FTI Consulting Inc.

07/26/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/26/2024 14:47

FTI Consulting Reports Record Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results Form 8 K

FTI Consulting Reports Record Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results

Second Quarter 2024 Revenues of $949.2 Million, Up 10% Compared to $864.6 Million in Prior Year Quarter

Second Quarter 2024 EPS of $2.34, Up 34% Compared to $1.75 in Prior Year Quarter

Company Raises Full Year 2024 Revenue and EPS Guidance Ranges to Reflect Record First Half of 2024

Washington, D.C., July 25, 2024 - FTI Consulting, Inc. (NYSE: FCN) today released financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024.

Second quarter 2024 revenues of $949.2 million increased $84.6 million, or 9.8%, compared to revenues of $864.6 million in the prior year quarter. The increase in revenues was primarily due to higher demand in the Corporate Finance & Restructuring, Economic Consulting and Technology segments. Net income of $83.9 million compared to $62.4 million in the prior year quarter. The increase in net income was primarily due to higher revenues, a lower effective tax rate and a foreign currency remeasurement gain compared to a loss in the prior year quarter, which was partially offset by an increase in compensation and selling, general and administrative ("SG&A") expenses compared to the prior year quarter. Adjusted EBITDA of $115.9 million, or 12.2% of revenues, compared to $100.2 million, or 11.6% of revenues, in the prior year quarter. Second quarter 2024 earnings per diluted share ("EPS") of $2.34 compared to $1.75 in the prior year quarter.

Steven H. Gunby, President and Chief Executive Officer of FTI Consulting, commented, "Our terrific results this quarter and in the first quarter together delivered an exceptional first half of the year. To us, these results, in the face of complicated economic times, show the power of our multiyear commitment to continue to attract and support talented professionals who are committed to making a difference for our clients."

Cash Position and Capital Allocation

Net cash provided by operating activities of $135.2 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2024 compared to net cash used in operating activities of $11.0 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2023. The year-over-year increase in net cash provided by operating activities was primarily due to an increase in cash collections resulting from higher revenues, which was partially offset by higher operating expenses and an increase in compensation payments primarily related to higher variable compensation, annual salary increases and headcount growth compared to the prior year quarter.

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Cash and cash equivalents of $226.4 million at June 30, 2024 compared to $203.5 million at June 30, 2023 and $244.0 million at March 31, 2024. Total debt, net of cash, of ($166.4) million at June 30, 2024 compared to $137.2 million at June 30, 2023 and ($39.0) million at March 31, 2024.

There were no share repurchases during the quarter ended June 30, 2024. As of June 30, 2024, approximately $460.7 million remained available for common stock repurchases under the Company's stock repurchase program.

Second Quarter 2024 Segment Results

Corporate Finance & Restructuring

Revenues in the Corporate Finance & Restructuring segment increased $30.1 million, or 9.5%, to $348.0 million in the quarter compared to $317.9 million in the prior year quarter. The increase in revenues was primarily due to higher demand and realized bill rates for business transformation & strategy and transactions services, which was partially offset by lower restructuring revenues. Adjusted Segment EBITDA of $66.5 million, or 19.1% of segment revenues, compared to $45.5 million, or 14.3% of segment revenues, in the prior year quarter. The increase in Adjusted Segment EBITDA was primarily due to higher revenues, which was partially offset by an increase in variable compensation compared to the prior year quarter.

Forensic and Litigation Consulting

Revenues in the Forensic and Litigation Consulting segment increased $4.7 million, or 2.9%, to $169.5 million in the quarter compared to $164.8 million in the prior year quarter. Acquisition-related revenues contributed $1.9 million in the quarter. The increase in revenues was primarily due to higher demand for disputes services and higher realized bill rates for construction solutions services, which was partially offset by lower demand for investigations services. Adjusted Segment EBITDA of $15.0 million, or 8.8% of segment revenues, compared to $25.6 million, or 15.5% of segment revenues, in the prior year quarter. The decrease in Adjusted Segment EBITDA was primarily due to an increase in compensation and SG&A expenses, which more than offset the increase in revenues compared to the prior year quarter.

