Form 8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 


FORM 8-K

 


CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of

The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): July 31, 2007

 


HEIDRICK & STRUGGLES INTERNATIONAL, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 


 

Delaware   0-25837   36-2681268

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

  (Commission File Number)  

(IRS Employer

Identification No.)

 

233 South Wacker Drive, Suite 4200, Chicago, IL   60606-6303
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (312) 496-1200

N/A

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

 


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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Conditions

On July 31, 2007, Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. issued a news release reporting its 2007 second quarter financial results. A copy of the news release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(c) Exhibits.

 

Exhibit
Number
 

Description

99.1   Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. Press Release Dated July 31, 2007


SIGNATURES

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

 

    HEIDRICK & STRUGGLES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
   

(Registrant)

Date: July 31, 2007     By:  

/s/ K. Steven Blake

    Name:   K. Steven Blake
    Title:   Executive Vice President, General Counsel & Secretary
Press Release

Exhibit 99.1

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News

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Heidrick & Struggles Reports Second Quarter 2007 Financial Results

Net revenue of $160.1 million, up 33.2 percent year-over-year

Operating income of $19.5 million, up 25.7 percent; Operating margin of 12.2 percent

Company reverses valuation allowance relating to foreign tax credits resulting in tax benefit

Company increases 2007 Net Revenue Guidance

CHICAGO (July 31, 2007) — Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. (NASDAQ: HSII), the world’s premier executive search and leadership consulting firm, today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2007.

Consolidated net revenue of $160.1 million increased 33.2 percent from $120.2 million in the 2006 second quarter. The positive impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates, primarily related to European revenue, represented approximately four percentage points of the growth. Net revenue grew 29.5 percent in the Americas, 29.7 percent in Europe (approximately 21 percent on a constant currency basis), and 67.2 percent in the Asia Pacific region (approximately 62 percent on a constant currency basis).

The number of confirmed executive searches increased 18.1 percent from the 2006 second quarter. The number of consultants on June 30, 2007, was 398, compared to 335 as of June 30, 2006. Productivity, as measured by annualized revenue per executive search consultant, increased to $1.5 million from $1.4 million in the 2006 second quarter. The average fee per executive search was $111,000.

Chief Executive Officer, Kevin Kelly, said, “I am extremely pleased to report that the second quarter of 2007 represented our sixth quarter of sequential net revenue growth. We also achieved record productivity levels and a record operating margin in Europe of 14.1 percent. The investments we made in 2006, including strategic hires, the acquisition of Highland Partners, and a realignment of our industry and functional teams, are returning demonstrable value to the company, to our clients, and to shareholders.”

 

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Consolidated salaries and employee benefits expense was $110.7 million, an increase of 36.6 percent from $81.0 million in the comparable quarter of 2006. As a percentage of net revenue, salaries and employee benefits were 69.2 percent for the quarter, compared to 67.4 percent in the year-ago period. The increase in expense primarily reflects costs associated with increasing consultant headcount by approximately 19 percent since June 30, 2006, and higher bonus accruals associated with higher levels of net revenue. The increase also reflects $4.2 million of additional stock based, non-cash compensation expense including a charge of approximately $1.2 million associated with the accelerated vesting of outstanding equity awards for Thomas J. Friel, who retired as chairman in May 2007 after 28 years with the company, as well as amortization expense related to restricted stock units granted during the year to retain the company’s largest producers and align them with shareholders, as well as to retain former Highland Partners consultants.

Consolidated general and administrative expenses were $29.9 million, up 28.3 percent from $23.3 million reported in the comparable prior year period. As a percentage of net revenue, consolidated general and administrative expenses were 18.7 percent, compared to 19.4 percent in the 2006 second quarter, reflecting leverage of the company’s fixed costs inherent at higher revenue levels and cost containment initiatives, offset by expenses associated with the company’s worldwide consultants’ meeting in June, and higher professional services fees.

Operating income was $19.5 million, up 25.7 percent over 2006 second quarter operating income of $15.5 million. The operating margin (measured as a percentage of net revenue) was 12.2 percent, compared to 12.9 percent in the 2006 second quarter. The operating margin was negatively impacted by higher bonus accruals associated with higher net revenue levels, expenses associated with the worldwide consultants’ meeting in June, higher professional services fees, the non-cash charge associated with the accelerated vesting of outstanding equity awards for Mr. Friel, and amortization expense related to restricted stock units granted during the year.

