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 28, 2009

 

 

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 28, 2009, Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a news release reporting its 2009 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 28, 2009


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 28, 2009     
   By:  

/s/ K. Steven Blake

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

Exhibit 99.1

LOGO

 

News    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Heidrick & Struggles Reports 2009 Second Quarter Financial Results

CHICAGO (July 28, 2009) — 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, 2009.

Consolidated net revenue of $93.1 million declined 45.1 percent from $169.5 million in the 2008 second quarter, or approximately 41 percent on a constant currency basis. Net revenue declined 44.4 percent in the Americas, 48.5 percent in Europe (approximately 39 percent on a constant currency basis), and 40.7 percent in the Asia Pacific region (approximately 36 percent on a constant currency basis).

The number of executive search confirmations in the quarter decreased 37.1 percent compared to the 2008 second quarter and was essentially the same as in the 2009 first quarter. The number of consultants at June 30, 2009 was 380, compared to 408 at June 30, 2008, and 403 at March 31, 2009. Productivity, as measured by annualized net revenue per consultant, was $0.9 million compared to $1.7 million in the 2008 second quarter. The average revenue per executive search was $102,700 compared to $122,200 in last year’s second quarter.

Commenting on the second quarter results Chief Executive Officer L. Kevin Kelly said, “Year-over-year comparisons reflect the severity of this historic recession on our business, but the results also reflect the positive impact of strategic actions we have taken over the last several quarters to better position the company to weather the downturn and capitalize on the recovery. Measures taken to better align our cost structure with first quarter confirmation levels resulted in a small operating profit in the second quarter, excluding restructuring and impairment charges. There were also some encouraging improvements in the business as compared to the first quarter including an increase in net revenue, driven by the Americas and Asia Pacific, and stability in the level of search confirmations.”

 

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Consolidated salaries and employee benefits declined 44.9 percent to $64.6 million, from $117.3 million in the comparable quarter of 2008. This decrease mostly reflects a reduction in bonus expense associated with the decline in revenue, and a decline in base salaries resulting from the company’s workforce reductions in January and May 2009. Salaries and employee benefits as a percentage of net revenue were 69.4 percent for the quarter, compared to 69.2 percent in the 2008 second quarter.

Consolidated general and administrative expenses were $28.0 million, down 16.5 percent from $33.5 million reported in the comparable prior-year period. The decline reflects the positive impact of various cost savings initiatives. As a percentage of net revenue, consolidated general and administrative expenses were 30.1 percent, compared to 19.8 percent in the 2008 second quarter, reflecting the decline in revenue.

The reported operating loss in the 2009 second quarter of $11.6 million compares to operating income in the 2008 second quarter of $18.7 million. The reported net loss in the 2009 second quarter was $15.8 million and the net loss per share was $0.93. The effective tax rate in the quarter was 5.7 percent which reflects an adjusted full-year expected annualized tax benefit rate of approximately 27 percent, down from approximately 42 percent benefit rate in the first quarter. The lower expected annualized tax rate is a result of a change in the projection and mix of income or loss worldwide including additional unbenefitted foreign losses, and the recording of a valuation allowance on certain deferred tax assets. In the 2008 second quarter net income was $12.7 million and diluted earnings per share were $0.72, which reflected an effective tax rate in the quarter of 38.0 percent.

Excluding restructuring and impairment charges of $12.1 million, which management believes more appropriately reflects core operations, 2009 second quarter operating income was $0.5 million, the net loss was $3.0 million, and the net loss per share was $0.18 (applying the reported tax rate.) Restructuring charges of $8.3 million were mostly comprised of cash charges related to severance expense, and the balance represents a non-cash charge of $3.8 million related to the impairment of an intangible asset associated with a prior acquisition.

 

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Net cash used by operating activities was $18.9 million, compared to net cash generated of $37.4 million in the 2008 second quarter. Reflecting the impact of the company’s cost savings initiatives, June represented the first month in 2009 of positive operating cash flow. Cash and cash equivalents at June 30, 2009 were $64.6 million, compared to $96.4 million at March 31, 2009 and $146.1 million at June 30, 2008.

