			(731)
Adjusted cash interest paid	(16,254)			(15,389)			(15,507)			(15,073)			(62,223)				(14,770)			(14,697)			(29,467)
Interest income	149			138			165			162			614				114			190			304
Total cash interest, net & other	$	(16,105)		$	(15,251)		$	(15,342)		$	(14,911)		$	(61,609)			$	(14,656)		$	(14,507)		$	(29,163)
	2019																2020
	Q1			Q2			Q3			Q4			YTD				Q1			Q2			YTD
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES, NET
Capital expenditures	$	(3,606)		$	(4,317)		$	(5,863)		$	(4,810)		$	(18,596)			$	(1,546)		$	(2,144)		$	(3,690)
	2019																2020
	Q1			Q2			Q3			Q4			YTD				Q1			Q2			YTD
MISCELLANEOUS OTHER DISCLOSURES
Net income attributable to the noncontrolling interests	$	429		$	3,043		$	7,265		$	5,419		$	16,156			$	791		$	3,101		$	3,892
Cash taxes	$	1,677		$	1,817		$	137		$	(1,335)		$	2,296			$	849		$	1,717		$	2,566

(1)	GAAP revenue from prior year acquisitions for 2020 and 2019 relates to acquisitions which occurred in 2019 and 2018, respectively.
(2)	Contribution to organic revenue represents the change in revenue, measured on a constant currency basis, relative to the comparable pre-acquisition period for acquired businesses that are included in the Company's organic revenue growth (decline) calculation.
(3)	Prior year revenue from dispositions reflects the incremental impact on revenue for the comparable period after the Company's disposition of such disposed business, plus revenue from each business disposed of by the Company in the previous year through the twelve month anniversary of the disposition.
Note:	Actuals may not foot due to rounding.

 

 

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FAQ

What were MDC Partners' second quarter 2020 revenue figures?

MDC Partners reported second quarter 2020 revenue of $259.7 million, a decline of 28.3% compared to the previous year.

How did MDC Partners' net loss compare in the second quarter of 2020?

The company reported a net loss of $4.1 million for the second quarter of 2020, compared to a net income of $0.8 million in Q2 2019.

What was the Adjusted EBITDA for MDC Partners in the first half of 2020?

Adjusted EBITDA for the first half of 2020 was $75.7 million, an increase of 11.5% from the prior year.

What challenges did MDC Partners face in 2020 due to COVID-19?

MDC Partners faced revenue declines due to reduced client spending linked to the COVID-19 pandemic, impacting organic revenue.

Is MDC Partners providing a 2020 revenue outlook?

No, MDC Partners is not providing a 2020 outlook for revenue or Covenant EBITDA due to uncertainties related to the COVID-19 pandemic.