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): October 27, 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 October 27, 2009, Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a news release reporting its 2009 third 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 October 27, 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:   October 27, 2009    
    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 2009 Third Quarter Financial Results

CHICAGO (October 27, 2009) — Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc. (Nasdaq: HSII), a premier leadership advisory firm providing executive search and leadership consulting services worldwide, today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009.

Consolidated net revenue of $103.5 million declined 34.6 percent from $158.3 million in the 2008 third quarter, or approximately 32 percent on a constant currency basis. Net revenue declined 37.7 percent in the Americas, 36.9 percent in Europe (approximately 31 percent on a constant currency basis), and 20.7 percent in the Asia Pacific region (approximately 19 percent on a constant currency basis). Executive Search represented 92.8 percent of net revenue and Leadership Consulting Services represented 7.2 percent in the 2009 third quarter.

Operating income was $6.7 million and operating margin (measured as a percentage of net revenue) was 6.5 percent, compared to 2008 third quarter operating income of $20.9 million and operating margin of 13.2 percent.

The number of executive search confirmations in the quarter decreased 17 percent compared to the 2008 third quarter, but increased 17 percent compared to the 2009 second quarter. The number of consultants at September 30, 2009 was 365, compared to 416 at September 30, 2008, and 380 at June 30, 2009. Productivity, as measured by annualized net revenue per consultant, was $1.1 million compared to $1.5 million in the 2008 third quarter. The average revenue per executive search was $97,300 compared to $127,200 in last year’s third quarter.

 

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Commenting on the third quarter results, Chief Executive Officer L. Kevin Kelly said, “Although year-over-year comparisons still reflect the impact of a worldwide economic downturn, there are increasing signs that we’ve seen the bottom of this historic recession. Net revenue increased for the second quarter in a row, confirmations increased 17 percent compared to the second quarter, and backlog increased for the first time in the past six quarters. All three regions realized sequential revenue growth compared to the second quarter, and all achieved higher operating income and operating margins compared to second quarter. We can now look forward to capitalizing on the strategic actions and cost savings initiatives we’ve made over the last year.”

Consolidated salaries and employee benefits declined 37.2 percent to $68.2 million, from $108.6 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 and payroll expense resulting from the company’s workforce reductions in January and May 2009. Salaries and employee benefits were 65.9 percent of net revenue for the quarter, compared to 68.6 percent in the 2008 third quarter.

Consolidated general and administrative expenses were $28.6 million, compared to $28.8 million in the 2008 third quarter. As a percentage of net revenue, consolidated general and administrative expenses were 27.6 percent, compared to 18.2 percent in the 2008 third quarter. In addition to the year-over-year decline in net revenue, this increase reflects higher fees paid for professional services, primarily related to an operations process improvement project, offset by continued cost savings initiatives.

Net income was $4.4 million and diluted earnings per share were $0.25, based upon an effective tax rate in the quarter of 39.2 percent. These results compare to net income in the 2008 third quarter of $14.0 million and diluted earnings per share of $0.80, which reflected an effective tax rate in the quarter of 38.0 percent.

 

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Net cash generated by operating activities was $12.1 million in the 2009 third quarter, compared to net cash generated of $61.1 million in the 2008 third quarter. Cash and cash equivalents at September 30, 2009 were $75.3 million, compared to $183.0 million at September 30, 2008 and $64.6 million at June 30, 2009.

Regional Review

 

          $ in millions    3Q 09     3Q 08     Change     3Q 09     2Q 09     Change  

Americas

            

Net revenue

   $ 50.9      $ 81.8      $ (30.9   $ 50.9      $ 48.3      $ 2.6   

Operating income

   $ 8.6      $ 14.0      $ (5.4   $ 8.6      $ 5.1      $ 3.5   

Consultants

     172        211        (39     172        178        (6

Europe

            

Net revenue

   $ 31.5      $ 49.9      $ (18.4   $ 31.5      $ 27.5      $ 4.0   

Operating income

   $ 2.1      $ 7.9      $ (5.8   $ 2.1      $ 1.4      $ 0.7   

Consultants

     115        129        (14     115        122        (7

Asia Pacific

            

Net revenue

   $ 21.1      $ 26.6      $ (5.5   $ 21.1      $ 17.3      $ 3.8   

Operating income

   $ 4.3      $ 5.4      $ (1.1   $ 4.3      $ 2.2      $ 2.1   

Consultants

     78        76        2        78        80        (2

Corporate

   $ (8.3   $ (6.5   $ (1.8   $ (8.3   $ (8.2   $ (0.1

Restructuring & impairment charges

   $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —        $ (12.1   $ 12.1   
                                                

Operating income (loss)

   $ 6.7      $ 20.9      $ (14.1   $ 6.7      $ (11.6   $ 18.3   
                                                

In the 2009 third 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 second quarter, the Americas region achieved an increase in net revenue driven by double digit increases in the Consumer, Financial Services, and Life Sciences practices. The sequential increase in Europe’s net revenue was driven by improvements in the Consumer, Financial Services, and Industrial practices, as well as Leadership Consulting Services. Asia Pacific saw good sequential improvement in net revenue from the Financial Services, Industrial and Technology practices, and from Leadership Consulting Services. All three regions achieved higher operating income and operating margins compared to the 2009 second quarter.

