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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
(Mark One)
x
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2017
 
OR
 
o
TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
 
Commission file number: 000-20540
 
ON ASSIGNMENT, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Delaware
 
95-4023433
 
(State of Incorporation)
 
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
 
 
 
26745 Malibu Hills Road, Calabasas, CA
 
91301
 
(Address of principal executive offices)
 
(Zip Code)
 
 
 

(818) 878-7900
(Registrant's 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. xYes o No 
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files).  xYes o No 
  
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.
 
Large accelerated filer x
Accelerated filer o
Non-accelerated filer o
Smaller reporting company o
 
Emerging growth company o
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o
 
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
 o Yes x No 
 
At August 3, 2017, the total number of outstanding shares of the Company’s Common Stock ($0.01 par value) was 52,804,935.

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ON ASSIGNMENT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

INDEX

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 



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PART I - FINANCIAL INFORMATION


Item 1 — Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)


ON ASSIGNMENT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)
(Dollars in thousands, except share amounts)
 
June 30,
2017
 
December 31,
2016
ASSETS
 
 
 
Current assets:
 
 
 
Cash and cash equivalents
$
18,963

 
$
27,044

Accounts receivable, net of allowance of $8,809 and $8,093, respectively
417,267

 
386,858

Prepaid expenses and income taxes
8,761

 
6,331

Workers' compensation receivable
14,572

 
14,001

Other current assets
3,117

 
3,290

Total current assets
462,680

 
437,524

Property and equipment, net
59,800

 
56,942

Goodwill
875,431

 
873,513

Identifiable intangible assets, net
361,540

 
377,730

Other non-current assets
7,193

 
6,958

Total assets
$
1,766,644

 
$
1,752,667

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
 
 
 
Current liabilities:
 
 
 
Accounts payable
$
6,314

 
$
6,266

Accrued payroll and contract professional pay
118,115

 
111,596

Workers’ compensation loss reserves
16,686

 
15,784

Income taxes payable
13,328

 
1,260

Other current liabilities
23,934

 
27,593

Total current liabilities
178,377

 
162,499

Long-term debt
579,782

 
640,355

Deferred income tax liabilities
74,366

 
74,282

Other long-term liabilities
6,757

 
6,592

Total liabilities
839,282

 
883,728

Commitments and contingencies (Note 5)


 


Stockholders’ equity:
 
 
 
Preferred stock, $0.01 par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued

 

Common stock, $0.01 par value, 75,000,000 shares authorized, 52,840,567
 and 52,716,388 issued and outstanding at June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively
528

 
527

Paid-in capital
569,646

 
562,862

Retained earnings
363,366

 
315,573

Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(6,178
)
 
(10,023
)
Total stockholders’ equity
927,362

 
868,939

Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
$
1,766,644

 
$
1,752,667

 


See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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ON ASSIGNMENT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED)
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
June 30,
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
Revenues
$
653,313

 
$
608,088

 
$
1,279,841

 
$
1,190,128

Costs of services
440,376

 
406,002

 
868,760

 
800,260

Gross profit
212,937

 
202,086

 
411,081

 
389,868

Selling, general and administrative expenses
145,177

 
141,350

 
291,249

 
281,231

Amortization of intangible assets
8,299

 
10,032

 
16,763

 
20,176

Operating income
59,461

 
50,704

 
103,069

 
88,461

Interest expense
(6,067
)
 
(7,959
)
 
(14,568
)
 
(16,984
)
Income before income taxes
53,394

 
42,745

 
88,501

 
71,477

Provision for income taxes
20,158

 
16,732

 
32,883

 
28,116

Income from continuing operations
33,236

 
26,013

 
55,618

 
43,361

Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes
(139
)
 
(9
)
 
(130
)
 
44

Net income
$
33,097

 
$
26,004

 
$
55,488

 
$
43,405

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic earnings per common share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Continuing operations
$
0.63

 
$
0.49

 
$
1.05

 
$
0.81

Discontinued operations

 

 

 

Net income
$
0.63

 
$
0.49

 
$
1.05

 
$
0.81

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Diluted earnings per common share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Continuing operations
$
0.62

 
$
0.48

 
$
1.04

 
$
0.81

Discontinued operations

 

 

 

Net income
$
0.62

 
$
0.48

 
$
1.04

 
$
0.81

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Number of shares and share equivalents used to calculate earnings per share:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Basic
52,823

 
53,422

 
52,741

 
53,284

Diluted
53,473

 
53,911

 
53,375

 
53,783

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Reconciliation of net income to comprehensive income:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net income
$
33,097

 
$
26,004

 
$
55,488

 
$
43,405

Foreign currency translation adjustment
3,143

 
(1,083
)
 
3,845

 
260

Comprehensive income
$
36,240

 
$
24,921

 
$
59,333

 
$
43,665


 See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.
 
 

 


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ON ASSIGNMENT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (UNAUDITED)
(In thousands)
 
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
2017

2016
Cash Flows from Operating Activities:
 
 
 
Net income
$
55,488

 
$
43,405

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
 
 
 
Depreciation and amortization
28,842

 
30,831

Stock-based compensation
11,561

 
13,458

Provision for doubtful accounts and billing adjustments
5,744

 
5,925

Fair value adjustment for contingent consideration

 
613

Workers’ compensation provision
1,682

 
1,062

Other
3,791

 
2,013

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
 
 
 
Accounts receivable
(35,222
)
 
(34,559
)
Prepaid expenses and income taxes
(2,343
)
 
4,862

Accounts payable
42

 
(3,180
)
Accrued payroll and contract professional pay
6,302

 
29,961

Income taxes payable
11,679

 
11,054

Workers’ compensation loss reserves
(1,351
)
 
(1,372
)
Payments of accrued earn-outs

 
(1,937
)
Other
(2,622
)
 
(2,012
)
Net cash provided by operating activities(1)
83,593

 
100,124

Cash Flows from Investing Activities:
 
 
 
Cash paid for property and equipment
(13,208
)
 
(13,909
)
Cash received from sale of discontinued operations, net

 
6,000

Other
(148
)
 