 

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Net income increased to $21.0 million and diluted earnings per share were $1.11, reflecting an effective tax rate in the quarter of 2.3 percent, after discrete items. These results are compared to 2006 second quarter net income of $10.4 million and diluted earnings per share of $0.55, reflecting a 36.0 percent effective tax rate, after discrete items. The lower tax rate in the 2007 second quarter is a result of the company’s release of a valuation allowance related to its foreign tax credits. Following significant improvements in the financial performance of its foreign branches, particularly the UK branch, the company released a valuation allowance and received the benefit of foreign tax credits. These actions resulted in a net tax benefit in the quarter of $8.5 million. Excluding this $8.5 million tax benefit, the second quarter 2007 effective tax rate would have been 41.6 percent, which would have resulted in net income of $12.6 million and diluted earnings per share of $0.66.

Net cash provided by operating activities was $30.0 million, compared to $30.3 million in the second quarter of 2006. Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments at June 30, 2007, were $180.0 million, compared to $159.8 million at June 30, 2006.

During the second quarter, the company repurchased 257,000 shares of its common stock at an average price of $48.45 per share for a total of $12.5 million. As of June 30, 2007, $12.7 million remains available under the current $50 million stock repurchase program authorized by the company’s Board of Directors in May 2006, and $50 million remains available under a new stock repurchase program authorized in May 2007.

Regional Review for the 2007 Second Quarter

The Americas reported net revenue of $88.2 million, an increase of 29.5 percent over the second quarter of 2006 and an increase of 5.8 percent sequentially. The Health Care, Professional Services and Consumer industry groups realized the largest year-over-year net revenue growth in the quarter, but every practice contributed to net revenue growth. Operating income of $19.4 million was up 20.8 percent year-over-year, and the operating margin was 22.0 percent compared to 23.6 percent in the 2006 second quarter. The operating margin decreased partly as a function of higher bonus accruals associated with higher levels of net revenue, as well as higher amortization expense related to restricted stock units granted to retain the company’s largest producers and align them with shareholders. Consultant headcount in the Americas was 212 at June 30, 2007, an increase of 35 compared to June 30, 2006.

 

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In Europe, net revenue of $52.5 million increased 29.7 percent year-over-year and increased 23.3 percent sequentially. Year-over-year revenue growth was driven by strong performance in the Industrial, Financial Services, and Professional Services industry groups, and double-digit revenue growth from almost every country in the region. On a constant currency basis, year-over-year net revenue growth in Europe was approximately 21 percent. Operating income increased 87.7 percent year-over-year to $7.4 million, and the operating margin improved to 14.1 percent, compared to 9.7 percent in the 2006 second quarter. The London office was the strongest contributor to results in this region. Consultant headcount in Europe was 131 at June 30, 2007, an increase of 14 compared to June 30, 2006.

Asia Pacific achieved record net revenue of $19.4 million, an increase of 67.2 percent year-over-year, and an increase of 12.8 percent sequentially. Business was strong across the region with significant revenue contribution from the Financial Services, Consumer and Industrial industry groups. On a constant currency basis, year-over-year net revenue growth in Asia Pacific was approximately 62 percent. Operating income of $5.2 million was up 78.5 percent year-over-year, while the operating margin of 26.8 percent increased from 25.1 percent in the 2006 second quarter. Consultant headcount in Asia Pacific was 55 at June 30, 2007, an increase of 14 compared to June 30, 2006.

Six Month Results

For the six months ended June 30, 2007, net revenue was $303.2 million, a 36.8 percent increase from $221.7 million in the first six months of 2006. The number of confirmed executive searches for the first six months of 2007 increased 25.1 percent from the comparable period of 2006. Operating income in the first six months of 2007 was $35.8 million, representing an operating margin of 11.8 percent, compared to operating income in the first six months of 2006 of $24.0 million and an operating margin of 10.8 percent. Net income for the first six months of 2007 was $31.1 million, and diluted earnings per share were $1.64, reflecting an effective tax rate of 22.0 percent which includes a net tax benefit in the quarter of $8.5 million related to a valuation allowance reversal and the benefit of foreign tax credits. For the same period of 2006, net income was $16.3 million and diluted earnings per share were $0.85, reflecting an effective tax rate of 39.2 percent.