Regional Review

 

$ in millions    2Q 09     2Q 08     Change     2Q 09     1Q 09     Change  

Americas

            

Net revenue

   $ 48.3      $ 87.0      $ (38.7   $ 48.3      $ 46.4      $ 1.9   

Operating income

   $ 5.1      $ 12.6      $ (7.5   $ 5.1      $ (7.5   $ 12.6   

Consultants

     178        213        (35     178        188        (10

Europe

            

Net revenue

   $ 27.5      $ 53.3      $ (25.9   $ 27.5      $ 28.1      $ (0.6

Operating income

   $ 1.4      $ 7.7      $ (6.3   $ 1.4      $ (2.6   $ 4.1   

Consultants

     122        120        2        122        128        (6

Asia Pacific

            

Net revenue

   $ 17.3      $ 29.2      $ (11.9   $ 17.3      $ 14.7      $ 2.6   

Operating income

   $ 2.2      $ 6.6      $ (4.4   $ 2.2      $ (1.1   $ 3.3   

Consultants

     80        75        5        80        87        (7

Corporate

   $ (8.2   $ (8.2   $ (0.0   $ (8.2   $ (7.8   $ (0.4

Restructuring & impairment charges

   $ (12.1   $ —        $ (12.1   $ (12.1   $ (13.4   $ 1.3   
                                                

Operating income (loss)

   $ (11.6   $ 18.7      $ (30.2   $ (11.6   $ (32.4   $ 20.8   
                                                

In the 2009 second quarter, all regions reported year-over-year declines in net revenue and operating income. All of the industry practice groups in each region experienced declines. Compared to the 2009 first quarter, the Americas achieved an increase in net revenue driven by improvements in the Consumer, Education/Nonprofit, Industrial, and Business & Professional Services practices, as well as Leadership Consulting Services. Asia Pacific also achieved a sequential increase in net revenue as driven by improvements in the Consumer, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Education/Nonprofit, and Business & Professional Services practices, as well as Leadership Consulting Services. In Europe, the Financial Services, Life Sciences, and Technology practices all achieved sequential growth in net revenue, but this was offset by declines in the other practices and in Leadership Consulting Services. All three regions realized improvements in operating income compared to the first quarter.

 

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Six Months Results

For the six months ended June 30, 2009, consolidated net revenue of $182.3 million declined 43.5 percent from $322.7 million in the first six months of 2008, or approximately 38 percent on a constant currency basis. The number of executive searches confirmed in the first six months of 2009 declined 37.7 percent compared to the first six months of 2008. The reported operating loss of $43.9 million compares to operating income of $29.5 million for the first six months of 2008. The reported net loss for the first six months of 2009 was $34.7 million and the net loss per share was $2.07, reflecting an effective tax benefit rate of 27.0 percent. Net income for the first six months of 2008 was $19.8 million and diluted earnings per share were $1.10, which reflected an effective tax rate of 38.8 percent. Excluding restructuring and impairment charges of $25.4 million, which management believes more appropriately reflects core operations, the operating loss for the first six months of 2009 was $18.5 million, the net loss was $16.1 million and the net loss per share was $0.96 (applying the reported tax rate.)

2009 Outlook

Kelly added, “Although we remain optimistic about an improvement in our business in the later half of the year, it will be weaker than we had previously expected. Market conditions remain volatile and uncertain and this is impacting our ability to accurately forecast. We have better aligned our cost structure with lower revenue levels, and expect significant operating leverage in our business when the economy improves. I am confident that as a result of the decisions we have made to retain our key talent while implementing other cost cutting initiatives, Heidrick & Struggles will emerge from the economic downturn stronger, more competitive, and more profitable.”

Quarterly Conference Call

Executives of Heidrick & Struggles will host a conference call to review 2009 second quarter results today, July 28, at 9:00 am central time. 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.

 

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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 succession planning, executive assessment, talent retention management, executive development, transition consulting for newly appointed executives, and M&A human capital integration consulting. For more than 55 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.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

This earnings release contains certain non-GAAP financial measures. A “non-GAAP financial measure” is defined as a numerical measure of a company’s financial performance that excludes or includes amounts different than the most directly comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP in the statements of income, balance sheets or statements of cash flow of the company. Pursuant to the requirements of Regulation G, the Corporation has provided a reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure.

The non-GAAP financial measures used within this earnings release are: operating income (loss), net income (loss), net income (loss) per share (i.e., EPS), and excluding restructuring and impairment charges. These measures are presented because management uses this information to monitor and evaluate financial results and trends. Management believes this information is also useful for investors.