(350
)
Net cash used in investing activities
(13,356
)
 
(8,259
)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities:
 
 
 
Principal payments of long-term debt
(64,000
)
 
(72,000
)
Proceeds from long-term debt
2,000

 
7,000

Proceeds from option exercises and employee stock purchase plan
4,148

 
5,921

Payment of employment taxes related to release of restricted stock awards
(6,863
)
 
(5,266
)
Repurchase of common stock
(12,136
)
 
(2,787
)
Debt issuance or amendment costs
(2,441
)
 

Payments of accrued earn-outs

 
(13,814
)
Net cash used in financing activities(1)
(79,292
)
 
(80,946
)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
974

 
(6)

Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents
(8,081
)
 
10,913

Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Year
27,044

 
23,869

Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period
$
18,963

 
$
34,782

Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information
 
 
 
Cash paid for:
 
 
 
Income taxes
$
20,789

 
$
10,855

Interest
$
12,799

 
$
14,297

Supplemental Disclosure of Non-Cash Transactions
 
 
 
Unpaid portion of additions to property and equipment
$
2,149

 
$
574

Unsettled repurchases of common stock
$

 
$
802

__________
(1) Effective January 1, 2017, the Company adopted ASU No. 2016-09, Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718). The Company elected to present retrospectively its gross excess tax benefits as cash flows from operating activities in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows for all periods presented, which increased cash flows from operating activities and decreased cash flows from financing activities by $2.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016.
 
See notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

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ON ASSIGNMENT, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)

1. Financial Statement Presentation

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") and the rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). Certain information and note disclosures normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been condensed or omitted pursuant to those rules and regulations. The December 31, 2016 condensed consolidated balance sheet was derived from audited financial statements. The financial statements include adjustments consisting of normal recurring items, which, in the opinion of management, are necessary for a fair presentation of the financial position of On Assignment, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the "Company") and its results of operations for the interim dates and periods set forth herein. The results for any of the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full year or any other period. This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016.

2. Accounting Standards Update

In May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606), which outlines a comprehensive new revenue recognition model designed to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The Company is required to adopt the new standard on or before January 1, 2018. The Company has made significant progress in its project plan guiding its assessment of the impact and implementation of this new standard. The Company expects to complete its project in the fourth quarter of 2017.

In May 2017, the FASB issued ASU No, 2017-09, Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Scope of Modification Accounting. This ASU provides guidance on the types of changes to the terms or conditions of share-based payment awards to which an entity would be required to apply modification accounting. An entity would not apply modification accounting if the fair value, vesting conditions, and classification of the awards are the same immediately before and after the modification. The amendments in this ASU should be applied prospectively to an award modified on or after the adoption date. The Company is required to adopt the new standard on January 1, 2018, and early adoption is permitted. The Company does not expect the adoption of this standard will have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.

3. Goodwill and Identifiable Intangible Assets

The changes in the carrying amount of goodwill for six months ended June 30, 2017 and the year ended December 31, 2016 were as follows (in thousands):
 
Apex Segment
 
Oxford Segment
 
Total
Balance as of December 31, 2015
$
644,617

 
$
230,289

 
$
874,906

Translation adjustment

 
(1,393
)
 
(1,393
)
Balance as of December 31, 2016
644,617

 
228,896

 
873,513

Translation adjustment

 
1,918

 
1,918

Balance as of June 30, 2017
$
644,617

 
$
230,814

 
$
875,431

 

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Acquired intangible assets consisted of the following (in thousands):

 
 
 
As of June 30, 2017
 
As of December 31, 2016
 
Estimated Useful Life
 
Gross Carrying Amount
 
Accumulated Amortization
 
Net Carrying Amount
 
Gross Carrying Amount
 
Accumulated Amortization
 
Net Carrying Amount
Subject to amortization:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Customer relationships
2 - 10 years
 
$
196,827

 
$
108,872

 
$
87,955

 
$
196,204

 
$
98,804

 
$
97,400

Contractor relationships
2 - 5 years
 
69,820

 
55,191

 
14,629

 
69,721

 
50,528

 
19,193

Non-compete agreements
2 - 7 years
 
10,892

 
5,712

 
5,180

 
10,861

 
4,922

 
5,939

In-use software
6 years
 
18,900

 
11,241

 
7,659

 
18,900

 
9,666

 
9,234

Favorable contracts
5 years
 
900

 
563

 
337

 
900

 
453

 
447

 
 
 
297,339

 
181,579

 
115,760

 
296,586

 
164,373

 
132,213

Not subject to amortization:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Trademarks
 
 
245,780

 

 
245,780

 
245,517

 

 
245,517

Total
 
 
$
543,119

 
$
181,579

 
$
361,540

 
$
542,103

 
$
164,373

 
$
377,730



Estimated future amortization expense is as follows (in thousands): 
Remainder of 2017
$
16,110

2018
28,892

2019
22,003

2020
14,498

2021
11,816

Thereafter
22,441

 
$
115,760


4. Long-Term Debt

Long-term debt consisted of the following (in thousands):
 
June 30,
2017
 
December 31,
2016
Revolving credit facility
$

 
$

Term B loan facility
594,000

 
656,000

 
594,000

 
656,000

Unamortized deferred loan costs
(14,218
)
 
(15,645
)
 
$
579,782

 
$
640,355


In 2015, the Company entered into a $975.0 million credit facility consisting of (i) an $825.0 million seven-year term B loan facility and (ii) a $150.0 million revolving credit facility.

The facility was amended on August 5, 2016, resulting in a 25 basis points reduction in the interest rate for the term B loan facility and the Company incurred $0.9 million in third-party fees which were included in interest expense in 2016. The facility was also amended on February 21, 2017, resulting in a 50 basis points reduction in the interest rate for the term B loan facility and an increase in the borrowing capacity of the revolving credit facility from $150.0 million to $200.0 million, with the maturity date for the revolving credit facility extended from June 5, 2020 to February 21, 2022. The maturity date for the term B loan remained at June 5, 2022. The Company incurred $2.5 million in third-party fees, of which $1.9 million were included in interest expense in the six months ended June 30, 2017. The remaining fees were included in other current assets and other non-current assets and will be amortized over the term of the revolving credit facility.