 

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For the six months ended June 30, 2007 compared to the six months ended June 30, 2006, net revenue in the Americas increased 38.5 percent, and operating income increased 39.6 percent. The operating margin improved to 21.0 percent from 20.9 percent. In Europe, net revenue increased 25.3 percent and operating income increased 65.4 percent. The operating margin improved to 11.8 percent from 8.9 percent. In Asia Pacific, revenue increased 67.0 percent, and operating income increased 75.1 percent. The operating margin improved to 26.2 percent from 25.0 percent.

2007 Annual Outlook Updated

“For the first six months of 2007, every region achieved strong revenue growth and increased profitability,” Kelly said. “In the second half of 2007, we will continue our focus on new confirmations and quality search execution for clients, while pursuing productivity improvements and increasing profitability. The worldwide consultants’ meeting was an outstanding platform to further our ability to function as a single global firm and allowed us to share innovative ideas for how to capitalize on our existing assets. Demand for our services remains strong and we are excited about the prospects for improving our leadership position around the world through organic growth, strategic alliances, new consultant hires to enhance specific practice or geographic areas, and acquisitions.”

Based on the first six months results, the company is increasing its guidance for 2007 full year net revenue of between $580 and $595 million, up from our previous guidance of $560 million to $580 million initially provided in March 2007. This updated guidance represents growth in net revenue over 2006 levels of approximately 21 percent to 24 percent and reflects the company’s goal to accelerate revenue growth compared to recent years. The company continues to target a 2007 full-year operating margin of approximately 13 percent.

Following the non-cash tax benefit in the 2007 second quarter related to the reversal of valuation allowance against foreign tax credits, net income and earnings per share are expected to reflect a full-year effective tax rate of between 35 percent and 42 percent. This guidance also reflects the company’s tax planning strategy and current expectation to incorporate its UK branch in the

 

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2007 fourth quarter. Quarterly and full-year tax rate estimates can be significantly impacted by country-level results and can vary significantly by reporting period, as well as by discrete items that require immediate recognition in a particular quarter.

Quarterly Conference Call

Executives of Heidrick & Struggles will host a conference call to review its 2007 second quarter results today, July 31, at 9:00 am (CDT). Participants may access the company’s call and supporting slides through the internet at www.heidrick.com. For those unable to participate on the live call, a webcast and copy of the slides will be archived at www.heidrick.com and available for up to 30 days following the investor call.

About Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc.

Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. is the world’s premier provider of senior-level executive search and leadership consulting services, including talent management, board building, executive on-boarding and M&A effectiveness. For more than 50 years, we have focused on quality service and built strong leadership teams through our relationships with clients and individuals worldwide. Today, Heidrick & Struggles leadership experts operate from principal business centers in North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia Pacific. For more information about Heidrick & Struggles, please visit www.heidrick.com.

Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections about the industry in which we operate and management’s beliefs and assumptions. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” “projects,” “forecasts,” and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain known and unknown risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed, forecasted or implied in the forward-looking statements. Factors that may affect the outcome of the forward-looking statements include, among other things: our ability to attract and retain qualified executive search consultants; the condition of the economies in the United States, Europe, or elsewhere; social or political instability in markets where we operate; the impact of foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations; price competition; the ability to forecast, on a quarterly basis, variable compensation accruals that ultimately are determined based on the achievement of annual results; delays or difficulties in integrating the Highland Partners search operations; an inability to achieve the planned cost savings from our cost-reduction initiatives; an inability to sublease or assign unused office space; our ability to realize our tax loss carryforwards; the timing of any deferred tax asset valuation allowance reversals; the mix of profit and loss by country; an impairment of our goodwill and other intangible assets; and delays in the development and/or implementation of new technology and systems. Our reports filed with the

 

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U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission also include information on factors that may affect the outcome of forward-looking statements. We undertake no obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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Contacts

Investors & Analysts:

Julie Creed, VP, Investor Relations: +1 312 496 1774 or jcreed@heidrick.com

Media:

Eric Sodorff, Director, Corporate Communications: +1 312 496 1613 or esodorff@heidrick.com

Joe Poulos, Edelman: +1 312 240 2719 or Joe.Poulos@edelman.com

 