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; further declines in the global economy and our ability to execute successfully through business cycles; the timing, speed or robustness of any future economic recovery; 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; our ability to realize our tax loss carryforwards; the timing of the establishment or reversal of valuation allowance on deferred tax assets; the mix of profit and loss by country; an impairment of our goodwill and other intangible assets; delays in the development and/or implementation of new technology and systems; and, the ability to meet and achieve the expected savings resulting from cost-reduction initiatives and restructuring activities. Our reports filed with the 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.

# # #

Contacts

Investors & Analysts:

Julie Creed, VP, Investor Relations: +1 312 496 1774 or jcreed@heidrick.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,
    $ Change     % Change  
   2009     2008      

Revenue:

        

Revenue before reimbursements (net revenue)

   $ 93,115      $ 169,518      $ (76,403   -45.1

Reimbursements

     4,507        8,297        (3,790   -45.7
                          

Total revenue

     97,622        177,815        (80,193   -45.1

Operating expenses:

        

Salaries and employee benefits

     64,586        117,318        (52,732   -44.9

General and administrative expenses

     28,005        33,533        (5,528   -16.5

Reimbursed expenses

     4,507        8,297        (3,790   -45.7

Restructuring and impairment charges

     12,077        —          12,077     
                          

Total operating expenses

     109,175        159,148        (49,973   -31.4
                          

Operating income (loss)

     (11,553     18,667        (30,220   -161.9

Non-operating income (expense):

        

Interest income, net

     179        905       

Other, net

     (3,538     982       
                    

Net non-operating income (expense)

     (3,359     1,887       

Income (loss) before income taxes

     (14,912     20,554       

Provision for income taxes

     855        7,810       
                    

Net income (loss)

   $ (15,767   $ 12,744       
                    

Basic weighted average common shares outstanding

     16,981        16,884       

Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding

     16,981        17,672       

Basic earnings (loss) per common share

   $ (0.93   $ 0.75       

Diluted earnings (loss) per common share

   $ (0.93   $ 0.72       

Salaries and employee benefits as a percentage of net revenue

     69.4     69.2    

General and administrative expense as a percentage of net revenue

     30.1     19.8    

Operating income as a percentage of net revenue

     n/a        11.0    

Effective tax rate

     -5.7     38.0    


Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc.

Segment Information

(In thousands)

 

     Three Months Ended June 30,  
   2009     2008     $ Change     % Change     2009
Margin *
    2008
Margin *
 

Revenue:

            

Americas

   $ 48,333      $ 87,002      $ (38,669   -44.4    

Europe

     27,490        53,344        (25,854   -48.5    

Asia Pacific

     17,292        29,172        (11,880   -40.7    
                              

Revenue before reimbursements (net revenue)

     93,115        169,518        (76,403   -45.1    

Reimbursements

     4,507        8,297        (3,790   -45.7    
                              

Total revenue

   $ 97,622      $ 177,815      $ (80,193   -45.1    
                              

Operating income (loss):

            

Americas

   $ 5,107      $ 12,558      $ (7,451   -59.3   10.6   14.4

Europe

     1,426        7,680        (6,254   -81.4   5.2   14.4

Asia Pacific

     2,217        6,619        (4,402   -66.5   12.8   22.7
                              

Total regions

     8,750        26,857        (18,107   -67.4   9.4   15.8

Corporate

     (8,226     (8,190     (36   -0.4    
                              

Operating income before restructuring and impairment charges

     524        18,667        (18,143   -97.2   0.6   11.0

Restructuring and impairment charges

     (12,077     —          (12,077      
                              

Operating income (loss)

   $ (11,553   $ 18,667      $ (30,220   -161.9     11.0
                              

 

* 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,
    $ Change     % Change  
   2009     2008      

Revenue:

        

Revenue before reimbursements (net revenue)

   $ 182,256      $ 322,657      $ (140,401   -43.5

Reimbursements

     9,065        15,099        (6,034   -40.0
                          

Total revenue

     191,321        337,756        (146,435   -43.4

Operating expenses:

        