Borrowings under the term B loan bear interest at LIBOR, plus 2.25 percent and borrowings under the revolving credit facility bear interest at LIBOR (or the bank’s base rate), plus 0.75 to 2.5 percent depending on leverage levels. A commitment fee of 0.25 to 0.40 percent is payable on the undrawn portion of the revolving credit facility. At June 30, 2017, the interest rate on the term B loan was 3.5 percent and there were no borrowings under the revolving credit facility.

Under terms of the credit facility, the Company is required to make minimum quarterly payments of $2.1 million and mandatory prepayments from excess cash flow and with the proceeds of asset sales, debt issuances and specified other events, subject to specified exceptions. Due to principal payments made through June 30, 2017, no additional minimum quarterly payments are required.


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The Company's obligations under the credit facility are guaranteed by substantially all of its direct and indirect domestic subsidiaries and are secured by a lien on substantially all of the Company's tangible and intangible property and by a pledge of all of the equity interests in its direct and indirect domestic subsidiaries.
The credit facility includes various restrictive covenants including the maximum ratio of consolidated funded debt to consolidated EBITDA (4.00 to 1.00 as of June 30, 2017, and steps down at regular intervals to 3.25 to 1.00 on March 31, 2019). The credit facility also contains certain customary limitations including, among other terms and conditions, the Company's ability to incur additional indebtedness, engage in mergers and acquisitions and declare dividends. At June 30, 2017, the Company had a ratio of consolidated funded debt to consolidated EBITDA of 2.04 to 1.00.

At June 30, 2017 the Company was in compliance with all of its debt covenants and had $196.0 million of borrowing available under the revolving credit facility, after excluding the unused stand-by letters of credit of $4.0 million at June 30, 2017.

5. Commitments and Contingencies

The Company has entered into various non-cancelable operating leases, primarily related to its facilities and certain office equipment used in the ordinary course of business. The Company leases two properties owned by related parties. Rent expense for these two properties was $0.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 and $0.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016.

The Company carries large retention policies for its workers’ compensation liability exposures. The workers' compensation loss reserves are based upon an actuarial study conducted by a third-party specialist. Changes in estimates, differences in estimates and actual payments for claims are recognized in the period that the estimates changed or the payments were made. The workers' compensation loss reserves were approximately $2.1 million and $1.8 million at June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively, net of anticipated insurance and indemnification recoveries of $14.6 million and $14.0 million, at June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016, respectively.

Certain employees participate in the Company’s Change in Control Severance Plan, as amended and restated on December 9, 2015, or have separate agreements that provide for certain benefits in the event of termination at the Company's convenience or following a change in control, as defined by the plan or agreement. Generally, these benefits are based on the employee’s position with the Company and include severance, continuation of health insurance and a pro rata bonus.
Legal Proceedings

The Company is involved in various legal proceedings, claims and litigation arising in the ordinary course of business. Based on the facts currently available, the Company does not believe that the disposition of matters that are pending or asserted will have a material effect on its condensed consolidated financial statements.

6. Fair Value Measurements 

The recorded values of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued expenses approximate their fair value based on their short-term nature. Long-term debt recorded in the Company’s condensed consolidated balance sheet at June 30, 2017 was $579.8 million (net of $14.2 million of unamortized deferred loan costs, see "Note 4. Long-Term Debt"). The fair value of the long-term debt at that same date was $599.9 million as determined using Level 1 inputs (quoted prices in active markets for identical liabilities) from the fair value hierarchy.

The purchase consideration of certain acquisitions included obligations to pay contingent consideration in cash if certain performance targets were met. There were no remaining contingent consideration obligations as of June 30, 2017 and December 31, 2016. The following table summarizes the changes in the balance of the contingent consideration for 2016 (in thousands):
 
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
June 30, 2016
 
June 30, 2016
Balance at beginning of period
$
(21,594
)
 
$
(20,981
)
Payments on contingent consideration
15,751

 
15,751

Fair value adjustment

 
(613
)
Balance at end of period
$
(5,843
)
 
$
(5,843
)

Certain assets and liabilities, such as goodwill and trademarks, are not measured at fair value on an ongoing basis but are subject to fair value adjustments in certain circumstances (e.g., when there is evidence of impairment). There were no fair value adjustments to non-financial assets or liabilities during 2016 and the first six months of 2017.


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7. Stockholders' Equity 

The number of shares issued upon vesting of restricted stock units, exercise of stock options and stock purchases under the Employee Stock Purchase Plan was 45,696 and 353,010 for the three and six months ended June 30, 2017, respectively.

On June 10, 2016, the Board of Directors approved a stock repurchase program, whereby the Company may repurchase up to $150.0 million of its common stock over the following two years. During the six months ended June 30, 2017, the Company repurchased 228,831 shares of its common stock at a cost of $10.1 million. All shares repurchased were retired, resulting in a reduction of $2.4 million in paid-in capital and a reduction of $7.7 million in retained earnings.

8. Earnings Per Share 

The following is a reconciliation of the shares used to compute basic and diluted earnings per share (in thousands):
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
June 30,
 
June 30,
 
2017
 
2016
 
2017
 
2016
Weighted average number of common shares outstanding used to compute basic earnings per share
52,823

 
53,422

 
52,741

 
53,284

Dilutive effect of stock-based awards
650

 
489

 
634

 
499

Number of shares used to compute diluted earnings per share
53,473

 
53,911

 
53,375

 
53,783


During the three months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, and the six months ended June 30, 2017, there were no significant share equivalents that were anti-dilutive when applying the treasury stock method. During the six months ended June 30, 2016, there were 445,036 share equivalents that were excluded from the computation of diluted earnings because they were anti-dilutive when applying the treasury stock method.

9. Income Taxes

For interim reporting periods, the Company’s provision for income taxes is calculated using its annualized estimated effective tax rate for the year. This rate is based on our estimated full-year income and the related income tax expense for each jurisdiction in which we operate. Changes in the geographical mix, permanent differences or estimated level of annual pre-tax income can impact the Company’s actual effective rate. This rate is adjusted for the effects of discrete items occurring in the quarter. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2017, there were net excess tax benefits of $0.5 million and $1.6 million, respectively, related to stock-based compensation, which are treated as discrete items.

