Form 10-Q
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
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QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
For the six months ended June 30, 2008
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TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 |
Commission File No. 1-12173
Navigant Consulting, Inc.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware
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36-4094854 |
(State or other jurisdiction of
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(I.R.S. Employer |
incorporation or organization)
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Identification No.) |
30 South Wacker Drive, Suite 3550, Chicago, Illinois 60606
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(312) 573-5600
(Registrants telephone number, including area code)
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed
by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or
for such shorter period that the Registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been
subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. YES þ NO o
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated
filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of large
accelerated filer, accelerated filer and smaller reporting company in Rule 12b-2 of the
Exchange Act. (Check one):
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Large accelerated filer þ
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Accelerated filer o
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Non-accelerated filer o
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Smaller reporting company o |
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(Do not check if a smaller reporting company) |
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of
the Exchange Act). YES o NO þ
As of August 1, 2008, 48.3 million shares of the Registrants common stock, par value $.001
per share, were outstanding.
NAVIGANT CONSULTING, INC.
AS OF AND FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2008
INDEX
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PART IFINANCIAL INFORMATION |
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Item 1. Financial Statements |
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Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements |
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7 |
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Item 2. Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations |
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Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk |
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27 |
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Item 4. Controls and Procedures |
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28 |
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PART IIOTHER INFORMATION |
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Item 1. Legal Proceedings |
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29 |
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Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds |
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29 |
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Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders |
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29 |
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Item 6. Exhibits |
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29 |
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SIGNATURES |
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Navigant is a service mark of Navigant International, Inc. Navigant Consulting, Inc. is not
affiliated, associated, or in any way connected with Navigant International, Inc. and the use of
Navigant is made under license from Navigant International, Inc.
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PART IFINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
NAVIGANT CONSULTING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands)
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June 30, |
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December 31, |
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2008 |
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2007 |
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(unaudited) |
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ASSETS |
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Current assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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$ |
10,320 |
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$ |
11,656 |
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Accounts receivable, net |
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219,868 |
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189,616 |
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Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
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17,071 |
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11,827 |
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Deferred
income tax assets |
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19,026 |
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15,460 |
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Total current assets |
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266,285 |
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228,559 |
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Property and equipment, net |
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49,473 |
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54,687 |
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Intangible assets, net |
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52,903 |
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57,755 |
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Goodwill |
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483,343 |
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430,768 |
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Other assets |
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19,867 |
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6,928 |
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Total assets |
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$ |
871,871 |
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$ |
778,697 |
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY |
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Current liabilities: |
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Accounts payable |
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$ |
9,297 |
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$ |
7,547 |
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Accrued liabilities |
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12,316 |
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9,771 |
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Accrued compensation-related costs |
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55,402 |
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62,150 |
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Income taxes payable |
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7,941 |
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5,904 |
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Notes payable |
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6,343 |
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6,348 |
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Bank debt |
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2,250 |
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2,250 |
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Other current liabilities |
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39,094 |
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32,549 |
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Total current liabilities |
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132,643 |
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126,519 |
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Non-current liabilities: |
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Deferred
income tax liabilities |
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29,071 |
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29,756 |
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Notes payable |
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4,844 |
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5,348 |
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Other non-current liabilities |
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31,989 |
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19,955 |
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Term loan non-current |
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220,500 |
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221,625 |
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Bank borrowings non-current |
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86,287 |
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32,741 |
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Total non-current liabilities |
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372,691 |
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309,425 |
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Total liabilities |
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505,334 |
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435,944 |
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Stockholders equity: |
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Preferred stock |
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Common stock |
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58 |
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58 |
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Additional paid-in capital |
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549,549 |
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546,870 |
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Deferred stock issuance |
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1,853 |
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2,847 |
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Treasury stock |
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(239,687 |
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(242,302 |
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Retained earnings |
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50,074 |
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29,182 |
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Accumulated other comprehensive income |
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4,690 |
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6,098 |
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Total stockholders equity |
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366,537 |
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342,753 |
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Total liabilities and stockholders equity |
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$ |
871,871 |
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$ |
778,697 |
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See accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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NAVIGANT CONSULTING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(In thousands, except per share data)
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For the three months ended |
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June 30, |
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2008 |
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2007 |
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Revenues before reimbursements |
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$ |
189,385 |
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$ |
169,650 |
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Reimbursements |
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22,023 |
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19,983 |
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Total revenues |
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211,408 |
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189,633 |
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Cost of services before reimbursable expenses |
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113,852 |
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105,849 |
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Reimbursable expenses |
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22,023 |
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19,983 |
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Total costs of services |
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135,875 |
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125,832 |
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General and administrative expenses |
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41,071 |
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34,144 |
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Depreciation expense |
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4,381 |
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3,995 |
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Amortization expense |
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4,597 |
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3,784 |
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Other operating costs: |
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Office consolidation |
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2,575 |
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Operating income |
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22,909 |
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21,878 |
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Interest expense |
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5,618 |
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2,469 |
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Interest income |
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(225 |
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(144 |
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Other income, net |
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(68 |
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(117 |
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Income before income taxes |
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17,584 |
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19,670 |
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Income tax expense |
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7,598 |
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8,320 |
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Net income |
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$ |
9,986 |
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$ |
11,350 |
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Basic net income per share |
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0.21 |
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$ |
0.22 |
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Shares used in computing basic net income per share |
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46,511 |
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52,432 |
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Diluted net income per share |
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0.21 |
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$ |
0.21 |
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Shares used in computing diluted net income per share |
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48,257 |
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54,126 |
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See accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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NAVIGANT CONSULTING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(In thousands, except per share data)
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For the six months ended |
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June 30, |
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2008 |
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2007 |
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Revenues before reimbursements |
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$ |
373,679 |
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$ |
334,488 |
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Reimbursements |
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44,868 |
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38,435 |
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Total revenues |
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418,547 |
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372,923 |
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Cost of services before reimbursable expenses |
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226,925 |
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207,083 |
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Reimbursable expenses |
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44,868 |
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38,435 |
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Total costs of services |
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271,793 |
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245,518 |
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General and administrative expenses |
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79,084 |
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68,547 |
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Depreciation expense |
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8,546 |
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7,716 |
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Amortization expense |
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8,824 |
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7,420 |
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Other operating costs: |
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Separation and severance costs |
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1,277 |
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Office consolidation |
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4,093 |
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Operating income |
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46,207 |
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42,445 |
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Interest expense |
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10,220 |
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3,440 |
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Interest income |
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(497 |
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(273 |
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Other income, net |
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(63 |
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(108 |
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Income before income taxes |
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36,547 |
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39,386 |
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Income tax expense |
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15,655 |
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16,699 |
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Net income |
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$ |
20,892 |
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$ |
22,687 |
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Basic net income per share |
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$ |
0.45 |
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$ |
0.42 |
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Shares used in computing basic net income per share |
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46,305 |
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53,485 |
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Diluted net income per share |
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$ |
0.44 |
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$ |
0.41 |
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Shares used in computing diluted net income per share |
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47,548 |
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55,017 |
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See accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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NAVIGANT CONSULTING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)
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For the six months ended |
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June 30, |
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2008 |
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2007 |
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Cash flows from operating activities: |
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Net income |
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$ |
20,892 |
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$ |
22,687 |
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Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided by operating activities, net of acquisitions: |
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Depreciation expense |
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8,546 |
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7,716 |
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Depreciation expense-office consolidation |
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1,488 |
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Amortization expense |
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8,824 |
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7,420 |
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Share-based compensation expense |
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6,577 |
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8,710 |
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Accretion of interest expense |
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343 |
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350 |
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Deferred income taxes |
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(4,579 |
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2,523 |
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Provision for bad debt |
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9,470 |
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4,669 |
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Other, net |
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351 |
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Changes in assets and liabilities: |
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Accounts receivable |
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(24,325 |
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(27,356 |
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Prepaid expenses and other assets |
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(19,017 |
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(8,646 |
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Accounts payable |
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1,525 |
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(74 |
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Accrued liabilities |
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2,246 |
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4,122 |
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Accrued compensation-related costs |
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(12,971 |
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(8,533 |
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Income taxes payable |
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2,758 |
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(1,883 |
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Other current liabilities |
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(2,331 |
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(1,135 |
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Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities |
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(568 |
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10,921 |
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Cash flows from investing activities: |
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Purchases of property and equipment |
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(3,964 |
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(14,430 |
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Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired |
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(50,000 |
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(37,925 |
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Payments of acquisition liabilities |
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(3,653 |
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(2,165 |
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Other, net |
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(352 |
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(1,269 |
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Net cash used in investing activities |
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(57,969 |
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(55,789 |
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Cash flows from financing activities: |
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Issuances of common stock |
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4,078 |
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5,569 |
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Borrowings from banks, net |
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53,599 |
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40,903 |
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(Payments of) proceeds from term loan from banks |
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(1,125 |
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225,000 |
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Repurchases of common stock |
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(218,429 |
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Other, net |
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649 |
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(229 |
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Net cash provided by financing activities |
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57,201 |
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52,814 |
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Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents |
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(1,336 |
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7,946 |
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Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period |
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11,656 |
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11,745 |
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period |
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$ |
10,320 |
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$ |
19,691 |
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See accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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NAVIGANT
CONSULTING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note 1. Basis of Presentation
We are a specialized independent consulting firm providing dispute, investigative, financial,
operational and business advisory, risk management and regulatory advisory, and transaction
advisory solution services to government agencies, legal counsel and large companies facing the
challenges of uncertainty, risk, distress and significant change. We focus on industries undergoing
substantial regulatory or structural change and on the issues driving these transformations.
The accompanying unaudited interim consolidated financial statements have been prepared
pursuant to the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission for quarterly reports on Form 10-Q
and do not include all of the information and note disclosures required by accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America. The information furnished herein includes all
adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments except where indicated, which are, in the
opinion of management, necessary for a fair presentation of the results of operations for these
interim periods.
The results of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2008 are not necessarily
indicative of the results to be expected for the entire year ending December 31, 2008.
These financial statements should be read in conjunction with our audited consolidated
financial statements and notes thereto as of and for the year ended December 31, 2007 included in
the Annual Report on Form 10-K, as filed by us with the Securities and Exchange Commission on
February 28, 2008.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally
accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that
affect the amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and the related notes. Actual
results could differ from those estimates and may affect future results of operations and cash
flows.