Salaries and employee benefits

     143,926        227,924        (83,998   -36.9

General and administrative expenses

     56,824        65,190        (8,366   -12.8

Reimbursed expenses

     9,065        15,099        (6,034   -40.0

Restructuring and impairment charges

     25,439        —          25,439     
                          

Total operating expenses

     235,254        308,213        (72,959   -23.7
                          

Operating income (loss)

     (43,933     29,543        (73,476   -248.7

Non-operating income (expense):

        

Interest income, net

     848        2,946       

Other, net

     (4,444     (105    
                    

Net non-operating income (expense)

     (3,596     2,841       

Income (loss) before income taxes

     (47,529     32,384       

Provision for (benefit from) income taxes

     (12,835     12,572       
                    

Net income (loss)

   $ (34,694   $ 19,812       
                    

Basic weighted average common shares outstanding

     16,751        17,090       

Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding

     16,751        18,066       

Basic earnings (loss) per common share

   $ (2.07   $ 1.16       

Diluted earnings (loss) per common share

   $ (2.07   $ 1.10       

Salaries and employee benefits as a percentage of net revenue

     79.0     70.6    

General and administrative expense as a percentage of net revenue

     31.2     20.2    

Operating income (loss) as a percentage of net revenue

     n/a        9.2    

Effective tax rate

     27.0     38.8    


Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc.

Segment Information

(In thousands)

 

     Six Months Ended June 30,  
   2009     2008     $ Change     % Change     2009
Margin *
    2008
Margin *
 

Revenue:

            

Americas

   $ 94,720      $ 164,339      $ (69,619   -42.4    

Europe

     55,562        106,210        (50,648   -47.7    

Asia Pacific

     31,974        52,108        (20,134   -38.6    
                              

Revenue before reimbursements (net revenue)

     182,256        322,657        (140,401   -43.5    

Reimbursements

     9,065        15,099        (6,034   -40.0    
                              

Total revenue

   $ 191,321      $ 337,756      $ (146,435   -43.4    
                              

Operating income (loss):

            

Americas

   $ (2,367   $ 24,282      $ (26,649   -109.7     14.8

Europe

     (1,208     12,941        (14,149   -109.3     12.2

Asia Pacific

     1,150        9,341        (8,191   -87.7   3.6   17.9
                              

Total regions

     (2,425     46,564        (48,989   -105.2     14.4

Corporate

     (16,069     (17,021     952      5.6    
                              

Operating income (loss) before restructuring and impairment charges

     (18,494     29,543        (48,037   -162.6     9.2

Restructuring and impairment charges

     (25,439     —          (25,439      
                              

Operating income (loss)

   $ (43,933   $ 29,543      $ (73,476   -248.7     9.2
                              

 

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


Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands)

 

     June 30,
2009
   December 31,
2008
     (Unaudited)     

Current assets:

     

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 64,628    $ 234,531

Accounts receivable, net

     65,399      68,233

Other receivables

     5,467      8,586

Prepaid expenses

     21,941      19,520

Other current assets

     1,372      1,788

Income taxes recoverable, net

     21,420      7,719

Deferred income taxes, net

     13,498      13,893
             

Total current assets

     193,725      354,270
             

Non-current assets:

     

Property and equipment, net

     27,565      28,172

Restricted cash

     9,489      9,655

Assets designated for retirement and pension plans

     25,073      24,973

Investments

     9,694      12,594

Other non-current assets

     8,650      7,203

Goodwill

     107,373      101,234

Other intangible assets, net

     9,394      13,543

Deferred income taxes, net

     33,630      35,313
             

Total non-current assets

     230,868      232,687
             

Total assets

   $ 424,593    $ 586,957
             

Current liabilities:

     

Accounts payable

   $ 5,645    $ 11,977

Accrued salaries and employee benefits

     51,616      163,695

Other current liabilities

     34,175      49,443

Current portion of accrued restructuring charges

     9,366      2,280
             

Total current liabilities

     100,802      227,395
             

Non-current liabilities:

     

Retirement and pension plans

     28,148      27,503

Other non-current liabilities

     25,831      25,755
             

Total non-current liabilities

     53,979      53,258
             

Stockholders’ equity

     269,812      306,304
             

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 424,593    $ 586,957
             


Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

     Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
   2009     2008  

Cash flows from operating activities:

    

Net income (loss)

   $ (15,767   $ 12,744   

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash used in operating activities:

     —          —     

Depreciation and amortization

     2,925        2,653   

Write-off of investment

     2,977        —     

Deferred income taxes

     (3,746     3,457   

Net realized and unrealized (gains) losses on investments

     327        (22

Stock-based compensation expense, net

     4,643        5,920   

Impairment charge

     3,849        —     

Restructuring charges

     8,228        —     

Cash paid for restructuring charges

     (9,419     (681

Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions:

     0     

Trade and other receivables

     (2,731     (7,346

Accounts payable

     (1,698     668   

Accrued expenses

     (12,878     28,664   

Income taxes (recoverable) payable, net

     1,010        (4,319

Retirement and pension assets and liabilities

     2,347        10   

Prepayments, net

     1,683        (1,970

Other assets and liabilities, net

     (682     (2,351
                

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities

     (18,932     37,427   
                

Cash flows from investing activities:

    

Restricted cash

     51        (53

Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired

     (11,625     (10,874

Capital expenditures

     (1,222     (1,616

Proceeds from sales of equity securities

     6        346   

Payments to consultants related to sales of equity securities

     —          (151

Proceeds from sale of a business

     —          1,559   

Other, net

     10        8   
                

Net cash used in investing activities

     (12,780     (10,781
                

Cash flows from financing activities:

    

Proceeds from stock options exercised

     563        249   

Purchases of treasury stock

     —          (23,974

Cash dividends paid

     (2,336     (2,235

Payment of employee tax withholdings on equity transactions

     (490     (1,402
                

Net cash used in financing activities

     (2,263     (27,362
                

Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash and cash equivalents

     2,231        3,967   
                

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

     (31,744     3,251   

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     96,372        142,823   
                

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   $ 64,628      $ 146,074   
                

Supplemental schedule of noncash financing activities:

    

Beginning of period - Accrued treasury stock purchases

   $ —        $ 2,847   

Treasury stock purchases

     —          21,833   

Cash paid for treasury stock purchases

     —          (23,974
                

Accrued treasury stock purchases

   $ —        $ 706   
                


Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(In thousands)

(Unaudited)

 

     Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
     2009     2008  

Cash flows from operating activities:

    

Net income (loss)

   $ (34,694   $ 19,812   

Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash used in operating activities:

    

Depreciation and amortization

     5,583        5,360   

Write-off of investment

     2,977        —     

Deferred income taxes

     (3,719     4,975   

Net realized and unrealized losses on investments

     344        2   

Stock-based compensation expense, net

     10,670        12,569   

Impairment charge

     3,849        —     

Restructuring charges

     21,590        —     

Cash paid for restructuring charges

     (16,977     (1,405

Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions:

    

Trade and other receivables

     7,579        (33,783

Accounts payable

     (842     361   

Accrued expenses

     (112,238     (68,712

Income taxes recoverable, net

     (13,679     (7,093

Retirement and pension assets and liabilities

     548        (206

Prepayments, net

     (1,952     (5,972

Other assets and liabilities, net

     (1,218     (1,315
                

Net cash used in operating activities

     (132,179     (75,407
                

Cash flows from investing activities:

    

Restricted cash

     159        138   

Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired

     (15,453     (11,045

Capital expenditures

     (9,463     (5,168

Purchases of equity method investments

     (1,300     —     

Proceeds from sales of equity securities

     6        426   

Payments to consultants related to sales of equity securities

     —          (169

Proceeds from sales of short-term investments

     —          22,275   

Proceeds from sale of a business

     —          1,559   

Other, net

     10        8   
                

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

     (26,041     8,024   
                

Cash flows from financing activities:

    

Proceeds from stock options exercised

     1,238        580   

Purchases of treasury stock

     —          (41,987

Cash dividends paid

     (4,832     (4,481

Payment of employee tax withholdings on equity transactions

     (3,065     (8,123
                

Net cash used in financing activities

     (6,659     (54,011
                

Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash and cash equivalents

     (5,024     6,888   
                

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

     (169,903     (114,506

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     234,531        260,580   
                

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   $ 64,628      $ 146,074   
                

Supplemental schedule of noncash financing activities:

    

Beginning of period - Accrued treasury stock purchases

   $ —        $ 1,605   

Treasury stock purchases

     —          41,088   

Cash paid for treasury stock purchases

     —          (41,987
                

Accrued treasury stock purchases

   $ —        $ 706