10. Segment Reporting 

On Assignment provides services through two operating segments with each addressing different sectors of the professional staffing market with distinct business models attuned to those sectors. The Apex Segment provides a broad spectrum of technical, scientific, digital and creative professionals for contract, contract-to-hire and permanent placement positions to Fortune 1000 and mid-market clients across the United States and Canada. Businesses in this segment include Apex Systems, Apex Life Sciences and Creative Circle. The Oxford Segment provides specialized staffing, permanent placement and consulting services in select skill and geographic markets. Businesses in this segment include Oxford Global Resources, CyberCoders and Life Sciences Europe.

The Company’s management evaluates the performance of each segment primarily based on revenues, gross profit and operating income. The information in the following tables is derived directly from the internal financial reports used for corporate management purposes. The Company's management does not evaluate, manage or measure performance of segments using asset information and such information is not readily available. Accordingly, assets by reportable segment are not disclosed.

The following tables present revenues, gross profit, operating income and amortization by reportable segment (in thousands):

 
Three Months Ended
 
Three Months Ended
 
June 30, 2017
 
June 30, 2016
 
Apex
 
Oxford
 
Corporate(1)
 
Total
 
Apex
 
Oxford
 
Corporate(1)
 
Total
Revenues
$
502,455

 
$
150,858

 
$

 
$
653,313

 
$
453,723

 
$
154,365

 
$

 
$
608,088

Gross profit
150,223

 
62,714

 

 
212,937

 
138,165

 
63,921

 

 
202,086

Operating income
56,770

 
14,774

 
(12,083
)
 
59,461

 
50,190

 
13,856

 
(13,342
)
 
50,704

Amortization
7,262

 
1,037

 

 
8,299

 
8,590

 
1,442

 

 
10,032



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Six Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
June 30, 2017
 
June 30, 2016
 
Apex
 
Oxford
 
Corporate(1)
 
Total
 
Apex
 
Oxford
 
Corporate(1)
 
Total
Revenues
$
984,970

 
$
294,871

 
$

 
$
1,279,841

 
$
886,878

 
$
303,250

 
$

 
$
1,190,128

Gross profit
290,142

 
120,939

 

 
411,081

 
264,309

 
125,559

 

 
389,868

Operating income
103,663

 
23,437

 
(24,031
)
 
103,069

 
90,176

 
26,616

 
(28,331
)
 
88,461

Amortization
14,789

 
1,974

 

 
16,763

 
17,180

 
2,996

 

 
20,176


(1)
Corporate expenses primarily consist of consolidated stock-based compensation expense, compensation for corporate employees, acquisition, integration and strategic planning expenses, public company expenses and depreciation expense for corporate assets.


The following table presents revenues by type (in thousands):
 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
June 30,
 
June 30,
 
2017
 
%

2016
 
%
 
2017
 
%
 
2016
 
%
Revenues:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Assignment
$
620,014

 
94.9
%
 
$
574,323

 
94.4
%
 
$
1,214,529

 
94.9
%
 
$
1,123,875

 
94.4
%
Permanent placement
33,299

 
5.1
%
 
33,765

 
5.6
%
 
65,312

 
5.1
%
 
66,253

 
5.6
%
 
$
653,313

 
100.0
%
 
$
608,088

 
100.0
%
 
$
1,279,841

 
100.0
%
 
$
1,190,128

 
100.0
%


The Company operates internationally, with operations mainly in the United States, Europe and Canada. The following table presents revenues by geographic location (in thousands):

 
Three Months Ended
 
Six Months Ended
 
June 30,
 
June 30,
 
2017
 
%
 
2016
 
%
 
2017
 
%
 
2016
 
%
Revenues:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Domestic
$
620,682

 
95.0
%
 
$
578,165

 
95.1
%
 
$
1,216,983

 
95.1
%
 
$
1,132,603

 
95.2
%
Foreign
32,631

 
5.0
%
 
29,923

 
4.9
%
 
62,858

 
4.9
%
 
57,525

 
4.8
%
 
$
653,313

 
100.0
%
 
$
608,088

 
100.0
%
 
$
1,279,841

 
100.0
%
 
$
1,190,128

 
100.0
%

 

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Item 2 - Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
 
The information in this discussion contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). Such statements are based upon current expectations, as well as management's beliefs and assumptions and involve a high degree of risk and uncertainty. Any statements contained herein that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. Statements that include the words “believes,” “anticipates,” “plans,” “expects,” “intends,” and similar expressions that convey uncertainty of future events or outcomes are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding our anticipated financial and operating performance for future periods. Our actual results could differ materially from those discussed or suggested in the forward-looking statements herein. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, the following: (1) actual demand for our services; (2) our ability to attract, train and retain qualified staffing consultants; (3) our ability to remain competitive in obtaining and retaining clients; (4) the availability of qualified contract professionals; (5) management of our growth; (6) continued performance and improvement of our enterprise-wide information systems; (7) our ability to manage our litigation matters; (8) the successful integration of our acquired subsidiaries; (9) the successful implementation of our five-year strategic plan; and the factors described in Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016 (“2016 10-K”) under the section titled “Risk Factors.” Other factors also may contribute to the differences between our forward-looking statements and our actual results. In addition, as a result of these and other factors, our past financial performance should not be relied on as an indication of future performance. All forward-looking statements in this document are based on information available to us as of the date we file this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and we assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statement or the reasons why our actual results may differ.

OVERVIEW

On Assignment provides services through two operating segments with each addressing different sectors of the professional staffing market with distinct business models attuned to those sectors. The Apex Segment provides a broad spectrum of technical, scientific, digital and creative professionals for contract, contract-to-hire and permanent placement positions to Fortune 1000 and mid-market clients across the United States and Canada. Our businesses in this segment include Apex Systems, Apex Life Sciences and Creative Circle. The Oxford Segment provides specialized staffing, permanent placement and consulting services in select skill and geographic markets. Our businesses in this segment include Oxford Global Resources, CyberCoders and Life Sciences Europe.