Note 2. Acquisitions
2008 Acquisitions
On May 1, 2008, we acquired the assets of Chicago Partners, LLC (Chicago Partners) for $73.0
million which consisted of $50.0 million in cash paid at closing and $23.0 million in our common
stock (which was recorded at fair value for $21.0 million at closing). The common stock will be
paid in four equal installments of $5.8 million on the six month anniversary of the closing and
each of the first, second and third year anniversaries of the closing. We acquired assets of $16.7
million, including $15.8 million in accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts,
and assumed liabilities of $7.1 million. Through June 30, 2008, we paid $0.4 million in
acquisition-related costs. We recorded $2.0 million to goodwill and liabilities for obligations
related to lease exit costs for two offices acquired as part of the acquisition. As part of the
purchase price allocation, we recorded $4.3 million in identifiable intangible assets and $60.9
million in goodwill. The purchase agreement provides for an adjustment of purchase price for the
difference in net assets acquired compared to the target net assets. Additionally, we may pay up
to $27.0 million of additional purchase consideration based on the Chicago Partners segment
achieving certain post-closing performance targets during the periods from closing to December 31,
2008 and calendar years 2009, 2010 and 2011. If earned, the additional purchase consideration would
be payable 75 percent in cash and 25 percent in our common stock. The additional purchase price
payments, if any, will be payable in April of the year following such performance targets are
attained. Any additional purchase price consideration payments will be recorded as goodwill when
the contingencies regarding attainment of performance targets are resolved. The purchase price
paid in cash at closing was funded under our credit facility. The allocation of purchase price for
Chicago Partners is preliminary, as the valuation of certain identifiable intangible assets and
obligations for certain real estate has not been finalized. We expect to complete the allocation of
purchase price by the end of the third quarter of 2008.
We acquired Chicago Partners to expand our product offerings to our clients. Chicago Partners
provides economic and financial analyses of legal and business issues for law firms, corporations
and government agencies. Chicago Partners has approximately 90 consultants. Chicago Partners will
be managed and resources will be allocated based on its results and as such, in accordance with
SFAS No. 131, Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information (SFAS 131),
will operate under a fourth operating segment referred to as Economic Consulting Services.
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2007 Acquisitions
On January 5, 2007, we acquired Abros Enterprise Limited (Abros) for $11.9 million, which
consisted of $9.9 million in cash, $1.0 million of our common stock paid at closing, and notes
payable totaling $1.0 million (payable in two equal installments on the first and second
anniversaries of the closing date). We acquired assets of $3.3 million, including $1.8 million in
cash, and assumed liabilities of $1.4 million. As part of the purchase price allocation, we
recorded $4.0 million in identifiable intangible assets and $8.1 million in goodwill, which
included $1.2 million of deferred income taxes. Additionally, we paid $0.4 million of
acquisition-related costs. As part of the purchase agreement, we acquired an office lease agreement
which we terminated. We recorded $0.2 million to goodwill and accrued liabilities for the
additional acquisition-related costs to exit the lease of the acquired business. In addition, we
paid $0.4 million related to adjustments to the net asset value acquired from Abros. Abros offered
strategic planning, financial analysis and implementation advice for public sector infrastructure
projects. We acquired Abros to strengthen our presence in the United Kingdom public sector markets.
Abros was comprised of 15 consulting professionals located in the United Kingdom at the time of
acquisition and was included in the International Consulting Operations segment.
On June 8, 2007, we acquired Bluepress Limited, a holding company which conducts business
through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Augmentis PLC (Augmentis), for $16.2 million, which
consisted of $15.3 million in cash paid at closing and $0.8 million of our common stock paid in
July 2007. We acquired assets of $3.1 million and assumed liabilities of $7.0 million. In June
2007, as part of the purchase agreement, we received $4.0 million in cash as an adjustment to the
purchase price consideration related to the assumption of debt at the closing date, which was paid
off shortly thereafter. As part of the purchase price allocation, we recorded $6.8 million in
identifiable intangible assets and $11.8 million in goodwill, which included $2.0 million of
deferred income taxes. Additionally, we paid $0.4 million in acquisition-related costs. Augmentis
provided program management consulting services to support public sector infrastructure projects.
We acquired Augmentis to strengthen our presence in the United Kingdom public sector markets.
Augmentis was comprised of 24 consulting professionals located in the United Kingdom at the time of
acquisition and was included in the International Consulting Operations Segment.
On June 19, 2007, we acquired the assets of AMDC Corporation (AMDC) for $16.6 million, which
consisted of $13.0 million in cash and $1.6 million of our common stock paid at closing, and $2.0
million payable in cash on the first anniversary of the closing date. As part of the purchase price
allocation, we recorded $4.9 million in identifiable intangible assets and $12.2 million in
goodwill. We assumed certain liabilities aggregating $1.1 million including deferred revenue and
acquisition costs related to exiting an office lease acquired as part of the acquisition. AMDC
provided strategy and implementation consulting services in relation to the development of hospital
and healthcare facilities. We acquired AMDC to strengthen our healthcare business and leverage our
construction consulting capabilities. AMDC was included in the North American Business Consulting
Services segment and included 23 consulting professionals at the time of acquisition.
We acquired other businesses during the six months ended June 30, 2007 for an aggregate
purchase price of approximately $7.8 million. As part of the purchase price allocations for these
acquisitions, we recorded $3.9 million in identifiable intangible assets and $4.7 million in
goodwill, which included $1.5 million of deferred income taxes. These acquisitions included 25
consulting professionals, most of whom were located in Canada.
All of our business acquisitions described above have been accounted for by the purchase
method of accounting for business combinations and, accordingly, the results of operations have
been included in the consolidated financial statements since the
dates of the acquisition.
Pro Forma Information
The following table summarizes certain supplemental unaudited pro forma financial information
which was prepared as if the acquisitions noted above had occurred as of the beginning of the
periods presented. The unaudited pro forma financial information was prepared for comparative
purposes only and does not purport to be indicative of what would have occurred had the
acquisitions been made at that time or of results which may occur in the future.
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|
For the three months ended |
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For the six months ended |
|
|
June 30, |
|
June 30, |
|
|
2008 |
|
2007 |
|
2008 |
|
2007 |
Total revenues |
|
$ |
215,829 |
|
|
$ |
212,008 |
|
|
$ |
436,231 |
|
|
$ |
419,015 |
|
|
Net income |
|
$ |
10,271 |
|
|
$ |
11,342 |
|
|
$ |
22,043 |
|
|
$ |
22,739 |
|
Basic net income per share |
|
$ |
0.22 |
|
|
$ |
0.21 |
|
|
$ |
0.46 |
|
|
$ |
0.41 |
|
Diluted net income per share |
|
$ |
0.21 |
|
|
$ |
0.21 |
|
|
$ |
0.45 |
|
|
$ |
0.40 |
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3. Segment Information
We are organized in four operating segments North American Dispute and Investigative
Services, North American Business Consulting Services, International Consulting Operations, and
Economic Consulting Services. Economic Consulting Services segment was added as a result of our
acquisition of Chicago Partners on May 1, 2008 (see note 2). These segments are predominately
defined by their services and geographic markets. The business is managed and resources allocated
on the basis of the four operating segments.
The North American Dispute and Investigative Services segment provides a wide range of
services to clients facing the challenges of disputes, litigation, forensic investigation,
discovery, and regulatory compliance. The clients of this segment are principally law firms,
corporate general counsels, and corporate boards.
The North American Business Consulting Services segment provides strategic, operational,
financial, regulatory, and technical management consulting services to clients. Services are sold
principally through vertical industry practices. The clients are principally C suite and
corporate management, government entities, and law firms.
The International Consulting Operations segment provides a mix of dispute and business
consulting services to clients predominately outside North America.
The Economic Consulting Services segment provides economic and financial analyses of legal and
business issues principally for law firms, corporations and government agencies.
In accordance with the disclosure requirements of SFAS No. 131, Disclosures about Segments of
an Enterprise and Related Information, we identified the above four operating segments as
reportable segments.
Segment information for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 has been
summarized and is presented in the table below (shown in thousands). Transactions between segments
have been eliminated.
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For the three months ended |
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For the six months ended |
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June 30, |
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June 30, |
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2008 |
|
|
2007 |
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|
2008 |
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|
2007 |
|
Total revenues: |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
North American Dispute and Investigative Services |
|
$ |
88,602 |
|
|
$ |
80,754 |
|
|
$ |
179,604 |
|
|
$ |
157,481 |
|
North American Business Consulting Services |
|
|
92,045 |
|
|
|
94,399 |
|
|
|
188,386 |
|
|
|
189,578 |
|
International Consulting Operations |
|
|
23,098 |
|
|
|
14,480 |
|
|
|
42,894 |
|
|
|
25,864 |
|
Economic Consulting Services |
|
|
7,663 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
7,663 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total revenues |
|
$ |
211,408 |
|
|
$ |
189,633 |
|
|
$ |
418,547 |
|
|
$ |
372,923 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Operating profit: |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
North American Dispute and Investigative Services |
|
$ |
33,753 |
|
|
$ |
30,910 |
|
|
$ |
68,776 |
|
|
$ |
62,054 |
|
North American Business Consulting Services |
|
|
33,993 |
|
|
|
30,072 |
|
|
|
67,323 |
|
|
|
61,105 |
|
International Consulting Operations |
|
|
8,179 |
|
|
|
7,216 |
|
|
|
13,562 |
|
|
|
11,399 |
|
Economic Consulting Services |
|
|
2,948 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,948 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total combined segment operating profit |
|
|
78,873 |
|
|
|
68,198 |
|
|
|
152,609 |
|
|
|
134,558 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Segment reconciliation to income before income taxes: |
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|
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Unallocated: |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
General and administrative expenses |
|
|
41,071 |
|
|
|
34,144 |
|
|
|
79,084 |
|
|
|
68,547 |
|
Depreciation expense |
|
|
4,381 |
|
|
|
3,995 |
|
|
|
8,546 |
|
|
|
7,716 |
|
Amortization expense |
|
|
4,597 |
|
|
|
3,784 |
|
|
|
8,824 |
|
|
|
7,420 |
|
Long term compensation expense related to
consulting personnel (including share based
compensation) |
|
|
3,340 |
|
|
|
4,397 |
|
|
|
5,855 |
|
|
|
7,153 |
|
Other operating costs |
|
|
2,575 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
4,093 |
|
|
|
1,277 |
|
Other expense, net |
|
|
5,325 |
|
|
|
2,208 |
|
|
|
9,660 |
|
|
|
3,059 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total unallocated expenses, net |
|
|
61,289 |
|
|
|
48,528 |
|
|
|
116,062 |
|
|
|
95,172 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Income before income taxes |
|
$ |
17,584 |
|
|
$ |
19,670 |
|
|
$ |
36,547 |
|
|
$ |
39,386 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The other operating costs recorded during the three and six months ended June 30, 2008 and
2007 were not allocated to segment operating costs (see note 12).
The information presented does not necessarily reflect the results of segment operations that
would have occurred had the segments been stand-alone businesses. Certain unallocated expense
amounts, related to specific reporting segments, have been excluded from the segment operating
profit to be consistent with the information used by management to evaluate segment performance. We
record accounts receivable and goodwill and intangible assets on a segment basis. Other balance
sheet amounts are not maintained on a segment basis.