Economic Consulting

Revenues in the Economic Consulting segment increased $29.1 million, or 14.4%, to $230.9 million in the quarter compared to $201.8 million in the prior year quarter. The increase in revenues was primarily due to higher demand and realized bill rates for merger and acquisition ("M&A")-related antitrust and financial economics services, which was partially offset by lower demand and realized bill rates for non-M&A-related antitrust services. Adjusted Segment EBITDA of $44.3 million, or 19.2% of segment revenues, compared to $35.5 million, or 17.6% of segment revenues, in the prior year quarter. The increase in Adjusted Segment EBITDA was primarily due to higher revenues, which was partially offset by an increase in compensation, which includes the impact of a 3.6% increase in billable headcount and higher variable compensation, as well as higher SG&A expenses compared to the prior year quarter.

Technology

Revenues in the Technology segment increased $18.4 million, or 18.9%, to $115.9 million in the quarter compared to $97.4 million in the prior year quarter. The increase in revenues was primarily due to higher demand for M&A-related "second request" services, which was partially offset by lower demand for investigations services. Adjusted Segment EBITDA of $20.9 million, or 18.1% of segment revenues, compared to $20.1 million, or 20.6% of segment revenues, in the prior year quarter. The increase in Adjusted Segment EBITDA was primarily due to higher revenues, which was largely offset by an increase in compensation, which includes higher as-needed consultant costs and the impact of a 12.4% increase in billable headcount, as well as higher SG&A expenses compared to the prior year quarter.

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Strategic Communications

Revenues in the Strategic Communications segment increased $2.3 million, or 2.8%, to $84.9 million in the quarter compared to $82.7 million in the prior year quarter. The increase in revenues was primarily due to a $1.7 million increase in pass-through revenues. Excluding pass-through revenues, revenues increased $0.6 million, or 0.7%, primarily driven by an increase in public affairs revenues, which was partially offset by lower corporate reputation revenues. Adjusted Segment EBITDA of $11.6 million, or 13.7% of segment revenues, compared to $12.3 million, or 14.8% of segment revenues, in the prior year quarter. The decrease in Adjusted Segment EBITDA was primarily due to an increase in SG&A expenses, which more than offset the increase in revenues compared to the prior year quarter.

2024 Guidance

After a record first half of 2024, the Company is raising its full year 2024 guidance ranges for revenues and EPS. The Company now estimates that revenues for full year 2024 will range between $3.700 billion and $3.790 billion, which compares to the prior range of between $3.650 billion and $3.790 billion. The Company now estimates EPS for full year 2024 will range between $8.10 and $8.60, which compares to the prior range of between $7.75 and $8.50. The Company does not currently expect Adjusted EPS to differ from EPS.

Second Quarter 2024 Conference Call

FTI Consulting will host a conference call for analysts and investors to discuss second quarter 2024 financial results at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, July 25, 2024. The call can be accessed live and will be available for replay over the internet for 90 days by logging onto the Company's investor relations website here.

About FTI Consulting

FTI Consulting, Inc. is a global business advisory firm dedicated to helping organizations manage change, mitigate risk and resolve disputes: financial, legal, operational, political & regulatory, reputational and transactional. With more than 8,000 employees located in 33 countries and territories, FTI Consulting professionals work closely with clients to anticipate, illuminate and overcome complex business challenges and make the most of opportunities. In certain jurisdictions, FTI Consulting's services are provided through distinct legal entities that are separately capitalized and independently managed. The Company generated $3.49 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2023. More information can be found at www.fticonsulting.com.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In the accompanying analysis of financial information, we sometimes use information derived from consolidated and segment financial information that may not be presented in our financial statements or prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("GAAP"). Certain of these financial measures are considered not in conformity with GAAP ("non-GAAP financial measures") under the United States Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") rules. Specifically, we have referred to the following non-GAAP financial measures:

Total Segment Operating Income

Adjusted EBITDA

Total Adjusted Segment EBITDA

Adjusted EBITDA Margin

Adjusted Net Income

Adjusted Earnings per Diluted Share

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We have included the definitions of Segment Operating Income and Adjusted Segment EBITDA, which are GAAP financial measures, below in order to more fully define the components of certain non-GAAP financial measures presented in this press release. We define Segment Operating Income as a segment's share of consolidated operating income. We define Total Segment Operating Income, which is a non-GAAP financial measure, as the total of Segment Operating Income for all segments, which excludes unallocated corporate expenses. We use Segment Operating Income for the purpose of calculating Adjusted Segment EBITDA. We define Adjusted Segment EBITDA as a segment's share of consolidated operating income before depreciation, amortization of intangible assets, remeasurement of acquisition-related contingent consideration, special charges and goodwill impairment charges. We use Adjusted Segment EBITDA as a basis to internally evaluate the financial performance of our segments because we believe it reflects current core operating performance and provides an indicator of the segment's ability to generate cash.

We define Total Adjusted Segment EBITDA, which is a non-GAAP financial measure, as the total of Adjusted Segment EBITDA for all segments, which excludes unallocated corporate expenses. We define Adjusted EBITDA, which is a non-GAAP financial measure, as consolidated net income before income tax provision, other non-operating income (expense), depreciation, amortization of intangible assets, remeasurement of acquisition-related contingent consideration, special charges, goodwill impairment charges, gain or loss on sale of a business and losses on early extinguishment of debt. We believe that these non-GAAP financial measures, when considered together with our GAAP financial results and GAAP financial measures, provide management and investors with a more complete understanding of our operating results, including underlying trends. In addition, EBITDA is a common alternative measure of operating performance used by many of our competitors. It is used by investors, financial analysts, rating agencies and others to value and compare the financial performance of companies in our industry. Therefore, we also believe that these non-GAAP financial measures, considered along with corresponding GAAP financial measures, provide management and investors with additional information for comparison of our operating results with the operating results of other companies. We define Adjusted EBITDA Margin, which is a non-GAAP financial measure, as Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of total revenues.

We define Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Earnings per Diluted Share ("Adjusted EPS"), which are non-GAAP financial measures, as net income and EPS, respectively, excluding the impact of remeasurement of acquisition-related contingent consideration, special charges, goodwill impairment charges, losses on early extinguishment of debt, non-cash interest expense on convertible notes and the gain or loss on sale of a business. We use Adjusted Net Income for the purpose of calculating Adjusted EPS. Management uses Adjusted EPS to assess total Company operating performance on a consistent basis. We believe that these non-GAAP financial measures, when considered together with our GAAP financial results and GAAP financial measures, provide management and investors with an additional understanding of our business operating results, including underlying trends.

Non-GAAP financial measures are not defined in the same manner by all companies and may not be comparable with other similarly titled measures of other companies. Non-GAAP financial measures should be considered in addition to, but not as a substitute for or superior to, the information contained in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income and Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. Reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures are included in the financial tables accompanying this press release.

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FINANCIAL TABLES FOLLOW

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FTI CONSULTING, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(in thousands, except per share amounts)

June 30,
2024
December 31,
2023
(Unaudited)

Assets

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents

$ 226,428 $ 303,222

Accounts receivable, net

1,190,521 1,102,142

Current portion of notes receivable

45,145 30,997

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

107,117 119,092

Total current assets

1,569,211 1,555,453

Property and equipment, net

152,307 159,662

Operating lease assets

202,511 208,910

Goodwill

1,230,932 1,234,569

Intangible assets, net

18,377 18,285

Notes receivable, net

106,201 75,431

Other assets

78,105 73,568

Total assets

$ 3,357,644 $ 3,325,878

Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

Current liabilities

Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other

$ 182,667 $ 223,758

Accrued compensation

463,669 601,074

Billings in excess of services provided

67,558 67,937

Total current liabilities

713,894 892,769

Long-term debt

60,000 - 

Noncurrent operating lease liabilities

214,517 223,774

Deferred income taxes

136,374 140,976

Other liabilities

83,479 86,939

Total liabilities

1,208,264 1,344,458

Stockholders' equity

Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; shares authorized - 5,000; none outstanding