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Results of Operations

CHANGES IN RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2017
COMPARED WITH THE THREE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2016
(Dollars in millions)
 
 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
 
Year-Over-Year
Growth Rates
 
 
 
2017
 
2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Revenues by segment:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Apex:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Assignment
 
$
491.3

 
$
441.4

 
 
11.3
 %
 
Permanent placement
 
11.2

 
12.3

 
 
(10.0
)%
 
 
 
502.5

 
453.7

 
 
10.7
 %
 
Oxford:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Assignment
 
128.7

 
133.0

 
 
(3.2
)%
 
Permanent placement
 
22.1

 
21.4

 
 
3.6
 %
 
 
 
150.8

 
154.4

 
 
(2.3
)%
 
Consolidated:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Assignment
 
620.0

 
574.4

 
 
8.0
 %
 
Permanent placement
 
33.3

 
33.7

 
 
(1.4
)%
 
 
 
$
653.3

 
$
608.1

 
 
7.4
 %
 
Percentage of total revenues:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Apex
 
76.9
%
 
74.6
%
 
 
 
 
Oxford
 
23.1
%
 
25.4
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
100.0
%
 
100.0
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Assignment
 
94.9
%
 
94.4
%
 
 
 
 
Permanent placement
 
5.1
%
 
5.6
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
100.0
%
 
100.0
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Domestic
 
95.0
%
 
95.1
%
 
 
 
 
Foreign
 
5.0
%
 
4.9
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
100.0
%
 
100.0
%
 
 
 
 

Revenues increased $45.2 million, or 7.4 percent year-over-year. Assignment revenues were $620.0 million for the second quarter of 2017, up 8.0 percent year-over-year and permanent placement revenues, comprised of direct hire and conversion fees, were $33.3 million, down 1.4 percent year-over-year. Permanent placement revenues accounted for 5.1 percent of total revenues, down from 5.6 percent for the second quarter of last year.

The Apex Segment accounted for 76.9 percent of consolidated revenues for the second quarter of 2017, up from 74.6 percent in the same period of last year. Its revenues were $502.5 million, up 10.7 percent year-over-year. Both Apex Systems and Creative Circle, which combined accounted for 92.4 percent of the segment’s revenues, reported double-digit revenue growth, while our Apex Life Sciences division was flat year-over-year. Revenue growth for Apex Systems was 11.9 percent for the second quarter of 2017 and reflected the continued trend of higher growth of top accounts and improved productivity from our sales consultants. Revenue growth for Creative Circle was 10.9 percent for the second quarter of 2017, down from 13.7 percent in the first quarter of 2017, primarily due to a decrease in job order flow for assignment revenues, particularly in the month of June.

The Oxford Segment accounted for 23.1 percent of consolidated revenues for the second quarter of 2017, down from 25.4 percent in the same period of last year. Its revenues were $150.8 million, down 2.3 percent year-over-year, mainly due to two large customer projects that were substantially completed in 2016. Excluding revenues from these two projects, revenues for the segment were up slightly year-over-year. Permanent placement revenues for the second quarter of 2017 were $22.1 million, or 14.7 percent of the segment's revenues, up from $21.4 million, or 13.9 percent of the segment's revenues in the same period of last year.


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Gross Profit and Gross Margins
 
 
Three Months Ended
June 30,
 
 
Year-Over-Year
Growth Rates
 
 
 
2017
 
2016
 
 
 
Gross profit:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Apex
 
$
150.3

 
$
138.1

 
 
8.7
 %
 
Oxford
 
62.7

 
64.0

 
 
(1.9
)%
 
Consolidated
 
$
213.0

 
$
202.1

 
 
5.4
 %
 
Gross margin:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Apex
 
29.9
%
 
30.5
%
 
 
 
 
Oxford
 
41.6
%
 
41.4
%
 
 
 
 
Consolidated
 
32.6
%
 
33.2
%
 
 
 
 

Gross profit is comprised of revenues less costs of services, which consist primarily of compensation for our contract professionals and assignment-related expenses. Gross profit for the second quarter of 2017 was $213.0 million, up 5.4 percent year-over-year. Gross margin was 32.6 percent, a compression of 60 basis points year-over-year primarily due to (i) a lower mix of permanent placement revenues (5.1 percent of revenues for the current quarter, down from 5.6 percent for the second quarter of 2016) and (ii) a 30 basis point compression in assignment gross margins, partially due to a higher mix of revenues from Apex Systems.

The Apex Segment accounted for 70.5 percent of consolidated gross profit for the second quarter of 2017. Its gross profit was $150.3 million, up 8.7 percent year-over-year. Gross margin for the segment was 29.9 percent, a compression of 60 basis points year-over-year related to (i) lower assignment gross margins due to the continued trend of higher growth in revenues from high volume, lower-margin accounts and (ii) a lower mix of permanent placement revenues.

The Oxford Segment accounted for 29.5 percent of consolidated gross profit for the second quarter of 2017. Its gross profit was $62.7 million, down 1.9 percent year-over-year. Gross margin for the segment was 41.6 percent, an expansion of 20 basis points year-over-year primarily resulting from a higher mix of permanent placement revenues compared with the second quarter of 2016.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
 
Selling, general and administrative ("SG&A") expenses consist primarily of compensation expense for our field operations and corporate staff, rent, information systems, marketing, telecommunications, public company expenses and other general and administrative expenses. SG&A expenses for the second quarter of 2017 were $145.2 million (22.2 percent of revenues), compared with $141.4 million (23.2 percent of revenues) in the same period of last year. The one-percentage point reduction of SG&A expenses as a percent of revenues primarily related to (i) lower growth in compensation expense for staffing consultants relative to revenue growth, and (ii) lower acquisition, integration and strategic planning expenses and stock-based compensation expense. Excluding depreciation and stock-based compensation, SG&A expenses were $133.1 million (20.4 percent of revenues), compared with $129.4 million (21.3 percent of revenues) for the second quarter of 2016.