Total assets by segment were as follows (shown in thousands):
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 30, |
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
North American Dispute and Investigative Services |
|
$ |
331,593 |
|
|
$ |
325,426 |
|
North American Business Consulting Services |
|
|
241,237 |
|
|
|
246,656 |
|
International Consulting Operations |
|
|
111,530 |
|
|
|
106,058 |
|
Economic Consulting Services |
|
|
71,754 |
|
|
|
|
|
Unallocated assets |
|
|
115,757 |
|
|
|
100,557 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total assets |
|
$ |
871,871 |
|
|
$ |
778,697 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Note 4. Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill and other intangible assets consisted of (shown in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 30, |
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
Goodwill |
|
$ |
488,768 |
|
|
$ |
436,193 |
|
Lessaccumulated amortization |
|
|
(5,425 |
) |
|
|
(5,425 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Goodwill, net |
|
|
483,343 |
|
|
|
430,768 |
|
Intangible assets: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Client lists and relationships |
|
|
67,259 |
|
|
|
65,705 |
|
Non-compete agreements |
|
|
21,219 |
|
|
|
21,082 |
|
Other |
|
|
18,920 |
|
|
|
16,840 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Intangible assets, at cost |
|
|
107,398 |
|
|
|
103,627 |
|
Lessaccumulated amortization |
|
|
(54,495 |
) |
|
|
(45,872 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Intangible assets, net |
|
|
52,903 |
|
|
|
57,755 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Goodwill and intangible assets, net |
|
$ |
536,246 |
|
|
$ |
488,523 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
In accordance with SFAS No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, we are required to
perform an annual goodwill impairment test. During the second quarter of 2008, we completed an
annual impairment test for our goodwill balances as of May 31, 2008. There was no indication of
impairment based on our analysis. We reviewed the net book values and estimated useful lives by
class of our intangible assets and considered facts and circumstances that could be an indication
of impairment. As of June 30, 2008, there was no indication of impairment related to our intangible
assets. Our intangible assets have estimated useful lives which range up to nine years. We will
amortize the remaining net book values of intangible assets over their remaining useful lives. At
June 30, 2008, the weighted average remaining life for our intangible assets was 4.7 years.
The changes in carrying values of goodwill and intangible assets during the six months ended
June 30, 2008 and 2007 are as follows (shown in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the six months ended June 30, |
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Beginning of periodGoodwill, net |
|
$ |
430,768 |
|
|
$ |
359,705 |
|
Goodwill acquired during the period |
|
|
60,581 |
|
|
|
38,260 |
|
Adjustments to goodwill |
|
|
(6,905 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Foreign currency translation goodwill |
|
|
(1,101 |
) |
|
|
5,121 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
End of periodGoodwill, net |
|
$ |
483,343 |
|
|
$ |
403,086 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Beginning of periodIntangible assets, net |
|
$ |
57,755 |
|
|
$ |
38,416 |
|
Intangible assets acquired during the period |
|
|
4,312 |
|
|
|
16,336 |
|
Foreign currency translationintangible
assets, net |
|
|
(340 |
) |
|
|
1,757 |
|
Less amortization expense |
|
|
(8,824 |
) |
|
|
(7,420 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
End of periodIntangible assets, net |
|
$ |
52,903 |
|
|
$ |
49,089 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
We have allocated the purchase price of the Chicago Partners acquisition, including amounts
assigned to goodwill and intangible assets, and made estimates of their related useful lives. The
amounts assigned to intangible assets for the businesses acquired include non-compete agreements,
client lists and relationships, backlog revenue and a trade name.
During the quarter ended March 31, 2008, we recorded a reduction to goodwill and a related
reduction to paid-in-capital of $6.8 million to reflect a discount for lack of marketability on
common stock with transfer restrictions issued in connection with acquisition purchase agreements.
The fair value of the discount for lack of marketability was determined using a protective put
approach that considered entity-specific assumptions, including the duration of the transfer
restriction
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periods for the share issuances and applicable volatility of our common stock for those
periods. In addition, we recorded a reduction to goodwill and a related reduction to deferred
income taxes of $0.5 million to reflect the tax impact of such adjustments. Also, we recorded $0.4
million of goodwill related to purchase price adjustments of certain 2007 acquisitions.
As
of June 30, 2008, goodwill and intangible assets, net of
amortization, was $233.7 million
for North American Dispute and Investigative Services, $166.6 million for North American Business
Consulting Services, $79.3 million for International Consulting
Operations and $56.6 million for
Economic Consulting Services.
Below is the estimated annual aggregate amortization expense of intangible assets for each of
the five succeeding years and thereafter from December 31, 2007, based on intangible assets
recorded at June 30, 2008, and includes $8.8 million recorded in the six months ended June 30, 2008
(shown in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
Year ending December 31, |
|
Amount |
|
2008 |
|
$ |
16,876 |
|
2009 |
|
|
14,318 |
|
2010 |
|
|
10,231 |
|
2011 |
|
|
9,148 |
|
2012 |
|
|
5,500 |
|
Thereafter |
|
|
5,654 |
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
61,727 |
|
|
|
|
|
Note 5. Net Income per Share (EPS)
Basic net income per share (EPS) is computed by dividing net income by the number of basic
shares. Basic shares are the total of the common stock outstanding and the equivalent shares from
obligations presumed payable in common stock, both weighted for the average days outstanding for
the period. Basic shares exclude the dilutive effect of common stock that could potentially be
issued due to the exercise of stock options, vesting of restricted shares, or satisfaction of
necessary conditions for contingently issuable shares. Diluted EPS is computed by dividing net
income by the number of diluted shares, which are the total of the basic shares outstanding and all
potentially issuable shares, based on the weighted average days outstanding for the period.
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, the components of basic and diluted
shares (shown in thousands) (based on the weighted average days outstanding for the periods) are as
follows:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the three months ended |
|
|
For the six months ended |
|
|
|
June 30, |
|
|
June 30, |
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
Common stock outstanding |
|
|
46,413 |
|
|
|
52,143 |
|
|
|
46,201 |
|
|
|
53,180 |
|
Business combination obligations payable in a fixed number of shares |
|
|
98 |
|
|
|
289 |
|
|
|
104 |
|
|
|
305 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic shares |
|
|
46,511 |
|
|
|
52,432 |
|
|
|
46,305 |
|
|
|
53,485 |
|
Employee stock options |
|
|
500 |
|
|
|
649 |
|
|
|
471 |
|
|
|
651 |
|
Restricted shares and stock units |
|
|
417 |
|
|
|
787 |
|
|
|
319 |
|
|
|
643 |
|
Business combination obligations payable in a fixed dollar amount of shares |
|
|
824 |
|
|
|
115 |
|
|
|
450 |
|
|
|
138 |
|
Contingently issuable shares |
|
|
5 |
|
|
|
143 |
|
|
|
3 |
|
|
|
100 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Diluted shares |
|
|
48,257 |
|
|
|
54,126 |
|
|
|
47,548 |
|
|
|
55,017 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the three months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, we had outstanding stock options for
approximately 318,000 and 300,000 shares, respectively, which were excluded from the computation of
diluted shares. For the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, we had outstanding stock options
for approximately 400,000 and 300,000 shares, respectively, which were excluded from the
computation of diluted shares. The shares were excluded from the diluted share computation because
these shares had exercise prices greater than the average market price and the impact of including
these options in the diluted share calculation would have been antidilutive.
In connection with certain business acquisitions, we are obligated to issue a certain number
of shares of our common stock. Obligations to issue a fixed number of shares are included in the
basic earnings per share calculation. Obligations to issue a fixed dollar amount of shares where
the number of shares is based on the trading price of our shares at the time of issuance are
included in the diluted earnings per share calculation.
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In accordance with SFAS No. 128, Earnings per Share, we use the treasury stock method to
calculate the dilutive effect of our common stock equivalents should they vest. The exercise of
stock options or vesting of restricted shares and restricted stock unit shares triggers excess tax
benefits or tax deficiencies that reduce or increase the dilutive effect of such shares being
issued. The excess tax benefits or deficiencies are based on the difference between the market
price of our common stock on the date the equity award is exercised or vested and the cumulative
compensation cost of the stock options, restricted shares and restricted stock units. These excess
tax benefits are recorded as a component of additional paid-in capital in the accompanying
consolidated balance sheets and as a component of financing cash flows in the accompanying
consolidated statements of cash flows.
Note 6. Stockholders Equity
The following summarizes the activity of stockholders equity during the six months ended
June 30, 2008 (shown in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Dollars |
|
|
Shares |
|
Stockholders equity at January 1, 2008 |
|
$ |
342,753 |
|
|
|
45,800 |
|
Comprehensive income |
|
|
19,484 |
|
|
|
|
|
Stock issued in acquisition-related transactions |
|
|
892 |
|
|
|
124 |
|
Fair value adjustment of shares issued in acquisitions |
|
|
(6,844 |
) |
|
|
|
|
Cash proceeds from employee stock option exercises and employee
stock purchases |
|
|
4,078 |
|
|
|
340 |
|
Net settlement of employee taxes on the vesting of restricted stock |
|
|
(888 |
) |
|
|
(51 |
) |
Tax benefits on stock options exercised and restricted stock
vested, net of deficiencies |
|
|
243 |
|
|
|
|
|
Vesting of
restricted stock |
|
|
|
|
|
|
321 |
|
Amortization
of restricted stock awards |
|
|
5,746 |
|
|
|
|
|
Amortization of stock option awards |
|
|
360 |
|
|
|
|
|
Fair value adjustment for variable accounting awards |
|
|
120 |
|
|
|
|
|
Discount given on employee stock purchase transactions through our
Employee Stock Purchase Plan |
|
|
593 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Stockholders equity at June 30, 2008 |
|
$ |
366,537 |
|
|
|
46,534 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Note 7. Share-based Compensation Expense
Share-based Compensation Expense
Total share-based compensation expense consisted of the following (shown in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three months ended |
|
|
Six months ended |
|
|
|
June 30, |
|
|
June 30, |
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
Amortization of restricted stock awards |
|
$ |
2,573 |
|
|
$ |
4,784 |
|
|
$ |
5,746 |
|
|
$ |
7,076 |
|
Amortization of stock option awards |
|
|
174 |
|
|
|
225 |
|
|
|
360 |
|
|
|
399 |
|
Fair value adjustment for variable accounting awards |
|
|
13 |
|
|
|
(29 |
) |
|
|
120 |
|
|
|
(26 |
) |
Discount given on employee stock purchase
transactions through our Employee Stock Purchase
Plan |
|
|
284 |
|
|
|
247 |
|
|
|
593 |
|
|
|
638 |
|
Other share-based compensation expense |
|
|
|
|
|
|
220 |
|
|
|
(242 |
) |
|
|
623 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total share-based compensation expense |
|
$ |
3,044 |
|
|
$ |
5,447 |
|
|
$ |
6,577 |
|
|
$ |
8,710 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Share-based compensation expense attributable to consultants was included in cost of services
before reimbursable expenses. Share-based compensation expense attributable to corporate management
and support personnel was included in general and administrative expenses. The following table
shows the amounts attributable to each category:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Three months ended |
|
|
Six months ended |
|
|
|
June 30, |
|
|
June 30, |
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
Cost of services |
|
$ |
2,399 |
|
|
$ |
4,397 |
|
|
$ |
4,914 |
|
|
$ |
7,153 |
|
General and administrative expenses |
|
|
645 |
|
|
|
1,050 |
|
|
|
1,663 |
|
|
|
1,557 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total share-based compensation expense |
|
$ |
3,044 |
|
|
$ |
5,447 |
|
|
$ |
6,577 |
|
|
$ |
8,710 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Restricted Stock Outstanding
As of June 30, 2008, we had 1.9 million restricted stock awards and equivalent units
outstanding at a weighted average measurement price of $19.45 per share. The measurement price is
the market price of our common stock at the date of grant of the restricted stock awards and
equivalent units. The restricted stock and equivalent units were granted out of our long-term
incentive plan.