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Common stock, $0.01 par value; shares authorized - 75,000; shares issued and outstanding - 35,902 (2024) and 35,521 (2023)

359 355

Additional paid-in capital

33,955 16,760

Retained earnings

2,278,677 2,114,765

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

(163,611 ) (150,460 )

Total stockholders' equity

2,149,380 1,981,420

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

$ 3,357,644 $ 3,325,878

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FTI CONSULTING, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(in thousands, except per share data)

Three Months Ended
June 30,
2024 2023
(Unaudited)

Revenues

$ 949,156 $ 864,591

Operating expenses

Direct cost of revenues

637,749 588,094

Selling, general and administrative expenses

206,235 186,371

Amortization of intangible assets

1,080 1,417
845,064 775,882

Operating income

104,092 88,709

Other income (expense)

Interest income and other

1,909 (584 )

Interest expense

(3,319 ) (3,022 )
(1,410 ) (3,606 )

Income before income tax provision

102,682 85,103

Income tax provision

18,735 22,708

Net income

$ 83,947 $ 62,395

Earnings per common share-basic

$ 2.38 $ 1.87

Weighted average common shares outstanding-basic

35,221 33,359

Earnings per common share-diluted

$ 2.34 $ 1.75

Weighted average common shares outstanding-diluted

35,845 35,650

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax

Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax expense of $-

$ (1,718 ) $ 6,396

Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax

(1,718 ) 6,396

Comprehensive income

$ 82,229 $ 68,791

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FTI CONSULTING, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

(in thousands, except per share data)

Six Months Ended
June 30,
2024 2023
(Unaudited)

Revenues

$ 1,877,709 $ 1,671,297

Operating expenses

Direct cost of revenues

1,263,783 1,141,603

Selling, general and administrative expenses

408,105 370,584

Amortization of intangible assets

2,096 3,599
1,673,984 1,515,786

Operating income

203,725 155,511

Other income (expense)

Interest income and other

3,490 (1,926 )

Interest expense

(5,038 ) (5,961 )
(1,548 ) (7,887 )

Income before income tax provision

202,177 147,624

Income tax provision

38,265 37,682

Net income

$ 163,912 $ 109,942

Earnings per common share-basic

$ 4.67 $ 3.30

Weighted average common shares outstanding-basic

35,099 33,331

Earnings per common share-diluted

$ 4.58 $ 3.09

Weighted average common shares outstanding-diluted

35,816 35,566

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax

Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax expense of $-

$ (13,151 ) $ 16,246

Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax

(13,151 ) 16,246

Comprehensive income

$ 150,761 $ 126,188

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FTI CONSULTING, INC.

RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME AND OPERATING INCOME TO ADJUSTED EBITDA

(in thousands)

Three Months Ended June 30, 2024

(Unaudited)

Corporate
Finance &
Restructuring
Forensic and
Litigation
Consulting
Economic
Consulting
Technology Strategic
Communications
Unallocated
Corporate
Total

Net income

$ 83,947

Interest income and other

(1,909 )

Interest expense

3,319

Income tax provision

18,735

Operating income

$ 63,193 $ 13,100 $ 42,952 $ 17,137 $ 10,594 $ (42,884 ) $ 104,092

Depreciation and amortization

2,560 1,627 1,344 3,793 918 507 10,749

Amortization of intangible assets

714 267 -  -  99 -  1,080

Adjusted EBITDA

$ 66,467 $ 14,994 $ 44,296 $ 20,930 $ 11,611 $ (42,377 ) $ 115,921

Six Months Ended June 30, 2024

(Unaudited)

Corporate
Finance &
Restructuring
Forensic and
Litigation
Consulting
Economic
Consulting
Technology Strategic
Communications
Unallocated
Corporate
Total