SG&A expenses for the second quarter of 2017 included $0.7 million in acquisition, integration and strategic planning expenses compared with $1.5 million in the same period of last year. The majority of these expenses related to the integration of certain operating units onto Oxford's front and back office systems.

Amortization of Intangible Assets

Amortization of intangible assets for the second quarter of 2017 was $8.3 million, compared with $10.0 million in the same period of last year. The decrease is due to the accelerated amortization method for certain acquired intangibles, which have higher amortization rates at the beginning of their useful life.
 
Interest Expense
 
Interest expense for the second quarter of 2017 was $6.1 million, compared with $8.0 million in the same period of last year. Interest expense for the current quarter was comprised of $5.3 million of interest on the credit facility and $0.8 million of amortization of deferred loan costs. The decrease in interest expense reflected lower average outstanding indebtedness balance and lower interest rates as a result of the August 5, 2016 and February 21, 2017 amendments to our credit facility. Interest expense for the second quarter of 2016 was comprised of $7.0 million of interest on the credit facility and $1.0 million of amortization of deferred loan costs.


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Provision for Income Taxes
 
The provision for income taxes was $20.2 million for the second quarter of 2017, compared with $16.7 million in the same period of last year. The effective tax rate for the quarter was 37.8 percent, a decrease from 38.2 percent for the full year 2016. This lower effective tax rate was primarily due to the discrete tax benefit of $0.5 million related to stock-based compensation. This $0.5 million was the effect of a change in accounting treatment effective January 1, 2017, upon the adoption of Accounting Standards Update 2016-09 ("ASU 2016-09"). This change in accounting treatment requires us to recognize net excess tax benefits and deficiencies related to stock based-compensation in the provision for income taxes, whereas in prior periods these items were treated as adjustments to stockholders' equity (see "Note 9. Income Taxes"). The effective tax rate for the full year 2016 benefited from higher research and development tax credits.

Net Income

Net income was $33.1 million for the second quarter of 2017, up from $26.0 million in the same period of last year.


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Results of Operations

CHANGES IN RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2017
COMPARED WITH THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2016
(Dollars in millions)

 
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
Year-Over-Year
Growth Rates
 
 
 
2017
 
2016
 
 
Revenues by segment:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Apex:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Assignment
 
$
962.6

 
$
863.5

 
11.5
 %
 
Permanent placement
 
22.4

 
23.3

 
(4.4
)%
 
 
 
985.0

 
886.8

 
11.1
 %
 
Oxford:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Assignment
 
251.9

 
260.4

 
(3.2
)%
 
Permanent placement
 
42.9

 
42.9

 
0.2
 %
 
 
 
294.8

 
303.3

 
(2.8
)%
 
Consolidated:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Assignment
 
1,214.5

 
1,123.9

 
8.1
 %
 
Permanent placement
 
65.3

 
66.2

 
(1.4
)%
 
 
 
$
1,279.8

 
$
1,190.1

 
7.5
 %
 
Percentage of total revenues:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Apex
 
77.0
%

74.5
%
 
 
 
Oxford
 
23.0
%

25.5
%
 
 
 
 
 
100.0
%
 
100.0
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Assignment
 
94.9
%

94.4
%
 
 
 
Permanent placement
 
5.1
%

5.6
%
 
 
 
 
 
100.0
%
 
100.0
%
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Domestic
 
95.1
%

95.2
%
 
 
 
Foreign
 
4.9
%

4.8
%
 
 
 
 
 
100.0
%
 
100.0
%
 
 
 


Revenues increased $89.7 million, or 7.5 percent year-over-year. Assignment revenues were $1.2 billion, up 8.1 percent year-over-year and permanent placement revenues, comprised of direct hire and conversion fees, were $65.3 million, down 1.4 percent year-over-year. Permanent placement revenues accounted for 5.1 percent of total revenues, down from 5.6 percent for the first six months of 2016.

The Apex Segment accounted for 77.0 percent of consolidated revenues for the first six months of 2017, up from 74.5 percent in the same period of last year. Its revenues were $985.0 million, up 11.1 percent year-over-year. Both Apex Systems and Creative Circle, which combined accounted for 92.3 percent of the segment’s revenues, reported double-digit revenue growth, while our Apex Life Sciences division decreased slightly. Revenue growth for Apex Systems was 12.1 percent for the first six months of 2017 and reflected the continued trend of higher growth of top accounts. Revenue growth for Creative Circle was 12.3 percent for the first six months of 2017. Revenue growth for Creative Circle has decreased over the first six months of 2017 compared with the second half of 2016 primarily due to a decrease in job order flow for assignment revenues and lower permanent placement revenues.

The Oxford Segment accounted for 23.0 percent of consolidated revenues for the first six months of 2017, down from 25.5 percent in the same period of last year. Its revenues were $294.8 million, down 2.8 percent year-over-year, mainly due to two large customer projects that were substantially completed in 2016. Permanent placement revenues were $42.9 million, or 14.6 percent of the segment's revenues, compared with $42.9 million, or 14.1 percent of the segment's revenues for the first six months of 2016.


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Gross Profit and Gross Margins
 
 
Six Months Ended June 30,
 
 
Year-Over-Year
Growth Rates
 
 
 
2017
 
2016
 
 
 
Gross profit:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Apex
 
$
290.2

 
$
264.3

 
 
9.8
 %
 
Oxford
 
120.9

 
125.6

 
 
(3.7
)%
 
Consolidated
 
$
411.1

 
$
389.9

 
 
5.4
 %
 
Gross margin:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Apex
 
29.5
%
 
29.8
%
 
 
 
 
Oxford
 
41.0
%
 
41.4
%
 
 
 
 
Consolidated
 
32.1
%
 
32.8
%
 
 
 
 

Gross profit for the first six months of 2017 was $411.1 million, up 5.4 percent year-over-year. Gross margin was 32.1 percent, a compression of 70 basis points year-over-year primarily due to (i) a lower mix of permanent placement revenues (5.1 percent of revenues for the first six months of 2017, down from 5.6 percent in the same period of last year), (ii) continued trend in higher growth at the Apex Segment, which has lower gross margins than the Oxford Segment and (iii) compression in assignment gross margins for the Oxford Segment primarily related to the completion of two large customer, high-margin projects.
 