The following table summarizes restricted stock activity for the six months ended June 30,
2008 and 2007:
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted |
|
|
|
Number |
|
|
average |
|
|
Number |
|
|
average |
|
|
|
of shares |
|
|
measurement |
|
|
of shares |
|
|
measurement |
|
|
|
(000s) |
|
|
date price |
|
|
(000s) |
|
|
date price |
|
Restricted stock outstanding at beginning of the period |
|
|
2,264 |
|
|
$ |
19.45 |
|
|
|
1,963 |
|
|
$ |
19.07 |
|
Granted |
|
|
66 |
|
|
|
19.32 |
|
|
|
2,037 |
|
|
|
18.70 |
|
Vested |
|
|
(321 |
) |
|
|
20.45 |
|
|
|
(412 |
) |
|
|
19.02 |
|
Forfeited |
|
|
(157 |
) |
|
|
20.04 |
|
|
|
(186 |
) |
|
|
18.86 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Restricted stock outstanding at end of the period |
|
|
1,852 |
|
|
$ |
19.45 |
|
|
|
3,402 |
|
|
$ |
18.87 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
As of June 30, 2008, we had $24.0 million of total compensation costs related to the
outstanding or unvested restricted stock that have not been recognized as share-based compensation
expense. The compensation costs will be recognized as expense over the remaining vesting periods.
The weighted-average remaining vesting period is approximately three years.
During the six months ended June 30, 2007, we issued 2.0 million shares of restricted stock
related to annual bonus incentive compensation, performance incentive initiatives, and recruiting
efforts. During the first quarter of 2007, as part of the annual bonus incentive compensation, we
granted approximately 310,000 shares of restricted stock, in lieu of cash bonus, to our employees.
We also granted approximately 110,000 shares of restricted stock to our employees as a match for
the annual bonus received in shares of restricted stock in lieu of cash. These shares vest in three
equal installments over 18 months from the grant dates. Also on March 13, 2007 and April 30, 2007,
we issued 1.2 million shares of restricted stock, with an aggregate market value of $22.6 million
based on the market value of our common stock price at the grant date, to key senior consultants
and senior management as part of an incentive program. The restricted stock awards will vest seven
years from the grant date, with the opportunity for accelerated vesting over five years based upon
the achievement of certain targets related to our consolidated operating performance. The
compensation associated with these awards is being recognized over five years through 2012. We
review the likelihood of required performance achievements on a periodic basis and will adjust
compensation expense on a prospective basis to reflect any change in estimate to properly reflect
compensation expense over the remaining balance of the service or performance period. As of June
30, 2008, approximately 0.9 million of these restricted stock awards remain outstanding and no
shares have vested.
During the first quarter of 2008, the compensation committee of the board of directors
suspended, for 2008, the policy to grant shares of the restricted stock in lieu of cash bonus to
our employees. Accordingly, 2007 bonus incentive compensation was paid in cash.
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Note 8. Supplemental Consolidated Balance Sheet Information
Accounts Receivable:
The components of accounts receivable were as follows (shown in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 30, |
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
Billed amounts |
|
$ |
177,689 |
|
|
$ |
150,792 |
|
Engagements in process |
|
|
62,512 |
|
|
|
51,498 |
|
Allowance for doubtful accounts |
|
|
(20,333 |
) |
|
|
(12,674 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Accounts receivable net |
|
$ |
219,868 |
|
|
$ |
189,616 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Receivables attributable to engagements in process represent balances for services that have
been performed and earned but have not been billed to the client. Billings are generally done on a
monthly basis for the prior months services. The increase in the allowance for doubtful accounts
receivable was primarily attributable to the impact of recent disruptions in the financial markets
on certain clients. Most impacted are our clients served by our financial services industry
practice which had accounts receivable billed amounts outstanding of $10.6 million at June 30,
2008. Our allowance for doubtful accounts receivable is based on historical experience and
management judgment and may change based on market conditions or specific client circumstances.
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
The
components of prepaid expenses and other current assets were as
follows (shown in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 30, |
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
Notes receivable current |
|
$ |
4,108 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
Other
prepaid expenses and other current assets |
|
|
12,963 |
|
|
|
11,827 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Prepaid expenses and other current assets |
|
$ |
17,071 |
|
|
$ |
11,827 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other assets
The
components of other assets were as
follows (shown in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 30, |
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
Notes receivable long-term |
|
$ |
14,549 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
Other assets |
|
|
5,318 |
|
|
|
6,928 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other assets |
|
$ |
19,867 |
|
|
$ |
6,928 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
During 2008, we issued unsecured forgivable loans with terms of four to five years aggregating
$19.5 million to certain senior consultants. The loans were issued to retain and motivate
highly-skilled professionals. The principal amount and accrued interest is expected to be forgiven
by us over the term of the loans, so long as the professionals continue employment and comply with
certain contractual requirements. Certain events such as death or disability, termination by us
for cause or voluntarily by the employee will result in earlier repayment of any unforgiven loan
amounts. The expense associated with the forgiveness of the principal amount of the loan is
recorded as compensation expense over the service period which is consistent with the term of the
loans. The accrued interest is calculated based on the loans effective interest rate
(approximating 5.25 percent per year) and is recorded as interest income. The forgiveness of such accrued
interest is recorded as compensation expense.
15
Property and Equipment:
Property and equipment were as follows (shown in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 30, |
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
Furniture, fixtures and equipment |
|
$ |
56,238 |
|
|
$ |
52,994 |
|
Software |
|
|
21,762 |
|
|
|
20,754 |
|
Leasehold improvements |
|
|
39,975 |
|
|
|
39,510 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
117,975 |
|
|
|
113,258 |
|
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization |
|
|
(68,502 |
) |
|
|
(58,571 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Property and equipment, net |
|
$ |
49,473 |
|
|
$ |
54,687 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Other Current Liabilities:
The components of other current liabilities were as follows (shown in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 30, |
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
Deferred business acquisition obligations |
|
$ |
12,781 |
|
|
$ |
5,132 |
|
Deferred revenue |
|
|
16,024 |
|
|
|
16,521 |
|
Deferred rent |
|
|
1,995 |
|
|
|
2,136 |
|
Commitments on abandoned real estate |
|
|
2,321 |
|
|
|
3,445 |
|
Other liabilities |
|
|
5,973 |
|
|
|
5,315 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total other current liabilities |
|
$ |
39,094 |
|
|
$ |
32,549 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The deferred business acquisition obligations of $12.8 million at June 30, 2008 consisted of
cash obligations and obligations to issue a fixed dollar amount of shares of our common stock. The
liability amounts for deferred business acquisition obligations have been discounted to net present
value. Included in the $12.8 million balance of deferred business acquisition obligations at June
30, 2008 were obligations totaling $12.0 million, which will be settled by the issuances of shares
of our common stock. The number of shares to be issued will be based on the trading price of our
common stock for a period of time prior to the issuance dates.
Other Non-Current Liabilities:
The components of other non-current liabilities were as follows (shown in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 30, |
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
Deferred business acquisition obligations |
|
$ |
10,049 |
|
|
$ |
465 |
|
Deferred rent |
|
|
11,353 |
|
|
|
10,873 |
|
Commitments on abandoned real estate |
|
|
2,754 |
|
|
|
1,767 |
|
Interest rate swap liability |
|
|
5,833 |
|
|
|
6,030 |
|
Other non-current liabilities |
|
|
2,000 |
|
|
|
820 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total other non-current liabilities |
|
$ |
31,989 |
|
|
$ |
19,955 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The deferred business acquisition obligations of $10.0 million at June 30, 2008 will be
settled by the issuances of shares of our common stock and have been discounted to net present
value. The number of shares to be issued will be based on the trading price of our common stock for
a period of time prior to the issuance dates. The long-term portion of deferred rent is primarily
rent allowances on lease arrangements for our office facilities that expire at various dates
through 2017. See discussion of the interest rate swap liability in Note 10, Comprehensive Income.
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Notes PayableCurrent and Non-Current
As of June 30, 2008, as part of the purchase price agreements for acquired businesses, we had
$11.2 million in notes payable, which included $6.3 million of obligations due within one year
subsequent to June 30, 2008. The notes bear interest at annual interest rates of 5.7 percent to 7.1
percent. As of June 30, 2008, accrued interest on the notes payable was $36,000, primarily relating
to the note related to the acquisition of HP3.
Current notes payable were as follows (shown in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 30, |
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
Note related to the HP3 acquisition |
|
$ |
1,000 |
|
|
$ |
1,000 |
|
Note related to the Abros acquisition |
|
|
499 |
|
|
|
499 |
|
Note related to the Troika acquisition |
|
|
4,844 |
|
|
|
4,849 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total current notes payable |
|
$ |
6,343 |
|
|
$ |
6,348 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Non-current notes payable were as follows (shown in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
June 30, |
|
|
December 31, |
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
Note related to the Abros acquisition |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
499 |
|
Note related to the Troika acquisition |
|
|
4,844 |
|
|
|
4,849 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total non-current notes payable |
|
$ |
4,844 |
|
|
$ |
5,348 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Note 9. Supplemental Consolidated Cash Flow Information
Non-Cash Transactions
During the six months ended June 30, 2008, as part of the purchase price agreements for
acquired businesses during the period, we entered into commitments to pay $21.0 million of deferred
purchase price obligations relating to our Chicago Partners acquisition (see Note 2).
Other Information
Total interest paid during the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 was $10.2 million and
$2.9 million, respectively. Total income taxes paid were $17.2 million and $15.2 million during the
six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively.