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Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(In thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

 

    

Three Months Ended

June 30,

       
     2007     2006     $ Change     % Change  

Revenue:

        

Revenue before reimbursements (net revenue)

   $ 160,053     $ 120,173     $ 39,880     33.2 %

Reimbursements

     7,308       5,765       1,543     26.8 %
                          

Total revenue

     167,361       125,938       41,423     32.9 %

Operating expenses:

        

Salaries and employee benefits

     110,686       81,010       29,676     36.6 %

General and administrative expenses

     29,855       23,266       6,589     28.3 %

Reimbursed expenses

     7,308       5,765       1,543     26.8 %

Restructuring charges

     —         379       (379 )  
                          

Total operating expenses

     147,849       110,420       37,429     33.9 %
                          

Operating income

     19,512       15,518       3,994     25.7 %

Non-operating income (expense):

        

Interest income

     1,627       1,467      

Interest expense

     (8 )     (8 )    

Net realized and unrealized losses on equity and warrant portfolio

     (64 )     (81 )    

Other, net

     448       (674 )    
                    

Net non-operating income

     2,003       704      

Income before income taxes

     21,515       16,222      

Provision for income taxes

     496       5,832      
                    

Net income

   $ 21,019     $ 10,390      
                    

Basic earnings per common share

   $ 1.17     $ 0.58      

Basic weighted average common shares outstanding

     18,034       18,069      

Diluted earnings per common share

   $ 1.11     $ 0.55      

Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding

     18,981       18,962      

Salaries and employee benefits as a percentage of net revenue

     69.2 %     67.4 %    

General and administrative expense as a percentage of net revenue

     18.7 %     19.4 %    

Operating income as a percentage of net revenue

     12.2 %     12.9 %    

Operating income as a percentage of net revenue (excluding restructuring)

     12.2 %     13.2 %    

Effective tax rate

     2.3 %     36.0 %    


Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc.

Segment Information

(In thousands)

 

     Three Months Ended June 30,  
     2007     2006     $ Change     % Change    

2007

Margin *

   

2006

Margin *

 

Revenue:

            

Americas

   $ 88,204     $ 68,115     $ 20,089     29.5 %    

Europe

     52,475       40,468       12,007     29.7 %    

Asia Pacific

     19,374       11,590       7,784     67.2 %    
                              

Revenue before reimbursements (net revenue)

     160,053       120,173       39,880     33.2 %    

Reimbursements

     7,308       5,765       1,543     26.8 %    
                              

Total revenue

   $ 167,361     $ 125,938     $ 41,423     32.9 %    
                              

Operating Income:

            

Americas

   $ 19,421     $ 16,082     $ 3,339     20.8 %   22.0 %   23.6 %

Europe

     7,385       3,934       3,451     87.7 %   14.1 %   9.7 %

Asia Pacific

     5,199       2,913       2,286     78.5 %   26.8 %   25.1 %
                              

Total regions

     32,005       22,929       9,076     39.6 %   20.0 %   19.1 %

Corporate

     (12,493 )     (7,032 )     (5,461 )   -77.7 %    
                              

Operating income before restructuring charges

     19,512       15,897       3,615     22.7 %   12.2 %   13.2 %

Restructuring charges

     —         (379 )     379        
                              

Operating income

   $ 19,512     $ 15,518     $ 3,994        
                              

* Margin based on revenue before reimbursements (net revenue).


Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(In thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

 

    

Six Months Ended

June 30,

       
     2007     2006     $ Change     % Change  

Revenue:

        

Revenue before reimbursements (net revenue)

   $ 303,179     $ 221,654     $ 81,525     36.8 %

Reimbursements

     13,758       10,567       3,191     30.2 %
                          

Total revenue

     316,937       232,221       84,716     36.5 %

Operating expenses:

        

Salaries and employee benefits

     209,045       151,144       57,901     38.3 %

General and administrative expenses

     58,295       46,004       12,291     26.7 %

Reimbursed expenses

     13,758       10,567       3,191     30.2 %

Restructuring charges

     —         555       (555 )  
                          

Total operating expenses

     281,098       208,270       72,828     35.0 %
                          

Operating income

     35,839       23,951       11,888     49.6 %

Non-operating income (expense):

        