 

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Nine Months Results

For the nine months ended September 30, 2009, consolidated net revenue of $285.8 million declined 40.6 percent from $481.0 million in the first nine months of 2008, or approximately 36 percent on a constant currency basis. The number of executive searches confirmed in the first nine months of 2009 declined 31 percent compared to the first nine months of 2008. The reported operating loss of $37.2 million compares to operating income of $50.4 million for the first nine months of 2008. The reported net loss for the first nine months of 2009 was $30.3 million and the net loss per share was $1.80, reflecting an effective tax benefit rate of 24.8 percent. Net income for the first nine months of 2008 was $33.8 million and diluted earnings per share were $1.89, which reflected an effective tax rate of 38.5 percent. Excluding restructuring and impairment charges of $25.4 million, which management believes more appropriately reflects core operations, the operating loss for the first nine months of 2009 was $11.8 million.

2009 Outlook

The company expects that fourth quarter net revenue will be between $103 million and $108 million, resulting in 2009 net revenue of between $389 million and $394 million. With the changes the company has made to improve its operating cost structure, and excluding restructuring and impairment charges, the company believes that breakeven operating income in 2009 is still achievable at the high end of its revenue guidance. Net income (loss) and earnings per share in 2009 are expected to reflect a full-year effective tax benefit rate between 23 percent and 26 percent but may be impacted by country-level results and by discrete items that require immediate recognition in a particular quarter.

Kelly added, “As difficult as 2009 has been, I am excited by the progress we have made in executing our strategy to become the world’s premier Leadership Advisory Firm, fully integrating our executive search and leadership consulting services. Many of our clients are already benefiting from Heidrick & Struggles’ leadership advisory capabilities. This progress, combined with the significant restructuring of our cost structure, make me very enthusiastic about the firm’s growth potential as the economy recovers. We have already seen the results of our initiatives in the third quarter and expect to see positive trends continue in the fourth quarter of 2009 and into 2010.”

 

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Quarterly Conference Call

Executives of Heidrick & Struggles will host a conference call to review 2009 third quarter results today, October 27, 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.

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), and net income (loss) per share (i.e., EPS) to the extent presented as “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

 

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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.

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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
September 30,
       
     2009     2008     $ Change     % Change  

Revenue:

        

Revenue before reimbursements (net revenue)

   $ 103,523      $ 158,318      $ (54,795   -34.6

Reimbursements

     4,747        7,009        (2,262   -32.3
                          

Total revenue

     108,270        165,327        (57,057   -34.5

Operating expenses:

        

Salaries and employee benefits

     68,184        108,611        (40,427   -37.2

General and administrative expenses

     28,623        28,849        (226   -0.8

Reimbursed expenses

     4,747        7,009        (2,262   -32.3
                          

Total operating expenses

     101,554        144,469        (42,915   -29.7
                          

Operating income

     6,716        20,858        (14,142   -67.8

Non-operating income:

        

Interest income, net

     64        1,181       

Other, net

     470        499       
                    

Net non-operating income

     534        1,680       

Income before income taxes

     7,250        22,538       

Provision for income taxes

     2,842        8,559       
                    

Net income

   $ 4,408      $ 13,979       
                    

Basic weighted average common shares outstanding

     17,030        16,455       

Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding

     17,635        17,395       

Basic earnings per common share

   $ 0.26      $ 0.85       

Diluted earnings per common share

   $ 0.25      $ 0.80       

Salaries and employee benefits as a percentage of net revenue

     65.9     68.6    

General and administrative expense as a percentage of net revenue

     27.6     18.2    

Operating income as a percentage of net revenue

     6.5     13.2    

Effective tax rate

     39.2     38.0    


Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc.

Segment Information

(In thousands)

 

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

Revenue:

            

Americas

   $ 50,949      $ 81,844      $ (30,895   -37.7    

Europe

     31,513        49,906        (18,393   -36.9    

Asia Pacific

     21,061        26,568        (5,507   -20.7    
                              

Revenue before reimbursements (net revenue)

     103,523        158,318        (54,795   -34.6    

Reimbursements

     4,747        7,009        (2,262   -32.3    
                              

Total revenue

   $ 108,270      $ 165,327      $ (57,057   -34.5    
                              

Operating income:

            

Americas

   $ 8,578      $ 13,989      $ (5,411   -38.7   16.8   17.1

Europe

     2,093        7,931        (5,838   -73.6   6.6   15.9

Asia Pacific

     4,303        5,443        (1,140   -20.9   20.4   20.5
                              

Total regions

     14,974        27,363        (12,389   -45.3   14.5   17.3

Corporate

     (8,258     (6,505     (1,753   -26.9    
                              

Operating income

   $ 6,716      $ 20,858      $ (14,142   -67.8   6.5   13.2
                              
* Margin based on revenue before reimbursements (net revenue).


Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Operations

(In thousands, except per share data)

(Unaudited)

 

     Nine Months Ended
September 30,
       
     2009     2008     $ Change     % Change  

Revenue:

        

Revenue before reimbursements (net revenue)

   $ 285,779      $ 480,975      $ (195,196   -40.6

Reimbursements

     13,812        22,108        (8,296   -37.5
                          

Total revenue

     299,591        503,083        (203,492   -40.4

Operating expenses:

        

Salaries and employee benefits

     212,110        336,535        (124,425   -37.0

General and administrative expenses

     85,447        94,039        (8,592   -9.1

Reimbursed expenses

     13,812        22,108        (8,296   -37.5

Restructuring and impairment charges

     25,439        —          25,439     
                          

Total operating expenses

     336,808        452,682        (115,874   -25.6
                          

Operating income (loss)

     (37,217     50,401        (87,618   -173.8

Non-operating income (expense):

        

Interest income, net

     912        4,127       

Other, net

     (3,974     394       
                    

Net non-operating income (expense)

     (3,062     4,521       

Income (loss) before income taxes

     (40,279     54,922       

Provision for (benefit from) income taxes

     (9,993     21,131       
                    

Net income (loss)

   $ (30,286   $ 33,791       
                    

Basic weighted average common shares outstanding

     16,845        16,877       

Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding

     16,845        17,841       

Basic earnings (loss) per common share

   $ (1.80   $ 2.00       

Diluted earnings (loss) per common share

   $ (1.80   $ 1.89       

Salaries and employee benefits as a percentage of net revenue

     74.2     70.0    

General and administrative expense as a percentage of net revenue

     29.9     19.6    

Operating income (loss) as a percentage of net revenue

     n/a        10.5    

Effective tax rate

     24.8     38.5    


Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc.

Segment Information

(In thousands)

 

    Nine Months Ended September 30,  
    2009     2008     $ Change     % Change     2009
Margin *
    2008
Margin *
 

Revenue:

           

Americas

  $ 145,669      $ 246,183      $ (100,514   -40.8    

Europe

    87,075        156,116        (69,041   -44.2    

Asia Pacific

    53,035        78,676        (25,641   -32.6    
                             

Revenue before reimbursements (net revenue)

    285,779        480,975        (195,196   -40.6    

Reimbursements

    13,812        22,108        (8,296   -37.5    
                             

Total revenue

  $ 299,591      $ 503,083      $ (203,492   -40.4    
                             

Operating income (loss):

           

Americas

  $ 6,211      $ 38,271      $ (32,060   -83.8   4.3   15.5

Europe

    885        20,872        (19,987   -95.8   1.0   13.4

Asia Pacific

    5,453        14,784        (9,331   -63.1   10.3   18.8
                             

Total regions

    12,549        73,927        (61,378   -83.0   4.4   15.4

Corporate

    (24,327     (23,526     (801   -3.4    
                             

Operating income (loss) before restructuring and impairment charges

    (11,778     50,401        (62,179   -123.4     10.5

Restructuring and impairment charges

    (25,439     —          (25,439      
                             

Operating income (loss)

  $ (37,217   $ 50,401      $ (87,618   -173.8     10.5
                             
* Margin based on revenue before reimbursements (net revenue).


Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(In thousands)

 

     September 30,
2009
   December 31,
2008
     (Unaudited)     

Current assets:

     

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 75,294    $ 234,531

Restricted cash

     6,043      —  

Accounts receivable, net

     76,736      68,233

Other receivables

     7,409      8,586

Prepaid expenses

     21,838      19,520

Other current assets

     1,981      1,788

Income taxes recoverable, net

     16,360      7,719

Deferred income taxes, net

     13,474      13,893
             

Total current assets

     219,135      354,270
             

Non-current assets:

     

Property and equipment, net

     25,917      28,172

Restricted cash

     4,171      9,655

Assets designated for retirement and pension plans

     26,150      24,973

Operating income (loss) Investments

     10,275      12,594

Other non-current assets

     5,621      7,203

Goodwill

     109,182      101,234

Other intangible assets, net

     9,251      13,543

Deferred income taxes, net

     36,073      35,313
             

Total non-current assets

     226,640      232,687
             

Total assets

   $ 445,775    $ 586,957
             

Current liabilities:

     