Note 10. Comprehensive Income
Comprehensive income consists of net income, foreign currency translation adjustments and the
unrealized gain or loss on our interest rate swap agreement as follows (shown in thousands):
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the three months ended |
|
|
For the six months ended |
|
|
|
June 30, |
|
|
June 30, |
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
Net income |
|
$ |
9,986 |
|
|
$ |
11,350 |
|
|
$ |
20,892 |
|
|
$ |
22,687 |
|
Foreign currency translation adjustment |
|
|
406 |
|
|
|
4,467 |
|
|
|
(1,521 |
) |
|
|
4,644 |
|
Unrealized
net gain on interest rate derivative, net of tax |
|
|
2,709 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
113 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Comprehensive income |
|
$ |
13,101 |
|
|
$ |
15,817 |
|
|
$ |
19,484 |
|
|
$ |
27,331 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
On July 2, 2007, we entered into an interest rate swap agreement with a bank for a notional
value of $165.0 million through June 30, 2010. This agreement effectively fixed our London
Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) base rate for $165.0 million of our indebtedness at a rate of
5.30 percent during this period. We expect the interest rate derivative to be highly effective against
changes in cash flows related to changes in interest rates and have recorded the derivative as a
hedge. As a result, gains or losses related to fluctuations in the fair value of the interest rate
derivative are recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income and reclassified
into interest expense as the variable interest expense on our indebtedness is recorded. There was
no ineffectiveness related to this hedge for the six months ended June 30, 2008. As of June 30,
2008, we had a $5.8 million liability related to this interest rate derivative and we recorded a
$0.1 million unrealized gain, net of tax of $0.1 million, to accumulated other
comprehensive income for the six months ended June 30, 2008.
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As of June 30, 2008, accumulated other comprehensive income is comprised of foreign currency
translation gains of $8.0 million and an unrealized net loss on interest rate swap of $3.3 million.
In September 2006, the FASB issued Statement No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (SFAS 157).
SFAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in accordance with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, and expands disclosures about fair
value measurements. We adopted SFAS 157 during the first quarter of 2008 and the implementation did
not have a material impact on our financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows. We
have deferred the adoption of SFAS No. 157 with respect to non-financial assets and liabilities in
accordance with the provisions of FSP FAS 157-2, Effective Date of FASB Statement No. 157. Items
in this classification include goodwill, and intangible assets with indefinite lives.
SFAS 157 defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to
transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date
(exit price). SFAS 157 classifies the inputs used to measure fair value into the following
hierarchy:
|
|
|
Level 1
|
|
Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities |
|
Level 2
|
|
Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities, or |
|
|
|
Unadjusted quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, or |
|
|
|
Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability |
|
Level 3
|
|
Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability |
We endeavor to utilize the best available information in measuring fair value. Financial
assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is
significant to the fair value measurement. Our interest rate swap liability was valued using
counterparty quotations in over-the counter markets. As such, these derivative instruments are
classified within level 2.
Note 11. Bank Borrowings
As of June 30, 2008, we maintained a bank borrowing credit agreement (the Credit Agreement)
consisting of a $275 million revolving line of credit with the option to increase to $375.0 million
(Revolving Credit Facility) and a $225.0 million unsecured term loan facility (Term Loan
Facility). Borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility are payable in May 2012. The Credit
Agreement provides for borrowings in multiple currencies including US Dollars, Canadian Dollars, UK
Pound Sterling and Euro. As of June 30, 2008, we had aggregate borrowings of $309.0 million
compared to $256.6 million as of December 31, 2007.
At our option borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility and the Term Loan Facility bear
interest, in general, based on a variable rate equal to an applicable base rate or LIBOR, in each
case plus an applicable margin. For LIBOR loans, the applicable margin will vary depending upon our
consolidated leverage ratio (the ratio of total funded debt to adjusted EBITDA) and whether the
loan is made under the Term Loan Facility or Revolving Credit Facility. As of June 30, 2008, the
applicable margins on LIBOR loans under the Term Loan Facility and Revolving Credit Facility were
1.25% and 1.0%, respectively. As of June 30, 2008, the applicable margins for base rate loans under
the Term Loan Facility and Revolving Credit Facility were 0.25% and zero, respectively. For LIBOR
loans, the applicable margin will vary between 0.50% to 1.75% depending upon our performance and
financial condition. For the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, our average borrowing rates
under the Credit Agreement were 6.6% and 7.4%, respectively.
The Credit Agreement also includes certain financial covenants, including covenants that
require that we maintain a consolidated leverage ratio of not greater than 3.25:1, and a
consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio (the ratio of the sum of adjusted EBITDA and rental
expense to the sum of cash interest expense and rental expense) of not less than 2.0:1. At June 30,
2008, under the definitions in the Credit Agreement, our consolidated leverage ratio was 2.4 and
our consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio was 3.2. In addition to the financial covenants, the
Credit Agreement contains customary affirmative and negative covenants and is subject to customary
exceptions. These covenants will limit our ability to incur liens or other encumbrances or make
investments, incur indebtedness, enter into mergers, consolidations and asset sales, pay dividends
or other distributions, change the nature of our business and engage in transactions with
affiliates. We were in compliance with the terms of the Credit Agreement as of June 30, 2008 and
December 31, 2007.
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Note 12. Other Operating Costs
Other operating costs for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 consisted of
the following (shown in thousands):
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the three months ended |
|
|
For the six months ended |
|
|
|
June 30, |
|
|
June 30, |
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
|
2008 |
|
|
2007 |
|
Separation costs and severance |
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
1,277 |
|
Adjustments to office closures
obligations, discounted and net of
expected sublease income |
|
|
1,955 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2,105 |
|
|
|
|
|
Write down of leasehold improvements |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
500 |
|
|
|
|
|
Accelerated depreciation on
leasehold improvements due to
expected office closures |
|
|
620 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1,488 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total other operating costs |
|
$ |
2,575 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
$ |
4,093 |
|
|
$ |
1,277 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
During the third and fourth quarters of 2007, we initiated a real estate program to eliminate
duplicate facilities, and consolidate and close certain offices. During the three and six months
ended June 30, 2008, we recorded office closure related costs which consisted of adjustments to
office closure obligations, the write down of leasehold improvements and accelerated depreciation
on leasehold improvements in offices to be abandoned. We continue to monitor our estimates for
office closure obligations and related expected sublease income. Such estimates are subject to
market conditions and may be adjusted in the future periods as necessary. The office closure
obligations have been discounted to net present value. We expect to pay $2.3 million in cash of
these obligations during the next twelve months.
We expect to record additional restructuring charges for real estate lease terminations as
other initiatives are completed throughout 2008 and 2009.
During the three months ended March 31, 2007, we recorded $1.3 of million realignment costs
which consisted of separation costs and severance.
The current and non-current liability activity related to the above are as follows:
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Office |
|
|
|
|
Space |
|
Workforce |
|
|
Reductions |
|
Reductions |
Charges to operations during the year ended December 31, 2007
|
|
|
$ 6,750 |
|
|
|
$ 7,288 |
|
Utilized during the year ended December 31, 2007
|
|
|
(1,538 |
) |
|
|
(6,089 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at December 31, 2007
|
|
|
5,212 |
|
|
|
1,199 |
|
Charges to operations during the quarter ended March 31, 2008
|
|
|
650 |
|
|
|
|
|
Utilized during the quarter ended March 31, 2008
|
|
|
(1,636 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at March 31, 2008
|
|
|
4,226 |
|
|
|
1,199 |
|
Charges to operations during the quarter ended June 30, 2008
|
|
|
1,955 |
|
|
|
|
|
Utilized during the quarter ended June 30, 2008
|
|
|
(1,106 |
) |
|
|
(1,199 |
) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Balance at June 30, 2008
|
|
|
$ 5,075 |
|
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Office space reduction is not allocated to our individual business segments. As of June 30,
2008 had we allocated cumulative amounts relating to workforce reduction costs recorded in 2007 and
2008 to our segments we would have recorded $2.6 million to our North American Dispute and
Investigative Services segment, $2.9 million to our North American Business Consulting Services
segment, zero to our International Consulting Operations segment,
and zero to our Economic Consulting Services segment.
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Item 2.
NAVIGANT CONSULTING, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF
FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Statements included in this Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations, which are not historical in nature, are intended to be, and are hereby
identified as forward-looking statements for purposes of the Private Securities Litigation Reform
Act of 1995. Such statements appear in a number of places in this report, including, without
limitation, Item 2, Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations. When used in this report, the words anticipate, believe, intend, estimate,
expect, and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. We
caution readers that there may be events in the future that we are not able to accurately predict
or control and the information contained in the forward-looking statements is inherently uncertain
and subject to a number of risks that could cause actual results to differ materially from those
indicated in the forward-looking statements including, without limitation: the success of our
organizational changes; risks inherent in international operations, including foreign currency
fluctuations; pace, timing and integration of acquisitions; management of professional staff,
including dependence on key personnel, recruiting, attrition and the ability to successfully
integrate new consultants into our practices; utilization rates; dependence on the expansion of and
the increase in our service offerings and staff; conflicts of interest; potential loss of clients;
risks inherent with litigation; significant client assignments; professional liability; potential
legislative and regulatory changes; and general economic conditions. Further information on these
and other potential factors that could affect our financial results is included in our Annual
Report on Form 10-K and prior filings with the SEC under the Risk Factors sections and elsewhere
in those filings. We cannot guarantee any future results, levels of activity, performance or
achievement and we undertake no obligation to update any of our forward-looking statements.
Overview
We are a specialized independent consulting firm providing dispute, investigative, financial,
operational and business advisory, risk management and regulatory advisory, and transaction
advisory solution services to government agencies, legal counsel and large companies facing the
challenges of uncertainty, risk, distress and significant change. We focus on industries undergoing
substantial regulatory or structural change and on the issues driving these transformations.
Our revenues, margins and profits are generally not materially impacted by macro economic
business trends, although a long term decline in the U.S. economy would likely impact our business.
Examples of impacting events that may affect us are natural disasters, legislative and regulatory
changes, capital market disruptions, crises in the energy, healthcare, financial services,
insurance and other industries, and significant client specific events.
We derive our revenues from fees and reimbursable expenses for professional services. A
majority of our revenues are generated under hourly or daily rates billed on a time and expense
basis. Clients are typically invoiced on a monthly basis, with revenue recognized as the services
are provided. There are also client engagements where we are paid a fixed amount for our services,
often referred to as fixed fee billings. This may be one single amount covering the whole
engagement or several amounts for various phases or functions. From time to time, we earn
incremental revenues, in addition to hourly or fixed fee billings, which are contingent on the
attainment of certain contractual milestones or objectives. Such incremental revenues may cause
variations in quarterly revenues and operating results if all other revenues and expenses during
the quarters remain the same.
Our most significant expense is cost of services before reimbursable expenses, which generally
relates to costs associated with generating revenues, and includes consultant compensation and
benefits, sales and marketing expenses, and the direct costs of recruiting and training the
consulting staff. Consultant compensation consists of salaries, incentive compensation, stock
compensation and benefits. Our most significant overhead expenses are administrative compensation
and benefits and office related expenses. Administrative compensation includes payroll costs,
incentive compensation, stock compensation and benefits for corporate management and administrative
personnel, which are used to indirectly support client projects. Office related expenses primarily
consist of rent for our primary offices.