The Apex Segment accounted for 70.6 percent of consolidated gross profit for the first six months of 2017. Its gross profit was $290.2 million, up 9.8 percent year-over-year. Gross margin for the segment was 29.5 percent, a compression of 30 basis points year-over-year related to (i) lower assignment gross margins due to the continued trend of higher growth in revenues from high volume, lower-margin accounts and (ii) a lower mix of permanent placement revenues.

The Oxford Segment accounted for 29.4 percent of consolidated gross profit for the first six months of 2017. Its gross profit was $120.9 million, down 3.7 percent year-over-year. Gross margin for the segment was 41.0 percent, a compression of 40 basis points year-over-year, primarily related to the completion of two large customer, high-margin projects, partially offset by a higher mix of permanent placement revenues.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses
 
SG&A expenses were $291.2 million (22.8 percent of revenues) for the first six months of 2017, compared with $281.2 million (23.6 percent of revenues) in the same period of last year. The 80 basis points reduction in SG&A expenses as a percent of revenues primarily related to (i) lower growth in compensation expense for staffing consultants relative to revenue growth, and (ii) lower acquisition, integration and strategic planning expenses and stock-based compensation expense. Excluding depreciation and stock-based compensation, SG&A expenses were $267.6 million (20.9 percent of revenues), compared with $257.1 million (21.6 percent of revenues) in the same period of last year.

SG&A expenses for the first six months of 2017 included $1.6 million in acquisition and integration expenses, of which $0.5 million related to a strategic study performed by an outside consulting firm to evaluate our current IT staff augmentation and project based service offerings. SG&A expenses in the same period of last year included $3.8 million in acquisition, integration and strategic planning expenses which primarily related to the integration of certain operating units onto Oxford's front and back office systems.

Amortization of Intangible Assets

Amortization of intangible assets for the first six months of 2017 was $16.8 million, compared with $20.2 million in the same period of last year. The decrease is due to the accelerated amortization method for certain acquired intangibles, which have higher amortization rates at the beginning of their useful life.
 
Interest Expense
 
Interest expense was $14.6 million for the first six months of 2017, compared with $17.0 million in the same period of last year. The decrease in interest expense reflected lower average outstanding indebtedness balance and lower interest rates as a result of the August 5, 2016 and February 21, 2017 amendments to our credit facility. Interest expense for the first six months of 2017 was comprised of (i) $10.9 million of interest on the credit facility, (ii) $1.9 million of costs related to the amendment to our credit facility in February and (iii) $1.8 million of amortization of deferred loan costs. Interest expense in the same period of last year was comprised of (i) interest on the credit facility of $14.2 million, (ii) amortization of deferred loan costs of $1.9 million and (iii) accretion of discount of $0.9 million on the contingent consideration liability related to acquisitions.

Provision for Income Taxes
 
The provision for income taxes for the first six months of 2017 was $32.9 million, compared with $28.1 million in the same period of last year. The effective tax rate for the first six months of 2017 was 37.2 percent, a decrease from the 38.2 percent for the full year 2016. This lower effective tax rate was primarily due to the discrete tax benefit of $1.6 million related to stock-based compensation. The effective tax rate for the full year 2016 benefited from higher research and development tax credits.


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Net Income

Net income for the first six months of 2017 was $55.5 million, up from $43.4 million in the same period of last year.

Liquidity and Capital Resources
 
Our working capital (current assets less current liabilities) at June 30, 2017 was $284.3 million and our cash and cash equivalents were $19.0 million, of which $13.5 million was held in foreign countries and not available to fund domestic operations unless repatriated. We do not intend to repatriate cash held in foreign countries. Our cash flows from operating activities and borrowings under our credit facilities have been our primary source of liquidity and have been sufficient to fund our working capital and capital expenditure needs. Our working capital requirements are primarily driven by the overall growth in our business and debt service requirements. We believe that our expected operating cash flows and availability under our revolving credit facility will be sufficient to meet our obligations, working capital requirements and capital expenditures for the next 12 months.

Net cash provided by operating activities was $83.6 million for the first six months of 2017, compared with $100.1 million in the same period of last year. Net cash provided by operating activities before changes in operating assets and liabilities, was $107.1 million for the first six months of 2017, up from $97.3 million in the same period of last year. Changes in operating assets and liabilities (mainly changes in working capital) resulted in use of cash of $23.5 million for the first six months of 2017, compared with cash generation of $2.8 million in the same period of last year. Changes in working capital primarily related to timing of period end compensation payments. Upon the adoption of ASU 2016-09, excess tax benefits related to stock-based compensation are included in cash flows from operating activities and this presentation is applied retrospectively for all periods presented, which resulted in an increase in cash flows from operating activities and a decrease in cash flows from financing activities of $2.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2016. For the first six months of 2017 the excess tax benefits related to stock-based compensation were $1.6 million and are included in net income.

Net cash used in investing activities was $13.4 million for the first six months of 2017, compared with $8.3 million in the same period of last year. Net cash used in investing activities for the first six months of 2017 was comprised primarily of $13.2 million used to purchase property and equipment. Net cash used in investing activities in the same period of last year was primarily comprised of $13.9 million used to purchase property and equipment and the receipt of $6.0 million related to the release of cash held in escrow from the sale of the Physician Segment.

Net cash used in financing activities was $79.3 million for the first six months of 2017, compared with $80.9 million in the same period of last year. Net cash used in financing activities for the first six months of 2017 consisted primarily of $64.0 million in principal payments of long-term debt and $12.1 million used for repurchases of our common stock (inclusive of $2.0 million cash settlement of stock repurchases from 2016). Net cash used in financing activities in the same period of last year consisted primarily of $72.0 million in principal payments of long-term debt and payment of contingent consideration (total payment of $15.8 million, of which $13.8 million was cash used in financing activities and $2.0 million was cash used in operating activities).