Accounts payable

   $ 6,410    $ 11,977

Accrued salaries and employee benefits

     62,355      163,695

Other current liabilities

     35,986      49,443

Current portion of accrued restructuring charges

     3,491      2,280
             

Total current liabilities

     108,242      227,395
             

Non-current liabilities:

     

Retirement and pension plans

     30,113      27,503

Other non-current liabilities

     26,352      25,755
             

Total non-current liabilities

     56,465      53,258
             

Stockholders’ equity

     281,068      306,304
             

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity

   $ 445,775    $ 586,957
             


Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(In thousands)

 

     Three Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2009     2008  
     (Unaudited)        

Cash flows from operating activities:

    

Net income

   $ 4,408      $ 13,979   

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

    

Depreciation and amortization

     2,777        2,708   

Write-off of software development project

     1,329        —     

Deferred income taxes

     (2,495     491   

Net realized and unrealized (gains) losses on investments

     939        (525

Stock-based compensation expense, net

     4,357        6,198   

Cash paid for restructuring charges

     (6,462     (716

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

    

Trade and other receivables

     (11,929     4,649   

Accounts payable

     690        (674

Accrued expenses

     10,263        33,826   

Income taxes payable, net

     5,111        3,039   

Prepayments

     396        (122

Other assets and liabilities, net

     2,756        (1,712
                

Net cash provided by operating activities

     12,140        61,141   
                

Cash flows from investing activities:

    

Restricted cash

     (642     —     

Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired

     —          (3,610

Capital expenditures

     (590     (2,760

Proceeds from sales of equity securities

     —          353   

Payments to consultants related to sales of equity securities

     (3     (60

Other, net

     5        —     
                

Net cash used in investing activities

     (1,230     (6,077
                

Cash flows from financing activities:

    

Proceeds from stock options exercised

     —          251   

Purchases of treasury stock

     —          (5,051

Cash dividends paid

     (2,231     (2,142

Payment of employee tax withholdings on equity transactions

     (52     (233
                

Net cash used in financing activities

     (2,283     (7,175
                

Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash and cash equivalents

     2,039        (10,940
                

Net increase in cash and cash equivalents

     10,666        36,949   

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     64,628        146,074   
                

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   $ 75,294      $ 183,023   
                

Supplemental schedule of noncash financing activities:

    

Beginning of period-Accrued treasury stock purchases

   $ —        $ 706   

Treasury stock purchases

     —          5,378   

Cash paid for treasury stock purchases

     —          (5,051
                

Accrued treasury stock purchases

   $ —        $ 1,033   
                


Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc.

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

(In thousands)

 

     Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2009     2008  
     (Unaudited)        

Cash flows from operating activities:

    

Net income (loss)

   $ (30,286   $ 33,791   

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

    

Depreciation and amortization

     8,360        8,068   

Write-off of investment

     2,977        —     

Write-off of software development project

     1,329        —     

Deferred income taxes

     (6,214     5,466   

Net realized and unrealized (gains) losses on investments

     1,831        (910

Stock-based compensation expense, net

     15,027        18,767   

Impairment charge

     3,849        —     

Restructuring charges

     21,590        —     

Cash paid for restructuring charges

     (23,439     (2,121

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

    

Trade and other receivables

     (4,350     (29,134

Accounts payable

     (152     (313

Accrued expenses

     (101,975     (34,508

Income taxes recoverable, net

     (8,568     (4,054

Prepayments

     (1,556     (6,094

Other assets and liabilities, net

     1,538        (3,224
                

Net cash used in operating activities

     (120,039     (14,266
                

Cash flows from investing activities:

    

Restricted cash

     (483     138   

Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired

     (15,453     (14,655

Capital expenditures

     (10,053     (7,928

Purchases of equity method investments

     (1,300     —     

Proceeds from sales of equity securities

     6        779   

Payments to consultants related to sales of equity securities

     (3     (229

Proceeds from sales of short-term investments

     —          22,275   

Proceeds from sale of a business

     —          1,559   

Other, net

     15        8   
                

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

     (27,271     1,947   
                

Cash flows from financing activities:

    

Proceeds from stock options exercised

     1,238        831   

Purchases of treasury stock

     —          (47,038

Cash dividends paid

     (7,063     (6,623

Payment of employee tax withholdings on equity transactions

     (3,117     (8,356
                

Net cash used in financing activities

     (8,942     (61,186
                

Effect of exchange rate fluctuations on cash and cash equivalents

     (2,985     (4,052
                

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

     (159,237     (77,557

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

     234,531        260,580   
                

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

   $ 75,294      $ 183,023   
                

Supplemental schedule of noncash financing activities:

    

Beginning of period-Accrued treasury stock purchases

   $ —        $ 1,605   

Treasury stock purchases

     —          46,466   

Cash paid for treasury stock purchases

     —          (47,038
                

Accrued treasury stock purchases

   $ —        $ 1,033