Critical Accounting Policies
The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect amounts reported therein. We base our estimates on historical experience
and on various assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results
of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of
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assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. Actual results may
differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions. We believe the following
critical accounting policies affect our more significant judgments and estimates used in the
preparation of our consolidated financial statements:
Revenue Recognition
We recognize revenues as the related professional services are provided. In connection with
recording revenues, estimates and assumptions are required in determining the expected conversion
of the revenues to cash. We may provide multiple services under the terms of an arrangement. There
are also client engagements where we are paid a fixed amount for our services. The recording of
these fixed revenue amounts requires us to make an estimate of the total amount of work to be
performed and revenues are then recognized as efforts are expended based on (i) objectively
determinable output measures, (ii) input measures if output measures are not reliable, or (iii) the
straight-line method over the term of the arrangement. From time to time, we also earn incremental
revenues. These incremental revenue amounts are generally contingent on a specific event and the
incremental revenues are recognized when the contingencies are resolved. Any taxes assessed on
revenues relating to services provided to our clients are recorded on a net basis.
Accounts Receivable Realization
We maintain allowances for doubtful accounts for estimated losses resulting from our review
and assessment of our clients ability to make required payments, and the estimated realization, in
cash, by us of amounts due from our clients. If our clients financial condition were to
deteriorate, resulting in an impairment of their ability to make payments, additional allowances
might be required.
Goodwill and Intangible Assets
Goodwill represents the difference between the purchase price of acquired companies and the
related fair value of the net assets acquired, which is accounted for by the purchase method of
accounting. We test goodwill and intangible assets annually for impairment. This annual test is
performed in the second quarter of each year by comparing the financial statement carrying value of
each reporting unit to its fair value. We also review long-lived assets, including identifiable
intangible assets and goodwill, for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate
that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Our impairment testing and reviews may
be impacted by, among other things, our expected operating performance, ability to retain key
personnel, changes in operating segments and competitive environment.
Considerable management judgment is required to estimate future cash flows. Assumptions used
in our impairment evaluations, such as forecasted growth rates and cost of capital, are consistent
with internal projections and operating plans. We did not recognize any impairment charges for
goodwill, indefinite-lived intangible assets or identifiable intangible assets subject to
amortization during the periods presented.
Intangible assets consist of identifiable intangibles other than goodwill. Identifiable
intangible assets other than goodwill include customer lists and relationships, employee
non-compete agreements, employee training methodology and materials, backlog revenue and trade
names. Intangible assets, other than goodwill, are amortized based on the period of consumption,
ranging up to nine years.
Share-Based Payments
We recognize the cost resulting from all share-based compensation arrangements, such as our
stock option and restricted stock plans, in the financial statements based on their fair value.
Management judgment is required in order to (i) estimate the fair value of certain share based
payments, (ii) determine expected attribution period and (iii) assess expected future forfeitures.
We treat our employee stock purchase plan as compensatory and record the purchase discount from
market price of stock purchases by employees as share-based compensation expense.
Income Taxes
We account for deferred income taxes utilizing Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No.
109, Accounting for Income Taxes (SFAS 109), as amended. SFAS 109 requires application of an
asset and liability method, whereby deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized based on the
tax effects of temporary differences between the financial statements and the tax bases of assets
and liabilities, as measured by current enacted tax rates. When appropriate, in accordance with
SFAS 109, we evaluate the need for a valuation allowance to reduce deferred tax assets.
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We account for uncertainty in income taxes utilizing the Financial Accounting Standards
Boards Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes an interpretation of
FAS Statement No. 109 (FIN 48). This interpretation clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in
income taxes recognized in an entitys financial statements in accordance with SFAS 109. It
prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for financial statement disclosure of
tax positions taken or expected to be taken. This interpretation also provides guidance on
derecognition, classification, interest and penalties, accounting in interim periods, and
disclosures. The application of FIN 48 requires judgment related to the uncertainty in income taxes
and could impact our effective tax rate.
Other Operating Costs
We recorded expense and related liabilities associated with the office closings and excess
space reductions associated with duplicate facilities and certain offices. The expense consisted of
rent obligations for the offices, net of expected sublease income, and the write down and
accelerated depreciation of leasehold improvements reflecting the change in the estimated useful
life of our abandoned offices. The expected sublease income is subject to market conditions and may
be adjusted in future periods as necessary. The office closure obligations have been discounted to
net present value.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS 161, Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging
Activities (SFAS 161) which amends and expands the disclosure requirements of SFAS 133 to
provide an enhanced understanding of an entitys use of derivative instruments, how they are
accounted for under SFAS 133 and their effect on the entitys financial position, financial
performance and cash flows. The provisions of SFAS 161 are effective as of the beginning of our
2009 fiscal year. We are currently evaluating the impact of adopting SFAS 161 on our financial
statements.
In September 2006, the FASB issued Statement No. 157, Fair Value Measurements (SFAS 157).
SFAS 157 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in accordance with
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States, and expands disclosures about fair
value measurements. We adopted SFAS 157 during the first quarter of 2008 and the implementation did
not have a material impact on our financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows. We
have deferred the adoption of SFAS No. 157 with respect to non-financial assets and liabilities in
accordance with the provisions of FSP FAS 157-2, Effective Date of FASB Statement No. 157. Items
in this classification include goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite lives.
In February 2007, the FASB issued Statement No. 159, The Fair Value Option for Financial
Assets and Financial Liabilities (SFAS 159). SFAS 159 allows entities the option to measure
eligible financial instruments at fair value as of specified dates. Such election, which may be
applied on an instrument by instrument basis, is typically irrevocable once elected. SFAS 159 is
effective for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. We adopted SFAS 159 during the first
quarter of 2008 and did not apply such election to any of our assets or liabilities.
In December 2007, the FASB issued Statement No. 141(R), Business Combinations (SFAS
141(R)). SFAS 141(R) establishes principles and requirements for how an acquirer recognizes and
measures in its financial statements the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, and
any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree and recognizes and measures the goodwill acquired in
the business combination or a gain from a bargain purchase. SFAS 141(R) also sets forth the
disclosures required to be made in the financial statements to evaluate the nature and financial
effects of the business combination. SFAS 141(R) applies prospectively to business combinations for
which the acquisition date is on or after the beginning of the first annual reporting period
beginning on or after December 15, 2008. Accordingly, SFAS 141(R) will be applied by us to business
combinations occurring on or after January 1, 2009.
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Results of Operations
2008 compared to 2007 For the three and six month periods ended June 30
Our operations are organized in four operating segments North American Dispute and
Investigative Services, North American Business Consulting Services, International Consulting
Operations and Economic Consulting Services. These segments are predominately defined by their
services and geographic markets. The business is managed and resources allocated on the basis of
the four operating segments.
The following table summarizes for comparative purposes certain financial and statistical data
for our four segments for the three and six months ended June 30 2008 and 2007, (dollar amounts are
thousands, except bill rate).
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
For the three months ended |
|
|
|
|
|
For the six months ended |
|
|
|
|
June 30, |
|
% Increase |
|
June 30, |
|
% Increase |
|
|
2008 |
|
2007 |
|
(Decrease) |
|
2008 |
|
2007 |
|
(Decrease) |
Revenues before reimbursements |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
North American Dispute and Investigative
Services |
|
$ |
79,305 |
|
|
$ |
74,565 |
|
|
|
6.4 |
% |
|
$ |
163,128 |
|
|
$ |
146,095 |
|
|
|
11.7 |
% |
North American Business Consulting Services |
|
|
82,030 |
|
|
|
81,553 |
|
|
|
0.6 |
% |
|
|
165,498 |
|
|
|
165,346 |
|
|
|
0.1 |
% |
International Consulting Operations |
|
|
20,701 |
|
|
|
13,532 |
|
|
|
53.0 |
% |
|
|
37,704 |
|
|
|
23,047 |
|
|
|
63.6 |
% |
Economic Consulting Services |
|
|
7,349 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
7,349 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total revenues before reimbursements |
|
$ |
189,385 |
|
|
$ |
169,650 |
|
|
|
11.6 |
% |
|
$ |
373,679 |
|
|
$ |
334,488 |
|
|
|
11.7 |
% |
|
|
|
Total Revenues |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
North American Dispute and Investigative
Services |
|
$ |
88,602 |
|
|
$ |
80,754 |
|
|
|
9.7 |
% |
|
$ |
179,604 |
|
|
$ |
157,481 |
|
|
|
14.0 |
% |
North American Business Consulting Services |
|
|
92,045 |
|
|
|
94,399 |
|
|
|
(2.5 |
%) |
|
|
188,386 |
|
|
|
189,578 |
|
|
|
(0.6 |
%) |
International Consulting Operations |
|
|
23,098 |
|
|
|
14,480 |
|
|
|
59.5 |
% |
|
|
42,894 |
|
|
|
25,864 |
|
|
|
65.8 |
% |
Economic Consulting Services |
|
|
7,663 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
7,663 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total revenues |
|
$ |
211,408 |
|
|
$ |
189,633 |
|
|
|
11.5 |
% |
|
$ |
418,547 |
|
|
$ |
372,923 |
|
|
|
12.2 |
% |
|
|
|
Average Full Time Equivalent (FTE) consultants |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
North American Dispute and Investigative
Services |
|
|
762 |
|
|
|
790 |
|
|
|
(3.5 |
%) |
|
|
779 |
|
|
|
791 |
|
|
|
(1.5 |
%) |
North American Business Consulting Services |
|
|
914 |
|
|
|
1,003 |
|
|
|
(8.9 |
%) |
|
|
927 |
|
|
|
1,028 |
|
|
|
(9.8 |
%) |
International Consulting Operations |
|
|
185 |
|
|
|
97 |
|
|
|
90.7 |
% |
|
|
181 |
|
|
|
93 |
|
|
|
94.6 |
% |
Economic Consulting Services |
|
|
55 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
28 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
|
1,916 |
|
|
|
1,890 |
|
|
|
1.4 |
% |
|
|
1,915 |
|
|
|
1,912 |
|
|
|
0.2 |
% |
|
|
|
Average Utilization rates based on 1,850 hours |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
North American Dispute and Investigative
Services |
|
|
77 |
% |
|
|
76 |
% |
|
|
1.3 |
% |
|
|
81 |
% |
|
|
77 |
% |
|
|
5.2 |
% |
North American Business Consulting Services |
|
|
80 |
% |
|
|
76 |
% |
|
|
5.3 |
% |
|
|
82 |
% |
|
|
77 |
% |
|
|
6.5 |
% |
International Consulting Operations |
|
|
76 |
% |
|
|
85 |
% |
|
|
(10.6 |
%) |
|
|
74 |
% |
|
|
86 |
% |
|
|
(14.0 |
%) |
Economic Consulting Services |
|
|
88 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
88 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
|
79 |
% |
|
|
77 |
% |
|
|
2.6 |
% |
|
|
81 |
% |
|
|
78 |
% |
|
|
3.8 |
% |
|
|
|
Bill Rate (1) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
North American Dispute and Investigative
Services |
|
$ |
299 |
|
|
$ |
276 |
|
|
|
8.3 |
% |
|
$ |
296 |
|
|
$ |
270 |
|
|
|
9.6 |
% |
North American Business Consulting Services |
|
$ |
227 |
|
|
$ |
203 |
|
|
|
11.8 |
% |
|
$ |
220 |
|
|
$ |
202 |
|
|
|
8.9 |
% |
International Consulting Operations |
|
$ |
294 |
|
|
$ |
251 |
|
|
|
17.1 |
% |
|
$ |
293 |
|
|
$ |
254 |
|
|
|
15.4 |
% |
Economic Consulting Services |
|
$ |
319 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
319 |
|
|
$ |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
$ |
266 |
|
|
$ |
236 |
|
|
|
12.7 |
% |
|
$ |
260 |
|
|
$ |
233 |
|
|
|
11.6 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) |
|
Excludes the impact of performance based fees. |
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Revenues before Reimbursements. Most revenues before reimbursements are earned from
consultants fee revenues that are primarily a function of billable hours, bill rates and
consultant headcount. For both the three and six months ended June 30, 2008 revenues before
reimbursements increased 12 percent compared to the same periods in 2007.