In 2015, the Company entered into a $975.0 million credit facility consisting of (i) an $825.0 million seven-year term B loan facility and (ii) a $150.0 million revolving credit facility. The facility was amended on August 5, 2016, resulting in a 25 basis points reduction in the interest rate for the term B loan facility. Related to the August 5, 2016 amendment, the Company incurred $0.9 million in third-party fees which were included in interest expense in 2016. On February 21, 2017, the facility was amended, resulting in a 50 basis points reduction in the interest rate for the term B loan facility and an increase in the borrowing capacity of the revolving credit facility from $150.0 million to $200.0 million, with the maturity date for the revolving credit facility extended from June 5, 2020 to February 21, 2022. The maturity date for the term B loan remained at June 5, 2022. Related to the February 21, 2017 amendment, the Company incurred $2.5 million in third-party fees, of which $1.9 million were included in interest expense in the six months ended June 30, 2017. The remaining fees were included in other current assets and other non-current assets and will be amortized over the term of the revolving credit facility.

Under terms of the credit facility, we are required to make minimum quarterly payments of $2.1 million and mandatory prepayments from excess cash flow and with the proceeds of asset sales, debt issuances and specified other events, subject to specified exceptions. Due to principal payments made through June 30, 2017, no additional minimum quarterly payments are required. The outstanding balance on the facility at June 30, 2017 was $594.0 million (see "Note 4. Long-Term Debt"). The maximum ratio of consolidated funded debt to consolidated EBITDA steps down at regular intervals from 4.00 to 1.00 as of June 30, 2017, to 3.25 to 1.00 as of March 31, 2019 and thereafter. As of June 30, 2017, the leverage ratio was 2.04 to 1.00. Additionally, the credit facility, which is secured by substantially all of our assets, provides for certain limitations on our ability to, among other things, incur additional debt, offer loans and declare dividends. As of June 30, 2017, we had $196.0 million of availability under our $200.0 million revolving credit facility and outstanding unused stand-by letters of credit of $4.0 million.

On June 10, 2016, the Board of Directors approved a stock repurchase program whereby the Company may repurchase up to $150.0 million of its common stock over the following two years. During the six months ended June 30, 2017 we purchased 228,831 shares for $10.1 million ($44.31 average price per share). The remaining authorized amount under this program is $96.8 million.

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Recent Accounting Pronouncements

See “Note 2 - Accounting Standards Update” in the notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements in Part I, Item 1.

Critical Accounting Policies
 
There have been no significant changes to our critical accounting policies and estimates during the six months ended June 30, 2017 compared with those disclosed in Item 2, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations of our 2016 10-K.

Commitments

We have not entered into any significant commitments or contractual obligations and have not made any material changes to significant commitments or contractual obligations that have not been previously disclosed in our 2016 10-K.

Item 3 - Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risks
 
With respect to our quantitative and qualitative disclosures about market risks, there have been no material changes to the information included in our 2016 10-K.

We are exposed to certain market risks arising from transactions in the normal course of business, principally risks associated with foreign currency fluctuations and interest rates.

Foreign Currency Fluctuations. Our exposure to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates relates primarily to our foreign subsidiaries. Exchange rates impact the U.S. dollar value of our reported earnings, investments in our foreign subsidiaries and intercompany transactions with our foreign subsidiaries. Fluctuations in currency exchange rates impact the U.S. dollar amount of our stockholders’ equity. The assets and liabilities of our non-U.S. subsidiaries are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rates in effect at period end. The resulting translation adjustments are recorded in stockholders’ equity as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). Based on the relative size and nature of our foreign operations, we do not believe that a 10 percent change in the value of foreign currencies relative to the U.S. dollar would have a material impact on our financial statements.

Interest Rate Risk. Our exposure to interest rate risk is associated with our debt instruments. See "Note 4. Long-Term Debt" in the condensed consolidated financial statements for a further description of our debt instruments. A hypothetical 100 basis point change in interest rates on variable rate debt would have resulted in interest expense fluctuating approximately $5.9 million based on $594.0 million of debt outstanding for any 12-month period. We have not entered into any market risk sensitive instruments for hedging or trading purposes.

Item 4 - Controls and Procedures

As of the end of the period covered by this report, we carried out an evaluation, under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer, of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Exchange Act). Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer have concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective as of the end of the period covered by this report. The term “disclosure controls and procedures” means controls and other procedures of the Company that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within required time periods. We have established disclosure controls and procedures to ensure that information required to be disclosed by the Company in the reports that it files or submits under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

There have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the three months ended June 30, 2017 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.

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 PART II – OTHER INFORMATION

Item 1 – Legal Proceedings
 
We are involved in various legal proceedings, claims and litigation arising in the ordinary course of business. However, based on the facts currently available, we do not believe that the disposition of matters that are pending or asserted will have a material effect on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Item 1A Risk Factors
 
Information regarding risk factors affecting our business is discussed in our 2016 10-K.


Item 6 - Exhibits
INDEX TO EXHIBITS
Number
 
Footnote
 
Description
 
(1)
 
 
(2)
 
4.1
 
(3)
 
Specimen Common Stock Certificate
 
(4)
 
 
*
 
 
*
 
 
*
 
 
*
 
101.INS
 
*
 
XBRL Instance Document
101.SCH
 
*
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document
101.CAL
 
*
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document
101.DEF
 
*
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document
101.LAB
 
*
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document
101.PRE
 
*
 
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document
 
 
 
 
 
*
Filed herewith.
(1)
Incorporated by reference from an exhibit to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on June 25, 2014.
(2)
Incorporated by reference from an exhibit to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on September 27, 2016.
(3)
Incorporated by reference from an exhibit to our Registration Statement on Form S-1 (File No. 33-50646) declared effective by the SEC on September 21, 1992.
(4)
Incorporated by reference from an exhibit to our Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC on June 27, 2017.

 

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 SIGNATURE
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Exchange Act, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
 
 
 
ON ASSIGNMENT, INC.
 
 
 
Date: August 7, 2017
By:
/s/ Edward L. Pierce
 
 
Edward L. Pierce
 
 
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
 
 
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
 


 


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