Interest income

     3,503       3,254      

Interest expense

     (46 )     (21 )    

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on equity and warrant portfolio

     (123 )     115      

Other, net

     681       (451 )    
                    

Net non-operating income

     4,015       2,897      

Income before income taxes

     39,854       26,848      

Provision for income taxes

     8,759       10,532      
                    

Net income

   $ 31,095     $ 16,316      
                    

Basic earnings per common share

   $ 1.73     $ 0.89      

Basic weighted average common shares outstanding

     17,939       18,310      

Diluted earnings per common share

   $ 1.64     $ 0.85      

Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding

     19,002       19,212      

Salaries and employee benefits as a percentage of net revenue

     69.0 %     68.2 %    

General and administrative expense as a percentage of net revenue

     19.2 %     20.8 %    

Operating income as a percentage of net revenue

     11.8 %     10.8 %    

Operating income as a percentage of net revenue (excluding restructuring)

     11.8 %     11.1 %    

Effective tax rate

     22.0 %     39.2 %    


Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc.

Segment Information

(In thousands)

 

     Six Months Ended June 30,  
     2007     2006     $ Change     % Change     2007
Margin *
    2006
Margin *
 

Revenue:

            

Americas

   $ 171,603     $ 123,911     $ 47,692     38.5 %    

Europe

     95,030       75,863       19,167     25.3 %    

Asia Pacific

     36,546       21,880       14,666     67.0 %    
                              

Revenue before reimbursements (net revenue)

     303,179       221,654       81,525     36.8 %    

Reimbursements

     13,758       10,567       3,191     30.2 %    
                              

Total revenue

   $ 316,937     $ 232,221     $ 84,716     36.5 %    
                              

Operating Income:

            

Americas

   $ 36,089     $ 25,856     $ 10,233     39.6 %   21.0 %   20.9 %

Europe

     11,184       6,762       4,422     65.4 %   11.8 %   8.9 %

Asia Pacific

     9,578       5,470       4,108     75.1 %   26.2 %   25.0 %
                              

Total regions

     56,851       38,088       18,763     49.3 %   18.8 %   17.2 %

Corporate

     (21,012 )     (13,582 )     (7,430 )   -54.7 %    
                              

Operating income before restructuring charges

     35,839       24,506       11,333     46.2 %   11.8 %   11.1 %

Restructuring charges

     —         (555 )     555        
                              

Operating income

   $ 35,839     $ 23,951     $ 11,888        
                              

* Margin based on revenue before reimbursements (net revenue).


Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands)

 

    

June 30,

2007

   December 31,
2006
     (Unaudited)     

Current assets:

     

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 109,194    $ 147,440

Short-term investments

     70,774      73,375

Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts

     116,540      80,677

Other receivables

     6,472      6,868

Prepaid expenses

     11,562      9,753

Income taxes recoverable, net

     2,188      621

Deferred income taxes, net

     17,173      14,944
             

Total current assets

     333,903      333,678
             

Non-current assets:

     

Property and equipment, net

     17,184      18,648

Restricted cash

     9,136      7,900

Assets designated for retirement and pension plans

     35,802      31,380

Investments

     5,021      3,470

Other non-current assets

     10,091      6,220

Goodwill

     76,258      75,961

Other intangible assets, net

     17,306      17,884

Deferred income taxes, net

     30,813      24,629
             

Total non-current assets

     201,611      186,092
             

Total assets

   $ 535,514    $ 519,770
             

Current liabilities:

     

Accounts payable

   $ 8,998    $ 7,217

Accrued salaries and employee benefits

     117,025      154,646

Other accrued liabilities

     37,689      37,401

Current portion of accrued restructuring charges

     2,892      3,328
             

Total current liabilities

     166,604      202,592
             

Non-current liabilities:

     

Retirement and pension plans

     40,833      34,332

Non-current portion of accrued restructuring charges

     7,900      9,386

Other non-current liabilities

     7,710      9,755
             

Total non-current liabilities

     56,443      53,473
             

Stockholders' equity

     312,467      263,705
             

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

   $ 535,514    $ 519,770
             


Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
     2007     2006  

Cash flows from operating activities:

    

Net income

   $ 21,019     $ 10,390  

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

    

Depreciation and amortization

     2,816       2,431  

Deferred income taxes

     (8,728 )     (7 )