Revenues before reimbursements for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008 increased over
the corresponding periods in 2007 mainly due to the combination of recent acquisitions, increases
in bill rate and increased utilization. The headcount remained relatively constant between periods
and, excluding the impact of acquisitions, decreased from the prior year. The consultant
utilization rates were 79 percent and 81 percent for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008,
respectively, compared to 77 percent and 78 percent for the corresponding periods in 2007. The
decreased headcount and increased utilization reflected, in part, our realignment efforts in recent
quarters. We calculate our utilization rate assuming a 1,850 hour base.
North American Dispute and Investigative Services. Total revenues for this segment increased
10 percent and 14 percent for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008, respectively, over the
corresponding periods in 2007. The increase was mainly a result of 8 percent and 10 percent
increased bill rates and 1 percent and 5 percent increases in utilization for the three and six
months ended June 30, 2008, respectively, over the corresponding periods in 2007.
North American Business Consulting Services. Total revenues for this segment decreased by 3
percent and 1 percent for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008, respectively, over the
corresponding periods in 2007. Assuming acquisitions made during 2007 operated at historic run
rates, they contributed approximately 2 percentage points of the increase in revenue for the three
and six months ended June 30, 2008. Utilization increased 5 percent and 7 percent and bill rates
increased 12 percent and 9 percent during the three and six months ended June 30, 2008,
respectively, over the corresponding periods in 2007. The bill rate increase was attributable to
rate increases and a higher mix of more senior consultants. Reimbursable expenses decreased due to
use of fewer outside consultants.
International Consulting Operations. Total revenues for this segment increased 60 percent and
66 percent for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008, respectively, over the corresponding
periods in 2007 due to our 2007 acquisitions.
Economic Consulting Services. This segment commenced operations with our acquisition of
Chicago Partners on May 1, 2008.
Cost of Services before Reimbursable Expenses. Cost of services before reimbursable expenses
were $113.9 million and $226.9 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008,
respectively, compared to $105.8 million and $207.1 million for the corresponding periods in 2007,
which represented increases in costs of services before reimbursable expenses of 8 percent and 10
percent, respectively.
Cost of services before reimbursable expenses increased primarily because of higher consultant
compensation and benefits, which was primarily attributable to enhanced performance and favorable
results in 2008 compared to 2007. As a percentage of revenues before reimbursements, costs of
services before reimbursable expenses were 60 percent and 61 percent for the three and six months
ended June 30, 2008, respectively, compared to 62 percent in both the three and six months ended June 30, 2007.
Cost of services before reimbursable expenses includes amounts related to consultant incentive
compensation. Incentive compensation is structured to reward consultants based on the achieved
business performance and under a compensation methodology as approved by our management and the
compensation committee of our board of directors. The amount of expense recorded for consultant
incentive compensation during the three and six months ended June 30, 2008 was higher than the
corresponding periods in 2007 primarily as a result of the improved operating performance. In
addition, we entered into long-term incentive and retention agreements during the quarter ended
June 30, 2008, the amortization of which is included in consultant compensation. Such increases in
compensation were partially offset by reduced share based compensation expense.
General and Administrative Expenses. General and administrative expenses include
facility-related costs, salaries and benefits of corporate management and support personnel,
allowances for doubtful accounts receivable, professional and administrative services costs and all
other support costs.
General and administrative expenses increased $6.9 million and $10.5 million, or 20 percent
and 15 percent, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008, respectively, when compared to
the corresponding periods in 2007. The increase in general and administrative expenses was the
result of an increase in allowances for doubtful accounts receivable of $5.5 million and $4.8
million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008, respectively. The increase in the
allowance for doubtful accounts receivable was primarily attributable to the impact of recent
disruptions in the financial markets on certain
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clients. Most impacted are our clients served by our financial services industry practice
which had accounts receivable billed amounts outstanding of $10.6 million at June 30, 2008. Our
allowance for doubtful accounts receivable is based on historical experience and management
judgment and may change based on market conditions or specific client circumstances. In addition,
we incurred incremental overhead costs related to professional fees including legal and information
technology costs. General and administrative expenses were 22 and 21 percent of revenues before
reimbursements for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008, respectively, compared to 20
percent for each of the corresponding periods in 2007.
Other
Operating Costs. During the three and six months ended
June 30, 2008, we recorded $2.6 million and $4.1 million, respectively, of office closure related costs which consisted of adjustments to
office closure obligations, the write down of leasehold improvements and accelerated depreciation
on leasehold improvements in offices to be abandoned. During the six months ended June 30, 2007, we
recorded $1.3 million of realignment costs, which consisted of separation costs and severance. We
continue to monitor our estimates for office closure obligations and related expected sublease
income. Such estimates are subject to market conditions and may be adjusted in the future periods
as necessary.
Amortization Expense. Amortization expense includes primarily the amortization of intangible
assets such as customer lists and relationships, and non-compete agreements related to certain
business acquisitions.
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2008, amortization expense was $4.6 million and
$8.8 million, respectively, compared to $3.8 million and $7.4 million for the corresponding periods
in 2007. The increase in amortization of intangible assets was primarily related to acquisitions
made during 2007 and 2008.
Interest Expense. Interest expense includes interest on borrowed amounts under our Credit
Agreement, amortization of debt refinancing costs, and accretion of interest related to deferred
purchase price obligations.
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2008, interest expense was $5.6 million and $10.2
million, respectively, compared to $2.5 million and $3.4 million for the corresponding periods in
2007. The increase in interest expense was related to the increase in borrowings under our Credit
Agreement. We increased borrowings to finance certain acquisitions and, in June 2007, to purchase
shares of our common stock.
Income tax expense. The effective income tax rate for the three and six months ended June 30,
2008 was 43 percent compared to 42 percent for both the three and six months ended June 30, 2007.
The slight increase in effective income tax rate was primarily attributable to an increased mix of
income earned in higher tax jurisdictions.
Human Capital Resources
Our human capital resources include consulting professionals and administrative and management
personnel. As a result of both recruiting activities and business acquisitions, we have a diverse
pool of consultants and administrative support staff with various skills and experience. Recent
acquisitions have broadened our international presence. The following table shows the employee data
for the periods presented:
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For the three months ended |
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For the six months ended |
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June 30, |
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June 30, |
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2008 |
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2007 |
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2008 |
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2007 |
Number of FTE consultants as of June 30 |
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|
1,928 |
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|
|
1,907 |
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|
|
1,928 |
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|
|
1,907 |
|
Average number of FTE consultants |
|
|
1,916 |
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|
|
1,890 |
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|
|
1,915 |
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|
|
1,912 |
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Average utilization of consultants,
based on industry standard of 1,850
hours |
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79 |
% |
|
|
77 |
% |
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|
81 |
% |
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|
78 |
% |
Number of administrative and
management personnel as of June 30 |
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585 |
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|
|
568 |
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|
|
585 |
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|
|
568 |
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The number of FTE consultants is adjusted for part-time status and takes into consideration
hiring and attrition during the periods. The increase during 2008 compared to the prior year
reflects our business acquisitions and recruiting efforts, partially offset by recent realignment
efforts.
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Liquidity and Capital Resources
Summary
We had $10.3 million in cash and cash equivalents at June 30, 2008, compared to $11.7 million
at December 31, 2007. Our cash equivalents were primarily limited to fully pledged commercial paper
or securities (rated A or better), with maturity dates of 90 days or less. As of June 30, 2008 we
had total bank debt outstanding of $309.0 million under our Credit Agreement compared to $256.6
million as of December 31, 2007.
We calculate accounts receivable days sales outstanding (DSO) by dividing the accounts
receivable balance, net of deferred revenue credits, at the end of the quarter, by daily revenues.
Daily revenues are calculated by dividing quarterly revenues by 90 days, approximately equal to the
number of days in a quarter. In calculating the DSO for June 30, 2008, we included a full quarter
of pro forma revenue from Chicago Partners. Calculated as such, DSO was 85 days at June 30, 2008
compared to 77 days at December 31, 2007 and 87 days at June 30, 2007.
Operating Activities
Net cash used by operating activities was $0.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008
compared to net cash provided by operating activities of $10.9 million for the six months ended
June 30, 2007. The decrease in net cash from operating activities was primarily associated with the
issuance of certain unsecured forgivable loans to retain and motivate highly skilled senior
consultants aggregating $19.5 million, partially offset by a lower increase in our investment in
accounts receivable.
Investing Activities
Net cash used in investing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2008 was $58.0
million, compared to $55.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007. During the six months
ended June 30, 2008 we paid $50.0 million for the cash portion of the purchase price for Chicago
Partners payable at closing. During the same period in 2007, we spent $37.9 million for various
acquisitions (see note 2). The decrease in purchases of property and equipment of
approximately $10.5 million reflects reduced investment in leasehold improvements.
Financing Activities
Net cash provided by financing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2008 was $57.2
million, compared to $52.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2007. During the six months
ended June 30, 2008, we had net borrowings of $52.5 million primarily to finance the cash
consideration for our acquisition of Chicago Partners. During the second quarter of 2007, we had
net cash proceeds of $40.9 million primarily from the Revolving Credit Facility and $225.0 million
from the Term Loan Facility, of which $218.4 million was used to purchase shares of our common
stock.