Net income

$ 163,912

Interest income and other

(3,490 )

Interest expense

5,038

Income tax provision

38,265

Operating income

$ 135,112 $ 45,067 $ 55,817 $ 28,076 $ 22,068 $ (82,415 ) $ 203,725

Depreciation and amortization

5,033 3,256 2,629 7,435 1,800 1,020 21,173

Amortization of intangible assets

1,547 380 -  -  169 -  2,096

Adjusted EBITDA

$ 141,692 $ 48,703 $ 58,446 $ 35,511 $ 24,037 $ (81,395 ) $ 226,994

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FTI CONSULTING, INC.

RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME AND OPERATING INCOME TO ADJUSTED EBITDA

(in thousands)

Three Months Ended June 30, 2023

(Unaudited)

Corporate
Finance &
Restructuring (1)
Forensic and
Litigation
Consulting (1)
Economic
Consulting
Technology Strategic
Communications
Unallocated
Corporate
Total

Net income

$ 62,395

Interest income and other

584

Interest expense

3,022

Income tax provision

22,708

Operating income

$ 42,116 $ 23,885 $ 34,024 $ 16,432 $ 11,278 $ (39,026 ) $ 88,709

Depreciation and amortization

2,284 1,490 1,499 3,655 901 275 10,104

Amortization of intangible assets

1,110 223 -  -  84 -  1,417

Adjusted EBITDA

$ 45,510 $ 25,598 $ 35,523 $ 20,087 $ 12,263 $ (38,751 ) $ 100,230

Six Months Ended June 30, 2023

(Unaudited)

Corporate
Finance &
Restructuring (1)
Forensic and
Litigation
Consulting (1)
Economic
Consulting
Technology Strategic
Communications
Unallocated
Corporate
Total

Net income

$ 109,942

Interest income and other

1,926

Interest expense

5,961

Income tax provision

37,682

Operating income

$ 90,092 $ 44,173 $ 46,724 $ 28,322 $ 19,961 $ (73,761 ) $ 155,511

Depreciation and amortization

4,243 2,802 2,992 7,131 1,688 691 19,547

Amortization of intangible assets

3,022 407 -  -  170 -  3,599

Adjusted EBITDA

$ 97,357 $ 47,382 $ 49,716 $ 35,453 $ 21,819 $ (73,070 ) $ 178,657
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Effective July 1, 2023, prior period segment information for the Corporate Finance & Restructuring and Forensic and Litigation Consulting segments has been recast in this press release to include the reclassification of the portion of the Company's health solutions practice in the Forensic and Litigation Consulting segment to the Company's business transformation & strategy practice within the Corporate Finance & Restructuring segment.

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FTI CONSULTING, INC.

OPERATING RESULTS BY BUSINESS SEGMENT

Segment
Revenues
Adjusted
EBITDA
Adjusted
EBITDA

Margin
Utilization Average
Billable
Rate
Revenue-
Generating
Headcount
(in thousands) (at period end)

Three Months Ended June 30, 2024 (Unaudited)

Corporate Finance & Restructuring

$ 347,971 $ 66,467 19.1 % 60 % $ 496 2,167

Forensic and Litigation Consulting

169,496 14,994 8.8 % 58 % $ 390 1,457

Economic Consulting

230,873 44,296 19.2 % 70 % $ 599 1,076

Technology (1)

115,875 20,930 18.1 % N/M N/M 662

Strategic Communications (1)

84,941 11,611 13.7 % N/M N/M 972
$ 949,156 $ 158,298 16.7 % 6,334

Unallocated Corporate

(42,377 )

Adjusted EBITDA

$ 115,921 12.2 %

Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 (Unaudited)

Corporate Finance & Restructuring

$ 713,981 $ 141,692 19.8 % 61 % $ 505 2,167

Forensic and Litigation Consulting

345,570 48,703 14.1 % 58 % $ 398 1,457

Economic Consulting

435,421 58,446 13.4 % 69 % $ 566 1,076

Technology (1)