Net realized and unrealized losses on equity and warrant portfolio

     64       81  

Stock-based compensation expense, net

     10,488       6,276  

Restructuring charges

     —         379  

Cash paid for restructuring charges

     (972 )     (1,090 )

Changes in assets and liabilities:

    

Trade and other receivables

     (13,806 )     (8,192 )

Accounts payable

     1,902       156  

Accrued expenses

     23,639       24,356  

Income taxes recoverable, net

     (6,904 )     (4,081 )

Other assets and liabilities, net

     463       (371 )
                

Net cash provided by operating activities

     29,981       30,328  
                

Cash flows from investing activities:

    

Increase in restricted cash

     (1,236 )     —    

Acquisition

     (235 )     —    

Capital expenditures

     (1,093 )     (836 )

Proceeds from sales of equity securities

     80       375  

Payments to consultants related to sales of equity securities

     (35 )     (212 )

Proceeds from sales of short-term investments

     29,825       59,999  

Purchases of short-term investments

     (70,775 )     (21,185 )

Other, net

     10       43  
                

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

     (43,459 )     38,184  
                

Cash flows from financing activities:

    

Proceeds from stock options exercised

     8,750       1,108  

Purchases of treasury stock

     (12,155 )     (31,739 )

Excess tax benefits related to stock-based compensation

     3,590       582  

Other

     (835 )     315  
                

Net cash used in financing activities

     (650 )     (29,734 )
                

Effect of foreign currency exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents

     1,846       1,451  
                

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

     (12,282 )     40,229  

Cash and cash equivalents:

    

Beginning of period

     121,476       69,536  
                

End of period

   $ 109,194     $ 109,765  
                

Supplemental schedule of noncash financing activities:

    

Total value of treasury stock purchases

   $ 12,451     $ 32,883  

Cash paid for treasury stock purchases

     (12,155 )     (31,739 )
                

Accrued treasury stock purchases

   $ 296     $ 1,144  
                


Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

     Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
     2007     2006  

Cash flows from operating activities:

    

Net income

   $ 31,095     $ 16,316  

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used in operating activities:

    

Depreciation and amortization

     5,516       5,072  

Deferred income taxes

     (8,444 )     547  

Net realized and unrealized (gains) losses on equity and warrant portfolio

     123       (115 )

Stock-based compensation expense, net

     18,047       11,171  

Restructuring charges

     —         555  

Cash paid for restructuring charges

     (2,047 )     (4,444 )

Changes in assets and liabilities:

    

Trade and other receivables

     (33,554 )     (23,725 )

Accounts payable

     682       (1,212 )

Accrued expenses

     (41,888 )     (4,275 )

Income taxes recoverable, net

     (1,847 )     (3,462 )

Other assets and liabilities, net

     (6,097 )     (1,357 )
                

Net cash used in operating activities

     (38,414 )     (4,929 )
                

Cash flows from investing activities:

    

Increase in restricted cash

     (1,236 )     —    

Acquisition

     (1,261 )     —    

Capital expenditures

     (3,010 )     (1,327 )

Proceeds from sales of equity securities

     305       397  

Payments to consultants related to sales of equity securities

     (124 )     (212 )

Proceeds from sales of short-term investments

     81,325       59,999  

Purchases of short-term investments

     (78,725 )     (109,999 )

Other, net

     17       47  
                

Net cash used in investing activities

     (2,709 )     (51,095 )
                

Cash flows from financing activities:

    

Proceeds from stock options exercised

     16,983       2,784  

Purchases of treasury stock

     (24,887 )     (45,536 )

Excess tax benefits related to stock-based compensation

     7,571       1,782  

Other

     293       315  
                

Net cash used in financing activities

     (40 )     (40,655 )
                

Effect of foreign currency exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents

     2,917       2,755  
                

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

     (38,246 )     (93,924 )

Cash and cash equivalents:

    

Beginning of period

     147,440       203,689  
                

End of period

   $ 109,194     $ 109,765  
                

Supplemental schedule of noncash financing activities:

    

Total value of treasury stock purchases

   $ 25,907     $ 49,460  

Cash paid for treasury stock purchases

     (24,887 )     (45,536 )
                

Accrued treasury stock purchases

   $ 1,020     $ 3,924