Debt, Commitments and Capital
As of June 30, 2008, we maintained the Credit Agreement consisting of the Revolving Credit
Facility of $275.0 million with the option to increase to $375.0 million and the Term Loan Facility
of $225.0 million consisting of unsecured term loans. Borrowings under the Revolving Credit
Facility are payable in May 2012. The Credit Agreement provides for borrowings in multiple
currencies including US Dollars, Canadian Dollars, UK Pound Sterling and Euro. As of June 30, 2008,
we had aggregate borrowings of $309.0 million compared to $256.6 million as of December 31, 2007.
At our option borrowings under the Revolving Credit Facility and the Term Loan Facility bear
interest, in general, based on a variable rate equal to an applicable base rate or LIBOR, in each
case plus an applicable margin. For LIBOR loans, the applicable margin will vary depending upon our
consolidated leverage ratio (the ratio of total funded debt to adjusted EBITDA) and whether the
loan is made under the Term Loan Facility or Revolving Credit Facility. As of June 30, 2008, the
applicable margins on LIBOR loans under the Term Loan Facility and Revolving Credit Facility were
1.25% and 1.0%, respectively. As of June 30, 2008, the applicable margins for base rate loans under
the Term Loan Facility and Revolving Credit Facility were 0.25% and zero, respectively. For LIBOR
loans, the applicable margin will vary between 0.50% to 1.75% depending upon our performance and
financial condition. For the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, our average borrowing rates
under the Credit Agreement were 6.6% and 7.4%, respectively.
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The Credit Agreement also includes certain financial covenants, including covenants that
require that we maintain a consolidated leverage ratio of not greater than 3.25:1 and a
consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio (the ratio of the sum of adjusted EBITDA and rental
expense to the sum of cash interest expense and rental expense) of not less than 2.0:1. At June 30,
2008, under the definitions in the Credit Agreement, our consolidated leverage ratio was 2.4 and
our consolidated fixed charge coverage ratio was 3.2. In addition to the financial covenants, the
Credit Agreement contains customary affirmative and negative covenants and is subject to customary
exceptions. These covenants will limit our ability to incur liens or other encumbrances or make
investments, incur indebtedness, enter into mergers, consolidations and asset sales, pay dividends
or other distributions, change the nature of our business and engage in transactions with
affiliates. We were in compliance with the terms of the Credit Agreement as of June 30, 2008 and
December 31, 2007.
As of June 30, 2008, we had total commitments of $475.7 million, which included $24.7 million
in deferred business acquisition obligations, payable in cash and common stock, notes payable of
$11.2 million, debt of $309.0 million, and $130.8 million in lease commitments. As of June 30,
2008, we had no significant commitments for capital expenditures.
The following table shows the components of significant commitments as of June 30, 2008 and
the scheduled years of payments (shown in thousands):
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From July 1, |
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2008 to |
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December 31, |
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Contractual Obligations |
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Total |
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2008 |
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2009 to 2010 |
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2011 to 2012 |
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Thereafter |
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Deferred purchase price obligations |
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$ |
24,683 |
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|
$ |
8,398 |
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$ |
11,406 |
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$ |
4,879 |
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$ |
|
|
Notes payable |
|
|
11,187 |
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|
5,844 |
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|
5,343 |
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|
|
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Line of credit |
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|
86,287 |
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|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
86,287 |
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|
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Bank debt |
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|
222,750 |
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|
1,125 |
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14,625 |
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207,000 |
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Lease commitments |
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130,775 |
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13,011 |
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46,172 |
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36,037 |
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35,555 |
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Total |
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$ |
475,682 |
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$ |
28,378 |
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$ |
77,546 |
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$ |
334,203 |
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$ |
35,555 |
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We may pay up to $27.0 million
of additional purchase consideration based on the Chicago
Partners business achieving certain post-closing performance targets during the periods from
closing to December 31, 2008 and calendar years 2009, 2010 and 2011. If earned, the additional
purchase consideration would be payable 75 percent in cash and 25 percent in our common stock. The
additional purchase price payments, if any, will be payable in April of the year following the year
such performance targets are attained.
We do not expect to significantly increase or reduce our reserve for uncertain tax positions
during the next twelve months.
We believe that our current cash and cash equivalents, the future cash flows from operations
and our Credit Agreement will provide adequate cash to fund anticipated short-term and long-term
cash needs from normal operations. In the event we make significant cash expenditures in the future
for major acquisitions or other non-operating activities, we might need additional debt or equity
financing, as appropriate.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We do not maintain any off-balance sheet arrangements, transactions, obligations or other
relationships with unconsolidated entities that would be expected to have a material current or
future impact on our financial condition or results of operations.
Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Our primary exposure to market risks relates to changes in interest rates associated with our
borrowings under the line of credit, and our investment portfolio, classified as cash equivalents.
Our general investment policy is to limit the risk of principal loss by limiting market and credit
risks.
At June 30, 2008, our investments were primarily limited to A rated securities, with
maturity dates of 90 days or less. These financial instruments are subject to interest rate risk
and will decline in value if interest rates rise. Because of the short periods to maturity of these
instruments, an increase in interest rates would not have a material effect on our financial
position or operating results.
On July 2, 2007, we entered into an interest rate swap agreement with a bank for a notional
value of $165.0 million through June 30, 2010. This agreement effectively fixed our LIBOR base rate
for $165.0 million of our indebtedness at a rate
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of
5.30 percent during this period. We expect the interest rate derivative to be highly effective
against changes in cash flows related to changes in interest rates and have recorded the derivative
as a hedge. As a result, gains or losses related to fluctuations in fair value of the interest rate
derivative are recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income and reclassified
into interest expense as the variable interest expense on our indebtedness is recorded. There was
no ineffectiveness related to this hedge for the six months ended June 30, 2008. As of June 30,
2008, we had a $5.8 million liability related to this interest rate derivative and we recorded a
$0.1 million unrealized gain, net of tax of $0.1 million, to accumulated other
comprehensive income for the six months ended June 30, 2008.
Other than the deferred purchase price obligations, notes payable, borrowings under the Credit
Agreement, and the $165.0 million interest rate swap agreement, we did not have, at June 30, 2008,
any other short-term debt, long-term debt, interest rate derivatives, forward exchange agreements,
firmly committed foreign currency sales transactions or derivative commodity instruments.
Our market risk associated with the Credit Agreement relates to changes in interest rates. As
of June 30, 2008, borrowings under the Credit Agreement bore interest, in general, based on a
variable rate equal to an applicable base rate (equal to the higher of a reference prime rate or
one half of one percent above the federal funds rate) or LIBOR, in each case plus an applicable
margin. Based on borrowings under the Credit Agreement at June 30, 2008, each quarter point change
in market interest rates would result in approximately a $0.4 million change in annual interest
expense, after considering the impact of our interest rate swap agreement entered into on July 2,
2007.
We operate in foreign countries, which exposes us to market risk associated with foreign
currency exchange rate fluctuations. At June 30, 2008, we had net assets of approximately $86.3
million with a functional currency of the United Kingdom Pounds Sterling and $33.2 million with a
functional currency of the Canadian Dollar related to our operations in the United Kingdom and
Canada, respectively.
Item 4. Controls and Procedures
Under the supervision of our management, including our principal executive officer and
principal financial officer, we evaluated the effectiveness of the design of our disclosure
controls and procedures as of June 30, 2008. Based on that evaluation, the principal executive
officer and principal financial officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures were
effective.
We maintain disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(e))
that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed or
submitted under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time
frames specified in the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, and that such information
is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive officer and
principal financial officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required
disclosure. In designing and evaluating the disclosure controls and procedures, management
recognized that controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only
reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives.
During
the six months ended June 30, 2008, there has not been any changes in our internal
control over financial reporting that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to
materially affect our internal control over financial reporting as defined in Exchange Act Rule
13a-15(f).
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PART IIOTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
From time to time we are party to various lawsuits and claims in the ordinary course of
business. While the outcome of those lawsuits or claims cannot be predicted with certainty, we do
not believe that any of those lawsuits or claims will have a material adverse effect on us.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
During the six months ended June 30, 2008, we issued the following unregistered securities:
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Purchaser or |
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Assets |
Date |
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Securities |
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Consideration (a) |
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Claimed (b) |
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Recipient |
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Purchased |
January 24, 2008
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Common Stock
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14,866 |
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Section 4(2)
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Tedd Avey & Associates Ltd.
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(c) |
January 31, 2008
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Common Stock
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8,159 |
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Section 4(2)
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Devito Consulting, Inc
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(d) |
February 8, 2008
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Common Stock
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100,539 |
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Section 4(2)
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Casas, Benjamin & White, LLC
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(d) |
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(a) |
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Does not take into account additional cash or other consideration paid or payable as a part
of the transactions. |
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(b) |
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The shares of common stock were issued to accredited investors without registration in
private placements in reliance on the exemption from registration under Section 4(2) of the
Securities Act. |
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(c) |
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Shares represent deferred payment consideration of the purchase agreement to purchase
substantially all of the equity interests of the entity and, as such, these shares were issued
to the owner(s) of the entity. |
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(d) |
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Shares represent deferred payment consideration of the purchase agreement to purchase
substantially all of the assets of the recipient. |
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
Our 2008 Annual Meeting of Shareholders was held on April 29, 2008.
Two nominees, Mr. William M. Goodyear and Ms. Valerie B. Jarrett, were elected as Directors to
the board of directors for a term expiring at the Annual Meeting of Stockholders in 2011. The vote
for Mr. Goodyear was 40,828,439 shares for and 2,410,505 shares to withhold authority. The vote for
Ms. Jarrett was 39,331,659 shares for and 2,907,285 shares to withhold authority. Messrs. Thompson,
Skinner, Gildehaus and Ponds terms as Director continued.
KPMG LLP was ratified as our independent accountants for the year 2008. The vote for such
ratification was 42,879,377 shares for, 405,728 shares to withhold authority and 7,400 shares
abstained.
Item 6. Exhibits-
The following exhibits are filed with the Form 10-Q:
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Exhibit 2.1
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Purchase and Sale Agreement dated as of April 18, 2008 (Pursuant to Item 601(b)(2) of
Regulation S-K, the schedules and exhibits to this agreement are omitted but will be
provided supplementally to the Commission upon request) (incorporated by reference from
our Current Report on Form 8-K dated April 18, 2008). |
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Exhibit 10.1
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First Amendment of the Navigant Consulting, Inc. 2005 Long Term Incentive Plan, as
amended, effective as of April 22, 2008 (incorporated by reference from our Current
Report on Form 8-K dated April 18, 2008). |
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Exhibit 31.1
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Rule 13a14(a) Certification of the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. |
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Exhibit 31.2
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Rule 13a14(a) Certification of the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. |
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Exhibit 32.1
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-
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Section 1350 Certification |
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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 thereunto duly authorized.
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Navigant Consulting, Inc.
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By: |
/s/ WILLIAM M. GOODYEAR
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William M. Goodyear |
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Chairman and Chief Executive Officer |
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By: |
/s/ SCOTT J. KRENZ
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Scott J. Krenz |
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Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
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Date: August 1, 2008
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