216,588 35,511 16.4 % N/M N/M 662

Strategic Communications (1)

166,149 24,037 14.5 % N/M N/M 972
$ 1,877,709 $ 308,389 16.4 % 6,334

Unallocated Corporate

(81,395 )

Adjusted EBITDA

$ 226,994 12.1 %

Three Months Ended June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

Corporate Finance & Restructuring (2)

$ 317,912 $ 45,510 14.3 % 58 % $ 482 2,170

Forensic and Litigation Consulting (2)

164,760 25,598 15.5 % 58 % $ 388 1,441

Economic Consulting

201,822 35,523 17.6 % 69 % $ 557 1,039

Technology (1)

97,444 20,087 20.6 % N/M N/M 589

Strategic Communications (1)

82,653 12,263 14.8 % N/M N/M 992
$ 864,591 $ 138,981 16.1 % 6,231

Unallocated Corporate

(38,751 )

Adjusted EBITDA

$ 100,230 11.6 %

Six Months Ended June 30, 2023 (Unaudited)

Corporate Finance & Restructuring (2)

$ 633,564 $ 97,357 15.4 % 59 % $ 480 2,170

Forensic and Litigation Consulting (2)

322,499 47,382 14.7 % 58 % $ 382 1,441

Economic Consulting

371,417 49,716 13.4 % 68 % $ 520 1,039

Technology (1)

188,062 35,453 18.9 % N/M N/M 589

Strategic Communications (1)

155,755 21,819 14.0 % N/M N/M 992
$ 1,671,297 $ 251,727 15.1 % 6,231

Unallocated Corporate

(73,070 )

Adjusted EBITDA

$ 178,657 10.7 %
N/M

Not meaningful

(1)

The majority of the Technology and Strategic Communications segments' revenues are not generated based on billable hours. Accordingly, utilization and average billable rate metrics are not presented as they are not meaningful as a segment-wide metric.

(2)

Effective July 1, 2023, prior period segment information for the Corporate Finance & Restructuring and Forensic and Litigation Consulting segments has been recast in this press release to include the reclassification of a portion of the Company's health solutions practice in the Forensic and Litigation Consulting segment to the Company's business transformation & strategy practice within the Corporate Finance & Restructuring segment.

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FTI CONSULTING, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(in thousands)

Six Months Ended
June 30,
2024 2023
(Unaudited)

Operating activities

Net income

$ 163,912 $ 109,942

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

Depreciation and amortization

21,173 19,547

Amortization of intangible assets

2,096 3,599

Provision for expected credit losses

19,923 11,188

Share-based compensation

18,101 13,903

Deferred income taxes

(6,840 ) (6,571 )

Acquisition-related contingent consideration

(1,157 ) 3,543

Amortization of debt issuance costs and other

387 1,296

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

Accounts receivable, billed and unbilled

(115,106 ) (245,999 )

Notes receivable

(45,197 ) (22,539 )

Prepaid expenses and other assets

(12,630 ) (6,718 )

Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other

(8,934 ) (159 )

Income taxes

(29,727 ) (13,122 )

Accrued compensation

(145,509 ) (130,625 )

Billings in excess of services provided

(84 ) (2,485 )

Net cash used in operating activities

(139,592 ) (265,200 )

Investing activities

Purchases of property and equipment and other

(14,700 ) (29,027 )

Maturity of short-term investment

25,246 - 

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

10,546 (29,027 )

Financing activities

Borrowings under revolving line of credit

520,000 245,000

Repayments under revolving line of credit

(460,000 ) (220,000 )

Purchase and retirement of common stock

-  (20,982 )

Share-based compensation tax withholdings

(14,320 ) (11,922 )

Proceeds on stock option exercises

10,614 1,167

Deposits and other

2,023 (2,206 )

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities

58,317 (8,943 )

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

(6,065 ) 15,021

Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents

(76,794 ) (288,149 )

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

303,222 491,688

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

$ 226,428 $ 203,539

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